Wine tasting special summer wines

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 From 7:00 PM To 9:00 PM Add to Calendar 2023-05-23 19:00:00 2023-05-23 21:00:00 Wine tasting special summer wines If rosé is the only wine that comes to your mind when you think of summer wines, this wine tasting is for you! Join French Sommelier Bertil Jean-Chronberg to discover four American wines that will spice up your soirées d’ été! French Library, 53 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA America/New_York

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If rosé is the only wine that comes to your mind when you think of summer wines, this wine tasting is for you! Join French Sommelier Bertil Jean-Chronberg to discover four American wines that will spice up your soirées d’ été!
Our beloved French Library staff chef, Sonia Jacobson will treat you with summer delights to be paired with the wines.

Bertil and Sonia guarantee a unique and fun event not to be missed!

This event is in French. All levels of French welcome, beginners shouldn't be shy as a glass of wine will help!

The general tasting is a standing event - this is not a sit-down seminar. Please email us at culture@frenchlibrary.org to request a seat/chair, if needed.

Wine menu:

Le Blanc: Dowsett Family Winery, Riesling 2018, Aunt Diane's Vineyard, Columbia Gorge, WA
Le rouge d'été: J.C. Somers, Gamay Noir 2020, Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, OR
Le rouge d'été: Homewood Winery, Zinfandel 2016, Hoskins Ranch Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, CA
Les Bulles: Gilbert Cellars, Pét-Nat Grenache 2022, Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, WA

Bite-size food menu:

- Toast, beurre d’algues & sarrasin, radis
- Croque-Monsieur de polenta
- Tartelette tomates et oignons confits
- Pavlova à la fraise

Member Ticket

$60

Non-Member Ticket

$75

About Bonde Fine Wine Shop

Conceived in July 2021 by Boston restaurateur and renowned sommelier Bertil Jean-Chronberg, Bonde Fine Wine is a concept in Cambridge’s Harvard Square dedicated not only to eco-responsible wines, neo-artisan wine accessories and wine books, but also creating a bespoke experience for each guest while providing wine education to the community in a light-hearted and intimate environment. The focus on sustainable, small-production American wineries gives the consumer an opportunity to understand the wealth of quality, economically accessible wines grown and made in the United States. Each month Jean-Chronberg also publishes a new edition of Zero-Two-Wine-Three-Eight, an informative online newsletter tackling various wine-related topics peppered with humor and wit, along with Casserole & Sommelier, sharing monthly recipes and wine pairings. Within the first year of opening, Bonde has received recognition in publications from the Boston Globe, Boston Common Magazine, Cambridge Day, and was awarded “Best Wine Shop” by Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston 2022.

About Sonia Jacobson

Sonia Jacobson is a dual French-American citizen, native of Brittany - otherwise known as the land of butter, crêpes and kouign amann! You might already know Sonia from her role as the forme French Library librarian, or from a few classical concerts around Boston. One of her many passions is teaching the art of French baking to her friends, and instilling in them the confidence to take on the most intimidating baking and cooking projects.

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