Husband and wife team of Anthony Russo and Andrea Kish, fine wine buyers and owners of Aries Wine and Spirits, make wine appreciation and education fun and memorable! You must be 21 and over to register. No refunds for these classes. Courses are held at Aries Wine and Spirits, 128 West Post Road, White Plains, NY 10606. Phone: (914) 946-3382.
Classes being promptly at 7pm, please allow enough time to park and sign in.
Each class meets for one session on Tuesday, 7-9pm and is offered in conjunction with the Community Education program of Westchester Community College. Tuition, $26, is paid directly to WCC via the link below. Materials fees of $25 are paid to the instructor the night of the class.
In-Person: ABC’s of White Wine
This “Anything But Chardonnay” course will cover Chardonnay, the world’s most well-known white wine, discussed and tasted in comparison with five other white wine grapes. Grape origins, winemaking style, wine service, storage, and pairing with foods will be covered. Appropriate cheeses will be served as palate cleansers and to demonstrate food and wine capabilities.
CE-WINE 2001, one Tuesday, March 7. 7:00-9:00pm. $26, payable to WCC, and a $25 sampling fee, payable in cash to the instructor. #20034
In-Person: ABC’s of Red Wine
This “Anything But Cabernet” course will cover Cabernet Sauvignon, the world’s most widely grown red wine, discussed and tasted in comparison with five other red wine grapes. Grape origin, winemaking style, wine service, storage and pairing with foods will be covered. Appropriate cheeses will be served as palate cleansers and to demonstrate food and wine compatibilities.
CE-WINE 2000, one Tuesday, March 28. 7:00-9:00pm $26, payable to WCC, and a $25 sampling fee, payable in cash to the instructor. #20035
New! In-Person: Viva Vinos de Espana!
Spanish Red Wines represent some of the best red wines of the world in terms of quality for price. We may be most familiar with the Rioja reds made from Tempranillo but red wines are product throughout Spain using native, indigenous grapes as well as more recent imports. Tonight we will explore six regions featuring a red wine from each and paired with a Spanish cheese and tapas to complete our virtual visit to Spain.
CE-WINE 2016, one Tuesday, April 25, 7:00-9:00pm $26, payable to WCC, and a $25 sampling fee, payable in cash to the instructor. #20547
Andrea & Tony Russo, wine educators and retailers, offer wine events for groups from 10 to 100 people and will host wine events at various sites throughout Westchester County in NY or in guest’s homes. With more than 30 years in the wine and spirits business they have hosted hundreds of these events for private clients and not for profit groups throughout Westchester, Connecticut and Manhattan. ARIES, Tony & Andrea have also hosted many winemaker dinners in some of Westchester’s finest restaurants, including “42”, “Sonora’s” in Port Chester, “La Panitiere” in Rye, “La Bocca” in White Plains and many others. Cost for private tastings varies, depending on the number of people and the level of wines. Please contact us to arrange a private tasting event, and we would be happy accommodate you!