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August 2008 Wine Events    
Michael Skurnik Spanish Wines Tasting at Long's Wines and Liquors
When: Aug 01, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free to attend, 10% discount on wines in the tasting
Phone: 718-748-6505
Email:
 
Where: Long's Wines and Liquors, 11209
 
Michael Skurnik Wines is showcasing a Rioja and a Cava, a taste of Spain. Features free tastings of: La Rioja Alta Alberdi 2001 Medium crimson-colored, it has a fragrant perfume of cedar, tobacco, spice box, and red fruits. This is followed by an elegant wine with ample sweet fruit, excellent balance, and a pure finish. Rav...

Young Professionals (20s & 30s) at Club Getaway
When: Aug 01, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Cost: $369
Phone: 877-777-6055
Email:
 
Where: Club Getaway, 06757
 
Whether your idea of the perfect weekend is packed with sports & adventure, cocktails & clubbing or just lounging by the water with a good book, Club Getaway is the place you've been looking for. It's like your own personal camp! From rock climbing to wine tasting, to flying through the air on a trapeze, you can spend your ...

SOLD-OUT!! Long Island Wine Country. COM Private Sedan Tour for 2
When: Aug 01, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Cost: $399 All Inclusive Package for Two
Phone: 866 946-3268
Email:
 
Where: Long Island Railroad Station- Ronkonkoma, New York, 11779
 
Aug 1, 2008 (Fri) "Private Sedan Tour (2)" Package Long Island Wine Country. COM designed private tour for two guests. Departs Ronkonkoma LIRR Station in Cadillac sedan with professional chauffer. 5 Hour VIP Package includes visits to 3 distinctive wine estates for private tastings and behind the scenes tours. Gourmet vine...

St. Germain Tasting
When: Aug 01, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Cost: Free Tasting
Phone: 718-360-0838
Email:
 
Where: LeNell's Ltd, a Wine & Spirit Boutique, 11231
 
Sample the world's hottest new liqueur made from elderflower. Cocktail ideas! ...

La Dolce Vita: Friday Afternoon Wine Tasting
When: Aug 01, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $45
Phone: 212-473-2323 x101
Email:
 
Where: Italian Wine Merchants, 10003
 
La Dolce Vita: Friday Afternoon Wine TastingItalian Wine Merchants - 108 East 16th StreetBetween Union Square East and Irving PlaceFriday, August 1, 2:30-4:00 PM, $45Come enjoy a Summer Friday Italian style with IWM. Kick off your weekend with a touch of sophistication and elegance. This special Friday La Dolce Vita tasting...

Portugal tasting at Gramercy Wine & Spirits
When: Aug 01, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free!
Phone: 212-505-0550
Email:
 
Where: Gramercy Wine & Spirits, 10010
 
Join us for a taste of Portugal with Odette from RC Imports. She will be presenting a dynamite lineup of of wines including the Portuga Red & White blends, Quinta das Sentencosta, Casa de Sezim Vinho Verde and Borges white Port....

Summertime, and the Drinking is Easy....
When: Aug 01, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
Email:
 
Where: Pour, 10023
 
We're tasting some of our favorite wines this week! Tonight's selection is one of the best buys on our shelves - a Sonoma County cab that will knock your socks off!...

Michael Skurnik Spanish Wines Tasting at Long's Wines and Liquors
When: Aug 02, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free to attend, 10% discount on wines in the tasting
Phone: 718-748-6505
Email:
 
Where: Long's Wines and Liquors, 11209
 
Michael Skurnik Wines is showcasing a Rioja and a Cava, a taste of Spain. Features free tastings of: La Rioja Alta Alberdi 2001 Medium crimson-colored, it has a fragrant perfume of cedar, tobacco, spice box, and red fruits. This is followed by an elegant wine with ample sweet fruit, excellent balance, and a pure finish. Rav...

Long Island Wine Country. Com Private Stretch Limo Tour for 6 guests
When: Aug 02, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Cost: $744 All Inclusive Package for Six Guests
Phone: 866 946-3268
Email:
 
Where: Long Island Railroad Station- Ronkonkoma, New York, 11779
 
Aug 2, 2008 (Sat) "Private Stretch Limo Tour (6)" Long Island Wine Country. COM designed private limo tour for up to 6 guests. Departs Ronkonkoma LIRR Station in a stretch Cadillac limousine with professional chauffer. 5 Hour VIP Package includes visits to 3 distinctive wine estates for private tastings and behind the scene...

Summertime, and the Drinking is Easy....
When: Aug 02, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
Email:
 
Where: Pour, 10023
 
We're tasting some of our favorite wines this week! Tonight's selection is a gorgeous rose from Provence, France - easy on the palate AND the wallet!...

NY Singles Summer Harvest North Fork Winery Tour & Catered Lunch
When: Aug 02, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Cost: $79.99
Phone: 1-800-239-0542
Email:
 
Where: Corner of 73rd & West End
 
**To confirm your spot for this event you must contact us directly by phone at 1-800-239-0542, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com or sign up through http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/events/1742/New-York-Late-Harvest-North-Fork-Winery-Tour-Catered-Lunch.html RSVPing as yes on this site will NOT ensure you space at t...

 The Little Wine Bus-TAKE ME TO THE VINO! A fun Hudson Valley Wine Tour!
When: Aug 02, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Cost: $125.00pp - travel industry/student/senior discounts apply
Phone: 917-414-7947
Email:
 
Where: Corner of 47th Street & Broadway/Morgan Stanley Building, 10036
 
Come join us on our famous "TAKE ME TO THE VINO" wine tour to the beautiful Hudson Valley with a diverse and fun group who enjoy a day of food and wine, and good times. Only 1.5 hours from midtown and no traffic! We will include a visit to 3-4 beautiful wineries, (including Americas oldest vineyard, Benmarl Winery) We wil...

Wine Tasting: Landmark Wines and Producers
When: Aug 02, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $185
Phone: 212-473-2323 x101
Email:
 
Where: Italian Wine Merchants, 10003
 
Wine Tasting: Landmark Wines and ProducersA Rare Collector's Tasting of Italy's Inspirational WinesItalian Wine Merchants - 108 East 16th StreetBetween Union Square East and Irving PlaceSaturday, August 2, 1:00–3:00 p.m., $185.00This is our rarest wine tasting of the summer—a dedicated exploration of Italy’s landmark bottli...

IS-WINE Tasting: Celebrate the Beginning of August!
When: Aug 02, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: 212-254-7800
Email:
 
Where: IS-WINE, 10011
 
Join us at IS-WINE to say “Hello!” to August and celebrate the start another month of summer fun. We will be tasting a selected wine, chosen by our staff, that will be a great match for warm-weather foods. Come see our beautiful store and tasting bar, along with our selection of small production wine, typical of regions, wh...

NJ Steam Train ride and Wine tasting ay Alba Vineyard
When: Aug 02, 2008 (Sat) to
Aug 03, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Cost: $15.00 after $10.00 discount
Phone: 877trainride
Email:
 
Where: Warren county Wine Train, 08865
 
Ride our antique steam train on a journey back in time. View the beautiful Delaware River from our open window coaches while on a journey to the wonderful Alba Vineyard & Winery....

  Anything but Chardonnay Exotic Wines of the World with paired hors d'oeuvres aboard the yacht Manhattan, August 4th
When: Aug 04, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: 85.00
Phone: 646-336-5270
Email:
 
Where: Classic Harbor Line - Chelsea Piers - Pier 59 - Yacht Manhattan, 10011
 
The Art of Wine Tasting Aboard the Yacht Manhattan. Come explore the world of exotic whites and reds in our "Anything but Chardonnay" tasting with paired hors d'oeuvres. Learn about the wonderfully different wines of Greece, Hungary, Austria, and more while we cruise in style aboard the vintage yacht Manhattan. Discover ne...

Women's Dinner: AYCE/AYCD Sushi
When: Aug 04, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 AM
Cost: $40.00 total ($20 deposit)
Phone:
Email:
 
Where: Ashiya, 10003
 
http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/UTUAJBBQJYQITVBAUUXQ/080408sushi Hello ladies. You are invited out to Ashiya restaurant in the East Village for all you can eat sushi (all you can drink too!). This is NOT Nobu quality sushi or wine bar quality wine. It's good and I can highly recommend the spicy crunch yellowtail roll, th...

 Touring Italian Wines - Wine Class
When: Aug 04, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $75 (plus tax)
Phone: 212-875-1200
Email:
 
Where: Bacchus Wine Made Simple, 10023
 
Italy is a very geographically diverse country, with a wide range of wines. Join us to discover Italian wine laws and labeing, grape varietals and regions. Explore the differences of Tuscany, Piemonte, Puglia, Sicily and other great Italian regions while tasting 8-10 wines. ...

Cool Down Your Hot Bod with....
When: Aug 04, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
Email:
 
Where: Pour, 10023
 
...our newest wines all week long! Tonight's selection is a tasty little Pinot Gris from the great state of Oregon....

Beat the Heat: The Beers of Summer
When: Aug 05, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $45.00
Phone:
Email:
 
Where: Astor Center, 10003
 
August in New York can be a real scorcher! And when your air conditioner, ceiling fan, and icebox just aren't enough, there are cool, refreshing beers to satiate our palate and beat the heat! Join Jon Lundbom from B. United International (www.bunitedint.com), one of the nation's premier beer importers, for an evening learni...

Rosé Wines and Summer Foods Class with Wine Director Raoul Segarra
When: Aug 05, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $60
Phone: 212.254.1200
Email:
 
Where: North Square, 10011
 
Lively, refreshing, and versatile rosé wines are finally beginning to get their due from American imbibers. Spend a relaxed evening with North Square wine director Raoul Segarra as he teaches you to choose rosé wines with confidence and match them to any meal. Raoul will introduce you to some of his very favorite bottles ...

Celebration of Wine, Cheese and Hope: Tasting class for a good cause!
When: Aug 05, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $100 tax-deductible donation
Phone:
Email:
 
Where: Bacchus, 10023
 
PlaNet Finance invites you to enjoy an evening of wine and cheese to support a good cause. Find out if you are Old World or New World at this wine and cheese tasting event where you will have the opportunity to compare grape varietals from different regions around the world. Come experience European wine as they are compar...

Cool Down Your Hot Bod with....
When: Aug 05, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
Email:
 
Where: Pour, 10023
 
...our newest wines all week long! Tonight's selection is a deliciously crisp Austrian Gruner Veltliner....

California Chardonnay vs. White Burgundy
When: Aug 06, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $195
Phone: (800) 404-WINE (9463)
Email:
 
Where: Warwick Hotel, 10019
 
California Chardonnay vs. White Burgundy was created with hedonists in mind. Conceived as an excuse to have some fun with 13 great Chardonnay-based wines, for this blind tasting we’ve gathered six stellar white Burgundies and six equally stellar California Chardonnays to satisfy the cravings of any Chardonnay lover...

 Female Winemakers of South America
When: Aug 06, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $75
Phone: 718 636 6311
Email:
 
Where: Palo Santo, 11215
 
We have chosen a few of our favorite wines made by three women in South American -wine makers; Maria Luz Marin from Chile, Patricia Ortiz and Susana Balbo from Argentina. By then we will be well into summer and local Greenmarket produce will be at its peak -which will make for a Palo Santo meal not to miss....

Cool Down Your Hot Bod with....
When: Aug 06, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
Email:
 
Where: Pour, 10023
 
...our newest wines all week long! Tonight's selection is an incredible, chillable red that goes down like strawberries sabayon with a hint of white pepper. You don't want to miss this one!...

A Spanish Road Trip
When: Aug 07, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $125.00
Phone:
Email:
 
Where: Astor Center, 10003
 
City by city, plate by plate, wine by wine….come join Kerin Auth and David Seigal in their second visit to the Astor Center as they highlight their travels through glorious España. Maintaining tradition and keeping loyal to Spain’s varying regional cuisines, local dishes will be paired with spectacular hand-crafted wines ma...

 HDL Enhancement: A Latin Wine & Food Tasting
When: Aug 07, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $65 through July 30th; $75 thereafter
Phone: 866-811-4111
Email:
 
Where: Bacchus Wines, 10023
 
and The HDL Enhancement Group with     Present A Latin American Wine & Food Pairing EventThis "walk-about" Wine & Food Pairing Event showcases fantastic wines along with delectable food. All five courses are matched with wines chosen carefully to compliment the light tasting menu that showcases delicious Latin American fo...

Sip 'n' Sail with Pasanella and Son
When: Aug 07, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $65
Phone: 212-233-8383
Email:
 
Where: South Street Seaport's Schooner Pioneer, 10038
 
Sail with us at sunset aboard the South Street Seaport Museum's turn-of-the-last-century schooner Pioneer! We'll be touring the New York Harbor while tasting coastal wines and nibbling on Grandaisy Bakery focaccia and pizzas....

Craft Beer & Artisanal Cheese
When: Aug 07, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $85.00
Phone: 212-239-1200
Email:
 
Where: Artisanal Premium Cheese Center, 10018
 
Accompany Jon Lundbom and a lineup of the world's best brewers on a journey through the world of craft-brewed, artisanally-produced beer...paired with the perfect cheeses, of course! Whether expert or novice, join us for a wild night at the "pub" as we explore the wonders of artisanal cheese through the amber lens of refres...

Tequila Tasting!
When: Aug 07, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $75
Phone: 212-462-4244
Email:
 
Where: Chelsea Wine Vault, 10011
 
Back by VERY popular demand! Our classes featuring the “Liquid Gold” are not to be missed. Come let us enlighten you to the magical world of tequila. You’ll sniff, sip & savor 7 ultra-premium tequilas from silvers to anejos to resposados! A fantastic summer event not to be missed!...

Cool Down Your Hot Bod with....
When: Aug 07, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
Email:
 
Where: Pour, 10023
 
...our newest wines all week long! Tonight's selection is juicy, zingy white blend from Provence....

IS-WINE Tasting: Celebrate August with a Taste of Delicious Wine
When: Aug 07, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: 212-254-7800
Email:
 
Where: IS-WINE, 10011
 
Join us at IS-WINE to celebrate another month of summer in the city. During August we are having single-bottle wine tastings on Thursdays and Saturdays when we will be tasting one wine, chosen by our staff, that will be a great match for warm-weather foods. Stop by and be surprised! Come see our beautiful store and tasting ...

J-Weekend at Club Getaway
When: Aug 08, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Cost: $369
Phone: 877-777-6055
Email:
 
Where: Club Getaway, 06757
 
Whether your idea of the perfect weekend is packed with sports & adventure, cocktails & clubbing or just lounging by the water with a good book, Club Getaway is the place you've been looking for. It's like your own personal camp! From rock climbing to wine tasting, to flying through the air on a trapeze, you can spend your ...

Award-Winning Whites Tasting
When: Aug 08, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: (212) 725-6516
Email:
 
Where: Vino Italian Wine & Spirits, 10016
 
Summertime, and the living is easy. It's a great time of year for drinking refreshing whites, but there's no reason such wines should be any inferior to the meatier reds consumed during cooler months. Friulan producer Fabio Coser has won multiple awards for his Ronco dei Tassi wines, and his mono-varietals are among the be...

Food and Wine of New Zealand
When: Aug 08, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $79.00 per person Come as a pair and save! $149.00 per pair
Phone: 908-232-5445
Email:
 
Where: Classic Thyme Cooking School, 07090
 
Wine 8. Food and Wine of New Zealand with Daniel C. Rosati Wines presented by CoolVines Friday, August 8, 7:00-10:00 PM, $79.00 per person Come as a pair and save! $149.00 per pair Stuffed New Zealand Mussels Herb Crusted Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb Grilled Summer Vegetable Salad Passion Fruit & Kiwi Pavlova...

La Dolce Vita: Friday Afternoon Wine Tasting
When: Aug 08, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $45
Phone: 212-473-2323 x101
Email:
 
Where: Italian Wine Merchants, 10003
 
La Dolce Vita: Friday Afternoon Wine TastingItalian Wine Merchants - 108 East 16th StreetBetween Union Square East and Irving PlaceFriday, August 8, 2:30-4:00 PM, $45Come enjoy a Summer Friday Italian style with IWM. Kick off your weekend with a touch of sophistication and elegance. This special Friday La Dolce Vita tasting...

Frederick Wildman Wines Tasting at Long's Wines and Liquors
When: Aug 08, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free for the tasting, 10% discount on wines in the tasting
Phone: 718-748-6505
Email:
 
Where: Long's Wines and Liquors, 11209
 
Frederick Wildman has three light wines, a Gruner, a Gavi and a Dolcetto for a refreshing summer tasting. Features free tastings of: Marziano Abbona Dolcetto di Dogliani Quite pleasing with flowers' scent mingling with very fresh fruit. Dry, pleasant and bitterish, full-bodied and slightly almond scented. The ideal for rich...

Rosé Ain't for Wimps
When: Aug 08, 2008 (Fri) to
Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Cost: Free Tasting
Phone: 718-360-0838
Email:
 
Where: LeNell's Ltd, a Wine & Spirit Boutique, 11231
 
Man or woman, we all love pink! All sizes from big fun 10L boxes to 187ml bottles. Sparkling, still wine, even pink sake. Taste a few. Rosé cases 20% off all weekend....

 The 2008 Wine Tasting 101 And Food Pairing! (Only $50.00 On-line Now!)
When: Aug 08, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Cost: $50.00 Online Or $150.00 At The Class.
Phone: 1-917-981-9474
Email:
 
Where: 161 West 22nd Street Between 6th & 7th Aves., 10016
 
Silver Platter Parties Brings YouThe 2008 Wine Tasting 101 And Food Pairing! Wine Tasting 101 And Food Pairing Class With Social Mingling Reception To Follow When Friday, August 8, 2008 7:30 PM Where: Private Event Space Behind Restaurant Patisserie des Ambassades 161 West 22nd Street Between 6th & 7th Avenues New York,...

Cheese Basics
When: Aug 08, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $85.00
Phone: 212-239-1200
Email:
 
Where: Artisanal Premium Cheese Center, 10018
 
This unique, hands-on exploration of the world's finest artisanal cheeses is the perfect overview for any beginner. From the history of its accidental creation to its intricate styles and complexities, cheese is back, and no one knows it better than our vivacious Fromager Waldemar Albrecht, manager of the acclaimed cheese c...

Cool Down Your Hot Bod with....
When: Aug 08, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
Email:
 
Where: Pour, 10023
 
...our newest wines all week long! Tonight's selection is a lighter bodied, chillable red from northern Spain....

Beer Olympics
When: Aug 08, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: 25
Phone: 212.979.BEERx 8002
Email:
 
Where: The Village Pourhouse, 10069
 
Beer Olympics Friday, August 8, 2008 8PM $25 gets you free playing beer!! In honor of the Olympics start date, we are throwing our own Olympics, Pourhouse style. Come take part in our Beer Olympics. There will be Beer Pong, Flip Cup, and Quarters. Prizes will be awarded for the gold, silver, and bronze medal winners. Show...

Wine Tasting: Understanding Super-Tuscans
When: Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $75
Phone: 212-473-2323 x101
Email:
 
Where: Italian Wine Merchants, 10003
 
Wine Tasting: Understanding Super-TuscansA Study of Toscana's Pioneering Wine MovementItalian Wine Merchants - 108 East 16th StreetBetween Union Square East and Irving PlaceSaturday, August 9, 1:00-3:00 PM, $75The term "Super-Tuscan" conjures words like creativity, freedom, spirit and defiance. What started as a viticultura...

Women's Brunch and Book/Stuff/Clothing Exchange
When: Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: Pay for what you order - tip well
Phone: 212-253.6955
Email:
 
Where: Town Tavern, 10003
 
http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/SCOXEOJQCYDMKYWGHNFY/080908brunch Hello ladies. You are invited out to the Some of The Girls August Brunch & Stuff Exchange (bring books, etc. that you no longer want). Food is available a la carte from the Town Tavern menu http://www.towntavernnyc.com - make sure to tip the bartender we...

Frederick Wildman Wines Tasting at Long's Wines and Liquors
When: Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free for the tasting, 10% discount on wines in the tasting
Phone: 718-748-6505
Email:
 
Where: Long's Wines and Liquors, 11209
 
Frederick Wildman has three light wines, a Gruner, a Gavi and a Dolcetto for a refreshing summer tasting. Features free tastings of: Marziano Abbona Dolcetto di Dogliani Quite pleasing with flowers' scent mingling with very fresh fruit. Dry, pleasant and bitterish, full-bodied and slightly almond scented. The ideal for rich...

Taste of Portugal with Odette from RC Imports
When: Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Free!
Phone: 212-736-1375
Email:
 
Where: B&G Wine Loft, 10036
 
Join us for a taste of Portugal with Odette from RC Imports. She will be presenting a dynamite lineup of of wines including the Portuga Red & White blends, Quinta das Sentencosta, Casa de Sezim Vinho Verde and Borges white Port....

Italian Cheese and Wine
When: Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $85.00
Phone: 212-871-3141
Email:
 
Where: Artisanal Premium Cheese Center, 10018
 
This unique, hands-on exploration of the world's finest artisanal cheeses is the perfect overview for any beginner. From the history of its accidental creation to its intricate styles and complexities, cheese is back, and no one knows it better than our vivacious Fromager Waldemar Albrecht, manager of the acclaimed cheese c...

 The Little Wine Bus! -TAKE ME TO THE VINO! A Very Fun Hudson Valley Wine Tour!
When: Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Cost: $125.00pp - travel industry/student/senior discounts apply
Phone: 917-414-7947
Email:
 
Where: Corner of 47th Street & Broadway/Morgan Stanley Building, 10036
 
Only 10 SEATS LEFT! - Everyone else is paid in full & we are going. Come join us on our famous "TAKE ME TO THE VINO" wine tour to the beautiful Hudson Valley with a diverse and fun group who enjoy a day of food and wine, and good times. Only 1.5 hours from midtown and no traffic! We will include a visit to 3-4 beautiful w...

Cool Down Your Hot Bod with....
When: Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
Email:
 
Where: Pour, 10023
 
...our newest wines all week long! Tonight's selection is a sparkling pear cider from Normany, France - it's delish!...

Le Tourment Vert - Absinthe Tasting at Long's Wines and Liquors
When: Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free for the tasting, 10% discount on items in the tasting
Phone: 718-748-6505
Email:
 
Where: Long's Wines and Liquors, 11209
 
Le Tourment Vert Absinthe Fine balance of anis (licorice) flavor with a blend of herbs including fennel, sage and coriander. ...

Great Grapes: Mad About Merlot
When: Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: $75.00 (See LWE Discount Offer Below)
Phone: 631.298.1231
Email:
 
Where: Grand Cru Classes, 11952
 
Great Grape Series: Mad About Merlot Arguably Long Island's premier grape, Merlot thrives on the North Fork, but is equally at home, on the right bank of Bordeaux (notably St. Emilion and Pomerol). Taste the difference between these and other expressions of this noble red grape. Participants are guided through a tasting of ...

Wine Discovery: From Potatoes to Parker Points (Long Island Wines)
When: Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $65.00 (See LWE Discount Offer Below)
Phone: 631.298.1231
Email:
 
Where: Grand Cru Classes, 11952
 
From Potatoes to Parker Points: The Long Island Wine Region Comes of Age Between repeated praise in the New York Times and Wine Advocate , the message is clear: Long Island wines have arrived. When the Hargraves planted the first vines in 1973, the bucolic North Fork was primarily home to potato farms. Today, there are nume...

IS-WINE Tasting: Celebrate August with a Taste of Delicious Wine
When: Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: 212-254-7800
Email:
 
Where: IS-WINE, 10011
 
Join us at IS-WINE to celebrate another month of summer in the city. During August we are having single-bottle wine tastings on Thursdays and Saturdays when we will be tasting one wine, chosen by our staff, that will be a great match for warm-weather foods. Stop by and be surprised! Come see our beautiful store and tasting ...

Ufc Seek & Destroy
When: Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Cost: $20-$40
Phone:
Email:
 
Where: Village Pourhouse, 10003
 
The Village Pourhouse presents UFC 87 SEEK AND DESTROY Saturday August 9th, 2008 10pm ST-PIERRE vs. FITCH $20 COVER $40 VIP 21 HD TVS $20 COVER includes 2 Complimentary Drinks $40 VIP Admission includes 3 Hour Premium Open Bar 212.979.2337 x 8002 Stanley@yourpartyplanning.com ...

Wednesday After work @ Moomia Lounge Soho-nyc
When: Aug 09, 2008 (Sat) to
Aug 10, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 9:00 PM - 4:00 AM
Cost: $10
Phone: 646-981-7157
Email:
 
Where: Moomia, 10013
 
MOOMIA-157 Lafayette X Grand St- SOHO Aug 9th 2008 from 9pm-4am HOUSE MUSIC & ELECTRODJ TONY, DJ VOSK & DJ ALESHGA HIP HOP all night DOWNSTAIRS with DJ FRESNO & DJ DAS Hookah, sushi, French fusion, state of the art exotic cocktails no where else to be found in NYC but @ Moomia. RSVP online at www.antavenues.com to get o...

Rosé Ain't for Wimps
When: Aug 10, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: Free Tasting
Phone: 718-360-0838
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Where: LeNell's Ltd, a Wine & Spirit Boutique, 11231
 
Man or woman, we all love pink! All sizes from big fun 10L boxes to 187ml bottles. Sparkling, still wine, even pink sake. Taste a few. Rosé cases 20% off all weekend....

Austrian Wine Class
When: Aug 10, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $50
Phone: 212-501-7687
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Where: Pour, 10023
 
Join us for an enjoyable evening of cool climate wines that express themselves with refined vigor and unquestionable elegance....

Guided Sommelier Tasting Series at Lelabar
When: Aug 10, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: 60.
Phone: 212 206 0594
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Where: Lelabar, 10014
 
We will be hosting a guided tasting of six Pinot Noirs from around the world with food pairing from our new menu. Seating is limited to ten, so be sure to RSVP....

Wine Discovery: From Vine to Wine
When: Aug 10, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: $75 (See LWE Discount Offer Below)
Phone: 631.298.1231
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Where: Grand Cru Classes, 11952
 
Join us from vine to wine as we explore the full cycle from grape growing to wine making. The class will also discuss the various factors that influence the finished wine such as vineyard location and fermentation techniques. Participants are guided through a tasting of five wines of differing styles and types. Referrals f...

FREE Wine Tasting & Guided Tour
When: Aug 10, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 914-347-9463
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Where: Make Your Own Wine - Westchester's School of Winemaking, 10523
 
Free Wine Tasting and Fall Winemaking Registration!  See what over 1,000 people from the tri-state area experience when you:  Make Your Own Wine!...

Art of Entertaining: Green Market Meals
When: Aug 11, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $95
Phone: 212-812-3999
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Where: New York Wine Company, 10007
 
There's a reason why chefs obsessively troll the farmer's market stands, why farmers shrug when you ask what they'll have next week, why shopping lists often end up crumpled and forgotten. Farm conditions change without warning -- suddenly absent asparagus, then a jackpot of cherries -- and a chef's inspiration can arrive l...

Rhône Walk-Around Tasting at Tribeca Grill
When: Aug 11, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: $60, all-inclusive
Phone: 212-941-3900
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Where: Tribeca Grill, 10013
 
25 of the best wines from the finest producers of the Rhône Valley Join Wine Director David Gordon in Tribeca Grill's Loft as we showcase some of our favorites from the more than 500 Rhône wines on our list. We are featuring legendary wines from Jean-Louis Chave, including his Côtes du Rhône Mon Coeur, Crozes Hermitage, and...

American Cask Ale Beer Tasting
When: Aug 11, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $40 in advance
Phone: 212-662-7600
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Where: Bistro Ten 18, 10025
 
The beer tasting at Bistro Ten 18 will feature righteous Rye I.P.A., brewed by Six Points Craft Ales in Booklyn, New York, as well as other craft beers from local breweries. Artisan cheese and chocolate from the local farmer's market will be served to complement the unique taste of the various ales. Dan Hurwitz, Bistro Ten...

 The Art of Beer and Cheese Pairing on Schooner Imagine on August 11th
When: Aug 11, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: 75.00
Phone: 646-336-5270
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Where: Classic Harbor Line - Chelsea Piers - Pier 59 - Schooner Imagine, 10011
 
Every other week the Beers and Cheeses are different! Join us for our unique Art of Beer and Cheese Pairing event on Schooner Imagine. This event will begin with a 15-minute guided tour by Ron Carlson of the Chelsea Brewing Company. After your tour of Manhattan's largest microbrewery, you will be led over to Schooner Imagi...

POSTPONED!! Wine Seduction Dinner
When: Aug 11, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $130 tax and tips included
Phone: 212-245-6060
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Where: Amarone Restaurant, 10036
 
Enjoy your Wine Seduction Dinner (4 courses + 4 wines) at Amarone Restaurant. The Wine Seduction Experience is not a lecture; it's a fantastic 4 wines tasting, during a 4 courses dinner; an adventure where anyone can be the protagonist, have fun and spend a pleasant night. Wines will be described not only from a technical p...

Demystifying French Wines
When: Aug 11, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $75 (plus tax)
Phone: 212-875-1200
Email:
 
Where: Bacchus Wine Made Simple, 10023
 
What’s a Pouilly Fume versus a Pouilly Fuisse? Or a Sancerre versus a Sauternes? Take a tour of the major wine regions of France. Taste 8-10 wines while learning the grape varietals of each region and how to decipher French wine labels. ...

Complement Your Savage Summer Tan with One of These....
When: Aug 11, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
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Where: Pour, 10023
 
Tonight come try a crisp, palate cleansing Sauvignon Blanc from northern Cal....

Coney Island Beer Dinner
When: Aug 11, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $52 per person including tax and gratuity
Phone: (212) 332-7620
Email:
 
Where: Rock Center Café
 
As the end of summer nears, Rock Center Café will offer a special Coney Island Beer Dinner with childhood favorites on Monday, August 11th. Crab and corn fritters, crispy-battered cod fingers and a Coney Island sampler with smoked sausage, broccoli rabe and cheese Stromboli, knishes and cole slaw are featured on Chef Anton...

Ciccheti and Italian Wine
When: Aug 11, 2008 (Mon) to
Aug 16, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $50 per person
Phone: 212.358.7125
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Where: SavorNY, 10002
 
Join us at SavorNY for a taste of Italian tapas and wine. Our tour will go through four courses of ciccheti with wine pairings. Please email or call ahead to reserve your table. See you soon!!!...

 TastersGuildNy Best of the Best Wine Tasting
When: Aug 12, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $60
Phone: 212-501-7823
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Where: Estonian House, 10016
 
Join us at this stand up walkaround wine tasting to taste the best of the best. One of the most respected wine judging’s in the US is sponsored by Tasters Guild International. The 2008 Competition involved over 1,820 entries from 17 countries and 31 states, but only a handful was considered worthy of a prestigious double go...

Vino-Versity: Club Med! Wines of The Mediterranean!
When: Aug 12, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $38pp in advance thru www.vino-versity.com or 212-265-WINE
Phone: 212.265.WINE
Email:
 
Where: Divine Bar West, 10019
 
Taste dozens of reds and whites from the fabulous wine regions of southern Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece while nibbling on assorted olives, dips, breads, and cheeses!...

Value Vinos
When: Aug 12, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $45 (plus tax)
Phone: 212-875-1200
Email:
 
Where: Bacchus Wine Made Simple, 10023
 
C'mon, when it comes to wine… who doesn't want to discover that "diamond in the rough"? Well, tonight you have your chance. Taste our absolute “best of the bunch”. Amazing wine finds from small boutique producers that are mostly priced under $20 per bottle, with none over $25. This is a great opportunity to find your favori...

Complement Your Savage Summer Tan with One of These...
When: Aug 12, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
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Where: Pour, 10023
 
Tonight come taste an esoteric, fruity, dry white from Hungary that'll make you do a double take!...

Morrell & Co. Presents Rosé Party Round 2!
When: Aug 12, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $25
Phone: 212-688-9370 x2208 or x2209
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Where: The Morrell Tasting Room, 10019
 
Our Rosé party was such a success we are doing it again! Date: Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 Time: 6:30-8:30pm Location: The Morrell Tasting Room- 729 7th Avenue (btw. 48th & 49th St.) 15th Floor Cost: $25 per person RSVP: to Lauren Bretzfield @212-688-9370 x2209 or Melissa Bulic x2208 events@morrellwine.wom Rosés have become ...

2004 Bordeaux
When: Aug 13, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $265
Phone: (800) 404-WINE (9463)
Email:
 
Where: Warwick Hotel, 10019
 
“The 2004 vintage has turned out to be a good year overall. Moreover, it might turn out to be the last reasonably priced vintage.” Robert M. Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate, Issue 171 You say that you love Bordeaux, but can’t bring yourself to pay the ridiculous prices commanded by the 2005 vintage from your favorite chate...

I Do's and I Don'ts: How to Choose Your Wedding Wines
When: Aug 13, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $50.00
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Where: Astor Center, 10003
 
Modern brides are faced with a host of delicious questions when planning their weddings: Cocktail party or seated dinner? Champagne or a more affordable sparkling alternative? Astor Center and Marcey Brownstein Catering & Events are sponsoring a festive event to help you sort out the details of your wedding reception. You’l...

A Taste of Piemonte!
When: Aug 13, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $50
Phone: 212-462-4244
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Where: Chelsea Wine Vault, 10011
 
Come spend an evening with celebrated winemaker Giorgio Pelissero, one of the most exciting young winemakers in Piedmont, Italy from the commune of Barbaresco. Pelissero wines are unparalleled in their integration of finesse, power, density & subtlety, while exhibiting the distinctive character of the Piedmontese terroir. T...

Complement Your Savage Summer Tan with One of These...
When: Aug 13, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
Email:
 
Where: Pour, 10023
 
Tonight come taste a wonderful, chillable red from the