
beyond the noble grapes

DESCRIPTION
Learn the benchmark classic varieties for white, rosé, and red wine, and then taste wines with similar characteristics to expand your wine-world view and palate. For example, if you like Pinot Grigio, try Basque Txakoli... if you like Pinot Noir, try Schiava! You'll walk away with a list of new favorites that suit your palate preferences.
new york state of wine

DESCRIPTION
Get a quick history lesson about the Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley, and Long Island AVAs, and then taste through a highlight reel of wines made from grapes that thrive in our state (e.g., Riesling, Vignoles, Cabernet Franc, Gewürztraminer, Blaufränkish, Rkatsiteli, and Saperavi). After tasting these wines, you'll know where to find the best of the best when drinking local.
not champagne
DESCRIPTION
Learn the many forms of sparkling wine and taste through them all... except for Champagne itself! We'll taste Cava, Franciacorta, Crémant, Prosecco Valdobbiadene (the best of Proseccos, to be sure!), Sekt, Pét Nat, and Lambrusco. Discover which styles you like best, and what to look for the next time you pop a bottle (or two).