Wine Classes

LOCATION: 1657 1st Ave, Just North of 86th St, NYC / 212-860-6600

WINE BASICS: "Wine Sense For The Wine Dense!"™

Schedule: 6:30-9:00 PM

PART ONE

$65 per person

Class Fees Cover The Cost of Glassware and Printed Materials

Click Here To Find Out About The Instructor: (Proctor: S. Schneider)

Class Description:
This it IT! The fun, non-intimidating class that finally makes it all make sense–The lightbulb will come on! Perfect for any novice of any age (over 21), a corporate person who needs to wine & dine clients, or a wine enthusiast who "kinda" knows something but is missing major info to tie it all together. This class will teach you how to read labels, read a wine list, understand wine-making & its resulting flavors, and compare the styles & influences among global regions & countries. Flavor comparisons will be made with 9 white wines, with take-home literature and glassware to keep. Approx. 2.5 hour lecture. Offered Wednesdays or Thursdays.

Thursday

Wednesday

Thursday

Wednesday

Thursday

Wednesday

23-Feb

7-March

22-March

18-April

10-May

13-June

RESERVATION

Sign up for PART 1 and PART 2 together (any two dates of your choosing), and take $25 off the combined price in your shopping cart with coupon code"25off1and2"

WINE BASICS: "Wine Sense For The Wine Dense!"™

Schedule: 6:30-9:00 PM

PART TWO

$65 per person

Class Fees Cover The Cost of Glassware and Printed Materials

Click Here To Find Out About The Instructor: (Proctor: S. Schneider)

Class Description:
A perfect completion of "the story of wine", Part 2 takes all the lessons of Part 1, and adds to it the other info that allows you to graduate from Novice level. This lecture will teach you about wine structure, the aging process, additional influences of barrels and other wine-making techniques, and wraps everything up into The Big Picture. Flavor comparisons will be made with 9 red wines, with take-home literature and glassware to keep. Approx. 2.25 hour lecture. Offered Wednesdays or Thursdays.

Thursday

Wednesday

Thursday

Wednesday

Thursday

Wednesday

1-March

14-March

29-March

25-April

17-May

20-June

RESERVATION

Sign up for PART 1 and PART 2 together (any two dates of your choosing), and take $25 off the combined price in your shopping cart with coupon code"25off1and2"

PAIRING WINE & CHEESES: RIND, BRINED AND WINED!

Schedule: 7:00-9:00pm

$65 per person

Class Fees Cover The Cost of Glassware and Printed Materials

Click Here To Find Out About The Instructor: (Proctor: W. Crispell)

Class Description:
Ya love cheese? Ya love wine? Here's a perfect chance to sit in a room and taste how cheese and wine both change as you eat & sip them together. Through an array of international cheeses and white, red, rosé, & sparkling wines, you will figure out which ones are magic together! Your guide is Wendy Crispell, a fun & entertaining wine AND

cheese expert! Approx. 2 hour lecture/discussion/tasting. Offered Every Other Friday.

Friday

24-Feb

9-March

23-March

13-April

27-April

11-May

15-June

29-June

RESERVATION

ITALIAN REDS: VINO! ROSSO! PRONTO!

Schedule: 6:30-8:30 PM

$65 per person

Class Fees Cover The Cost of Glassware and Printed Materials

Click Here To Find Out About The Instructor: (Proctor: A. Epstein or S. Schneider)

Class Description:
Everyone is FASCINATED with Italian wine…and why shouldn't they be? It's the one country that has, by far, the most dynamic variation of grapes & styles. It also has one of the richest histories of wine-making. But because of this, it is also very confusing. This lecture will explain what the main regions are all about, what wines are found in each one, and how to read their labels. A focus on and tasting of 7 red wines will enlighten…Bada Bing!!! There's so much more out there than just Chianti! Approx. 2 hour lecture. Offered Every Other Tuesday.

Tuesday

21-Feb

6-March

20-March

3-April

17-April

1-May

15-May

12-June

26-June

RESERVATION

BUBBLES, BUBBLES, EVERYWHERE!

Schedule: 6:30-8:30 PM

$65 per person

Class Fees Cover The Cost of Glassware and Printed Materials

Click Here To Find Out About The Instructor: (Proctor: S. Schneider)

Class Description:
Most people just adore Champagne and Sparkling Wine. But most people just pick out their bottle either because of price, or a recognizable name. If only they knew the artistry, history, & methodology of these incredible potions, the excitement and enjoyment level would rise 10 levels! Taste and find out the differences between Champagnes, Cava, Prosecco, Spumanti, Blanc de Blanc, Blanc de Noir, & more! Taste 8 sparklers, and take home educational literature and glasses. Approx. 1.75 hour lecture. Offered every other Saturday.

Saturday

25-Feb

10-March

24-March

14-April

28-April

12-May

9-June

23-June

RESERVATION