This is every early noticed considering we still have a few more days before it's 2007, but it never hurts to plan ahead, way head even.

May 2007 means the 2007 new orleans Wine & Food Experience!

From Wine and Food Experience uncorks new 2007 events:

More than 15,000 glasses of wine will be poured from 1,000 different bottles produced by more than 200 winemakers at the 2007 New Orleans Wine & Food Experience.

"We intend for the 16th annual event to be a celebration of wine and food, as well as a salute to our city's triumphs over the past 16 months," said Mark Needham, 2007 NOW&FE board president.

The event will present its most ambitious schedule of events yet May 23-27, featuring world-class wineries from around the globe and New Orleans top culinary artisans.

This event begins with Vintner Dinners at more than 20 restaurants and culminates with the Bubbles and Brunch event. The expanding Royal Street Experience and the two-day Grand Tastings are two more highlights.