Upcoming Winemaker Dinners | Bordeaux Boot Camp | Masters of Riesling and more @ New York Vintners

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Elevated Tasting: Bordeaux Boot Camp!

Tuesday 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 @ 6:30pm | $300 | 3 Classes

Week 1 (8/11): Right Bank

For our first class on Bordeaux, we'll be exploring the Right Bank of the Gironde estuary. Often an afterthought in comparison to the legendary villages of the Medoc, the wines of St. Emilion and Pomerol have much to offer, and some of the most famous chateau lay hidden here - Chateau Petrus and Chateau Cheval Blanc to name a few.

Week 2 (8/18): Left Bank

Cabernet Sauvignon, arguably the most famous grape variety worldwide, dominates wines from the Left Bank. Their tannins provide serious structure that make these wines capable of 50+ years of ageing. We'll also go over the infamous 1855 Classification System while tasting through each of the most notable regions, such as Haut-Medoc, Pauillac, and St-Julien.

Week 3 (8/25): Blind Tasting and Sauternes

In our last class, we'll try to distinguish between Right and Left Bank Bordeaux. Blind tasting is a skill that comes with time, but with a little help, we'll go over the basics to train your palate to detect the tells of any wine. Lastly, we'll sample the most famous dessert wine in the world - Sauternes - and discover its many perfect

Charity Wine Tasting with Blue Marble Ice Cream:
"Taste of Haiti"

Thursday, August 13th | 6:30 - 8:30pm | $75

Escape the brutal NYC summer heat with a trip to the breezy tropics. While perhaps better known for its struggles, Haiti actually has a rich culinary heritage. Thanks to its storied past, its cuisine is a blend of French, Spanish and African traditions dashed with a unique Creole flavor all its own. Our â€œTaste of Haitiâ€ evening offers a rare opportunity to experience this delicious heritage while enjoying a selection of reds, whites and bubbles that complement the food's spicy and citrus notes.

Proceeds of â€œTaste of Haitiâ€ will benefit Blue Marble Dreams, the nonprofit arm of NYCâ€™s beloved Blue Marble Ice Cream. Together with their partners at Haiti 155, they are building BÃ¨l RÃ¨v - a unique ice cream social enterprise in Port au Prince, Haiti that will create sustainable jobs for women, support local farmers and enliven the spirit and economy of its community. Learn more about this innovative venture here.

Winemaker Dinner: Orison Wines

Wednesday, August 19th | 6:30pm | $100 | 3 courses

Hear the story of how two young winemakers turned a passion for wine, life and travel into an internationally recognized brand. While small in size, Orison Wines is setting the standard for quality in Alentejo, Portugal, and the team has big dreams for the future. Chef Ryan Smith will be on hand to enhance the experience with authentic Portuguese cuisine. You won't want to miss this unique opportunity!

$100 per person - seats are limited.

1st Course: AMÃŠIJOAS Ã€ BULHÃƒO PATO manila clams, vinho verde, garlic and cilantro

2012 Orison Wines Pipa
2013 Orison Wines Pipa
2014 Orison Wines Pipa

2nd Course: BIFE â€œRIBEYEâ€ ASSADO grilled rib-eye with baked Portuguese "punch" potatoes and seasonal vegetables

2012 Orison Wines Rowan
2013 Orison Wines Rowan
2012 Orison Wines Napa Valley Touriga Nacional

Dessert: BABA DE TAMELO

Elevated Tasting: Masters of Riesling - Part 2

Thursday 8/20 @ 6:30pm | $125

Riesling is a metaphor for a content life. It is both sweet and tart, crisp and round, yet also full of tension and electricity. So to celebrate life, NY Vintners will be hosting a Masters of Riesling Elevated Tasting on Thursday, August 20th that will intimately explore this noble grape. By pairing sweet, savory and spicy flavor combinations with Riesling, you'll experience the grape's versatility firsthand with incredible, complex variations of flavor. In this masterclass, we will discuss the prominent growing regions, various styles of production across the world, explanations of labels, sweetness, the Pradikat system, effect of age on Riesling, and most importantly it's contribution to a long life and vitality.

The Wines: 2014 Herman Wiemer Dry Riesling, USA | 2010 Barmes Buecher Riesling, Austria | 2012 Best Great Western Riesling, Australia | 2011 Steinmetz Riesling "Dhroner Hofberg DG", Germany | 2013 Vollenweider Steffensber, Germany | 2010 Donhoff GG, Hermannscholle, Germany | 1998 Kruger-Rumpf Munsterer Spatlese, Germany | 2004 Joh.Joh Prum Auslese Wehlener, Germany

The Pairings: Black Truffle Burrata, Honeycomb and Petite Greens | Fresh Lo Mein with Fried Peanuts and Shishito Peppers | Brandt Farms Flatiron Steak

Winemaker Dinner: Flanagan Family Vineyards

Tuesday, September 8th | 7pm | $175 | 3 courses

At NY Vintners we are regularly searching for the best and most exciting wines on earth. In 2015 there has only been a handful of the California wine discoveries. Without question my favorite is the small producer from the Bennett Valley, Flanagan Family Vineyards.

On September 8th, 2015 at 7pm, we are proud to welcome Proprietor Eric Flanagan as he guides guests through the full spectrum of the familyâ€™s wine production. Chef Ryan Smith will be on hand to enhance the experience.

$175 per person - seats are limited.

1st Course: Duck Sausage with dried cherries and chanterelles and petite greens

2014 Flanagan Viognier Bennett Valley
2013 Flanagan Chardonnay Russian River Valley
2013 Flanagan Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

2nd Course: NY Strip Steak with purple potato and heirloom tomato hash topped with caramelized onion

2006 Flanagan Cabernet Sonoma County
2012 Flanagan Cabernet Sonoma County
2012 Flanagan Serenity Way Proprietary Red
2013 Flanagan Syrah Bennett Valley