The Copper Beech Inn Receives Wine Spectator Award

September 21, 2007 --- ESSEX, CT --- The Copper Beech Inn, selected as one of the "Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America" by USA Today and Zagat, today announced that it has received Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence" for its restaurants - The Ivoryton Room and Brasserie Pip.

The coveted award, selected each year by Wine Spectator's judges, salutes restaurants with an exceptional selection of winemakers as well as a thematic match to the restaurant's menus in both price and style. With over 500 selections and 4,000 bottles, The Copper Beech Inn's wine list has been hailed by the New York Times as "quite spectacular". With such impressive selections as a 1996 Chevalier-Montrachet by Michel Niellon, a 1981 Bollinger Brut R.D. or a 1986 Silver Oak Cabernet, the Copper Beech Inn's wine list has a selection for every palate.

Copper Beech Inn Proprietor Ian Phillips stated, "We are delighted and honored to once again receive this award from Wine Spectator. We have worked hard to create a menu and wine list that we are proud of and that keeps our discriminating clientele coming back. Our Executive Chef, Francois de Melogue brings a wealth of culinary expertise to the Inn's restaurants. Maitre d'Hotel Christopher S. Sperling lends a watchful eye over the dining room and manages the Inn's 500-bottle selection wine list and creative cocktail offerings."

Named by the readers of Connecticut Magazine as the Best Country Inn in Connecticut for three consecutive years, The Copper Beech Inn combines turn-of-the-century charm with luxurious modern conveniences. There are thirteen spacious guest rooms and suites with private baths in the Main House and Carriage House.

The restaurants at The Copper Beech Inn serve dinner daily from 5:00 PM except Monday. The Inn accommodates both large and small groups for events such as weddings, holiday parties, private luncheons, board meetings or corporate retreats and events. Wine dinners, artisan food tastings and culinary events are scheduled seasonally.

For further information, call toll-free (888) 809-2056 or phone (860) 767-0330.

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