Sip and sample. Six Penn Kitchen is hosting a ‘Grape Expectations’ wine tasting class, with wine and bites inspired by Julia Child. The event is taking place on Thursday, April 16 at 8:00 p.m.
During the class, each student will sample five different wines, with accompanying small bites, while a wine expert explains each pairing, and helps students to detect the wine’s nuances. Seats are $50 each, and can be reserved by calling Six Penn at 412-566-7366.
On the menu:
First course: Cream of water-cress soup, paired with A to Z, Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2013
Second course: Scallops gratineed with white wine, garlic and herbs, and paired with Pinot Blanc, Alsace France, 2012
Third course: Creamed sweetbreads with mushrooms, paired with Chardonnay, Napa, California, 2011
Fourth course: Boned, stuffed duck, baked in a pastry crust, paired with Domaine Roux Pere & Fils, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Beaune, France 2011
Fifth course: Apple tart, paired with Beaume de Venise, France
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