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Pacific Northwest Wine Calendar
2008
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| JUL 8, 15 |
Wine Tasting Primer: Sight, Smell, Taste, with Sommelier
Dieter Schafer 6-9 pm. Learn how to taste wine knowledgeably
and describe what you are tasting. In this 6-hour course, Certified
Educator and Sommelier Dieter Schafer introduces you to wine
types, grapes, varietals, and wine regions of the world as well
as the basics of reading a wine label. Also included is discussion
wine-and-food pairing, what matches well, what doesn't and why.
Tasting each session. Must be 21 years of age to attend. $71
per person.
Preregistration required 206-764-5339.
southced@sccd.ctc.edu or www.LearnatSouth.org. |
South Seattle Community College.
6000 16th Avenue SW, Seattle |
| JUL 12 |
Bastille Day "Bal des Pompiers" Dinner
with Chef Thierry Rautureau and Maitre d'Hotel Dieter Schafer.
6 pm. The Consular Agency of France and the French American
Chamber of Commerce invite you to a four-course Bastille Day
dinner prepared and served by "The Chef In The Hat!"
Thierry Rautureau, the Rover's team, Art Institute chefs and
students, and Maitre d'Hotel Dieter Schafer. … and with
dancing to live French music until midnight. The Bal des Pompiers
(firefighters' ball) is a great tradition in France and is
part of the celebration for Bastille Day. The firefighters
of each city and village are hosts of a ball which often includes
music and partying in the streets. On the main square of any
village, people enjoy a live band, usually with accordion,
and eat, drink and dance with the firefighters under the warm
summer night sky. $49 per person, tax and gratuities included.
Reservations required 206-443-4703.
Info WineDieter@cs.com . |
Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion |
| JUL 18-20 |
Kirkland Uncorked is a Festival of Style
and Taste that celebrates wine, art, food, music and lifestyle
benefiting Hope Heart Institute. Activities are throughout Kirkland
with a gated Wine and Lifestyle garden for 21 and over. FESTIVAL:
Friday 2—9pm, Saturday 11am—9pm, Sunday 11am—6pm.
LIFESTYLE & TASTING GARDEN: Friday 5—9pm, Saturday
1—9pm, Sunday 1—6pm ADMISSION: Downtown Activities
are FREE. Tasting and Lifestyle Garden Admission (21 and older)
- $20 advance purchase or $25 at the door. Includes a souvenir
tasting glass and 10 tasting tokens good for 1oz wine samples.
Additional wine samples are 1-3 tokens per 1oz taste. BENEFICIARY:
The Hope Heart Institute whose mission is focused on serving
humanity through cardiovascular research and education. FOR
MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.kirklanduncorked.com. |
Kirkland Marina Park on the water – (25 Lakeshore Plaza,
Kirkland, WA 98033) and throughout downtown |
| JUL 19 |
Wine 101. The Local Vine is offering the
opportunity to learn the basics of wine and wine tasting. This
‘no pressure’ class covers the basics about white
and red wines, wine evaluations, tastings and selections. Participants
will taste, evaluate and discuss at least six different wines
during class. Educational materials will be provided to take
home. Gift certificates available for future class dates. This
is a wonderful opportunity to learn about wines – as well
as a great gift idea to share with the wine lover (or future
wine lover) in your life. Classes are limited in size. For more
information or to reserve space, please contact events@thelocalvine.com
or call 206.441.6000. Cost: $55/class. 24 hour cancellation
notice required. |
The Local Vine, 2520 Second Avenue, Seattle |
| JUL 22, 29 |
Wine Tour de France with Sommelier Dieter Schafer.
6-9 pm. The bicycle Tour de France is in full swing! Join
Francophile/Francophone Sommelier Dieter Schafer as your guide
and tour through ten French regions and taste wine from ten
grape varieties. Class includes "A Crush Course in Effective
Wine Tasting," lots of wine vocabulary to help you describe
what you see and smell and taste, a bit of history and geography
of the regions, best wine-buying strategies, wine-and-food
pairing guidelines, correct serving techniques and temperature,
and hints for proper storing and aging. Tasting each session.
Must be 21 years of age to attend.$71 per person. Preregistration
required 206-764-5339. southced@sccd.ctc.edu or www.LearnatSouth.org. |
South Seattle Community College.
6000 16th Avenue SW, Seattle |
| JUL 24 |
Pre-International Pinot Noir Celebration Dinner.
Anne Amie welcomes chef Troy MacLarty of Lovely Hula Hands as
our guest chef. Troy attended the Culinary Institute of America
and served as Joe Montana's private chef before moving to the
famed Chez Panisse in Berkeley for four years. Thankfully for
us he headed to Portland and is now at Lovely Hula Hands
on North Mississippi. Also joining us are winemakers Leslie
Mead from Talley Vineyards on California's South Central Coast
and Michael Richmond from Bouchaine Vineyards in Carneros, Napa
Valley. Paired with
Troy's menu, which has yet to be revealed as he has a mean passion
for seasonal ingredients, will be an assortment of wines from
all three vineyards. Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling and of
course Pinot Noir.
Join us for hors d'oeuvres at 6:30 on our patio overlooking
our vineyards & the Pacific Coast range with dinner to follow.
$125 per person includes gratuity
For more information or to RSVP contact Dori Matthews at 503-864-2991. |
Anne Amie Vineyards, 6580 NE Mineral Springs Road, Carlton,
OR |
| JUL 25-27 |
Mason County 3rd Annual Wine Competition.
Open to all Washington State wineries, the competition will
be judged by six well-known Washington judges, and medals will
be awarded for the various categories. For more information,
contact Jim Culligan, Mason County Fair Wine Superintendent,
at 360-427-7789, or send him e-mail at mcountyfair@co.mason.wa.us. |
Mason County Fairgrounds, Shelton, WA |
| JUL 26-27 |
Woodinville Wine Country Launches Premiere of Wine
Notes, featuring Woodinville Wineries, Local Chefs
and National Artists. Saturday, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday,
1 p.m. - 5 p.m. What could be better than enjoying award-winning
wines, distinctive local cuisine, and a powerhouse musical lineup
under sunny skies at one of the region's finest outdoor venues?
Ticket prices are as follows; 2 day tickets must be purchased
together in order to qualify for the second day discount: 1
day General Admission $75, 2 day General Admission $135, 1 day
VIP $125, 2 day VIP $235 (VIP tickets include cabaret seating
close to stage and preferred parking). Tickets go on sale April
15 at www.winenotesconcerts.com. For more information, contact
Woodinville Wine Country at (425) 205-4394 or www.woodinvillewinecountry.com. |
Marymoor Park, near Redmond, Washington |
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| AUG 5, 12 |
Washington Wines and Wineries with Sommelier Dieter
Schafer. 6-9 pm. Know the wines of Washington State!
In this 6-hour course, taught by longtime Auction of Washington
Wines Guest Sommelier Dieter Schafer, learn by tasting wines
from all nine Washington viticultural areas, including two
wines from "Best New Winemaker" John Bell's Willis
Hall Winery. Course covers fundamentals of winemaking and
includes wine buying, serving and enjoying. Recommended Book:
Washington Wines and Wineries - The Essential Guide by Paul
Gregutt. Tasting each session. $71 per person. Preregistration
required 206-764-5339. southced@sccd.ctc.edu or www.LearnatSouth.org. |
South Seattle Community College.
6000 16th Avenue SW, Seattle |
| AUG 8, 15, 29 |
"Four to Six" Washington Wine Tasting
Series with Sommelier Dieter Schafer. Anytime 4 to
6 pm. Wine Educator Dieter Schafer invites you to Taste a
Little, Learn a Lot. Each session taste 4 to 6 Washington
wines while you enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and the breathtaking
view of Elliott Bay. August 8: Racy Roses. August 15: Viognier
and Roussanne. August 29: Riedel versus Eisch Breathable Glass.
$12 per person, per session. Reservations required 206-239-2363.
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The Art Institute's Portfolio Restaurant.
2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle |
| AUG 14-16 |
Auction of Washington Wine. The three
day celebration of Washington wine will feature the following
events: Picnic with the Winemakers & Barrel Auction —
Thursday, August 14
Winemaker Dinners — Friday, August 15
The Covey Run 10K Race & TalkingRain 5K Run/Walk &
Kids Dash - Saturday, August 16
Gala Auction — Saturday, August 16
Visit www.auctionofwashingtonwines.org for more information. |
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| AUG 22 |
Brewmaster Dinner with The Pike Brewing Co. Owner
Charles Finkel and Maitre d' Dieter Schafer. 6 pm.
Enjoy the breathtaking view of Elliott Bay from the fifth-floor
restaurant as you learn about beer and food pairing. Upper-level
students prepare a five-course menu accompanied by five beers
produced by The Pike Brewing Co. Learn from Brewery Owner
Charles Finkel and Restaurant Manager Dieter Schafer the elements
in the food and beer that make them great together. $68, tax
and gratuities included.
Reservations required 206-239-2363. |
The Art Institute's Portfolio Restaurant.
2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle |
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| SEP 5 |
Fine-Dining Etiquette Seminar and Wine Dinner with
Maitre d'Hotel Dieter Schafer. 6 pm. Enjoy the breathtaking
view of Elliott Bay from the fifth-floor restaurant as you
learn about fine dining etiquette.
Table manners play an important part in making a favorable
impression. Learn how to be more polished and socially savvy
for your next fine dining experience.
Join Certified Educator and Maitre d'Hotel Dieter Schafer
as he covers the dos and don'ts of fine dining over a four-course
dinner prepared by upper-level culinary students under the
guidance of Chef Instructor David Wynne. Dieter will address
questions of etiquette, ordering in a restaurant, pairing
food and wine, how to complain and compliment, guest-server
relationship, tips on tipping, and guidelines for hosting
a dinner. Three matching Washington wines are served and a
wine tasting primer is included. $68, tax and gratuities included.
Reservations required 206-239-2363. |
The Art Institute's Portfolio Restaurant.
2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle |
| SEP 15 |
Fine-Dining Etiquette Seminar and Wine Dinner with
Maitre d'Hotel Dieter Schafer. 6:30 pm. Table manners
play an important part in making a favorable impression. Learn
how to be more polished and socially savvy for your next fine
dining experience. Join Certified Educator and Maitre d'Hotel
Dieter Schafer from as he covers the dos and don'ts of fine
dining over a scrumptious six-course dinner prepared by Chef/Owner
Ashok Mehta. Dieter will address questions of etiquette, ordering
in a restaurant, pairing food and wine, how to complain and
compliment, guest-server relationship, tips on tipping, and
guidelines for hosting a dinner. Four matching wines from
Washington and Italy are served and a wine tasting primer
is included. $75 per person, includes dinner and wines. Reservations
required 206-624-2222. |
Rustica Ristorante Italiano.
1106 Eighth Avenue, Seattle |
| SEP 23, 30, OCT 7 |
Wine Tasting Primer: Sight, Smell, Taste, with
Sommelier Dieter Schafer. 6-9 pm. Learn how to taste
wine knowledgeably and describe what you are tasting. In this
9-hour course, Certified Educator and Sommelier Dieter Schafer
introduces you to wine types, grapes, varietals, and wine
regions of the world as well as the basics of reading a wine
label, and hints for smart buying, proper storing and aging.
Also included is discussion wine-and-food pairing, what matches
well, what doesn't and why. Tasting each session. Must be
21 years of age to attend. $85 per person. Preregistration
required 206-764-5339. southced@sccd.ctc.edu or www.LearnatSouth.org. |
South Seattle Community College.
6000 16th Avenue SW, Seattle |
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| OCT 14, 21, 28 |
Washington Wines and Wineries with Sommelier Dieter
Schafer. 6-9 pm. Know the wines of Washington State!
In this 9-hour course, taught by longtime Auction of Washington
Wines Guest Sommelier Dieter Schafer, learn by tasting wines
from all nine Washington viticultural areas, including three
wines from "Best New Winemaker" John Bell's Willis
Hall Winery. Course covers fundamentals of winemaking and
includes wine buying, serving and enjoying. Recommended Book:
Washington Wines and Wineries - The Essential Guide by Paul
Gregutt. Tasting each session. Must be 21 years of age to
attend. $85 per person. Preregistration required 206-764-5339.
southced@sccd.ctc.edu or www.LearnatSouth.org. |
South Seattle Community College.
6000 16th Avenue SW, Seattle |
| OCT 24, 31, NOV 7 |
"Four to Six" Washington Wine Tasting
Series with Sommelier Dieter Schafer. Anytime 4 to
6 pm. Wine Educator Dieter Schafer invites you to Taste a
Little, Learn a Lot. Each session taste 4 to 6 Washington
wines while you enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and the breathtaking
view of Elliott Bay. October 24: Malbec and Mourvedre. October
31: Syrah and Grenache. November 7: Sparkling. $12 per person,
per session.
Reservations required 206-239-2363. |
The Art Institute's Portfolio Restaurant.
2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle |
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| NOV 3, 10, 17, 24 |
"20/20 Wines of the World" A Wine Appreciation
Course with Sommelier Dieter Schafer. 6-9 pm.
Certified Educator and Sommelier Dieter Schafer invites you
to visit 20 regions and taste wine from 20 grape varieties
as you enjoy the breathtaking view of Elliott Bay from fifth-floor
Portfolio Restaurant. Class includes "A Course in Effective
Wine Tasting," lots of wine vocabulary to help you describe
what you see and smell and taste, a bit of history and geography
of the regions, best wine-buying strategies, wine-and-food
pairing guidelines, correct serving techniques and temperature,
and hints for proper storing and aging. No food served. Must
be 21 years of age or over to attend, ID required. $175 per
person, due at time of registration.
To register please call 206-239-2363. |
The Art Institute's Portfolio Restaurant.
2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle |
| NOV 14 |
Fine-Dining Etiquette Seminar and Wine Dinner with
Maitre d'Hotel Dieter Schafer. 6 pm. Table manners
play an important part in making a favorable impression. Learn
how to be more polished and socially savvy for your next fine
dining experience. Join Certified Educator and Maitre d'Hotel
Dieter Schafer as he covers the dos and don'ts of fine dining
over a four-course dinner prepared by upper-level culinary
students under the guidance of Chef Instructor David Wynne.
Dieter will address questions of etiquette, ordering in a
restaurant, pairing food and wine, how to complain and compliment,
guest-server relationship, tips on tipping, and guidelines
for hosting a dinner. Three matching Washington wines are
served and a wine tasting primer is included. $68, tax and
gratuities included. Reservations required 206-239-2363. |
The Art Institute's Portfolio Restaurant.
2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle |
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| DEC 2, 9 |
Holiday Wines for the Rest of Us with Sommelier
Dieter Schafer. 6-9 pm. The holiday season is in
full swing! Join Sommelier Dieter Schafer as your guide and
tour through ten wine regions and taste wine from ten grape
varieties. Class includes "A Crush Course in Effective
Wine Tasting," lots of wine vocabulary to help you describe
what you see and smell and taste, a bit of history and geography
of the regions, best wine-buying strategies, wine-and-food
pairing guidelines for your holiday dinners, and correct serving
techniques and temperature. Tasting each session. Must be
21 years of age to attend. $71 per person. Preregistration
required 206-764-5339. southced@sccd.ctc.edu or www.LearnatSouth.org. |
South Seattle Community College.
6000 16th Avenue SW, Seattle |
| DEC 5 |
Educational Dinner with Brian Carter Cellars Winemaker
Brian Carter and Sommelier Dieter Schafer. 6 pm.
Upper-level students prepare a five-course Northwest menu
accompanied by four wines produced by Brian Carter Cellars.
Learn from Winemaker Brian Carter and Portfolio Restaurant
Manager Dieter Schafer the elements in the food and wine that
make them great together. $75, tax and gratuities included.
Reservations required 206-239-2363. |
The Art Institute's Portfolio Restaurant.
2600 Alaskan Way, Seattle |
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