Past Pa. Wine Society Events

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PWS History of Events
DateEventSpeaker (if applicable)
December 1, 2011Passage to VIndiaN/A
November 11, 2011The Cradle of Wine: Republic of GeorgiaLaurent Guinand, Ph.D.
October 13, 2011Get to the GreekChris Jelepis
September 23, 2011Blind TastingBrett Woodburn
August 19, 2011Viognier and FriendsPWS board members
July 14, 2011Summer Grillin’ and Chillin’Mike Gonze and Deb Mortillaro
June 16, 2011Hess CollectionJohn Amoroso
May 5, 2011Wines from GermanyBrian Stwalley
April 8, 2011Bordeaux Varietals from Around the WorldMark Vitale
March 15, 2011Women of Wine—WoW!Cecily Mukhtar
February 17, 2011Allegro Library WinesCarl Helrich
January 16, 2011Pa. Wine Excellence IXFrancis O'Brien
December 2, 2010ChampagneJohn Toler
November 11, 2010Weygandt WinesTodd Ross for Peter Weygandt
October 10, 201010-10-10 Special Event!Hill Flynn for Darren Restivo
September 9, 2010Long IslandBob and Jackie Rogers
August 19, 2010Cabernet FrancAverill Shepps, Brett Woodburn,
Bill Beeson, Lee Cichanowicz
July 15, 2010California Yin & YangEmily Bell
June 10, 2010June Blue LightN/A
May 20, 2010Australian TerroirRick Tarkin
April 23, 2010Intro to ItalianMark Vitale
March 18, 2010PortugalJohn Riese/Joe Carroll
February 19, 2010ZinfandelWil Franklin
January 17, 2010PA Excellence VIIIMark Chien
December 2, 2009Member CelebrationN/A
November 12, 2009Continental Crossroads: FriuliRick Pitcher
October 22, 2009Waltzing Around AustriaJohn Toller
September 25, 2009Tour de FranceJohn & Dominique Otterbeck
August 20, 2009Trip to SpainHill Flynn
July 16, 2009Creekside Blue LightN/A
June 17, 2009Banville & Jones PortfolioSean Tuttle
May 21, 2009The Art of South African WinesBryce McNamee
April 16, 2009Rhone vs Rhone RangersDanny Haas
March 19, 2009Hand Picked SelectionsKen Phillips
February 26, 2009PortLynn Hoffman
January 18, 2009PA Wine Excellence VIIMark Chien
December 11, 2008Members’ SelectionsPWS Members
November 13, 2008Robert Kacher SelectionsDonna Quinn
October 24, 2008Australia, Tasmania – Who Knew?Robert Whale
September 28, 2008French Country WinesDr. Joseph DiLuzio
August 21, 2008California Pinot NoirWil Franklin
July 22, 2008Red, White & Blue at Sasha’s HideawayN/A
June 19, 2008MalbecTim Kilcullen
May 21, 2008Kunde EstatesJeff Kunde
April 24, 2008Ode to MerlotPWS Board Members
March 20, 2008Allegro Library Wines RevisitedCarl Helrich
February 7, 2008Wine and ChocolateTad Van Leer
January 17, 2008PA Wine Excellence VIMark Chien
December 13, 2007Schramsberg VineyardsTim Kilcullen
November 10, 200720th Anniversary GalaN/A
October 25, 2007Boo Night at FelicitaN/A
September 20, 2007Board Selections Less than $25Joel Reiter, Paul Seymour
August 15, 2007California TerroirWil Franklin
July 12, 2007Sauvignon BlancAverill Shepps, Brett Woodburn,
Lynne Beeson
June 12, 2007Pacific Northwest Ride on the PrideN/A
May 10, 2007Marchesi De’ FrescobaldiAllessandro Lunardi
April 19, 2007Allegro Library WinesCarl Helrich
March 21, 2007RhoneJohn & Dominique Otterbeck
February 21, 2007SherryRick Pitcher
January 18, 2007PA Wine Excellence VMark Chien
December 8, 2006Wine & Food-A Sensory ExperienceStephen Menke
November 1, 2006November Blue Light XVIIN/A
October 18, 2006Red BurgundyJohn & Dominique Otterbeck
September 28, 2006Strictly SangioveseNick Mautone
September 10, 2006Wine & Cheese IIIMax McCalman
August 17, 2006Summer RoséBoard Representatives
July 27, 2006White BurgundyDanny Haas
June 13, 2006Blue Danube Ride on the PrideN/A
May 19, 2006Courtyard Blue Light XVIIN/A
April 6, 2006Wines of Southern FranceRobert Kacher
March 9, 2006ZinfandelSteve Mencke
February 9, 2006Sweeties from Around the WorldJason Phillips/Joel Reiter
January 19, 2006PA Wine Excellence IVAwards Wine Makers
December 20, 2005Holiday Blue Light XVIN/A
November 29, 2005Tiny BubblesJoe Diluzio
October 25, 2005Flavors of SpainRick Pitcher
October 13, 2005Très Bonne AnnéeRoger Trinchero/Barry Wiss
August 28, 2005Wine & Sushi at ZenN/A
August 9, 2005The Lost Castas & Cepas of the Iberian PeninsulaLeo Fox
July 30, 2005Summer Wine TourN/A
July 26, 2005Courtyard Blue Light XVN/A
June 16, 2005Australian WinesJohn Amoroso
June 7, 2005Lake Garda on the PrideN/A
May 11, 2005Greek Wines by BoutariAngelo Kafkis
April 7, 2005The Wines of Joseph PhelpsDamian Parker
March 23, 2005Stags Leap WineHoward Imber
February 4, 2005Wear Red, Drink RedN/A
January 19, 2005PA Wine Excellence IIIGary Pavlis
December 10, 2004Holiday Gala EventN/A
November 3, 2004Blue Light Special XIVN/A
October 7, 2004Très Bonne AnnéeJerry Comfort
September 3, 2004Introduction to Italian WinesFrank Splane
August 12, 2004Uncommon Grapes IILeo Fox
July 22, 2004Biodynamic / Organic WinesMark Chien
June 22, 2004Annual Ride on the PrideN/A
May 27, 2004Blue Light XIIIN/A
May 6, 2004Austrian WinesMichael Schiffman
April 7, 2004Evening with Domaine WeinbachEddy Leiber-Faller
April 4, 2004Italian Wines & Cheeses IIJoe DiLuzio / Dan Ferraiolo
March 26, 2004BulgarianVance Petrunoff
February 24, 2004Blue Light Special XIIN/A
February 6, 2004PortLynn Hoffman
January 15, 2004Pinot Noir Around the WorldBrian Stwalley
November 7, 2003Rhone DiscoveriesLeo Fox
October 23, 2003Rhone RangersGreg Murray
September 28, 2003Brandywine Wine TrailN/A
September 25, 2003Adriatic ItalyFrank Splane
August 8, 2003Wines of Southern FranceDan Kravitz
July 24, 2003Blue Light Special XIN/A
June 17, 2003Touring Spain/PrideN/A
May 8, 2003PA Wine Excellence Awards IIJim Dodd
April 10, 2003German RenaissanceGreg Moore
March 13, 2003Wines of New ZealandRobert Whale
February 25, 2003Blue Light Special XN/A
February 6, 2003Under The Tuscan SunFrancesco Bonfio
January 16, 2003Oregon Pinot NoirMark Chien
December 14, 200215th Anniversary Gala DinnerN/A
November 15, 2002ChampagneDan Kravitz
October 6, 2002Italian Wines & CheesesJoe DiLuzio / Emilio Mignucci
September 13, 2002Wines of the Loire ValleyLeo Fox
August 15, 2002ViognierJim Dodd
July 16, 2002Ride on the PrideN/A
June 20, 2002New World ChardonnayEric Miller / Allyson Boullianne
May 21, 2002Blue Light Special IXN/A
April 11, 2002PA Award Winning WinesMark Chien
March 15, 2002Ridge WinesNoel Engle
February 8, 2002Wines of the PiemonteFrank Splane
January 17, 20021995 BordeauxJoe Huber
January 8, 2002Blue Light Special VIIIN/A
December 1, 20019th Gala Wine DinnerN/A
November 9, 2001Crus of BeaujolaisLarry D’Antonio
October 23, 2001Syrah / ShirazRobert Whale
October 4, 2001Wines of BurgundyFred Myers
September 13, 2001Uncommon GrapeJim Dodd
August 10, 2001Wines of AlsaceJoe Huber
July 13, 2001Pinot Gris & Pinot GrigioEric Miller / Jim Dodd
June 18, 2001Picnic on the PrideN/A
May 31, 2001South African WinesKen Onish
May 8, 2001Blue Light Special VIIN/A
April 27, 2001French Country WinesGreg Moore
April 6, 2001Triangular Tasting – AustraliaPeter Benzinger
March 23, 2001Schloss ReichartshausenLarry D’Antonio
March 9, 2001ScotchBob Wilson
February 12, 2001Madeira vs. PortNancy Peach
January 31, 2001Blue Light Special VIN/A
January 11, 2001’95 Vintage CabernetJoan Lewis
December 2, 20008th Gala Wine DinnerN/A
November 16, 2000Weygandt-Metzler SelectionsPeter Weygandt
October 24, 2000ZinfandelsTom Pelick
October 7, 2000Wine & Beer on the PrideN/A
September 29, 2000VodkaTab Hunter
September 5, 2000William Hill / Atlas PeakFrank Gerhardt
August 11, 2000German WinesBeth Sheligo
July 19, 2000Wines of SummerLarry D’Antonio
June 28, 2000Blue Light Special VN/A
June 6, 2000War of the Wines / PrideN/A
May 16, 2000Wines of ChileTom McGarvey
April 26, 2000Italy’s Best WinesFranco Faggi
April 14, 2000VA Wineries Road TripN/A
March 23, 2000Merlot – BlindMark Shaffer
February 15, 2000Iberian WinesLeo Fox
February 11, 2000Scotch SamplerBob Wilson
January 20, 2000Napa Small Vintner CabernetJoan Lewis
January 5, 2000Blue Light Special IVN/A
December 9, 1999Rhone WinesEric Chubb
November 16, 1999Grand Cru BeaujolaisMichael Bennett
October 14, 1999Dessert WinesA. Fruzetti / B. Trimble
September 17, 1999Millenium ChampagnesDave Burnett
August 23, 1999German/Austrian WinesTerry Theise
July 17, 1999Day Trip to Chaddsford & StargazersN/A
June 19, 199912th Annual Beer FestivalN/A
June 4, 1999Intro to Fine WineBill Beeson
May 14, 1999Cabernet SauvignonJoe Gustin
April 30, 1999Finger Lakes TripN/A
April 15, 1999White Burgundy / ChardonnayAnne Saint Peter
March 26, 1999WhiskeyBob Wilson / Dave Burnett
March 11, 1999Glassware TestJim Dodd / Averill Shepps
February 18, 1999Amore Wines of ItalyTony Verdoni
January 28, 19991998 & 1990 BordeauxJoe Huber
January 7, 1999Blue Light Special IIIN/A
December 4, 1998BrandyBob Wilson / Dave Burnett
November 13, 1998Eastern European WinesBill Bryce
September 16, 1998What is Pinot Noir?Bill Bryce
August 19, 1998Mid-Atlantic WineGene Pierce
July 27, 19986th Pride of the SusquehannaN/A
June 27, 199811th Annual Beer FestivalN/A
May 21, 1998Mature TastingRobert Hopkins
April 29, 1998Blue Light Special IIN/A
April 17, 1998Finger Lakes TripBob Wilson
March 25, 1998Introduction to Wine III (Reds)Bill Beeson
March 14, 1998Single Malt ScotchBob Wilson
February 24, 1998Chaddsford TastingEric Miller
February 4, 1998Many Facets of ZinfandelTom Pelick
January 7, 1998Blue Light Special IN/A
December 12, 1997French ChampagneDave Burnett
November 19, 1997Mondavi: Seminar IITim Clark
October 29, 1997A World of RieslingsWilly Frank
September 19, 199710th Anniversary GalaN/A
August 21, 1997Call Out the ReservesDennis Kerek
July 12, 199710th Annual Beer FestivalN/A
June 24, 1997Best of Summer Whites / PrideN/A
May 15, 1997Mondavi: Seminar ITim Clark
April 16, 1997South African WinesJan Rumberger
March 26, 1997Introduction to Wine IIBill Beeson
February 19, 1997Best of the BestHenry Pofi
January 23, 1997Fortified WinesAntonia Cunha
December 12, 1996CognacSean Flately
November 14, 1996Italian Wine Revolution
October 26, 19969th Annual Beer FestivalN/A
October 17, 1996California ChardonnaysJim Dodd
August 6, 1996Great Summer Whites / PrideN/A
June 11, 1996Wine Mags Best Buys / PrideN/A
April 11, 1996Introduction to WineBill Beeson
March 17, 1996Wines of Bonny DoonRandall Grahm
February 22, 1996Wines of AustriaTerry Theise
December 7, 1995Premium Port WinesNancy Peach
November 15, 1995Bordeaux Super SecondsHenry Pofi
September 21, 1995Grand Cru BeaujolaisJohn Romano
August 12, 19958th Annual Beer FestivalN/A
July 25, 1995Champagne Alternatives / PrideN/A
June 15, 1995Wines of the SasquatchWalt Summer
May 18, 1995Australian WinesRobert Whale
April 19, 1995Vinifera WinesWilly Frank
March 2, 1995Fume and Sauvignon BlancsMark Wolf
February 16, 1995ScotchSteven Maisel
January 18, 1995World Class ZinfandelNoel Engel
December 1, 1994Small Producer ChampagnesJosh Reynolds
November 16, 1994Chateau Montelena VerticalRob Walsh
October 27, 1994CA Cabernet SauvignonMark Greenberg
September 22, 1994Burgundy / Pinot NoirDavid Schildtknecht
August 9, 1994Summer Whites on the PrideN/A
July 23, 19947th Annual Beer FestivalN/A
May 11, 1994Italian VarietalsKlaus-Peter Heim
April 28, 1994CA Chardonnay BlindHenry Long
March 23, 1994Taste of PortugalAntonio Cunha
February 23, 1994Chile vis-à-vis ArgentinaBillington Distributors
January 26, 1994Single Vat BourbonsBob Wilson
January 13, 19941982 Bordeaux BlowoutFred Myers
December 16, 19937th Gala Wine DinnerN/A
December 16, 1993Rhone vs. Rhone RangersRandall Grahm / Steve Edmunds
November 17, 1993Champagne vs. SparklersJim Dodd
October 21, 1993Red VarietalsEric Chubb / Henry Pofi
September 11, 1993Piedmont and Tuscan WinesEric Chubb / Bill Kohl
August 28, 1993Long Island ClambakeN/A
July 24, 19936th Annual Beer FestivalN/A
June 8, 1993Beychevelle VerticalYves Fourault
May 18, 1993Southern Hemisphere Wines
April 21, 1993BrunelloChuck Silio
March 18, 1993White Varietal BlindKen Vandenburgh
February 17, 1993Wines of AlsaceJeffry Pogash
January 23, 19936th Gala Wine DinnerN/A
January 13, 1993Cordials & LiqueursDave Burnett
December 9, 1992Cognac IISean Flately
November 12, 19921990 Burgundy VintageDavid Schildknecht
November 12, 1992Pichon Lalande VerticalMartin Sinkoff
October 12, 1992Spanish WinesDave Burnett
September 17, 19921985 Cabernet SauvignonJim Dodd / Ed Cohn
August 19, 1992Rosé on the PrideN/A
August 15, 19925th Annual Beer FestivalN/A
July 16, 1992Chardonnay BlindFred Myers
June 3, 1992Champagne/SparklerJoy Sterling
May 21, 1992Sauvignon BlancDavid Schildknecht / Peter Weygandt
April 23, 1992California Pinot NoirDennis Kerek
March 25, 19921987 BordeauxKen Vandenburgh / Henry Long
February 12, 1992Sherry WineDave Burnett
January 29, 1992Celtic WhiskeyKasser-Laird Distributors
January 12, 19925th Gala Wine DinnerN/A
December 16, 19911990 German VintageTerry Theise
November 14, 1991France: Roads Less TraveledPeter Weygandt
October 23, 1991Loire Valley WinesTed Stern
September 11, 19911989 German VintageDieter Kaminski
August 21, 1991Food and WineJoshua Wesson
August 3, 19914th Annual Beer FestivalN/A
July 17, 1991Pennsylvania’s BestDick Naylor / Eric Chubb
May 29, 1991Art, Wine & SongHenry Pofi
May 11, 1991Chaddsford and Wyeth TripN/A
April 17, 1991Sake and SushiKen Vandenburgh / Joe Pease
March 20, 1991Red BurgundiesDavid Schildknecht
February 27, 1991Cognac TastingJerry Brazinski
February 5, 1991Wineries Unlimited TripN/A
January 16, 1991White BurgundiesFred Myers
December 9, 19904th Gala Wine DinnerN/A
November 14, 1990Rhone WinesDavid Schildknecht
October 17, 1990French SauternesAndy Fruzetti
September 25, 1990Chilean WinesAlfredo Bartholomaus
August 22, 1990ChardonnayDick Naylor
July 21, 1990Summer WhitesJason Litton
June 23, 19903rd Annual Beer FestivalN/A
May 4, 1990Port TastingMark Greenberg
April 18, 1990Mondavi Component TastingTom McCarthy
March 17, 1990All True ChampagnesDavid Schildknecht
February 6, 1990Wineries Unlimited TripN/A
January 17, 1990Scotch TastingBurnett / Pease / Wilson
December 10, 19893rd Gala Wine DinnerN/A
November 8, 1989Bordeaux: ’85 vs. ’86Robert Parker
October 18, 1989Italian WinesNick Rillo
September 20, 1989Cabernet ShootoutKen Phillips
August 23, 1989Battle of the RieslingsJohn Bohr / Howard Harris
July 14, 1989Bastille Day, 200Dave Burnett
June 24, 19892nd Annual Beer FestivalN/A
May 17, 1989Alsatian WinesDavid Schildknecht
April 18, 1989East Coast WinesChris Smith
April 8, 1989BordeauxRobin Blackburne
March 15, 1989Australian WinesCol. Vito S. Pedone
February 16, 19891985 Red BurgundiesCecile Giannangeli
February 7, 1989Wineries UnlimitedN/A
December 11, 19882nd Gala Wine DinnerN/A
November 22, 1988Nouveau WinesEric Miller
October 19, 1988Pinot NoirAlex Sabastian
September 14, 1988Sauvignon & Fume BlancsTed Stern
August 13, 19881st Annual Beer FestivalBob Wilson
July 13, 1988Bastille Day Burgundies
June 15, 1988Summer Whites
May 18, 1988Chardonnay
April 20, 1988Spanish WinesRodney Leitzel
March 2, 1988Port TastingJohn Bohr
February 17, 1988California Zinfandels
February 2, 1988Wineries Unlimited TripN/A
January 20, 1988SparklersHoward Harris
December 10, 19871st Gala Wine DinnerN/A
November 19, 1987BeaujolaisBeth Schwartz
October 15, 1987German RieslingsShirley Reimer
September 17, 1987Cabernet SauvignonKen Phillips

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