Date: Friday, July 18th Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 The Exotica Class Part of the Wine by Region Series of Classes
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There is more great wine available now than there ever has been before. The problem is that a lot of it is unfamiliar. So what are consumers supposed to do?In this class, we will introduce you to some of the best, most exciting wines available today, discuss how they pair with food, and taste some of the most interesting wines you’ve probably never heard of.Leave a Comment
Date: Tuesday, June 24th Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 Wine 101: Intro to Wine Part of the Wine 101 Series
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The smart & fun class that over two thousand people have attended since 2001, and still sells out every week! The premise of this class is to introduce the most important building blocks of wine knowledge. Come with an open mind, because we will also dispel many of those wine myths that are too often bandied about.Leave a Comment
Date: Saturday, October 11th Time: 5:00pm 7:00 Foster’s Homeware in Old City Autumn Food and Wine A Special Cooking and Pairing Event
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Rich meats, root vegetables, and hearty red wines—is there anything better than the classic dinners of autumn? Actually, yes: Learning how to cook delicious meals at home and then pair them perfectly…which is exactly what this class is all about. Tonight, Keith Wallace, founder of the Wine School and accomplished former executive chef, will take you through a menu of favorite autumn dishes that he will actually prepare. Brian Freedman, Keith’s colleague and director of wine education, will discuss pairings and lead a wine tasting unlike any you’ve ever been to before.Leave a Comment
Date: Wednesday, July 30th Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 Classic Italian Wine Regions Part of the Wine by Region Series of Classes
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Italian wines are loved by American connoisseurs. At this point, more premium Italian wines are drunk in the USA than in Italy itself. In this class, we offer a gustatory map of the major wine regions. From Apulia, to Chianti, to the Piedmont, this class offers an overview of the important regions. Just as importantly, this class will highlight some of the wine regions with the best quality-to-price ratios. And, of course, you'll taste fantastic examples from each of them.Leave a Comment
Date: Friday, June 20th Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 American Wine Values Part of the Wine by Region Series
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With the Euro rising and the cost of French and Italian wines going through the roof, American wines are suddenly some of the best values on the market. Tonight, we will explore the wines of California, Oregon, Washington State, and more, and discuss strategies for buying in this new wine economy.Leave a Comment
Date: Saturday, August 9th Time: 5:00pm 7:00 Foster’s Homeware in Old City Summertime Cooking and Wine A Special Cooking and Pairing Event
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Summer is the perfect season for inviting your friends over for dinner and popping the cork on a few bottles of wine. The problem, of course, is knowing what to cook—and drink. Which is exactly what we’ll cover in this special cooking-and-wine class in the studio kitchen at Foster's Homeware.! Tonight, Keith Wallace, founder of the Wine School and accomplished former executive chef, will take you through a menu of dishes that he will actually prepare. Brian Freedman, Keith’s colleague and director of wine education, will discuss pairings and lead the wine tasting. As for you—well, an evening of enjoying food and wine is order!Leave a Comment
Date: Saturday, October 25th Time: 5:00pm 7:00 Foster’s Homeware in Old City A Foodie Thanksgiving A Special Cooking and Pairing Event
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means that it’s time to start planning for the big meal. And tonight is the perfect time to begin, as Keith Wallace, founder of the Wine School and accomplished former executive chef, will take you through a menu of delicious, inventive Thanksgiving dishes that he will prepare specially for you. Brian Freedman, Keith’s colleague and director of wine education, will discuss pairings and explain why turkey is not as difficult to pair with wine as you’ve always been told. The class is a must for all foodies who want to put a little more pop in their holiday season.Leave a Comment
Date: Tuesday, June 10th Time: 6:00pm 7:00pm The Prime Rib, 1701 Locust Street The Sommelier Smackdown A Special One-Hour Competition
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Imagine two of the city's top wine professionals competing to create the perfect food & wine pairing... and all for you! We pit one of Philadelphia's top sommeliers against one of our top wine educators. Those attending try each of the food & wine pairings, and get to choose the winner. This evening is a special one-hour, pre-dinner Smackdown at one of the best restaurants in the city: The Prime Rib. Keith Wallace, founder of The Wine School, will compete against Brian Freedman, its Director of Education. Over the course of an hour, you will taste two courses and four wine pairings, and learn more than you ever thought possible in a single hour. Plus, there will be special deals if you decide to stay for dinner. Not a bad way to spend a Tuesday night!Leave a Comment
Date: Friday, June 13th Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 Wine 101: Intro to Wine Part of the Wine 101 Series
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The smart & fun class that over two thousand people have attended since 2001, and still sells out every week! The premise of this class is to introduce the most important building blocks of wine knowledge. Come with an open mind, because we will also dispel many of those wine myths that are too often bandied about.Leave a Comment
Date: Tuesday, May 20th Time: 7:30 9:30pm Classroom 101 Learn Your Personal Wine Style Part of the How-To Series of Classes
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Have you ever stared at the shelves in the wine shop and had no idea what to buy? Most people have. So tonight, we will give you the tools to not only know what to purchase, but to ensure that the wines you bring home pair perfectly with your own palate. Think of this class as a getting-to-know-you evening between you and your taste buds.Leave a Comment keep looking »