New York City File: Wine Tastings...
A wealth of wine tastings in different neighborhoods, at different prices.
67 Wine
Near Lincoln Center, 67 Wine has tastings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Aroma
After work, three wines and antipasti (things like marinated calamari, stuffed clams, bruschetta, tuna crudo) are $15 at Aroma, 36 E. 4th [Bowery/Lafayette] 212.375.0100, every Tuesday to Friday, 5pm-7pm.
Astor Wines
In-store tastings from time to time. 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.
Chelsea Wine Vault
The guys in Chelsea market offer in-store tastings and classes.
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
Morrell, One Rockefeller Plaza has afternoon tastings Wednesdays through Fridays. Special events and tastings, also at the store, offer more elaborate wine tastings, vertical tastings and occassional cheese pairings.
Sea Grape
Sea Grape Wines, 512 Hudston Street 212.463.7688. Tastings on Thursday evenings. Nice, knowledgeable staff.
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NY Mag
Dr. Vino's map of NYC wine stores
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