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Pacific Northwest Wine Calendar 2008
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JULY
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
AUGUST
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.

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.

 
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
SEPTEMBER
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
OCTOBER
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
NOVEMBER
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
DECEMBER
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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