Philadelphia Wine Tastings & Events
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February 11-12
Saturday & Sunday. February 11-12, (noon-5 p.m. both days) is the annual "Chocolate & Wine Pairing Event Weekend" hosted by the Berks County Wine Trail. During this particularly sweet weekend, wine lovers old and new to this regional wine trail will discover sumptuous pairings of locally-produced wines, chocolates and chocolatey confections. Attendees will fall in love with this self-guided tour of the trail's wineries and rustic Berks County countryside. Create a romantic getaway-day for you and your Valentine by mapping out your own customized wine tour of the wine trail. Visit all 8 wineries or select just a few to visit based on chocolates featured, wines featured or geographic location. No tickets or reservations are required. The featured chocolate & wine pairings during this event are free. Please note, some of the wineries do charge modest fees for samplings from their full wine tasting menus; however, these fees are often refundable with the purchase of a bottle of wine. For more information, visit www.berkscountywinetrail.com.
March 9
Frank’s Golden Wine Event promises to be sleek, chic, trendy and hip! As 2012 marks the fifteenth year the charity tasting has been held, this year’s celebration will be extravagant, featuring over 150 wines, six different food and wine pods, and live jazz and reggae music. The event will take place on Friday, March 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets cost $150 per person. For more information, visit www.frankswine.com/dinners.html.
Ongoing
Diners can now bring their own wine (1 bottle per 2 people) and dine at Derek's with no corkage fee Sunday through Thursdays. You can also bring your own on Friday and Saturday, but pay a $10 corkage fee. Derek's, 4411 Main St., Philadelphia, PA 19127, 215-483-9400.
Ongoing
Mellow out after the work week with half-price wines ($3.50 per glass) and enjoyable music at Paradocx Vineyard's happy hour every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Events will be held at Paradocx's new Wine Shop & Cafe, located at the Shoppes at Longwood Village. Cheeses, cured meats and chocolates from local farms will be available for purchase. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.paradocx.com. Paradocx Vineyard Wine Shop & Café, 879 E. Baltimore Pike, # B, Kennett Square, PA 19348, 610-255-5684.
Fridays
Wine Tasting for Singles is a unique way to meet new people, accompanied by wine tastings, cheese and music. The event is held every Friday from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at Crossing Vineyard and Winery. Admission is $10. Call for reservations at 215-493-6500, ext. 19 or buy online at www.crossingvineyards.com. Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977.
Tuesdays
Drink the beer your Grandpa drank at the bar where he likely drank it: McGillin's Olde Ale House. Philadelphia's oldest continuously operating tavern is serving a Throwback Beer every Tuesday. From 5 p.m. until the keg kicks, the Throwback will be sold for the throwback price of $1 a mug or $5 a pitcher. Featured beers might include Narragansett, Genesee Cream Ale, Coors Banquet, Yuengling Premium, Schlitz (the beer that made Milwaukee famous) and Rolling Rock. Each week, McGillin's will reveal the featured beer on its Facebook page. McGillin's Olde Ale House, 1310 Drury St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, 215-735-5562.
Fridays
Ristorante Panorama continues its Friday Night Flights of Wine from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The cost is $25 with a reservation ($35 without), and different regions are spotlighted every week. Ristorante Panorama, Penn's View Hotel, 14 N. Front St., Philadelphia, PA 19106, 215-922-7800.
Sundays & Mondays
Positano Coast is now offering guests the option of bringing their own bottles of wine to pair with dinner in the dining room on Sunday and Monday nights with no corkage fee. Positano Coast, 212 Walnut St., 2nd fl., Philadelphia, PA 19106, 215-238-0499.
Sunday
The Prime Rib is BYOB with no corkage fee every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday night. Want to order from Prime Rib's extensive wine list instead? All bottles of wine are half price (up to $200 in value) on Sundays. The Prime Rib, The Warwick Hotel, 1701 Locust St., Philadelphia, 215-772-1701.
Wednesdays
Gigi hosts Wine-O Wednesdays with half-price bottles of wine. There's also happy hour available weekdays from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Gigi, 319 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19106, 215-574-8880.
Ongoing
The Wine School of Philadelphiais offering its usual sassy array of wine classes. For information: 800-817-7351. The Wine School of Philadelphia, 2006-2008 Fairmount Ave. For more information, visit www.vinology.com.
Ongoing
Sofitel uncorks its "World Flights" wine
program at hotels around the country, including Philadelphia
at Liberté. Designed to make wine tasting affordable
and less intimidating, the program offers a menu of nearly
30 reasonably priced wines by the glass. The pairings are
grouped under headings such as “winning whites for everyday
drinking” and “cabernets from three continents”
to demystify the wine tasting and make the selection process
easier for beginners. Each flight includes three two-ounce
glasses that range in price from $11-$21. Cheeses that pair
well with the wines are also offered at additional cost. Liberté, Sofitel
Philadelphia, 120 S. 17th St., 215-569-8300.
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