Wine Seminars
Pete Hanowich Leads Year-Round Seminars and Tasting Program for Pittsburgh Wine Festival.
Keeping the Pittsburgh Wine Festival Alive – All Year Long.
The Pittsburgh Wine Festival is proud to partner with Pete Hanowich of the Chaine des Rotisseurs Bailliage de Pittsburgh to present unique and informative wine seminars at every interest level — from beginner to intermediate to collector’s fantasy wine events! The year-round program commenced during Pittsburgh Wine Festival Week 2008 and is continuing now.
Each seminar will have something for all levels of interest and each seminar will have a number of different wines to try!!
- Just getting started with wines? We’ll help show you the way.
- Beyond the basics? We’ll offer ways to expand your repertoire.
- Been at it for a while? We’ll have sessions to build on your expertise.
- Lively informal discussions.
- Educational, informative and fun!
- Leave the intimidation aspects of wine at the door.
- Handouts, tasting notes and PLCB numbers / prices will be provided.
- No Walk in’s — sorry — Advanced Ticket purchase only
Cost for all seminars is $50.00 per person.
For further information, email Pete Hanowich here. Or call Pete at 412-486-3946.
Tuesday February 9, 2010, 6:00PM
Sheraton at Station Square.
$50
(check which meeting room when you arrive)
Those Other American Wine Regions, Or, Is There Great Wine Beyond California?
What American Wine producing area makes the best Pinot Noir? What about the best Gewurztraminer?
Wine has been produced in the USA for 300 years and in all fifty states. And although California makes more wine than all of Australia combined, many other states and regions are producing award winning wines.
So come enjoy 8 great wines from “The Other” wine growing regions in the USA.
Know what an AVA is? Know who Constellation Brands and Bronco Wine Company are? Know that there are “Label Laws?” Don’t know and don’t care? We’ll have great wines to try!
Format is an informal classroom setting with Pete Hanowich leading the tasting and discussions. Dress is Casual.
Wines, Cheese and baguettes included.
Tuesday March 9, 2010, 6:00PM
Sheraton at Station Square
$50
(Doors open at 5:30 and we start at 6:00. Check which meeting room when you arrive)
Break out of your Wine Rut
You, no doubt, have your favorite wines picked out when you arrive at the store. Autopilot takes over. Of course you do. We’re all guilty as charged when it comes to this. Whites and Reds. California, France, Italy. What’ll it be today?
Could you be in a Wine Rut? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT!! But what if you could leverage what you like to try some other different wines?
Want to play a “If you are liking this wine, then you’ll like that wine” game? There are more than 400 grape varieties and gosh how many geographic wine regions to choose from.
We’ve made some choices – and we’re going to play “If you like this wine, then you will like this NEW wine.” We’ll expand your wine choices with these yummy but not so common selections.
So come and try some new wines, and help you to Break Out of That Wine Rut.
Format is an informal classroom setting with Pete Hanowich leading the tasting and discussions. Dress is Casual.
Cheese and baguettes included.
Purchase Tickets Here
For any questions, E-Mail Pete Hanowich.
Tuesday March 23, 2010, 6:00PM
Sheraton at Station Square
$99
(Doors open at 5:30 and we start at 6:00. Check which meeting room when you arrive)
Big Buck Reds
Well, you all have asked for this, so here it is!
Far Niente Cabernet is almost $140.00 a bottle. And Heitz Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet is almost $120.00 a bottle. Chateau Lynch Bages from Pauillac is nearly $100.00 a bottle. Would you like to try them all? Of course you would. We’re lining up a selection of Big Buck Reds for you to indulge in.
Seating is EXTREMELY LIMITED and carries a special price tag. This will sell out, so please register now to ensure a seat.
We will get as many of these “limited availability” red selections that we can get. If we can’t get a Heitz, we may have to substitute a Rubicon or Insignia. And if we can’t get a Chateau Gruaud LaRose …well, you get the idea.
So come join us as we explore the most decadent of the “Big Buck Reds.”
Format is an informal classroom setting with Pete Hanowich leading the tasting and discussions. Dress is Casual.
Cheese and baguettes included.
Purchase Tickets Here
Advanced Registration Only – No Walk In’s
For any questions, E-Mail Pete Hanowich.
Sunday March 28, 2010, 5:00PM–7:00PM
Sewickley Cafe
$50
A Winery Down Under-A Lineup of Australian Wines
Sewickley Café Proprietor Don Reinhardt cordially welcomes you to A Lineup of Australian Wines.
As the 4th largest exporter in the world, Australia’s wine story is fascinating, dating back to 1788.
DeBortoli Wine is a family owned Australian company established by Italian immigrants, Vittorio and Guiseppina DeBortoli in 1928. Now in it’s third generation, DeBortoli is the 5th largest Winery Down Under.
Haley Kozlowski of DeBortoli Wines and Pete Hanowich of The Pittsburgh Wine festival and the Chaine des Rotisseurs will lead the tasting and discussions.
Format is an informal restaurant setting. Dress is casual.
Cost for all seminars is $50.00 per person. Must be over 21 to attend.
Format is an informal classroom setting with Pete Hanowich leading the tasting and discussions. Dress is Casual.
Wines and Munchies included.
Purchase Tickets Here
Sorry, no walk-ins. Advance ticket purchase only.
Seating is limited.
For any questions, E-Mail Pete Hanowich.
Tuesday April 13, 2010, 6:00PM
Sheraton at Station Square
$50
(Doors open at 5:30 and we start at 6:00. Check which meeting room when you arrive)
How to Get the Most Out of the Pittsburgh Wine Festival - Try Before You Buy A Chairman’s Selection Wine
You bought your ticket(s), you step out of the elevator, they hand you a book and a glass. Before you are 150 wineries pouring 500 to 600 wines. You have 2 to 4 hours to enjoy. But which do you choose and why? Where do you start? You certainly cannot try them all, both from a health and a time constraint.
Join us for a fun and informative session to maximize your enjoyment while attending this year’s Pittsburgh Wine Festival on May 6, 2010. We’ll share strategies and techniques for developing a Game Plan to have you get more from your time at the Pittsburgh Wine Festival.
We’ll also have a tasting of Chairman’s Select Wines to allow you to “Try Before you Buy.” After all, we can’t talk about a Wine Festival without a glass of wine in your hands!
Format is an informal classroom setting with Pete Hanowich leading the tasting and discussions. Dress is Casual.
Cheese and baguettes included.
Purchase Tickets Here
For any questions, E-Mail Pete Hanowich.
Tuesday May 11, 2010, 6:00PM
Sheraton at Station Square
$50
(Doors open at 5:30 and we start at 6:00. Check which meeting room when you arrive)
Summer Wines
Summer Wines are a selection of “Warm Weather Wines.” It will soon be approaching the peak of summer and you’ve got a lot of summer entertaining ahead of you. But what kind of unique wines will you serve?
Try some new, light crisp wines for your summer parties. Low cost, interesting Whites and Reds for your guests and friends. So come and enjoy a number of “Summer Wines.”
Wines that your friends may not be familiar with. Affordable wines that will impress your quests during your summer entertainment.
Due to its popularity, we are repeating this entertaining and informative seminar that we gave in 2008, but with ALL NEW WINES TO TRY.
Format is an informal classroom setting with Pete Hanowich leading the tasting and discussions. Dress is Casual.
Cheese and baguettes included.
Purchase Tickets Here
For any questions, E-Mail Pete Hanowich.
Don’t forget to bookmark pittsburghwinefestival.com for ongoing seminar information.
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