No drinking buddies during Dry January? No problem—come find your people (and your wine).

Welcome to No Wine Left Behind! We’re a NYC-based wine education and events company that teaches people how to navigate wine through play, curiosity, and real-world tasting experiences. We work with restaurants, winemakers, and regional wine boards to design events that are fun first and educational second (...and competitive third, but who’s counting?). If you want a peek at what we do, visit our site at www.knowwineleftbehind.com.

For this Sip School session, we’re partnering with The Purple Tongue, a cozy, personality-filled Midtown wine bar known for its comfort-forward menu and its love of soulful Old World bottles. The Purple Tongue has built its reputation around wines with history and heart—bottles from families who have farmed the same hillsides for generations, and regions where terroir isn’t a trend, it’s a lived reality. Their team has curated a list that champions expressive European classics alongside lesser-known regional gems you don’t see on every NYC wine list.

And because values matter: every wine you’ll taste comes from producers committed to sustainable farming and responsible winemaking.

This is your warm-up to a true Purple Tongue Sunday—curated pours, regulars-night generosity, and a few extras just for being part of the Sip School crowd.

What You’ll Experience

Begin your evening with an interactive, restaurant-wide tasting flight featuring Old World wines selected from The Purple Tongue’s distinctive list. Expect a mix of familiar favorites and pleasantly surprising outliers—from mineral-driven whites to food-loving reds that pair beautifully with the bar’s signature dishes.

The tasting includes winners, prizes, and playful challenges—because learning about wine is a lot easier when you’re having fun.

Here’s what’s included:

1. A welcome drink to settle in
2. 3 mystery pours of Old World wines from The Purple Tongue’s curated list
3. Our signature blind tasting game (multiple choice—no pressure!)
4. Full access to The Purple Tongue’s menu, from their crowd-favorite charcuterie to shareable comfort bites
5. Prizes for top scorers including merch + restaurant giveaways
6. A guided tour through Old World regions: grapes, traditions, and why these styles have shaped wine culture for centuries

No prior wine knowledge required. Just bring curiosity (and maybe a competitive streak).

Join us for a night that makes wine feel easy, social, and genuinely memorable—and kick off your evening with some great discounts from The Purple Tongue along the way.

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Who it’s for: Adventurous sippers, casual drinkers, grape nerds, and trivia lovers. All knowledge levels welcome. Just bring your curiosity (and maybe a competitive spirit).

When: Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026

Where: The Purple Tongue | 410 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036

⏰ Time: 5-6:30 PM

️ Tickets: $35

Spots are limited, and these grapes don’t like to be ignored. Come give them the love they deserve.

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