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Start: 7:00 pm
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Dreadnought Wines will be joining forces with the good folks at Lidia's in the Strip District to host Paolo Benegiamo from L'Astore Masseria in Italy for a top notch wine dinner. Wednesday, May 5 - 7:00 PM The full menu for this event: Reception Wine – L’Astoria Massaro Salento Rosato First Course – Burrata Cheese, Broccoli Rabe, Paolo’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil - L’Astoria Krita – IGT Salento Bianco (white) The cost for the evening is $89.00 per person, and is all inclusive. Prepaid RSVPs are necessary, and space is very limited! (412) 391-1709
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05 / 6
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Pittsburgh Wine Festival The Festival returns for its 8th spectacular year this coming May 1-6, 2010. This year will feature exclusive wine dinners in select restaurants with winemakers and educators leading the tastings. We will again partner with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for private dinners with exclusive chefs and winemakers to raise money for Discovery and Innovation at UPMC. So far we have partnered with UPMC to help raise 7.25 million dollars over our long and productive partnership. We hope to further raise the bar this year. Finally, the VIP and Grand Tasting event at Heinz Field on Thursday, May 6th will again be the must-attend wine event of the year. Hundreds of wineries will be represented as will many educators and winemakers who will be on hand to help round out your knowledge of the art of winemaking, tasting and appreciation. VIP TASTING EVENT 5-7 PM GRAND TASTING EVENT 7-9 PM Dreadnought Wines will be present with Paolo Benegiamo of Italy's L'Astore Masseria Wines. Do NOT contact Dreadnought for information or registration. Click Here For The Wine Festival Directly.
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05 / 7
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
First and Third Friday "Wine-Knows" at Dreadnought Wines and Palate Partners. May 7th - Special Guest - Paolo Benegiamo, Owner of L'Astore Masseria Winery in Puglia, Italy! 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).
A few months ago, a select group was treated to a visit and a tasting of Paolo's wines at Dreadnought, and the L'Astore Masseria Jema Primitivo was featured as one of Dreadnought’s February 2010 Wine Of The Month selections. This is precisely the type of hands-on boutique winery that Dreadnought likes to represent. Smaller, family owned, and lovingly tended. 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
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
We've done several wine and food pairing events at Cafe Des Amis in Sewickley, and this evening is for a private group from a Sewickley organization. We can do the same thing for your organization or company! Call Marianne at (412) 391-8502 to inquire. | ||
05 / 8
Start: 1:30 pm
Saturday Quickie 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! Mother's day is tomorrow - treat Mom to a quickie! $20.00 per person
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05 / 12
Start: 6:30 pm
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Wine Tour Of Spain Wednesday, May 12, 6:30 PM Since Mike and Deb returned from Spain where they sampled wines and savored the local ‘sabor’, they have been wanting to share their experiences with Pittsburgh. Dreadnought has represented various wines from the many regions of Spain for years. This evening’s class will share their experiences and knowledge, and students will sample several Spanish wines, as well as one of the most praised Spanish dishes—Paella! (pie-eh-yah) $40 per person Pre-paid Reservations required. (412) 391-8502
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05 / 15
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
We will be conducting a private tasting event at a client's location, featuring light spring wines and hors d'oeuvres. We can do the same for you and your organization or company. Call Marianne at (412) 391-8502 to inquire.
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Start: 6:30 pm
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Now that Elbow Room (click name to visit online) has had the chance to break in its recently installed floor-to-ceiling wine wall, which houses approximately 100 different wines from regions around the globe, it's time to bring on the wine tastings. And that's exactly what the restaurant is doing: Each month, wine buyer Katie Vojtko selects a specific varietal--this month--and then she chooses three or four bottles from different regions, which highlights the varying characteristics of the wines. "I'm excited to have the opportunity to introduce Pittsburgh to some awesome wines at a great value," Vojtko says. She'll pair with cheeses from Pennsylvania Macaroni Company and flatbread pizzas from Bites & Brews, which is Elbow Room's next-door neighbor. "I'm fascinated when these unique regions produce what are considered as more traditional varietals," says Vojtko. Be on the lookout for summer-inspired wine tastings--and maybe even wine dinners--in the coming weeks. On Wednesday, May 19, Vojtko partners with Palate Partners, located in the Strip District, to feature unique wines she says are "quirky and unusual ... they're wines that people won't necessarily be familiar with or think of when they think of wine" 5744 1/2 Ellsworth Avenue, Shadyside. $20 per person. RSVP & Info: (412) 441-5222 or E-Mail DO NOT CONTACT Palate Partners to RSVP.
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05 / 21
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
First and Third Friday "Wine-Knows" at Dreadnought Wines and Palate Partners. May 21st 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
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05 / 22
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
This is a FUNdraising event that is open to the public by RSVP. Do not contact Palate Partners to RSVP, but e-mail Patty Jones by clicking HERE. | ||
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Start: 6:30 pm
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Red, White & Rhone Class Thursday, May 27, 2010 - 6:30 - 8:00 PM The Rhône is France’s largest quality wine region after Bordeaux. The Northern Rhône vineyards start just around Vienne and then the Southern Rhône starts again at Avignon. In the North the red grape is Syrah and the white viognier. In the South Grenache and Cinsault is planted. The Northern Rhône includes the world-class vineyards of Cote Rotie, Hermitage, Crozes Hermitages, Condrieu, St Joseph and Cornas whilst the Southern Rhône is dominated by the famous appellation of Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Beaumes de Venise. This is one of Mike's favorite wine regions, and in this class he will share his knowledge, and introduce students to the many different grapes of the region. Sample both red and white Rhone varietals. Parlez Vous Vino? $40.00 per person, prepaid reservations are required. (412) 391-1709
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05 / 28
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Warhol Museum Good Friday Wine Appreciations May 28th Andy and his whacky pals are waiting for your company! It's time for our monthly wine appreciation 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 appreciations. Socialize in the company of Andy Warhol’s famous celebrity portraits and experience 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!
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Paolo Benegiamo, a dentist by profession, owns a beautiful estate which he runs with the gentle assistance of his father, Achilles. Paolo's grandfather had been a grape grower and wine producer, so in the 1990's he started planting vineyards in a revival of an old family tradition. Masseria L'Astore's first production was 1995. The estate also produces organic olive oil from its oldest trees.
