One of our favorite suppliers for sake, Champagne, domestic collectibles and more, VINTUS New York is a killer portfolio with an amazing team behind it. So we're very excited to announce our first-ever walkaround-style grand tasting with VINTUS New York!
On Tuesday, September 16 from 5:30-7:30pm, the VINTUS New York team will be on the mezzanine presenting five tables of their most exciting wines from Champagne, Burgundy, Piedmont, Baden, Rioja, Beaujolais and more, as well as cider and sake.
Over 40 wines will be on offer and featured producers will include (a non-exhaustive list):
R. Pouillon (Champagne)
Domaine de l'Epinay (Loire)
Domaine Chanson (Burgundy)
William Fevre (Chablis)
Jules Desjourneys (Beaujolais)
Chateau de La Chaize (Beaujolais)
Leitz (Rheingau)
Van Volxem (Mosel)
Giacosa Fratelli (Piedmont)
Cobb Wines (California)
Frog's Leap Winery (California)
Sandrone (Piedmont)
Marques de Riscal (Rioja)
Testalonga (South Africa)
Craven (South Africa)
The cost of this tasting is $50 and a $20 credit at the store will be extended to each guest for a future purchase. Space is limited and special pricing on the featured wines will be made available to attendees only. We hope you can join us on the mezzanine from 5:30 to 7:30pm on Tuesday, September 16 for this special evening.
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