RWB Discount to New World-Old World Showdown at WGBH

The only way to really GET the difference between an Old World wine and a New World wine is to taste them side by side, one after the other. Twodifferent wines, two different continents, but the same grape.

The problem is that, enjoyable and helpful as those opportunities are, they simply don't come along too often.

The brand new WGBH Foodie community is setting out to change all that.

Next Friday evening, March 19, they're setting up the Atrium of their beautiful studios in Brighton for a bit of a New World-Old World showdown. And you are invited to join in on a little friendly competition.

At a discount, no less. (Tickets normally cost $25 but they're $20 for RWB readers.)

First you'll taste Sauvignon Blanc from the Old World. Fifteen minuteslater you'll taste Sauvignon Blanc from the New World. Then you'll vote for your favorite.

Next you'll taste Riesling from the Old World. Fifteen minutes later you'll taste Riesling from the New World. Then you'll vote for yourfavorite.

They'll repeat the process with red wines too (Pinot Noir and Syrah). Theypour. You taste. We debate. You vote. Everyone wins.

It will be lively and fun and by the end of it you will -- finally! --recognize the difference between New World and Old World wines.

It's the perfect way to end your workweek.

WHAT: New World-Old World Showdown Wine Tasting
WHERE: In the Atrium of the WGBH Studios, 1 Guest Street, Brighton
WHEN: Friday, March 19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
COST: Normally $25 but $20 for RWB readers.
PURCHASE TICKETS: Click here.

DAILY TIDBIT:

The "warm-up" to this New World-Old World showdown will be a sparkling wine reception from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The "cool down" is a jazz performance starting at 9 p.m.