New Haven, CT, April 8, 2011: Join the NHSO for its annual wine tasting, A Taste of the Classics, Thursday, May 5, 6:00-9:00pm at 360 State Street, 6th Floor.

Guests will have the opportunity to get an up-close look at New Haven’s newest upscale residential building 360 State Street while enjoying wines from throughout the world provided by Amity Wine & Spirits of New Haven. Guests may purchase first-class wines at deeply discounted prices which include Dom Pérignon, Ruinart, Mondavi, Quintessa, Bodegas El Nido, Ramey, Veuve Clicquot, Château Latour, Cuvee Angeline, Belle Pente, Emerson, and Castelgiocondo while sampling Connecticut oysters, carving and pasta stations, delectable hors d’oeuvres, and sumptuous desserts.

Attendees will also have the chance to win tickets to some of the region’s premier summer entertainment including Jacob’s Pillow, TheaterWorks, Glimmerglass Festival, Portland Chamber Music Festival, Bard SummerScape, International Festival of Arts & Ideas, Berkshire Choral Festival, and many more. Our feature item is a two night all-inclusive stay in the Music Cottage at Winvian, a luxury resort of Relais & Chateaux distinction, nestled in the Litchfield Hills including a 90-minute couple’s massage.

Tickets are $125 per person. Deadline for reservations is April 29, 2011. For tickets contact Stephanie Hardenber at (203) 865-0831, ext. 15 or shardenber@NewHavenSymphony.org.