Gordon's Fine Wines and Liquors

West Coast Wine Series, Class 1: Napa, Sonoma

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:00:00 EST

We've expanded the formerly "Cali series" to include all the west coast - so Washington State and Oregon as well, who have become prominent players in the wine world.

A different wine professional will teach each class, while presenting bottles from the respective regions. Around 6-8 wines will be featured in each class. Cheese and crackers will be served.

The classes can be purchased individually for $25 or at the discounted package price of $80 for all 4 classes.

Tues Feb 7 - Napa, Sonoma

Tues Feb 14 - Everything else Cali

Tues Feb 21 - Washington State

Tues Feb 28 - Oregon

*Special discounts will apply to the featured wines.

As a courtesy to the presenters and all others in attendance, we ask that you do your best to arrive at or before the start time of the event. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

For all culinary center events after 6 PM, we ask that you park in the fenced-in lot behind the culinary center off of Prospect St. You can enter the culinary center through the doors under the maroon awning. If you park in the Main St lot, you will be asked to move your vehicle. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Date: 2/7/2012
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
URL: http://center.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/17313

Dinner Party 101: Classic Italian

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:00:00 EST

Have you ever wondered what the tricks are to cook for a group of people in a seamless manner? Where do you start? How do you make sure everything's cooked on time? What are the best menus for dinner parties? Well look no further - we will try to answer and resolve these and other dinner party "mysteries" in our cooking series "Dinner Party 101."

Whether you're a 20-something living with roommates, newlyweds, or folks that really just like to entertain, this class will give you some great tools and ideas for hosting dinner parties at your house. Chef Yvette Taylor will put together a menu for each class, usually around some theme, and people will work in 2s and 3s to complete the different dishes. Everyone will get to sample all the dishes and taste some wines to go with each. Recipes AND �game plans,� ie cooking schedules included.

Dishes for this class will revolve around classic Italian cuisine.

Class is limited to 8-12 people.

Future classes:

Th Feb 12: Vegetarian

Fri June 29: Fish & Seafood

For all culinary center events after 6 PM, we ask that you park in the fenced-in lot behind the culinary center off of Prospect St. You can enter the culinary center through the doors under the maroon awning. If you park in the Main St lot, you will be asked to move your vehicle. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Date: 2/9/2012
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
URL: http://center.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/16021

LOVE Wines

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST

Featuring wines that sizzle and romance.

Specific wines TBD. Will include:

Lovely Bubbles, Whites, Roses, and Luscious Reds

Guests will be treated to chocolate covered strawberries.

In addition, Courtney Ogg, who specializes in Flower Arranging Kits, will be here to demo some rose arrangements, as well as sell her kits and loose flowers so you can try at home for yourself! This is your one stop V-Day shopping spot!

This is a complimentary walk-around tasting. Registration not required.

Discounts on featured wines

Date: 2/11/2012
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
URL: http://center.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/17749

Second Sunday!

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST

Are you ready for�Second Sunday?!

Second Sunday is a relatively new concept here in the culinary center, which basically consists of a casual, complimentary walk-around beer tasting featuring a couple breweries (upwards of 10 different beers). We�ll have our 2 50� LCD screens on, showing whatever the big game is that day. Also we�ll have some snacks out to serve. This is meant to be a social, friendly gathering. Maybe you�ll find your new favorite brew or even meet someone new! We hope you�ll join us.

Featured breweries: Boston Beer & Merchant du Vin products (incl Lambics paired with chocolates in the spirit of V-Day!)

Please register in advance so we can get an idea for the number of people to expect. IDs will be checked. Happening the 2nd Sunday of every month, 1-3 pm, come and go at your leisure.

Date: 2/12/2012
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
URL: http://center.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/17256

Wedding Wine Tasting

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:00:00 EST

Wedding Couples Join us Monday February 13th

6-8 p.m. for a wine and signature drink tasting at:

Gordon�s Fine Wines/Culinary Center/894 Main St./

Waltham, MA 02451

Let us help you choose the perfect wines for your wedding day

Space is limited. Must RSVP by February 6th to leslie@gordonswine.com or call 781-893-6700 ext. 1 Please provide name and wedding location. This applies only to those who CAN supply their own beverages at their wedding, ie: not at a hotel, etc.

Date: 2/13/2012
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
URL: http://center.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/17788

West Coast Wine Series, Class 2: Everything else Cali

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:00:00 EST

We've expanded the formerly "Cali series" to include all the west coast - so Washington State and Oregon as well, who have become prominent players in the wine world.

A different wine professional will teach each class, while presenting bottles from the respective regions. Around 6-8 wines will be featured in each class. Cheese and crackers will be served.

The classes can be purchased individually for $25 or at the discounted package price of $80 for all 4 classes.

Tues Feb 7 - Napa, Sonoma

Tues Feb 14 - Everything else Cali

Tues Feb 21 - Washington State

Tues Feb 28 - Oregon

*Special discounts will apply to the featured wines.

As a courtesy to the presenters and all others in attendance, we ask that you do your best to arrive at or before the start time of the event. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

For all culinary center events after 6 PM, we ask that you park in the fenced-in lot behind the culinary center off of Prospect St. You can enter the culinary center through the doors under the maroon awning. If you park in the Main St lot, you will be asked to move your vehicle. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Date: 2/14/2012
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
URL: http://center.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/17315

SomSmack!

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:30:00 EST

This time you be the judge: SomSmack!

Who has the sharpest nose, an impeccable, palate, the widest breadth of knowledge for all things food & wine�.find out at the SomSmack! If you think Sommeliers are all frilly, posh, and high-brow, think again. On this night, the sleeves will be rolled up, the corks popped, and the pairing wars will begin! Chef Paul Turano of Tryst Restaurant will be cooking/mediating while the winner of the January Smackdown will go up against a challenger. Both will be grappling for the satisfaction and agreement of your taste buds. Four courses, 8 wines, two wines with each course�.you be the judge of who is the master of food & wine pairing. Let the games...begin!

MENU TBD

For all culinary center events after 6 PM, we ask that you park in the fenced-in lot behind the culinary center off of Prospect St. You can enter the culinary center through the doors under the maroon awning. If you park in the Main St lot, you will be asked to move your vehicle. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Date: 2/16/2012
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
URL: http://center.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/17304

"What makes Scotch so expensive?!"

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:30:00 EST

This class will deal with questions of what makes a Scotch more expensive
than other whiskeys and how to evaluate different Scotches. In this class we will talk about many closed distilleries and the impact single malts have had on the Scotch
market. We will sample several pricey and rare products.

This is the second class in a series of 3 taught by Curtis. They can be purchased all together for $35 or individually:

Jan 20 - Understanding Moonshine ($10)

Feb 17 - "What makes Scotch so expensive?!"($15)

Mar 16 - Demystifying Whiskey ($15)

As a courtesy to the presenters and all others in attendance, we ask that you do your best to arrive at or before the start time of the event. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

For all culinary center events after 6 PM, we ask that you park in the fenced-in lot behind the culinary center off of Prospect St. You can enter the culinary center through the doors under the maroon awning. If you park in the Main St lot, you will be asked to move your vehicle. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Date: 2/17/2012
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
URL: http://center.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/17251

West Coast Wine Series, Class 3: Washington State

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:00:00 EST

We've expanded the formerly "Cali series" to include all the west coast - so Washington State and Oregon as well, who have become prominent players in the wine world.

A different wine professional will teach each class, while presenting bottles from the respective regions. Around 6-8 wines will be featured in each class. Cheese and crackers will be served.

The classes can be purchased individually for $25 or at the discounted package price of $80 for all 4 classes.

Tues Feb 7 - Napa, Sonoma

Tues Feb 14 - Everything else Cali

Tues Feb 21 - Washington State

Tues Feb 28 - Oregon

*Special discounts will apply to the featured wines.

As a courtesy to the presenters and all others in attendance, we ask that you do your best to arrive at or before the start time of the event. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

For all culinary center events after 6 PM, we ask that you park in the fenced-in lot behind the culinary center off of Prospect St. You can enter the culinary center through the doors under the maroon awning. If you park in the Main St lot, you will be asked to move your vehicle. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Date: 2/21/2012
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
URL: http://center.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/17316

Champagne & Caviar

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:30:00 EST

Finally you can live out your "Champagne wishes and caviar dreams," without taking out a 2nd mortgage or appearing on an episode of Cribs. On this evening, Celine Pfeiffer of Champagne Thienot will be showing the gorgeous lineup of bubbles from the youngest house in Champagne. And Juliana Lyman, GM of Savenor's Market will be giving a brief history and seminar on caviar, including recent trends and bans, while sampling out several domestic and imported selections to pair with the Champagnes.

A night of decadence? You bet. A "wallet lightener?" Not at all...

This might be the classic food and wine pairing, for which there are very few opportunities to experiment. Take advantage of this special night!

This can also give you some great ideas for your Oscars party!

Caviar and roe selections TBD

Served with:

Creme Fraiche, Vermont

Water Wheel Wafers

Featured Champagnes:

Champagne Thienot Brut Classique

Champagne Thienot Brut Rose

99 Grande Cuvee Alain Thienot

*Special discounts will apply to the featured wines.

For all culinary center events after 6 PM, we ask that you park in the fenced-in lot behind the culinary center off of Prospect St. You can enter the culinary center through the doors under the maroon awning. If you park in the Main St lot, you will be asked to move your vehicle. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

Date: 2/23/2012
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
URL: http://center.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/17823

Wine Movie Night: Bottleshock

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:30:00 EST

1976, Napa Valley...

One small American winery and its workers are about to show the French that the world's finest wines will now come from theother red, white, and blue. Based on an inspiring true story and starring Alan Rickman, Bill Pullman, Chris Pine, and Rachael Taylor, Bottle Shock is an "intelligent, affectionately, beautifully acted movie" that pours out the laughs. For connoisseur Steven Spurrier (Rickman), there's no finer art than French wines, despite rumors that the new California wine country holds the future of the vine. Positive the small Napa wineries are no match for established French vintages, Spurrier challenges the Americans to a blind tasting. But when he finds the valley full of ambitious - and talented - novice vintners like Jim Barrett (Pullman) and his son Bo (Pine), he realizes his publicity stunt may change the history of wine forever.

While watching Bottle Shock on our 50" screens, you'll be offered tastes of wines from Chateau Montelena, Ridge, Chalone, Spring Mountain, among others featured in the movie.

We'll also incorporate a little blind tasting of our own to test your senses and preferences.

And of course we'll pop some popcorn, fresh for the viewing!

This is a fun date activity, group get-together, or singles night out! We hope you'll join us.

Special discounts will be offered on the featured wines.

For all culinary center events after 6 PM, we ask that you park in the fenced-in lot behind the culinary center off of Prospect St. You can enter the culinary center through the doors under the maroon awning. If you park in the Main St lot, you will be asked to move your vehicle. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Date: 2/24/2012
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
URL: http://center.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/17320

West Coast Wine Series, Class 4: Oregon

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:00:00 EST

We've expanded the formerly "Cali series" to include all the west coast - so Washington State and Oregon as well, who have become prominent players in the wine world.

A different wine professional will teach each class, while presenting bottles from the respective regions. Around 6-8 wines will be featured in each class. Cheese and crackers will be served.

The classes can be purchased individually for $25 or at the discounted package price of $80 for all 4 classes.

Tues Feb 7 - Napa, Sonoma

Tues Feb 14 - Everything else Cali

Tues Feb 21 - Washington State

Tues Feb 28 - Oregon

*Special discounts will apply to the featured wines.

As a courtesy to the presenters and all others in attendance, we ask that you do your best to arrive at or before the start time of the event. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

For all culinary center events after 6 PM, we ask that you park in the fenced-in lot behind the culinary center off of Prospect St. You can enter the culinary center through the doors under the maroon awning. If you park in the Main St lot, you will be asked to move your vehicle. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Date: 2/28/2012
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
URL: http://center.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/17317

First Friday!

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:30:00 EST

Not your average tasting...First Friday is now an institution at Gordon's!

Ditch the sweats, pizza, movie, (kids, if applicable), and join us for a sexy, sophisticated tasting!

Come out in style and taste this killer spread of ~15 wines.

Great for a date, group outing, or pre-dinner activity.

A jazz duo will be here to entertain throughout the evening.

Cocktail attire encouraged.

Hors d'ouvres will be served.

This is a complimentary walk-around tasting. Come & go as you'd like. Register in advance to make sure you're on the list!

Date: 3/2/2012
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
URL: http://center.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/17341

Beaux Freres Vertical Tasting

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:30:00 EST

Beaux Freres is a small, extremely highly regarded winery in Oregon's Northern Willamette Valley. The Estate Vineyard, a mere 24 acres, produces some of the highest-rated North American Pinot noir, year after year.

We invite you to an exclusive tasting of 3 recent vintage library releases along with their "entry level" Pinot.

Featured:

09 Willamette Pinot Noir

08 Beaux Freres Vineyard Pinot Noir

07 Beaux Freres Vineyard Pinot Noir

06 Beaux Freres Vineyard Pinot Noir

This is a rare opportunity to taste this flight of delicious, high end Pinot Noirs.

Kurt Johnson, Sales Manager at Beaux Freres will take us through these stunning bottlings.

We hope you'll join us!

*Special discounts will apply to the featured wines.

As a courtesy to the presenters and all others in attendance, we ask that you do your best to arrive at or before the start time of the event. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Date: 3/8/2012
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
URL: http://center.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/17959

Cooking for the Family: Comfort Foods

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST

Whether you're a working mother, stay-at-home dad or just a parent trying to get everything done all the time, it becomes a challenge to put a healthy, wholesome meal on the table every night that everyone in the family will like.

So we've created this series "Cooking for the Family" that will help tackle this issue in a practical way. Relatively simple, complete meals, complete with recipes will be taught in each class. Chef Yvette Taylor will put together a menu for each class, usually around some theme, and people will work in 2s and 3s to complete different dishes. Everyone will get to sample all the dishes and if there are leftovers, attendees can take some food with them.

Dishes for this class will focus on comfort food classics such as Mac & Cheese, casseroles, and meatloaf. Specific dishes TBD

Class is limited to 8-12 people. We will let children attend under certain conditions. Please email Lindsay lcohen@gordonswine.com with such inquiries.

Future classes:

Wed May 9 11am-2pm: Vegetarian

Wed July 25 11am-2pm: Getting the Kids Involved (Mozzarella, Pasta, etc)

Date: 3/10/2012
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
URL: http://center.gordonswine.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/15984