Tucked into the Penn’s View Hotel along Front Street in Old City, Ristorante Panorama has the largest wine cruvinet system in the world (really — it’s certified by the Guinness Book of World Records). The availability of more than 120 wines by the glass means the there is always a great selection of wines by the glass, and means sommelier William Eccleston gets to meet a great many vintners and taste numerous wines.

Eccleston showcases some of his favorite rare and limited production wines each week at a Friday Night Flights of Wine happy hour from 6–8 PM. This week, on September 28, the evening will be dedicated to the wines of the Italian islands.

Your $25 advance ticket (or $35 at the door) includes tastes of four whites and three reds from Ischia, Elba and Capri, presented by City of Brotherly Love Imports owner Tony Jones. Check out the full list of the evening’s varietals below, and reserve your space online here (space is limited).

White Wines

Ansonica "Isola d'Elba" Cecilia 2011
Vermentino "Isola d'Elba" Cecilia 2011
Forestera/Biancolella blend "Terradei La Pietra~Isola d'Ischia" Tommasone 2011
Greco/Falanghina/Biancolella blend "Isola di Capri" Scala Fenicia 2011

Red Wines

Aglianico/Montepulciano blend "Isola di Ischia" Tommasone 2011
Aglianico/MontepilcianoPiedirosso "Isola di Ischia" Tommasone 2009
Sangiovese/Syrah blend "Isola d'Elba" Cecilia Rosso 2011

Photo by Danya Henninger

Event Date: 09/28
Event Time: 6-8 PM
Location: Ristorante Panorama
Price: $25 in advance, $35 at the door
Website: www.localwineevents.com/events/detail/443720