Spring 2012 Wine Tasting/Class/Event Schedule
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AFTER-HOURS WINE TASTINGS
~ Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm
Tastings fill up quickly, call 617-623-0867 with a credit card number or come by the shop to sign up. 
Sherries: Legendary Wines of Jerez 4/26 $50 This brand-new DFP tasting will feature the famous fortified wines of Jerez, Spain, known as sherries. Aged in a method known as the solera system, sherries can range from bone-dry and refreshing to quite sweet and are wonderful food-wines. From the lightest, driest Fino-style, to dessert-style cream and moscatel grape-based sherries, these iconic wines are steeped in history and tradition, pairing delightfully with salty, fatty and crispy tapas or enjoyed on their own. Our friend and distributor of fine sherries, Martin Langer, of OZ Wine Company, will join us for this illuminating, whirlwind tour of Jerez, Spain! Wines of Beaujolais 5/17 $40 The wine-making region of Beaujolais, in southeastern France, is home to the star red grape, Gamay. With Burgundy to the immediate north, a smaller amount of Beaujolais Blanc (chardonnay) is also produced here. Ten villages, known as crus, make the world's finest examples of Gamay wines. Try a Morgon, compare it to a Brouilly or Régnié. Delicate, fruity and nuanced with beautiful minerality, cru Beaujolais wines can be among the most versatile of food wines (and not to be confused with "Beaujolais Nouveau"). We will taste our way through these great, graceful, and often under-appreciated wines of Beaujolais, along with thoughtfully chosen food pairings. New Spring Arrivals 5/31 $40 Tonight we will feature brand new arrivals to the wine shop at DFP. From the first tastes of the 2011 vintage to new releases from some of our favorite winemakers as well as some recent tasty discoveries from around the world, spring is the theme for this tasting. Crisp and aromatic whites from Germany and Austria as well as delicate-bodied, warm-weather reds will prove a natural compliment to fresh, simply prepared dishes from our kitchen featuring local, fresh, early-spring produce from our friends at Verrill and Enterprise Farms. Brian Connor, from Atlantic Importing Co. will join us for this exciting springtime tasting! An Evening of Rosés 6/14 $40 Not quite red, not quite white, rosés are made by separating the grape skins from the juice during the fermentation process. Lovely shades of coral, salmon and soft pink hues and bright, fresh and clean berry-fruit flavors are the results. These wines are meant to be drunk young, so we will indeed feature a few choice selections from the recently released 2011 vintage. From bone-dry to only slightly sweet, these rosés are among the most versatile food wines in the entire shop. Taste for yourself as we'll pair everything from fresh salads and cheeses to grilled meats with these highly quaffable wines! |
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CLASSES IN THE DFP KITCHEN
Classes fill up quickly, call 617-623-0867 with a credit card number or come by the shop to sign up. 
classes are held weeknights from 6-8:30 pm Sundays from 2-6 pm Note: class dates in gray are sold out. NEW! COOKING LOCAL CLASS $50 5/22 (sold out) In this class we will utilize the best of locally sourced vegetables, dairy, meats and cheeses. We will discuss the concept of seasonality and it's advantage in creating incredibly fresh, vibrant and diverse food. All over New England, local farms and artisans are growing and making some of the country's best food products, and fortunately we have access to much of it here at Dave's. The end of May is a great time for this class, as the farms will be just starting to harvest their early crops. This class will help you bring this "farm to table" approach to your own home in a fun and delicious way. NEW! SUNDAY COMBO SAUCE & PASTA CLASS $75 4/29, 5/13, 6/3 (sold out) This class is the whole package! Chef Jason will begin the class with a hands-on fresh pasta making lesson; you will learn to make dough, roll and cut pasta, as well as stuffed pastas, such as ravioli and tortellini. You will then move into the sauce making part of the class, learning a variety of sauces including a cream sauce, a tomato sauce and a pesto. THEN it's time to eat! Chef Jason will cook up some fresh pasta to enjoy with the sauces and wine from the shop's collection. This is a terrific way to spend a Sunday afternoon; learn a thing or two, have a great meal AND take home a bundle of your very own fresh pasta! PASTA MAKING $50 5/2, 5/15, 5/30 Note: class dates in gray are sold out. Learn to make fresh egg pasta at home with ease. This is a hands-on pasta making class where you will learn basic dough technique, cutting pasta, and quick ravioli making. Taste your fresh pasta creations paired with samples from the wine room and take home your handmade bundle of fresh pasta! SAUCE MAKING $50 4/24, 5/8, 5/16 Note: class dates in gray are sold out. Spend an evening in the kitchen with Chef Jason exploring the world of pasta sauces broken down into 4 types: olive oil, tomato, cream, and pestos. Jason will demonstrate techniques and give you tips and ideas you can use for everyday or special occasion meals. Throughout the class, you will sample the sauces with our fresh pasta and wines from the store's collection. RISOTTO & GNOCCHI $50 5/9, 5/29 (sold out) In this class we will demystify two of the most challenging and delicious offerings from the Italian kitchen: risotto and gnocchi! From humble ingredients you will learn to make an easy and impressive spinach and ricotta gnocchi, and learn a couple of tasty preparations and sauces for your airy little pillows. Once you know how to build the perfect risotto, you can flavor it however you choose. A simple risotto Milanese will be prepared to teach you the basics of this creamy and delicious rice dish. TUSCANY: ITALIAN COOKING CLASS $50 5/1, 5/23 (sold out) Ahh Tuscany, one of the world's most celebrated food and wine regions. This class will capture the essential flavors of beautiful Toscana. Learn to use bread in assorted crostinis with white beans, wild mushrooms and, of course, white truffle oil. A Panzanella will be prepared, a traditional bread and tomato salad, as well as salsa verde, a truly Tuscan "pesto" of parsley, capers, olive oil and anchovies. We will also make Cacciucco, a quick fresh seafood stew with tomato and fennel. Learn about and taste delicious examples of Tuscan wine, cheese, olives and cured meats. Note: class dates in gray are sold out. PLEASE NOTE:
If you or someone in your party
has a food allergy or food restriction, please bring it to
our attention BEFORE you arrive for a wine tasting or cooking class.
THANK YOU!
Are you interested in hosting a WINE TASTING in your own home? How about a private group PASTA OR COOKING class?? call us at 617.623.0867 or stop by the shop for details and availability
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*please note that classes and tastings are non-refundable