Oh Là Là! Vin Français!

Join us for a tour de France—all four corners and places in between, on Friday, November 6^th, 7 p.m. at the Hilton Harrisburg.  Our tour guide is Sunil Khanna from Hand Picked Selections.

We’re visiting key wine-growing regions and will also delve into lesser-known areas like Savoie in the French Alps.  In total, seven French grape-growing regions, allowing us to delve into the signature grape varieties, terroir (soils, climate, exposition, etc.) and winemaking practices that make these growing regions and wines so special and unique.

There is after all good reason in our selections:

• Champagne is the world’s reference point for sparkling wine.
• The Central Loire Valley is considered the apex for Sauvignon Blanc.
• Burgundy is the holy grail of the wine world; the benchmark for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
• Chateauneuf-du-Pape makes the most sought-after GSMs in the world.

All of the featured wines are grown and produced by independent winemakers and small, family estates. They are all sustainably grown and many are practicing and/or certified in organic agriculture.

Our Speaker

 Sunil Khanna is the Managing Partner of Hand Picked Selections, a national importer of artisanal wines from family-owned estates and independent winemakers in France.

Sunil grew up in upstate NY, and was exposed to the joys of French food, wine and culture from a very early age through his Lyonnaise mother, and spending time with his family in France.

He has worked in imports his entire professional career, and after 14+ years at HPS, bought out the founder and owner, Dan Kravitz in 2021.

Sunil graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Applied Economics, and he holds a WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines.

About Hand Picked Selections

 Founded in 1985, Hand Picked Selections established a sterling reputation for its comprehensive French portfolio, and championing independent winemakers and small-to-mid-sized family domaines.  LEARN this logo and learn to LOOK for it!

Many of us already do when we shop.

Always true to site, and displaying impeccable balance, the HPS wine portfolio has a loyal following for consistently delivering outstanding quality and uncommon value.  The portfolio includes a mix of deeply traditional domaines, dynamic, unorthodox individuals, and features a host of benchmark selections and exceptional values that always over-deliver.

Food Pairings

 There are so many good options to choose from in French style, we let Hilton Chef Justin decide because we know his creations are always très bon!  Our three plates line-up is:

• “Croque Monsieur” —Gruyere Gougère, Smoked Pit Ham, Dijon Crème, and Cornichon 
• Grilled Oyster Mushrooms, Frisee, Duck Confit, & Lemon Tarragon Oil
• Grilled Lamb Tagine Skewer with Chimichurri

Please e-mail any food allergies or other food restrictions to the PWS Treasurer.

Don’t miss this tour with some very interesting French wines!  There are many good ideas here for your Thanksgiving tables—budget-friendly wines guaranteed to return the smile to the most curmudgeonly aunts and uncles—and isn’t that alone worth the price of admission!?

Reservations

Don’t miss this budget-friendly tour of interesting French wines!   Reservation deadline is Tuesday, November 3rd.

You may purchase reservations on the Shoppe Page of this website.  Please contact the Treasurer with notice of any food allergies or restrictions.

        Members—$125

        Patrons—$120

        Nonmembers—$145