Wine Wednesday! Tasting: Natural Wines

Whether you’re a die-hard wine-and-cheese fan or just want to indulge, this class will teach you how to pair artisan cheeses with the perfect counterpart. Led by Beecher’s team of cheese and wine experts, the class will showcase both classic and unconventional pairings. Taste for yourself why the cheeses at Beecher’s have made the American Cheese...

Whether you are a full-blown wine expert or a leisurely drinker, there is no doubt that wine enhances the flavor of food. Join us as we cook some of our favorite dishes in this delicious, gluten-free menu that just so happens to include wine. Learn to make perfectly baked Salmon En Papillote with seasonal vegetables, Bacon & Leek Risotto, and...

Experience a beautiful New York City sunset and the illuminated cityscape during a comfortable and unique NYC Harbor sunset cruise through the Hudson and East Rivers. Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous 360-degree view of the island from the open decks or the glassed-in back-deck observatory of these Gatsby-esque 1920's style yachts.  On this...

Without question, Italy provides a staggering percentage of the world's most distinctive and exalted wines. In addition, the sheer breadth of styles they produce is equally impressive. From the minerally perfumed whites of the Tre Venezie and Val d'Aosta to the dark, powerful reds of Sicily and Campania, this country continues to be a formidable force...

You could sample a new Spanish wine every night of the year and still not experience all the variety that this country produces. Each region has their own specialty. Rioja creates smoky, earthy, subtle reds with the Tempranillo grape, while the Priorat region makes rich, dense, powerful reds from the Garnacha variety. The Ribera del Duero also employs...

Believe it or not, wine doesn’t have to be unapproachable, and you don’t have to know everything about it to enjoy it OR to start studying it. In this introductory class, we explore the basics of wine, to help you establish a better foundation for future wine knowledge. Join us as we taste through our favorite varietals to explore a range of wine...

French wines ooze intimidation; the language, no grape listed anywhere in sight, countless vineyards and producers, and all this at often exorbitant prices. Yet even in the face of these apparent obstacles, France is worthy of our attention. Why? Simply because they still continue to create so many of the world’s most intriguing, exotic, and individualistic...

Learn to taste like a Master Sommelier. In this introductory tasting course, we will hone your deductive tasting skills and teach you how to tell the difference between classic grape varietals, based on three elements of wine: sight, nose, and palette. Join us in tasting three red wines and three white wines as we explore all that a glass of wine...

Experience a New York City Lights cruise like never before! Step aboard a decked-out 1920s inspired motor yacht. As you lounge in the observation cabin to take in the twinkling lights of this famous skyline, enjoy a complimentary beer, wine, champagne or soda on us. A beautiful full bar and specialty cocktails and NY State wines by the bottle are available...

Take a break from New York City's bustling bar scene and retreat to a more private, relaxed setting with this unique Wine and Cheese pairing class. Savour and sip the nuances of both new and old world wines sourced from all regions in this memorable culinary experience. Whether you consider yourself a self-proclaimed wine and cheese aficionado, or...

​Taste 6+ wines from our selection of Hell's Kitchen restaurants. Delicious bites included! PAIR Wine Tours are an excellent way to visit several restaurants in one afternoon. Your sommelier/tour guide will lead your group to three restaurants or two restaurants and one wine shop in a popular neighborhood. Enjoy culturally distinct restaurants with...

​Taste 6+ wines from our selection of Lower East Side restaurants. Delicious bites included! PAIR Wine Tours are an excellent way to visit several restaurants in one afternoon. Your sommelier/tour guide will lead your group to three restaurants or two restaurants and one wine shop in a popular neighborhood. Enjoy culturally distinct restaurants...

Nobody makes more wine than Italy. Not only is the quantity staggering, so is the breadth of styles, grapes, production methods, and more. Yet for this evening, the focus will be solely on Tuscany, one of the greatest, and surely most storied, of all Italian wine provinces. In addition to the many intriguing wines from this zone, we will also sample...

Have you ever been overwhelmed by the seemingly endless variety of Italian wines? Don't worry, we've all been there. Imagine a land with more than 1,000 native grape varieties and hundreds of regional styles and nuances. It's all part of what makes Italy the inexhaustible spring of delicious and varied wines.  In this introductory class, we'll...

Commonly referred to as the Bordeaux of South America, Chile's Maipo wine region is home to some of the most outspoken, bold, age-worthy, deep and structured red wines in the nation. Join us for a one-of-a-kind tasting featuring a back-to-back of Bordeaux and Maipo wines. Decide for yourself if what all the critics say are true. ​ Enjoy some Spanish...

Aside from red and white, the most important stylistic difference between wines is whether they’re made in the Old or New World style of winemaking. And while this distinction is generally referred to by geographic area (Europe vs. non-Europe), it actually embodies winemaking philosophies more than geographical locations. In this fun and informative...

From oyster flavor profiles to beverage pairings—this class covers all you need to know about the perfect pairing for Valentine’s Day. You’ll taste bright and sumptuous wines that compliment these briny beauties before getting down to business and shucking your own oysters. Classes are 2 hours long, including a Q&A session with Astor Center...

Whether a seasoned blind taster or wine novice, hone your deductive tasting skills in this blind tasting class focusing on just classic white wines of the world.  You’ll learn how to tell the difference between classic grape varietals based on three elements of wine: slight, nose and palate. We’ll discuss how climate, weather, terroir, shape...

Sharpen your palate with this blind tasting class focused on Spain. No need to be intimidated—we’ll give you all the tools you need to taste your way through this iconic region. Turn up your wine experience in this engaging and fun seminar. Classes are 2 hours long, including a Q&A session with Astor Center Instructor Vitalii Dascaliuc. ...

​Taste 6+ wines from our selection of Hoboken restaurants. Delicious bites included! PAIR Wine Tours are an excellent way to visit several restaurants in one afternoon. Your sommelier/tour guide will lead your group to three restaurants or two restaurants and one wine shop in a popular neighborhood. Enjoy culturally distinct restaurants with at...