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September 25-December 30
The 7th Annual Brandywine Valley Wine Trail Harvest Festival takes place at the eight wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. Each vineyard will offer wine tastings, winery tours, barbecue food, live music and an opportunity to learn about the Brandywine Valley wine region. A $30 "Passport" is required to access tastings at member wineries. Passports can be purchased at any participating winery or online at www.bvwinetrail.com.
October 9-10
The Bucks County Wine Trail hosts the Harvest Celebration October 9 and October 10. Fresh juice and newly fermented wine will be available to sip. For more information, visit www.buckscountywinetrail.com.
October 29-31
The Philadelphia Food & Wine Festival showcases renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. This year's event welcomes Michael Voltaggio, winner of Bravo's "Top Chef: Las Vegas," Season 6, along with finalist Ron Duprat. Also slated to appear is Food Network's Aaron McCargo Jr. (of "Big Daddy's House"). The festival will feature over 200 stations of foods, wines, ales, liquors and more from world renowned restaurants and brands. There will also be culinary demonstrations by celebrity chefs. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For more information, visit www.gourmetshows.com.
Sundays
Filiberto Magnati, the owner of Di Vino Wine Bar. and former sommelier at Savona on the Main Line, has started a wine club---a group that will enjoy tastings in the restaurant on Sundays. Magnati will offer six wines to try (three red and three white) from around the world for $25, including small plates. The 45-seat restaurant offers a global list and more than 35 selections by the glass. Each of chef Antonio Palmente's small plates are designed to bring out flavors in wine, with Magnati pairing wines for each course. Di Vino Wine Bar, 267 S. 19th St., Philadelphia, PA 19106, 215-545-0441.
Sunday
The Prime Rib is BYOB every Sunday night with no corkage fee. Want to order from Prime Rib's extensive wine list instead? All bottles of wine are half price (up to $200 in value). The Prime Rib, The Warwick Hotel, 1701 Locust St., Philadelphia, 215-772-1701.
Fridays
Ristorante Panorama continues its Friday Night Flights of Wine from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The cost is $35 and different regions are spotlighted every week. Ristorante Panorama, 14 North Front St., Philadelphia, 215-922-7800.
Ongoing
Moro, in Wilmington, Del., is presenting a regular Masters Wine class on the first Thursday of every month by Claire Mauk, formerly of the Columbus Inn. Mauk’s casual style and extensive knowledge of wine is showcased for $75 per person, including wine, food, speaker and gratuity.
Ongoing
Brush up on your cocktail technique at the monthly cocktail crush at Gigi. Two mixology classes are held on the first Tuesday of every month, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the bar. Priced at $25, the class includes tapas. You’ll learn how to shake up a party with drinks such as the cherry blossom and the strawberry-fueled scarlet martini.
Ongoing
The Wine School of Philadelphiais offering its usual sassy array of wine classes. For information: 800-817-7351. The Wine School of Philadelphia, 2006-2008 Fairmount Ave.
Ongoing
Sofitel uncorks its "World Flights" wine
program at hotels around the country, including Philadelphia
at the signature Chez
Colette French bistro. Designed to make wine tasting affordable
and less intimidating, the program offers a menu of nearly
30 reasonably priced wines by the glass. The pairings are
grouped under headings such as “winning whites for everyday
drinking” and “cabernets from three continents”
to demystify the wine tasting and make the selection process
easier for beginners. Each flight includes three two-ounce
glasses that range in price from $11-$21. Cheeses that pair
well with the wines are also offered at additional cost. Chez
Colette, Sofitel
Philadelphia, 120 S. 17th St., 215-569-8300.
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