WHAT: An intermingling of technology and oenophilia that provides unprecedented access to three of Four Seasons’ top sommeliers in the United States. On #WineWednesday, November 17, 2010, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts will host its first-ever virtual event: a wine tasting.

WHY: To tap into a wealth of wine knowledge from three sommeliers with more than 25 years of combined experience.

Using the Twitter social media platform, James Tidwell, Master Sommelier and co-founder and current head of the Texas Sommelier Association; Mark Sayre, one of Wine & Spirits magazine’s “7 Best New Sommeliers of 2010;” and Dana Farner, recognised as “one of the best around” by Bon Appétit magazine, will lead participants in a virtual guided tasting of three distinct wines. Discussion will address the unique flavour profiles of each and how to pair them with seasonal dishes. Tips for weaving the wines into a Thanksgiving holiday menu will also be shared, and the event will end with a Q & A session.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at 6:00pm CT / 7:00pm ET.

HOW: To join the discussion online:

• Log on to Twitter at 6:00pm CT / 7:00pm ET on November 17, 2010, and search for the hashtag #FSWine.
• Ensure your comments and questions are woven into the conversation by including the #FSWine hashtag with each tweet.

• Attend a dedicated tweetup at the nearest participating Four Seasons Hotel or Resort. Tweetups will be held at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta; Four Seasons Hotel Austin; Four Seasons Hotel Boston; Four Seasons Hotel Chicago; The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, A Four Seasons Hotel; Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas; Four Seasons Hotel Houston; Four Seasons Hotel Miami; Four Seasons Hotel New York; Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach; Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia; Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto and Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC. Contact each hotel for further information.
• Alternatively, enjoy from the comfort of your home with friends by pre-purchasing the featured wines to taste along and share thoughts with the Twitterverse. View tips on organising your own event from Four Seasons.

Featured wines include:

• Loosen Bros. Dr. L Riesling
• Paraiso Syrah
• Chappellet Mountain Cuvee

WHO: Novice sommeliers, discerning oenophiles, at-home culinary creators thirsty for perfect pairings for Thanksgiving menus and wine lovers of every type.