2010-11
Wine Tasting Classes

All classes to be held at Good Mansion Wines at 95-14th Street in East Wheeling. Each class is limited to 12 people and costs are as indicated. All Wine Tasting Classes begin at 7:30 p.m. Please stop or call in to the shop to pay for your reservation in advance. Please note the day and time of your reservation—you WILL NOT receive a notice before the tasting. All reservations are nonrefundable and cannot be transferred to another tasting date.

First come first served


A STUDY IN SANGIOVESE
OCTOBER 7, 2010

The Sangiovese grape is the noble red grape of central Italy. It is found in everything from the Chianti wines, which have seven zones alone, to Vino
Nobile di Montepulciano, to Brunello di Montalcino, and to other red wines outside of Tuscany. Its dark cherry flavor is accompanied by good acidity,
and therefore, Sangiovese wines are some of the best food wines in the world. Served with cheeses and breads. $35 per person.

JUDGMENT OF PARIS
NOVEMBER 11, 2010

In 1976, a British wine merchant organized a blind tasting of some of the most revered French and Californian Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines. French judges surprisingly rated California wines higher than their French counterparts. Good Mansion Wines conducts its own blind tasting of similar wines from France and California. Served with cheeses and breads. $35 per person.

CHRISTMAS RECEPTION
DECEMBER 2, 2010

Come and kick off the holiday season with your friends at Good Mansion Wines. This very special holiday cocktail party tasting will feature a wide array of reds and whites for your holiday table presented by staff at several different stations. Extensive heavy appetizers and music will liven the evening. This is not a sit down tasting and is open to 30 people. $20 per person.

FAMILY TIES?
JANUARY 13, 2011

This is a tasting between the Nebbiolo wines of the Piedmont and the Pinot
Noir wines of Burgundy. The Nebbiolo grape is the king of red grapes. It has
an enormously dry and powerful mouth that is tempered by a sweet tannin. The Pinot Noir grape is considered to be one of the noblest red grapes. Burgundy Pinot Noirs are powerful and earthy with strawberry notes and a silky mouth feel. Some viticulturalists in the Piedmont believe the two grapes are genetically related. Taste for yourself at this intriguing pairing of two of the world’s best wines. Served with cheeses and breads. $35 per person.

LIQUID LOVE
FEBRUARY 10, 2011

You and your sweetheart will love this assortment of rich and velvety red and white wines that go perfectly with chocolates. The tasting will feature Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Amarone, Port, Rieslings, and Eiswein. Served with the famous Betsy Ann American Chocolate cordial strawberries and truffles. $35
per person.


SONOMA VERSUS NAPA
MARCH 10, 2011

Can you tell the difference between wines from these two California counties? They are both responsible for some of the world’s most sought after wines, from Cabernet Sauvignon to Merlot to Chardonnay. This tasting will explore the commonalities and differences of the wines from these two counties. Served with cheeses and breads. $35 per person.

THANK YOU!
APRIL 14, 2011

This very special cocktail party tasting is open to all those loyal customers who attend at least 7 of the 13 Friday Happy Hour Tastings in 2011 up to this date. The tasting will feature a wide variety of red and white wines at various stations, accompanied by heavy appetizers. This is not a sit down tasting. No reservations are being taken for this. Instead, attend the Happy Hour Tastings in 2011 to qualify. $0.01 per person (yes, a penny!).