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SUMMARY:Exploring the Roots of Napa
DESCRIPTION:On October 2nd\, 7 p.m. at the Hilton Harrisburg\, come learn about the past and experience the present of one of the premier wine regions of the world\, California’s Napa Valley\, with a tasting guided by Brian Grant\, wine lover and Napa Valley wine aficionado. \nWhile Napa’s wine history dates back to the 19th century\, the region really came into its own in the 1900s after the end of Prohibition\, when the wineries and vintners of the region integrated modern winemaking techniques allowing them to capitalize on the almost ideal climate and soil for making world-class wines. \nNapa wine producers and American wine lovers knew about the quality wines that were being produced by the mid-1900s\, but it took the Judgment of Paris in 1976 for the world’s perception of American wine\, particularly California’s\, to change. \nThis blind taste test organized by a British wine merchant in Paris using a panel of highly respected French wine experts pitted French white Burgundies against California Chardonnays and French Bordeaux wines against California Cabernet Sauvignons. \nTo everyone’s great surprise\, particularly the French who truly believed that French wines were the finest in the world\, Napa Valley wines won both categories!   The winning California Napa Valley Chardonnay was a 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay\, and the winning Napa red was a 1973 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon. \nThat California wines could beat French wines as determined by French judges was a staggering result and truly allowed Napa Valley and California to take their places among the top wine producing regions of the world. \nWhile we won’t be tasting the winning 1973 vintages\, with a bit of effort\, we have been able to obtain recent vintages of the winning wines.  Among the other great wines from Napa Valley that we’ll be tasting are a 2022 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay and 2022 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon. \nIn addition to this pair of stellar wines\, we’ll taste two other highly rated wines of these varietals – Rombauer Chardonnay and Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon.  However\, Napa Valley produces more than top rated Cabernet Sauvignons and Chardonnays.  To demonstrate the variety of Napa wines\, we’ll sample a Sauvignon Blanc produced by Stags’ Leap; a rosé made from Syrah\, Mourvédre\, and Grenache (Lasseter Enjoue); a Rhone-style blend (Lasseter Chemin de Fer); and a Stags’ Leap Petite Syrah.  All these wines are highly rated and\, most importantly\, extremely enjoyable.   \nTo complement these exceptional wines\, the Hilton chefs will be preparing three small plates. For the lighter wines\, we’ll start with a Crab Salad\, Cucumber Cup\, and Grilled Peach with a Lemon Tarragon Dressing.  As we move into the bolder flavors\, the next plate will be Roasted Pork Belly\, with Fig Jam\, Arugula and Pistachio.  For our robust reds\, the final plate will be a Braised Short Rib\, with Thyme Fondant Potato and a Red Wine Reduction.  These foods paired with great wines will make the evening unforgettable.  Please e-mail any food allergies or other food restrictions to the PWS Treasurer. \nThis is an event you do not want to miss so sign up early.   The reservation deadline for this early October 2nd event is Tuesday September 29th\, so don’t delay! \nTraveling to attend?  Contact the Hilton Harrisburg here for room reservations. \nPurchase reservations on the Shoppe Page of this website. \n        Members—$125 \n        Patrons—$120 \n        Nonmembers—$145
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/exploring-the-roots-of-napa/
LOCATION:Hilton Harrisburg\, 1 North Second Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Oh Là Là!  Vin Français!
DESCRIPTION:We’re back in France and we’re touring all four corners and places in between with Sunil Khanna from Hand Picked Selections on Friday\, November 6th \, 7 p.m. at the Hilton Harrisburg. \nWe’re visiting key wine-growing regions—Champagne\, Burgundy\, Loire\, and the Southern Rhône Valley; and will also delve into lesser-known areas like Savoie in the French Alps. \nOur event will feature selections from seven French grape-growing regions that boast wines used as benchmarks worldwide.  We’ll sample whites\, rosés and reds including a grower Champagne and an iconic Pegau Château Neuf du Pape.  Pegau is famed for its old school and classic profile.  This one is described by critics as— \n“A big\, rich\, opulent wine with exotic red and black fruits\, garrigue\, saddle leather\, and spice.  It’s full-bodied\, round\, supple\, and sexy.”  \nOh là là! Takes your breath away.  This special evening is not to be missed! \nFood Pairings \nThere 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: \n\n“Croque Monsieur” —Gruyere Gougere\, Smoked Pit Ham\, Dijon Crème\, and Cornichon  \nGrilled Oyster Mushrooms\, Frisee\, Duck Confit\, and Lemon Tarragon Oil\nGrilled Lamb Tagine Skewer with Chimichurri \n\nPlease e-mail any food allergies or other food restrictions to the PWS Treasurer. \nAbout Our Speaker \nSunil Khanna is the Managing Partner of Hand Picked Selections\, a national importer of artisanal wines from family-owned estates and independent winemakers in France. \nSunil grew up in upstate NY\, and was exposed 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. \nHe has worked in imports his entire professional career\, and after 14+ years at HPS\, bought out the founder and owner\, Dan Kravitz in 2021.  Veteran members will recall our wonderful tastings with Dan in past decades. \nSunil graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Applied Economics\, and he holds a WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines.  He resides with his family in Washington DC. \nAbout Hand Picked Selections \n 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. \nAlways true to site and displaying impeccable balance\, the HPS wine portfolio garnered a loyal following for consistently delivering outstanding quality and uncommon value. \nThe 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. \nDon’t miss this budget-friendly tour  of interesting French wines!   Reservation deadline is Tuesday\, November 3rd. \nYou may purchase reservations on the Shoppe Page of this website.  Please contact the Treasurer with notice of any food allergies or restrictions. \n  \n        Members—$125 \n        Patrons—$120 \n        Nonmembers—$145 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/oh-la-la-vin-francais/
LOCATION:Hilton Harrisburg\, 1 North Second Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17101\, United States
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