It’s coming. The 2008 Pittsburgh Wine Festival. This isn’t about wine making, but if you are a wine lover then this is a great event to attend. Wineries from around the world gather here to share their latest wines and most prized vintages.

The featured guest at this year’s event will be Chef Lidia Bastianich. She will be at several different events during this festival and I am certain she will bring some good food tips along the way. Here is an excerpt form the Festival’s Site:

This year’s VIP and Grand Tasting on Thursday, May 8 will be held at the beautiful Heinz Field East and West Club Lounges on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. Over 100 of the finest wineries in the world will be in attendance at this event, pouring 300+ varieties of their most notable wines. In addition, a silent auction will feature incomparable wines to benefit the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute…

To read more about this spectacular event visit the site here.