Perfect Pour Experience

Wine & Cheese Class at Philly Cheese School - SOLD OUT!!
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Private: Philly Cheese School, 701 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
Join Julia and myself for a guided tasting class featuring four expertly selected wines, each paired with a stunning cheese to enhance its flavors. We will share insights on flavor profiles, pairing principles, and the stories behind each selection.
Date/Time: April 9th; 6:00 pm
Price: $75.00 per person (all inclusive)
Place: Philly Cheese School
Purchase your tickets here

Wine & Cheese Class at Philly Cheese School - SOLD OUT!!
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Private: Philly Cheese School, 701 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
Join Julia and myself for a guided tasting class featuring four expertly selected wines, each paired with a stunning cheese to enhance its flavors. We will share insights on flavor profiles, pairing principles, and the stories behind each selection.
Date/Time: March 26th; 6:00 pm
Price: $75.00 per person (all inclusive)
Place: Philly Cheese School

Bordeaux 2017 Classified Growths: Exclusive wine pairing dinner at the Fond - SOLD OUT!!
2026-03-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Fond, 21 N Providence Road, Wallingford, PA, 19086, United States
Bordeaux 2017 Vintage – Wine Pairing Dinner
We are hosting an exclusive, one-time wine-pairing dinner that promises to be a memorable gastronomic experience. The evening will feature uniquely crafted dishes; each paired with exceptional wines from the Classified Growths of the Bordeaux 2017 vintage.
The highlights:

4 courses expertly paired with 7 wines, with a Crémant de Bordeaux served as the welcome wine.
Wine Pairings: Each of the main courses will be accompanied by two wines, each from a different Classified Growth of Bordeaux.
Full details of both the menu and the selected wines are provided below.

Event Details:
Day/Date: Tuesday, March 17th 2026
Place: Fond
Time: 6:30 PM
Price: $200 per person (Tax & Gratuity are NOT included)
Seats are extremely limited for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Reserve your seats as soon as possible by clicking on the following link:
Bordeaux Wine Pairing Dinner at Fond

Ghvino Forum 2026, March 11 - 12
2026-03-11 12:30 - 2026-03-12 21:00 | PA
Ninth Ghvino Forum
Bringing Together the Science and Business of Wine
The Ghvino Forum celebrates 8,000 years of living wine culture in Georgia—where the origins of wine, the uninterrupted qvevri winemaking tradition, and unique varietal distinctiveness have evolved into the elegance of modern-day winemaking. “Ghvino,” “ღvino,” or “ღვინო” is the Georgian word for “wine” and is widely believed to be the origin of the term itself.
The Ghvino Forum was initiated in 2018 by the America–Georgia Business Council to advance understanding of the origins of vine and wine culture and to explore the intersection of history, geography, economics, and the business of wine in Georgia and beyond.
“The interconnected natural and cultural development in Georgia produced unique achievements, including, among others, the domestication of wild grape varietals and the production of the first wines in human history,” says Professor David Lordkipanidze, Head of the National Museum of Georgia and co-author of the publication in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences presenting archaeological evidence of Georgia’s 8,000-year-old winemaking tradition.
The lead author of that article was the late Professor Patrick McGovern of the University of Pennsylvania Museum (Penn Museum). Professor McGovern passed away last year, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of scientific research and publications. His role in demonstrating the 8,000-year history of Georgian winemaking is difficult to overestimate.
“The 9th Ghvino Forum will take place on March 11–12 in Philadelphia, PA. In addition to an industry wine seminar and consumer tasting events, the centerpiece of Ghvino Forum 2026 will be a conference at the Penn Museum on March 12. At the conference, we will celebrate the life and legacy of the world’s most prominent wine and alcohol historian and scientist, a great friend of Georgia, Professor Patrick McGovern. Friends and colleagues will remember him and discuss his scientific achievements, including his contribution to shaping the story of the origin of wine,” says Mamuka Tsereteli, Founder of the Ghvino Forum and President of the America–Georgia Business Council.
In addition, the Ghvino Forum will traditionally address the development of the Georgian wine industry, its varietal diversity, and its unique winemaking methods. Georgian amber wines—produced from white grape varietals in clay vessels called qvevri, with extended skin contact during and after fermentation—are contributing to the formation of a new wine category in the U.S. market: amber wines.
Ghvino Forum 2026 Activities Include
👉 Seminar and tasting for the trade and media representatives
Where: Rex at the Royal, 1524 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
When: March 11, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Registration: Eventbrite Link
👉 Dinner for conference speakers and invited guests (By invitation only!)
Where: Restaurant Sakartvelo, 705 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
When: March 11, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Conference
👉 History, Geography, Economy, and Politics of Wines in Georgia and Beyond
Celebrating Life and Legacy of Professor Patrick McGovern
Where: Widener Lecture Hall, Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
When: March 12, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Registration: Please register here
👉 Many Colors of Georgian Wines: White, Amber, Red and Black
Georgian Food and Wine Festival
Where: Restaurant Kinto, 1144 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
When: March 12, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Registration: Please register here

Ghvino Forum 2026 Conference Agenda

Big, Bold Reds!
2026-01-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Sakartvelo Restaurant, 705 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Baby its cold outside!

So, let’s get together and enjoy some bog, bold red wines!
While you enjoy each sip of the following wines, I will take you through the stories of each one: the country, the grapes, the history and most importantly, why I chose the wine(s).
👉 Zinfandel
👉 Petite Sirah
👉 Valpolicella Ripasso
👉 Alentejo Red Blend – indigenous red grapes of Portugal
👉 New world Bordeaux style blend
👉 Bordeaux (duh!)
As promised, we have a whole new menu of hors d’oeuvres from our friend David at Sakartvelo Restaurant
Let’s take a sneak peak at them:

Please note the pricing below to reserve your spot (all inclusive):
Venmo: @Arindam-Basu ($65 per person)
Zelle: 267-258-3118 ($65 per person)
You can also purchase tickets through the website via the following link:
https://perfectpourexperience.com/product/big-bold-reds/ ‎
Hope to see you there!
Cheers!
Arindam

Pop the Cork!
2025-12-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Sakartvelo Restaurant, 705 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Celebrate the holidays with a curated tasting of sparkling wines from around the world! This time I will be pouring wines that are made in the traditional (i.e., Champagne) method.
A spectrum of wines from different regions of the world that have excelled in making sparkling wines similar to the ones that are made in Champagne, France.
Taste and savor some unique wines:
👉    Cava Reserva (Cava de Guarda Superior)
👉     Sparkling wine that is a blend of Moscato and Trebbiano
👉    A crémant from Aligote & Gamay grapes
👉    Taste the first Franciacorta that revolutionized the sparkling world
👉    A South African Rose made from its flagship grape, Pinotage
👉    Grand Cru Champagne from 35 lieux-dits that has 30 – 40% reserve wines!

Whether you’re a connoisseur or just love a good fizz, come pop bottles and toast to celebrate your achievements in 2025 as well as join us in the optimism for a wonderful 2026.
Date/Time: 18th December, 2025; 6:30 pm
Place: Sakartvelo Restaurant
Tickets: $70 per person (all inclusive!)
Buy your tickets here:
As usual, there will be an assortment of Georgian Hors d’oeuvres from Sakartvelo including a couple of new dishes.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.

Celebrate PA Wine Month: Galen Glen-Elwood Dinner
2025-10-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Elwood, 1007 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19125
Celebrating PA Wine Month with Elwood & Galen Glen Winery
October is the peak of harvest, and Sarah and Galen Troxell (owner/winemaker of Galen Glen winery) have once again graciously agreed to join us at Elwood for a wine pairing dinner showcasing the award-winning wines of Galen Glen Winery.
October is PA Wine Month, and what better way to celebrate than with local farm-to-table dishes paired with wines from Galen Glen in the Lehigh valley AVA of Pennsylvania.
Chef Adam Diltz, a semi-finalist in 2022 for the Mid-Atlantic category of Best Chef for James Beard, has crafted a one-time menu to showcase the flavors and authenticity of local cuisine. Each dish is uniquely paired with the 90+ point wines of Galen Glen that have been featured in Michelin-starred restaurants in Washington D.C. and Taiwan.
Check out the details of the food & wine pairing below.
Join me for this fun-filled evening of celebration of Pennsylvania food and wine culture.
Date: October 26th, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Place: Elwood Restaurant; 1007 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Price: $115/person (does NOT include Tax & Tips)
Reservation link: Galen Glen Dinner | Tock

Wine & Cheese Class at Philly Cheese School
2025-09-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Private: Philly Cheese School, 701 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
Following the success of the previous event, I am headed back to Philly Cheese School on South Street for another Wine & Cheese pairing class.
Join Julia and myself for a guided tasting class featuring four expertly selected wines, each paired with a stunning cheese to enhance its flavors. We will share insights on flavor profiles, pairing principles, and the stories behind each selection.
Date/Time: Sept 26th; 6:00 pm
Price: $75.00 per person (all inclusive)
Place: Philly Cheese School
Click here to purchase your tickets!

Tour de France - French wine pairing dinner at Wanda BYOB
2025-09-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Wanda BYOB, 116 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ, 08033
Join me at Wanda BYOB for a 6-course French wine pairing dinner.
Chef Anthony’s perfectly curated menu will be paired with wines from a specific winegrowing region in France showcasing the unique style of the grape variety.
Date/Time: 7th Sept, 2025; 6:00 pm
Price: $160 per person (all inclusive)
Place: Wanda BYOB
116 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Take a peek at the menu & the wine pairings!

Get your tickets here

Elwood-Stony Run Dinner
2025-07-27 18:00 - 20:30 | Elwood, 1007 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19125
For the very first time… bringing Lehigh Valley’s Stony Run Winery to Elwood
Join us for a 6-course dinner at Elwood featuring award-winning wines from Stony Run Winery.
This one-time menu is curated to perfectly match each of the award-winning wine that will be poured during this dinner.

Date/Time: 27th July, 2025; 6:00 pm
Place: Elwood Restaurant
Price: $100 per person (Tax & tips are NOT included)
Use the following link to reserve your table:
Elwood – Stony Run Winery Dinner – Philadelphia, PA | Tock

Wine & Cheese Pairing Class
2025-07-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Sakartvelo Restaurant, 705 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Join me for an exquisite wine & cheese pairing class at Sakartvelo.
I will be pairing 6 wines with 6 cheeses from DowntownCheese
This featured tasting will focus on some of the cheeses that Adam (owner of Downtown Cheese) is passionate about and is eager to share with us!
The cheeses are:

Cantalet (AOP), Anvergne Fr. – Cremant de Limoux Brut
Ewephoria, Holland – Greco di Tufo DOCG, 2022
Le Delice Du Jura, Cotes du Jura – Savagnin Nature, 2023
Wild Rosemary with EVOO, (Goat Rodeo), Pittsburgh, PA – Morellino di Scansano Riserva, 2021
Red Witch, Swiss – Alpine Roots Humagne rouge 2019
Mango Ginger Stilton, UK – Anne de K Gewurztraminer Altenbourg VV 2020

As usual, there will be an assortment of Georgian Hors d’oeuvres from Sakartvelo including a couple of new dishes.
Buy your tickets here

WSET Level 1 Certification
2025-06-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Fitler Club, 24 S 24th St,, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
Start your wine certification journey with WSET Level 1 course at PhillyWine LLC.
One day course that includes course materials, workbook, hands-on experiments, and the exam. Wait.. that’s not it! It also includes tasting at least 6 wines from around the world to understand the typicity of the grapes and their structural components.
Please find the details here.
*** Sign up by June 5th for us to order the exams.
Scroll down to the Product dropdown on the right side and choose “In-Person One-Day Class Philadelphia June 21 – $380.00” and proceed to register for the course.

Reserve your spot here

Blind Tasting Challenge!!
2025-06-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Sakartvelo Restaurant, 705 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Join me for a fun & creative exercise of blind tasting wines!
For our monthly class in June, I will be pouring you 3 whites and 3 reds. You have to identify the wine/grape; region and the country.
A hint: some of the wines have been featured at past events (of a.rwineservices and PPE).
Now the prizes….
First Prize: 2 tickets each worth $65.00 (for a class at Sakartvelo or any event of PPE)
Second Prize: Wine bottle(s) of upto $30 value (your choice of wines)
Date/Time: June 19, 2025; 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Sakartvelo Restaurant, 705 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Price: $65.00 per person (all inclusive!)
Buy your tickets here.

Carl & Friends: Italian Wine Dinner with Perfect Pour Experience
2025-06-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Carl, 1830 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA, 19146, United States
At this dinner, Perfect Pour’s founder, Arindam Basu, will be guiding us through a tour of the wine regions of Italy, from the Alto Adige in the north to the volcanic soils of Sicily in the south. And we will be pairing regional dishes with each wine, inspired in part by our recent two week trip throughout Italy.
Arindam Basu is a wine educator at PhillyWine LLC where he teaches all levels of WSET courses. He has his own consultancy business where he offers private wine tasting, wine classes and wine pairing dinners.
The dinner will be in a private home in Center City. We will send an email the day before the dinner with more detailed information about how to find us. We will begin with a cocktail hour (with a welcome drink and three passed hors d’oeuvres), followed by four seated courses. Each course will be paired with a glass of wine, selected by Arindam.
Each glass will be about 2-3 oz, so (including the welcome beverage) you will be enjoying about 3 regular glasses of wine. If you want additional beverages, you are more than welcome to BYO.
The ticket price is non-refundable, but you can transfer your ticket to another person.

Wine & Cheese Class at Philly Cheese School
2025-05-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Private: Philly Cheese School, 701 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
New collaboration with Julia-Fox-Birnbaum, owner of Philly Cheese School!
Join us for a guided tasting class featuring four expertly selected wines, each paired with a stunning cheese to enhance its flavors. I will introduce some of his favorite bottles, while Philly Cheese School’s own Julia Fox-Birnbaum will lead the class alongside, bringing their combined expertise and passion to the table. They will share insights on flavor profiles, pairing principles, and the stories behind each selection. Whether you’re a seasoned wine lover or just getting started, this class will expand your palate and boost your confidence in building pairings. Plus, you’ll leave with practical tips on how to recreate these delicious combinations at home.
Join us on a cheese and wine journey where we will taste 4 cheeses and pair them with 4 outstanding wines.
THE EVENT IS SOLD OUT!!!

Wine Tasting Dinner featuring Wines of Piedmont
2025-05-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Bistro La Baia, 1700 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19146, United States
Piedmont, one of the greatest wine regions of the world is the home of countless grapes (both white & black), some of which are popular and known and some are unknown.
To showcase some of the grapes/wines Ilir (owner of Bistro La Baia) has curated a unique menu to focus on the cuisine of Piedmont that will be paired with white, red and sparkling wines from this region. This 4-course dinner will be paired with 5 wines that includes a welcome wine.
*** Dietary restrictions will be accommodated*** Please let us know when you purchase your tickets.
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Sparkling wines from Around the World
2025-04-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Sakartvelo Restaurant, 705 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Dr. Russell Schilder and I will be hosting this class at Sakartvelo restaurant. We will be pouring some sparkling wines that you usually don’t find at wine bars or restaurants.
Sip, savor and enjoy:
Francaicorta, Sekt, sparkling Shiraz, and some British bubbles as we taste through different sparkling wines and talk about the different grapes and the production process that go in making these delicious bubbles!
We will be pouring 8 wines instead of the usual 6!!
Do not miss this opportunity to taste some delicious sparkling wines of the world.
Buy your tickets here.

Wines of Illyria
2025-03-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Sakartvelo Restaurant, 705 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
This month for our monthly class at Sakartvelo restaurant, I am partnering with Indira Bayer, the Founder & Exec. Director of Wines of Illyria.
As March is Women’s History Month, we will celebrate by focusing on Blatina, the female grape from the Balkan region that does not self-pollinate!!
Sip, savor and learn about the grapes, winemaking and the history of the Balkan region.
Register here.

Red Blends Class
2025-02-20 18:30 - 20:00 | PA
This class will be held at Sakartvelo
