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Introduction to Wine

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The Institute of Culinary Education @ Brookfield Place, New York, NY

Explore the world of wine in this fun, two-session beginner class led by ICE's resident sommelier Richard Vayda, featuring tastings of up to 18 wines and thoughtfully paired cheeses. Learn to evaluate wine like a pro as you investigate aroma, acidity, varietals, and vintages.

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Rare & Seasonal Finds: Wine & Cheese Tasting

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Essential Wines of Napa & Sonoma

Essential Wines of Napa & Sonoma

The Institute of Culinary Education @ Brookfield Place, New York, NY

Explore the renowned wines of Napa and Sonoma in a guided tasting led by a resident sommelier. You'll compare exceptional varietals from these celebrated regions and learn what makes each one distinctive. Thoughtfully paired California cheeses round out the experience as you pick your favorites.

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The Elements of Wine

Astor Center

4.7 76 reviews

Join a guided wine tasting experience led by an industry expert as you explore wines from around the world. Learn to evaluate aromas, tannins, and acidity while discovering how food pairings transform the flavor of each wine. Perfect for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in wine tasting and pairing techniques.

Beginner
21 and older
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23 E 4th St, New York, NY
2 hours

The Elements of Wine

The Elements of Wine

The Elements of Wine

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Description

Join President of Astor Wines & Spirits Andy Fisher as he breaks down the basics of wine. You’ll learn how to taste and evaluate different wines from around the world and discuss strategies for successful pairings with food.

What you can expect:

1 Welcome wine
6 Tasting pours of wines from around the world
6 Small food pairings to highlight specific characteristics in each wine
A 20% discount on all wines tasted to use in-store after class

What you will learn:

An understanding of the principles of wine
How to identify aromas, tannins, acidity, and other wine characteristics
How food pairings change your perception of a wine’s flavor
Insight into Andy Fisher’s unique experiences in wine, with over 40 years in the industry

Level: Beginner

Style: Lecture + Tasting

Food Served: Guided Tasting Plate

Good for: Wine Classes, How to taste wine, Wine tasting with food, Wine events NYC

Refund Policy

All class purchases are non-refundable.

Class reservations can be exchanged up to 72 hours prior to the date of the class for another class of equal or lesser value. Classes may also be transferred to another attendee by emailing [email protected] 24 hours before the start of the class.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Astor Center (76)

(4.7-star rating across 76 reviews)

This class: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews

The Elements of Wine

Kelsey M. • March 3, 2023
The Elements of Wine

Pamela R. • February 28, 2023

Our instructor was informative, fun and it was such a great class. So much information to learn and he did a great job. We also enjoyed the packets to take home. Wine choices were delicious and so were the pairings.
The Elements of Wine

Persis T. • January 24, 2020

This was an excellent introduction to wine tasting and food pairing! Andy was so knowledgeable, but more importantly, he was an engaging lecturer and an accessible teacher. He really made it feel like wine is an accessible hobby to all and that it doesn't have to be pretentious or out of reach. He was funny and I really did learn so much. The classroom was elegant and had a nice atmosphere. We tasted 6 wines and were welcomed with a glass of prosecco to sip on as he talked. There were very small snacks to demonstrate the food pairing and we had the chance to ask questions downstairs in the store afterwords. Astor Wines was my favorite wine/liquor store before this class, but I have new respect for their educational capabilities. Highly recommend!
The Elements of Wine

Ana G. • March 19, 2019

So much fun. Very informative Professional. Great atmosphere
The Elements of Wine

Kim • October 17, 2013

Informative for beginners , short n sweet , fun and some good wine to taste!

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Astor Center is a modern educational hub located above Astor Wines & Spirits. With a state-of-the-art tasting room and learning facility, it offers public programming that combines education and entertainment and access to unique wines, craft spirits, and expertly crafted cocktails.

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