{"product_id":"an-alternative-history-of-american-wine-8-26-2026","title":"An Alternative History of American Wine with Lewis Kopman, 8\/26\/2026","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eExplore a curious, creative, and bold side of American winemaking through creative producers, unexpected grape varieties, and approaches that challenge the usual ideas of what American wine can be. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJoin us on \u003cstrong\u003eWednesday, August 26 at 6pm on the mezzanine\u003c\/strong\u003e to discover another side of American wine history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThis tasting takes you beyond the usual paths and well-known American names to discover a more independent, experimental side of wine, with a strong focus on terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eA 25-year sensory journey awaits, from the energy of a 2025 sparkling wine to the elegance of a 1999 Cabernet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAbout Lewis Kopman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eLewis Kopman founded GK Selections in 2022, and launched a domestic portfolio in 2024, with a focus on a forgotten, wonderful history of American wine that looks back beyond California Cabernet, Oregon Pinot Noir, or NY Riesling. The focus is on wine of balance, patience, tertiary complexity, and finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003ePlease join us on \u003cstrong\u003eWednesday, August 26 at 6pm on the mezzanine\u003c\/strong\u003e to discover American wine history from a different perspective. Seating is limited. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eTickets for this class are $40 and a $20 store credit will be issued with your purchase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCancellations can be processed for a refund with at least 48 hours' notice before the start of class. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nyc.flatiron-wines.com\/pages\/wine-school#faq\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee all our policies here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GK Selections [GKS] [FOV]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46309114150969,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Portugal-Old-and-New-with-Lewis-Kopman-8202026-Event-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1786113848","url":"https:\/\/nyc.flatiron-wines.com\/products\/an-alternative-history-of-american-wine-8-26-2026","provider":"Flatiron Wines \u0026 Spirits NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}