Our Fall semester is now in full swing and last night we finished up our second session of Wine 101 this fall semester. This is my personal favorite of all of the classes we offer because we see an amazing amount of growth in a very short period of time. In the class students are exposed to a wide range of Varietals, Vintages, Countries and styles that open their eyes and minds to the wonderful world of wine.
In most cases our first time students come in a little unsure and a bit nervous about what they have gotten themselves in to. We see a quick evolution to confident understanding of what they are experiencing.
It is funny, The wine world seems to have this feel of mystery to it. We are quick to point out that that the idea of the haves and the have nots is a barrier that we struggle with everyday at the store. There is this silly perception that a person is somehow smarter or more well informed because they understand wine better than someone else. Too many times I see in the eyes of a customer the struggle to be "good enough" to enjoy wine. It seems really counter productive to the aim of its intention. What is all of the arrogance about?? Wine is meant to be connective and inclusive not devisive. What could be more connecting than to sit with friends or family and enjoy a great bottle of wine with dinner. Why the exclusivity?
We really work hard on this in wine 101 and at the end of the session there is a fun, light hearted confidence that questions are a good thing and preferences a purely individual. What a great feeling it is when your students feel like they "get it"
We hear stories time and again from our students about great events they put on for their friends and family using the techniques that they learned that help open the world to others around them. Very rewarding! At Harry's we love what we do! We love to share the experience with everyone that is interested in learning more. What could be more rewarding than unlocking the door to a world that brings us such great pleasure in our personal and professional lives?
There is still some space in a few of our classes and if you have never joined us for one or if you want to join the legions of students that have made our classes so successful, please consider this your invitation.
(Information on all upcoming classes below)
Its funny, As we think about our mission for the store we always come back to customer service and education and as our staff developes and evolves we hear over and over again... "I love my job!" I ask you, What could be more rewarding than having people working in the job they love?
A group that really does want to teach and learn?
Pretty good job I have.
-Cheers
Patrick
Wines of France Wed, Oct 17 and Oct 24
SOLD OUT – WAIT LIST
We are excited to once again offer a two-week program of the wines of France. French wines are the epitome of class, excellence and character, and they are renowned throughout the world for their superlative quality and understated elegance. At these two classes you will taste wines from the great regions of: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, and several others. This will be a retrospective on one of the world’s greatest wine-producing countries. $70 both weeks
SEATS STILL AVAILABLE - thru Fairfield Continuing Ed - Thurs, Oct 18 and Oct 25, Register at (203) 255-8376 --
Fee $60 + $20 materials fee payable at first class. (Keep your Riedel wine glass!)
Wine and Food Pairing Wed, Nov 7 and Nov 14
Not only do we have the terrific Fairfield Cheese shop next door to us, but we have the shop’s co-owner, Chef Chris, to prepare a couple of wonderful tasting menus. Each week Chris will prepare a six-course menu, from appetizer to dessert, and we will pair the appropriate wine for each entree. Together we have done about a dozen of these wine and food pairing menus, and it seemed like each one was better than the previous one! $100 both weeks
High End Holiday Wines Wed, Nov 28 and Dec 5
Yes, there are thousands of affordable wines on the market. We carry many of them and offer them to our customers with pride. BUT, when the appropriate occasion calls for something special and on the higher-priced scale, we have those too and are just as proud and very excited to pour them for you at this very special event! We’ll taste whites and reds along with a few bubblies and dessert wines. Sells out fast, don’t wait. $150 both weeks
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