What Am I Drinking?!
January 2020
Winter Whites
Just because it is winter, doesn't mean you have to give up white wine! So tonight we'll talk about some winter-ready white wines and sip through a complimentary tasting. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment. Take advantage of early-bird pricing through January 19.
Find out more »Gameday Pairings
Beer is a common choice for the upcoming "Big Game," but what about the guest (or you!) who prefers wine? No worries; we're here to help, whether you're a football fan or not. Just in time for gameday, we'll sip (and snack!) through a complimentary tasting and discuss some rules of thumb when it comes to creating memorable pairings. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation or…
Find out more »Discover: The Other Red Wine
At WAID, we love Cabernet and Pinot Noir with the best of them. But, tonight we're going to share the spotlight with a few other great red wine varieties, both domestic and international, complete with a complimentary tasting. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment. Take advantage of early-bird pricing through January 25.
Find out more »February 2020
Ladies’ Night: Wine Shop Techniques
Join us as we talk about a few tricks to navigating the wine store so you can hone in on the perfect bottle. A complimentary tasting is included. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are also subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment. Take advantage of early-bird pricing through Feb. 1.
Find out more »Pairing Springsteen
**Due to popular demand, we've added a second date! February 5th marks the 45th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's legendary concert at The Main Point, which was located just around the corner from the WAID studio in Bryn Mawr! It's one of the most bootlegged and discussed Bruce shows among collectors and fans, recorded just before the release of Born to Run and The Boss' ascension to mainstream stardom. To celebrate, we'll be doing something a little different -- pairing wines…
Find out more »Pairing Springsteen
February 5th marks the 45th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen's legendary concert at The Main Point, which was located just around the corner from the WAID studio in Bryn Mawr! It's one of the most bootlegged and discussed Bruce shows among collectors and fans, recorded just before the release of Born to Run and The Boss' ascension to mainstream stardom. To celebrate, we'll be doing something a little different -- pairing wines with music! As we listen to selections from this…
Find out more »Sweet Pairings: Dessert & Wine
Celebrate Valentine's Day at WAID with your Sweet! This special class will be co-led with Nick Amrani, a professional wine specialist and managing partner of Delice et Chocolat in Ardmore. We will talk about the delightful art of partnering wine with desserts, and experience the chemistry for ourselves with six complimentary (and complementary) pairings, including chocolate, macarons, and other delectable bites. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to…
Find out more »Island Wines
The doldrums of winter are fully upon us -- what better time to take a trip to the islands! No, we're not pouring pineapple wine or rum, but we will be pulling some great bottles from the winemaking islands of the Mediterranean. (If you want to wear a Hawaiian shirt or flip-flops, however, we certainly won't stop you!) Join us as we dream of warmer days while sipping through a complimentary tasting. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be…
Find out more »Girl Scout Cookie & Wine Pairings
It’s that time of year. You've stocked up on all your favorite Girl Scout Cookies. But here's the hard part: What kind of wine pairs with cookies? We'll talk about some cookie-friendly wines, and sip/eat through a complimentary tasting – just to be sure! Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment. Take advantage of early-bird pricing through February 21.
Find out more »Open-That-Bottle Dinner
Open That Bottle Night was started by a couple of wine columnists in 2000, who realized they weren't the only ones saving a special bottle for some 'perfect opportunity.' So they decided to create that opportunity. We're going to follow suit and and do something a little different at WAID: We'll bring in the white napkins and catered dinner, and ask that you bring a bottle of wine to share. Seating is very limited for this event, so be sure…
Find out more »March 2020
Ladies’ Night: Wine of Many Colors
Wine is delicious in so many hues. So today we'll take a look at a rainbow of wine colors: green, pink, orange, purple... We'll sip through a complimentary tasting of six wines, as we talk about the grapes and their regions. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment. Take advantage of early-bird pricing through February 26.
Find out more »Discover: Irish Whiskey
We’re changing our glassware for the evening and talking about another great beverage. By request, and in honor of St. Patrick, tonight we’ll talk strictly Irish Whiskey, and sip through a complimentary tasting of six whiskeys, while we discuss its history in Ireland. *Green attire not required. Seating is limited, and historically our spirits classes have sold out, so be sure register in advance! Take advantage of early-bird pricing through March 6.
Find out more »Spring Wine
We'll celebrate the first day of spring by exploring and sipping through a complimentary tasting of wines that pair perfectly with sunshine and spring flowers. Seating is limited, as is wine, so be sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling in the case of low enrollment. Take advantage of early-bird pricing through March 12.
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