Join us as we spread some holiday cheer on
Saturday, December 21st, 2013
from 3:00-5:00 pm
for
Bubbly on a Budget
Celebrating in style doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank. Discover a world of affordable bubbles from France, Spain, Italy, Germany, the United States and beyond. Learn about the different methods used for creating these super sparklers.
at
The Crush Club
65 South Colony Street
Wallingford, CT
Join us on
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
from 6:30-8:30 pm
for
War of the Worlds: New World vs. Old World
Exactly what is meant by the terms “Old World” and “New World” wines? What are the differences between the two? Learn about international grapes, explore some of the top wine regions of the world, and taste the same grape varieties grown in different locations to discover regional differences.
at
The Crush Club
65 South Colony Road
Wallingford, CT
Join us as we spread some holiday cheer on
Saturday, November 23, 2013
from 3:00-5:00 pm
at
Wines for the Holidays
Enhance your holiday meals and parties with spectacular wine selections. From sparkling starters to sweet dessert closers, there’s a fabulous wine for every dish. We will also give some great tips for choosing the perfect host/hostess wine gift this holiday season.
at
The Crush Club
65 South Colony Road
Wallingford, CT
Knipschildt Chocolatier
and
Wine Institute of New England
present
A Tasting of Wine & Chocolate
November 19th, 2013
7:00 – 9:00 pm
at
Chocopologie Cafe
12 South Main Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
Knipschildt Chocolatier, CT Magazine's Best of CT for chocolate, and Wine Institute of New England, CT Magazine's Best of CT for wine appreciation, join forces to bring you the best of both worlds. Accompany us on a gustatory journey to tantalize the senses.
The evening begins with chocolate-infused hors d'oeuvres and sparkling wine,
followed by a guided pairing of wine and artisan chocolate made in CT.
The Hors d'Oeuvres Menu
Seafood Ragout in Wonton with White Chocolate
Tortellini with Mushrooms Served on Dark Chocolate Truffle Sauce
Pheasant Rielette with Lingonberry & Mole Sauce
$59/person
This event is limited to 36 people.
Advanced registraton required.
To register, please visit:
www.wineinstituteofnewengland.com/wine-food-pairing-events/
or call 860-591-WINE
Wine Institute of New England
presents
Uncork Your Inner Wine Expert!
at
Quattro's Restaurant & Wine Bar
Monday, November 11th, 2013
6:30~8:30 pm
$55.00/person
Our Fall/Winter wine appreciation class series at Quattro's Restaurant & Wine Bar continues with one of our most popular classes. Learn wine tasting techniques in a fun and non-intimidating atmosphere while you try several highly rated wines. We will also share several excellent tips for optimizing your wine drinking experiences. This class will provide the information you need to feel more confident when selecting and tasting wines at home, with friends, or while entertaining clients. If you haven't had your inner wine expert uncorked yet, you must try this class!
To sign up for this class and to see our full schedule, click here:
https://wineinstituteofnewengland.com/wine-appreciation-classes/
WINE Flight School
Introducing our Fall Flight School. Wine flights, that is! Each class, we will do a flight of white wine and a flight of red wine. The wines chosen for each flight will be the same grape variety, but from different regions. This is a great way to discover just how much “terroir” plays a role in how a wine tastes. You can register for an individual class or take advantage of our Flight School Special and sign up for all three.
All Flight School classes will cover wine tasting techniques and tips, variety and region information.
In-Flight Service:
Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Institute of New England
presents
Tasting Tips for Sipping Like a Pro
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013
7:00-9:00 pm
at The Crush Club
We will review tasting techniques, discuss grape varieties and wine regions, taste several well-rated wines, and reveal six simple secrets to sipping like a pro.
$50/person
This class is limited to 30 people.
Join us before the class for a sparkling wine reception to celebrate
the exciting new partnership between
Wine Institute of New England
and
The Crush Club
5:30-6:30 pm
65 South Colony Road
Wallingford, Connecticut
Entrance is at rear of building.
To register for the class, please visit:
www.wineinstituteofnewengland.com/wine-appreciation-classes/
Wine Institute of New England
presents
Uncork Your Inner Wine Expert!
at
The Connecticut Wine Festival
on the Green at the Durham Fair
Saturday, September 28th
and
Sunday, September 29th
Renée Allen, Director of the Wine Institute of New England and winner of Connecticut Magazine's 2013 Best of CT award for wine appreciation, will be conducting wine seminars during the CT Wine Festival at the Durham Fair on Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th.
Renée, a Certified Specialist of Wine, will cover wine tasting techniques and varietal information, and will offer terrific tips that will have you sipping like a pro this fall.
The Durham Fair will be hosting the Connecticut Wine Festival on the town green during the 94th Annual Durham Fair from September 26-29, 2013. For a small additional fee, fairgoers of legal age will be able to sample wines produced in Connecticut from CT grown fruit from seven of our Connecticut wineries. The participating wineries are Bishop’s Orchards Winery, Gouveia Vineyards, Hopkins Vineyard, Jonathan Edwards Winery, Jones Winery, Priam Vineyards, and Sunset Meadow Vineyards.
The Wine Festival will be open on Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 8pm and on Sunday from 12pm to 6pm. The separate charge for entering the Wine Festival is $12 on Friday and $15 on Saturday and Sunday. 28 different wines will be available for sampling. In addition there will be a wine store where the local wines can be purchased, to be picked up once the guest leaves the Fairgrounds.
To complement the Wine Festival, there will be entertainment from the Green Stage and a Cabot Cheese sampling. Daniel Miramant, President of the Durham Fair Association, expressed his enthusiasm about including the Wine Festival: “This festival is consistent with our focus on education in agriculture this year and we are proud to be hosting one of two State sponsored Wine Festivals at our Fair this year.”
For information, visit: www.durhamfair.com
Join us at Quattro's Restaurant & Wine Bar for a special wine appreciation class
as we explore wines from California to to our own backyard in Connecticut,
with stops along the way in Oregon, Washington and New York.
August 26th, 2013
6:30-8:30 pm
$55.00/person
Quattro's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
14 Water Street
Guilford, CT 06437
To register for this class and for more information:
www.wineinstituteofnewengland.com
or contact us at:
Phone: 860-591-WINE
renee@wineinstituteofnewengland.com
Wine Institute of New England
presents
Uncorking Your Inner Wine Expert!
at
The 5th Annual Connecticut Wine Festival
Goshen Fairgrounds
Saturday, July 27th
Renée Allen, Director of the Wine Institute of New England, will be conducting a wine appreciation seminar at this year's Festival on Saturday, July 27th from 1:30-3:00 pm.
Renée, a Certified Specialist of Wine, will cover wine tasting techniques and varietal information, and will offer terrific tips that will have you sipping like a pro this summer.
For information and advance ticket sales, visit: www.ctwine.com
