Who knew such a thing existed!? While in Philly for Mother's Day, Meg and I drove past this gem, The Wine School of Philadelphia. They offer wine tastings, academic courses (I'd be a straight-A student in this subject!), and private events. Does NYC have such a thing, you ask? Heck yes! This is the concrete jungle where dreams are made of, even your alcohol-induced dreams.
New York Wine Schools:
1. International Wine Center - Wine & spirit classes. 7th Ave and 29th Street.
2. NYC Wine Class - Wine classes held at NYC Wine Company. Gift certificates for classes available. 7th Ave and 23rd Street.
3. American Somelier - Formal structured programs, including an 8-week Foundation Course and 16-week Blind Tasting Course. Seminars such as "Impress Your Boss, Save Your Expense Account" and "Age: Ain't Nothing but a Number." Broadway between Houston and Prince Streets.
All this wine talk reminds me of the trip to Napa Valley Boyfriend-Matt and I took April of 2010...
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| We drove to the farthest reaches of Napa to visit the home of my favorite wine, Twomey. But.... |
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| ...it was CLOSED FOR INVENTORY!! Blast! |
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| So we made our way to the beautiful Rubicon Estate, one of Francis Ford Coppola's wineries. |
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| Matt in the vines of the valley :) |
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| A treasure at the Rubicon Estate. |
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| Beautious Napa. |
Have or would you take a formal wine class? What wineries have you been to? Recommendations wanted!
P.S. - Did you know our very own Long Island is home to many wineries? More on that to come...
