Hours of Operation

11-8	Mon-Sat
12-6	Sun

NEWS/EVENTS

In-store wine tastings every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 5-8pm

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Classes

Explore Wine: Four Week Introductory Series. $180

Starts Tuesday, September 9 at 6:30 pm
Ellisa Cooper, Instructor

A practical, fun, utilitarian workshop to familiarize you with the major types and styles of wine. You will learn how wine is made, how to taste and evaluate wine, and ultimately what you like personally. Our goal is to provide you with the information and experience to make you comfortable, confident consumers.

•	September 9 – Explore the Major Varieties Know the noble and notable wines of the world and a bit of history.
•	September 16 – Explore Old vs. New World Learn how a region, grape grower and wine maker can influence the final product.
•	September 23 – Explore White Dig deeper into the huge variety of white wines.
•	September 30 – Explore Red Taste through the world of red wine. Conclude with practical advice on continuing the adventure.


	Ellisa Cooper

About Ellisa Cooper: Ellisa possesses an extensive, almost encyclopedic, knowledge of all things wine-related. Her own education in wine began while working in several of the great New York restaurants where top chefs Terrance Brennan, Waldy Malouf, Marco Moiera, Dave Pasternack and Marc Murphy prepared foods that demanded great wines. She is currently a Master Sommelier candidate through The Court of Master Sommeliers. She is a founder of the retail shop Discovery Wines.

Ellisa's mantra is simple, "The only way to learn wine is to drink wine."

Explore Wine classes start promptly at 6:30 and end at 7:30pm. Only 18 lucky participants can be accommodated, first come, first serve. Full payment in advance required and no refunds possible. Call 212-929-2323 or contact us here to sign up now.

Explore Wine & Cheese. $75

Monday, September 22, 6:30 to 8 pm
Amanda Crawford, Instructor

You love cheese. You adore wine. Now learn how to pair them perfectly. Veteran of Murray's Cheese and a wine specialist at Christie's, Amanda Crawford will choose 6 cheeses representing the majors. Then she'll scour the cellar to find the ideal wine match. You'll learn cheese and wine basics, such as major grapes and main milk types, how to shop for these artisan products and how to store and serve them. This is a great way to hone your palate while having fun.


Amanda Crawford

Amanda has an eclectic range of wine employment history, from Astor Wines to a harvest in Croatia. She is currently a specialist in the Christie's Wine Department and teaches frequently around New York City, including regular classes at Murray's Cheese.

This class starts promptly at 6:30 and ends at 8pm. Only 18 lucky participants can be accommodated, first come, first serve. Full payment in advance required and no refunds possible.
Call 212-929-2323 or contact us here to sign up now.

Natural, Organic & Biodynamic Wines. $75

Saturday, Sept. 27, 4-6 pm
Meg Staloff, Instructor

Who is Rudolf Steiner and what does he have to do with vineyard management? What is the difference between organic and biodynamic wines? Unearth the many misconceptions about sulfites, tyramines, histamines and other compounds found in wine. Perplexed by the puzzling red wine headache? Concerned about sustainable farming? Ask what you've always wanted to know about the journey that grapes make from vineyard to bottle. Taste eight wines from around the world, representing the best of what's out there.


Meg Staloff in situ

Meg Staloff's work as a consultant to fine wine importer and distributor Polaner Selections took her to wine stores and restaurants around New York and Westchester. She has been in the wine business for over 10 years in London, Boston and New York, working in wine retail and as a restaurant wine steward. She has served as an instructor at the Boston Center for Adult Education and currently teaches wine classes at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan.

This class starts promptly at 4:00 and ends at 6pm. Only 18 lucky participants can be accommodated, first come, first serve. Full payment in advance required and no refunds possible.
Call 212-929-2323 or contact us here to sign up now.

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 world. Taste a Syrah from Santa Barbara in contrast with a Crozes-Hermitage. Compare a Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre against one from Marlborough, New Zealand. Take a class and find out what the fuss is all about.


Karen King's expert nose

Karen King worked with the Union Square Hospitality Group for twenty years. She was the Wine Director at Union Square Café, the Beverage Director at Gramercy Tavern, and she opened the restaurants at The Museum of Modern Art in 2004 in the role of Beverage Director.

Karen has taught wine classes for The French Culinary Institute and at the Institute for Culinary Education, among others. She has served as a judge in wine competitions and joined Eric Asimov's panel for The New York Times on numerous occasions. Sharing information and joy about wine is one of her passions. She is now working with Winebow on the distribution side of the business as a sales manager.

This class starts promptly at 6:30 and ends at 8pm. Only 18 lucky participants can be accommodated, first come, first serve. Full payment in advance required and no refunds possible. Call 212-929-2323 or contact us here to sign up now.

Explore Syrah. $75

Saturday, Oct. 25, 4-6 pm
Meg Staloff, Instructor

Discover the mystery surrounding Syrah's provenance. How did it get to be called Shiraz? Experience this "exotic" grape in its various expressions. Taste through the major appellations as we pour wines from a boutique California winery, a blockbuster Australian, a Northern Rhône classic, a brilliant Languedoc blend and more. Get to know the grape behind some of the most compelling wines in the world.

Happenings

Wednesday, September 17, 6 – 8 pm
"HAIR: Let The Sun Shine In," Film Release party

In 1967, a couple of kids in the East Village wrote a "Love-Rock Tribal Musical." It was joyous and outrageous, causing a lot of prim heads to turn. HAIR was revived this summer in Central Park to much acclaim. Now, a new documentary tells the story of the show's origins. Come meet the filmmakers and other special guests. Get the DVD signed by James Rado, creator of the original musical. Tune in, turn on and celebrate with us. Free. No reservations required.