Free Wine Friday: Such a Tease

This morning, Tasting Table got my hopes up for free wine tasting of epic proportions:

Friday, 2/205 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sample more than 500 Italian wines at this walk-around tasting organized by Luca Maroni, Italy's answer to Robert Parker. The event is free and open to the public, but you must request an invitation by e-mail: info@altacucinasociety.com. Cipriani 42nd St., 110 E. 42nd St. (between Park and Lexington aves.); altacucinasociety.com

But this was the automated response from Alta Cucina:

We are sorry, but the registrations for SensOfWine '09 are closed.
Thank you so much.
We hope to see you at the next event.
Best Regards,
Alta Cucina Inc.

Anyone going? Let me know how it is!