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Vinho and Views - Exploring Portugal's Wine Heritage

Friday, 06 June, 2025

A Schemel Forum Collaborative Program with the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library

Join us for a unique wine education event, featuring a four course wine tasting, presentation on Portuguese wines, and an interactive discussion. In addition to sampling four Portuguese wines, there will be hors d’oeuvres and camaraderie for only $60.

Discover the rich history and vibrant flavors of Portugal's wine traditions in this engaging session. Enjoy a guided tasting of four iconic wines, including the refreshing Vinho Verde, a still white or rosé from the Dão region, a bold red blend, and the renowned Tawny Port. Alongside the tasting, learn about the accidental creation of Port wine during a trade war, Portugal's dominance in cork production, and how production caps on Port led to a flourishing of non-fortified wines. Explore the unique challenges of indigenous grape varieties, the connection between Madeira and the Founding Fathers, and how the Portuguese celebrate their wines. This experience offers a perfect blend of flavor, history, and culture.

David Falchek, CAE, IOM, CMP, Wine Writer and Critic, including for Wine & Spirits Magazine and The Scranton Times-Tribune, and Former Executive Director of the American Wine Society

Wine Tasting, Hors D’Oeuvres, Lecture, and Discussion - $60 a la carte; $100 per couple. Schemel Forum Members, Angels, and Archangels are not charged an additional fee. UofS and GCSOM must purchase a ticket.

 

Contact:

Rose Merritt

Phone: 5709414740
Website: Click to Visit

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Weinberg Memorial Library, Heritage Room (5th floor)

300 Monroe Avenue
 Scranton, PA 18510