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First and Third Friday Wine Tastings at Dreadnought Wines and Palate Partners. November 6th. 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. Uncorked this evening: Vestini Trebbiano, Italy Sylvester Sangiovese, California 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
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What better way to prep yourself for the holidays than yummies and specials, and an afternoon of indugence in the Strip District? That's what will happen on Sunday, November 8th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, when three Strip District shops join together for a fun strolling Open House! Palate Partners, specializing in wine-themed gifts, wine accessories, and extremely unique gift items, joins Roxanne's Dried Flowers, offering a plethera of dried floral items and accessories, along with Collage, two floors of both antique and contemporary home decor gift items, and unique jewelry. Each store will have special deals for this Open House, tongue tempting goodies, and a whole bunch o' fun! The three stores are within a two block area, so it's an easy walk! And you won't have to fight the usual crowds that you'd find on a busy Saturday! So put on your Santa hat, or your curly elf shoes, lots of jingle bells, and come preview the Holiday goodies! There will also be a drawing, from which one lucky attendee will win a $100 gift certificate for EACH store - $300 total value! (participants MUST register at all three stores to qualify) No Reservations necessary! (412) 391-8502 for more information.
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SOLD OUT!!! Olive Oil Tasting Class Tuesday, November 10, 6:30 PM - 8PM Tasting olive oil is an art, but it can also be fun and worth learning. As in the case of the wine connoisseur and his wines, a certain amount of knowledge (and quite a lot of practice) is required to objectively classify olive oils according to taste. Culinary Institute of America alum and executive chef Deb Mortillaro will guide students through the ins and outs of the olive. With variability in quality, the olive oil consumer runs quite a risk of purchasing a second rate product, which could easily end up completely ruining the very food it is supposed to improve. A good olive oil should subtly enhance the flavors of the specific dish, not distort or overpower them. One should thus get into the habit of tasting any untried olive oil before blindly using it over one’s food. The advantages of using a good olive oil in one’s everyday cooking are legion, not only from the flavor point of view, but also because of the associated health benefits. Deb has recently done an intense study of Olive Oil at UC Davis and will share her new insight to Olive Oil. $40 per person (412) 391-8502
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Wine and Cheese Networking Event Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Guest Speaker: Deb Mortillaro, Palate Partners Events will include: R.S.V.P. Visit www.winpitt.org DO NOT RSVP to Palate Partners! | ||
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Start: 5:30 pm
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SOLD OUT! Fall French Wine & Food Tasting Featuring Fromage à trois: Hors d'oeuvres: Dessert: Complimented by: Le Baron Brut Blanc de Blancs Café Des Amis $35.00 per person (412) 391-8502
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Start: 6:30 pm
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Wine For Turkeys SOLD OUT! Thursday, November 19, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Debbie's favorite holiday is Thanksgiving so she loves to talk about all its wonders. She's a pro at this meal as she entertains 65 people each Thanksgiving. $45 per person (412) 391-8502 | ||
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Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
First and Third Friday Wine Tastings at Dreadnought Wines and Palate Partners. November 20th. 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
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Start: 5:30 pm
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Warhol Museum Good Friday Wine Tasting November 27th. 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!
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Saturday Quickie November 28, 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! $20.00 per person (412) 391-8502 | ||
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