What Goes With What?

Jim Matthews & Woody Mosgers

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• Wine Discount weekly tastings, Friday's 4 - 8 p.m. Saturdays 12- 5p.m. Jim hosts a tasting table with eight or more white and red wines. Free. 7714 W. Madison, Forest Park, IL.

• "WHAT GOES WITH WHAT?" our winter class - Sundays, January 19^th, 26^th, Feb. 2^nd and 9^th. To print out a registration form; click on “Sign Up”. Call Jim at 708-386-2535 or Woody at 312-917-0773 (d) or 773-633-6393 (e)
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  Jim’s Classes at Triton Community College 2005 5^th Ave. River Grove Dates - TBA

Beginning Wine Appreciation – Course CKG C46 01 - Thursdays, Sept. 12 – Oct. 10, 7-9:45 p.m. Room B-312, $80.00 (includes $40.00 lab fee).

Experience the great wines of the world. This course will focus on some of the best wines available, including sparkling and fortified wines. We’ll also discuss wine service, storage and food affinity. Bring six wine glasses to the first class.

Champagne - Course CKG  - Meets , 7-8:50 p.m. Room B-312, $40.00 (includes $30.00 lab fee)

Discover the joys of Champagne, the world’s most festive wine. This course will give you the opportunity to taste a representative cross section of Champagne styles, including brut, extra dry, Blanc de Blanc, Blanc de noirs, rose and vintage from major, widely recognized producers. We’ll discuss the history of the Champagne region and how Champagnes are made. Students must be 21 years of age or older to register. Bring six Champagne flutes or stemmed glasses to class.

Wine Tasting: American Merlots - Course No.: CKG

Meets , 7-8:50 p.m. Room B-312, $30.00 (includes $20.00 lab fee)

You must be at least 21 years old to register for Triton wine classes. Call 708-456-0300 x 3500, or on line www.triton.cc.il.us

Single Session Classes at College of DuPage

Jim (Glen Ellyn) and Woody (Westmont)

Chilean Wines – Class Code #  - Meets 7-9:30p.m. - $50.00. For years, American wine consumers have looked to Chilean wineries for dependable, inexpensive wines. But there’s more to Chilean wine than the $4 and $5 wines you see in the supermarket. Sample and evaluate a cross section of upscale Chilean wines that can hold their own with red wines from anywhere. Bring six wine glasses. Jim - GE

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Argentina’s Red Wines – Class Code # - , 7-9:30 p.m.

 - $59/person. Argentina’s emergence as a world-class wine producer stems from its success with the Malbec grape. The grape thrives in Argentina’s soils and climate, allowing its winemakers to craft rich, soft, easy-to-drink Malbecs that have captured the world’s attention. But there’s more to Argentine reds than Malbec. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, among others, also thrive in vineyards nestled against the Andes Mountains. Bring six wine glasses. Jim - GE

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Italian Chianti - Class Code #  -, 7-9:30 p.m.

$66.00. Few names are as widely recognized as Chianti, which has gained the reputation as a world-class red wine. This hearty dry wine is the quintessential match for pasta, grilled red meats, chicken, risotto and many other Italian dishes. Sample and evaluate wines from this special group, including a Super Tuscan or two, paired with homemade lasagna, risotto, Bisteca a la Fiorintini and more. Bring six wine glasses. Jim GE

American Varitals - Class code 25179 - $59/person - Friday Jan. 17^th 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Taste through a selection the classic wine varieties, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet etc. allowing you to identify differences in flavors and style. Please bring six wine glasses. Woody - W

Affordable Wines - Class code 24074 - $59/person Monday Jan. 27^th & Feb. 3^th - 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. - Taste through a selection of budget and “step-up” white wines on the 27^th and red wines on Friday, Feb 3^rd. Please bring six wine glasses. Woody - W

What Goes With What? Class Code 24057 $49 - Friday Feb. 14th 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. Here’s a chance to test your wine and food matching skills using restaurant “to go” food and a selection of matching wines. Please bring six wine glasses. Woody - W

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***Champagne – Class Code  -, 7-9:30 p.m.

$64.00 The sparkling effervescence of champagne makes any occasion more festive. Everyone knows that. But did you know that they can be ultra dry or quite sweet, light or full-bodied, vintage or non-vintage, or even pink? Come explore the wonderfully diverse world of champagne, and sample and evaluate some of the finest champagnes on the market. Bring six Champagne flutes. Jim GE

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  College of DuPage – Main Campus - 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn. Westmont Campus, 650 Pasquinelli Dr. Westmont.  You must be at least 21 to register for COD wine classes. Please contact the college directly for registration and payment - 630-942-3948. www.cod.edu

   Wine Discount weekly tastings, Friday’s 4 – 8 p.m. Saturdays 12- 5p.m. Jim hosts a tasting table with eight or more white and red wines. Free. 7714 W. Madison, Forest Park, IL.

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