Andaz Uncorks 5 Wines For 5 Dollars at Ivy Wine Bar

Online, May 14, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Take a journey around the world of wine with the new Five-for-Five tasting special at the Ivy Wine Bar. Guests can experience five select wines for $5 while relaxing at the sophisticated wine bar at Andaz San Diego every day from 5 to 8 p.m.

"We created the Five-for-Five special to give visitors the opportunity to sample a selection of wines from around the world," said Lindsay Pomeroy, director of wine at the Andaz San Diego. "The new promotion offers a flight of unique wines that will be changed monthly so that our guests can try new and exciting wine varietals from regions that they may not have tried before."

This month, the Five-for-Five deal includes 1.5 ounce pours of Kistler, Vine Hill Vineyard, Russian River Valley 2006; Gutzler, Rolling Hills Riesling, Germany 2008; Merlot, Bighorn Cellars, Broken Rock Vineyard, Napa Valley 2004; Bianchi Famiglia Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 2007; and Tres Picos Garnacha, Borsao 2008.

To enhance the tasting experience, guests can enjoy the wine bar's pairing menu featuring Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza, Charcuterie Plate, Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates, Assorted Olives, Cheese Plate and Duck Rillets. Wine-friendly desserts include Strawberry Shortcake, Gingerbread Cake with Poached Pears and Belgian Chocolate Torte.

For guests looking to enjoy an alternative to wine, Andaz also offers $5 Grey Goose, Bacardi, Cazadores, Corzo and Dewar's cocktails during Happier Hour from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Ivy Wine Bar, Ivy Rooftop and Quarter Kitchen.

The Ivy Wine Bar is open Sunday to Wednesday from 5 p.m. to midnight and Thursday to Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information call 619-849-1234 or visit http://www.ivyentertainmentsandiego.com

About Andaz San Diego
Andaz San Diego is an urban escape known for friendly and uncomplicated service, sophisticated design and unpretentious style. Located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, the cornerstone of the property is a 159 room hotel with 17 suites, each with custom fixtures and amenities, flat panel televisions and generously sized glass-enclosed bathrooms. Guests can enjoy complimentary welcome beverages while being checked in via handheld PC as well as complimentary amenities such as wireless Internet, local phone calls, and a mini-bar with non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. A center of dining and nightlife, Andaz San Diego also offers the Ivy Entertainment experience including the Ivy Nightclub, Ivy Wine Bar and Ivy Rooftop, a sultry rooftop bar and lounge with stunning skyline views, pool and private cabanas. Additional amenities include the Quarter Kitchen restaurant and 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting and function space. For more information about Andaz San Diego, visit http://www.sandiego.andaz.hyatt.com or call 619-849-1234.