Wine Event Reviews

I enjoy learning about wine, and the best way to experience new wines is to go to the many wine dinners held around the world. You can often talk with the winemaker about how they created their wine, and learn what makes the flavors and characteristics unique. You get to try wines you've never heard of, and find out for yourself what you like and dislike about wine types.

Many wine shops hold free tasting events. Go to them! Learn for yourself what you like and dislike. No other person can tell you what you will enjoy by some mysterious numerical rating.

To get a sense of what a wine event is like, read through my notes below. You'll get to hear about interesting wines, learn about etiquette at wine events, and view some great photos.

2008
Boston Wine Expo
Old Sturbridge Village - Chaine des Rotisseurs
Pink Wine Review for Valentine's Day
Port and Chocolate for Valentine's Day

2006
Western Mediterranean Wine Cruise - December

2005
Sultans of Shiraz
Nantucket Wine Festival
Screwcap vs Corks
Millbury Art & Wine Festival

2004
Gevrey Chambertin 2002 Burgundy Tasting
Port and Douro Wine Tasting
Oregon Pinot Noirs - Willamette Valley
Burgundy Tasting 1999-2002
Sutton Wine Tasting
BVCC Wine Evening
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars - Castle Restaurant
Nantucket Wine Festival
Westport Rivers / Sel de la Terre

2003
Wine Dinner with South American Wines
Nantucket Wine Festival
Boston Wine Expo

2002
Newport Wine Expo
Nantucket Wine Festival
Arrowood Wine Dinner
Boston Wine Expo
Mill on River Dinner

2001
Nashoba Valley Azule Dinner
Nantucket Wine Festival
Washington DC Expo
Boston Wine Expo

2000
TV Wine Show Tasting
The Big E

1999
Nantucket Wine Festival
History of Wine Seminar at the Nantucket Wine Festival
Venison and Veal at Nashoba Valley Winery
Radio Interview about New England Wines (WAV, 15mb)

1998
Nashoba Valley Case Club Dinner

If you'd like more reviews, I have Wine Review Notes online from tasting events I've attended or hosted.