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# Posted: Jul 29, 2008 12:07
Palate Partners/Dreadnought Wines Announce New Fall Class Series
Palate Partners and Dreadnought Wines in the Strip District present a regular series of Wine Classes. The classes have been developed to meet the ever changing and diverse needs of their patrons, and range from classes aimed at helping beginner oenophiliacs break into the wonderful world of wines, to more specialized classes geared toward specific grape or regional wine appreciations. Some are single classes, while others are presented in a series. They cover a wide variety of subjects, but all help to de-mystify wine and its unique terminology. The Wine Classes are most frequently taught by Mike Gonze, President of Dreadnought Wines, who offers over twenty years of wine teaching experience and is a member of the Society of Wine Educators, with occasional classes featuring a guest wine expert.
Wine Class Schedule
Wine 101 Series
September 10, 17, 24, 6:30 PM (Wednesdays)
"Wine 101" is a three part series of 'tasting basics' to help newbie wine students begin their process of wine education. Students will taste 5 grapes (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet and Syrah) to understand the classic wine varietals, tasting techniques, and classifications. Students will also learn the effects of soil and climate on wine by tasting 4 different Chardonnays and 4 different Cabernets from around the world. Various wine-making techniques will also be explored.
$75 for the series, includes wines and materials.
Pre-paid reservations required.
(412) 391-8502
Beer Tasting Class
Tuesday – September 16, 6:30 PM - 8PM
Gene Mangrum of the Big Burrito Group will take us through the world of beer. Both how it is made and the lingo to describe what you are tasting. Beer - it's more than just a thirst quencher after mowing the lawn. Six beers will be tasted. (special prices on our beer glass selection also!!)
$35 per person, class limited to 20 persons.
Pre-paid reservations required.
(412) 391-8502
Italian Wine Class
Thursday, October 9, 6:30-8:00 PM
Take a tour of the Italian countryside through wine. Students will taste wines from the Northern part of Italy to the Island of Sicily, paired with samples of regional cuisine.
$40 per person
Pre-paid reservations required.
(412) 391-8502
Riedel Tasting
Thursday, October 23 –6:30 - 8:00 PM
Claus Riedel was the first person in the long history of the glass to design its shape according to the character of the wine. He is thus the inventor of the functional wine glass.
Forty years ago he began his pioneering work to create stemware that would match and complement different wines and spirits. In the late 1950s, Riedel started to produce glasses, which at that time were a design revolution. Thin-blown, unadorned, reducing the design to its essence: Bowl, stem, base.
Working with experienced tasters, Riedel discovered that wine enjoyed from his glasses showed more depth and better balance than when served in other glasses. Claus J. Riedel laid the groundwork for stemware which was functional as well as beautiful, and made according to the Bauhaus design principle: form follows function.
Students will experience 4 glasses - Vinum series Bordeaux/Cabernet, Burgundy/Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay - to learn how the shape of the glass is important to the taste of the wine, and will get to take the glasses home (a suggested retail value of $111.25).
$110.00 per person
Pre-paid reservations required.
(412) 391-8502
German Wines
Thursday, November 6 – 6:30 - 8:00 PM
For many people the ins and outs of German wines are the most perplexing. Join Mike Gonze for a tasting tour of Germany. Learn the difference that the various Regions make in taste of the wines. We will de code the labels, which are perhaps...some of the hardest to pronounce!
$35 per person
Pre-paid reservations required.
(412) 391-8502
Wine For Turkeys
Thursday, November 13– 6:30 - 8:00 PM
You've impressed them with your turkey and stuffing. Now find the right wines to compliment the largest and most intense meal of the year! Sample foods with the wines.
What do we serve with our Thanksgiving turkey??? The most asked question this time of year.
Debbie our CIA trained chef will discuss how to match both red and white wine to your turkey dinner. Believe it or not the turkey has nothing to do with it.
Come sample different types of stuffing (dressings) and wine matches. Discuss the many ways to cook a turkey and even how to make pumpkin pie ahead of time without it getting soggy.
Debbie's favorite holiday is Thanksgiving so she loves to talk about all its wonders. She's a pro at this meal as she entertains 65 people each Thanksgiving.
$45 per person
Pre-paid reservations required.
(412) 391-8502
SEATING IS LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE FOR ALL CLASSES, SO PRE-PAID RSVP IS REQUIRED! While Palate Partners have become very popular with their wine 'tasting' series, these are CLASSES and not casual tastings.
All classes are conducted in the Palate Partners retail store at 2013 Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh's historic Strip District. For additional information and to make reservations call 412.391.8502, or visit their website at www.palatepartners.com
Wine expert Bios:
Mike Gonze has taught classes for Community College of Allegheny County for over twenty years and created their wine education curriculum. Along with presenting seminars for the local Chapters of the American Wine Society, and the AWS National Conference, Mike frequently presents custom wine seminars for local corporations like Bayer, American Express and First Tier Bank. Mike is a member and on the Board of Riverside Development, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and Yinz du Vin, a new professional wine group. He is an active member of the Society of Wine Educators and has attended their conferences in Oregon, Seattle and Vancouver. Mike is a frequent visitor to wineries in the US, has visited wineries in the Loire Valley and the Southern Rhone regions of France, and regularly attends tastings sponsored by importers, distributors, the Culinary Institute of America, and boutique wineries. Mike maintains a personal wine cellar with over 1000 bottles specializing in lesser known wines from the US and around the world.
Deb Mortillaro was born in Rochester, New York and graduated with honors from the Culinary Institute of America in 1979. After graduation Deb served as an apprentice in a restaurant in Siena, Italy. After returning to the US, Deb moved to Chicago and worked at Morton's of Chicago as the Garde Manger and at Stouffer's Restaurants as the Menu and Facilities Design Assistant. In 1981 Deb moved to Pittsburgh and for 14 years served as the Private Chef to Milton Fine, owner of the Interstate Hotel Corporation, before partnering with Gonze as Co-owner of Palate Partners. Deb currently works as an Event Chef for All in Good Taste Productions, sits on the Board of Neighbors in the Strip, Dress for Success Pittsburgh, is the founder of VinFatales a philanthropic women's wine tasting group, and is active in the Pittsburgh Community.
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