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Welcome to the Ambler Wine Collective! This club is a new and engaging way to learn about wine while sharing great bottles and conversation. All classes are led by Robert Peters and Russell Schilder, longtime instructors in the Temple University (Ambler) Wine Appreciation program.

How the Collective Works

Even months:
Guided, theme-based wine classes held at Stone & Key Cellars
Curated selections chosen by Robert and Russell
Each class includes one Stone & Key Cellars wine
Future themes include France, Spain, and Sparkling Wines

Odd months:
A relaxed “Lab Night”
(Remember in science class, you’d have the theory and then the lab!)
Bring a favorite or interesting bottle to share that follows on the theme of the last wine class
Open group discussion led by Robert and Russell

Next meeting:

Join us on Wednesday, April 8 for a class on “The Judgement of Paris Revisited: 50 Years Later”
The Paris Wine Tasting of 1976 — also known as the Judgment of Paris — was a wine competition organized in Paris on 24 May 1976 by Steven Spurrier, a British wine merchant, in which French judges carried out two blind tasting comparisons: one of top-quality Chardonnays (Ch) and another of red wines (Bordeaux wines from France and Cabernet Sauvignon (CS) wines from California). A Californian wine rated best in each category (Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars(CS); Chateau Montelena (Ch), which caused quite a surprise as France was generally regarded as being the foremost producer of the world’s best wines. Spurrier sold only French wine and believed that the California wines would not win. The story is recounted in the movie “Bottle Shock” staring Alan Rickman and Chris Pine though the real-life people say little of it is actually true (but is still a good movie nonetheless).

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About Your Instructors

Russell Schilder holds a WSET Level 3 certification and has extensive experience with wine-focused fundraising events and private tastings.

Robert Peters brings over 30 years of experience in the wine and spirits industry across retail and wholesale markets. He holds certifications from the Society of Wine Educators (CSW) and the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET), and is known for his approachable, engaging teaching style.

Registration Details

Even Months (Classes): $60 per person
Odd Months (“Lab Nights”): $20 per person

Additional Information

Food: Light snacks (cheese, charcuterie, almonds, olives) will be available for purchase from Stone & Key Cellars.

Parking: Free street parking after 6:00 PM throughout Ambler. Nearby parking is also available at the Cavalier Parking Lot:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Go7Sk8dDQ78kCuEz5
https://amblermainstreet.org/visit-us/parking-in-ambler/

Questions?

Jason Harris – Stone & Key Cellars: JasonH@stoneandkey.com
Robert Peters & Russell Schilder: amblerwinecollective@gmail.com
Stone & Key Cellars Tasting Room: 267-855-1776

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