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September 2008 Wine Events    
ISG Wine Fundamentals Certificate Level 1 & Level 2 - Newbury College
When: Sep 01, 2008 (Mon) to
Sep 12, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Cost: $1,500.00
Phone: Toll free 1-866-412-0464
Email:
 
Where: Newbury College
 
Wine & Spirit education certificates leading to entrance into the Sommelier Diploma Program. Fees include textbooks, materials, wines and examinations...

Bourbon and Bourbon Cocktails For Beginners
When: Sep 02, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $30
Phone: 781-893-1900
Email:
 
Where: Gordons Fine Wine and Culinary Center, 02451
 
The rationale for the course title is exactly that: a chance to experience small batch and single cask Bourbons and ask questions. And who doesn’t need to ask a question in this expanding world of fine spirits. Soooo! What is Bourbon? What percent corn? What else, a little barley and wheat or rye, but not both. How is it di...

Wine Education Seminars Part 1
When: Sep 02, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $225.00
Phone: 978 649 8993
Email:
 
Where: Wine Society, 01879
 
Charlie Saunders will be offering his informative six-week seminars In September and October at our Tyngsboro location.  Charles has a vast knowledge of wine and he shares his insider’s perspective in his courses.  He has taught the University of California at Davis system, a world renowned education program, all over New E...

ROBERT TALBOTT Wine Dinner
When: Sep 04, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $85.00
Phone: 508-907-6262
Email:
 
Where: MAXWELLS 148, 01760
 
5 Course Dinner paired with the wines of Robert Talbott. Cheese course provided by Wasik's Cheese Shop of Wellesley....

SOLD-OUT!! Sushi & Sake
When: Sep 04, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $40
Phone: 781-893-1900
Email:
 
Where: Gordons Fine Wine and Culinary Center, 02451
 
Sushi & Sake September 4, 2008 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Gordon's Fine Wine & Culinary Center Cost: $40 per person Sushi and sake is back and better than ever. We have a new foodie on board, J. Kenji Alt. Kenji's currently a food reporter for various publications including The Boston Phoenix, The Globe, the Globe Maga...

Wine Education Seminar Part 2
When: Sep 04, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $275.00
Phone: 978 649 8993
Email:
 
Where: Wine Society, 01879
 
Charlie Saunders will be offering his informative six-week seminars In September and October at our Tyngsboro location. Charles has a vast knowledge of wine and he shares his insider’s perspective in his courses. He has taught the University of California at Davis system, a world renowned education program, all over New E...

Grapevine Travelers Hosts a Thirsty Thursday Tasting
When: Sep 04, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: FREE!
Phone: 781-396-8463
Email:
 
Where: Grapevine Travelers - A Fine Wine, Spirits & Beer Shoppe, 02155
 
Join us every Thursday as we kick off our weekend tasting series early! Perhaps you are heading out of town to the Cape for a long weekend, or have just come from the Farmer’s Market…well, stop in for a libation sure to start your weekend up a little bit earlier....

Bin Ends' Weekly Features-Complimentary Tasting
When: Sep 04, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 781-817-1212
Email:
 
Where: Bin Ends, 02184
 
Please join us to taste these great wines: 2005 The Consultant Chardonnay 2006 Artadi Orobio Rioja White 2005 Gougenheim Tempranillo 2005 Flavium Bierzo Crianza 2005 Trere Pagadabit di Romagna A Votre Sante!...

Hudson Valley Wine Fest Weekend
When: Sep 05, 2008 (Fri) to
Sep 07, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost: $425 per couple
Phone: 845.485.7221
Email:
 
Where: Dutchess County Fair Grounds
 
Hudson Valley Wine Fest Weekend - September 5- 7, 2008 The Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest at Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck NY, is a celebration of wine, food and music all set within the natural, timeless beauty of the Countryside. Located in America's oldest wine growing region, the Fest will bring together more t...

Singles Dinner Party - Ages W40-55/M45-60
When: Sep 05, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $16 (discounts for members) + Food & Drink
Phone: 617-639-0506
Email:
 
Where: Stella, 02118
 
Explore different restaurants each month while getting to know other singles in the age group of your choice . . . so even if there's no love connection you'll still have a wonderful time. You'll order off the menu and receive separate checks for your purchases. Our website allows you to view the profiles of those registe...

Bin Ends' Weekly Features-Complimentary Tasting
When: Sep 05, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 781-817-1212
Email:
 
Where: Bin Ends, 02184
 
Please join us to taste these great wines: 2005 The Consultant Chardonnay 2006 Artadi Orobio Rioja White 2005 Gougenheim Tempranillo 2005 Flavium Bierzo Crianza 2005 Trere Pagadabit di Romagna A Votre Sante!...

Bin Ends' Weekly Features-Complimentary Tasting
When: Sep 06, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 781-817-1212
Email:
 
Where: Bin Ends, 02184
 
Please join us to taste these great wines: 2005 Chappellet Chardonnay- Napa Valley 2006 Domaine Du Margalleau Vouvray Sec 2007 Bedell Cellars First Crush Red 2004 Chateau Bellevue les Griottes Lussac St Emillion 2006 Bully Hill Traminette A Votre Sante!...

Grapevine Travelers Hosts a Funky Italian Wine Tasting with Arborway Imports
When: Sep 06, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: FREE!
Phone: 781-396-8463
Email:
 
Where: Grapevine Travelers - A Fine Wine, Spirits & Beer Shoppe, 02155
 
We are very excited to be working with a new vendor here at Grapevine Travelers…Paradiso Imports is a new wine importing company located right here in Medford & their focus is on hand-selected, small, family-run wineries in Italy. Join us as David Carnevale takes us on an exciting wine-tasting journey from Sicily to Umbria...

Cafe Europa Imports with Todd Verhoven
When: Sep 06, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 617 489 9463
Email:
 
Where: The Spirited Gourmet, 02478
 
Can I use the Robocop joke again? Ya know... PAUL Verhoven, the director of Robocop? Well, TODD Verhoven isn't a director, but as head of Cafe Europa imports he knows his fair share of wine. Join us as we taste through some of our favorites from his portfolio including wines from Hungary, Uruguay and Argentina. See you...

Sunday Wine Supper at Rialto Restaurant
When: Sep 07, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: $60.00
Phone: 617-661-5050
Email:
 
Where: Rialto Restaurant, 02138
 
Join Rialto's Wine Director Kelly Coggins for a casual Sunday supper featuring wines from the Loire paired with Chef de Cuisine Carolyn Johnson's three course dinner. ...

Bin Ends' Weekly Features-Complimentary Tasting
When: Sep 07, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 781-817-1212
Email:
 
Where: Bin Ends, 02184
 
Please join us to taste these great wines: 2005 Chappellet Chardonnay- Napa Valley 2006 Domaine Du Margalleau Vouvray Sec 2007 Bedell Cellars First Crush Red 2004 Chateau Bellevue les Griottes Lussac St Emillion 2006 Bully Hill Traminette A Votre Sante!...

Belle Vallée Oregon Wines with Founder Mike Magee - Gordon's
When: Sep 08, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $10
Phone: 781-893-1900
Email:
 
Where: Gordons Fine Wine and Culinary Center, 02451
 
Belle Vallée Oregon Wines with Founder Mike Magee September 8, 2008 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Gordon's Fine Wine & Culinary Center Cost: $10 per person Register: http://www.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/6132 Belle Vallée Cellars is back and this time they brought the big guns. One of the founders, Mik...

Loire Valley Wines (Class 3 of 3-class series)
When: Sep 09, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $30
Phone: 781-893-1900
Email:
 
Where: Gordons Fine Wine and Culinary Center, 02451
 
Alsace, Loire, and Provence and French County: The Wind, The Sun, and the Rain While it is relevant to compare grape varietals from different regions, it is equally important to understand the various factors that will aid our understanding of why Alsace Rieslings will never taste like the Rieslings of Italy, Germany, Canad...

 SOLD-OUT!! Red Sox Pre-Game Party at Baseball Tavern
When: Sep 09, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: $30.00 if purchased in advance
Phone: 202-686-5990
Email:
 
Where: Baseball Tavern, 02215
 
Hit a grand slam with our exclusive VIP baseball pre-gaming party on Tuesday, September 9th at the Baseball Tavern, while the Red Sox play the Tampa Bay Rays! Whether you’re looking to fuel up for a night of cheering on the Sox or just simply eat and enjoy the game on the big screen, The Baseball Tavern is where you need ...

Wines of Spain and Portugal
When: Sep 09, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $85 for members, $99 for non-members
Phone: 617-267-4430
Email:
 
Where: Boston Center for Adult Education, 02116
 
Spain and Portugal turn out some of the world's greatest wines, including the famed Madeira and a host of distinguished ports. Yet the wines of these two countries are often overlooked at American dinner tables. This class covers the lesser-known varieties of these fine, flavorful Spanish and Portuguese wines. Meets twice...

Introductory Wine Tasting
When: Sep 09, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: $175 for members, $205 for non-members
Phone: 617-267-4430
Email:
 
Where: Boston Center for Adult Education, 02116
 
Can you distinguish a Chateauneuf-du-Pape from a glass of Chablis? What's all the sniffing and swirling about? Discover the answers to these questions and more. Compare good inexpensive red and white wines to more expensive wines. Learn what to look for on a bottle label or wine list. Taste the difference between a Burgundy...

Wine Studies, Level 2: A Comprehensive Survey of Wine, Spirits and Beer
When: Sep 09, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $1,300
Phone: 617.353.9852
Email:
 
Where: Boston University, 02215
 
15 Tuesdays Students passing this course will attain proficiency in the field of wine and associated alcoholic beverages. This intensive survey covers each of the world's most important geographical areas and includes comprehensive comparative tastings. There are fourteen three-hour classes including a short midterm; the fi...

Champagne and Sparkling Wine with Sandy Block, MW
When: Sep 09, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $80
Phone: 617.353.9852
Email:
 
Where: Boston University, 02215
 
Join Sandy Block, Master of Wine and vice president of beverage operations for Legal Sea Foods, for an evening of Champagne and sparkling wine. Sandy will introduce the méthode champenoise, and lead a tasting of Champagne and other sparkling wines. This is a perfect seminar to toast the harvest and prepare for the holiday....

Bin Ends' Weekly Features - Complimentary Tasting
When: Sep 10, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 781-817-1212
Email:
 
Where: Bin Ends, 02184
 
Please join us to taste these great wines: 2004 Paraiso Riesling- Santa Lucia Highlands 2004 Rijckaert Vire-Clesse VV 2003 Capcanes Val de Calas- Monsant 2003 Hogue Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon A Votre Sante!...

Winemaker Casimiro Maule of Nino Negri, Lombardy, IT - Gordon's
When: Sep 11, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $15
Phone: 781-893-1900
Email:
 
Where: Gordons Fine Wine and Culinary Center, 02451
 
Winemaker Casimiro Maule of Nino Negri, Lombardy, IT September 11, 2008 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Gordon's Fine Wine & Culinary Center Cost: $15 per person Register: http://www.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/6137 Join us for an evening with Casimiro Maule, recipient of 10 Tre Bichierri and title of Winem...

Grapevine Travelers Hosts a Thirsty Thursday Tasting
When: Sep 11, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: FREE!
Phone: 781-396-8463
Email:
 
Where: Grapevine Travelers - A Fine Wine, Spirits & Beer Shoppe, 02155
 
Join us every Thursday as we kick off our weekend tasting series early! Perhaps you are heading out of town to the Cape for a long weekend, or have just come from the Farmer’s Market…well, stop in for a libation sure to start your weekend up a little bit earlier....

Bin Ends' Weekly Features-Complimentary Tasting
When: Sep 11, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 781-817-1212
Email:
 
Where: Bin Ends, 02184
 
Please join us to taste these great wines: 2004 Paraiso Riesling- Santa Lucia Highlands 2004 Rijckaert Vire-Clesse VV 2003 Capcanes Val de Calas- Monsant 2003 Hogue Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon A Votre Sante!...

Singles Dinner Party - Ages W35-50/M40-55
When: Sep 12, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $16 (discounts for members) + Food & Drink
Phone: 617-639-0506
Email:
 
Where: Stella, 02118
 
Explore different restaurants each month while getting to know other singles in the age group of your choice . . . so even if there's no love connection you'll still have a wonderful time. You'll order off the menu and receive separate checks for your purchases. Our website allows you to view the profiles of those registe...

Beer Tasting - Oktoberfest
When: Sep 12, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: $5.00
Phone: 978 649 8993
Email:
 
Where: Wine Society, 01879
 
Years ago brewers had the summer off. Not because they wanted it, but because no one had invented refrigeration yet. Yeast apparently does not like warm beer either. The solution was fairly simple, brew all your beer in March and crank up the alcohol content, and you'll have all the beer you need. This style has becom...

Wine Beginnings - Gordon's
When: Sep 12, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $25
Phone: 781-893-1900
Email:
 
Where: Gordons Fine Wine and Culinary Center, 02451
 
Wine Beginnings September 12, 2008 at 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Location: Gordon's Fine Wine & Culinary Center Instructor: Lindsay S. Cohen, Marketing & Events Director Cost: $25 per person Register: http://www.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/5595 Don’t know much about wine? Not sure where to begin? This one-session cl...

Bin Ends' Weekly Features-Complimentary Tasting
When: Sep 12, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 781-817-1212
Email:
 
Where: Bin Ends, 02184
 
Please join us to taste these great wines: 1999 Mayacamas Chardonnay 2004 Rijckaert Cotes de Jura 2003 Castel del Remei "Oda" 2005 D'Arenberg Grenache "The Custodian" A Votre Sante!...

Septemberfest Fall Beer Tastings
When: Sep 12, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free!
Phone: 978-524-0300
Email:
 
Where: Beverly Wine & Beer Co., 01915
 
So many new beers are arriving each week that we have scheduled not one but two Friday night tastings. Each will feature a range of seasonal beers -- Oktoberfest, Pumpkin, Harvest, et al -- plus any other discoveries that sound tempting. ...

Fall Grand Tasting
When: Sep 13, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 978-470-0500
Email:
 
Where: Andover Liquors Wine and Spirit, 01810
 
Mark your calendar now for our Fall Grand Tasting! We will have more than 35 wines to taste. As always, we'll offer our special discount: 10% off the first 6 bottles, and 20% off a mixed case....

Cooking Class with Chef Jody Adams
When: Sep 13, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $125.00
Phone: 617-661-5050
Email:
 
Where: Rialto Restaurant, 02138
 
Join Chef Jody Adams for an afternoon of cooking. Jody will demo three courses featuring the foods from Le Marche, Italy. Afterwards, sit down to enjoy a four course lunch with paired wines....

Fall Clearance Tasting - Gordon's
When: Sep 13, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: 0
Phone: 781-893-1900
Email:
 
Where: Gordons Fine Wine and Culinary Center, 02451
 
Fall Clearance Tasting September 13, 2008 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: Gordon's Fine Wine & Culinary Center Cost: $0 per person http://www.gordonswine.com/ Over the past couple of weeks, we in the Fine Wine Department have ramped up our efforts to make our relationship with our clients more symbiotic than ever. Quite simp...

Charity ALS Fundraiser and beer event at Goody Glovers in Boston
When: Sep 13, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Cost: Free to attend
Phone:
Email:
 
Where: Goody Glovers, 02114
 
A Charity Event to raise money for ALS also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Stop in to Goody Glovers any time, lunch dinner or late night, Sept 13th and eat some delicious food and drink some delicious beers. 100 percent of the money spent on beer made by Ipswich Brewing Company will be donated to our ride fund for the Tri S...

Grand Fall Wine Tasting
When: Sep 13, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 781-941-8068
Email:
 
Where: OurGlass Wine Co., 01906
 
OurGlass Wine Co. cordially invites you to our Grand Fall Wine Tasting on Saturday September 13th from 3-7pm.  We will be featuring an ecclectic selection of wines from around the world from over a dozen importers/distributers.  We will have a great selection of boutique wineries represented from France, Italy, California, ...

Mexican Independence Day Celebration at Casa Romero
When: Sep 13, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $40
Phone: 617.353.9852
Email:
 
Where: Casa Romero, 02215
 
Come celebrate Mexican Independence Day with Leo Romero, chef/owner of Casa Romero in Boston's Back Bay. Experience a traditional Independence Day lunch on Casa Romero’s lovely patio as host Romero explains the history of the holiday and the significance of each dish. The menu will consist of squash blossom soup, tri-colore...

Grapevine Travelers Hosts a Spanish Sparkling Cava Tasting with Arborway Imports
When: Sep 13, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: FREE!
Phone: 781-396-8463
Email:
 
Where: Grapevine Travelers - A Fine Wine, Spirits & Beer Shoppe, 02155
 
The Spanish have been making their special sparkling wines, called cavas, since the 1800s. Cava was the brainchild of Don Jose Raventos, who traveled to Europe & was enchanted by French champagnes. Don Jose returned home to Penedes & the first Spanish cavas enthralled & intrigued an entire nation. Let’s try some of Don J...

4th Annual Kick-Off Beer Tasting
When: Sep 13, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Free!!
Phone: 508-337-9463
Email:
 
Where: Cork's Fine Wine & Liquors, 02048
 
We welcome you to come celebrate Cork's 4th Annual Kick-Off Beer Tasting. I know it's a week after the Patriots open up their season but we didn't want to get in the middle of all the Parrotheads attending the Jimmy Buffet concert last weekend. This is 1 of the 2 big beer tastings we do each year and will feature close to...

Bin Ends' Weekly Features-Complimentary Tasting
When: Sep 13, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 781-817-1212
Email:
 
Where: Bin Ends, 02184
 
Please join us to taste these great wines: 1999 Mayacamas Chardonnay 2004 Rijckaert Cotes de Jura 2003 Castel del Remei "Oda" 2005 D'Arenberg Grenache "The Custodian" A Votre Sante!...

Shellfish Shindig
When: Sep 14, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $10.00
Phone: 508-934-9753
Email:
 
Where: Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 02130
 
In honor of the hard working shellfishermen and women who harvest the Bay State's coastal waters, the non-profit Massachusetts Aquaculture Association (MAA) is uniting a group of local shellfish farmers to celebrate its first Shellfish Shindig. The growers hail from Cape Cod and the Islands, the North and South Shores and S...

Bin Ends' Weekly Features-Complimentary Tasting
When: Sep 14, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 781-817-1212
Email:
 
Where: Bin Ends, 02184
 
Please join us to taste these great wines: 2001 Heitz Chardonnay- Estate 2004 Rijckaert Cotes de Jura 2003 Castel del Remei "Oda" 2005 D'Arenberg Grenache "The Custodian" A Votre Sante!...

Wine & Dine Mondays at Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro -- The Pinot Family
When: Sep 15, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $55 per person not including tax and gratuity
Phone: 617-723-7575
Email:
 
Where: Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro, 02114
 
Wine and Dine Mondays take place every first and third Monday of the month at Beacon Hilll Bistro on Charles Street. Chef Jason Bond prepares a four-course dinner which is paired with four wines. Wine education and commentary is provided by Cecilia Rait and Tracy Burgis. Seating is at communal tables, providing an intimate ...

Chiantis from Savignola Paolina with Winemaker Ludovica Fabbri - Gordon's
When: Sep 15, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $10
Phone: 781-893-1900
Email:
 
Where: Gordons Fine Wine and Culinary Center, 02451
 
Chiantis from Savignola Paolina with Winemaker Ludovica Fabbri September 15, 2008 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Gordon's Fine Wine & Culinary Center Cost: $10 per person Register: http://www.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/6142 Savignola, whose name has Etruscan origins, was originally a Christian complex bu...

Wine Tasting with Boston Uncorked
When: Sep 15, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $32 for members, $38 for non-members
Phone: 617-267-4430
Email:
 
Where: Boston Center for Adult Education, 02116
 
Join Vincent Bair of Horizon Beverages, Certified Sommelier, and Boston Uncorked for this special wine tasting event featuring an introduction to blind tasting. The sight, smell and taste of the wine are all pieces of the puzzle and each will give you clues as to the origin of the wines and help you formulate an unbiased op...

An Evening with Chester Osborne of Australia's d’Arenberg
When: Sep 15, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $125 includes tax, tip and autographed bottle of Galvo Garage
Phone: 617 367 8605
Email:
 
Where: Taj Boston, 02116
 
We shall probably never find out who put the bomp in the bomp-a-bomp-a-bomp or who put the ram in the ram-a-lam-a-ding-dong, but there is no doubt who Crabbed the Hermit, Dead Armed the Shiraz, and Last -Ditched the Viognier. And that is the one-and only Chester Osborne, whose mind is as fertile as it is marvelously uncul...

Varietal Death Match, Round 6: Tempranillo v Sangiovese - Gordon's Waltham
When: Sep 16, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $25
Phone: 781-893-1900
Email:
 
Where: Gordons Fine Wine and Culinary Center, 02451
 
This is part of an 8-class series. Varietal Death Match is not really a fight to the death, of course; afterall, the grapes were killed when they were harvested. What we’ll really be doing is examining the traits of two different varietals that have some similar characteristics or the same varietal from different regions. A...

Wine Happy Hour Event
When: Sep 16, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: $15 Member, $35 Guest
Phone: 703 268-5078
Email:
 
Where: Boston College Club, 12110
 
One of the benefits of the golf lifestyle is a glass of wine at the 19th hole! Join us for a unique wine and cheddar happy hour event to network and meet business women interested in the golf lifestyle. You don't have to be a golfer to attend....

Boston Wine Writers: Meeting Monthly at the Boston Wine School (September)
When: Sep 16, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: Free and open to everyone!
Phone: 617-784-7150
Email:
 
Where: Jonathon Alsop's BOSTON WINE SCHOOL, 02134
 
When the 2008 Wine Writers Workshop wrapped up this summer, it was obvious: wine writers need a place where we can hash out ideas, workshop articles, exchange contacts, and become better writers by working together.Meetings of the Boston Wine Writers are free and open to everyone. If you have something you want people to re...

B Cellars Napa Valley Blends with Gianna Furina - Gordon's
When: Sep 17, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $10
Phone: 781-893-1900
Email:
 
Where: Gordons Fine Wine and Culinary Center, 02451
 
B Cellars Napa Valley Blends with Gianna Furina September 17, 2008 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Gordon's Fine Wine & Culinary Center Cost: $10 per person Register: http://www.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/6139 On this evening, Gianna Furina, Marketing Manager for B Cellars, will be showing some of the bes...

German Wines
When: Sep 17, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $55 for members, $67 for non-members
Phone: 617-267-4430
Email:
 
Where: Boston Center for Adult Education, 02116
 
Germany produces a wide variety of wines with great versatility and complexity. German wine production is mostly white, with Riesling being the most important variety offering light and harmonious wines that are very versatile and range from very dry to extremely sweet. Taste wines from the country's main producing areas: M...

An Early Oktoberfest Celebration
When: Sep 17, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $30
Phone:
Email:
 
Where: Ashmont Grill, Dorchester
 
Join Slow Food Boston in celebrating the start of fall in New England with a little Oktoberfest gathering on the back patio of Ashmont Grill. We've planned a good German meal of bratwurst, sauerkraut and even an apple dessert...all paired with Hofbrau beers. $30 all inclusive, payable in advance at the Slow Food Boston web...

Bin Ends' Weekly Features-Complimentary Tasting
When: Sep 17, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 781-817-1212
Email:
 
Where: Bin Ends, 02184
 
Please join us to taste these great wines: 2006 Planeta La Segreta Bianco- Sicily 2006 Slipstream Chardonnay- Australia 2005 Conti Zecca Donna Marzia Negramaro- Puglia 2005 Gougenheim Tempranillo- Argentina A Votre Sante! ...

 SOLD-OUT!! Three-Course Dinner and Wine Tasting at Vinalia
When: Sep 18, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $50.00 if purchased in advance.
Phone: 202-686-5990
Email:
 
Where: Vinalia Restaurant, Lounge & Wine Bar, 02110
 
Can you imagine having a private wine cellar stocked with over 2,500 bottles of the finest domestic and imported wines? Professionals in the City invites our Boston members to the fabulous Vinalia Restaurant, Lounge and Wine Bar for a spectacular wine tasting event like no other! In Latin, "vinalia" means "a festival of win...

Singles Dinner Party - Ages W30-45/M35-50
When: Sep 18, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $16 (discounts for members) + Food & Drink
Phone: 617-639-0506
Email:
 
Where: Stella, 02118
 
Explore different restaurants each month while getting to know other singles in the age group of your choice . . . so even if there's no love connection you'll still have a wonderful time. You'll order off the menu and receive separate checks for your purchases. Our website allows you to view the profiles of those registe...

 SOLD-OUT!! Boston Wine School ~ Intro to Wine: A World Tour (4 Thursdays)
When: Sep 18, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $200
Phone: 617-784-7150
Email:
 
Where: Jonathon Alsop's BOSTON WINE SCHOOL, 02134
 
Even though people are using the same grapes all over the planet, wine inevitably tastes very different from place to place. This is one of the things that makes wine both awesomely frustrating and completely excellent. We'll taste wines from all around the planet and try to put our finger on a general flavor profile for ...

 A Taste & Toast of Haverhill- Local vineyards, local brews & 8 great restaurants
When: Sep 18, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $35 per person
Phone: 978-722-2544
Email:
 
Where: Winnekenni Castle, 01830
 
Come taste over 15 wines & local brews from the wineries of New England including Red Oak Winery, Zorvino Vineyards, Shamrock Liquors & Haverhill's own Tap Restaurant & Brewery on Thursday, September 18th at 6:00 pm at Winnekenni Castle.A dazzling array of menu selections will be available from Haverhill’s best restaurant...

Tim Grace, Owner of Il Molino de Grace & Food from Tresca - Gordon's
When: Sep 18, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $10
Phone: 781-893-1900
Email:
 
Where: Gordons Fine Wine and Culinary Center, 02451
 
Tim Grace, Owner of Il Molino de Grace & Food from Tresca September 18, 2008 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Gordon's Fine Wine & Culinary Center Cost: $10 per person Register: http://www.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/6138?wtst=273 Tim Grace, owner of Il Molino de Grace, will be with us for an evening to show...

 SOLD-OUT!! Boston Wine School ~ Wines of Italy
When: Sep 18, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $50
Phone: 617-784-7150
Email:
 
Where: Boston Wine School, 02134
 
Italy's been making wine for about 5,000 years, and they've really got it right. We'll sample the whole peninsula, from Piedmont in the north to Puglia in the south and lots in between. Instructor: Jonathon Alsop...

Pacific Coast Pinots
When: Sep 18, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $55 for members, $67 for non-members
Phone: 617-267-4430
Email:
 
Where: Boston Center for Adult Education, 02116
 
Pinot noir is considered by many to be one of the most temperamental grapes to grow, and is equally venerated as one of most exquisite and delicate varietals around the world. It's also a longtime favorite pairing with Thanksgiving turkey! Pinot thrives in France's Burgundy region, mainly up and down the Cøte-d'Or which has...

Boston Salutes! 2008
When: Sep 18, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $30
Phone: 617-267-8080
Email:
 
Where: Dick's Last Resort, 02109
 
Dick's Last Resort presents its third annual "Boston Salutes!," a special evening benefiting The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation (MC-LEF). WRKO's morning drive-time talk host Tom Finneran serves as Master of Ceremonies. For a donation of $30, guests will enjoy Samuel Adams Beer, a Complimentary Buffet, Wine, House D...

Grapevine Travelers Hosts a Thirsty Thursday Tasting
When: Sep 18, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: FREE!
Phone: 781-396-8463
Email:
 
Where: Grapevine Travelers - A Fine Wine, Spirits & Beer Shoppe, 02155
 
Join us every Thursday as we kick off our weekend tasting series early! Perhaps you are heading out of town to the Cape for a long weekend, or have just come from the Farmer’s Market…well, stop in for a libation sure to start your weekend up a little bit earlier....

Bin Ends' Weekly Features-Complimentary Tasting
When: Sep 18, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 781-817-1212
Email:
 
Where: Bin Ends, 02184
 
Please join us to taste these great wines: 2006 Planeta La Segreta Bianco- Sicily 2006 Slipstream Chardonnay- Australia 2005 Conti Zecca Donna Marzia Negramaro- Puglia 2005 Gougenheim Tempranillo- Argentina A Votre Sante! ...

Wine Society Book Club
When: Sep 19, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: $25.00
Phone: 978 649 8993
Email:
 
Where: Wine Society, 01879
 
Wine Society’s Wine Book Club For the fall, we will be offering a monthly book club & wine tasting hosted by Paulette Eschrich. Here are our upcoming selections & dates Travel to northern Italy with this month’s book selection, Romancing the Vine: Life, Love & Transformation in the Vineyards of Barolo by Alan Tardi. My f...

 18th Annual International Wine Festival and Auction
When: Sep 19, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 AM
Cost: $85
Phone: 800 429 9463
Email:
 
Where: Custom House Square, New Bedford, 02740
 
An evening of fine wines, champagnes, microbrews and a taste of the SouthCoast's finest restaurants and caterers. To Benefit W.H.A.L.E. (Waterfont Historic Area League) Come and join us as WHALE is Uncorked at the 18th Annual International Wine Festival and Auction. Enjoy 150 fine wines, champagnes and ports from around th...

Septemberfest Fall Beer Tastings
When: Sep 19, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free!
Phone: 978-524-0300
Email:
 
Where: Beverly Wine & Beer Co., 01915
 
So many new beers are arriving each week that we have scheduled not one but two Friday night tastings. Each will feature a range of seasonal beers -- Oktoberfest, Pumpkin, Harvest, et al -- plus any other discoveries that sound tempting. ...

Bin Ends' Weekly Features-Complimentary Tasting
When: Sep 19, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 781-817-1212
Email:
 
Where: Bin Ends, 02184
 
Please join us to taste these great wines: 2006 Lagar de Cerveras Albarino- Rias Baixas 2001 Heitz Chardonnay- Estate Napa 2004 Mas de Boizlauzon Chateauneuf du Pape- Rhone 2005 Line 39 Cabernet Sauvignon- Lake County 2004 Dominio IV Tempranillo- Oregon A Votre Sante! ...

Wine Tasting at Diablo
When: Sep 20, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $35 per person
Phone: (617) 442-7444
Email:
 
Where: Diablo Glass School, 02120
 
Come and enjoy wine, cheese, and good company - with a hot new twist: watch professional glass blowers gather and manipulate hot glass into beautiful, hand-blown wineglasses. Enjoy a selection of 15+ Bordeaux from Terroir Wines in conjunction with The Wine Emporium, along with cheeses, good company and hot entertainment. ...

Harrington Wine and Liquors Fall In Store Tasting
When: Sep 20, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: $3.00 dontated to local charity
Phone: 978.256.2711
Email:
 
Where: Harrington Wine and Liquors, Inc., 01824
 
Fall In Store Wine Tasting, sample some great new wines. 25% Discount on 12 or more 750ml, excludes champagne, multi-priced and sale items....

Boston Uncorked Presents: Wine Dinner Excursion to Herb Lyceum
When: Sep 20, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $125
Phone:
Email:
 
Where: The Herb Lyceum, 01450
 
TO Join Boston Uncorked for a very special food and wine dining excursion to The Herb Lyceum in Groton, MA. Leave your worries and driving responsibilities behind, and bring nothing but your anticipation for a fun and very enlightening wine & food-filled evening as we travel via chartered coach to the much written and talk...

Big Taste of Fall at The Vineyard - North Andover, MA
When: Sep 20, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 978-688-5005
Email:
 
Where: The Vineyard in Crossroads Plaza, 01845
 
You are Cordially Invited to Attend the Next “Big Taste of The Vineyard” on Saturday, September 20th from 5-8pm. We will present 40-50 new wines chosen especially for the upcoming Fall season. In addition, Fine Foods of The Vineyard will present a sampling of gourmet food and appetizers from their new menu. Please join us f...

Anniversary Tasting
When: Sep 20, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: no cost
Phone: 978-749-9464
Email:
 
Where: wine-sense, 01810
 
Don't Miss This! Celebrating the second year anniversary. Saturday September 20th. Two tastings; an early tasting: 12 to 3 and a later tasting: 6 to 9. Great discounts including Riedel glassware. ...

French Wines with Philip Conroy of Vineyard Research
When: Sep 20, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: 617 489 9463
Email:
 
Where: The Spirited Gourmet, 02478
 
Join us this Saturday for some French wines from the small, but unique importer Vineyard Research. They import small-production wineries and deal with artisan winemakers that make wine for the palate - NOT to appease wine critics. We'll be sampling the following wines: Pierre Moncuit Brut Blanc de Blancs 'Cuvee Hugues de...

Bin Ends' Weekly Features-Complimentary Tasting
When: Sep 20, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 781-817-1212
Email:
 
Where: Bin Ends, 02184
 
Please join us to taste these great wines: 2006 Lagar de Cerveras Albarino- Rias Baixas 2001 Heitz Chardonnay- Estate Napa 2004 Mas de Boizlauzon Chateauneuf du Pape- Rhone 2005 Line 39 Cabernet Sauvignon- Lake County 2004 Dominio IV Tempranillo- Oregon A Votre Sante! ...

Bin Ends' Weekly Features-Complimentary Tasting
When: Sep 21, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 781-817-1212
Email:
 
Where: Bin Ends, 02184
 
Please join us to taste these great wines: 2007 Albino Armani Pinot Grigio "Corvara"- Valle Dell Adige 2005 Chappellet Chardonnay- Napa 2005 La Lastra Chianti Colli Senesi 2003 Gundlach Bundschu Pinot Noir- Sonoma A Votre Sante! ...

Vino del Sol Argentine Wines with Rik Squillari - Gordon's
When: Sep 22, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: 0
Phone: 781-893-1900
Email:
 
Where: Gordons Fine Wine and Culinary Center, 02451
 
Vino del Sol Argentine Wines with Rik Squillari September 22, 2008 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Gordon's Fine Wine & Culinary Center Cost: $0 per person Registration required: http://www.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/6140 Rik Squillari of Epic Wines will be here to show what are considered the best wines o...

Classic Bartending Techniques with Jackson Cannon
When: Sep 22, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $40
Phone: 617.353.9852
Email:
 
Where: Boston University, 02215