HARRISBURG PA – If you’re interested in buying wine or alcoholic beverages during the holidays, but aren’t quite sure what may taste best for your guests or to pair with certain foods, the state’s local Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores have scheduled free events you may find helpful.
On their calendars are:
In-Store Wine Tastings
- Dec. 13 (Friday) from 6-8 p.m., at the store at 237 Harleysville Pk. (Route 113), Harleysville PA, “for a festive evening of flavors,” cheer, and “the richness of fine red wines;”
- Dec. 14 (Saturday) from noon to 2 p.m., at the store in the Gilbertsville Shopping Center, 1050 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville PA, featuring Frederick Wildman wine;
- Dec. 14 (Saturday) from noon to 2 p.m., at the store at 4721 Perkiomen Ave., Reading PA, featuring 19 Crimes Cali Gold, Gabbiano Chianti, St. Huberts The Stag Cabernet Sauvignon, and St. Huberts The Stag Chardonnay;
- Dec. 18 (Wednesday) from 6-8 p.m., at the store at 125 W. Dekalb Pk., King Of Prussia PA, featuring Martini and Rossi Asti;
- Dec. 21 (Saturday) from noon to 2 p.m., at the store at 237 Harleysville Pk. (Route 113), Harleysville PA, featuring Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva, Rosa Regale Red, Natura Cabernet, and Natura Pinot Noir;
- Dec. 21 (Saturday) from noon to 2 p.m., at the store at 4721 Perkiomen Ave., Reading PA, featuring Black Box wines;
- Dec. 21 (Saturday) from 2-4 p.m., at the store at 4721 Perkiomen Ave., Reading PA, featuring Korbel Champagne; and
- Dec. 28 (Saturday) from 6-8 p.m., at the store at 125 W. Dekalb Pk., King Of Prussia PA, featuring Martini and Rossi Asti.
In-Store Spirits Tastings
- Dec. 14 (Friday) from 2-4 p.m., at the store at 4721 Perkiomen Ave., Reading PA, featuring The Dalmore 12 Year and The Dalmore 12 Year Sherry Cask;
- Dec. 14 (Friday) from 4-6 p.m., at the store at 4721 Perkiomen Ave., Reading PA, featuring Tito’s Vodka cocktails and creative mixing;
- Dec. 19 (Thursday) from 6-8 p.m., at the store at 125 W. Dekalb Pk., King Of Prussia PA, featuring St. Germain;
- Dec. 20 (Friday) from 6-8 p.m.at the store at 125 W. Dekalb Pk., King Of Prussia PA, featuring Baileys Original Irish Cream, Johnnie Walker Black, 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeno, and Don Julio Reposado;
- Dec. 21 (Saturday) from 2-4 p.m., at the store at 237 Harleysville Pk. (Route 113), Harleysville PA, featuring Josh Wines, bourbon, and whiskey from Redemption;
- Dec. 21 (Saturday) from 4-6 p.m., at the store at 4721 Perkiomen Ave., Reading PA, featuring RumChata;
- Dec. 28 (Saturday) from 6-8 p.m., at the store in Upland Square Shopping Center, Stowe PA, featuring Mijenta Tequila; and
- Dec. 28 (Saturday) from 4-6 p.m., at the store at 15 W. Germantown Pk., Norristown PA, featuring White Claw Vodka.
In-Store Complimentary Tastings
- Dec. 13 (Friday) from 10 a.m. to noon, at the store at 125 W. Dekalb Pk., King Of Prussia PA, featuring seasonal Pennsylvania-made farm-fresh real dairy cream liqueurs;
- Dec. 28 (Saturday) from noon to 2 p.m., at the store at 125 W. Dekalb Pk., King Of Prussia PA, featuring “The Roaster’s Daughter” crafted with premium vodka, 100% Arabica cold brew coffee, and bittersweet cacao; and
- Dec. 28 (Saturday) from 2-4 p.m., at the store at 125 W. Dekalb Pk., King Of Prussia PA, featuring a vodka made with Pennsylvania rye, with “a creamy mouthfeel (and) a clean, crisp, spicy finish.”
“Happier holidays start here,” the Fine Wine and Good Spirits website proclaims. Customers looking for holiday inspiration, it says, are likely to “discover trending gifts, expert tips, festive pairings, “the perfect bubbly,” do-it-yourself tips, and other suggestions.
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