The Hotel Hanford M-Cubed Wine Tasting Event With Leading Wine Expert Cyrille Hanson

Online, October 5, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The Hotel Hanford, Costa Mesa's newest and most upscale boutique hotel, announced today that it will be hosting adventurous "M³ = Malbec x Mourvèdre x Meat" wine tasting events on Oct. 26 and 27, 2011, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the hotel's stylish Wine Salon. The event is the second in a monthly series entitled "Guilty Pleasures Wine and Food Pairings," and complements the hotel's unexpected boutique style as patrons experience one of the latest upscale travel destinations in Orange County.

"I am delighted to be featuring an unexpected pairing of two global wines along with a variety of savory meats," said Cyrille Helen Hanson, The Hotel Hanford's new wine and event manager. "It will include three glasses of Malbec, three glasses of Mourvèdre, and an assortment of tasty meats that will treat the attendees' palates to a passion of unadulterated pleasure."

Hanson's 25 years experience in the wine industry along with her numerous adventures around the world have given her celebrity status at The Hotel Hanford. Prior to joining the hotel, Hanson was a wine director and retail store co-manager for Napastyle in Yountville, CA. For Vinfolio in San Francisco, Hanson was an import wine buyer and writer managing imported champagnes, as well as French, Italian, Spanish and South African wines, and has written more than 800 daily wine offers including wine region and grape variety articles.

Seating for "M³ = Malbec x Mourvèdre x Meat" is limited and reservations are required. The cost is $75 per person, which includes tax and gratuity. To make a reservation, please call 714-557-3000 or visit www.hotelhanford.com.

About The Hotel Hanford

The Hotel Hanford offers guests an unexpected boutique experience in the south coast metro area, which is in the heart of Orange County, California. The Hotel Hanford infuses its intimate setting with sleek, modern style that stirs the senses and inspires a feeling of well-being. The property has 228 beautifully appointed guest rooms, six luxurious suites, over 6,000 square feet of meeting and event space for up to 300 guests, and welcomes pets. Visitors can relish the inventive cuisine at The Hotel Hanford's Savoy Restaurant and Lounge, and sample California's finest wines in the Wine Salon. Conveniently located mere minutes from John Wayne/Orange County Airport, South Coast Plaza, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, UC Irvine, The Orange County Fairgrounds, Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach, The Hotel Hanford makes it easy to explore all the best that Orange County has to offer. For more information on The Hotel Hanford, call 1-877-Hanford, visit www.thehotelhanford.com, 'like' it on Facebook, or follow on Twitter @thehotelhanford.