The second annual
Philadelphia Wine Week is almost upon us. From March 22 through March 29 Philly's restaurants will play host to a bevy of tasting dinners, bottle specials and flight nights. Adventurous drinkers will find yoga-themed events and chats with sommeliers on the schedule, too.
Draft wine flights from
Gotham Wine Project will face off against draft flights from local breweries. Each will be matched up with charcuterie or cheese and you vote for the winner. Enter your ballot for a chance to win wine and beer prizes at the end of the week.
Sunday, March 22 through Sunday, March 29
Pay as you go
Johnny Brenda's 1201 N. Frankford Ave.
(215) 739-9684
Try out the wares of over 20 wine vendors in the halls of PAFA's historic Frank Furness building in cocktail attire. Fifty sparkling champagne and white wines will be on hand and small bites will come courtesy of Tria Café, Murray's Cheese, Panorama and Alla Spina.
118 North Broad St.
(267) 257-2662
Featuring the wines of New York's
Ravines Wine Cellars,
Morten and Lisa Hallgren and others from the Ravines family will be on hand for a special multi-course dinner and reception.
Sunday, March 22
6 p.m. | $95 per person
Fork
306 Market St.
(215) 625-9425
Explore Sancerre, a renown appellation, and its terroir with natural winemaker Sébastien Riffault and importer Zev Rovine. Try a flight of three single-vineyard wines while chatting with Riffault and Rovine at a.bar.
135 S. 18th St.
(215) 825-7030
A handful of the city's best bartenders will throw their hats in the ring for this wine-based cocktail competition. You'll get to judge their recipes and choose the winner.
Monday, March 23
7:30-9 p.m. | $18
PanoramaFront & Market St.
(215) 922-7800
"Wined" down on hump day with some Vinyasa yoga followed by appetizers and wine. All yoga experience levels are welcome. Reserve a spot by emailing events@bistrosttropez.com.
Wednesday, March 25
6-8 p.m. | $30 in advance, $35 at the door
Bistro St. Tropez2400 Market St.
(215) 569-9269
Want to learn how to work wine into each and every meal? Head upstairs at Vetri for a class with Master Sommelier and Certified Wine Educator Christopher Bates.
Wednesday, March 25
6:30 p.m. | $150 per person
Vetri1312 Spruce St.
(215) 732-3478
A gourmet hot dog joint from Finger Lakes, New York, will join Alla Spina for one night only.
FLX Wienery will take over the menu with tastes right out of wine country. Reservations are not required, but are recommended.
Thursday, March 26
4:30 p.m.-midnight | Pay as you go
Alla Spina1410 Mt. Vernon St.
(215) 600-0017
Use
Lyeth Estate Wines to create your own special wine blend and learn what combinations make the most delicious drink. Snacks will be provided and there will be prizes for the best blender.
Saturday, March 28
2-4 p.m. | $45 per person
Vintage129 S. 13th St.
(215) 922-3095
Celebrate the late Serge Gainsbourg, master French composer. A DJ will spin vinyl Gainsbourg tunes while Jason Mulamed of
Chalkboard Wine & Spirits discusses the featured pour of the night, Bernard Vallette, Quatre Saisons 2011.
Saturday, March 28
8-11 p.m. | Pay as you go
Bardot Cafe447 Poplar St.
(267) 639-4761
