Carlow Cookery - Doylestown Wine

Cooking Technique Classes Doylestown, Bucks County

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Doylestown Wine Classes:

If you are interested in learning more about wine, you�ll love Carlow Cookery�s wine classes. In addition to tasting wines from a featured area or varietal, our wine experts will teach you about each wine, it�s charecteristics and how to judge quality. Food (hors d�oeuvres and light main course) is served during the course of the evening. All in a casual and comfortable environment.

All wine classes begin at 7:00 p.m.

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*Sold Out* Wines for Romantic Meals 7pm
Enjoy a night of great wine and food with the one you love.
Friday, 02/10/17
Instructor: Mike Conti

$130

This class is currently sold out. If you would like to be contacted in the event of a cancellation please call the store at 215-489-2677

Price is per couple. A nice wine can add so much to a special meal, especially a romantic one. This class is specifically designed showcase perfect for these occasions. It features one Champagne, two whites wines and three reds from some great growing regions of the world. The wines will be accompanied by a starter, main course with side and dessert. It's a great way to spend a night out with someone you love.

Menu: Shrimp with Tomato Garlic Sauce with Parmesan Crostini; Classic Caesar Salad; Pork Braised in a Shallot Merlot Sauce; Potato Gratin with Bacon and Thyme; Dulce de Leche Cakes with Chocolate Sauce

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*Sold Out* Wines for Romantic Meals 7pm
Enjoy a night of great wine and food with the one you love.
Saturday, 02/11/17
Instructor: Mike Conti

$130

This class is currently sold out. If you would like to be contacted in the event of cancellation please call the store at 215-489-2677.

Price is per couple. A nice wine can add so much to a special meal, especially a romantic one. This class is specifically designed showcase perfect for these occasions. It features one Champagne, two whites wines and three reds from some great growing regions of the world. The wines will be accompanied by a starter, main course with side and dessert. It's a great way to spend a night out with someone you love.

Menu: Shrimp with Tomato Garlic Sauce with Parmesan Crostini; Classic Caesar Salad; Pork Braised in a Shallot Merlot Sauce; Potato Gratin with Bacon and Thyme; Dulce de Leche Cakes with Chocolate Sauce

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*Sold Out* Wines for Romantic Meals 4pm
Enjoy a night of great wine and food with the one you love.
Saturday, 02/11/17
Instructor: Mike Conti

$130

This class is currently sold out. If you would like to be contacted in the event of a cancellation please call the store at 215-489-2677.

Price is per couple. A nice wine can add so much to a special meal, especially a romantic one. This class is specifically designed showcase perfect for these occasions. It features one Champagne, two whites wines and three reds from some great growing regions of the world. The wines will be accompanied by a starter, main course with side and dessert. It's a great way to spend a night out with someone you love.

Menu: Shrimp with Tomato Garlic Sauce with Parmesan Crostini; Classic Caesar Salad; Pork Braised in a Shallot Merlot Sauce; Potato Gratin with Bacon and Thyme; Dulce de Leche Cakes with Chocolate Sauce

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*One Spot Left * Wines of Spain and Portugal 7pm
Exploring the wines of two great regions
Thursday, 02/16/17
Instructor: Mike Conti

$60

This class is currently sold out. If you would like to be contacted in the event of a cancellation please call the store at 215-489-2677.

With the world's most extensive vineyards and one of the oldest winemaking traditions, Spain has plenty to offer wine lovers. We'll focus our attention on the full bodied, oaky reds of the Spanish regions Rioja (old world) and Penedes (new world). We'll then explore the interesting and affordable wines (lighter reds and vino verdes) of Portugal.

About the class Join us for a comprehensive course on understanding and appreciating wine. Each fun and informative session is focused on a different aspect of wine so that by the end of the series participants have a solid understanding of what is available on the market and how it suits their palate.

In addition to tasting six selected wines, you'll gain a better understanding of each region's producers and significant varietals - all in a relaxed environment that allows for questions and feedback. A three course dinner is served throughout the evening.

The classes are taught by Mike Conti, President/Wine Educator of From Stem to Learn. Mike has over 32 years in the hospitality and education industries. He gained valuable knowledge of wine through his professional experiences and contacts. Mike's instruction is straightforward and fun, informational and relaxed, thorough and insightful.

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*Sold Out* Wines of Burgundy and the Rhone 7pm
Wine Appreciation Program, Part II
Thursday, 02/23/17
Instructor: Mike Conti

$60

This class is part of the wine certification course and is currently sold out. Spots may become available in the future, please check back if interested.

Our coverage of the world's great wines begins at the epicenter of the wine world - France. Specifically, we'll focus on Burgundy and the Rhone Valley. Both of these regions produce world-class wines but each has its own unique personality. Burgundy wines may be a maybe a little more well-known than those of the Loire Valley but both exceptional red and white wines. You'll sample signature varietals from both and compare and contrast styles. Once you taste the wonderful complexity and flavors of these wines you'll understand why French wines are so highly sought.

About our wine tastings: Carlow Cookery's wine tastings are fun and informative. In addition to tasting the selected wines, participants will gain a better understanding of each region's producers and significant varietals - all in a relaxed environment that allows for questions and feedback. The classes are taught by Mike Conti, President/Wine Educator of From Stem to Learn. Mike has over 32 years in the hospitality and education industries. He gained valuable knowledge of wine through his professional experiences and contacts. Mike's instruction is straightforward and fun, informational and relaxed, thorough and insightful. Supper is served throughout the evening.

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*Sold Out* Wine Wars: Old World vs. New World 7pm
A friendly competition between two stylistically different viticultural regions
Friday, 02/24/17
Instructor: Mike Conti and Victor Ykoruk

$60

This class is currently sold out. If you would like to be contacted in the event of a cancellation please call the store at 215-489-2677.

So much of wine enjoyment revolves around stylistic differences in the way they are produced. The best way to understand how Old World and New World wines are distinctive is to do a side-by-side tasting. In this edition of Wine Wars, Mike and Victor will each choose three wines from the region they are representing to compare and contrast them with their counterpart. They will pinpoint the characteristics of each and you will decide which better suits your palate. Let the Wine Wars begin!

The Format: We have chosen three varietals that are grown in both the Old World and the New World - Riesling, Malbec and Syrah. Each region will have an advocate that will choose a wine that best represents it. They will have an allotted amount of time to present each wine to the group and to make their case as to why it is the superior offering. The group will then vote on the winner.

The Advocates

Mike Conti: Mike is President/Wine Educator of From Stem to Learn, a wine education and consulting company. Mike is a certified wine expert with over 30 years in the hospitality and education industries. He is also resident wine instructor at Carlow Cookery.

Victor Ykoruk: Victor has been in the F&B; and wine business for over 20 years. His own Cana Consulting Group, LLC put the likes of Karamoor Estate on the map. Additionally, he is the lead sales consultant in Philadelphia for Majestic Wine and Spirits, the state's 3rd largest distributor.

Menu: A three course meal is served throughout the tasting.

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*Sold Out* The Food and Wine of Italy 7pm
Pairing great food with great wines
Wednesday, 03/08/17
Instructor: Mike Conti

$65

This class is currently full. If you would like to be contacted in the event of a cancellation please call the store at 215-489-2677.

One of our most popular classes on pairing food and wine focuses on Italy including reds from the North as well as some prominent white wines from the South. Our wine expert will help you better understand what to look for when choosing wine to be paired with food and we'll serve an appetizer, pasta, main course and dessert that matches components of the wines we're tasting.

Menu: Thin Crust Pizza with Tomates, Sausage and Fontina; Ricotta Gnocchi with Spinach, Butter and Pecorino; Tender Chicken Cacciatore with Porcini Mushrooms Sauce; Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Whipped Cream

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*Sold Out* The Food and Wine of Italy 7pm
Pairing great food with great wines
Thursday, 03/09/17
Instructor: Mike Conti

$65

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Perfect Pairing: Wine and Chocolate 7pm
Fine wines paired with an assortment of Pierre's chocolates
Thursday, 03/16/17
Instructor: Mike Conti

$65

Join wine expert Mike Conti for a night dedicated to wine and chocolate. This pairing class will demonstrate how the type of chocolate can influence the wine you serve. You'll gain a better understanding ot the pairings, learn about quality chococate and differences in the types available. You'll taste six wines, each paired with a different creation from Tom Block of Pierre's Chocolates.

About our wine and food classes: Carlow Cookery's wine pairing classes provide participants with a better understanding of how particular wines can enhance the flavors in different foods. As with our wine tastings, we'll cover the region and producer of each wine. The classes are taught by Mike Conti, President/Wine Educator of From Stem to Learn. Mike has over 32 years in the hospitality and education industries. He gained valuable knowledge of wine through his professional experiences and contacts. Mike's instruction is straightforward and fun, informational and relaxed, thorough and insightful.

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*Sold Out* Wines of Napa and Sonoma 7pm
Wine Appreciation Program, Part III
Thursday, 03/23/17
Instructor: Mike Conti

$60

This class is part of the wine certification course and is currently sold out. Spots may become available in the future, please check back if interested.

As one of the world's largest producers of wine, the United States remains one of its most dynamic as well. While wine is produced throughout the land, offerings from California and the Pacific Northwest are the most widely recognizable. This class focuses on the former, where the soil and climate allow for many varietals to flourish. We'll explore the signature varietals from Napa and Sonoma counties and highlight the key producers, varietals and blends that they have to offer.

About our wine tastings: Carlow Cookery's wine tastings are fun and informative. In addition to tasting the selected wines, participants will gain a better understanding of each region's producers and significant varietals - all in a relaxed environment that allows for questions and feedback. The classes are taught by Mike Conti, President/Wine Educator of From Stem to Learn. Mike has over 32 years in the hospitality and education industries. He gained valuable knowledge of wine through his professional experiences and contacts. Mike's instruction is straightforward and fun, informational and relaxed, thorough and insightful. Supper is served throughout the evening.

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*Sold Out*The Food and Wine of Italy 7pm
Pairing great food with great wines
Wednesday, 03/29/17
Instructor: Mike Conti

$65

This class is currently sold out. If you would like to be contacted in the event of a cancellation please call the store at 215-489-2677.

One of our most popular classes on pairing food and wine focuses on Italy including reds from the North as well as some prominent white wines from the South. Our wine expert will help you better understand what to look for when choosing wine to be paired with food and we'll serve an appetizer, pasta, main course and dessert that matches components of the wines we're tasting.

Menu: Thin Crust Pizza with Tomates, Sausage and Fontina; Ricotta Gnocchi with Spinach, Butter and Pecorino; Tender Chicken Cacciatore with Porcini Mushrooms Sauce; Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Whipped Cream

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Wines of Spain and Portugal 7pm
Exploring the wines of two great regions
Monday, 04/03/17
Instructor: Mike Conti

$60

With the world's most extensive vineyards and one of the oldest winemaking traditions, Spain has plenty to offer wine lovers. We'll focus our attention on the full bodied, oaky reds of the Spanish regions Rioja (old world) and Penedes (new world). We'll then explore the interesting and affordable wines (lighter reds and vino verdes) of Portugal.

About the class Join us for a comprehensive course on understanding and appreciating wine. Each fun and informative session is focused on a different aspect of wine so that by the end of the series participants have a solid understanding of what is available on the market and how it suits their palate.

In addition to tasting six selected wines, you'll gain a better understanding of each region's producers and significant varietals - all in a relaxed environment that allows for questions and feedback. A three course dinner is served throughout the evening.

The classes are taught by Mike Conti, President/Wine Educator of From Stem to Learn. Mike has over 32 years in the hospitality and education industries. He gained valuable knowledge of wine through his professional experiences and contacts. Mike's instruction is straightforward and fun, informational and relaxed, thorough and insightful.

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Wine 401: Four Part Series 7pm
Advanced tastings featuring Grenache, Chardonnay, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon
Thursday, 04/13/17
Instructor: Mike Conti

$280

We are continuing our exploration of the world's great varietals with another four-part series of tastings. It will use the principles and information presented the three prior programs (Wine Certification, 201 and 301). The format will demonstrate how the combination of climate, soil type and topography of a vineyard shapes the character of the grapes that grow there and in turn, the wine made from those grapes

Like Wine 301, all wines will be tasted blind. Like the prior session, each class will feature two flights of three wines each. In addition, we will add an introductory wine unrelated to the theme to enjoy with an appetizer. You will challenge your palate to compare and contrast the varietals.Supper will be served between flights and dessert will be served at the end of the class.

Part I: Grenache (Thursday, April 13th, 2017)

Part II: Chardonnay (Thursday, July 13th, 2017)

Part III: Red Zinfandel (Thursday, October 12th, 2017)

Part IV: Cabernet Sauvignon (Thursday, January 11th, 2018)

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*Sold Out* Wines of Northern Italy 7pm
Wine Appreciation Program, Part IV
Thursday, 04/27/17
Instructor: Mike Conti

$60

This class is part of the wine certification course and is currently sold out. Spots may become available in the future, please check back if interested.

With 20 regions and 200 sub-regions, Italy boasts both the largest and most confusing wine production in the world. But the range and quality of the wines now available makes it worth figuring out. We focus our attention in this session to the North, specifically Piedmont and the Venetto. The wines of this area are varied and plentiful here in the states and are perfect food wines. What a great opportunity to dig deeper into this popular wine region.

About our wine tastings: Carlow Cookery's wine tastings are fun and informative. In addition to tasting the selected wines, participants will gain a better understanding of each region's producers and significant varietals - all in a relaxed environment that allows for questions and feedback. The classes are taught by Mike Conti, President/Wine Educator of From Stem to Learn. Mike has over 32 years in the hospitality and education industries. He gained valuable knowledge of wine through his professional experiences and contacts. Mike's instruction is straightforward and fun, informational and relaxed, thorough and insightful. Supper is served throughout the evening.

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