What was your new years resolution? Hopefully it wasn’t to shed those pesky extra pounds leftover from Thanksgiving. On January 8th, Boston Harbor Hotel will be kicking off the event of the year, the annual Boston Wine Festival.

Boston hosts the nation’s longest running wine festival, now in its 21st year, and founder Chef Daniel Bruce is proud to be part of it. This year, Chef Bruce has invited some of his favorite boutique wineries to join in on the festivities. Forget the gym, and prepare to send your taste buds soaring.