Choosing a bottle of wine in a store or from a wine list can be intimidating – especially if you are new to the wine world. Our wine expert Brielle will guide you through how to taste and evaluate a wine to determine your own wine preferences. Learn about tannin, acidity, body, balance, and more as you taste six wines. You will leave with the confidence to explain what you like and find wines you love.
Read MoreLet’s face it – humans are creatures of habit. We take the same route to work day after day, we rotate a few favorite meals, and more often than not, we drink the same wine over and over again. If you are like most and stick to what you know with little deviation, come be adventurous and explore Wines from Where? – a class where we will venture to regions that don’t come to mind right away, but produce some delicious wine. Our wine expert Brielle will cover wine basics along with regional style and influence. We look forward to helping you mix up your wine selection!
Read MoreThis Valentine’s Day, grab your SO, Tinder date, or other single friends, and join us for a wine tasting experience inspired by romance. Our wine expert Brielle will guide you through wines from countries fluent in romance languages: Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy. Learn while you sip, and love the wine you’re with!
Read MoreRegardless of whether or not this groundhog saw his shadow earlier this year, one thing is for sure: NYC is ready for spring. We know that longer days and warmer temperatures are ahead, and we're welcoming in the warmer weather with wines perfect for all of your springtime activities! Our wine guru Brielle will guide you through delicious wines sure to delight your palate and top your list of springtime favorites!
Read MoreItaly has over 2000 years of wine-making experience - and it shows in the quality and diversity of the wines produced here. The “boot” may be easy to recognize, but the regions and wine classifications are less than obvious. Join our wine guru Brielle for a tour of Italy’s wines, and learn about Piedmont, Sicily, and (almost) everything in between.
Read MoreRosé is SO last summer. Now that NYC has decided Fall is here, it's time for flannel shirts and delicious autumn wines. To embrace the cooler weather, we will focus on light-bodied reds and fuller-bodied whites, and discuss pairings that favor fall foods. Join our wine expert Brielle to learn, sip, and find some new wines to fall for!
Read MoreCome in from the cold, shrug off your jacket, and embrace the wines that will keep us warm all winter long! In this class, we will demonstrate that white and rosé wines are not just for the summertime. Join our wine expert, Brielle as we taste some hearty wines with plenty of depth and complexity and pair them with appetizers as a demonstration of a great idea for holiday parties and celebrations.
Read MoreDuring this class you will not simply taste a carefully chosen selection of some seriously bad ass reds and roses from across the globe but you will blind taste them! This is a fun and interactive class with an emphasis on developing your palate. We will teach you how to both recognize signature aromas in traditional black grape varietals and explore tannin, fruit, acidity and body, which when combined will help you determine what styles of red & rose wine you enjoy the most.
Read MoreThe holiday craze is upon us, and we all know that after a mind-numbing trek to find the perfect gift for your boyfriend’s sister or fussy niece, a tall glass of the good stuff can be just the thing to take the edge off. Come in from the cold and seize the relaxation you crave – and find some great gift ideas with our wine expert, Brielle. You’ll sip and learn about wines that could make even the Grinch get in the holiday spirit.
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