Director’s Cut: The Great Wines of Italy, Januray 9th
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First Flight
1. Vietti 2006 Barbera d’Asti “Tre Vigne,” Piedmont (IT)
2. Poderi Aldo Conterno 2004 Barbera d’Alba “Conca Tre Pile,” Piedmont (IT)
Second Flight
1. Barone Ricasoli 2000 Chianti Classico “Castello di Brolio,” Tuscany (IT)
2. Collazzi 2004 Toscana, Tuscany (IT)
Third Flight
1. Basilisco 2000 Aglianico di Vulture, Basilicata (IT)
2. Sella & Mosca 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon “Marchese di Villamarina, Sardegna (IT)
Fourth Flight
1. Travaglini 1998 Gattinara, Piedmont (IT)
2. Giacomo Grimaldi 2004 Barolo, Piedmont (IT)
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Director’s Cut: Great Italian Regions, 9/27/08
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Teruzzi & Puthod 2005 “Terre di Tufi”….Tuscany
Parusso 2001 Dolcetto d’Alba “Pian Noce”….Piedmont
Vietti 2005 Nebbiolo “Perbacco”….Piedmont
Fratelli Revello 2004 Langhe Nebbilo….Piedmont
Rizzi 2001 Barbaresco “Boito”….Piedmont
Villa Malacri 2005 Rosso Conero….Le Marche
Monsanto 2004 Chianti Classico Riserva….Tuscany
Terrabianco 2004 “Campaccio”….Tuscany
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Director’s Cut: Legendary Wines of Italy and France, May 9th
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First Flight
1. Louis Latour 2001 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru “Sous les Puits,” Burgundy (FR)
2. Francois Chidaine 2005 Montluis sur Loire “Les Tuffeaux,” Loire Valley (FR)
Second Flight
1. Az. Ag. Elvio Cogno 1999 Langhe “Montegrilli,” Piedmont (IT)
2. Hastae 2000 Barbera d’Asti “Quorum,” Piedmont (IT)
Third Flight
1. Chateau Larmande 2001 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux (FR)
2. Montirius 2004 Gigondas, Rhone Valley (FR)
Fourth Flight
1. Guido Porro 2003 Barolo “Vigna Lazzairasco,” Piedmont (IT)
2. Cantine Martinelli 2003 Sagrantino di Montefalco, Umbria (IT)
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Date: Tuesday, April 29th Time: 7:30 9:30pm Classroom 101 Beyond Italy: The Edge of Europe A Special Director’s Cut Class
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Hungary? Greece? Slovenia? Yes, these are some of the most exciting countries in the world for wine these days. And tonight, we will taste eight delicious wines from eight places you may never have though of before. After this class, however, you won't be able to forget them!Leave a Comment
Date: Friday, May 9th Time: 7:30 9:30pm Classroom 101 Director’s Cut: Legendary Wines of Italy and France A Special Director’s Cut Class
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Italy or France--whose wines are better? Tonight, we will attempt to answer this question. From Chianti to Piedmont and Bordeaux to Burgundy, this will be an evening of spectacular wines from two of the greatest wine-producing countries in the world.The wines for this evening will be pulled from our Director's personal cellar, so bring your taste buds--this class promises to be a blockbuster!Leave a Comment
Director’s Cut: Chairman’s Selection Wines 4/12/08
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Mastroberardino 2004 Sannio Falanghina, Campania (IT)
Ch. de Tracy 2005 Pouilly Fume, Loire (FR)
Marina Piper 2003 Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills (OR)
Las Pizarras del Jalon 2005 Garnacha, Calatayud (SP)
Graham Beck 2001 Syrah “The Ridge”, Cape Peninsula (SAfr)
Dutschke 2003 Shiraz “St. Jakobi”, Barossa Valley (AU)
Badia di Morrona 2000 “N’Antia”, Tuscany (IT)
Veramonte 2003 “Primus”, Casablanca Valley (CH)
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Director’s Cut: Wines of the Chairman’s Selection, April 4th
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First Flight
1. Marc Kreydenweiss 2004 Kritt Pinot Blanc, Alsace (FR)
2. Bramare 2005 Chardonnay “Marchiori Vineyard,” Mendoza (AR)
Second Flight
1. Gloria Ferrer 2003 Pinot Noir “Jose S. Ferrer Selection,” Carneros (CA)
2. La Cuvee du Pere Leonce 2005 Chinon, Loire Valley (FR)
Third Flight
1. Solanes 2003 Priorat (SP)
2. Las Pizarras del Jalon 2005 Garnacha “Old Vines,” Catalunya (SP)
Fourth Flight
1. Graham Beck 2001 Syrah “The Ridge,” Robertson (SA)
2. Journey’s End 2002 Shiraz “The Arrival,” McLaren Vale (AU)
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Date: Friday, April 18th Time: 7:30 9:30pm Classroom 101 Director’s Cut: Champagne and Dessert WinesSparkles and Sweets for the Springtime
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Time to uncork the bubbly and celebrate the end of winter! Tonight, we will taste some of the most exciting, unique grower-producer Champagnes and the loveliest dessert wines you've ever had. Is there any better way to welcome the season than with eight bottles of fabulous vino?From grower-produced Champagne to late-harvest beauties, this is a must-attend class for lovers of bubbles and the sweet stuff!Leave a Comment
Date: Friday, April 4th Time: 7:30 9:30pm Classroom 101 Director’s Cut: Wines of the Chairman’s Selection A Special Director’s Cut Class
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The PLCB offers some of the best wine deals around with their Chairman's Selection program. The only problem is knowing what to buy. If you've ever wondered which wines are worth the money, this is the perfect class for you.Tonight, we will taste 8 of the best wines available in state stores right now, discuss what makes them such great values, and offer strategies for getting the most out of these wine deals. This class is a must for all Philadelphians who are serious about buying wine--and for those who just like to drink well without spending a fortune!Leave a Comment
Date: Friday, March 28th Time: 7:30 9:30pm Classroom 101 Director’s Cut: Syrah and Shiraz A Special Director’s Cut Class
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Whether you call it syrah or shiraz, this grape produces some of the most exquisite wines in the entire world. And tonight, we will taste 8 of the most exciting.We'll be raiding our Director's personal cellar for this evening's bottles, and from Hermitage to Barossa and everything in between, this is your chance to taste some of the world's truly great wines. This class is a rare opportunity to experience the entire range of this amazing grape.Leave a Comment keep looking »
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