Greater New Haven Wine Tasting and Dinners from LocalWineEvents.com

Harry's - Annual Holiday Dinner at Nini's

Dec 09, 2008 (Tue): Harrys Wine & Liquor Market, Tasters Guild, Ninis Bistro & Billington Imports Present A Holiday Wine Dinner Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 7PM $85 all-inclusive Passed Small Bites Alamos Torrontes 2007 Lobster Empanada, Tomato Cumin Coulis Catena Alta Chardonnay 2005 Arugula Sa[...]

Nini's Holiday Celebration

Dec 09, 2008 (Tue): Our annual Holiday Dinner Tasting is one of our most popular events and sells out early. Chef Stuart is the creative genius who has crafted another outstanding menu for our annual Holiday celebration. As usual he is working in tandem with our friend William Miller of Harry's Wine[...]

Bubbly for the Holidays

Dec 20, 2008 (Sat): With Christmas and New Years Eve around the corner, its time to pick up some sparkling wine to celebrate the holiday festivities. The Bubbly comes in all styles and price ranges from around the world, and youll sample a wide variety tonight to find the ones you like.[...]

The Wine Tutor - Wine 101: Intro to Wine Tasting (Jan 14 & Jan 21)

Jan 14, 2009 (Wed): Everything you always wanted to know about wine but didnt know what to ask! This 2-week class is designedfor the wine novice who wants to learn the differences among the major types of wines, and why we like some wines and dont like others. A variety of wines from around the worl[...]

The Wine Tutor - Wines of Spain (Jan 28 & Feb 4)

Jan 28, 2009 (Wed): To talk about Spanish wine is to talk about Spain's core. Spain is a world class wine producer, and the Spanish wine industry has exploded worldwide over the last 20 years. Old vineyards have been revived, other vineyards have been re-planted to more exciting grape varieties, and[...]

The Wine Tutor - Wine 101: Introduction to Wine Tasting (3-weeks)

Feb 10, 2009 (Tue): Everything you always wanted to know about wine but didnt know what to ask! This 3-week beginners class is designed for the wine novice who wants to learn the basic techniques of wine tasting, the differences among the major types of wines, and why we like some wines and dont li[...]

The Wine Tutor Pairs Wine & Chocolate

Feb 11, 2009 (Wed): Chocolate is wonderful alone but it can become a true culinary experience when savored with different foods and beverages. The range of flavors that complement chocolate is amazing! Some combinations are classiccoffee, almonds, caramel, and WINE! Its fun to experiment with taste[...]

The Wine Tutor Samples Wines of the West Coast (Mar 4 & 11)

Mar 04, 2009 (Wed): Our Pacific Coast states boast some of the finest wines in the world. Everyone knows that California is our most prolific wine producing state, but Oregon and Washington are not far behind. Sample a wide range of grapes, wine styles, and food-compatible wines from the Left Coas[...]

The Wine Tutor - Wine Varietals: Different Grapes. . . Different Tastes (5 weeks)

Mar 31, 2009 (Tue): Wines taste different from each other because they are made from different grapes. Just as a Granny Smith apple tastes different than a McIntosh apple, wines made from Merlot, Chardonnay, and others each have unique flavors that are derived primarily from those grapes. This cla[...]

The Wine Tutor - Do it like the Pros. . . A Blind Wine Tasting (Apr 1 & 8)

Apr 01, 2009 (Wed): Geared towards people who have already attended wine classes, this is your opportunity to put everything youve learned to work! Each week we will taste one different grape, and all bottles will be in brown bags! It is your goal to discern the different styles and flavors of each [...]

The Wine Tutor Does New World/Old World Blind. . . Is there THAT much difference? (Apr 22 & 29)

Apr 22, 2009 (Wed): Recently there have been more editorials than usual in the wine publications about whether there really is a noticeable distinction between wines of the Old World (basically Western Europe) and wines of the New World (essentially everywhere else in the world). We will form our ow[...]

The Wine Tutor Splashes Summer Whites and Refreshing Ross (May 6 & 13)

May 06, 2009 (Wed): Don't let that pink hue fool you Ros is for grownups and serious wine drinkers love it. Our annual tasting will allow you to taste an assortment of whites and ross perfect for the summer. p>The Wine Tutor:[...]