CLASSES & DEMOS
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SUPER TUSCANS: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
What is a Super Tuscan? How did they begin, what did they evolve into and how will they progress into the future? Taste your way through the answers! Taught by Chad, the owner of Tootles & French.
MAY. 20, 2024 (MON) | 7 PM
GARDENER VARIETY COCKTAILS
WITH GARDENER GIN
Learn about the first gin under the Martingale Spirits label and taste delicious cocktails hosted by the co-owners of Martingale. Martinis, Negronis, Gin Fizz, your classic favorites, and fun surprises in store!
JUN. 2, 2024 (SUN) | 3 PM
WINE & CHEESE MASTERCLASS
A fun and casual overview of various cheese styles, wine styles & the interplay between them. You'll learn more about why your favorites taste the way they do and you might even add something new to your go-to list. We'll taste through four cheeses paired with four wines, for a memorable sensory journey.
Pamela Vachon is a certified sommelier and instructor at Murray's Cheese, as well as a food writer, voiceover artist & proud Astoria resident.
JUN. 10, 2024 (MON) | 7 PM
VINOS ESPAÑA
Spain's rich history of creating delicious wines is wonderfully exemplified with those produced by Familia Torres, which has been voted not only the world's most admired wine brand but is also among the world's 50 top vineyards. In this class we will taste through several wines and learn about their production with expert Lauren Dame.
JUN. 24, 2024 (MON) | 7 PM
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KAUKAU COFFEE COCKTAIL CLASS
Enjoy our Wake-Up Juice and learn how to make our Espresso Martinis, Cafe Italianos, and other original T&F Coffee Cocktail Creations. Co-hosted by local Coffee Roaster K’eala.
JUL. 7, 2024 (SUN) | 3 PM
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SUSTAINABILITY IN WINEMAKING
Sustainable? Biodynamic? Organic? What are the differences and what do the labels mean? Learn about our favorite terms, why they matter, and how they affect the environment while tasting through domestic wines with those labels from New York & California! Taught by local winemaker & sustainability expert Massimo DeVellis.
JUL. 29, 2024 (MON) | 7 PM
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ST. AGRESTIS SPIRIT & COCKTAIL CLASS
Join local Greenpoint distillery St. Agrestis as we taste through three unique spirits and create cocktails with them.
JUL. 15, 2024 (MON) | 7 PM
INDIGENOUS GRAPES:
ARMENIA
With a winery in a cave that can be dated back to 4100 BC, Armenian wines are also mentioned in written history from 401-400 BC. As a precursor to our Meet The Winemaker Event and Film Screening for the latest in the Somm Film series, “Cup Of Salvation” telling the incredible story of Vahe Keushguerian, this class will teach about the ancient history of these deep, rich wines taught by Head of Wine for Storica Wines, Ara Sarkissian.
JUL. 22, 2024 (MON) | 7 PM
INDIGENOUS GRAPES:
ITALY
Taste through various wines and hear about the grapes indigenous to several regions of Italy with Italian wine expert Giulio. With more than 2000 different varietals, of which 400 are used to produce wine, we will take you on a journey to discover the vast differences from region to region of this beautiful country.
AUG. 4, 2024 (SUN) | 3 PM
BIGGER IS BETTER:
AMERICAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Winemaker Massimo Devellis will be presenting four Cabernet Sauvignons, all from different vineyards, with different vintages. Taste your way through the different expressions and various ages of the favorite grape varietal of America! You know you love them, it’s time to learn why!
AUG. 25, 2024 (SUN) | 3 PM
WINE TASTING 101
Look, smell, sip & swirl. Taste your way through some of our favorite pours while discovering how to properly taste and talk about wine. What are “legs” and why do we love talking about them? Find out with one of our favorite guest speakers & sommeliers: Andy Lebon.
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SUPPORT LOCAL: PASTRIES & PORTS
Local Pastry Chef Anne will talk about the world of pastry making while you enjoy delicious pastries alongside Port wine and other dessert wine surprises.
Collaboration with Pastries By Anne on Ditmars/29th Street (IG: @pastriesbyanne)
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