The Carrie Furnace Project Opening Reception
October 1st, 2009  
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Pump House & Water Tower
880 East Waterfront Drive
Homestead, PA 15120

This project features the work of 4 artists that have gathered inspiration from the giant blast furnaces known as Carrie.  The work features images of the massive coke oven remains, sculpture made from the furnaces product, which was steel, and illuminated sculpture utilizing graffiti left on the remains. 

Opening Reception will be Thursday October 1st 2009 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the historic Pump-house & Water Tower Museum, which is part of the Rivers of Steel Heritage Area.   Museum / Gallery hours will also include noon to 3 p.m. on the following Friday and Saturday dates,  2ed & 3ed,  9th &10th, and the 16th & 17th of October.   Tours can also be scheduled through the Rivers of Steel (412) 464-4020, for other times and dates.   www.RiversofSteel.com

Specialty wines are being poured by  by Dreadnought Wines at the opening reception for your enjoyment.

The Pump-house is conveniently located with ample parking near the Homestead / Munhall Waterfront shopping center.

No RSVP necessary

Call 412.464.4020 for more information. Do NOT contact Palate Partners.

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First and Third Friday Wine Tastings at Dreadnought Wines and Palate Partners.

October 2nd.

How many times have you stood in a State Store, staring at shelves of wine bottles, wondering ‘will I like it after I buy it?’

For many years Palate Partners and Dreadnought Wines in Pittsburgh's Strip District have been giving wine lovers the opportunity to try specialty wines before buying them at their First and Third Friday Wine Tastings at their store at 2013 Penn Avenue.

Folks gather to sample three red and three white wines, carefully selected by owner Mike Gonze, complimented by breads and fine cheeses, and to enjoy the company of other Oenophiliacs.

Mike Gonze has taught classes for Community College of Allegheny County for over twenty years and created their wine education curriculum.  Along with presenting seminars for the local Chapters of the American Wine Society, and the AWS National Conference, Mike frequently presents custom wine seminars for local corporations like Bayer, American Express and First Tier Bank. He is an active member of the Society of Wine Educators and has attended their conferences in Oregon, Seattle and Vancouver. Mike is a frequent visitor to wineries in the US, has visited wineries in the Loire Valley and the Southern Rhone regions of France, Italy and regularly attends tastings sponsored by importers, distributors, the Culinary Institute of America, and boutique wineries. Mike maintains a personal wine cellar with over 1000 bottles specializing in lesser known wines from the US and around the world.

Needless to say, Mike knows his wines. And he loves bringing that knowledge to Pittsburghers.

After sampling the Dreadnought Wines sampled for the evening, patrons can order the wines they like, and pick them up two business days later (as required by state law).

Pittsburgh wine lovers can meet and greet each other at these regular wine tastings twice monthly, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Palate Partners/Dreadnought Wines store at 2013 Penn Avenue in the Strip District. The events are open to the public at the cost of only $12.00 per person and no RSVP is necessary. For more information, call (412) 391-8502

We're taking our Wine & Grilling Class on the road for a private tasting event in Ohio for one of our corporate clients at their venue.

We can do the same for you.

Would you like to impress your clients with a special event with a touch of elegance?

Call us at (412) 391-8502

CALIFORNIA WINE TASTING FROM DREADNOUGHT WINES AND PALATE PARTNERS

With Rania Harris and Mike Gonze at Rania's Catering

Wednesday, October 7
7:00 - 9:00 PM

Fee: $55.00

Over the years Mike Gonze, big cheese and head honcho of Dreadnought Wines, has brought wines from around the world to pair with the food that Rania prepares for his wine tastings. This time around, Mike has decided to stick with all American wines from California. The task at hand is for Rania to pair wonderful recipes to go with these great wines from the West coast. How do tomatoes from the farm market stuffed with corn and goat cheese sound to you?  Perfect with the Sauvignon Blanc from Yorkville Cellars, if you ask me! My Shrimp Scampi is going to knock your socks off when paired with the Eberle Cotes du Robles. Tomato and Black Olive Risotto with Scott Harvey Syrah is absolutely outstanding!  He won't tell me if he's bringing a big red Zinfandel or a bold Cabernet but I know no matter what he brings, my Steak Salad with Blue Cheese dressing is going to hit the mark! The dessert wine remains a mystery but the Pecan Tart in a Ginger Cookie Crust will pair well with whatever Mike brings to the class. Although, we don't demo the dishes that are being paired tonight, we will provide you with a few recipes...we just want you to relax, eat, sip and sniff.

Hurry and call us at 412-531-2222 to ensure your spot at the wine bar!

Rania's Catering (click name to visit)
100 Central Square
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 531-2222

(Make your reservations through Rania's, NOT through Palate Partners)

Grapetastic!
Friday, October 9, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

We asked our Friday night regulars what they would like and many of them asked for a tasting of higher priced wines.  So we have created Grapetastic!!!   Just like our 1st and 3rd Friday tastings these tastings will be casual but, like our classes, they will be for a limited number of people so that we can have a more in depth discussion about the wines. We will taste two whites and two reds, and all wines will be in the average price range of $30.00. 

Wines uncorked for this event (see full descriptions on our wine list):

Bravante Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 - California
McKenzie-Mueller Chardonnay 2006 - California
Little Lion Wines "Two Faced" Pinot Noir 2006 - California
Bravante Vineyards Howell Mountain Trio 2006 - California

You must RSVP and prepay for this tasting, which is limited to 36 guests.
$25.00 per person
(412) 391-8502

“EBERLE WINERY” WINE DINNER
Monday, October 12, 2009 – 6:30 p.m.

With Gary Eberle – Proprietor
Culinary offerings by Mark Swomley
$99 per person – excluding Taxes & Gratuity

EBERLE COTES du ROBLES BLANC ’08

ALMOND CRUSTED SEA BASS
Oven roasted and served with Mixed Grain-Cranberry Risotto and Citrus Cream

EBERLE CHARDONNAY ’08

ROAST LOBSTER TAIL
Served with Brie Risotto, French Beans,
Three Tomato Tartar, Crab Relish and Beurre Blanc

EBERLE ZINFANDEL ’06

BRAISED SHORT RIBS
Tender slowly braised Short Ribs in Pastry with Caramelized Onions, Pancetta,
Roast Peppers, Boursin Cheese, Pan Jus Reduction and Herb Butter.

EBERLE “ESTATE” CABERNET SAUVIGNON ’05

TENDERLOIN OF BEEF
Served with Fingerling-Vegetable Hash, Saga Blue Cheese Cream,
shaved Truffle and Cabernet Demi-Glace

EBERLE MUSCAT CANELLI ’08

WARM APPLE NAPOLEON

The Carlton Restaurant (Click name to visit carlton online and RSVP)
500 Grant Street
Pgh, PA 15219

BNY Mellon Center (Formerly One Mellon Center) Mezzanine Fl.

412.391.4152

(Do NOT contact Palate Partners to RSVP)

Wine 102 Class Series

October 12, 19, 26,  6:30 – 8:00 PM (Mondays)

In an extension of our Wine 101 series, we continue to learn about wine regions and the subtleties of tasting wine.  In this three-session series, students will take another step toward tasting wines like the professionals and working on accurately describing what they are tasting.  We will explore grape blends and what characteristics of a wine are caused by the different varietals in the blend. Fun and informative, and a little deeper than wine 101. (it is not necessary to have taken wine 101)

$79 for the series, includes wines and materials.

Pre-paid reservations required.
(412) 391-8502

SOLD OUT!!!

Wooden Angel

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
6:30 – 8:30 pm
 
Eberle Wine Tasting "Grazer"

Meet winemaker Gary Eberle and taste his wonderful Paso Robles, California wines in the Angel’s wine cellar.

Gary Eberle was Moon Twp raised, Penn State educated and was a PSU football player. Gary now makes award winning:

Cabernet, Syrah, Zinfandel, Viognier
 
They will be paired with Chef Mike’s fun grazing foods!

Casual informal evening.

$40.00 per person (All-inclusive)

Limited Reservations (required) (724) 774-7880

(Do NOT contact Palate Partners for reservations)

Wooden Angel (click name to visit online)
Sharon Road & Leopard Lane
Bridgewater/Beaver, PA 15009
(click here for directions)

Eberle Wine Tasting

Wednesday, October 14th, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Gary Eberle will wind down his tour of the 'burgh with a wine tasting for Dreadnought patrons on Wednesday, October 14th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM at our shop in the Strip District.

Gary Eberle was Moon Twp raised, Penn State educated and was a PSU football player. Gary now makes award winning

Meet Gary Eberle and taste his wonderful Paso Robles, California wines. Wear your Penn State Blue and White!

Cost is only $10 per person, and includes the usual bread and cheeses from Pennsylvania Macaroni.  Order $50 or more of Eberle Wines, and apply the $10 admission toward your order.

Reservations appreciated to give us an idea of head count.

Click below or call (412) 391-1709

First and Third Friday Wine Tastings at Dreadnought Wines and Palate Partners.

October 16th.

How many times have you stood in a State Store, staring at shelves of wine bottles, wondering ‘will I like it after I buy it?’

For many years Palate Partners and Dreadnought Wines in Pittsburgh's Strip District have been giving wine lovers the opportunity to try specialty wines before buying them at their First and Third Friday Wine Tastings at their store at 2013 Penn Avenue.

Folks gather to sample three red and three white wines, carefully selected by owner Mike Gonze, complimented by breads and fine cheeses, and to enjoy the company of other Oenophiliacs.

Mike Gonze has taught classes for Community College of Allegheny County for over twenty years and created their wine education curriculum.  Along with presenting seminars for the local Chapters of the American Wine Society, and the AWS National Conference, Mike frequently presents custom wine seminars for local corporations like Bayer, American Express and First Tier Bank. He is an active member of the Society of Wine Educators and has attended their conferences in Oregon, Seattle and Vancouver. Mike is a frequent visitor to wineries in the US, has visited wineries in the Loire Valley and the Southern Rhone regions of France, Italy and regularly attends tastings sponsored by importers, distributors, the Culinary Institute of America, and boutique wineries. Mike maintains a personal wine cellar with over 1000 bottles specializing in lesser known wines from the US and around the world.

Needless to say, Mike knows his wines. And he loves bringing that knowledge to Pittsburghers.

After sampling the Dreadnought Wines sampled for the evening, patrons can order the wines they like, and pick them up two business days later (as required by state law).

Pittsburgh wine lovers can meet and greet each other at these regular wine tastings twice monthly, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Palate Partners/Dreadnought Wines store at 2013 Penn Avenue in the Strip District. The events are open to the public at the cost of only $12.00 per person and no RSVP is necessary. For more information, call (412) 391-8502

Wines Under Glass Sparkler: Exotic Treasures at Phipps
October 22, 2009 - 5:30 to 9:30 pm
Enjoy an unforgettable magic carpet ride to a Grand Bazaar!

You'll feast on fine wines, extraordinary edibles and tantalizing treasures inspired by the Orient's legendary Silk Route — all to benefit the superior garden programs of Pittsburgh's lush crystal palace, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

At the auction you'll have then chance to bid on a very special private wine tasting for up to ten people, with hors d'oeuvres, at the home of Palate Partners and Dreadnought Wines owners Deb Mortillaro and Mike Gonze...did we mention they have a stellar view of the city!

Gala Grand Bazaar
5:30 - 7:30
Feast on delectable food and drink amid a trove of treasures, buzzing friends and entertainers—bid on the riches and gems of your choice!

Club Casa
7:30 - 9:30
Young professionals—and the young at heart—will revel to sights and sounds reminiscent of Casablanca as the "belly-rock" music of Ishtar and scrumptious treats and drink make Phipps the night place to celebrate!

For questions or to RSVP by phone, please contact Joe Reed at 412.441.4442, ext. 3966 or jreed@phipps.conservatory.org.

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Do NOT contact Palate Partners to RSVP.

SOLD OUT!!

Saturday Quickie

October 24, 1:30 – 2:30 PM

On that average Saturday shopping trip to the Strip, did you ever wish you could be doing ANYTHING else while your friends or partner shopped? Palate Partners is proud to offer – the Saturday Quickie! A mini-wine class involving tasting and discussing four wines in an hour with wine expert Mike Gonze. Come See, Swirl, Smell, and Sip on a Saturday afternoon, taste a cheese selection from “Dear Heart” at PA Macaroni, and enjoy four wines in AN HOUR!  You’ll want to go home and cook all the goodies you’ve purchased in the Strip with the new wine knowledge you’ve picked up!  

Space is limited, and prepaid RSVPs are required.

$20.00 per person

(412) 391-8502

Warhol Museum Good Friday Wine Tasting

October 30th.

Andy and his whacky pals are waiting for your company! It's time for our monthly wine tasting at The Andy Warhol Museum.

5:30 - 7:30 PM

Join The Warhol, Dreadnought Wines and Big Burrito on the last Friday of every month for ongoing Good Fridays wine tastings. Socialize in the company of Andy Warhol’s famous celebrity portraits and sample four unique wines along with cheeses, fruits and other ideal wine accompaniments.

For more information or reservations email (Click the word)

(walk-ins are welcome)

$20.00 per person, includes admission to the Museum!