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SUMMARY:Italianity - Discover the Soul of Italian Wines with Jessica Dupuy
DESCRIPTION:There are wine tastings\, and then there are evenings that remind you why wine is worth obsessing over in the first place. \nOn Friday\, September 11\, the Pennsylvania Wine Society will virtually welcome wine writer\, educator\, and certified sommelier Jessica Dupuy for Italianity: Discover the Soul of Italian Wines\, an evening built around one of the most fascinating wine countries in the world and the culture that makes its wines so distinctive.  The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Hilton Harrisburg. \nJessica is a Wine & Spirits columnist for Texas Monthly and Forbes.com\, with work also appearing in Food & Wine\, Decanter\, Wine Enthusiast\, Imbibe\, GuildSomm\, SevenFifty Daily\, Southern Living and National Geographic Traveler. She holds the WSET Diploma and is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers. \nShe is also one of the hosts of Another Bottle Down\, which happens to be my favorite wine podcast. The show explores the stories\, people\, places and ideas behind wine and spirits without making the subject feel like homework\, which is exactly what great wine education should do. \nAnd this particular event has a wonderful connection to the podcast. \nJessica recently devoted an episode of Another Bottle Down to Italianity\, the book she co-authored with Master of Wine Andrea Lonardi. That book\, and the idea behind it\, helped inspire the wines we selected for this tasting. \nRather than treating Italy as one enormous wine region\, Italianity explores the identities\, traditions and sense of place that make Italian wine so endlessly varied. \nYou can listen to the episode here.  \nThat philosophy will be very much in the glass on September 11.  We will travel from the volcanic soils of Mount Etna to the alpine vineyards of Alto Adige\, through Piedmont and into Tuscany\, with eight wines representing dramatically different expressions of Italy: \n\n2020 Tenuta di Fessina Erse Etna Bianco\n2025 Antinori Guado al Tasso Vermentino\n2025 Elena Walch Pinot Grigio\n2024 Abbazia di Novacella Schiava Alto Adige\n2022 Travaglini Gattinara\n2021 Planeta Etna Rosso\n2020 G.D. Vajra Albe Barolo\n2019 Col d’Orcia Brunello di Montalcino\n\nIt is a lineup that moves well beyond the familiar idea of “Italian wine.” We’ll taste volcanic whites and reds from Sicily\, an alpine Schiava from Alto Adige\, two very different expressions of Nebbiolo through Gattinara and Barolo\, and finish in Tuscany with Brunello di Montalcino. \nAnd because Italian wine makes considerably more sense when food is involved\, the Hilton Harrisburg culinary team will pair the wines with an Italian-inspired menu throughout the evening. \n\nSmall Charcuterie Board\nProsciutto\, Soppressata\, Truffle Salami\, Manchego\, Prima Donna cheeses\, and chef’s accompaniments\nPasta Course\nCavatappi with Wild Boar Bolognese finished with Parmigiano Reggiano\nDessert\nPeach Panna Cotta with Raspberry Gel and Milk Crumb\n\nPlease e-mail the Treasurer with any food allergy concerns. \nThere is one more rather excellent perk: everyone attending will receive an autographed copy of Italianity to take home. So the evening doesn’t really end when the final bottle does. You’ll have the book that inspired the tasting as a reference for whatever region\, grape or bottle sends you down your next Italian wine rabbit hole. \nIf you’ve ever looked at an Italian wine list and thought\, I know enough to know that I don’t know nearly enough\, this is your event. \nIf you already love Italian wine\, even better. \nEight wines. One of the country’s most engaging wine writers. Dinner. An autographed book. And a guided trip through Italy without the airfare. \nThis is our final call before the event. Come taste Italy with us.  Salute! \n Reservation deadline is a week prior to the event—Friday\, September 4th in order to secure the books.   Don’t need extra books per household?  Contact the Treasurer for options. \nTraveling to attend?  Contact the Hilton Harrisburg here for room reservations. \nPurchase event reservations on the Shoppe Page of this website. \n        Members—$200 \n        Patrons—$195 \n        Nonmembers—$220 \n 
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/italianity-discover-the-soul-of-italian-wines-with-jessica-dupuy/
LOCATION:Hilton Harrisburg\, 1 North Second Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Roots of Napa
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at 7 p.m. on Friday October 2 at the Hilton Harrisburg for a fun and educational event led by PWS member Brian Grant focusing on the excellence and diversity of wines from the Napa Valley region of California and its neighbor Sonoma. \nIf you think this region of California is only good for Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon\, your mind (and taste buds) will be opened to the true variety of excellent wines this region produces. \nNapa Valley has ideal conditions for growing wine grapes due to its warm\, dry summers\, cool nights\, and diverse soils. The valley’s Mediterranean climate provides plenty of sunshine throughout the long growing season to ripen the grapes\, while cool evening temperatures help preserve acidity and flavor. \nThe mountains on each side of the valley shield it from harsh weather conditions and provide a varied topography and diverse well-drained soils that  create different microclimates and terroir allowing the region to grow a wide range of grape varietals.  Together\, these features allow Napa to produce high-quality\, flavorful wines with complexity and structure. \nThese ideal conditions together with the expertise and dedication of Napa winemakers led to the triumph of two Napa wines at the now-famous Judgment of Paris in 1976.  French wine judges tasting blind picked two Napa wines as the winners\, with Chateau Montelena taking first in the Chardonnay group and Stag’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon besting the red class. \nIn fact\, three of the top four Chardonnays were from California\, including another Napa entrant from Spring Mountain.  Napa had arrived on the distinguished wine scene with a bang and hasn’t let up since.   \nFor this 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris\, we’ll taste two recent vintages from each of the winning producers. \nWhile the primary focus of the evening will be on Napa wines\, and the variety this classic region produces\, we’ll dip a little into its beloved neighbor\, Sonoma. \nSonoma shares many of the same characteristics with Napa that make it an outstanding wine region – diverse geography and climate and a long growing season with warm days and nights. \nTo highlight the excellence and diversity of wines from the region we’ll be tasting \n\n2025 Lasseter Enjoue\n2024 Stags’ Leap Sauvignon Blanc\n2024 Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay Carneros\n2022 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay\n2021 Lasseter Chemin de Fer\n2022 Stags’ Leap Petite Syrah\n2022 Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon\n2022 Stag’s Leap Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon\n\nThese wines will be accompanied by three small plates selected by the Hilton chefs to complement the wines: \n\nCrab Salad\, Cucumber Cup\, and Grilled Peach with Lemon Tarragon Dressing\nRoasted Pork Belly with Fig Jam\, Arugula and Pistachios\nBraised Short Rib and Thyme Fondant Potato with Red Wine Reduction\n\nFor any food allergies or restrictions\, contact the Treasurer and we’ll try to accommodate your needs. \nThis is an event you do not want to miss so sign up early in the Shoppe on the PWS website.   \nThe 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
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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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