Wine Spectator Theater @ New York Kitchen

A guided tasting for curious drinkers who are done nodding confidently at wine labels they absolutely cannot read. You walk into a wine shop feeling great. Then the labels hit you. "Grüner Veltliner." "Premier Cru." A drawing of a château that may or may not be haunted. Suddenly you're just a person holding a bottle, […]

Italy is home to over 350 officially recognized grape varieties and some say the true number pushes past 500, making it one of the most diverse wine regions on Earth. And yet, walk into any wine shop or scan any wine list, and you'll likely see the same handful of names again and again. It's […]

They're not the Finger Lakes varieties you hear about every day, but maybe they should be. Join New York Kitchen Beverage Educator Glenn Everdyke for an afternoon exploring two compelling white and red wines that quietly thrive in our cool-climate region: Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah. Sauvignon Blanc, affectionately known as SauvieB, brings a lively range […]

Some awards are given. This one was earned: vine by vine, vintage by vintage, and glass by glass. When Wine Enthusiast named the Finger Lakes its Domestic Wine Region of the Year, it wasn't just a headline. It was the culmination of decades of passion, perseverance, and an unshakeable belief that this breathtaking stretch of […]

Join the Intoxicating Professor, Heather McKechney on a journey across the wine‑dark sea with Odysseus as we explore the real places, grapes, and winemaking traditions woven through Homer’s epic. This storytelling‑driven class blends mythology, ancient history, and modern Mediterranean wine, connecting legendary moments: from the Lotus‑Eaters to Circe’s island, with the regions and producers crafting wine […]

Raise a glass and cast your vote in Battle of the Bourbons, a spirited tasting showdown led by Heather "The Intoxicating Professor" McKechney. In this engaging and interactive class, you'll explore a curated lineup of bourbons—both local New York gems and celebrated bottles from beyond state lines. Each bourbon will be served two ways: neat, […]

Sparkling wine has been a beacon of celebration for as long as the French have been making it. Since then, sparkling wine has spread across the globe and right here in our own backyard, the Finger Lakes has quietly become one of the most exciting sparkling wine regions in the country, with cool-climate acidity and […]