Local Wine Events

Event ID #247803

Event Details

Bistro Ten 18 is featuring Pinot Noirs for a wine tasting on Monday, June 29. At the event, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Craig Skiptunis, the owner, will present a selection of wines produced from pinot noir grapes and discuss the reasons for the variety of tastes in wines made from the same type of grape. The event is intended to appeal to everyone, with any level of wine knowledge. Complementary hors’ d’oeuvres, cheese and charcuterie will be served. The cost is $35 in advance.

“Pinot noir is one of the world’s most famous grapes,” says Skiptunis. “It is usedeverywhere—from Burgundy to California, Oregon and the Finger Lakes. And it comes in many different styles—rich and earthy, delicate and fruity. There may be no other grape that is quite so diverse. On June 29 we will taste four Pinot Noirs, side by side, and unlock some of the mystery of this famous grape. And, of course, our chef will be preparing some special dishes to accompany the tasting.”

The tasting will include both domestic and imported Pinot Noirs. Among the selections are: Ponzi, Pinot Noir, Willamettte Valley, Oregon; Faively, Bourgogne Rouge, Burgundy, France; Hunterdon, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, California; and Torlese, Pinot Noir, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Bistro Ten 18 is a neighborhood bistro with an eclectic menu in a wide range of prices. The restaurant was established in 2001 and has received recognition for its outstanding wine list from the Monterey Wine Festival and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence “for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world.” For a reservation for the tasting, call 212-662-7600. For more information about Bistro Ten 18, visit their Web site at www.bistroten18.com.

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