April 23-June 25
Vintage wine meets vintage vinyl when Chadds Ford Winery introduces its 2006 Pinot Grigio, named for WMMR radio personality and longtime Philadelphian Pierre Robert. The bottle will bear a tie-dye label and Robert’s likeness, and will contain a white wine that winemaker Eric Miller describes as “very refreshing,” with a “crisp, clean acidity; zesty, juicy fruit; and a mouth-watering, long, lively finish.” Pierreno Grigio will flow at several local watering holes throughout the spring and early summer, including wine dinners at Kildare’s King of Prussia on April 23, West Conshohocken’s Gypsy Saloon on April 29 (128 Ford St., 610-828-8494), Snackbar on May 6 (253 S. 20th St., 215-545-5655), Horizons on May 13 (611 S. 7th St., 215-923-6117), The Gables in Chadds Ford (423 Baltimore Pike, 610-388-7700), The White Dog Café on June 2, The Moshulu on June 12, and Valanni on June 25 (1229 Spruce St., 215-790-9494). Pierreno Grigio will also be available at Chaddsford Winery and its three sales locations, Peddler’s Village (Street Road and Route 202 in New Hope), Springfield Mall Wine Shop (Baltimore Pike and West Sproul Road in Springfield), and the Ardmore Farmer’s Market (Coulter Avenue and St. James Place in Ardmore), as well as through Chadds Ford Winery web site, www.chaddsford.com.
May 17
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Media hosts the 8th annual Brandywine Valley Craft Brewers Festival from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. The benefit for the Media Youth Center will feature craft beers from 25 of the region’s top breweries. Tickets will be available online through May 16 for $30 each or at the restaurant until day before the event, $35 at the door. Admission includes one commemorative tasting glass per guest. Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, 30 East State St. 610-627.9000.
October 6
Starting at 2 p.m., beer enthusiasts will gather at the 10th Annual Kennett Brewfest to enjoy live music and beers from more than 40 regional breweries. No one under 21 will be admitted and tickets are required for all attendees. The event is held under a tent, rain or shine, and designated driver services are available. Kennett Brewfest costs $30 with reservations, $35 at the door and $10 for designated drivers. For more information, visit www.kennettbrewfest.com. Kennett Square, Philadelphia, 610-444-8188.
Mondays
Get a deal on wine at Philadelphia
Fish & Company in Old City, with all bottles at half
price along with the purchase of a lunch or dinner entrée.
There’s also a new, three-course $30 menu to pair with
your bargain vin. Philadelphia Fish & Company, 207 Chestnut
St., 215-625-8605.
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.
Wednesdays
Mantra features wine-tasting Wednesdays, from 6-8 p.m., offering three small plates and six wine tastings for $20, upstairs. Reservations are suggested. Mantra, 122 S. 18th St., 215-988-1211.
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.
(Updated:
05/12/08 HC) |
