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.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 from 6:30-8:30 pm
Wine Institute of New England
presents
Wine Myths…Debunked!
Is it better to sniff with one nostril or two? Does a screwcap mean it’s a bad wine? If I get headaches when I drink, am I allergic to sulfites? Do all wines need to “breathe?” Join us as we turn the wine world on its head and debunk common wine myths. We will taste several well-regarded wines while we myth-bust.
Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 6:30-8:30
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
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/
Sipping with Singles
Our wine appreciation class series continues at Quattro's Restaurant & Wine Bar with our first class just for singles. Socialize with other singles while learning about some of the sexiest wines in the world, including seductive pinot noir, sensuous viognier and wine from the land of amore, Chianti Classico.
35 years old and up, please.
Each participant will receive a special coupon good for 1/2 off the price of one dinner at Quattro's with the purchase of a regularly priced dinner. Limited to new students.
To sign up for this class and to see our full schedule, click here:
https://wineinstituteofnewengland.com/wine-appreciation-classes/
Our new wine appreciation class series at Quattro's Restaurant & Wine Bar continues with an exciting evening featuring 8 excellent yet affordable wines. Forget about hitting the auction block or spending a fortune to get that perfect wine. And don't even think about giving up quality to save a buck. This class will show you how to find wines with an excellent PVR (price to value ratio). As always, learn wine tasting techniques in a fun and non-intimidating atmosphere while sampling great wines. One of our favorite classes.
Each participant will receive a special coupon good for 1/2 off the price of one dinner at
Quattro's with the purchase of a regularly priced dinner.
To sign up for this class and to see our full schedule, click here:
https://wineinstituteofnewengland.com/wine-appreciation-classes/
Our new wine appreciation class series at Quattro's Restaurant & Wine Bar continues with an excitng evening of hands-on tasting. 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.
To sign up for this class and to see our full schedule, click here:
https://wineinstituteofnewengland.com/wine-appreciation-classes/
The Wine Institute of New England will be presenting a Wine Appreciation and Tasting Tips class at the First Annual Putnam County International Wine & Food Fest on Sunday, August 14th, 2011. The festival will be held at Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park, Carmel, New York on August 13th from 10-7 and August 14th from 10-4. Some of New York’s finest wineries will be represented, as well as local and international retailers, food vendors, and arts & crafts vendors. For more details on this event, please go to the following website: http://www.putnamcountywinefest.com
