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SUMMARY:Syrah Comparisons - Syrah/Shiraz Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Join us online on Sunday\, November 7th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern/New York time for our next Pennsylvania Wine Society Virtual Wine Tasting event.  During this upcoming program\, Joe Via will lead us through a comparison of three examples of Syrah.  These wines will come from a diversity of locations all around the globe that will include France\, Washington\, and Australia (where it is known as “Shiraz”). \nDuring this comparison\, Joe will discuss the Old World origins of Syrah in France (which we believe to be the case) as well as the geography\, geology\, and other elements of terroir that make Syrah from these three areas so distinctive and different from each other. \nGenetically the same grape\, albeit\, represented by many clonal varieties\, the typicity of Syrah is emblematic of the terroir in which it is grown.  It would be difficult in one afternoon program to discuss every area in which Syrah is grown worldwide; but\, the three areas that immediately pop into mind are the three on which we will focus. \nThe three wines selected for our November 7th tasting are extreme\, expressive examples to demonstrate how terroir and climate can affect the style of wine produced.  They are as follows (accompanying data sheets are attached to this announcement): \n\nPLCB Code #83406 ~ J.L. Chave Saint Joseph ‘Offerus’ 2018\nPLCB Code #85037 ~ Elephant Seven Syrah Walla Walla Valley ‘River Rocks Vineyard’ 2018\nPLCB Code #85374 ~ Mollydooker Shiraz ‘The Boxer’ South Australia 2019\n\nPlease secure one or more of the above wines in advance of November 7th and join us online that day at 3:30 p.m. Eastern/New York time using the Zoom link shown below.  \nNO RESERVATION needed.  Simply connect via the below Zoom link.   We look forward to seeing you! \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89288273060?pwd=RlpPdDVxNnhUV1g4T0NiT0NXSFk1Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 892 8827 3060 \nPasscode: 102722 \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,89288273060#\,\,\,\,*102722# US (Chicago) \n+16465588656\,\,89288273060#\,\,\,\,*102722# US (New York) \nDial by your location \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) \n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \n+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) \n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \nMeeting ID: 892 8827 3060 \nPasscode: 102722 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kqrPF0gah \n 
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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday ~ "The Last Wine You Drank"
DESCRIPTION:Our next Wine Wednesday episode\, scheduled for November 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time\, is a takeoff on so many social media posts with similar premises.  “Tell us the last food you ate” or “Tell us the last song you heard”.  This topic was delivered to me while riding a train from New Orleans to Virginia last summer. I had just finished my dinner of pot roast. The only red wine choice I had was an industrial grade (Cough! Gasp! Gorp!) Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon.  Shortly thereafter\, I read a Facebook post that asked\, “If you had a lifetime supply of the last wine you drank\, what would it be?”  I guess you can get used to anything\, given sufficient desperation; but\, I hope I never get to test that theory. At least not with an infinite supply of anything made by Barefoot.  But\, I digress… \nThe good news is that next week’s Wine Wednesday will not damn you to a lifetime of wine mediocrity; but\, it does have an element of “show and tell.” So\, show us and tell us!  What was the last wine you drank in advance of next week’s program?  There is some hair-splitting going on here\, as we ask that you send us photos of your wine labels from that “last wine you drank” to WineCat@pa.net by the preceding day (Tuesday\, November 2nd at 11:00 p.m.) for inclusion in our Wine Wednesday PowerPoint presentation.  So\, it’s more like “the last wine you drank before you sent your photos!”  WineCat advises\, “Drink what you want\, any time you want… just remember to send photos and join us for what promises to be wine potpourri – red\, white\, pink\, blue\, orange – a wine rainbow.” \nWhatever the case\, let’s have some fun with this topic!  So\, send along your wine label photos and join us for Wine Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time on November 3rd!     \nNO RESERVATION needed.   Simply connect to the below Zoom link at the appointed time.   We look forward to seeing you! \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87086447477?pwd=ckhZTW9oZy9OSEo4c0k5WnVCWGVYUT09 \nMeeting ID: 870 8644 7477 \nPasscode: 069855 \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,87086447477#\,\,\,\,*069855# US (Chicago) \n+16465588656\,\,87086447477#\,\,\,\,*069855# US (New York) \nDial by your location \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) \n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \n+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) \n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \nMeeting ID: 870 8644 7477 \nPasscode: 069855 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kegrx0OWvy \n 
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/wine-wednesdays-weekly-free-virtual-gatherings-2021-07-07-2021-08-04-2021-08-11-2021-11-03/
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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday ~ Give Us a Recommendation
DESCRIPTION:Our next Wine Wednesday\, on October 27th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time will feature your wine recommendations. This is a wide open topic and gives you a wide berth of considerations from which to choose. You could recommend a wine to pair with a particular meal; so\, in your estimation\, what goes best with steak?  But\, there are those of us who prefer seafood or fowl or even pork or ham to red meat.  So\, what\, then? And\, of course\, what about the challenge of vegetarian meals?  And\, one of my favorites would be pairing wines with desserts! \nYou may also wish to make your recommendations based on the time of year\, such as summer and warm weather as opposed to cooler or colder weather.  And\, then there are occasions.  What is your preferred sparkler for New Year’s Eve?  Or\, how about Christmas or Hanukkah?  What goes great with grilled foods for the Fourth of July?  How about Easter and Passover foods?  And\, let’s remember that Turkey Day is right around the corner! \nA variety of situations are on the table for this Wine Wednesday!  So\, give this some thought and join us on Zoom at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time on Wednesday\, October 27th for some fun and socialization at the link shown below.  We hope to see you then! \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82075902458?pwd=Ym5mbkpTTGlqcHNBSzFUS29qTnNJQT09 \nMeeting ID: 820 7590 2458\nPasscode: 817937\nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,82075902458#\,\,\,\,*817937# US (Chicago)\n+16465588656\,\,82075902458#\,\,\,\,*817937# US (New York) \nDial by your location\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\nMeeting ID: 820 7590 2458\nPasscode: 817937\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kd7mCdBnW3
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/wine-wednesdays-weekly-free-virtual-gatherings-2021-07-07-2021-08-04-2021-08-11-2021-10-27/
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SUMMARY:German Wine Labels with guest\, Inge Mountz
DESCRIPTION:by Marty Cook \nHave you ever wandered into your wine store’s German section\, only to feel totally overwhelmed? At first glance\, your first impression is that the bottles are all very decorative with their multi-colored and very artistically done labels. But\, upon closer inspection\, deciphering the Germanic font with strange accents over some of the lettering in the words can become quickly perplexing. You are confronted by many uniquely new and strange words and without the slightest clue as to where to begin or what it is that you are reading! Well\, fear not! \nOur next Virtual Wine Tasting event on Zoom\, which takes place on Sunday\, October 24th at 3:30 pm Eastern/New York Time\, will dispel the confusion that surrounds interpreting German wine labels. During this segment of our regularly scheduled virtual programming\, our host Joe Via and his guest host Inge Mountz will cut through the mystery of German wine labels and how to understand them. Inge is a German native whose first language is German\, and she will offer correct pronunciations for the many words to which we may not relate\, while Joe Via will guide us through a basic “German Wines 101”. During his overview of the German wine industry\, Joe will touch upon Germany’s wine history\, its thirteen regions\, and the way that the German wine industry addresses wine quality and other details on its wine labels. \nPlease join us on Sunday\, Sunday\, October 24th at 3:30 pm Eastern/New York Time for this exciting look inside German wines and their labels! Get a bottle or two of German wine (anything except Blue Nun!) and be prepared to eliminate any confusion that German wine labels may cause you to experience! We look forward to seeing you at the Zoom link displayed below! \n https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84264611666?pwd=Ky9lbzBZQkRabGhnNmlOZWRBTDF2Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 842 6461 1666 \nPasscode: 154898 \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,84264611666#\,\,\,\,*154898# US (Chicago) \n+16465588656\,\,84264611666#\,\,\,\,*154898# US (New York) \nDial by your location \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) \n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \n+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) \n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \nMeeting ID: 842 6461 1666 \nPasscode: 154898 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcDURoKzC6
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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday ~ Wines at\, or lower than\, 12.5% Alcohol-By-Volume
DESCRIPTION:Wines at 12.5% ABV or Less          by Marty Cook \nOur next Wine Wednesday episode\, which airs on Wednesday\, October 20th at 7:00 PM Eastern/New York Time\, will confront the topic of wines at 12.5% Alcohol by Volume (ABV) or Less. \nWhen I first began to explore wine in 1971\, wines rarely exceeded 12.5% ABV.  Yeast strains at that time only tolerated ABV’s of 13.6% at the top end before they naturally succumbed to the effects of alcohol\, whereupon they fell to the floor of the fermenter and subsequently died.  So\, sitting down with a friend over a bottle of wine in those days left both of you relatively sober.  That was before scientists developed yeast strains that could tolerate ABV’s north of 16%. \nSeveral decades ago\, New World wine producers began pushing the limits of high-alcohol wines\, which was easy to do in sun and heat-laden areas.  This resulted in higher sugar-per-berry content\, yielding bigger\, bolder fruit bombs of higher ABV and lower acidity. In recent years\, however\, a backlash among consumers arose that persuaded producers to back off of these techniques. \nThere are plenty of wines available today at 12.5% ABV or less\, albeit\, you may have to search a bit.  So\, the task for our next Wine Wednesday on October 20th at 7:00 PM Eastern/New York Time will be to secure a bottle of wine with an ABV of 12.5% or less that you would like to feature during Wine Wednesday.  And\, as usual\, please send photos of the front and back labels of your wine bottle to WineCat@pa.net by 11 PM Tuesday for inclusion in our weekly PowerPoint presentation. \nWe look forward to seeing you for Wine Wednesday on October 20th at 7:00 PM Eastern/New York Time for some fun with wine!  The Zoom link for this virtual event is shown below. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89425448612?pwd=SW41SHZ5aFpvNkhxTTFlQ0tCMUowUT09 \n Meeting ID: 894 2544 8612 \nPasscode: 525858 \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,89425448612#\,\,\,\,*525858# US (Chicago) \n+16465588656\,\,89425448612#\,\,\,\,*525858# US (New York) \nDial by your location \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) \n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \n+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) \n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \nMeeting ID: 894 2544 8612 \nPasscode: 525858 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kDPrgzOc5 \n  \n  \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Red\, Red Rhone
DESCRIPTION: by Eric Miller  \nThe concept for this tasting is to simplify the signature features of the Rhone Valley’s climate\, soils\, grape varieties and its confusion of regulations.  All that sounds very serious\, yet our guest speaker\, Eric Miller\, promises “We will laugh\, we will cry\, we will zig and we will zag our way just north of Avignon and up the Rhone Valley\, almost to Lyon. We will give white wines a tip of the hat but spend our precious time on everything red.  We will learn the differences between Côte du Rhone\, Côte du Rhone Village\, the Crus and what grapes are legal to use.  Why is it legal to irrigate some vineyards and not others?  How is the rock underlayment related to soil moisture?  Why are stews and braised meats\, sausage and cassoulet served with these wines?  But tuna\, pasta and eggplant too!?  All these things and more will be burned into your mind like the searing winds of the Mistral and magically\, yea joyfully\, appear on your tongue for ever and ever\, amen.”  Okay\, Eric.  Let’s tour! \nThe wines were selected from top producers and the amazing 2015 and 2016 vintages long before retaliatory price increases\, and this exemplary collection cannot be replicated.  If that fact alone doesn’t have you reserving a spot\, there’s special food pairings and more\, so read on\, please.   The wines Eric selected for us to explore and enjoy are: \nThe Greeting Wine—2017 IGT\, Viennes\, Viognier\, Les Vins de Viennes  Les vins de Viennes is a modern winery in Viennes\, Northern Rhone Valley\, about 25 kilometers south of Lyon.  It is a collaboration between Yves Cuilleron\, Francois Villard and Pierre Gaillard who are best known as Syrah specialists. \nThe South (Grenache and 9 close red friends) \n2019 Côte du Rhone\, Producer to be announced  This dry red wine is grown within the limits of its appellation\, approx. 200\,000 acres.  Côte du Rhone\, somewhere north of Avignon and South of Lyon. Reds are generally dominated by Grenache.  Northern Rhone has a continental climate and granite and argili-calcairous soils.  Southern Rhone is chiefly Mediterranean climate with chiefly sandstone\, limestone alluvia\, loess and quartzite shingle soils. \n2016 Lirac\, Ch de Ségriès\, Cuvee Réservée   A 17th century chateau with 145 acres that is located with the right to make both Rosé with the Tavel appellation and a red Lirac\, both AOC “named villages”.  It is located across the river from Chateauneuf de Pape.   40% or more must be Grenache and Mourvedre.  25% or less must be Syrah and Carignan. \nChateauneuf du Pape\, Chateau de la Grande Gardiole\, Vielles Vignes  11\,500 cases/year.  83% Grenache\, 12% Syrah\, 2% Mourvedre\, 2% Counoise\, 1% WT_?  Wine from an ancient hillside town made famous by its powerful red wines. \n2015 Gigondas\, Domaine du Grand Montmirail\, Vielles Vignes  A large  property of 100 acres with terraces on the southeast side of the Dentelles de Montmirail that form a perfect amphitheater above most of the surrounding vineyards.  Some say this town is a contender for the crown still worn by Chateauneuf du Pape. \n2009 Ventoux\, Chene Bleu\, Abelard  Near the picturesque hilltop village of Crestet\, it is several miles east and north of Gigondas.  Xavier felt this underappreciated appellation was being overlooked\, underpriced and allowed to dither.  So\, he converted the vineyards to bio-dynamic culture and put in a massive cash infusion to build an eco-sensitive winery 4 stories deep in solid rock. \n2017 Côte du Rhone\, Seguret\, Domaine de l’Amandine  One of the perfect hillside villages in southern Rhone.  Complete with world class restaurant and a view to die for it has attained the status of a CdR Village.  The history of Amandine begins in 1968\, when Jean-Pierre Verdeau\, accompanied by his wife Maryse\, founded the Domaine de l’Amandine\, driven by the desire to make his own wine from the few hectares left to him by his father.  The wines were first sold only to merchants until his daughter married a trained enologist from South Africa. \nThe North (Syrah\, is all she wrote) \n2015 Cornas\, Domaine Durand\, Empreintes  Family owned and operated by Eric and Joel Durand since 1991.  Incredibly steep granite slopes and terraces of 100% Syrah.  A notably hot dry vintage. \n2016 Crozes Hermitage\, Emmanuel Darnaud\, Les Trios Chenes  This domaine began in 2001 with 3.2 acres on the left bank of the Rhone.  It has grown to about 32 acres of small prime plots of mostly red grapes.  Some stems are left in the primary fermentation for 15 to 20 days before the wine is aged in “demi-muids” (600 litre) for 12 to 18 months.  This bottling was grown in Glacial Alluvium composed of river-rolled stones. \n2016 Saint Joseph\, E. Guigal  Established in 1946\, the year after WWII ended\, by Etienne Guigal\, who had worked for Vidal Fleury for 15 years before that.  Guru Robert Parker said about Guigal’s winemaking son\, “I have never seen a producer so fanatical about quality as Marcel Guigal”\, which undoubtedly influenced the rapid change in perception and quality of the wines of the Rhone. \nThis is a high-end exploration of fine\, food worthy wines\, and so\, we have planned with Hilton’s Chef Bianco several small plate accompaniments to make it even more enjoyable for your palate: \n\nBBQ Mushrooms with Polenta Smoked Almonds and Arugula\nBraised Pork Stew – Grilled Garbanzo\, Red Pepper\, Rosemary Voulevant\nCheese plate of Fontina\, Gloucester Cheddar\, and Manchego.\n\nSpace is limited by both Hilton space\, safe distancing\, and wine availability; so sign up early to be able to tell the wonderful story later to those who procrastinate and miss out.  Plan now to join us at 7 p.m. Friday\, October 15\, 2021 at the Hilton Harrisburg for this fun and educational tour of the Rhone Valley. It will be a great way to kick off an October weekend! \n100% COVID 19 vaccination proof with follow-up 14-day waiting period completion is required to confirm event reservations.   All CDC and PA DOH distancing and safety precautions as well as the Hilton Harrisburg’s practices and policies will be followed as we are their guests.  Tables of 4 persons each may be reserved via communication with your reservation\, or to the Treasurers. \nClick here to sign up online.  I promise you will not be disappointed with any feature of this event. \nMembers:  $90            Patrons:  $85           Nonmembers:  $100 \n 
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/red-red-rhone/
LOCATION:Hilton Harrisburg\, 1 North Second Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday ~ Wines of Italy
DESCRIPTION:by Marty Cook \nOur next Wine Wednesday focuses on the Wines of Italy this coming week on 10.13.2021 at 7:00 pm Eastern/New York Time. \nFrom a wine perspective\, Italy has a fascinating story. Twenty-five percent of the world’s recognized wine-producing grape varieties are indigenous to Italy. This is a direct tribute to the Romans\, who loved wine\, and to the Catholic Church\, whose monks were constantly cultivating new varieties of wine grapes as an extension of their passion for making sacramental wine. Unlike the French\, whose focus was on developing fewer grape varieties and only those of greater quality\, the Romans and subsequently the Italians focused on the quantity of different grape varieties as well as the quantity of wines produced. For that reason\, there is no shortage of different Italian wines from which to choose. \nFor this week’s Wine Wednesday on 10.13.2021 at 7:00 pm Eastern Time\, consider the many wines of Italy’s 20 Regions (comprised of 110 provinces) and choose the wine that you would enjoy featuring during our weekly Zoom broadcast. Some of what you might ponder could be a blend or single varietals ranging from Arneis\, Vermentino\, Primitivo (known as Zinfandel in the United States)\, Verdicchio\, Sangiovese\, Nero d’Avola\, Nebbiolo\, or another of Italy’s hundreds of indigenous wine grapes. And\, of course\, recent decades have seen regions such as Tuscany produce some outstanding blends and varietals from French grape varieties. So\, there is no shortage of material from which to choose. \nSo\, please join us for Wine Wednesday on 10.13.2021 at 7:00 pm Eastern Time. And\, as a reminder\, please send photos of the front and back labels from the bottle you select to WineCat@pa.net by 11 PM Tuesday evening for inclusion in our weekly PowerPoint of featured wines. We look forward to seeing you on the Zoom link shown below! \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85310180452?pwd=T3BzR1h6RU1leDZJNzlWZmFtZHl6QT09 \nMeeting ID: 853 1018 0452 \nPasscode: 076648 \nOne tap mobile \n+16465588656\,\,85310180452#\,\,\,\,*076648# US (New York) \n+13017158592\,\,85310180452#\,\,\,\,*076648# US (Washington DC) \nDial by your location \n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) \n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \nMeeting ID: 853 1018 0452 \nPasscode: 076648 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcle7i6keF
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SUMMARY:Banfi Portfolio Selections with Joe Via and his guest Pam Bernd
DESCRIPTION:by Marty Cook \nThis episode of our regularly scheduled Virtual Wine Tasting events on Sunday\, October 10th at 3:30 PM Eastern/New York time\, features Joe Via discussing the full line of products from Banfi Distributors with a focus on their Italian Wine Imports. During this segment\, Joe will interview his guest and Banfi representative\, Pam Bernd\, who spent 17 years with the PA Liquor Control Board in various roles that began during college and ultimately served as a buyer for French and Italian wines. Pam also held supervisory positions in the supply chain and marketing department of the PLCB before she began working for Banfi Wines in June of 2017\, initially as the manager for the entire State of PA and eventually adding to her territory with the States of Delaware and West Virginia. Pam earned an IT degree from Penn State and lives in Harrisburg with her 8 year old dog Bailey. Pam really enjoys drinking wines from Northern Rhone region of France\, especially Cote Roties\, and Syrah is her favorite varietal. \nBanfi has a vast selection of wines in its portfolio. We will taste three of those wines on Sunday\, October 10th at 3:30 PM. Those three wines are listed with PLCB codes below. \nBanfi Principessa Gavia Gavi       PLCB Code 000007358        $16.99 \nCastello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino       PLCB Code 000008239       $24.99 \nBanfi ASKA Bolgheri Rosso 2017       PLCB Code 000083200       $24.99 \nPlease join us to explore the Banfi Portfolio with these wines or another of your Banfi Portfolio favorites on Sunday\, October 10 at 3:30 PM Eastern/New York time.  No reservations required.  Simply connect via the Zoom link below.  We look forward to hearing from Joe and his guest\, and to sharing a Sunday afternoon glass of wine with you! \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81392021582?pwd=QTlsemtta2pYd3d2RFgrYktSdzZqUT09 \nMeeting ID: 813 9202 1582 \nPasscode: 363463 \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,81392021582#\,\,\,\,*363463# US (Chicago) \n+16465588656\,\,81392021582#\,\,\,\,*363463# US (New York) \nDial by your location \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) \n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \n+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) \n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \nMeeting ID: 813 9202 1582 \nPasscode: 363463 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kikhwg5d5 \n  \n 
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/banfi-portfolio-selections-with-guest-pam-bernd/
LOCATION:Wherever YOU Connect with Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T190000
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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday ~ Cabernet Franc
DESCRIPTION:by Marty Cook \nThe enigmatic Cabernet Franc. Parent grape of both Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon\, which are two of the six Noble Grapes. Parent grape to three of the six allowable red grapes permitted in a red Bordeaux blend\, and itself one of those six allowable red grapes. A grape that yields complex red wines\, with aromas of raspberry\, bramble\, and bell pepper\, Cabernet Franc is principally grown for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the Bordeaux style; but\, it can also be vinified alone\, as in the Loire’s Chinon or throughout the wine regions of North America’s East Coast. And\, yet\, it is a grape that evokes strong emotional responses in favor of or against it. \nJoin us for this week’s installment of Wine Wednesday on October 6th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time when we explore the many portrayals of Cabernet Franc wines. There is more to this wine than Chinon. And\, as a reminder\, shoot some photos of the front and back labels of your bottle of choice and send them to WineCat@pa.net by 11 PM Tuesday evening\, for inclusion in our weekly PowerPoint slide show. \nWe look forward to seeing you and learning about your Cabernet Franc during Wine Wednesday on October 6th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time!  Zoom link below. \nNO reservations necessary.  Just send label photos to WineCat as noted above and click the zoom link Wednesday evening at 7 PM to join.\nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84123773137?pwd=SjhrUjBrQkNHa0ROd0xrWEhEUDVLZz09 \n  \nMeeting ID: 841 2377 3137 \nPasscode: 113342 \nOne tap mobile \n+16465588656\,\,84123773137#\,\,\,\,*113342# US (New York) \n+13017158592\,\,84123773137#\,\,\,\,*113342# US (Washington DC) \n  \nDial by your location \n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) \n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \nMeeting ID: 841 2377 3137 \nPasscode: 113342 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/klQ44zAg2 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/wine-wednesdays-weekly-free-virtual-gatherings-2021-07-07-2021-08-04-2021-08-11-2021-10-06/
LOCATION:Wherever YOU Connect with Zoom
CATEGORIES:Informal,Social,Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211003T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211003T160000
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SUMMARY:Boordy Vineyards:  “To Make Great Wine is to Love its Home”       
DESCRIPTION:———————–by Joyce Soroka \nCOME JOIN US… for the last event in our Pennsylvania Wine Society 2021 “Summer in the Vineyard Series” on Sunday\, October 3rd at 1:00 p.m.! During this event\, you will share in an extraordinary wine tasting experience while also marking 75 years of Boordy Vineyards winemaking tradition. Boordy Vineyards is the oldest winery in the State of Maryland and the second oldest winery on the East Coast! You are sure to enjoy the wines from the Boordy Vineyards premium label Landmark Series of wines\, pared with your picnic lunch or foods you purchase from the on-location food truck\, along with live music and an incredibly charming vineyard setting amidst the atmosphere of the 2021 Harvest! We look forward to enjoying the event with you! \nWe will start with a guided tour of the winery\, its production facility\, and a preliminary wine tasting from the wine storage tanks inside the production facility. Following the tour\, we will gather in a shaded grassy area and sit at picnic tables where the Landmark Series wine tasting will be conducted. \nOur tasting will be from the Boordy Vineyards Premium Labeled Landmark Series of Wines. These wines are refreshingly crisp whites to complex\, age-worthy reds. Handcrafted wines are the finest representations of vintage year\, varietal character\, the geography of the Maryland regional  appellation\, and the soul of our winemakers. Made in limited quantities\, the Landmark wines are sourced from 100% Maryland grown grapes\, principally from the Boordy Vineyards estate vineyards in the Long Green Valley of Baltimore County and their South Mountain Vineyard in Frederick County. \n Boordy Vineyards has repeatedly won wine competitions at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition\, the San Francisco International Wine Competition\, the Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition and The Maryland Governor’s Cup. The Maryland Governor’s Cup\, established in 1984\, is limited to wines with a Maryland appellation (75% or greater Maryland-grown grapes). It is overseen by WYPR’s Cellar Notes host Al Spoler. His exacting discipline and panel of highly qualified judges make this competition an excellent bellwether for the impressive gains in quality of Maryland wines. \nWe will taste the following wines: \n1) 2020 Viognier ~ Aromas of honey and ripe peaches lead to a powerful flavor of ripe pear\, lychee and tangerine. Full bodied with alluring viscosity. Enjoy with seafood and spicy foods. Drink now through 2024. \n2) 2019 Chardonnay Dry Bench Reserve ~ From the “dry bench” of our South Mountain Vineyard. Full-bodied with aromas of lemon meringue and hazelnuts. Vanilla bean and lemon zest on the palate. \n3) 2020 Rosé ~ Lively flavors of freshly picked strawberries with cream\, rose petals and a lingering touch of citrus. A blend of estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon\, Merlot and Cabernet Franc picked early specifically for Rosé production. \n4) 2015 Landmark Reserve ~ Resemblant to the left bank of Bordeaux\, powerful structure\, deep flavors\, toasted vanilla bean\, chocolate\, brambleberry\, and sage\, with notes of Morello cherry\, and a touch of graphite. This wine won the 2020 Maryland Governor’s Cup Double Gold. \nThe competition’s WYPR’s Cellar Notes host\, Al Spoler\, writes\, “Boordy Vineyards walked away with the 2020 Governor’s Cup\, awarded to the best Maryland wine. Their 2015 LANDMARK RESERVE is a red blend produced during an exceptional growing season… the wine displayed ready-to-drink flavors\, a classic aroma and amazing depth. It also won a “Double Gold”\, a distinction indicating unanimous praise from the judges. This year’s competition was extremely tight\, with many of our local wineries entering exceptional wines; but\, at the end of the day\, Boordy’s superb red blend emerged as the champion.” \n 5) 2017 Lost Order No. 191 ~ Silky and smooth with rich aromas of blueberries\, violets\, and full grain leather. This Petit Verdot-led blend is full bodied on the palate with notes of black licorice\, dark chocolate and mixed berry cobbler. Aged for 18 months in 25% new French oak barrels. Drink now through 2035. \nUpon arrival at Boordy Vineyards\, you will check in at the Gate\, indicate you are with the PWS event. They will have a list of attendees and will direct you to parking. \nBring a picnic lunch or purchase something from the food truck vendor. La Barrita Restobar will be the resident food truck at Boordy Vineyards during our event. The food is Argentinian with an Italian flair. Menu items include Fried spicy chickpeas; Chorizo; (traditional Argentinian grilled sausage); beef\, chicken or spinach Empanadas; and Arugula salad with Burrata cheese and roasted red peppers and freshly made Balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Sandwiches include a Ribeye sandwich\, a NY Strip sandwich with the steak thinly sliced then breaded and fried. The sandwiches are served with a choice of fries or salad. Menu item prices range from $12-20. \nSo\, plan to join us on Sunday\, October 3 at 1:00 p.m. for the fun as we relax\, taste and discuss the exceptional Boordy Vineyards wines. The weather may be cooler\, thus reminding us that it is fall! We will be sitting at picnic tables; or\, if you prefer\, bring a lawn chair or seat cushion.   This is a “rain or shine” event\, with a contingency plan to retreat indoors\, if necessary\, where ample room is available.   Boordy Vineyards is located at 12820 Long Green Pike\, Hydes\, Maryland 21082.  From the Harrisburg area\, it is about a 75-minute drive first on the Interstate and then on well-maintained picturesque country roads. You will also be close to some covered bridges if you want to stop to enjoy them! This event is worth the trip! \nBoordy Vineyards wines will be sold at a 10% discount per bottle to PWS event attendees during this event only. \n100% COVID 19 vaccination proof with follow-up 14-day waiting period completion is required to confirm event reservations.  All CDC and PA DOH distancing and safety precautions will be followed.   Click here to make your reservations!  Admission prices are: \nMembers: $30                      Patrons: $25                         Nonmembers: $40 \n 
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/boordy-vineyards/
LOCATION:Boordy Vineyards\, 12820 Long Green Pike\, Hydes\, MD\, 21082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Informal
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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday ~ Wines from the Rhine and Mosel River Valleys
DESCRIPTION:Wines from the Rhine and Mosel River Valleys   by Marty Cook \n \nThe German wine industry marches to the beat of a different drum. Their wine classifications\, wine styles and intimidating wine labels with lots of words sporting umlauts over various vowels can be confusing at best. But\, the industry has a very long and rich tradition stemming back to the days of the Roman Empire and their wines are delicious and memorable. \nOne of the most salient features of the German wine industry are the river valleys where the vineyards grow. The water from the rivers warms the vines during harsh winters and keeps the grapes cool during summer nights. Two of the most prominent river valleys are the Rhine and the Mosel\, which bring us many popular wines where the principal grape is Riesling. This grape is used to make a number of exciting\, crisp\, citrusy white wines that range from dry to sweet. \nWant to explore some of these new and exciting wines? Grab a bottle of wine from the Rhine or Mosel and join us for this segment of Wine Wednesday on September 29th at 7:00 pm Eastern Time on the Zoom link below. Also\, please send photos of the front and back labels of your bottle to WineCat@pa.net by 11pm Tuesday evening for inclusion in our weekly PowerPoint slide show. \nWe look forward to seeing you on this next Wine Wednesday on September 29th at 7:00 pm Eastern/New York time on the Zoom link below! \nJoin Zoom Meeting ———————————————————————– \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84610389648?pwd=UkpESEZpVTdsUUtJMjV1TW02QWl2Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 846 1038 9648 \nPasscode: 635425 \nOne tap mobile \n+13017158592\,\,84610389648#\,\,\,\,*635425# US (Washington DC) \n+13126266799\,\,84610389648#\,\,\,\,*635425# US (Chicago) \nDial by your location \n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \n+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) \nMeeting ID: 846 1038 9648 \nPasscode: 635425 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdAspfBTD4
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/wine-wednesdays-weekly-free-virtual-gatherings-2021-07-07-2021-08-04-2021-08-11-2021-09-29/
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SUMMARY:Sake:  an Ancient Drink for the New World 
DESCRIPTION:—————-by Cathy Boyd \nSake has been on the Japanese table for over 1\,000 years.  Please join us on Sunday\, September 26th to try one\, two or even three sakes to see if it should join your table.  The PWS Zoom seminar\, hosted by Cathy Boyd\, will explore this ancient drink through a sampling of three sakes each representing a different grade of Junmai sake.  Junmai only sake will be the focus of this seminar. \n \nFor tasting during the seminar I have purchased:   \nHakutsuru Draft Sake Kobe      300 ml      #49972      $  6.49 \nMaboroshi Junmai Ginjo Sake     300 ml        #02961      $17.99 \nSoto Junmai Daiginjo Sake Niigata Prefecture    300 ml      #82200      $15.99 \nIf you are unable to buy these particular sakes\, try to obtain one\, two or three sakes that have the following on the label: \nJunmai    ~    Junmai Ginjo    ~    Junmai Daiginjo \nThe process of making sake is often compared to the process of making beer.  The two have their similarities and yet the making of sake is unlike any other because sake starts with rice.  And not the table rice found on grocery store shelves – but sake rice.  Much like wine where the better the grapes the better the wine – the same is for sake\, the better the rice\, the better the sake. \nAfter the rice selection\, the next step for the sakemaker is to choose other ingredients that impart flavor into the sake.  Choices include:  which yeast strain to use and which type of water – hard (kosui) or soft (nansui). \n \nOnce ingredients are selected then the sake making can begin.  The first step is the milling or polishing of the rice kernel.  Polishing removes a percentage of the outer layer of rice.  The lower percentage of polish of the rice gives the sake flavor and aroma that differs from the rice polished at a higher percentage.  The level of polish is called ‘SEIMAI BUAI’ – pronounced “Say My Boo Eye”. \nThe polishing is just the first of nine (or so) steps to making sake.  The other steps include washing\, steaming\, adding koji\, creation of the shubo\, fermentation of the moromi\, then pressing\, filtration and aging. \nI hope this short introduction to sake has created an interest to learn about sake in more detail.  I will discuss all the points mentioned here in greater detail during the ZOOM presentation on Sunday\, September 26th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern/New York time. \nPlease check back here closer to event time for the Zoom Link information.\n 
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/sake/
LOCATION:Wherever YOU Connect with Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational,Informal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T200000
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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday ~ Organic/Biodynamic Wines
DESCRIPTION:Organic and Biodynamic Wines   by Marty Cook \n Next week\, Wine Wednesday ventures into the confusing world of Organic and Biodynamic wines. The confusion stems from how these terms are defined and regulated. Our Federal government regulates use of the term “organic\,” but “biodynamic” has no legal definition. The following excerpts are from Dr. Vinny of Wine Spectator: \n “There are two types of organic listings on wine bottles. Wines can be made from certified organically grown grapes\, avoiding any synthetic pesticides or additives\, or\, to take it a step further\, “organic” wines are made from organically grown grapes\, and are also made without any added sulfites (though naturally occurring sulfites will still be present). \nBiodynamic is similar to organic farming in that both take place without synthetic chemicals; but biodynamic farming incorporates ideas about a vineyard as an entire ecosystem\, and it also includes things such as astrological influences and lunar cycles. A biodynamic wine means that the grapes are farmed biodynamically\, and that the winemaker did not make the wine with any common manipulations such as yeast additions or acidity adjustments. A wine “made from biodynamic grapes” means that a vintner used biodynamically grown grapes\, but followed a less strict list of rules in winemaking.” \nStill confused? Then\, join us on Wednesday\, September 22nd at 7:00 PM Eastern/New York Time for Wine Wednesday when we will discuss Organic and Biodynamic wines at greater length. Bring a representative wine of either of these genres with you and we will learn together! Also\, remember to photograph the labels of your wine bottle (front and back) and email them to WineCat@pa.net by 11 PM TUESDAY Eastern/New York time for inclusion in our weekly PowerPoint slide show of wines to be discussed! We look forward to seeing you!  All Zoom link information follows below. \n  \nUse this link to join the meeting: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89388931089?pwd=VC9yZjVyZGZvWkx1czJGTFRJdEgzUT09 \nMeeting ID: 893 8893 1089 \nPasscode: 576658 \nOne tap mobile \n+13017158592\,\,89388931089#\,\,\,\,*576658# US (Washington DC) \n+13126266799\,\,89388931089#\,\,\,\,*576658# US (Chicago) \nDial by your location \n        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \n        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \n        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \n        +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) \nMeeting ID: 893 8893 1089 \nPasscode: 576658 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcVM5gwolq
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/wine-wednesdays-weekly-free-virtual-gatherings-2021-07-07-2021-08-04-2021-08-11-2021-09-22/
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CATEGORIES:Informal,Social,Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210918T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210918T193000
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SUMMARY:An Evening at Nissley Vineyards
DESCRIPTION:——–by Cathy Boyd \nJoin the PWS at Nissley Vineyards on Saturday\, September 18th at 5pm to enjoy the newest collection of Nissley Vineyard Wines\, ‘The Reserve Collection’ and a fabulous grazing station prepared by Slice of Divine Charcuterie – www.sliceofdivinecharcuterie.com.   See the list of grazing station items and the nine wines at the end of this article.  Then make your reservation!! \nThe Reserve Collection is the bridge which joins the Nissley of the past with its future.  Nissley began when\, with time on his hands after retiring from the bridge construction trade\, J. Richard “Dick” Nissley planted several experimental acres of Seyval Blanc in the mid-70’s.  Shortly thereafter\, Dick became a winemaker and winery owner\, first opening in 1978 and eventually naming his venture with the family name\, Nissley Wine Cellars. Planting in Lancaster County at the time was somewhat of an experiment – there were only a few wineries operating in Pennsylvania at the time and conventional wisdom was that California or France was the place to grow grapes and operate a winery. \nGrowth and success was a slow and steady process made easier after his four children joined the venture – John as vineyard manager\, Judith as enterprise manager who and also started the Music in the Vineyard’ series (that continues today)\, Joyce doing the business accounting and bookkeeping and MaryLee overseeing the preservation and beautification of the grounds with her knack for horticulture. \nNissley’s focus until recently was on the production of hybrid and sweet wines. Then the grandson of Dick Nissley\, Jonas\, enters the picture in 2016.  Jonas has tweaked the lineup of Nissley wines with the introduction of the Nissley Reserve line.  The wines we will be tasting at our event on Saturday\, September 18th\, will be the Nissley Reserve wines. \nThe Reserve line was started with Merlot in 2016 and showcases Pennsylvania wines through the use of excellent fruit\, expert winemaking practices and barrel aging.  Cabernet Franc was added in 2017\, Chardonnay in 2018 and Cabernet Sauvignon in 2019.  Next to be added will be a Meritage.  Originally the Reserve program was to showcase only estate fruit but the recent cold weather of 2017 and 2018 killed 80% of the 5000+ vines that were planted.  The vineyards have since been replanted and the first harvest of Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay will be this year.  Nissley will continue their labor of love in the vineyard and keep planting vinifera grapes even with the inevitable headaches and hair pulling they bring! \nRecently hired winemaker\, Andy Reagan\, is there to lessen the headaches and hair pulling\, and this year is his first harvest at Nissley.  A native of Virginia\, and a former Marine Corps reservist\, Andy has had a passion for wine that started well before the national legal drinking age of 21.  Andy summered in his youth in Hudson Valley\, at Benmarl Vineyards helping in the vineyard and/or the cellar. After graduating from the Marine Corps RTD\, Parris Island\, SC he returned to Benmarl Vineyards where is sister\, Anne\, was the winemaker\, and began to learn the trade in depth.  After several years at Benmarl\, Andy returned to Virginia. \nSince then Andy has made wine at a number of eastern wineries with distinction\, where he has led a rebirth of several vineyards\, won numerous platinum\, gold and Best of Class awards and was invited to pour his wine at the James Beard House.  Some of the prominent wineries include Chrysalis Vineyards\, Jefferson Vineyards\, Old House Vineyards and most recently Horton Vineyards where he guided the 2016 Petit Manseng to winning the 2019 Virginia Governor’s Cup. \nBelow is the wine line-up and food accompaniments for our event.  **All wine purchases during the evening will receive a 20% discount\nThe WINES \n“The Jester” – Pét-Nat wine.  A traditional form of sparkling wine. \n2018 and 2019 Reserve CHARDONNAY \n2018 and 2019 Reserve MERLOT \n2018 and 2019 Reserve CABERNET FRANC \n2019 Reserve CABERNET SAUVIGNON \n2017 Estate Bottled CHAMBOURCIN \n  \nThe FOOD – a GRAZING TABLE by Slice of Divine Charcuterie \nCHEESES – Manchego\, Pecorino\, Ricotta Salata\, Burrata\, Parmigiano-Reggiano\, Everything Goat Cheese\, Drunken Goat\, Merlot Bellavitano\, Asiago\, Saint Agur Blue \nMEATS – Prosciutto\, Dry Aged Salami\, Spicy Dry Aged Salami\, Capocollo\, Speck\, Soppersata\, Bresaola\, Chorizo\, Rosemary Ham \nDIPS & SPREADS – Roasted Garlic Hummus\, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus\, Tzatziki\, Olive Tapenade\, Marinated Feta Salad\, Shirazi Salad\, Tabbouleh Salad\, Whole Grain Dijon Mustard\, Spicy Brown Mustard\, Raspberry Compote\, Fig Jam\, Tomato Jam\, Honey \nGARNISHES – Dolmades\, Marinated Olives\, Marinated Artichokes\, Cherry Tomatoes\, Mediterranean Cucumbers\, Mini Peppers\, Tomato & Mozzarella Platter\, Honey Comb\, Fresh Figs\, Assorted Dried Fruits\, Assorted Nuts\, Dried Citrus\, Assorted Fresh Fruits\, Prosciutto Wrapped Peaches\, Prosciutto Wrapped Cantaloupe \nBREADS & CRACKERS – Seasoned Pita Bread\, Naan\, Baguettes\, Herbed Focaccia\, Crackers & Chips \n100% COVID 19 vaccination proof with follow-up 14-day waiting period completion is required to confirm event reservations.  All CDC and PA DOH distancing and safety precautions\, as well as Nissley Vineyards policies will be observed.\nRegister here!      Members: $50       Patrons: $45       Nonmembers: $60
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/an-evening-at-nissley-vineyards/
LOCATION:Nissley Vineyards\, 140 Vintage Drive\, Bainbridge\, PA\, 17502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday ~ Your First Wine
DESCRIPTION:Your First Wine(s)     by Marty Cook \n  \nA “tell all” segment of Wine Wednesday will occur next Wednesday\, September 15th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York Time. That’s when we get into some personal (and\, possibly ancient) history regaling the tale of your first wine or wines or\, to make it easier\, one of the first wines you ever tasted. We all had to start somewhere and the moniker of “wine aficionado” is not earned in a day. \n  \n“ONCE UPON A TIME…” you discovered wine. Boone’s Farm aside (and\, maybe it really was Boone’s Farm\, which is actually malt-based and not a real wine)\, what were some of the first wines that you enjoyed drinking and to which you are willing to admit?!? Please tell us!!! Inquiring minds are dying for a good laugh!!! \n  \nBut\, seriously… whether it was Riunite (I liked their Cella wine) or Lancer’s Rosé\, or Leonard Kreusch’s Moselblumchen (and\, I could go on\, but will refrain!)\, clue us into what you were quaffing (probably straight from the bottle\, no doubt) and subsequently using the empty bottles for candle holders! Anyone for Banfi’s Chianti in a wicker basket?!? \n  \nSo\, let’s have some fun! Join us for Wine Wednesday on this coming Wednesday\, September 15th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York Time when we put aside our inner snob and revisit our wine drinking roots\, and maybe even tell a few funny stories about “back in the day”! \n  \nOh\, and\, please remember to send photos of your bottle’s labels (front and back) to WineCat@pa.net by 11:00 pm Tuesday evening so that we can assimilate your photos into our PowerPoint Cavalcade of Wines From Yesteryear so that we can fully appreciate the wine or wines on which you first test-drove your palate! \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you for Wine Wednesday on this coming Wednesday\, September 15th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York Time! Please join us via the following Zoom link: \n  \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/85190907978?pwd=OWtzZDd0K0J0QXFiOEdORnkzcFFnZz09 \nMeeting ID: 851 9090 7978\nPasscode: 202372\nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,85190907978#\,\,\,\,*202372# US (Washington DC)\n+13126266799\,\,85190907978#\,\,\,\,*202372# US (Chicago) \nDial by your location\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)\nMeeting ID: 851 9090 7978\nPasscode: 202372\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kmR0mWoZg
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/wine-wednesdays-weekly-free-virtual-gatherings-2021-07-07-2021-08-04-2021-08-11-2021-09-15/
LOCATION:Wherever YOU Connect with Zoom
CATEGORIES:Informal,Social,Virtual via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Meaghan Frank of Dr. Konstatin Frank Winery - Finger Lakes\, NY
DESCRIPTION:——- by Marty Cook           \nHigh above the steep southwestern slope of Keuka Lake\, to the north of the town of Hammondsport\, New York\, sits a winery founded in 1961 by Dr. Konstantin Frank. The Dr. Frank Winery pioneered the vinifera movement in the Eastern United States. It was here in 1957 that Dr. Konstantin Frank planted the first East Coast vinifera vines\, which launched the “Vinifera Revolution”. This movement would have a lasting effect on the course of winemaking in New York and Eastern America. Four generations strong\, the Frank family are leaders in grape growing and winemaking throughout the Finger Lakes and beyond. \nIn the intervening sixty years\, the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery has grown and flourished and the operation has remained under the guidance of the very qualified Frank family members. The winery occupies a place of preeminence among East Coast wineries as well as American wineries in general. Their wines have garnered countless awards and have firmly established the Finger Lakes as one of the best winegrowing regions in the United States as well as in the world\, producing cooler climate wines such as Riesling\, Gewürztraminer\, Grüner Veltliner\, and Rkatsiteli that rival the best that the world has to offer! \nOn Sunday\, September 12th at 3:30 pm\, it is our pleasure to host an hour of wine discussion and tasting with guest\, Meaghan Frank\, the great-grand-daughter of Dr. Konstantin Frank. Meaghan is the Marketing arm of the Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery and she will introduce us to a trio of their incredible wines from the Finger Lakes Region: \n2020 Rkatsiteli ~ A Georgian grape variety that dates back to 3000 B.C. and the oldest known grape variety in the world. Light\, crisp\, dry\, and delightfully refreshing! Scored 93 Points and “Wine of the Month” from the Finger Lakes Times (August 2021). \n2018 “Eugenia” Dry Riesling ~ Our driest Riesling made from vines dating back to 1968\, this wine received 94 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. \n2017 Brut ~ Three traditional champagne grapes (a blend of Chardonnay\, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) aged Méthode Champenoise for at least 36 months. A “Top 100 Best Buys in the World” with a score of 92 Points from Wine & Spirits Magazine (August 2021). \nVisit the following link to purchase the above wines at a 20% discount and have them shipped to you at a flat rate of $10 in advance of this virtual wine tasting: https://www.drfrankwines.com/pa-wine-society/ \nAll purchases for this Pennsylvania Wine Society event will be discounted by 20%. Also\, a $10 flat shipping rate will be applied at the cart for all orders of 1 to 11 bottles pertaining to this Pennsylvania Wine Society event. Shipping of 12 or more bottles is free. These shipping rates apply for all States to which Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery ships!   So\, please join us on Sunday\, September 12th at 3:30 pm on the Zoom link shown below\, when the Pennsylvania Wine Society will host a live hour-long event with Meaghan Frank as she features the above three wines from her family’s winery! \nZOOM LINK:   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87318027853?pwd=MW1VU1c5bHdjRHBDSGZ0S3ZNSDVHUT09 \nMeeting ID: 873 1802 7853  \nPasscode: 716786  \nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,87318027853#\,\,\,\,*716786# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,87318027853#\,\,\,\,*716786# US (Washington DC) \nDial by your location\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n \nMeeting ID: 873 1802 7853 \nPasscode: 716786 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdobzJy6rF \n 
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/meaghan-frank-of-dr-konstatin-frank-winery-finger-lakes-ny/
LOCATION:Wherever YOU Connect with Zoom
CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday ~ Merlot
DESCRIPTION:This much-maligned grape remains the favorite of many\, save for the movie-goers who fell prey to undeserved bad press in “Sideways”.   Tell us about your favorite Merlot! \n___________________________________________________________ \nAdditional details for each individual event are posted here closer to the actual event date\, and distributed to PWS members and those on our distribution list via e-mail in advance of the event each week. \nYou may request to be placed on the mailing list for a complimentary 3-month trial by entering your full name and email address at the top of the home page.   If you want to be a Member or Patron\, and enjoy all the benefits and events\, click here to join! \nPlease check back here the week of the event for Zoom connection information.
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/wine-wednesdays-weekly-free-virtual-gatherings-2021-07-07-2021-08-04-2021-08-11-2021-09-08/
LOCATION:Wherever YOU Connect with Zoom
CATEGORIES:Informal,Social,Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210901T200000
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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday ~ Cabernet Sauvignon
DESCRIPTION:by Marty Cook \nCabernet Sauvignon\, often referred to as “The King of Wine Grapes”\, is the topic of our upcoming installment of Wine Wednesday on this coming Wednesday\, September 1st at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time.   One of the Noble Grapes\, “Cab Sauv” is representative of so many stylistic interpretations owing to “place” and “winemaker preference”.  An offspring of a natural crossing between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc (hence\, the name “Cabernet Sauvignon”)\, this revered grape can portray Old World or New World styles\, as well as some that bridge those two styles. \nWhat version of Cabernet Sauvignon represents your particular preference?  Is it the higher acid and lower alcohol content of the traditional Old World style\, or do you enjoy a more full-bodied “big\, bold\, and fruit forward” style of a New World portrayal from\, say\, Napa?  There are regions that perhaps should not insist on growing this grape due to their lack of sunlight and heat.  Or\, will those regions have the last laugh as climate change smiles on their fortunes with more heat and sunlight?  So\, grab a bottle of a Cabernet Sauvignon from the region that you prefer and share it with us as we enjoy another round of Wine Wednesday on the Zoom link shown below! \nAs always\, we ask that you send photos of the front and back labels of your wine bottle to WineCat@pa.net by 11 p.m. Tuesday evening for inclusion in our weekly PowerPoint “Slide Show of Stars” as we trot out each of the wines that our participants choose to feature! \nWe look forward to seeing all of you this coming Wednesday for this week’s installment of Wine Wednesday on September 1st at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time at the Zoom link below! \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81232054782?pwd=S0JBLzUrcDRGVnJFMmhzQWRHNUlRQT09 \n Meeting ID: 812 3205 4782\nPasscode: 653814 \nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,81232054782#\,\,\,\,*653814# US (Washington DC)\n+13126266799\,\,81232054782#\,\,\,\,*653814# US (Chicago) \nDial by your location\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)\nMeeting ID: 812 3205 4782\nPasscode: 653814 \nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kiVq28f5S \n 
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/wine-wednesdays-weekly-free-virtual-gatherings-2021-07-07-2021-08-04-2021-08-11-2021-09-01/
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CATEGORIES:Informal,Social,Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210827T185000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210827T210000
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SUMMARY:Allegro Cadenza
DESCRIPTION:by Lynne Beeson__________ \n \nThe Allegro Cadenza event on August 27th has limited seats remaining!  Save your spot here!   All event information is kept current on the PWS website or contact the Treasurers for information.  For those fortunate to have seats reserved\, here are Carl’s notes on the tasting lineup. \nThe Cadenza Vineyards wines speak from forty years of growing grapes at one special place.  Over time we have started to understand what works for us here.  It starts with Chardonnay and moves through Cabernet Sauvignon and then Merlot and finishes with Petit Verdot blends. \nOur Chardonnay Vineyard was originally planted in 1973 (along with our Cabernet Sauvignon)\, and while time and climate have not been kind to the vines\, we have steadily re-planted with better clones and rootstocks.  In true French fashion\, our Chardonnay block contains 8 different clones all ripening at different times but harvested together.  The wine tastes less of “Chardonnay” and more of “Allegro” (or\, rather\, “Cadenza”).  The fruit is barrel-fermented in newer French oak barrels\, and it remains in the same barrel up until bottling.  The richness of the lees fills out the wine and fleshes out the flavors. \n2019 Chardonnay – Our most recent Chardonnay is the culmination of my search for balance between barrels and fruit.  Struggling to balance the fermentation in barrels while retaining fruit characteristics is anathema to both techniques.  The solution seems to lie in the ripeness and chemistries found at harvest in our vineyard. \n2017 Chardonnay – This vintage has hit its stride and is starting to exhibit the mature flavors that our older vintages showcase while retaining enough primary fruit to provide liveliness and complexity. \n2014 Allegro Reserve Chardonnay – To show that even our whites have ageability\, it was necessary to include an older one.   The 2014 exhibits flavors of honey and butterscotch while retaining enough acidity to balance the richness. \nOur Merlot block was part of our re-planting in 2015.  Having sourced budwood from our friends at Black Ankle\, we were able to plant clean vines on what we consider the “heirloom” part of our vineyard site. French ENTAV clone 181 on de-vigorizing 101-14 rootstock brings the yields in this iron and clay rich field down to two and a half tons per acre. \n2017 Merlot – Vineyards are planted for the next generation\, and our three acre block produced a wine in 2017 that justified the planting. Then a year later\, we lost one third to freeze damage\, and thus began the slow turning towards Petit Verdot.  Merlot is the grape that makes the wine that is easy to like … and to hate … and to love. \n“Bridge” was a wine conceived initially with John Crouch back in 2001. It was meant to be a bridge between his Cadenza tradition and my own (which wouldn’t begin for another four years.)  It has come to take on the significance of being our “Second Wine” in the Bordeaux tradition. The blend changes from year to year\, but the quality remains the same. \n2019 Bridge – Petit Verdot 65%/Merlot 27%/Cabernet Sauvignon 8%.  2019 was a strong but not stellar vintage–hence\, no Cadenza–and yet the Petit Verdot and Merlot solidly ripened. The wine is still young and still has hints of the new barrels in which it was aged and which gave it some of its tannic structure. \n2017 Bridge – Merlot 36%/Cabernet Franc 34%/Cabernet Sauvignon 22%/Petit Verdot 7%.  Merlot and Cabernet Franc have such an affinity for each other and together produce blends which form a sweetness that seems incongruous to the tannic structure. This Bridge is much more gregarious and charismatic than our Cadenzas\, while at the same time having a complex set of flavors and textures that draws one in. \nOur flagship wine\, the redundantly named “Cadenza Vineyards Cadenza” has been a tradition of Bordeaux blends since 1984.  Some years favor Merlot\, while others Cabernet Sauvignon or Petit Verdot.  Time and learning has shifted this wine from its Cabernet roots to Merlot and on to Petit Verdot dominance.  But the blend has always been of the highest importance.  This is a wine that speaks to the potential of fine wine in Pennsylvania. \n2017 Cadenza – Petit Verdot 41%/Cabernet Sauvignon 38%/Merlot 16%/Cabernet Franc 5%.  As young vines\, the tannins on the Petit Verdot are not nearly as impenetrable as will be the case as these vines age\, and therefore the Merlot and Cabernet Franc quotient is quite minimal. This wine achieves a body and richness which belies the fact that it is the first harvest off the new plantings. \nThe Cadenza wines are meant to be aged and enjoyed mature even though they are sometimes too enticing while young.  The Crouch Cadenzas were tough in their youth while my tradition relies on Merlot to soften the Cabernet tannins and provide a mid-palate that entices.  Typical lifespan for Bridge and Cadenza is over twenty years.  A maximum lifespan has not yet been determined. \n1998 Cadenza – 95% Cabernet Sauvignon/3% Merlot/2% Cabernet Franc. The last Cadenza made by John and Tim Crouch (and the first one that I helped work on as well.)  Stylistically this is the last of its kind\, relying almost solely on the Cabernet Sauvignon to carry the moniker. The early winemaking notes claim that this wine was softer in its youth than other Cadenzas of its ilk\, and that staggers the imagination to ponder what the 1995 or 1991 might have tasted like when young. \nAll of the Cadenza Vineyards wines are aged in 100% new French oak barrels (with the exception of some whites which are in older barrels). The whites are aged for approximately 8-10 months and filtered prior to bottling while the reds are aged for 18-22 months and not filtered. \n2020 Barrel Sample Blend – As the wines develop over time\, we look forward to seeing how they best work together in blends. 2020\, for all of its pandemical trials and tribulations\, did yield wine that will find its way into the Cadenza milieu.  Taste the potential future of Cadenza. \nThis promises to be a delightful summer evening at Allegro!   We will be on the covered deck weather permitting; or if not\, will move indoors to the barrel room.  Bring a light jacket or sweater. \n100% COVID 19 vaccination proof with follow-up 14-day waiting period completion is required to confirm event reservations.  All current CDC\, PA DOH and Allegro Winery safety precautions and infection prevention precautions will be observed. \nPlease plan to have dinner or a generous snack prior to arrival. Planned not to distract the palate\, simple cheese and cracker nibbles will accompany these nine fabulous Cadenza wines.  Also plan your travel time to easily gather by 6:50 PM on Friday\, August 27th at Allegro Winery—3475 Sechrist Road\, Brogue\, Pennsylvania 17309.  Ph: 717-927-9148.  See you there! \nGo to Website Reservations            Member:  $85         ~       Patron Member: $80 \n 
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/allegro-cadenza/
LOCATION:Cadenza Vineyards\, Brogue PA\, 3475 Sechrist Road\, Brogue\, PA\, 17309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday ~ Your Favorite Wine?
DESCRIPTION:Maybe there is a wine that you reserve for very special occasions\, or another of which you can never get enough\, or another without which you could never live.  Is it your favorite?  What is that wine? \n___________________________________________________________ \nAdditional details for each individual event are posted here closer to the actual event date\, and distributed to PWS members and those on our distribution list via e-mail in advance of the event each week. \nYou may request to be placed on the mailing list for a complimentary 3-month trial by entering your full name and email address at the top of the home page.   If you want to be a Member or Patron\, and enjoy all the benefits\, click here to join! \nPlease check back here the week of the event for Zoom connection information.
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/wine-wednesdays-weekly-free-virtual-gatherings-2021-07-07-2021-08-04-2021-08-11-2021-08-25/
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CATEGORIES:Informal,Social,Virtual via Zoom
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210822T170000
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SUMMARY:Paso Robles - AVA Updates
DESCRIPTION:Photo Courtesy of Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance \nPlease join PWS and Host Joe Via on August 22nd at 3:30 p.m. Eastern/New York time\, for a look at the Central Coast in California.  Specifically\, the Paso Robles AVA including updates and new things to look for on wine shelves.  As this wine appellations’ law evolves\, so will the labels. \nFor Cabernet and Rhone-style fans out there\, selection and value are there now for these wines if you know where and what to look for. Keep the grills fired up! \n  \nPlease check back here in future weeks for additional details\, as well as the Zoom link information to include you in this event!
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/paso-robles-ava-updates/
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CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T190000
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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday ~ Chardonnay
DESCRIPTION:This ubiquitous grape of French origin grows well in nearly all terroir and exhibits a multiplicity of aromas and flavors reflective of those terroir.  Yet\, there  are those who decry this wine with “Anything But Chardonnay!”  Why is it hated and what is your favorite Chardonnay? \n___________________________________________________________ \nAll details for each individual event are posted here closer to the actual event date\, and distributed to PWS members and those on our distribution list via e-mail in advance of the event each week. \nYou may request to be placed on the mailing list for a complimentary 3-month trial by entering your full name and email address at the top of the home page.   If you want to be a Member or Patron\, and enjoy all the benefits\, click here to join! \nPlease check back here the week of the event for Zoom connection information.
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/wine-wednesdays-weekly-free-virtual-gatherings-2021-07-07-2021-08-04-2021-08-11-2021-08-18/
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CATEGORIES:Informal,Social,Virtual via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Stony Run Winery
DESCRIPTION:Stony Run Winery – A Passion for Excellence\nby Joyce Soroka ———– \nThere is a place to the east of southcentral PA. It is a magical place. A place where they make incredible wines. This place is known as Stony Run Winery. Owner and Winemaker Larry Shrawder is the man with the magical touch. He came out of nowhere to wow the crowd at the 2018 PA Wine Excellence Awards when Stony Run Winery took top honors with his 2016 Cabernet Franc. A lot of eyes were opened during that occasion. Larry spoke with the crowd and his wine and words made it entirely evident to the Members and Friends of the Pennsylvania Wine Society that a new\, powerful\, and very well-versed voice had been introduced to the Pennsylvania winemaking scene. Such passion in this individual! Such quality in his wines! \nWe will convene at Stony Run Winery on Sunday\, August 15th at 2:00 p.m. at their beautiful tasting facility – known as The Cellar by Stony Run – which is located in Breinigsville\, PA.  This campus alone is worth a visit. An easy drive of a mere 85 minutes by Interstate Highway will take you there from the Harrisburg (PA) area. It is situated in a pastoral setting that exudes peace and tranquility. There is plenty of seating\, both inside and out\, on upper decks\, in courtyards\, or inside its spacious confines. The Pennsylvania Wine Society Members and Guests will be seated in the rear Courtyard under the shade of table umbrellas for this event.  Our fallback position is to be indoors\, in the event of inclement weather. \n  \nOur event has us tasting eight of the best East Coast wines you have ever tasted! Those who have yet to experience the wines of Stony Run Winery\, are definitely in for a treat! The tasting will consist of a flight of four whites and a flight of four reds\, as follows: \n2017 Sparkling Brut ~ An elegant celebration of the traditional Champagne blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. \n2019 Albariño ~ Pale yellow in color with aromas of stone fruit\, nectarine and white peach with a hint of Key lime meringue. The middle palate offers layers of lemon grass ripe apple and kumquat. The finish shows restrained and elegant acidity along with mineral notes of limestone. \n2017 Grüner Veltliner ~ A subtle floral nose complements refreshing lemon-lime flavors with hints of green apple on the palate making this a versatile food pairing partner. This wine took top honors as the Farm Show Best of Show with top scores for both dry white and overall white at the 2019 competition. \n2017 Chardonnay Reserve ~ Our traditional Chardonnay features a bouquet of vanilla and toasted oak. Butter and caramel are prevalent on the palate. This wine took the Silver Medal at the Finger Lakes International Competition in 2019. \n2016 Merlot Reserve ~ Ripe plum\, black cherry\, and dark berry flavors compliment caramel notes. Aged in French and American oak. \n2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ~ A nose of plum and lilac continues on the palate with nuances of toasted caramel and dark red fruits. Beautiful oak notes provide a pleasing finish. \n2016 Cabernet Franc Reserve ~ Deep currants and blackberries with toasty oak define the nose while the palate shows a supple array of bright raspberry and red plum flavors. This wine was the top award winner at the Pennsylvania Wine Society Wine Excellence Awards for 2018. NOTE: This wine is now SOLD OUT; but\, a supply remains for our enjoyment and will be available for purchase during our Pennsylvania Wine Society event. \n2017 Flagship ~ This is an elegant celebration of all five traditional varieties authorized for inclusion in Bordeaux wines: Merlot\, Cabernet Sauvignon\, Cabernet Franc\, Malbec\, and Petit Verdot\, all of which are grown in our Kempton (PA) vineyard. It balances deep red fruit flavors with supple tannins. \nStony Run Winery will make the above wines and all of their other wines available for sale at a 10% discount for odd lots of bottles and at a 20% discount per case lots (increments of 12 bottles) to Pennsylvania Wine Society attendees during this event only. \nEveryone is urged to pack and bring a picnic lunch to this event so to pair the foods they wish to have with the incredible wines of Stony Run Winery. Or\, as an alternative\, Stony Run Winery sells a small plate charcuterie as an option if you prefer not to pack a lunch. The plates are designed for 2 people to share while tasting wine and the selection of choices range from a cheese trio to simple spreads to sweet sensations.  Prices range from $7-10 per plate. For our event only\, Stony Run Winery will provide a complimentary charcuterie plate as depicted here for every table of four. \nPlan now to join us for this extraordinary wine tasting experience. Come and witness for yourself the magic of Stony Run Winery and share the wine experience with Pennsylvania Wine Society Members and Friends\, enjoying a relaxing wine tasting and food pairing. And\, take some time to enjoy works of art from local artists on display throughout the interior of the Breinigsville facility. It does not get better than this beautiful Lehigh Valley setting! \nSo\, please  join us on Sunday\, August 15 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Cellar by Stony Run. Set your GPS for 150 Independent Road\, Breinigsville\, PA 18031 and please arrive for check-in  between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. \nWe look forward to safely enjoying this event with you! 100% COVID 19 vaccination with follow-up waiting period completion is required to confirm event reservations. Thank you. \n Go to Website Reservations                  Member: $30               Patron: $25              Nonmember: $40 \n 
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/stony-run-winery/
LOCATION:The Cellar by Stony Run\, 150 Independent Rd\, Breinigsville\, PA\, 18031\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday ~ "Plonk"
DESCRIPTION:PLONK          by Marty Cook \nWhat is “Plonk”?  Wikipedia defines it thusly: \n“Plonk is a non-specific and derogatory term used primarily in British and Australian English for cheap\, low-quality wine. It is believed to come from Australian slang\, in reference to blanc\, before it became naturalised in Britain. Despite the reference to the colour white\, the term is not limited to white wine\, and can as easily indicate a red wine or rosé.” \nFor the sake of this segment of Wine Wednesday\, which takes place on Wednesday\, August 11th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time\, we will elevate our definition by interpreting “Plonk” as inexpensive (“affordable”) wines of little or no repute that are nonetheless palatable\, easy-drinking wines.  We could go so far as to say that they are wines that you would not be embarrassed to serve but about which you may not necessarily care to share the details.  We could go so far as to include jug wines\, box wines\, and even canned wines\, although there are many examples of affordable\, easy-drinking wines that are packaged in 750 ml bottles.  Some may go so far as to have cork closures! The key ingredient in all of this is “affordable” and “palatable” wines. If that is Boone’s Farm Strawberry Hill or Gallo Hearty Burgundy\, then so be it.  Or\, if you get on your inner snob\, then it might be some version of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. To each their own. \nSo\, put your pride aside\, hold your nose\, and confess what wine really gets you through the workweek. Join us on Wednesday\, August 11th at 7:00 pm Eastern/New York time for this coming installment of Wine Wednesday and be ready to share your favorite Plonk with us! Oh\, and\, as always\, please photograph the front and back labels of your chosen wine and send those pics to WineCat@pa.net by 11 p.m. Tuesday evening for inclusion in our weekly PowerPoint slide show presentation. We hope to see you at the Zoom link shown below. Take care! \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83188822681?pwd=am9vbUU1ajBra25wL3hDSUtWNkFPdz09  \nMeeting ID: 831 8882 2681\nPasscode: 488490\nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,83188822681#\,\,\,\,*488490# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,83188822681#\,\,\,\,*488490# US (Washington DC) \nDial by your location\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\nMeeting ID: 831 8882 2681\nPasscode: 488490\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/keGazllNUd \n 
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/wine-wednesdays-weekly-free-virtual-gatherings-2021-07-07-2021-08-04-2021-08-11/
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CATEGORIES:Informal,Social,Virtual via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Louis Jadot Chardonnay Comparison
DESCRIPTION:Louis Jadot Chardonnay Comparison            by Marty Cook \nPlease join us with Host Joe Via on Sunday\, August 8th at 3:30 pm Eastern/New York Time for an hour long presentation that will explain and lead us through tasting of Chardonnay wines from the Burgundy region of France. Did  you know that a white\, Burgundy wine is\, by definition\, almost always a Chardonnay? Joe will demonstrate this by comparing three white\, Burgundy wines from Maison Louis Jadot that are all made from the Chardonnay grape. With oak\, with-out oak and Pouilly-Fuisse (po͞oˌyē fwēˈsā). Huh? \nThis will be a tasting and discussion about three Louis Jadot white\, Burgundy’s (Chardonnay’s). Three rather different Chardonnay’s.  Joe will discuss how each of these wines has its own distinctions and application for food pairing. The discussion will also touch upon basic Burgundy geography and weather. Grapes will be discussed with maps of the Burgundy region; but\, the discussion will ultimately zero in on the Mâconnais district which is located in the south of the Burgundy wine region in France. The three wines selected will also help us understand the French Appellation of Origin (AOC) system. Like zeroing in on a bulls-eye\, each wine tasted will take us a little closer to the center. And\, what better time to learn more about Chardonnay than on a hot August afternoon! \nAll three of these offerings have standard store availability in Pennsylvania Fine Wine & Good Spirits Stores at affordable prices. \n \n  \nLouis Jadot White Burgundy \nPA LCB Code #6406 \n$18.99 \n“This Bourgogne Chardonnay is a fruity wine showing aromas of flowers and fruit flesh; it is harmonious and very pleasant. Ideally it can be drunk with vegetable terrines\, poultry\, goat cheese but also as an apéritif. It will be very pleasant at a temperature between 10 to 12°C. After 2 or 3 years of aging\, other aromas will develop allowing this chardonnay to be paired with a more sophisticated cuisine.”    –Winemaker notes \n  \n \nLouis Jadot Macon Villages Chardonnay \nPA LCB Code #7206 \n$15.99 \n“The Mâcon Villages area is located in the southern part of Burgundy\, close to the Beaujolais area. This appellation is the largest of the Mâconnais area\, covering about 2 500 ha of vineyards and 43 communes. Forty three villages have the right to produce Mâcon Blanc Villages. Mâcon Villages are only white wines. The wines are made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The limestone subsoil of the Monts du Mâconnais are ideal for growing the Chardonnay grapes. Some small areas produce exceptional wines. The Louis Jadot Mâcon Blanc Villages is made from grapes from these different areas.”  –Winemaker notes \n  \n \nLouis Jadot Pouilly-Fuisse \nPA LCB Code #6411 \n$27.99 \n“Deep straw—yellow. Opulent cream and toast aromas. Moderately full—bodied\, ripe palate with vibrant acidity. Supple and drinking beautifully. Drink now.” \n–Winemaker notes \n  \nSo\, plan now to pick up some or all three of the above Louis Jadot wines that we will  discuss and join us on Zoom (the link is shown below) on Sunday\, August 8th at 3:30 pm Eastern Time to learn more about the nuance that can be found in three wines from the same region. We look forward to seeing you! \nJoin “Louis Jadot Chardonnay Comparison” by clicking on the following link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81977194944?pwd=Z0JIM0tRRFRuUTU4MEVsVzJ2UjhTdz09 \nMeeting ID: 819 7719 4944\nPasscode: 807062\nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,81977194944#\,\,\,\,*807062# US (Washington DC)\n+13126266799\,\,81977194944#\,\,\,\,*807062# US (Chicago) \nDial by your location\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)\nMeeting ID: 819 7719 4944\nPasscode: 807062\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdFyW2omI1 \n 
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/louis-jadot-chardonnay-comparison/
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CATEGORIES:Educational,Virtual via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday ~ "if  you could have only one wine..."
DESCRIPTION:by Marty Cook \nImagine being marooned on a desert island with nothing but a secure\, climate-controlled wine cellar and an endless supply of wine but limited to only one varietal or blend. Not necessarily your favorite\, but possibly your “forever” wine. What would that one wine be? \nAll details will be distributed to PWS members in advance of the event each week.  Everyone may always check back here the week of the event for Zoom connection information!
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LOCATION:Wherever YOU Connect with Zoom
CATEGORIES:Informal,Social,Virtual via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery Tour & Tasting
DESCRIPTION:The Waltz’s sixth generation farm is situated on a beautiful hill in Lancaster County\, PA.  For generations\, the farm produced traditional crops including tobacco\, corn\, soybeans and wheat. The vineyards were planted in 1997.  The farm enjoys a Continental Climate similar to Northern Italy and Central France. This unique micro-climate also boasts well-drained soils and adequate air flow for vineyards. \nJan Waltz\, sixth generation Lancaster County farmer\, and his wife Kimberly sought out to utilize their unique site and produce a product that could be set on a world stage.  Jan’s Agricultural heritage and related degree from Penn State paved the way for meticulously maintained vineyards. Kimberly’s experience with family business and marketing and related degree from Penn State provided the complementary skill set necessary to launch Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery.  The boutique winery utilizes the most modern wine-making technology imported from Italy. Waltz wines have received many accolades from International\, National and State competitions.    \nRecently a new winemaker officially joined the team—Jan and Kimberly’s son\, Zach\, who is now  the Director of Operations\, Viticulture and Enology. Zach’s heritage experience\, and degree from Cornell bring additional knowledge and skills\, which further complement the processes Waltz has always meticulously maintained to make great wines.  The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell is home to one of the top viticulture and enology programs in the world and is internationally recognized for its expertise in breeding wine grapes adapted to cool climate growing regions.  We look forward to hearing from Jan and Zach about the vintages\, the harvests\, and the wines from barrel to bottle.  I know many of you will be excited that we are returning to Waltz Vineyards!  If you’ve not tried these PA wines\, now may be the time for you.  Even Waltz Wine Club members will enjoy this Saturday afternoon with new vineyards to see\, new wines\, and a new winemaker joining the tour and tasting presentations! \nDid you know Waltz Vineyards Wines were reviewed by jamessuckling.com?  James Suckling was a former Senior Editor of Wine Spectator. He is one of today’s leading wine critics whose reviews are read and respected by serious wine collectors\, and the wine trade worldwide.  “Our tasting suggested that Waltz learned extremely well from his mater. Two of his wines were rated 94 points: Cabernet Sauvignon Crow Woods 2014 and Chardonnay Reserve 2015. The latter could easily stand comparison with many of the best Chardonnays from California or Burgundy..”  – Stuart Piggot of jamessuckling.com \n Waltz wines have received many accolades from International\, National and State competitions.   Waltz Vineyards is a 3-time winner of the coveted PWS Pennsylvania Wine Excellence Award as well!  Go to the PWS website awards page to see which wines won.   I know many of you are excited that we are returning to Waltz Vineyards\, because you’ve already registered!  If you’ve not tried these PA wines\, now may be the time for you. \nWaltz Vineyards is committed to using only their estate-grown fruit. The vineyard team works diligently throughout the year to assure the vines produce top quality vinifera wine grapes. Shoot tucking\, thinning\, leaf pulling and weed removal are all jobs completed by the hands of a a hard-working vineyard crew. President and winemaker Jan Waltz says “…by sourcing fruit only from our own meticulously maintained vineyards\, we maintain our standards of excellence in the winemaking process from beginning to end. Great wines are grown in the vineyard!”   Even Waltz Wine Club members\, who know these great wines will enjoy this Saturday afternoon with new vineyards to see\, new wines\, and a new winemaker—7th generation Zach Waltz\, who is now Director of Operations\, Viticulture and Enology\, and will join the tour and tasting presentations! \nYour pleasant summer afternoon can begin as you enjoy the lovely country drive and scenery on your way to Lancaster County—be adventurous and take the country roads—it’s worth it.  After a relaxing drive\, we’ll gather within all CDC and PA DOH distancing and safety precautions.  100% COVID 19 vaccination with waiting period completion is required to confirm event reservations.  We are thrilled to begin\, and equally committed to safety for all.    \nTo begin our Waltz experience—a tour of a newer vineyard accompanied by a nice glass of wine. Veraison begins in late July so our timing is great for a peek at the berry changes\, and to hear Jan and Zach’s predictions for the 2021 vintage. From there we’ll tour the winery area and learn more about how the grapes become wine at the hands of these two artisans.  And then we adjourn to the shady tree grove to settle in and taste the boutique wines!   Bring a picnic basket with some cheese nibbles and perhaps a baguette if you like—whatever you want to pair with the wines.   The tasting line-up is below with wines Jan chose for us. \n2020 Sauvignon Blanc.  Look for citrus notes with a herbaceous finish in this crisp and refreshing dry white wine. \n2020 Fusion.  A semi-dry blend of Semillon\, Chardonnay\, and Sauvignon Blanc\, it has tropical fruit notes with a hint of minerality and a crisp finish. \n2018 Reserve Chardonnay.   Aged for nine months in French oak\, this wine tastes of pears\, apples\, butter\, and caramel. \n2020 Stiegel Rose. A dry rosé made from a blend of Merlot\, Cabernet Sauvignon\, and Cabernet Franc; this interesting wine has tart strawberry notes with a citrus finish. \n2017 Cherry Tree Merlot.  The Cherry Tree Merlot was aged for 24 months in French oak barrels resulting in a bold dry red with big tannins and notes of cherry\, raspberry\, and cocoa. This wine should age well for a decade or more. \n2016 Crow Woods Cabernet.  Also aged for 24 months in French oak creating another bold\, dry red with the Cabernet\, you can expect notes of dark fruit with a lingering velvety finish. \n Surprises!  There will be two additional “surprise” wines from the 2013 and 2014 vintages. \nJoin us at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday\, July 31st for this unique event at Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery & Tasting Room\, 1599 Old Line Road\, Manheim\, PA 17545.  Bring a light afternoon picnic inspired by the Old World to pair with the wines for a true European experience.  Don’t forget to bring your own lawn chairs or blanket for lawn seating.  Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages permitted; no outside alcohol please.  Waltz wines will be available by the bottle after the tasting. \nVery limited seating is still available.  Make your reservation for this event today!  COVID-19 protocols will be followed.  Proof of vaccination required prior to reservation confirmation.  See you there! \nGo to Website Reservations     Member:  $40   ~   Patron:  $35   ~   Nonmember:  $50 \nReservations will be confirmed upon vaccination verification with PWS Treasurers. \n 
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/waltz-vineyards-estate-winery-tour-tasting/
LOCATION:Waltz Vineyards Estate Winery\, 1599 Old Line Rd.\, Manheim\, PA\, 17545\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday ~ Fruit Wines and Dessert Wines
DESCRIPTION:Fruit & Dessert Wines              by Marty Cook \nThe topic for our next Wine Wednesday on July 28th at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern/New York time) may initially be off-putting to some\, as “Fruit & Dessert Wines” raises the suggestion that our discussion will revolve around sweet wines.  I like to think of it as “sweet wines with a purpose!”  Yes\, it is true that most dessert wines are sweet or sweeter\, and many also carry a higher percentage of alcohol by volume.  But\, who’s to say that you cannot drink a dry sparkling wine with your dessert item?  Even more importantly is the fact that one’s initial impression of “sweet” upon hearing the words “fruit and dessert wines” completely neglects the inherent food pairings that are enhanced by such wines.  My rule of thumb for dessert wines is that the wine should be as sweet or sweeter than the dessert. But\, you may enjoy something less sweet\, which is your prerogative. \nTrue\, there is a bias among most “dry” wine drinkers by the implication of “sweet” wine.  But\, during this episode of Wine Wednesday\, I ask that you put that bias aside and consider the possibilities.  There is an entire genre of delicious\, albeit\, sweet or sweeter wines that you really should consider.  And\, during this discussion\, I am not including the slushie crowd from one of those sweet wine-producing wineries.  Although it is undeniable that there is a market for such swill (because you can hide a multitude of sins\, i.e. bad wine\, with enough sugar)\, that will not be our focus during this event. \nWe will rise above the cotton candy-flavored wines to such types of wines as Port\, Sherry\, Sauternes (and\, not that California invention of “Sauterne”)\, Ice Wine\, Riesling\, Gewürztraminer\, and well-made Moscato (and\, not industrial grade bulk Moscato).  There are also sparkling wines that are served as dessert wines.  My favorite is a nice Asti\, although you could go in another direction and choose a Brut or Extra Dry Champagne or Prosecco. Remember that I said in the onset that “most” fruit and dessert wines are sweet.  There are also a number of very delightful and inexpensive fruit-based varietals or blends with which to explore.  I will try to have some of those on hand to discuss during our upcoming Wine Wednesday on July 28th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time. \nI have attached a brief article (or see it here at Usual Wines ) to this announcement that will give you some additional detail on dessert wines and perhaps more ideas as to the wine you wish to select for Wine Wednesday.  So\, give it some thought and join us next Wednesday to discuss “Fruit & Dessert Wines”!  Oh\, and\, as always\, please photograph the front and back labels of your bottle and email them to WineCat@pa.net  by 11 p.m. Tuesday for inclusion in our Wine Wednesday PowerPoint lineup of wines to be discussed.  Thanks! \n_________________________________________________________________________ \nJoin Wine Wednesday here:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81399614896?pwd=N09SeTJMbmxiR0lJaFJvYUNISklSZz09 \nMeeting ID: 813 9961 4896\nPasscode: 580951\nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,81399614896#\,\,\,\,*580951# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,81399614896#\,\,\,\,*580951# US (Washington DC) \nDial by your location\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\nMeeting ID: 813 9961 4896\nPasscode: 580951\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kTzsTOeX1 \n 
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CATEGORIES:Informal,Social,Virtual via Zoom
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SUMMARY:National Wine & Cheese Day
DESCRIPTION:National Wine & Cheese Day      by Marty Cook \nWhat better day to celebrate than a “Hallmark Holiday” on July 25th known as “National Wine & Cheese Day”? Wine and Cheese. Sort of goes together like Peanut Butter and Jelly. Like Eggs and Bacon. Like Potatoes and Gravy. Just a natural combination. And\, Wine and Cheese as a pairing has chemistry in both a figurative and a literal sense. The fat in cheese works with tannin to smooth out the wine while the salt in cheese softens the acids in wine. Try it with us on Sunday\, July 25th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern/New York time if you doubt this! \nOn “National Wine & Cheese Day”\, our resident wine educator and co-host Joe Via will step us through the machinations of selecting cheese pairings to compliment your favorite wines. In that sense\, Joe has said that this program will be more about cheese than it will be about wine. So\, to make it easier\, we will pair our cheeses with wines of your choosing made from the seven Noble Grapes. What are the Noble Grapes? I am glad you asked! \nThe Noble Grapes are made from a short list of seven wine grapes that\, as an aggregate\, make the dominant proportion of fine wines around the world. This is partially as a result of these grapes being hardy enough to grow in most wine climates\, not to mention that they also make some very fine wines. They are Chardonnay\, Riesling\, Sauvignon Blanc (all white)\, and Cabernet Sauvignon\, Pinot Noir\, Cabernet Franc\, and Syrah (all red). We will let the choice of wine-growing region up to your discretion\, as the focus here will be on the cheeses. \nThere are many types of cheeses\, such as Fresh Cheeses\, Soft-White Cheeses\, Natural-Rind Cheeses\, Washed-Rind Cheeses\, Semi-Soft Cheeses\, Hard Cheeses\, Blue Cheeses\, and Specialty Cheeses. It is impossible to delve deeply into the extensive world of cheeses. Our goal will be to provide an overview with the basic rules of thumb with which you can arm yourself when making informed cheese choices to go with the wines you are serving. \nThere is so much to explore and enjoy!  It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the task; given seven Noble Grapes\, so many cheeses\, and so little time.   The resources pictured here can offer ideas.   We also recommend seeking suggestions from your favorite Wine Consultant.  For cheese – good advice is available for those in southcentral PA from experts found at Clyde Weaver’s in the West Shore Farmers Market\, any Wegman’s Market cheese booth\, the Di Bruno Bros. booth in the Camp Hill Giant supermarket\, or Pugliese Brothers\, Paxton Church Rd.\, Harrisburg.  And it can be simple too should you only have time to stop by a minimart Sunday afternoon – Philly Cream Cheese on a plain Triscuit can be quite nice with a good crisp white wine.  Therefore\, no choice is wrong – be adventurous – we will learn together what we like AND what we love to pair! \nAnd in case you’re worried about buying too much cheese and those leftover corners and chunks – the best mac and cheese EVER has been made by throwing in ALL the cheeses left from a couple cheese boards into the mix.   An easy weeknight dinner and the next day’s take-to-work lunch that will have your whole work team wondering what smells so good in the microwave. \nSo\, grab several bottles of wine from among the seven Noble Grape varieties along with a random assortment of cheese types\, invite a few friends along for the ride\, and join us at the Zoom link below on Sunday\, July 25th at 3:30 p.m. Eastern/New York time to discuss Wine and Cheese pairing with Joe Via on “National Wine & Cheese Day”!     \nhttps://zoom.us/j/96998095519?pwd=T2dSQzlJZ2kyVmx5TVk3M0w3MEZtQT09 \n Meeting ID: 969 9809 5519\nPasscode: 236148\nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,96998095519#\,\,\,\,*236148# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,96998095519#\,\,\,\,*236148# US (Washington DC) \nDial by your location\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\nMeeting ID: 969 9809 5519\nPasscode: 236148\nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aenylCKhK4 \n 
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SUMMARY:Wine Wednesday ~ Syrah
DESCRIPTION:Syrah     by Marty Cook \nSyrah. One of the handful of the six or seven Noble Grapes\, depending upon whose list you read. The Noble Grapes as an aggregate make the dominant proportion of fine wines around the world. This is partially as a result of these grapes being hardy enough to grow in most wine climates\, not to mention that they also make some very fine wines. \nSyrah is a thick-skinned grape that makes intensely colored wines.  Syrah is elegant\, refined\, peppery and austere with a number of non-fruit notes and is found in France (synonymous with the Northern Rhône)\, Spain\, cooler-climates in Australia\, California (particularly Paso Robles)\, Washington State\, Chile\, and pockets on the North American East Coast and Southwest. \nDuring this episode of Wine Wednesday\, we will not be discussing Shiraz\, which is a fruit-forward\, jammy presentation of the Syrah grape popularized in Australia where they grow this grape in hot\, arid areas to produce an entirely different flavor profile from the one that we will discuss on Wednesday\, July 21st at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time. \nSo\, secure a bottle of your favorite Syrah and join us for Wine Wednesday on July 21st at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time for an hour of interactive wine appreciation and education that you do not want to miss! And\, just to make it interesting\, take photos of the front and back labels of your bottle and send them to WineCat@pa.net by 11 p.m. Tuesday for inclusion in our weekly PowerPoint slide show as we step through each of our selections and discuss the producer\, the region\, its terroir\, and what makes this wine appeal to you. \nWe look forward to seeing you at the following Zoom link on Wednesday\, July 21st at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/New York time for our next Wine Wednesday! \nhttps://zoom.us/j/98625764928?pwd=S2FEWGwrMGREbFB1Qmx4UnhyQXI0dz09 \n Meeting ID: 986 2576 4928\nPasscode: 907073\nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,98625764928#\,\,\,\,*907073# US (Washington DC)\n+13126266799\,\,98625764928#\,\,\,\,*907073# US (Chicago) \nDial by your location\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\nMeeting ID: 986 2576 4928\nPasscode: 907073\nFind your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ah4FHyToI \n 
URL:https://pawinesociety.org/event-calendar/wine-wednesdays-weekly-free-virtual-gatherings-2021-07-07-2021-07-21/
LOCATION:Wherever YOU Connect with Zoom
CATEGORIES:Informal,Social,Virtual via Zoom
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