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Discover the world of wine in NYC as you attend introductory classes that cover the basics of wine tasting, wine styles, and food pairing, allowing participants to expand their knowledge and appreciation for wine.

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Wine 101: Discovering Your Palate

New York Vintners @ 21 Warren St, New York, NY

Our Wine 101 class is the perfect starting point for anybody who is interested in wine and would like to learn more about it. The aim is to provide you with a solid foundation on which to build and develop your wine education. Once equipped with the basics you will discover that your enjoyment of drinking wine is enhanced and your learning experience at future classes or tastings is all the better for it. During the class you will sample 1 sparkling...

(69) All levels 21 and older
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Couple Date Class: Pastry & Wine Tasting

Atelier Sucré @ 451B East 116st, New York, NY

Join our social/interactive events and let us initiate you to Haute Couture Pastries and wine, just like in Paris! Experience a unique pastry "happy hour" and each guest will go home with some treats! Each event includes 3-4 Pastries & Wine pairing per person with Carissa & Simon's expertise and joy! $180 for Two people Wednesday September 26: “Fancy French Pastry” Wednesday October 17: “From American to French” Wednesday November...

(386) All levels 21 and older
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Bubblicious - The World of Sparkling Wine

New York Vintners @ 21 Warren St, New York, NY

As we learn about how these wines are made and how they differ from one another, we will taste a delicious selection of Cava, Lambrusco, Prosecco, Cremant and of course, Champagne. By the end of the class you will not only be feeling pleasantly bubbly but you will also have formed a clearer idea of which sparkling wines you prefer and why. A real corker of a class!

(69) All levels 21 and older
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Next American Cheese Wave

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

You've tried Humboldt Fog and Cabot Clothbound Cheddar, and you know America has moved up in the world in artisanal cheeses. Here are six of the next great cheeses that are rebranding the concept of American cheese.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles: Champagne Edition

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Sparkling wines are the most intrinsically cordial beverages ever created. The minute one touches your palate, it enlivens the senses, minimizes stress and heightens awareness of the pleasures in the immediate vicinity. Join us as we sample several sparkling wines with an emphasis on champagnes, and explore some delectable cheeses chosen specifically to pair with these amazing bubbles. This tasting ends at 8:30 pm.

(1061) Beginner 21 and older
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The Wines of New York State

Astor Center @ 23 E 4th St, New York, NY

Explore the rich history and diverse flavors of wines cultivated in the Empire State. Learn about the unique terroir and winemaking techniques that make New York State a renowned wine region.

(59) All levels 21 and older
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Winter Sipping in France, Italy, and Austria

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Sample a selection of French, Italian and Austrian wines from various regions, discussing similar and contrasting characteristics, while learning how to pair with cheese and meals. A selection of bubbly, white and red wines will be poured. Cheese served.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Ancient Chateau Latour Dinner

The Wine Workshop @ 1 Central Park West, New York, NY

As one of the oldest wine producers in Bordeaux, Chateau Latour took its name from the now destroyed Tower of Saint-Maubert, built in 1331 to guard the Gironde Estuary through the Hundred Years War.  From 1695 to 1755, Latour and Lafite shared ownership by the Ségur family, through the 1855 classification of the Médoc. At the heart of Latour’s terroir is the 47-hectare parcel referred to as “L’Enclos.” Atop a 16-meter croupe of gravel,...

(3) All levels 21 and older
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$5,595
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The Most Decadent Mother's Day

Murray's Cheese @ 254 Bleecker St, New York, NY

Experience total luxury at this top-of-the-line tasting event. Sip on Champagne (the real stuff, of course) while you enjoy fancy favorites like foie gras, caviar, and truffles. All alongside the star of the show—Murray’s finest cheeses, some of which are exclusively available for a short season each year. A Murray’s expert will walk you through what makes these delicacies so prized and unique. Because a bounty like this tastes even better...

(697) All levels 21 and older
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$160.55
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‘Tis the Season to Sparkle! Sparkling Wine Tasting

Miette @ 132 Mulberry St, New York, NY

Join us for a pre-holiday season immersion into the world of sparkling wines! During this 90 minute tasting class, Mary John Baumann, DipWSET, will guide you through the different styles of sparkling wines, how to enjoy them, and how to gift them. You will taste a Prosecco, a Cava, a Cremant de Alsace, and a complex Champagne. Just in time for holiday celebrations, this tasting is a great way to figure out what serve, and what to gift, this holiday...

(469) All levels 13 and older
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$125
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From Top to Toe: An All-Italian Wine Tasting Class

Miette @ 132 Mulberry St, New York, NY

Italy is world famous for its inimitable selection of wines and indigenous grapes. Join us as we set off on a tasting journey of Italian wines, beginning in the far north and concluding in the very popular southernmost island of Sicily. Mary John Baumann, DipWSET, will lead you on this vinous adventure, where you’ll learn about the wonderful wines of Italy, and how to pair them with your favorite Italian food. Here is our itinerary: Alto Adige...

(469) All levels 21 and older
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$125
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Annual BYOB Dinner Holiday Party

The Wine Workshop @ 375 Greenwich St, New York, NY

The BYO is back! Those of you who came last time saw an incredible display of generosity, hedonism, and a bit of excess! Come join us, and up to 100 other wine lovers, at Tribeca Grill with gems from your cellar. We will seat in tables of ten according to the caliber of wine you bring and regulate a certain minimum standard, so no worries! After a bit, everyone shares around the room, and it becomes a heck of a party. The sky's the limit for the...

(3) All levels 21 and older
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$375
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Wine 101

67 Wine & Spirits @ 179 Columbus Ave, New York, NY

Join our in house Sommelier Ben Wood for a class on wine basics; how to taste, correct ways to open wines, ideas about food pairings, and in short how to have more fun with wine! All participants will receive a $25 Gift Card after their participation.

(2) Beginner 21 and older
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When in Rhone

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

France's Rhone Valley is home to some of the best wines in the world. Deep, rich and slightly smokey, they pair wonderfully with cheeses from this region and those inspired by cheesemaking in that area. Come try some delightful pairings.

(1061) All levels 21 and older
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2005 Red Burgundy Ten Years One

The Wine Workshop @ 240 Columbus Ave, New York, NY

Ten years on is the perfect time to evaluate this legendary modern vintage. It is a great way to taste what the critics have said about the 2005 vintage ten years later. We will taste many of Burgundy’s top domains and sort through the hype and decide for ourselves the merits of this famous vintage. “This is, pure and simple, the finest red Burgundy vintage of my professional career (I began tasting red Burgundies in depth with the 1978 vintage)… ...

(3) All levels 21 and older
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$595
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Rare Wine Dinner from the Magical Cellar

The Wine Workshop @ 42 E 20th St, New York, NY

The good doctor is back! Join us for a landmark evening of some of the finest and well-kept wines from around the world. We will serve up an exquisite array of impeccably stored, aged bottles all sourced from the magical cellar of Dr. Sheldon Rabin. We are thrilled to be holding such an exquisite evening at Gabriel Kreuther, one of New York's best culinary destinations. We welcome the return of Dr. Rabin and the treasures from his cellar. Seating...

(3) All levels 21 and older
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$1,295
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Vega Sicilia Unico Dinner with Pablo Alvarez at Betony

The Wine Workshop @ 41 W 57th St, New York, NY

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet Pablo Álvarez, director general of Bodegas Vega Sicilia and Experience an astounding 17 vintage vertical of Unico dating back to 1924. Older vintages of Unico are considered some of the rarest and most collectable wines in the world. To lovers of Spanish wines, Vega Sicilia needs no introduction. This historic estate is by far the most prestigious wine producer in Spain, ranking with the world's greatest names....

(3) All levels 21 and older
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$1,295
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Joseph Phelps Insignia Vertical Dinner

The Wine Workshop @ 5 E 54th St, New York, NY

Please join us for an astounding 26 vintage vertical of a California Classic from Joseph Phelps. From Insignia’s debut vintage in 1974, Joseph Phelps has continued to produce one of the world’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon blends. Insignia has always been one of the most consistent and well-made wines in California. This astounding vertical is an extraordinary opportunity to experience real Napa Valley royalty over the years.  Vintages include: ...

(3) All levels 21 and older
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$895
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DRC Romanée Conti RC and La Tâche Dinner

The Wine Workshop @ 41 W 42nd St, New York, NY

In Matt Kramer’s classic book Making Sense of Burgundy. Kramer describes a walk through the vineyards of Vosne Romanée with Lalou Bize-Leroy. Kramer says to Lalou: “I’m sure that it’s just a matter of inexperience, but I always seem to prefer La Tâche to Romanée Conti.” Lalou replies: “That’s how I used to feel. It took me twenty years to see why Romanée Conti is the greatest vineyard. Before that, my heart belonged to La Tâche.” ...

(3) All levels 21 and older
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$12,500
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Pinot Pairings

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Survey some of the finest Pinot Noirs in the world and pair them with cheeses that will highlight their personalities.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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