From freebie tastings to full-on master classes, the Big Apple offers a wealth of wine tastings, classes and events.67 Wine
Near Lincoln Center, 67 Wine has tastings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Aroma
Winemaker dinners as well as informal (bargain) wine and antipasti evenings at Aroma, 36 E. 4th [Bowery/Lafayette] 212.375.0100.
Astor Wines
In-store tastings and loads of other events. And Astor Center features wine and cooking classes and tastings.
Bacchus
Bacchus, 2056 Bway [70th/71st] 212.875.1200. Often has one-hour tastings, usually one winery.
Burgundy Wine Company
Burgundy lovers already know about the Burgundy Wine Company, 143 W. 26th [6th/7th] 212.691.9092, but you might not know about their informal evening wine tastings, 5pm-7pm Monday - Friday (and Saturdays too), where you can hear some jazz, try some wines, have a little cheese, and schmooze with the staff.
Chambers Street Wines
Three-hour tastings Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons.
Chelsea Wine Vault
The guys in Chelsea market offer in-store tastings and classes.
Corkbuzz
Union Square wine studio offers classes for novice to oenophile. 13 E. 13th Street.
Heights Chateau
Heights Chateau. 123 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. 718.330.0963. Tastings on Saturday afternoons.
Instituto Cervantes
Instituto Cervantes offers various tastings, all with renowned (and nice) experts. Spanish wine. Duh.
Is Wine
Is Wine offers free tastings of featured wines, every Saturday at 4:00 p.m. 225 E 5th Street. 212.254.7800.
Local Wine Events
LocalWineEvents.com provides a listing of all types of wine events around NYC. Sign up for "The Juice" newsletter.
Le Dû's Wines
Le Dû's Wines, 600 Washington [Leroy/Morton] 212.924.6999. M. Le Dû was the head sommelier at Daniel for a decade. The store is beautiful, with plenty of elbow room, they've got the really good stuff, but also some terrific under-$20 bottles. Loads of events, lots of tastings, knowledgeable staff. Look for tastings on Saturday afternoons.
Morell
Rockefeller Plaza wine store has afternoon tastings Wednesdays through Fridays. Special events and classes, also at the store, offer more elaborate wine tastings, vertical tastings and occassional cheese pairings.
Otto
Wine tastings and classes every Saturday and Sunday afternoon at this popular high-end pizzeria. 1 Fifth Avenue.
Sea Grape
Sea Grape Wines, 512 Hudston Street 212.463.7688. Tastings on Thursday evenings. Nice, knowledgeable staff.
Tasting World
Midtown mecca offering classes from one-night intensives to eight-week master classes. 307 W. 38th St., Ste. 1910, near Eighth Ave. 212-629-8529.
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NY Mag
Dr. Vino's map of NYC wine stores
And here's a great list for our beer (and cheese) brothers and sisters.
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Thanks to Manhattan Users Guide. And thanks to Eric W. and Jenny Bird.
3 comments:
Chateau Picau Perna, like many $10 favorites, now closer to $15. Ah well, still a good wine.
Skip Astor Wines. Their selection is good, but many problems. Their policy on returning wine is draconian, and the managers will give you dyspepsia.
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