We are hosting a private Italian Wine Dinner for a corporate client here in our store in the Strip District.  We're teaching how to pair wines with Italian delicacies, while a corporate client treats their own clients.  A terrific way to show client or employee appreciation.  Contact Marianne at (412) 391-8502 to learn more.

Saturday Quickie (SOLD OUT!)
February 13, 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
Pre-paid reservations required.
(412) 391-8502

Blind Tasting: California Cabernets VS Meritage Blends
Tuesday, February 16, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Can you tell the difference?

As a result of decades of cross-pollination between the wine industries of California and Bordeaux, beginning with the seminal joint venture of Robert Mondavi and the Baron Philippe de Rothschild in 1979, styles of California Cabernet Sauvignon have taken two directions: 1) The original 100% varietal Cabernet Sauvignon; and 2) Meritage blends.

The differences between meritage wines and pure Cabernet Sauvignon are blurred by U. S. labeling regulations. Many wines labeled Cabernet Sauvignon contain small amounts of Merlot or Cabernet Franc. So unless the label specifies that it's made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, we really can't be sure. However, when a Cabernet is seriously blended, the label will often give the percentages of the components.

It's been our experience that California Cabernet Sauvignon can stand on its own only when it's made from the very best fruit. Otherwise, it benefits from artful blending.

Join us for an educational experience as we give your tongue a lesson in detecting the differences, and your VQ a lift in label reading. “Blind Tasting” was the class favorite of our ‘Wine 102’ class.

$45.00 per person
Pre-paid reservations required.
(412) 391-8502

First and Third Friday "Wine-Knows" at Dreadnought Wines and Palate Partners.

February 19th

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 learn about specialty wines before buying them at their First and Third Friday "Wine-Knows" at their store at 2013 Penn Avenue.

Folks gather to learn about 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 receiving an education about the Wines represented by Dreadnought, 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-Knows" 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

Warhol Museum Good Friday Wine Tasting CANCELLED due to weather.

February 26th

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) or call (412) 361-3272 Ext. 214

(walk-ins are welcome)

$20.00 per person, includes admission to the Museum!

First and Third Friday "Wine-Knows" at Dreadnought Wines and Palate Partners.

March 5th

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 learn about specialty wines before buying them at their First and Third Friday "Wine-Knows" at their store at 2013 Penn Avenue.

Folks gather to learn about 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 receiving an education about the Wines represented by Dreadnought, 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-Knows" 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 Of Australia 
Thursday, March 11, 6:30 PM - 8PM

This is a class that Mike Gonze has taught for the Osher Institute of Lifelong Learning at the University of Pittsburgh for students who are 65 and older. Now the class is available for the young whippersnappers, who will enjoy Mike’s expertise of this land of diversity.

For generations, the warm climate and ideal soil conditions of the Swan Valley and Margaret River areas have drawn winemakers from around the globe.

Now, Western Australia's wineries are recognized as some of the best in the world, and extend from the Chapman Valley near Geraldton to the far south coast.

Well, if you can’t take a trip down under, we’ll tie the kangaroo down, and give you a lesson on the beauty of grapes grown upside down.

$40 per person
Pre-paid reservations required.
(412) 391-8502

Wine Of The Month Club 15th Anniversary Celebration

On Friday, March 12th!
At 6:00 PM

We Celebrate

YOU!

Join us at 2013 Penn Avenue as we celebrate 15 years of our Wine Of The Month Club.

Sample wines, munchies, share stories, and enjoy the company of other club members.

Some newbies, some long timers. In either case, we thank you.

AND we will announce the formation of a NEW club for true wine lovers!

For Wine-Of-The-Month Club Members, by invitation ONLY!