I had the fine people at NYC Wine Company host our holiday party of 40 and wow it was simply a…read moredelight all the way through! 1. They pick fun wines that have a story and still accessible (like not the stuff you need to fork over life savings for). 2. As good... if not better than the wines were the cheese and bread pairings. Not just the perfect pairing but amazing in it of itself! 3. The SOMs are just delightful personalities... fun but totally know there stuff.

Wine Classes!…read more Squabbie and I took our first wine class at NYC Wine Class. We enrolled in their introductory to wine course, Wine 101. Andrew Harwood (the founder) was our instructor. He's had experience cultivating wine graps in Hungary, France, and California, to name a few places. He was quite informative and helpful. On top of our dessert wine, we had full glasses of 10 different types of wine. The grape variety for the wines included Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, & Malbek. The wine regions included Oregon, California, Argentina, Italy, and France. The prices of the bottles and their Wine Spectator ratings aren't revealed until after the wines are tasted, as to not provide a bias. There are five rounds of wines pairings, accompanied by a type of cheese. The wine pairings are selected to distinguish the contrasting tastes (e.g. comparison of regions, comparison of vineyard processing, or comparison of grape varieties). The class was a great introduction, and has whetted my desire to learn more about wines. If taken individually, the class would have cost $90, but Squabbie purchased the $275 four class promo package (good for 2 years and splitable amongst friends). I HIGHLY recommend this package (http://www.nycwineclass.com/wine_classes.php#256). I delayed taking this for half a year, I can't believe I waited so long! I can't wait for my next class.

Everyone should take this fun and engaging class. Mark is funny, sharp and super informative. He…read moreteaches you some key basics on wine that you can actually apply in real life. The WineO 101 offers different white/red wines paired with cheeses. So delicious! We played a fun game and actually got to meet so many cool people. Thanks Mark for bringing us together with wine and conversation.

I've taken 2 wine classes (wine 101) and I'm already looking to take the Wine 202 class…read more This is my type of wine class because: - It's located near Midtown Manhattan - The instructor is really chill - You are given different games to play which helps you remember the different wines and information about them - There's a variety of wines - There is no spit bucket (so chances are you'll get lit) - It's an open space so you get to meet other wine lovers Both wine classes I've taken have been on Fridays because you do tend to get a wee bit tipsy testing all of the wines. I first learned of the class through Groupon so I suggest looking there first if you are interested in taking a class here but either way if you interested in learning how to differentiate between the age of wines, the percentage of wines and practice your sense of smell (to determine what's in the wine) this place is for you.

Beautiful venue with a lot of space to have some tastings, a bottle of wine, some snacks or…read morewhatever you want! Since it was my first time here I decided to do a tasting so I could try some of the wine they have. My husband and I got the Seasonal and the Library. I was surprised by the vintage of some of these wines and they still add them to these tastings! Great value for 5 tastings. Staff was nice and the place was gorgeous. I will definitely come back!

Such a lovely place! The staff was really friendly and helpful, and they knew so much about the…read moredifferent wines. My friends and I tried all three wine flights, and it was so much fun getting to taste a variety of wines. They also have the option to build your own charcuterie board. Everything we tried was tasty, although I thought the individual items were a little pricey. Overall, we had a great time and really enjoyed the experience!

Yelp is saying Corkbuzz has permanently closed, but I visited on Saturday (two days ago!!!) and…read morecan't verify the closure, so I'm writing a review assuming it's open! Corkbuzz is a wine bar inside Chelsea Market. While I typically find Chelsea Market a little too crowded and chaotic to be comfortable, my husband and I dropped in specifically for some wine and a snack in the later afternoon on Saturday. The wine bar is comfortable and cool. We grabbed a couple of barstools, ordered 1 wine (a Slovenian wine for me), 2 cocktails (for my husband; he liked the cocktail so much, he ordered a second), and a white bean dip with focaccia bread, that was garlicky and delicious. It was a comfortable place to enjoy a drink and a snack. I'd be happy to stop by again - if it's still open?!

We stopped in for the Happy Hour. You'll need to ask about it. They really did not advertise. It…read morewas only a couple of dollars off one of the white and red wine. They also had a few bar snacks such as devil eggs for $3 a half egg. The bar was cozy. Staff was very helpful.

Did a class here and had the most amazing time. The location has so many classes so can choose…read morewhichever interests you. We did wine and cheese pairing which was so detailed. Class was 2 hours and went through 4 different wine and cheeses. Really loved this experience and recommend

Cool place for cheese and more! Just walked around but did not buy anything. The cheeses and…read moremeats looked delicious.

Perfect place to grab a bottle coming to or from the train. Super reliable and the staff is very…read morefriendly.

Was not open at 9 am as advertised. The place needs to be open on time. Instead I walked up and…read morethere was a back in 5 mins sign, and I have now been waiting for 20 mins.

Such a laid back class, with good pours! He knows his stuff and breaks it down in an easy to…read moreunderstand manner. Love this!

Fantastic wine tasting. Previously, I attended courses in Cotes de Provence, France, Sonoma County,…read moreCalifornia and Washington, DC and this was definitely up there in quality. The difference maker was Keith, the instructor, who is down to earth, detailed, and engaging. With each wine Keith explained it's historical significance and as the class described them, it was easy to share thoughts and participate in the conversation. It was a fun experience where I learned a lot and I look forward to the next lesson.

I am not very easy to please...however the fine wine I bought from this place...pleased me. The…read moreowner and work's are very wonderful, especially that man with bright color hair behind the counter. He will not play my game...but you know who WILL play my game...the lady in the store with me...she was awfully rude to the poor boy working the counter, but he handled it with such dignity and respect I bet all the employees have. They also were incredibly helpful on helping me choose a wine for my next...game. The quality and service was far beyond my expectations and I shall be returning to this fine establishment in the near future. Disrespect this place and you WILL play my game...

Best selection of liquor and champagne I have ever seen. The staff is really knowledgeable.read more

Some 20 years ago Astor Wine and Spirits was located on ...Astor Place. It now sits on Lafayette…read moreand 4th Street...a few steps south of its former location. It is a large warehouse style shop. You would think it has a lot of Spirits but in fact it is much more of a wine shop. It is easy to shop for two major reasons. Number 1-The wine selection is large, spaced out, and organized by country / region/ varietal / then price. And number 2- the staff is plentiful, knowledgeable, and willing to help out! A pleasure! I recently bought some excellent German Trocken Riesling, recommended by a staff member. The wine was fairly priced and excellent. I also bought a bottle of Provence Rose', recommended by another staff member, which I will drink this Sunday for Father's Day. Well, as my father used to say, "we shall see what we shall see.". Five stars to my father and Astor Wine and Spirits.

Used to be great, with helpful and friendly employees. Now, the shop seems only focused on online…read moreorders. The selection is still great, but not a single greeting, smile, or assistance; literally have to chase folks down with any questions. Please, up the customer service. Wegman's down the street is coming for your market share!

I invited Erika for a birthday cocktails workshop and were beyond impressed!…read more I never hosted an event like this, and she helped me plan the themed cocktails (disco night), explained about each and every spirit, built a detailed ingredients list, and made it a really good experience end to end. During the event itself she was super prepared, and guided us through the making of 3 cocktails in a funny, patient, and creative way. I really couldn't ask for a better Mixologist!

If you are thinking about using ERB Mixology, DO IT! Erika…read morehelped me determine what cocktails suited my event, and my guests were blown away by her creativity. Every drink was something to write home about - people are still talking about them! Knowing she was in charge, I didn't have a care in the world, and my party flowed flawlessly. Highly recommend!