The Wine School Schedule for December and January

December 01, 2004 (PRLEAP.COM) Education News
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The Wine School Schedule for December and January

Wine Lovers have a lot to look forward to this winter. From the wines of spain to the best dessert wines in the world, The Wine School of Philadelphia is offering a large selection of classes in December and January.

The New Rioja: Portugal
(Thursday, December 9th)

Portugal is the new Spain. By that, we mean the country is becoming a hotbed of innovation, including a push towards high-quality wines at affordable prices. Mind you, this is not a region for the faint of heart; these wines are tannic, aromatic and richly flavored. A highly recommended class for individuals looking to expand their wine horizons.

List Price: $45.99
Price: $29.97
Only 9 remain!

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The 4th Annual Premium Dessert Wine Tasting
(Saturday, December 11th)

The best of the best. Sauternes, Icewines, Ports, and Tokays, plus our top picks from Australia. A stellar class (one student called is a "study in decadence") that we can only run once a year. For most folks, this will be the only time you will be able to try wines of this caliber without spending hundreds of dollars.

Price: $49.97

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The Wines of Spain: Beyond Rioja.
(Thursday, December 16th)

From Priorato to the Southern coast: we are exploring the amazing expanse of highly rated wines of Spain. If you come to one class this season, you should come to a Spain class!
Price: $29.97

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The 3rd Annual Premium Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting
(Saturday, December 18th)

As always, a stunning class that you should purchase early! We have been holding onto some of these Champagnes for years, just to crack them open this evening! We run this class only once a year: this is the only chance you will have to try these wines without spending hundreds of dollars.

Price: $49.97

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Best Buys of Italy
(Sunday, December 19th)

The Best Buys: Italy

Find yourself buying Chianti? Want to find wines with a better price-to-quality ratio, but unsure what to look for? In this class, we will unveil the best wine producers and regions to find the killer values.

Price: $34.99

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First Day of Winter Wine Tasting
(Tuesday, December 21st)

It's the first day of winter! Come hunker down with us to some big monster reds and (maybe) a few substantial whites, as well. A fun class.

Price: $29.97

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South Africa
(Friday, January 14th)

South Africa is an enigma to most wine drinkers. The exotic flavors coupled with intriguing varietals makes this one of the most loved and hated wine regions in the world. You either love them or you don't. We run this class only once every 6 months, so if you miss this class you will be waiting a long, long time.

Price: $34.99


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Northern Italian Wines
(Friday, January 28th)

From Piedmont to Fruili, Northern Italy is a wine country unto itself. Our evening's wine tasting will encompass both the king's own nebiollo the lush ripasso of Veneto. A total wine experience!

Price: $34.99
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Wine 101
(Saturday, January 29th)

The most popular wine class we know of. Over 400 wine beginners have taken this class to help them to better understand wine. Our "Fun & Smart" approach to wine is the best way to introduce yourself (or someone you love) to the world of wine
Price: $34.99