Wine Classes - July 2016

William's Magical Mystery Tour July 13th, 7-9pm    $35
Let's have some fun! If you have ever been to one of William's classes you will remeber the fun and the challenge of getting through the evening. He makes his selections (always good) and then we brown bag them and do them blind. Some a very straight forward and easy to understand wines that are delicious and very affordable and some are world class wines that seduce your palate. However, don't be fooled! Just when you think you know what is happening, there is a twist. What is the twist? The only way to find out is to be there.

Guest Speaker Kristin Kolk July 27th, 7-9pm   $35
Kristin is a long time friend of Harry's and we are happy to finally get here to join us for a class! Her company "West Coast Burgundy" focuses on the varietals found in the Burgundy region of France with the capable hands of our domestics producers stamp on them. Kristin is engaging and a fun personality with a gift for being approachable with great knowledge. This class is sure to be as warm as summer evening and the wines that she represents aresure to capture your attention.

Harry's Wine School Spring Semester - Join The Fun!

Harry's Wine School Presents:

Spring Semester 2016 

 (All Classes 7:00-9:00pm)

 

March 2^nd – A Balancing Act

Continuing from where our Wine 101 Class left us, we’ll explore today’s welcome trend towards balanced wines produced without manipulation and how that is a reversal of the ‘Parkerization’ of behemoth, syrupy wines too high in alcohol and too low in acidity. Taste a selection of wines displaying lower alcohol naturally balanced with brighter acidity, a more contemplative style of wine being eagerly embraced by wine lovers and sommeliers! $35

March 9^th – New! Staff Favorites:

From Our Palates to Yours 

Harry’s wine team will all be pitching in for this special class! We know that everyone has a different palate, and what some drinkers rave about, others may be less excited by. Each of our wine experts will attach their name to a wine that strikes a chord with them and explain why, then you get to judge for yourselves! Expect a wide range of diverse styles from around the globe! You’ll be sure to find some new favorites! $35 

April 6^th – Guest Speaker Series: Scotch, the Islands 

Known for expressive, smoky, peated whiskies, Islay has a reputation that most Scotch lovers are familiar with… but how about Arran? The Isle of Skye? Join Harry’s as we discover these small distilleries, heavily affected by their oceanic environments, and learn about these hearty whiskies so reflective of local inhabitants and culture. $35

April 20^th – Guest Speaker Series: HALL Wines 

In a little over a decade, HALL has risen from Napa Valley upstart to superstar, with 170 scores of 90 or more from critics to date. Vineyard owner since the 1970s, Kathryn Walt Hall began producing HALL wines after serving as U.S. Ambassador to Austria from 1997-2001. We’ll be welcoming Steve Leveque, Director of Winemaking at HALL, and exploring these prestigious, rare wines, including some of Napa’s very best Cabernet! Steve will also introduce us to HALL’s newest project, WALT Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Pacific Coast. By the end of the evening, you’ll be in love with these gorgeous bottlings! $35 

May 4^th – Italian Wine and Food Pairing with Tutto Pasta 

‘Brothers Extraordinaire’ David and Andrew Tavolacci roll up their sleeves to bring us another magical food pairing class filled with their delicious creations matched with wines chosen to enliven the palate! Your host Len Gulino will guide you through these classic combinations! One of our favorite classes! $50 

May 11^th – Rose Explosion! 

2015 Vintage: the Best Year Ever! 

Our hottest ticket each spring showcases fastest growing wine category in the country! The arrival of Rose wines from around the world, especially from this year’s highly acclaimed 2015 vintage is the highlight of springtime at Harry’s. Our first look at the bottlings from many of the world’s best Rose producing regions will help you choose what you’ll be guzzling all summer! $35



For a reservation to any of our classes: 
Call Janice (203) 259-4692 or
email Harrys@snet.net 

Harry’s Wine School Fall 2015

Italy – Across the top of the boot 
October 14^th 7-9pm $35

Italy has a great deal to offer when it comes to great wine growing appellations. Too much to get through in just one evening so we will visit the regions just south of the Alps. From Piedmont in the west to the Veneto in the east, and some surprising and lesser known regions between the two. Len will connect the dots and introduce you to a few varietals that even experienced tasters might not know yet. 

Spanish Wine regions 
October 28th 7-9pm $35

Where is Ribera del Duero?  Montsant?  Toro?  What is a D.O.?   Join us as Len helps us to understand Spain through the eyes of a wine traveler. Len has traveled extensively through the world’s great wine growing regions and will join us this evening to share with you what he has learned through the years. You will understand the varietals, Spain’s many appellations, and how the regional wine regulatory boards (Consejo Regulador) insure the highest level of quality in all their wines. 

Food Pairing with Tutto Pasta 
November 11^th 7-9pm $50

“Brothers Extraordinaire” David and Andrew are rolling up their sleeves to bring us another memorable food pairing class filled with delicious creations and teamed with a selections of wines that bring the palate to life. Len will host and offer his opinions and knowledge as we taste a selection of wines that are classically paired with the foods they were intended for. Always a popular class.

High End Class 
December 2^nd 7-9pm $70

This night we will pick a selection of wines from our shelves that have impressed us, are very age worthy, and have great potential for gift giving at this special time of year. Bring your palate and clear a spot in your cellar because this night offers some of the best wines available from the world’s great producers and vintages.  As a holiday gift to all, Len will bring a well-aged (i.e., multi-decade) beauty from his personal wine cellar – Do Not Miss This Event!

For reservations please call
(203) 259-4692 speak with Janice

Wine Class: Burgundy France Through The Eyes of Maison Louis Jadot

Louis Jadot Burgundy Class

Instructor: Christian Dalbauie

French Portfolio Manager / Kobrand Imports

Wednesdsay, June 10th
7:00-9:00pm

 $35.00 one session

 

For more than 150 years Louis Jadot has maintained its reputation as one of the great names in Burgundy. 

The name Maison Louis Jadot is synonomous with the great red and white wines of the region because under their philosophy: 
"There will be no compromise in quality and we will exercise even greater control over the raw materials."

Join us this evening as we explore these unique terroirs, the land and micro climates along with the painstaking processes that produce these appellation correct wines and the unequaled quality of this historic producer.

This is a great opportunity to explore and understand the micro climates and the unique distinctions that the land offers in the worlds greatest wine growing region, guided by one of its top producers!

The Evenings Selections:
 
Macon Blanc Village 2013 

Pouilly Fuisse 2013 

Puligny Montrachet 2012 

Volnay 2012

Vosne Romanee 2012

Nuit St. George 2012

Pommard Clos de La Cammaraine Premier Cru 2012

Corton Pougets Grand Cru 2012

For reservations:

(203)259-4692 Ask for Janice 

or email harrys@snet.net