Wine Lover? Learn About the World of Wine Glasses at Townsend Hotel Tasting

Riedel will be giving a presentation on wine and the glasses it comes in this Friday at the Townsend Hotel.

Posted Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 5:57 pm ET|Updated Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 3:43 pm ET

Wondering what to do with yourself this weekend? Don't dismay: check out today's Weekend Spotlight:

Our pick for today: Georg Riedel Wine Tasting and Glass Seminar

When: 6 p.m. Friday
Where: The Townsend Hotel
Cost: $65
Why Go: Learn a little more about wne — the glass it comes in — this weekend. Georg J. Riedel, the 10th generation of the Riedel family, will guide guests through a presentation about Riedel wine glasses. The evening includes a champagne reception and tasting of a pinot noir, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon. Participants will also take home a set of three complimentary Riedel extra-large red wine glasses for free, a $105 value.

Come back to Birmingham Patch on Wednesday for more weekend things to do in our Weekend Spotlight, or visit our events calendar.

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