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It’s time to make crêpes with Sarah! February 1st @7pm in our classroom

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It’s time to make crêpes with Sarah!
February 1st @7pm in our classroom

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Come join Us & Sarah Bouissou from Bernard’s for a fun and informative class on classic crêpe making using our line of De Buyer blue steel non stick crêpe pans and also learn about our new line of carbon steel pans.
Great for all cooking surfaces including induction.
You will never use anything else again.
Did I mention that we all get to eat the crêpe’s too!
$65 pp plus tax
seating limited to 12 people
call to reserve you spot
203-438-5757

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In-Store Tasting Saturday March 5th 1-3pm Renato Vacca, Winemaker Cantina Del Pino

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Renato Vacca

In-Store Tasting Saturday March 5th 1-3pm

Renato Vacca, Winemaker
Cantina Del Pino

Renato Vacca winemaker & owner Cantina del Pino will be in our wine store from 1-3 Saturday, March 5th to talk and taste.
Stop inane experience this exceptional and passionate winemaker of some of the finest Barbera & Barbaresco

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Must be 21 years of age.

Burgundy Cheese and Wine – Exploration and Understanding March 4th – 7pm

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Burgundy Cheese and Wine 
Exploration and Understanding
March 4th – 7pm
2 whites 4 reds – 5 Cheeses & Charcuterie

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Come explore one of our favorite regions! We will start with two beautiful white Burgundies and the cheeses that love them, then off to a special Beaujolais style Burgundy. Finishing with 3 additional reds that will make you smile for the rest of the evening all paired with exceptional regional cheeses.
The class is being conducted by one of our favorite and most knowledgeable experts.
Please call us to reserve your seat.
Class size is limited to 16 people.
$75

Fratelli Alessandria Wines in Detail

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Coming soon to The Classroom @109 Ridgefield

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Fratelli Alessandria Wines 

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Over the last decade or so Fratelli Alessandria has made huge strides in quality, yet the wines remain under the radar, a rare occurrence in Piedmont these days. The Alessandrias own parcels in a number of top sites in Verduno, along with a parcel in Gramolere, which is in Monforte. Readers who want to explore Alessandria might want to start out with the straight 2011 Barolo, a wine that delivers fabulous quality and value. After this tasting, Vittore Alessandria opened bottles of his 1969 Barolo and 1978 Barolo Monvigliero that he found in the cellar of a private collector. Both wines were drop-dead gorgeous. Simply put, these artisan, traditionally made Barolos are some of the most compelling wines being made in Piedmont today.
Don’t miss them.
This is a wine, cheese and small bites tasting in our classroom above the cheese shop at our Ridgefield location and is limited to 14 people.
More details coming shortly.

Email Greg@109cheeseandwine.com to reserve your seat

$75.00

 

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Wednesday, October 21st

$55 per person
Champagne and German Wines
Dan Weber of Schatzi Wines
& Robert Jordan of Missing Link Wine Company

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What better way to start a German wine tasting than with a little Champagne? Come taste some beautiful and extremely “cheese friendly” wines with us. We will also be pairing amazing cheeses as well as some fun appetizers to complement the wines.

The Lineup.

Robert Pouillon Brut NV, Champagne (70% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Meunier)
2012 Dreissigacker “Hasensprung” Riesling, Dry
2013 Dr. Heger Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc)
2012 Dr. Heger Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
2012 Dr. Heger “Merdinger Buhl” Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
2014 von Hövel Saar Feinherb Riesling, RS

The Many Faces of Nebbiolo (ie Barolo, Barbaresco) Jim Morrison of Artisan Wines

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Friday, September 25th @7pm 
Wine & Cheese Class!!!!!!
The Many Faces of Nebbiolo (ie Barolo, Barbaresco)
Jim Morrison of Artisan Wines

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Come explore one of the most noble grapes in all of Italy. This will be a fantastic opportunity to taste different appellations and vintages of Nebbiolo side by side.Monsecco “Pratogrande” Nebbiolo 2011. We will also be pairing amazing Italian cheeses as well as some fun appetizers to complement the wines.

The Wines:

Region – Gattinara in the Alto Piemonte

Mamete Prevostini “Grumello” 2011
Region – Valtellina in Lombardia

Cantina del Pino “Albesani” Barbaresco 2008
Region – Nieve, Barbaresco in Piedmont

Fratelli Alessandria “Monvigliero” 2007
Region – Verduno, Barolo in Piedmont

Mamete Prevostini Sforzato “Albareda” 2010
Region – Valtellina in Lombardia

$65

Classes resume at 109

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Classes are Back!

After the opening of our new store in Kent Ct, we are finally ready and excited to resume our classes in our classroom above the cheese shop.  Give us a call at 203-438-5757 or email us at monica@109cheeseandwine.com to confirm your seats.

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Friday, September 25th –
The Many Faces of Nebbiolo (ie Barolo, Barbaresco)
with Jim Morrison of Artisan Wines

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Come explore one of the most noble grapes in all of Italy. This will be a fantastic opportunity to taste different appellations and vintages of Nebbiolo side by side.

Wednesday, October 21st
Champagne and German Wines
Dan Weber of Schatzi Wines
& Robert Jordan of Missing Link Wine Company

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What better way to start a German wine tasting than with a little Champagne? Come taste some beautiful and extremely “cheese friendly” wines with us.

Friday, November 6th
Explore the wines of Handley Cellars
Anderson Valley – California.
Lulu McClellan of Handley Cellars
& Monica McCall of Martin-Scott Wines.

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Nothing say Thanksgiving better than a stunning array of American made wines from an acclaimed vineyard like Handley. The Pinot Noir and Gewurztraminer are sure to be a hit with Thanksgiving feast!

Alpine Cheese Exploration Class

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Alpine Cheese Exploration

All ages Welcome!

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Join us as we explore some of our favorite Alpine Cheeses (Scharfe Maxx Extra, Adelegger, Sternschnuppe, Hubaner , Chiriboga Blue)

We will start off with a delicious pot of fondue and all the fixings’. Then head up to the classroom and take an in-depth look at the traditions of Alpine village dairy production (hint: a lot of factors go into making cheese). Taste Alpine cheeses and learn about production. This is a great opportunity for cheese aficionados to deepen their knowledge and for newbies to get a taste of the Alps. It’s a study of production, protection, and culture. Complimentary Wine for those over 21.

$25 under 21

$35 Adults

109 Cheese and Wine
109 Danbury Road
Ridgefield CT 06877
203 438 5757

“Understanding the Movie” – “Chef” – February 28th

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“Understanding the Movie” – “Chef” – February 28th 

$65

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One of our favorite class series, get out of the kitchen and into a food truck with us as we bring the foods and beverages to life. “Chef” is a feel good movie with fun food and drink. We will explore and discuss the world of Cuban food through the eyes of a classically trained chef with a temper for a food critic.

We will highlight some of our favorite dishes from the movie:

Mojo Pork Cubanos Recipe from Roy Choi
El Jefe Brisket
Cuban Corn
Mojo Criollo winter Salad
Pork Clouds
Molten Chocolate Cake

109 Version of Kettle Corn

Cooking Class in our Classroom with Sarah & Bernard Wednesday March 11th

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Cooking Class @ 109 Cheese & Wine
Wednesday, March 11th – 7:00 pm

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Easy Entertaining – 5 ingredients or less Join Bernard & Sarah @ 109 Cheese & Wine in their upstairs classroom – they will teach you how do pull together a fabulous buffet – 5 ingredients or less! With wine pairings by 109 Cheese & Wine
Meyer Lemon & Jalaeño Crudo / Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Chutney / Mixed Grain Salad Spaghetti Squash & Brussels Sprouts / Orange Rosemary Panna Cotta with Mixed Berries
$90 per person