You may know what you like. Now discover what you love.
At New York Vintners, our classes go beyond simple wine appreciation. We will take you on a journey that defines and expands your personal tastes—and show you how to consistently select wines that delight and excite your palate. And best of all, you’ll taste delicious, distinctive wines in a relaxing, elegant atmosphere—so learning itself is a pleasure. Christopher Meeker, our in-house executive chef, joins the fun in classes on pairing wine with delectable foods.
Wine Basics New to the vast and exciting world of wine? Hoping to expand your horizons beyond that jug of white Zin or Chardonnay? First you need to define the qualities of wine that you like most. Start exploring what our Wine Basics classes have to offer.
Workshops Seeking a deeper wine experience in a more intimate class among fellow wine enthusiasts? Our workshops cultivate the knowledge, vocabulary, and practical skills to define your palate and more fully enjoy selecting and drinking wine. Browse our workshops.
Masters Series Eager to explore top-tier wines from some of the greatest wine regions in the world? Join a Masters class to taste six to eight premiere wines—some of them available nowhere else—without an expensive commitment to the entire bottle. Find your Masters Series today.
Read what some of our guests are saying about us on Yelp:
“Another instance where Groupon has led us to solid gold. Six of us took the "Wines of the Southern Hemisphere" class on a Saturday afternoon, and all found the class both entertaining and educational…. in summary: I intend to go back for every class.” Nils - Yelp
“I have been to 3 classes and they have all been amazing.” – Lesi – Yelp
“My friend and I went to the Wine and Pasta class yesterday afternoon and we had the best time. We happen to love food and it was a hands on class that both showed us how to make fresh pasta as well as shape some pasta that was then later cooked and offered to us.” Chie - Yelp
“Had an AMAZING time here…we tried 5 different premium sakes (btw never drank sake in my life before) and loved it. Monica was our hostess who was an encyclopedia of knowledge, breaking down the origin of sake, what makes sake unique, how it's made, etc.” Nee - Yelp
Wine Basics
New to the vast and exciting world of wine? Hoping to expand your horizons beyond that jug of white Zin or Chardonnay? First you need to define the qualities of wine that you like most. Our introductory wine and food classes explore the fundamentals in a lively and interactive format, led by an expert instructor who will take you on an informational and sensory tour of six to
eight specially selected wines.
Two hours; max class size of 30-40 people; sampled wines typically range between $15 and $35 per bottle retail.
Bubblicious: The Joys of Sparkling Wine - August 1 (G)
August
1:00pm-3:00pm
$50.00
Bubblicious: The Joys of Sparkling Wine - August 15 (G)
August
1:00pm-3:00pm
$50.00
Discovering Your Palate: Blind Tasting - August 8 (G)
Seeking a deeper wine experience in a more intimate class among fellow wine enthusiasts? Our workshops cultivate the knowledge, vocabulary, and practical skills to define your palate and more fully enjoy selecting and drinking wine. In our Varietal Wine workshops, delve into an individual varietal, sampling eight to ten wines that reveal the distinctive characteristics of vintages from various producers and regions to define your preferences. Or build practical skills in workshops such as Navigating the Wine List or Pairing Foods to gain the confidence of a wine connoisseur.
Two hours; max class size of 15–20 people; sampled wines typically range between $20 and $85 per bottle retail.
Eager to explore top-tier wines from some of the greatest
wine regions in the world? Join aMastersclass to taste six to eight
premiere wines—some of them available nowhere else—without an expensive
commitment to the entire bottle. Discover each wine’s unique history, context, and character through an
in-depth discussion led by our expert instructor, who presents each glass in its
fascinating context.
Two hours; class
sizes from 25 to 35 people; sampled wines typically range between $30 and $80
per bottle retail.
Masters: Great Wine Regions of the World - 3:30pm, Workshop: Navigating Wine Lists - 6:30pm
Eager to explore top-tier wines from some of the greatest
wine regions in the world? Join aMastersclass to taste six to eight
premiere wines—some of them available nowhere else—without an expensive
commitment to the entire bottle. Discover each wine’s unique history, context, and character through an
in-depth discussion led by our expert instructor, who presents each glass in its
fascinating context.
Two hours; class
sizes from 25 to 35 people; sampled wines typically range between $30 and $80
per bottle retail.
Champagne: Lore and Legend
From the big houses to the boutique producers, Champagne continues to stake its claim as the world’s leader in lore, legend, and romance. Gain a full understanding of the specific production methods of the region, learn why it became the drink of kings and queens, and find out the story behind Champagne’s unique stemware. Taste the best examples this region has to offer as we interweave the lore and legend in every bottle.
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A few small producers from the West Coast of the US have been creating highly sought after, high status wines, often referred to as a cult wine. These bottles have a very limited production with sales often being driven by the cache of obtaining a bottle or two, but the high prices and limited run does not always guarantee a quality product. In Cult Wines: California, Oregon, and Washington we taste some the best examples these producers have to offer and see why the high price and limited availability still makes seeking them out a worthwhile endeavor.
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Here for scheduling.
The grapes of Burgundy produce some of the world’s most elegant, sensual, and complex wines, but finding the key to appreciating and understanding these wines can be difficult, even for the most refined palate. Demystifying Burgundy will allow you to closely examine the wine and region’s structure, traditions, and characteristics. Get the opportunity to taste only the best whites and reds from this world-renowned region.
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Get in-depth and personal with some of the preeminent wine producing regions in the world. Great Wine Regions of the World takes you from Europe to the US tasting wines from the great regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Barolo, Rioja, and the Napa Valley. We go beyond the ordinary and into the extraordinary while tasting some of the greatest examples of the best wine regions in the world.
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As a wine producing country, Italy has been long in the game and is one of the world’s leaders of fine wine production. Containing regions such as Barolo, Brunello, Bolgheri, and Chianti, Italy produces some amazing traditional wines as well as some non-traditional blends as found in the well-known Super Tuscans. Italy’s Greatest Wines gives you the opportunity to sample and compare some of, well, Italy’s greatest wines.
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Taste how Bordeaux has influenced some of Napa Valley’s preeminent wine producers as well as how Napa has reacted against some of the traditions of Bordeaux. Compare and contrast the wines these two regions produce by tasting top labels from both Napa and Bordeaux.
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The wine growing countries of the world can be divided into two broad categories, New World and Old World, a distinction based on the country’s historical involvement in producing wine and the techniques involved. One could reasonably call it technology versus terroir. Old World versus New World Wines compares and contrasts some of the top producers in both categories, tasting the techniques and characteristics that set them apart as well as how they influence one another.
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New York Vintners invites you to spend an unforgettable afternoon with sake producers from 2 of Japan’s most legendary breweries…
Jokigen Brewery of Yamagata is well known for brewing sake with more varieties of rice than any brewery in Japan (30 to be exact). Mr. Sato of Jokigen will guide guests through a comparative tasting of 3 Junmai Ginjos, each made with a different strain of sake rice. We will also be tasting Jokigen’s methode champenoise sparkling sake, still unreleased on the East Coast.
Niizawa Shuzo of Miyagi produces the famous brands Atagonomatsu and Hakurakusei. Established in 1873, this brewery has earned its name by consistently employing new and revolutionary methods of production. Niizawa Shuzo polishes their own rice on premise, and has recently developed a “Super 9” Junmai Daiginjo that polishes the rice down to 9%, which makes this the highest polished sake ever to be developed. Mr. Sugihara of Niizawa Shuzo will guide us through three sakes from his brewery and also allow us a taste of the famed “Super 9.” He will explain why the brewery decided to polish this far, and uncovering the true flavor of the “shinpaku” (pure starch).
Please join us for an intimate afternoon of education and discussion with two of Japan’s most innovative sake producers. Chef Christopher Meeker will be complementing the sakes with a medley of international flavors.
The countries of Spain and Portugal, collectively referred to as the Iberian Peninsula, share some of the world’s oldest wines, while each, in its own way, is standing at the forefront of a modern winemaking revolution. In Wines of the Iberian Peninsula we explore the red and white wines in addition to some of the fortified wines, Sherry, Port, and Madeira. Learn the famous regions and wines of the peninsula in addition to the fascinating processes of producing fortified wines.
If you purchased a Groupon, please Click
Here for scheduling.
From the big houses to the boutique producers, Champagne continues to stake its claim as the world’s leader in lore, legend, and romance. Gain a full understanding of the specific production methods of the region, learn why it became the drink of kings and queens, and find out the story behind Champagne’s unique stemware. Taste the best examples this region has to offer as we interweave the lore and legend in every bottle.
If you purchased a Groupon, please Click
Here for scheduling.
Cult Wines: California, Oregon, and Washington
A few small producers from the West Coast of the US have been creating highly sought after, high status wines, often referred to as a cult wine. These bottles have a very limited production with sales often being driven by the cache of obtaining a bottle or two, but the high prices and limited run does not always guarantee a quality product. In Cult Wines: California, Oregon, and Washington we taste some the best examples these producers have to offer and see why the high price and limited availability still makes seeking them out a worthwhile endeavor.
If you purchased a Groupon, please Click
Here for scheduling.
Demystifying Burgundy
The grapes of Burgundy produce some of the world’s most elegant, sensual, and complex wines, but finding the key to appreciating and understanding these wines can be difficult, even for the most refined palate. Demystifying Burgundy will allow you to closely examine the wine and region’s structure, traditions, and characteristics. Get the opportunity to taste only the best whites and reds from this world-renowned region.
If you purchased a Groupon, please Click
Here for scheduling.
Great Wine Regions of the World
Get in-depth and personal with some of the preeminent wine producing regions in the world. Great Wine Regions of the World takes you from Europe to the US tasting wines from the great regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Barolo, Rioja, and the Napa Valley. We go beyond the ordinary and into the extraordinary while tasting some of the greatest examples of the best wine regions in the world.
If you purchased a Groupon, please Click
Here for scheduling.
Italy’s Greatest Wines
As a wine producing country, Italy has been long in the game and is one of the world’s leaders of fine wine production. Containing regions such as Barolo, Brunello, Bolgheri, and Chianti, Italy produces some amazing traditional wines as well as some non-traditional blends as found in the well-known Super Tuscans. Italy’s Greatest Wines gives you the opportunity to sample and compare some of, well, Italy’s greatest wines.
If you purchased a Groupon, please Click
Here for scheduling.
Napa and Bordeaux
Taste how Bordeaux has influenced some of Napa Valley’s preeminent wine producers as well as how Napa has reacted against some of the traditions of Bordeaux. Compare and contrast the wines these two regions produce by tasting top labels from both Napa and Bordeaux.
If you purchased a Groupon, please Click
Here for scheduling.
Old World versus New World Wines
The wine growing countries of the world can be divided into two broad categories, New World and Old World, a distinction based on the country’s historical involvement in producing wine and the techniques involved. One could reasonably call it technology versus terroir. Old World versus New World Wines compares and contrasts some of the top producers in both categories, tasting the techniques and characteristics that set them apart as well as how they influence one another.
If you purchased a Groupon, please Click
Here for scheduling.
Sake Class with Jokigen and Niizawa Shuzo
New York Vintners invites you to spend an unforgettable afternoon with sake producers from 2 of Japan’s most legendary breweries…
Jokigen Brewery of Yamagata is well known for brewing sake with more varieties of rice than any brewery in Japan (30 to be exact). Mr. Sato of Jokigen will guide guests through a comparative tasting of 3 Junmai Ginjos, each made with a different strain of sake rice. We will also be tasting Jokigen’s methode champenoise sparkling sake, still unreleased on the East Coast.
Niizawa Shuzo of Miyagi produces the famous brands Atagonomatsu and Hakurakusei. Established in 1873, this brewery has earned its name by consistently employing new and revolutionary methods of production. Niizawa Shuzo polishes their own rice on premise, and has recently developed a “Super 9” Junmai Daiginjo that polishes the rice down to 9%, which makes this the highest polished sake ever to be developed. Mr. Sugihara of Niizawa Shuzo will guide us through three sakes from his brewery and also allow us a taste of the famed “Super 9.” He will explain why the brewery decided to polish this far, and uncovering the true flavor of the “shinpaku” (pure starch).
Please join us for an intimate afternoon of education and discussion with two of Japan’s most innovative sake producers. Chef Christopher Meeker will be complementing the sakes with a medley of international flavors.
Wines of the Iberian Peninsula
The countries of Spain and Portugal, collectively referred to as the Iberian Peninsula, share some of the world’s oldest wines, while each, in its own way, is standing at the forefront of a modern winemaking revolution. In Wines of the Iberian Peninsula we explore the red and white wines in addition to some of the fortified wines, Sherry, Port, and Madeira. Learn the famous regions and wines of the peninsula in addition to the fascinating processes of producing fortified wines.
If you purchased a Groupon, please Click
Here for scheduling.
Rouget, E.
Under the tutelage of his late uncle, Henri Jayer, Emmanuel Rouget set up his own winemaking cellars in Flagey in 1985. He acquired land from his brother Lucien, around Vosne Romanee, on a share-cropping basis. Within a decade, Emmanuel expanding his domaine, farming some of Henri Jayer's vineyards. He has remained faithful to the techniques employed by his late uncle - namely an insistence on ultra low yields, a pre-fermentation cold maceration and the maturation of the wines in 100% new oak barrels.
