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Boonshoft event will explore the science of wine

By Mark Fisher | Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 07:48 AM

Here’s a copy of an email I received from the folks at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery at 2600 DeWeese Parkway in Dayton, about an event that might be of interest:

AN EVENING OF TASTING, ENJOYING, LISTENING AND LEARNING
Learn about the science of wine at the Boonshoft Museum
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will host the second annual The Science of Wine on Saturday, January 24, 7:30 - 11:30 p.m., showcasing 17 wines at seven tasting and learning stations, all paired with plentiful food and live musical performances. Using the unique learning venues available at the Museum, topics such as soil composition, irrigation, aging, weather, and the legalities of labeling will be discussed, all as they relate to the science of wine. Additionally, presentations on stemware, educational lectures, valet parking, full open bars and Museum activities will be part of the all-inclusive $75 admission fee.
The success of the 2008 inaugural event demanded an encore. “As a premier center of learning for residents of all ages in the Miami Valley, the Boonshoft Museum is a natural fit for adults looking for the opportunity to learn more about the science behind wine-making in a fun and casual atmosphere,” said Kim Allen, Chair of the event and Volunteer Associate Board Member.
The Science of Wine will feature seven distinct tasting areas, with an eighth in a special VIP room ($100). An extensive wine selection from the E&J Gallo Vineyards will make available wines chosen from their more than 300 vineyards around the world. Rob VonderBrink of Heidelberg Distributing worked with Gallo to make the perfect wine selections for the event. “Not only are Science of Wine attendees going to sample amazing wines with a nice spectrum of diversity, they will be surprised to learn that most of the wines retail for less than $20, with the majority pricing at around $13 in local wine shops.”
The Wine Gallery and Cafe will be on-site to assist with advance orders of favorites, and will conduct informal stemware presentations to help explain the importance of choosing the correct glassware to maximize the experience of enjoying specific types of wine.
Gallo will present two lectures as part of the ticket price with Marc Ruchti, a Certified Wine Educator, discussing sustainability practices in the wine industry and giving detailed overviews of the wines chosen as “the people’s favorites” throughout the evening.
“The taste and complexity and success of wine is affected at every stage of its development, from the soil the grapes are grown in to the material of the barrel in which the wine ages, to the artistry of the label that helps draw attention to each bottle” notes Diane Farrell, Vice President, External Relations at the Boonshoft Museum. “With the help of industry experts, Science of Wine guests will have the opportunity to explore the impact that each step in the wine-making process has on the end product, and taste plenty of wines paired with an amazing selection of heavy hors d’oeuvres.”
Guests will also enjoy complimentary valet parking, full open bars, performances by the Dayton Opera, live animals, Laser Shows and unforgettable Museum activities, including presentations in Science On a Sphere® the Museum’s newest permanent exhibition, and access to The Inventions of Leonardo da Vinci, one of the Museum’s current featured traveling exhibits.
All proceeds from The Science of Wine will benefit the Boonshoft Museum’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. Tickets are $75 per person and $100 per person for those who would like a VIP package. Reservations are encouraged.
For more information about The Science of Wine and to reserve your tickets, call 937-275-7431 ext. 136 or 146, or order on-line at www.BoonshoftMuseum.org. Presented by US Bank.
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is a place where play and learning come together so that visitors of all ages can explore the wonders of the world. The Museum includes a host of places for adventure and two galleries for temporary exhibits. Adventures are enhanced utilizing real specimens and artifacts from the Museum’s collection of 1.4 million items. Formerly known as The Dayton Museum of Natural History, the name was changed in 1999 to the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in recognition of Oscar Boonshoft, one of the Museum’s most dedicated friends. The Dayton Society of Natural History is the parent organization of the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and its sister organization, SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park, a reconstructed site and interpretive center of the area’s 12th century Fort Ancient Indians. For more information, visit www.boonshoftmuseum.org or call 937-275-7431.

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