In just two years this eight-day wine binge has gained a lot of followers. We've combed through this year's offerings for the best of Philly Wine Week events.
Flight Club: Grape vs. Grain
Draft wine flights from Gotham Wine Project will face off against draft flights from local breweries. Each will be matched up with charcuterie or cheese and you vote for the winner. Enter your ballot for a chance to win wine and beer prizes at the end of the week.Sunday, March 22 through Sunday, March 29
Pay as you go
Johnny Brenda's
Pay as you go
Johnny Brenda's
1201 N. Frankford Ave.
(215) 739-9684
Opening Corks
Try out the wares of over 20 wine vendors in the halls of PAFA's historic Frank Furness building in cocktail attire. Fifty sparkling champagne and white wines will be on hand and small bites will come courtesy of Tria Café, Murray's Cheese, Panorama and Alla Spina.118 North Broad St.
(267) 257-2662
(267) 257-2662
Ravines Wine Dinner
Featuring the wines of New York's Ravines Wine Cellars, Morten and Lisa Hallgren and others from the Ravines family will be on hand for a special multi-course dinner and reception.Sunday, March 22
6 p.m. | $95 per person
Fork
306 Market St.
(215) 625-9425
6 p.m. | $95 per person
Fork
306 Market St.
(215) 625-9425
Tasting Terroir
Explore Sancerre, a renown appellation, and its terroir with natural winemaker Sébastien Riffault and importer Zev Rovine. Try a flight of three single-vineyard wines while chatting with Riffault and Rovine at a.bar.
135 S. 18th St.
(215) 825-7030
(215) 825-7030
Bar-Somm Smack Down
A handful of the city's best bartenders will throw their hats in the ring for this wine-based cocktail competition. You'll get to judge their recipes and choose the winner.Monday, March 23
Wine and Unwind
"Wined" down on hump day with some Vinyasa yoga followed by appetizers and wine. All yoga experience levels are welcome. Reserve a spot by emailing events@bistrosttropez.com.Wednesday, March 25
6-8 p.m. | $30 in advance, $35 at the door
Bistro St. Tropez
2400 Market St.
(215) 569-9269
6-8 p.m. | $30 in advance, $35 at the door
Bistro St. Tropez
2400 Market St.
(215) 569-9269
Wine In Every Course
Want to learn how to work wine into each and every meal? Head upstairs at Vetri for a class with Master Sommelier and Certified Wine Educator Christopher Bates.FLX Wienery Pop-Up
A gourmet hot dog joint from Finger Lakes, New York, will join Alla Spina for one night only. FLX Wienery will take over the menu with tastes right out of wine country. Reservations are not required, but are recommended.1410 Mt. Vernon St.
(215) 600-0017
(215) 600-0017
The Art of Blending
Use Lyeth Estate Wines to create your own special wine blend and learn what combinations make the most delicious drink. Snacks will be provided and there will be prizes for the best blender.A Tribute to the Music of Serge Gainsbourg
Celebrate the late Serge Gainsbourg, master French composer. A DJ will spin vinyl Gainsbourg tunes while Jason Mulamed of Chalkboard Wine & Spirits discusses the featured pour of the night, Bernard Vallette, Quatre Saisons 2011.