Italian wine, harvest dinner, scheduled two days apart at Crossing Vineyards and Winery

Agostino Turturro, who will teach Italian Wine for Beginners on Oct. 21.


Still have the remainder of my interview with Crossing Vineyards and Winery's Chris Carroll to post, as well as one with Hauser Estate winemaker Michelle Oakes, who was so gracious with her time a bit earlier this week.

But at this hour I'm taking a short cut and posting info on two events at Crossing Vineyards and Winery in Washington Crossing. My thanks to Rebecca Freeman for the releases.

Wednesday, Oct. 21

Italian Wine for Beginners, Overview of Italy’s wine region, varietals, producers and vintages by Italian-born wine aficionado Agostino Turturro; Oct. 21, 7 p.m., Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, Pa. Cost: $35, includes wine sampling and learning materials. Information and registration: 215-493-6500, ext.19, or www.crossingvineyards.com.

Saturday, Oct. 23

Harvest Winemaker’s Dinner, Vintner and co-owner of Crossing Vineyards and Winery will discuss the challenges of a rainy growing season and how to produce award-winning wines during a 5-course gourmet meal with wine pairings; 7:30 p.m., Oct. 23, Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, Pa. Cost: $89 plus tax and gratuity; seating limited. Entrée substitutions may be arranged in advance. Information and reservations: 215-493-6500, ext.19 or www.crossingvineyards.com.