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October 2008 Wine Events    
Vinos y Tapas (Pais Vasco (Basque Country))--Suba's Wednesday series on Spanish Wine with Tapas
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $60
Phone: 212 982 5714
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Where: Suba Restaurant, 10002
 
We are adding an event centered on the wines of the Basque area as an authentic Basque cider has become available and we want to explore it. In addition there will be a Riesling/Hondarabbi blend, two traditional Txocholis, a red from Au Pays Basque (just over the border in the French Basque region) and finish with a treat ...

Astor Center Presents: Develop Your Nose - East Coast vs. West Coast
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $65
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Where: Astor Center, 10003
 
Spend an evening with David Lombardo, the dynamic wine and beverage director of the famed restaurant Landmarc, as he reveals the secrets of recognizing and understanding aromas of classic wine varietals. Set in our Gallery, this atypical wine class takes place around the dinner table - and group interaction is most definite...

Free Premium South African Wine Tasting!
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: 212 787 1700
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Where: Acker Merrall & Condit, 10023
 
A fantastic opportunity to taste the sensational wines of South Africa! You may enjoy the fantastic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Hamilton Russell and also some great value wines from Man Vintners (Chenin Blanc) and Porcupine Ridge (Syrah). A real treat to try indigenous wines from this up-and-coming new frontier for wine....

Italian Effervescence Tasting Class at Vino
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $55
Phone: 212-725-6516
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Where: Vino Italian Wine and Spirits, 10016
 
Vino’s Fall Italian wine classes continue to sparkle next week with Italian Effervescence. Though often enjoyed as a before-dinner aperitivo or as a less-expensive alternative to Champagne, Italian sparkling wines are in fact as varied in style, taste and production as their still counterparts. No surprise then, that Italia...

Fall in Love with These Autumn Wines!
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
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Where: Pour, 10023
 
Come taste an AWESOME and fantastically priced Sauvignon Blanc from Chile!...

Winesdays At Arpeggio Food & Wine at Lincoln Center Avery Fisher Hall
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $15
Phone: 212-874-7000
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Where: Avery Fisher Hall, 10023
 
Join us for our first “Winesdays” event with an evening of great wine and food at Arpeggio Food & Wine at Lincoln Center Avery Fischer Hall. These events are truly a great way to meet new people and enjoy great wine and food along the way! This will be the first of a monthly event featuring a different wine theme for each e...

The Wine & Cheese of France: An Exploration of Terroir
When: Oct 02, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $75
Phone: 212-629-8529
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Where: Tasting World, 10018
 
The epitome of France’s culinary excellence, the cheese course is wonderful way to understand the true meaning of French word terroir. Join Fromager Chris Munsey of Murray’s Cheese and Sommelière Dilek Caner on a Tour de Fromage sampling the finest examples of artisanal cheese and wines from the Loire Valley to the shores o...

Sip 'n' Sail with Pasanella and Son (Last One!)
When: Oct 02, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $65
Phone: 212-233-8383
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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....

 TastersGuildNY 1985 Bordeaux
When: Oct 02, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $255
Phone: 212-501-7823
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Where: White Wood House, 10016
 
Speaker: Harriet Lembeck President Wine & Spirits Program, Wine Educator Michael Broadbent said that the 1985 vintage “seems to encapsulate all that is good about Bordeaux, the wine, the city; its weight, its balance, its character. It is certainly my favorite vintage of this splendid decade typifying claret at its best”. J...

 The Wine Workshop Presents Hidden Treasures of Italy
When: Oct 02, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $135
Phone: 212 875 0222
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Where: The Warwick Hotel, 10019
 
Here is your chance to discover the hidden gems of Italian wine. For this tasting we will focus on many of the lesser-known regions of Italy, where you can find terrific value wines of exceptional quality and distinction. The diversity and quality of these wines is tremendous, to say the least. Our tasting will demonstrate ...

Rioja’s Quest For True Terroir
When: Oct 02, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $80
Phone: 212-308-7720
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Where: Instituto Cervantes, 10024
 
The wines of Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa are supposed to have very distinctive personalities, but in reality are mostly blends of grapes from different subregions. However, the current trend towards estate-bottled and vineyard-designated wines has revived this traditional Rioja debate. In this seminar we will explore the d...

 Wolffer Estate wine dinner at Palo Santo
When: Oct 02, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $75 per person
Phone: 718 636 6311
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Where: Palo Santo, 11215
 
Chef Jacques Gautier presents a seasonal five course meal paired with five wines from Wolffer Estate Winery located on the South Fork of Long Island. Selected wines are listed below: * Sparkling Brut 2004 * Estate Selection Chardonnay 2004 * Rose 2007 * "Claletto" Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 * "Descencia" Botrytis Chardonnay 20...

 Wine & Culture from the Garden of France
When: Oct 02, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: 45.00
Phone: 718 725 7586
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Where: Bacchus, 10023
 
Vallée de la Loire, often referred to as the Garden of France, is a place widely known for its beautiful landscapes, historic, picturesque towns and world-famous châteaux. It is also renowned for the exceptional quality, variety and affordability of its wines. The Loire is the longest river in France, the last wild river in...

Barolo & Barbaresco Class
When: Oct 02, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $70
Phone: 212-981-1106
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Where: The Morrell Wine Store
 
Barolo and Barbaresco are the king and queen of Piedmont, but there are so many producers to choose from, how can you know what's worth the money? Come taste some of the best recent vintages and see which producer's style you like best. Compare Barolos and Barbarescos, and vintage against vintage to truly illuminate the dif...

Old World vs. New World The Great Debate
When: Oct 02, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $45
Phone: 212-462-4244
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Where: Chelsea Wine Vault, 10011
 
A great debate raging in the wine world today is over the differences between wine coming from the Old World (Europe) wines that speak of the earth and a sense of place; versus fruit-driven, big and bold wine styles from the New World (The Americas and Down Under). In recent years the influence of "flying winemakers" like ...

Free Sake-Fest On the Upper West Side, Part 1
When: Oct 02, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: 212 787 1700
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Where: Acker Merrall & Condit, 10023
 
Join us as we sample a bevy of premium sake! Don't know the names or pronunciation? With the help of our resident sake expert, you will learn all that you ever wanted to know and more! Included will be: Narutotai Ginjo 'Genshu' Croix Toriino (Plum Wine) Kamikokoro Jumai Nagisanoutu Kariho Jumai Ginjo Meibo Wakatake Ginjo On...

Fall in Love with These Autumn Wines!
When: Oct 02, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
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Where: Pour, 10023
 
Malbecs don't hail solely from Argentina, you know - drop by tonight to taste a mind blowing one from France!...

Autumn Food and Wine
When: Oct 03, 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
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Where: Classic Thyme Cooking School, 07090
 
Wine 11. Autumn Food and Wine with Daniel C. Rosati Wines presented by CoolVines Friday, October 3, 7:00-10:00 PM, $79.00 per person Come as a pair and save! $149.00 per pair Baby Spinach Salad with Pan Seared Wild Mushrooms Turkey Saltimbocca Creamy Asiago & Herb Risotto Double Chocolate Pear Cake ...

10th Plate by Plate Annual Tasting Benefit
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: General $130, VIP $230
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Where: Skylight, 10013
 
PROJECT BY PROJECT NEW YORK HOSTS 10TH PLATE BY PLATE ANNUAL TASTING BENEFIT FOR VOICE YOUR VOTE NY WHAT: Project by Project, a 100 percent volunteer-run Asian Pacific American (APA) non-profit organization, will host its 10th Plate by Plate Annual Tasting Benefit in New York. The event showcases New York City's premier res...

Niel Joubert South African Wine Tasting at Long's Wines and Liquors
When: Oct 03, 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
 
Niel Joubert offers some exciting boutique wines from South Africa, which is especially known for Chenin Blanc and Pinotage. Features free tastings of: Niel Joubert Chenin Blanc 2008 Bright, zesty mouth feel with the tropical flavours coming to the fore along with hints of ripe melon and some spicy bits. Niel Joubert Pinota...

Ribera del Duero in Depth
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $80
Phone: 212-308-7720
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Where: Instituto Cervantes, 10024
 
Ribera del Duero, the home of Vega Sicilia, Pesquera, ValSotillo and Pingus, was not granted appellation status until 1982. Since then however, its powerful and age-worthy reds have been escalating in quality, with its top wines rivaling the world’s best, and awakening neighboring areas like Toro. In this seminar we will ge...

Astor Center Presents: Home Bar Basics, with PDT
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $95
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Where: Astor Center, 10003
 
The talented mixologists of PDT (Please Don't Tell) offer an inside look into the fundamental techniques of crafting the perfect home bar - from what to stock to how to shake, stir, and serve like a pro. This 2-hour hands on class is designed specifically for novices with no prior knowledge of bartending or bar equipment. Y...

 Cheese Tasting: The Cheese Ambassador Cheese Collections
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Cheese Tasting is Free
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Email:
 
Where: The Food Emporium
 
Serving a cheese course is easy and elegant with The Cheese Ambassador cheese collections.  The Cheese Ambassador is available in two varieties – The American Artisanal Collection and The Mediterranean Collection.  Each features a trio of perfectly paired cheeses plus a guide inside the package offering tasting notes, servi...

Fall in Love with These Autumn Wines!
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
Email:
 
Where: Pour, 10023
 
Come try a really great, esoteric varietal from Spain this evening: Godello!...

Free Aglianico-Nebbiolo Tasting at Vino
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-725-6516
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Where: Vino Italian Wine and Spirits, 10016
 
Both Basilicata and Piedmont offer wines of extraordinary quality and international renown. Basilicata's Aglianico del Vulture is sometimes compared to the more noble wines of Piedmont, and is certainly one of the few Southern varieties which can stand up to Barbera or the more noble Nebbiolo, a grape held in the highest re...

Wine 101 One Night
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: 90
Phone: 212-647-1875
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Where: NYC wine company, 10011
 
The Wine 101 class promises, at a minimum, you will taste a dozen unique wines, sample artisinal cheeses from Murray's Cheese, and leave with a keen sense of what makes wines different along with a better understanding of what [i]you[/i] like. While that may seem sufficient for two hours, we aim for more. In this, one of ou...

Grape Stomp at Winestand at Union Square Greenmarket
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
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Where: Winestand at Union Square Greenmarket, 10003
 
Join us for a Grape Stomp at the Winestand at the Union Square Greenmarket on friday October 3 from 1-2 pm. Wine grapes from the Finger Lakes Region are being brought in specially for this event, sponsored by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation and the NYS Dept. of Agriculture & Markets. Come join the fun, sample NYS wines...

Cheese Basics
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $85.00
Phone: 212-239-1200
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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...

Sippin' Saturdays
When: Oct 04, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: 212.741.9474
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Where: Appellation Wine and Spirits, 10011
 
Try some amazing wines Saturday afternoon....

Singles Dinner for Six - Ages W40-55/M45-60
When: Oct 04, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $16 (discounts for members) + Food & Drink Cost
Phone: 646-706-7557
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Where: Mesa Grill, 10011
 
Explore different restaurants each month while getting to know other singles in the age group of your choice . . . so even if there's no love connection you'll still have a wonderful time. You'll order off the menu and receive separate checks for your purchases. Our website allows you to view the profiles of those registe...

Niel Joubert South African Wine Tasting at Long's Wines and Liquors
When: Oct 04, 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
 
Niel Joubert offers some exciting boutique wines from South Africa, which is especially known for Chenin Blanc and Pinotage. Features free tastings of: Niel Joubert Chenin Blanc 2008 Bright, zesty mouth feel with the tropical flavours coming to the fore along with hints of ripe melon and some spicy bits. Niel Joubert Pinota...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
When: Oct 04, 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
 
Join us for the kickoff of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We're sampling Big Tattoo White and Red as well as Botasea Rose. Sales of both result in donations to research and care of folks dealing with breast cancer. Pick up your pink ribbons!...

How to Build a Wine Cellar in NYC (And Fill It, Italian Style)
When: Oct 04, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $75
Phone: 212-473-2323 x129
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Where: Italian Wine Merchants, 10003
 
How to Build a Wine Cellar in NYC (And Fill It, Italian Style)Italian Wine Merchants - 108 East 16th StreetBetween Union Square East and Irving PlaceHow to Build a Wine Cellar in NYC (And Fill It, Italian Style)What happens to a wine that is not stored at 55 degrees and 70 percent humidity? How long should you hold on to yo...

Stirrings Cocktail Tasting at Long's Wines and Liquors
When: Oct 04, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free to attend the tasting, 10% discount on items in the tasting
Phone: 718-748-6505
Email:
 
Where: Long's Wines and Liquors, 11209
 
Kick back with a sip of a cosmo, a martini and margarita from Stirrings. Features free tastings of: Stirrings Mojito A sweet sparkling blend of mint, cane sugar and lime juice. Stirrings Cosmopolitan Combines bright cranberry juice and Key limes to create this pink pantheon of pleasure. Stirrings Margarita Real lime and lem...

Free Sake-Fest on the Upper West Side, Part 2!
When: Oct 04, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: 212 787 1700
Email:
 
Where: Acker Merrall & Condit, 10023
 
Join us for a weekend round of premium sake! We will sample and learn with our resident sake expert the unique experience of tasting these magical and exotic beverages! Kagia Junmai Nama Gary Ubai Junmai Ginjo Tenryo Koshu Junmai Daiginjyo Taka Isami Junmai Tokubetsu Gassan No Yuki Junmai Ginjyo Mito No Kairkuen (Plum Lique...

Wines for Fall
When: Oct 04, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: $55.00 per person
Phone: 917-817-9101
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Where: VERO Wine Bar, 10021
 
~ Weekend Wine School ~ Fall Session 2008 Class I: Wines for Fall Transition your palates from fruity, crisp summer wines to hearty, delicious fall wines. Saturday, October 4th, 2008 4 PM to 6 PM UPCOMING CLASSES: Class II: Introduction to Spanish Wines Saturday, October 11th, 2008 4 PM to 6 PM Cl...

 Cheese Tasting: The Cheese Ambassador Cheese Collections
When: Oct 04, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Cheese Tasting is Free
Phone:
Email:
 
Where: The Food Emporium
 
Serving a cheese course is easy and elegant with The Cheese Ambassador cheese collections.  The Cheese Ambassador is available in two varieties – The American Artisanal Collection and The Mediterranean Collection.  Each features a trio of perfectly paired cheeses plus a guide inside the package offering tasting notes, servi...

Fall Foliage Bike Ride w/Apple & Pumpkin Picking
When: Oct 04, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Cost: Early Registration Pricing Starts at $79 p.p.
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Email:
 
Where: Transportation from Midtown
 
Who: Adventure Society What: Fall Foliage Bike Ride w/Apple & Pumpkin Picking When: Saturday October 4th, 2008 Time: 7:45am - *6:30pm (*Return Time Is Approximate) Limit: 13 people Experience: Level I - Easy Where: Transportation from Midtown Cost: Early Registration Pricing Starts at $79 p.p. Details: ht...

Fall in Love with These Autumn Wines!
When: Oct 04, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
Email:
 
Where: Pour, 10023
 
Tonight's Tempranillo Reserva is so delicious, we're certain you'll want to take two bottles home!...

Napa vs. Bordeaux
When: Oct 04, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: 110
Phone: 212-647-1875
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Where: NYC wine company, 10011
 
Both grow Cabernet Sauvignon, both are fiercely loyal to their region, and both create intense, complex, long-lived wines. Yet they are not the same. Bordeaux, with its centuries of history and ornate chateaux, claims restraint and finesse as well as power, yet by a judicious hand. The wines of Pauillac, Margaux, Graves,...

Free Spanish Wine Tasting @ Tribeca Wine Merchants!
When: Oct 04, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: FREE!
Phone: 212-393-1400
Email:
 
Where: Tribeca Wine Merchants, 10013
 
Killer tasting of incredible Spanish wines in one of New York Greatest neighborhoods! Tribeca Wine Merchants has been named by Food and Wine Magazing as one of America's best places to buy wine. Come by the store this Saturday and sample outstanding wines from Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Bierzo, Rias Biaxas etc. Bring your f...

Harvest Fest Long Island Wine Country- 7th Annual
When: Oct 05, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Cost: $129 with trans/$114 you drive
Phone: 866 946-3268
Email:
 
Where: Long Island Wine Country via luxury motorcoach from NYC, 10017
 
LONG ISLAND WINE COUNTRY. COM's 7TH ANNUAL HARVEST FEST CELEBRATION A DAY AT THE VINEYARD! SUNDAY OCTOBER 5, 2008 Harvest is a vintner's celebration of the culmination of a year's hard work. It marks the transition period in the wine making cycle from vineyard to cellar. In physical terms, it is the process of picking rip...

 moroccan cooking class with wine tasting
When: Oct 05, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: 75.00 per person
Phone: 646 373 6265
Email:
 
Where: Manhattan Tagine Restaurant and Lounge, 10018
 
Tagine is hosting its monthly cooking class with chef Hamid in Tagine's kitchen. The class is a fun, lighthearted, and most definitely hands-on with our charming chef. His menu will include appetizers, tagines ( our favorite), cous cous, and dessert. For localwineevents, we have added an additional wine tasting, when the...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
When: Oct 05, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: Free Tasting
Phone: 718-360-0838
Email:
 
Where: LeNell's Ltd, a Wine & Spirit Boutique, 11231
 
Join us for the kickoff of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We're sampling Big Tattoo White and Red as well as Botasea Rose. Sales of both result in donations to research and care of folks dealing with breast cancer. Pick up your pink ribbons!...

Astor Center Presents: Elements of Mixology - The Cocktail Lab
When: Oct 05, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $95
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Where: Astor Center, 10003
 
Looking to expand your cocktail-making repertoire? Step behind the bar with mixologist Jonathan Pogash as he introduces you to the art of mixing drinks in this laid back, hands-on workshop providing you with the tools to explore what makes a truly great cocktail. An ideal follow-up to Home Bar Basics, or enjoyable on its ow...

Argentina & Chile Wine Class
When: Oct 05, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $50
Phone: 212-501-7687
Email:
 
Where: Pour, 10023
 
While Malbec is the most famous South American grape being imported to the U.S. today, there are other varietals that grow fantastically well in these two countries. This class will highlight some of them while you learn about these countries’ climates, terroirs, and puzzling weather patterns. Sign up online at www.pourwi...

SOLD-OUT!! Gin Class - Sold Out! Waitlist Only!
When: Oct 05, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $75 Preregistration Required
Phone: 718-360-0838
Email:
 
Where: LeNell's Ltd, a Wine & Spirit Boutique, 11231
 
Learn all you ever wanted to know about our beloved spirit of juniper. $75. Preregistration only. Limited to 10 people. ...

 Cheese Tasting: The Cheese Ambassador Cheese Collections
When: Oct 05, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: Cheese Tasting is Free
Phone:
Email:
 
Where: The Food Emporium
 
Serving a cheese course is easy and elegant with The Cheese Ambassador cheese collections.  The Cheese Ambassador is available in two varieties – The American Artisanal Collection and The Mediterranean Collection.  Each features a trio of perfectly paired cheeses plus a guide inside the package offering tasting notes, servi...

 The World of Wine (6 evenings, given in Westchester County): Your Best Introduction to Wine, for Beginners, Intermediates & Enthusiasts
When: Oct 06, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $415; $385 per person for WWS graduates and those in groups of 2 or more
Phone: 914-478-5197
Email:
 
Where: Hilton Rye Town, 10573
 
The World of Wine Course is an extensive tour of the principal grape varieties and wine regions of the world, New and Old World wine styles, the full spectrum of wine tastes and flavors, and the practical world of selecting, ordering, storing, and describing wine.      The Fall 2008  World of Wine Course starts October 6t...

 Bubbles and Stars-Sparkling Wines of the World with paired hors d' oeuvres aboard the Yacht Manhattan
When: Oct 06, 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 Yacht Manhattan. Bubbles and Stars-Sparkling Wines of the World with paired hors d' oeuvres aboard the Yacht Manhattan. Back by popular demand Sparkling wines are sexy, sinful, and not just for special occasions. Tickle your senses as well as your palate as you learn the difference between t...

HDL enhancement Fall Wine Party
When: Oct 06, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $65 plus tax through Sept 30; $75 plus tax thereafter
Phone: 212-725-4900
Email:
 
Where: Olana Restaurant, 10016
 
** Note: This event is limited to the first 200 reservations, so don't delay! ** Harvest: A Fall Wine Party... The HDL Enhancement Group and are pleased to present a Wine Tasting Party Accompanied by a Light Tasting Menu** Monday, Octob...

Explore The Major Grapes
When: Oct 06, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $80
Phone: 212 929-2323
Email:
 
Where: Bottlerocket Wine & Spirit, 10011
 
Explore The Major Grapes. $80 Monday, Oct. 6, 6:30-8 pm Karen King, Instructor How does a Cabernet from California differ from Bordeaux? Can one taste the difference? Is terroir fact or fiction? Discover specific characteristics of grapes in this class as we explore the major grape varieties from different corners of the w...

Tartufo and Tajarin: A Taste of Piemonte
When: Oct 06, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Cost: $175 plus tax and gratuity
Phone: 212-219-2113
Email:
 
Where: Centovini, 10012
 
Join us for a taste of Piemonte at Centovini! Revered the world over for its Barolo and Barbaresco wines, Piemonte’s Langhe hills are also famed for their delicate white truffles. The flavors of Piemonte reach their peak in Autumn when the harvest is in and truffle season recommences in the Langhe. To celebrate this occasio...

 What's Up Down Under - Southern Hemisphere Wine Class
When: Oct 06, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $75 (plus tax)
Phone: 212-875-1200
Email:
 
Where: Bacchus Wine Made Simple, 10023
 
From Argentina and Chile to South Africa to Australia and New Zealand, the southern hemisphere is producing some outstanding wines. Join us for this 2 hour class where you will learn about the main regions, grape varietals and wine laws of the southern hemisphere while tasting 8-10 wines. ...

Fall in Love with These Autumn Wines!
When: Oct 06, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
Email:
 
Where: Pour, 10023
 
We're tracking down the best tasting and affordable Greek wines - come taste a St. George and Cabernet Sauvignon blend tonight!...

Victoria! Victoria! Australian Winemaker Dinner
When: Oct 06, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $125.00
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Where: Da Ciro, 10016
 
Victoria! Victoria! A fabulous fall repast at Da Ciro, a New York City favorite, where we will celebrate the wines of Sergio Carlei, owner of Carlei Wines, in Victoria, Australia. Sergio, Australia’s most renowned and celebrated bio-dynamic/organic wine producer, will host the event and share his passion and knowledge abou...

Free In-Store Kosher Wine Tasting.
When: Oct 06, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: 212 787 1700
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Where: Acker Merrall & Condit, 10023
 
Join us as we celebrate the holidays with a free wine tasting of Kosher Wines! In this tasting, we will sample treats from Argentina, Israel, and France which are 100% Kosher, deliciously affordable, and great to enjoy for holiday meal. ...

HDL Enhancement Pre-Holiday Wine Party
When: Oct 06, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $65 plus tax through Nov 17; $75 plus tax thereafter
Phone: 212-725-4900
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Where: Olana Restaurant, 10016
 
A Pre-Holiday Wine Party to Highlight Delicious Wines to Compliment Your Holiday Meals...The HDL Enhancement Group andare pleased to present a Wine Tasting Party Accompanied by a Light Tasting Menu** Monday, November 24, 2008; 6:30 pm "For our Wines for the Holidays, we are pleased to announce a tasting that w...

Vino-Versity: Wine and Chocolate!
When: Oct 07, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $38pp in advance / $48 at the door if available
Phone: 212.265.WINE
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Where: Divine Bar West, 10019
 
Who would have thunk it? Everything from spicy Zins and Syrahs to late harvest dessert wines and Champagnes go great with chocolate (from spicy Mole sauce, to a fudge brownie!) A "don't miss" walk-around tasting with 28 different wines!...

NYC RumFest 2008
When: Oct 07, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $50 VIP and $40 General Admissions
Phone: 727-947-3522
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Where: La Venue, 10001
 
!Sample dozens of Rums, Rhums & Cachacas from the world over bringing tastes of their signature styles! !Sip and Sway to Latin Rhythms and savor specially created delicacies! !Find rare and highly prized offerings at our Silent Auction, benefiting the Sky Ranch Foundation, which has been helping troubled teens since 1964! !...

 SOLD-OUT!! NEW !!! Beautiful Basics - Eco-Friendly Wines vs. Non-Friendly (who will win ?)
When: Oct 07, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $ 60
Phone: 917-952-4437
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Where: Trio Restaurant & Wine Bar, 10016
 
Event organized and conducted by : Aroma Wine Consulting, LLC "Beautiful Basics" is a wine program created to reach out to everyone. Want to impress your significant other ? your family ? you coworkers ? or simply looking to unwind and have a good time ? This is THE tasting class to attend ! Learn where and how eco-friendl...

2005 White Burgundies: The Grand Crus
When: Oct 07, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $350
Phone: (800) 404-WINE (9463)
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Where: Warwick Hotel, 10019
 
“The best examples have everything: classic aromas and flavors of outstanding clarity; richness and intensity of flavor, mineral drive, structure and grip.” Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, Issue 134 (Sept./Oct. 2007) By now, everybody knows that 2005 is a truly great vintage for white Burgundy, so it should not b...

You Are What You Eat…Come Eat With The Best
When: Oct 07, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $250 in advance or $300 at the door
Phone: 212-342-3629
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Where: Sun Studios, 10001
 
WHAT: A food tasting and silent auction to benefit the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital’s Emergency Departments. Participating restaurants include: Salute!, Islero, FORGE, Hill Country and Petaluma. Bid on silent auction items such as a four-night stay on Fisher Island in Miami or luxury goods from Versace and Diane von Furs...

 SOLD-OUT!! Sake Sushi 101
When: Oct 07, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $40
Phone: 212-228-4200x8008
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Where: SideBar, 10003
 
Sushi & Sake Tuesday, October 7th $40 Do you ginjo-sho? Got nori know-how? Learn how to do it yourself at our Sake & Sushi 101 class During this 101 class, you will learn the art of sushi making while sipping on a variety of fine sake. Learn how to make seasoned rice, wasabi paste, spicy mayo, and basic Inside Out Rolls- ...

Wines from Spain’s Great Match Wine & Tapas
When: Oct 07, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 AM
Cost: $70
Phone: 888-772-4694
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Where: The Metropolitan Pavilion
 
Wines from Spain’s 15th annual Great Match: Wine & Tapas tasting, a benefit for New York Cares, the city’s leading volunteer organization, helping more than 400,000 disadvantaged New Yorkers each year. The Great Match is the largest Spanish walk around tasting in the U.S. featuring more than 300 sought after Spanish wines....

Fall in Love with These Autumn Wines!
When: Oct 07, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
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Where: Pour, 10023
 
We're tasting a delicious Verdicchio tonight from southern Italy - join us!...

Tour de France Master Class Wine Series: French Wine 101
When: Oct 07, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $55 per person (includes tax and gratuity)
Phone: 212 868 3001
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Where: Macy's Cellar Bar & Grill, 10001
 
Join Sheri Sauter Morano, Master of Wine and Wines of France spokesperson, as she demystifies delicious French wines paired perfectly with mouth-watering dishes prepared by Executive Chef Rad Matmati. ...

It's Takeout Night at Pour! Tonight's cuisine: Mexican!
When: Oct 08, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
Email:
 
Where: Pour, 10023
 
Don't know how to pair up wine with Mexican food? Drop by tonight for a quick sip, a quick bite, and a quick lesson on pairing wine with this cuisine. ...

Italian Cheese and Wine
When: Oct 08, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $85.00
Phone: 212-239-1200
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Where: Artisanal Premium Cheese Center, 10018
 
Artisanal celebrates the unique combinations of Italy's best vintners and cheesemakers. Join our Dean of Curriculum, Max McCalman, as he leads a discovery into Italy's wealth of luxurious cheeses. From the abundant meadows of the Piedmont to the sparser plains south of the Tyrrhenian Mountains, each cheese is as distinctive...

Barolo, Barbaresco and the Wines of the Langhe
When: Oct 08, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $95
Phone: 212-725-6516
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Where: Vino Italian Wine and Spirits, 10016
 
Vino’s Fall wine classes continue with Barolo, Barbaresco and the Wines of the Langhe, a tasting study of some of Italy’s most respected and renowned wines. The Langhe is a hilly area in the province of Cuneo in south-western Piedmont. This revered wine-making zone spans both Barolo and Barbaresco, two small villages which ...

Singles Dinner for Six - Ages W25-40/M30-45
When: Oct 09, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $16 (discounts for members) + Food & Drink Cost
Phone: 646-706-7557
Email:
 
Where: Convivio, 10017
 
Explore different restaurants each month while getting to know other singles in the age group of your choice . . . so even if there's no love connection you'll still have a wonderful time. You'll order off the menu and receive separate checks for your purchases. Our website allows you to view the profiles of those registe...

The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival
When: Oct 09, 2008 (Thu) to
Oct 12, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Cost: See Website
Phone: 212.566.7855 ext 2223
Email:
 
Where: The Meatpacking District, 10014
 
The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine magazine is the only festival in New York to bring together both legendary culinary icons from around the globe and America’s most beloved television chefs. Mirroring the charitable component of the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival,...

Ribera Del Duero In Depth
When: Oct 09, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $80
Phone: 212-308-7720
Email:
 
Where: Instituto Cervantes, 10024
 
Ribera del Duero, the home of Vega Sicilia, Pesquera, ValSotillo and Pingus, was not granted appellation status until 1982. Since then however, its powerful and age-worthy reds have been escalating in quality, with its top wines rivaling the world’s best, and awakening neighboring areas like Toro. In this seminar we will ge...

 War of the Wines! Old World vs. New World - A Global Wine Tasting
When: Oct 09, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: 49.00
Phone: 212-206-3359
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Where: Bacchus Wines, 10023
 
War of the Wines! Old World vs. New World - A Global Wine Tasting This is a Tasting Event where you will have the opportunity to compare different grape varietals from different regions around the world. Come experience France, Italy and Spain as they are compared side by side with the likes of California, Australia and Ne...

Pinot Noir Face Off- Burgundy v. Oregon Class
When: Oct 09, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $70
Phone: 212-981-1106
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Where: The Morrell Wine Store
 
Pinot Noir, that finicky grape. So difficult to grow, yet pure perfection when done right. We know Burgundy is supposed to be the master of all things Pinot, but there is a challenger at the plate. You've heard it before; Oregon is the American version of Burgundy. But then again, it is still America…So is Oregon really wor...

Fall in Love with These Autumn Wines!
When: Oct 09, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 212-501-7687
Email:
 
Where: Pour, 10023
 
It's red Bordeaux season! Drop by tonight for a sip of one of the tastiest ones around....

All you can eat & drink for $45 at I Trulli!
When: Oct 09, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $45
Phone: 212-481-7372
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Where: I Trulli, 10016
 
All you can eat and drink for just $45! Following the success of its Summer Garden Parties, I Trulli's outdoor wine events are back by popular demand this autumn! Enjoy great wines from I Trulli's award-winning cellar, taste chef Patti Jackson's seasonal delicacies and meet like-minded fans of Italian food and wines... and ...

 comedy meets sangria
When: Oct 09, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Cost: 18.00
Phone: 646 373 6265
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