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 Ins — 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 August 10, 2010, 6:00PM
Sheraton at Station Square
$50
How to Drink Like a Millionaire on a Beer Budget - Part 4
Due to its popularity, we are repeating this entertaining and informative Seminar, but with ALL NEW WINES TO TRY. Let’s face it, anyone can find a great wine if your budget is $200 per bottle. But how do we find all of those wonderful wines that are out there for those of us that are on a budget?
What are those “Great Buys” that Pittsburgh and other restaurant owners, wholesale wine folks and industry insiders have encountered over the years?
We called Sommeliers, Restaurant Owners, Chefs, and got their picks, wonderful wines at prices that we all can afford. We are collecting the favorites of many of those “in the know” wine insiders and will have them for you to try. Let us share wines that are a bargain on your budget but are priceless on your palate.
CLICK HERE to register!
Advanced Registration Only — No walk ins
For any questions, E-Mail Pete Hanowich.
September 14, 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)
G’Day Mate - Let’s Take a Trip Down Under. The Wines of Australia & New Zealand
As the 4th largest exporter in the world, Australia’s wine story is rich and fascinating, dating back to 1788. Join Pete as he explores the diversity of Australia’s wine regions and styles. Are you familiar with the McLaren Vale or the Barossa Valley in Southern Australia? How about the Yarra Valley in the South Eastern Victoria wine region? Come explore the differences - and better yet - taste the differences.
Pete will prepare a diverse selection of the great reds and complex white wines of Australia. And to make things even more interesting, we’ll compare an Australian Shiraz with a California Syrah with a French Syrah. Taste why Australian wine exports have grown over 700% in a little over a decade.
Format is an informal classroom setting with Pete Hanowich leading the tasting and discussions. Dress is Casual.
Come along with Pete and explore and enjoy the Great Wines of Australia and New Zealand. Let’s take a Wine Trip Down Under!
Cheese and baguettes included.
CLICK HERE for more information and to register!
Advanced Registration Only – No Walk Ins — For any questions, E-Mail Pete Hanowich.
October 12, 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)
Holiday Entertaining - Pairing Holiday Foods with Wines Made Easy
With the holiday season upon us you should be thinking about all of those parties you will be throwing or attending. Pete has you covered with some great ideas for “interesting wines that will pair perfectly for your November, December and January holiday entertaining”.
Entertaining for Thanksgiving? The whole “turkey thing” - or maybe just hors d’oeuveres? We’ll look at wine pairings for your turkey, ham, goose or roast during holiday celebrations as well as Aperitif Wines for “finger foods” or more formal hors d’oeuveres. We’ll be trying some new, noteworthy wines for work for your holiday parties. Plan on exploring some interesting whites and reds that will make any holiday get-together a smash. So come and enjoy 8 interesting French, California, Italian, Portuguese, etc. wines that you can use for yourself, or to impress your guests.
Format is an informal classroom setting with Pete Hanowich leading the tasting and discussions. Dress is Casual.
Cheese and baguettes included.
CLICK HERE for more information and to register!
Advanced Registration Only – No Walk Ins — For any questions, E-Mail Pete Hanowich.
November 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)
Helping You Buy Your Holiday Champagne - Celebrating in Style
Half of the Worlds Champagne is purchased from January 1 until December 1. One quarter of the worlds Champagne is purchased between December 1 and December 25. And the remaining quarter of the worlds Champagne is purchased in the days between December 25 and January 1st. Want help in making the right choice?
Not all Champagnes are alike. Want to learn the differences? Champagnes only come from France. Sparkling Wines come from California. Prosecco’s come from Italy. Cava’s come from Spain. All intended to give you a glass of bubbly, but all with very different styles. Dom Perignon started it, and the world took it over.
Do you know the differences between Blanc de Blanc, Blanc de Noir, Blends, Brut Zero and Rose? Do you know what each type is best suited for and why? And who makes the best examples of each?
Come try before you buy your Holiday Champagne and Sparkling Wines.
Format is an informal classroom setting with Pete Hanowich leading the tasting and discussions. Dress is Casual.
Cheese and baguettes included.
CLICK HERE for more information and to register!
Advanced Registration Only – No Walk Ins — For any questions, E-Mail Pete Hanowich.
And Mark your Calendars for December 14, 2010, January 11, 2011 and February 8, 2011 for More Tastin’ Tuesdays Fun.
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