This event is declining. I attended this year after having a blast a couple of years ago. This year, they had a very small selection of wines, so I found myself revisiting the same stations while we were there. The selection wasn't impressive. Seemed like they just purchased cases from the Wine and Spirits store and served it (I feel terrible for admitting that). In the past, you were lucky if you reached all of the stations in time. Also, there were few demonstrations. A nice addition was the food. The samples were amazing! I tasted some of the best nachos I've ever had - they were from Papi's in Brooklyn. I would rate it 5 stars from my first experience, but most recently, it's more like a 3. Second Glass, keep the food, add more wine and demonstrations. I understand that it comes at a price, but people love wine, so they'll probably pay it. Also, I'm not sure if we had the option to purchase the wines, but that would be a great addition for the people who showcase their wine. People will be nice, loose, and ready to buy some of the great wine if you give them the chance to. :) read more

Second Glass Wine Riot - Festivals Near Me - New York, New York

Did you want to try 240 wines in one night? Wine Riot is a fun informal way to try wines from around the world. They had wines from California, Australia, France, Italy, Brooklyn, the Finger Lakes, Chile, New Zealand and Germany. Wine Riot had a fun theme for all the millennials: photo booths, a champagne station and temporary tattoos. My favorite wines were from Chile, New Zealand, Australia and France. And one wine from Germany. I loved the fruity fragrant Blue Nun from Germany. Very fragrant and sweet. Their wine station was decorated with fully bloomed purple orchids. Beautiful. Continuing on the sweet theme, Maison Marcel had this fresh crisp sweet rose blend from France that I loved. Maison Marcel tasted like a perfect digestif or great with a fresh fruit platter. My favorite of the night was the Quintay. The Quintay was buttery minerally rich Chardonnay from Chile. If I had a full pour of this, I would have been happy all night. We didn't even get to try the wines from Italy due to the long line. If you get there at 6pm, the crowd was large but well organized. People would sip, chat to the wine pourer and move on. Definitely eat something fatty before you start, to help slow down the alcohol absorption! Thankfully, me and K got grilled cheese sandwiches from the the Melt Shop, which definitely helped us retain our facilities! Also Cypress Grove cheese had a creamy gritty goat milk cheese (Midnight moon) and a truffle, black pepper, brie-like consistency goat cheese (Truffle Tremor). The cheeses were a great accompaniment with the white wines. Also stay hydrated with Vita Coco! Their booths gave free samples of flavored coconut water. Very helpful to replenish your electrolytes. Also keep taking small sips of water. Water pitchers were circulating to help keep you hydrated. I had a wonderful time with my friends and I really enjoyed trying so many varieties of wine. Thank you Yelp and Emily for tickets! read more

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I'm so happy I went to Wine Riot! It's a fun event dedicated to day drinking...and who doesn't love day drinking...while still being classy...because...WINE! Yeah, the line to get in may be long but it moves quickly and you get your own [plastic] glass to decorate and sip from. The wines vary by type and by region which is awesome because you can travel the wonderful world of vino. There are mini seminar-type classes, photo booths, free samples, and food you can buy (which is a bit pricey for what it is but you know how these events could be). I recommend buying tickets early when the prices are a solid $15 cheaper, but either way it's a good deal for four hours of nonstop wine tasting! read more

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Having scored two free tickets to Wine Riot 2016 opening night, I pulled my husband along with me and trekked down to the city to see what the hype was about. We walked in and were greeted by friendly staff who advised us there was a coat check downstairs and our wine glasses to the left. Went down to the coat check and turned around so quickly. It was an absolute circus with security yelling at everyone to leave. They were really unprofessional and unorganized. For shame. We went back up and took a walk around the room. There was a vast variety of some really nice wines from all different countries and cities. I did notice there were no wines from Israel, which is unfortunate. They have some great wines. I do question why of all countries they forgot Israel. At some of the booths, the people serving wines were not from the actual company so they were not able to inform you much about the wine you're tasting. I did figure that these wines were more of the lower class range which, if you are a wine lover, you wouldn't have loved the wines being served. They did have some food booths, serving ample amounts of delicious eats. I tried a tipsy scoop ice cream sandwich. It was quite old and freezer burnt. Overall it was not the most desired experience so I wouldn't attend again but if you're looking for some bubbly fun with friends, you might enjoy it. read more

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Lessons/Future Advice for others 1) Eat before you get there. A high preference for carbs and protein. Otherwise the wine is going to hit you as you walk around. Wine hits hard. 2) Wine- drink it all. Taste a bit and then discard the ones that you don't enjoy. There is enough for you to try. 3) Food survival- popcorn, chips, coconut water and water are food/water to keep you becoming a hot mess. A lot more wine booths than food. 4) Pictures of favorites- otherwise you don't remember 5) Wear comfortable shoes. 6) Drunk texting..wait, there is something better. Drunk postcards (snail mail)... be prepared with a couple of address These are the one that I liked and enjoyed... read more

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Wine Riot is a super fun and well organized event where folks can try some delicious wines from all over the world. Italy, Spain, Australia, California (obvi), France - you name it and there was wine present to represent. This year was my first time attending Wine Riot even though I've wanted to attend in years past. Tickets are $65 but after tax and service charges, they're more like $70ish. I found volunteering opportunities online and seeing how this year's venue (69th Armory) is located right across the street (and a little up the block) from where I work, I decided to go the philanthropic route (and also score some sweet free passes for all my hard work...and work hard I did - my shift was about 5.5 hours. I scanned tickets into their database as part of the "Front of the House" team, helped pour wine during the "Crash Course" wine classes, gave directions to people about where the bathroom, mercy booth, photo booth and food vendors were and then decided help out at the tattoo booth because I'm always up for being helpful...aaaaaaand I really enjoy temporary tats. Seriously. I easily had like 20 on me by the time I wrapped up Wine Riot the next day with my free [hard earned] pass. While I had a really great time here, after awhile it all began to feel like a blur (not when I was volunteering, but when I got to check it out the next day as a consumer) and some of the wines started to all kind of taste the same (blame it on the wine buzz, haha!). The food vendors were cool - Melt Shoppe was there and so was an empanada place based in LIC, Queens. I couldn't help feeling like all of the food present though was super overpriced. I ended up getting a mac n' cheese empanada and it was oooookay...but certainly not $5 okay for something my people can make in 5 minutes with their eyes closed. Would I return next year? Sure, it was fun. Would I pay? Probably not...I love wine, but I'm definitely more of a craft beer connoisseur and I feel like personally for me, Wine Riot is one of those things that I'm happy with having tried once. Salute! read more

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I had great time here last weekend! It was a great decision to volunteer. Tickets are $65 and $70 with the processing fee, as broke college student I was surely willing to give a few hours of my time to not have to throw in that kind of money. That's ramen/textbook money. lol It was a very well organized event - every volunteer actually had something to do already listed for them. Everything had its place. Each winery had its booth and informed people, as well as each type of wine had its own booth and informed people. The photo booths were placed opposite of each other. The organizers were very outgoing people and they seemed very passionate and excited about their jobs. hmmmm, make sure to write your name on your cup/"glass," at some point a lot of people start leaving them behind and dropping them. haha The bubbly bar was fun and festive-looking, but people were clinging wayyy too hard onto it. I wanted champagne, but so did everyone else, so I fled to the next and most girly thing that I could find - Moscato! There was Moscato everywhereeee and I'm not complaining. Don't worry, Wine Riot did not make a Prosecco drinker out of me. There was a booth serving quick wine cocktails that was awesome and creative. Wow, there were so many options!Tried some pretty good stuff. The wineries were giving out lots of knick knacks. I came home with lots and lots of reusable bags - and lots of fun crap that I don't really need. What can I say? Drunk me looooooves free stuff. lol I got a little wine shaped USB thing that is dope asf tho. The people pouring were nice and most of them tried to explain what to expect from each sip. The crash courses were pretty interesting and went on for most of the night. It was hard to pick one because they filled up fast and were happening simultaneously. The people teaching you were very passionate about their wine. Didn't like the venue very much. The DJ was working hard but I couldn't really hear the music. I also wish there were more food options and that the ones that were there actually took cards. I was about to go for a $10 grilled cheese but my dreams were shattered. There was a booth offering some AMAZING goat cheese samples that saved me. lol Yes, unfortunately after a few hours everything starts tasting the same and you are drunk, so you head to the Photo Booth and type in the wrong email - only to head to the tattoo booth to get yourself a gold tattoo but not any tattoo - a tramp stamp - but that's fine because it'll come out in the next day or two, just like that Photo Booth picture that is gone forever. read more

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Loved this event! I was lucky enough to win tickets from Yelp a couple months back and had a blast. Soooo much wine! It's a shame that I was a bit hungover, because I would have definitely drank a lot more. Nice set up and they weren't too stingy with the pours either. Everyone working was also really friendly. If you're a wine lover, this is an event that you can't miss. I regret not writing down the wines I really liked..but I guess that just means I'll have to go again. We gave the event a couple laps..tried maybe 10-15 wines and headed out. I was so sad to leave, but my fault for having one too many the night before. I will be back next time for sure (and no drinks the night before)!! read more

This was my first wine event I have ever attended and it was SO worth it! Tickets are around $60-80, depending on when you purchase them (earlier the better). I had actually found out that I could volunteer through my hard working services for a shift to attend another one as a thank you. I'm glad I got to experience both aspects. When I came to actually attend the event I was running late due to the F train being a worthless piece of shit in Brooklyn on weekends. Line was wrapped around the building upon arrival but it moved with lightning speed. Yay Second Glass volunteers for their speedy checking in process! I was off to booze and schmooze for close to 4 freaking hours! Interesting and exciting things to take note of other than all the copious amounts of wines: -Photobooths and Selfie Booths - Always fun -Free beautiful WineRiot postcards to send out in a little mailbox to loved ones or not loved ones. Lol. -Temporary Tattoos and Decorate Your Own Wine Glass with markers and paints -A various assortment of wine educational classes that both inform and let you sample close to 8 different wines per session. They aren't too long either! Just roughly 15-20 minutes. -The Bubble bar in the back for sampling a variety of champagnes and prosecco -The CHEESE STATION because CHEESE! EVERYONE LOVES CHEESE! Especially if it involves TRUFFLE INFUSED CHEESE. Ahhhhh. (From Cypress Grove) -The Wine Cocktail Station. Something I am not used to but very innovative and interesting drinks. -There is food everywhere. Some a bit pricier than others but really good options: Dos Toros, Luke's Lobster, Jessi's Empanadas, Beechers (Who kept giving us cheese while working. I love them and they are my new heroes), Brooklyn Oyster, Tipsy Scoop, and Melt Shop. -The giveaway swag. Ranging from bottle openers to stickers to key chains to tote bags. Or Uber discounts. Sweet! They probably change things up a little bit each year but I was thoroughly impressed. No table got too insanely crowded at any point. The crowd was pretty controlled and not too unruly. There were enough wine tables that there was no way in any physical capability or state of mind that I could sample every single thing offered there which made me state in my glory of consumption: "THIS IS WINE DISNEYWORLD!" read more

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Went to Wine Riot 2016 Opening night and I wish I had another ticket for the second night !! Piece of advice please east something before arriving as those sips of wine will get you pretty buzzed !! This event overall was very well organized, besides the wine they had cheese booths (Which I Loved) Vita Coco booth serving up fresh coconut oil popcorn (Delish) and fun sections like the temporary tattoo booth and their photo booth where when you upload a picture to IG they can print it right then and there for you !! Also with the help of the Second Glass app there is sort of a scoreboard listing the top ranked wines, and when I found #1 white wine I was very very impressed!! Be warned some of the people doing the pouring aren't directly working for the wine distributors some are just volunteers so for those that like to ask questions be mindful that some may not be answered. In conclusion a great time!! Water for hydration everywhere which was very nice, and delicious NYC favorite food booths !! Oh and Bring cash !! read more

Second Glass Wine Riot - Cute temporary tattoos so sad that it rubbed off so quickly :/ - Festivals Near Me - New York, New York

Wine Riot is a pretty cool event to sample all different types of wine and learn more about them. I went to all the past three events in NYC, and must say that it's gets more crowded over the years. The first year they hosted the event out in Chelsea over three floors which was probably the best venue thus far. Each winery had their own booth and you can use the second glass app to look up your favorite one. There was enough space for everyone to move around and it didn't feel crowded. The past two events were located at the 69th regiment armory. It seemed like they downsized with less wineries but had a lot more people. The booths were organized by winery and types this time ( pinot noir, cabernet, riesling, etc). I guess it was nicer if you had a favorite type of wine to check them out at one booth. This past event in March, I arrived maybe 10 minutes after 7pm and the line was literally around the whole block. There was a security guard sort of checking IDs in the front but skipping people here and there to keep the line moving. Once we made it to front after about 15 minutes of waiting, the huge line was split into four. The scanning of the tickets was seamless and we grabbed our cups and made our way to the wines. My favorite booth of all time is Quadry winery because of their fabulous concoctions. I'm glad I visited them first to have their electra sangria because they were gone towards the end of the night. So wine riot had different classes going on throughout the night to teach you more about wine. They had three separate areas with three classes going on simultaneously. I went to the one about the differences between cabernet sauvignon and merlot. It was pretty informative and now know that cabs have more tannin which is why they taste bolder. The classes fill up fast so I guess come 5-10 minutes prior. There's also an nice large photo booth with plenty of props. There's an instagram printer too if you post your photos with the appropriate hashtag. I noticed that this year had an extra selfie photo booth. The lines for photos grew longer as the night went on. They've got a bubble bar which I didn't bother checking out this year since it was really packed. The tattoo area was improved with gold tattoos. The workers were really patient with everyone especially those that wanted a million of tattoos while everyone was crowding around. Maybe a line next time instead of everyone toppling over each other to get a tat. This year they added Melt shop and Beecher's to their food options. They had Luke's lobster, Brooklyn Oyster party, Dos Toros, and Tipsy Scoop for their past events. The lines for food can get pretty crazy so I'd recommend either eating prior or braving the line. I only shared a cheese platter with the bf and that itself was 10$ for few pieces of cheese. Also, the line for coat check and the bathroom can get pretty crazy. The girls line was so long that a lot of them went to the men's bathroom. Overall, this past event was okay and the earlier events were a lot better. The crowds were less crazy and there was more room and order. I still had a good time, but guess I'm just wining about the venue. read more

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I love Wine Riot. Be warned, this is more party than proper wine tasting and don't spit, at Wine Riot you swallow. They do a great job with the add-ons and offer usually two varieties of photo booths. What drunk person doesn't love putting ridiculous props on and holding up cheeky signs for a camera? My personal favorite is the tattoo bar. Remember those temporary tattoos you put on when you were a kid? Yeah, these are those but for adults and feature a variety of designs including the flash tat metallic shiny kinds. What drunk person doesn't love waking up with a mermaid tattoo on their arm? Thank god this time it washes off. There are tasting seminars for those who would like to actually learn a little something. A Bubbly bar for the champagne lovers. Post cards they will mail to someone for you - my mom was very happy to receive my drunken note, a little confused by it, but nonetheless Wine Riot made my irresponsible, drunken, silly self look good and for that I am thankful. Giggling groups of girls drinking wine from penis straws while wearing their matching outfits and bachelorette sashes may be spotted - as they should be, this is kind of the perfect start to a bachelorette party. If you consider yourself a total wine connoisseur and you're willing to shell out the big bucks for a nice glass, Wine Riot is probably not for you. This is more about new wines on the market and affordable selections. If you're in your 20's or 30's and love the wine store specials you're likely to feel right at home here. read more

With over 250 wines to sample what's not to love about wine riot. Shoutouts to boo and yelp for hooking a girl up. Entering the venue was a breeze since we arrived an hour later when the doors opened. We breezed past the check in and grabbed a plastic wine glass (perfect, because you know someone's bound to have a mishap). The venue was split up into regions, clever right? We started our tour in Eastern Europe and ended up in Cali. This was my second wine event and I can honestly say the selection here is top notch compared to the previous wine tasting event I attended this year. read more

If you're a wine drinker, you HAVE to go to a Wine Riot event. It was one of the most well-run events I've ever gone to. Let's set the scene - three floors of wine booths. I'm not talking about 2 floors and then one half floor; all three floors had wine flowing for 4 full hours. There was a sparkling wine section as well, and some 20 minute classes. I took the sake tasting class, where you were able to learn about how sake is made and what makes a good rice wine. They also let us sample 4 different sakes (two of which were supposedly high-end ones). That alone was worth the price of admission. Also, it got me and my friend pretty, pretty drunk. There was also a ton of other goodies, like a photo booth, temporary tattoos, and... FOOD! A bunch of food vendors were around. Familiar names like Luke's Lobster, Dos Toros, Beecher's Handmade Cheese and some others I hadn't heard of before, like Tipsy Scoop (liquor infused ice cream... as if all the wine wasn't enough), Brooklyn Oyster Party, and Kaia Wine Bar (South African wieners). Again, I can't express again how well-run this event was. The booths were stocked full of wine. You were able to wash your glass out at any of the stations. There were prize stations. There were bathrooms on every floor, and the staff made sure the guys could go to the men's bathroom. Security made sure everyone was safe walking up and down the stairs. And best of all, everyone looked like they were having a great time. Some notable mentions of my favorite wines: -Great American Wine Co - Red Blend (2012) and Cabernet (2012) -The Seeker - Malbec (2011) -Zin - Your Face (2011) -Cameron Hughes - Cabernet Suvignon (2012) -Oyster Bay - Chardonnay (2013) -Zipz - Merlot (2010) and Cabernet (2010) -Alkoomi - Cabernet Merlot (2010) and Riesling (2012) -Wits End - 2013 -Stella Bella - Skuttlebutt Savignon Blanc (2012) -Custom Wine Company - Asto Pino Noir (2011) -O Wines - Red Blend (2010) -Chateau Ste. Michelle - Syrah (2011) -Villa Maria - Savignong Blanc (2013) -Bandit - Cabernet and Pinot Grigio -Las Rocas - Viñas Viejas Garnacha (2009) And that's just the wines I liked. I tasted at least twice as many. Second Glass also has a very useful mobile app for rating the wines and making notes. The also had a running scoreboard of the top wines (for both men and women), which was pretty cool. By the end, the app was pretty laggy though. Not sure if it was my phone or just traffic volume. Anyway, Wine Riot was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Can't say I learned too much (if you want a wine class, go to a wine class), but I found some new favorite wines and got considerably tipsy. So there's that. Full disclosure: I won tickets to this event through Yelp, but I would highly recommend shelling out the $60 ticket price for it in the future. read more

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Had a great time at Wine Riot! Thanks Yelp for the hookup! I'm not a wine connoisseur by any means and just recently started being a real grown up and having wine with dinner instead of vodka. This was a great way to taste different wines and learn a little about this drink. I arrived about an hour and a half after it started so I didn't experience any waiting or long lines. Check in was super easy and they handed you a cute plastic cup to try out all the goods. I loved the app that Second Glass has and went well with the event. I was able to save the names of my favorite wines I tasted or make notes of the ones I didn't. It listed every booth at the event and you could even see which wines were the most popular based on the votes on the app. There were wines from every region and crash courses which let you take a seat and sample about 6 more wines per class. There was a photo booth, temporary tattoos, a postcard mailing station and a variety of foods (for an extra price). I remember seeing The Melt Shop, an empanadas stand, a taco stand (very yummy) a lobster roll stand and ice cream. I saw an oyster bar but I don't eat oysters so not sure if they were any good. There was a turkey jerky sampling and free bags of multigrain crackers and popcorn. If you don't know a lot about wine and want to try a whole lot at one time, this is your place! Fun date night or girls night out. read more

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Wine riot, what an awesome event. Very well organized especially with so many people. I can't wait for the next one

We went to Wine Riot over the weekend (at a different location - the armory at lexington and 26th street). We got there about 20 minutes after and a huge line of people were just being let in. Surprisingly, no one was checking ID's so that was one less hassle and made the lines move a little faster. I didn't pay but tickets were $60 and the event lasted from 1pm to 5pm. Basically, there's a huge open space with wine booths set up. In the back of the venue there were 4 or 5 classes where you could be educated on different wines (we opted out of these but they seemed to be well attended). There were 2 tattoo stations in the front, and 2 photo booths in the back. There was also a standalone photo op where you stick your head in a beauty queen's body - you know, the stuff you'd see at carnivals -, a cocktail / mixed drinks station where you could get a decent sized glass of one of four cocktails, and a bubbly booth specifically for champagne. Food vendors were on the periphery and included Melt grilled cheese sandwiches, empanadas from jessy's baked goods, ice cream, jerky, lobster, mexican food, cake in a jar, and I might be forgetting one other vendor. The food was not included in the cost of the ticket and most vendors gave very small portions for a lot of money. For example 2 small veggie empanadas were $7, my boyfriend's sandwich from melt was $8, the cake in a jar was $9. There was a DJ paying on the second level but the sound system was really bad. The doors were also opened so it was brick cold inside the space. We didn't use the bathroom or check our coats so we didn't have to deal with long lines there, but the food lines were a little ridiculous - we're talking 20+ minutes of waiting for a sandwich. One guy proposed to his girlfriend at the start of the event... which I thought was a weird and not very romantic. The crowd all seemed to be in their early to mid 30's, the majority being in the mid 20's. There were lots of big groups of friends as well as couples or smaller groups (2 girl friends). People were generally happy (of course, we were all drinking wine) but getting a taste was a bit of a hassle since there was no real order... people were just clumped in groups and inching their way towards the pourer so they could be next in line. Of course, you also had those who would park themselves at the front trying to taste everything at the bar while others waited behind them (inconsiderate people everywhere you go). We enjoyed our time there but if we had to pay $60 to attend we definitely would not have gone. The show was sold out though so apparently people are digging this event. I think they should pick a classier venue, consider the sound read more

Four hours is actually more time than you really need. Had and made it may zing experience with some friends and would definitely go back again however I would probably pace myself a little better now. read more

Second Glass Wine Riot - Waiting in line for wine riot 2016 NYC..,get there 30 minutes before!!! - Festivals Near Me - New York, New York

I had heard about this event over the years & had been wanting to check it out. Sadly, my friend & I weren't impressed at all. All the wines tasted the same, could it be the plastic glass? You couldn't pick up any aroma on the wines. There were a couple of decent white wines that we tried but not too thrilled with the reds. Mostly a very young demographic, 20 some year olds wanting to get drunk on shots of wine without much concern for the actual tasting and the quality. And most of these people would just hog the tasting stations. Can see how it would be fun for that age group. The venue is very large so luckily it didn't get cramped. The food vendors were good. Had some really good lobster mac n cheese with truffles & a good Empenada. But in about an hour or so we were ready to go elsewhere and have a real glass of wine. Checked it off my list, but I won't go again. read more

Wine riot was a VERY cool and unique way to try ALLLLL of those wines that I see in my staple shops, but never have the heart, liver or wallet to try. If you're a serious wine drinker, this is like Christmas! I will ABSOLUTELY be going to the next one (in September) and bringing a large group with me! I went solo this trip and met up with tons of nice people at the event. I mean, if you can't make friends over free wine, there's something wrong with that situation. Arrive hungry so you can gorge yourself on tacos, lobster rolls, & charcuterie platters! The only criticism I have about the event was the venue. Center 548 is very far west and a multi-floor space is less than ideal for hundreds of people trying to navigate narrow stairwells. The lack of coat check on opening night was very inconvenient, but these things do happen. GO! Buy your tickets now! Tell your friends- MAKE THEM COMMIT! They'll thank you later! read more

First of all, I want to say that I had an *amazing* time at Wine Riot. It was a blast! I enjoyed the wine and the delicious food. The place was lively and everyone seemed to have a good time as well. The reason I am giving this 2 stars is because I became very sick two days later (sore throat, fever). I noticed that a lot of the people pouring the wine were allowing the bottles to directly touch everyone's wine glasses (and there were a ton of people who attended). I was told that it didn't matter because the alcohol would kill the germs, but obviously that wasn't the case. I have been sick for 5 days now with no signs of this illness going away soon. I had an absolutely wonderful time at Wine Riot, but would not want to repeat this illness next year. It is a shame, because otherwise I would've loved to return. I also want to mention that my friend came with me to Wine Riot and did not drink (I was the only one who drank). He ate the food only and did not get sick. read more

I wasn't impressed with this event. To be honest all the wine tasted the same and it seemed like a bunch of adults trying to get drunk off of shots of wine. I felt bad for the people trying to describe the wines because as a bunch of people got poured a little wine, the pourer would begin to talk about the wine and people would walk away and another group would come in. There were a few good vendors but the lines were very long. The venue was huge which was good so there is plenty of room to move around. I probably won't go again to this event. read more

I went a few years ago when the event was in Brooklyn (at 1 Hanson Pl.) and was so happy to have scored a couple tickets to this years' event. There were three floors full of various wineries: on the 2nd floor: Dry vs. Sweet, Oaked vs. Unoaked, Old World vs. New World. The 3rd floor was comprised of Local wineries (Brooklyn Winery, Finger Lakes, etc.) and some World wineries. And, on the 4th floor there were more World wines and Californian wineries. I did try a number of wines that I hadn't heard of, particularly some from Argentina and Chile: Crios Rose of Malbec, La Posta Tinto Red Blend and a Casa Silva Carmenere. The bubbly bar on the 4th floor with Champagnes and Proseccos was fun too. I also enjoyed the cheese samples from Cypress Grove Chevre. However, there were some things that made the experience not so enjoyable. There were DJ's on every floor and the music was so loud that one could hardly hear a thing. For me, going to a wine tasting is an opportunity to learn about the vineyard and the wines produced there. I like to be able to peruse the wines being offered at each booth and then be able to hear the reps from the wineries talk about the different offerings. This wasn't possible to do on account of the blaring music. Many of the reps were yelling in order to be heard. The other thing that was irritating--and I know this has nothing to do with the Second Glass group--was the fact that the crowds were so pushy. I felt like I was at a happy hour with a bunch of pushy, self entitled idiots. People were shoving their way to the front and asking for pours, totally oblivious to anyone else around them who also might have wanted to try some wines. Come on now, the event was four hours, stop being a jerk who just wants to get drunk. I also think that perhaps the space was a bit too small for Wine Riot. Bring it back to Brooklyn next time around. read more

Fun time. Lots of wine. But I was really disappointed that I couldn't get the app to work/let me sign in.

I don't get it. The venue is shabby. The people introducing the wines aren't from the vineyard or a distributor (none that I met). The pours are tiny. Lots of the wines are pretty shabby quality. There is no real order to how the tasting works or the knowledge sharing by wine works. Almost all of the white wine was sitting out at room temperature. There was a dj with a terrible amp and speaker setup that might as well have been itunes piped music. No food is included. It is $60+ and the bathrooms etc are pretty manky/in need of an update. I do not recommend doing this if you like wine. Ever. It is only fun if you are hanging out with a big group of buddies but I suggest you recreate by each of you and your buds bring a specific bottle of wine for $30 to one apartment, you each bring some shareable food or order out and then do your own taste test with some tunes. THEN go out for the night! read more

I'm glad I had a chance to try it but it was not quite as grand as I expected. The venue space was big enough to hold everyone but the DJ could barely be heard, the food should be at least discounted, the wine vendors were all very friendly but the stations were packed sometimes 5 people deep so it wasn't always easy to get a tasting, and even though the event ended at 11pm, many booths were closing shortly after 10. Coat check and bathroom lines were extremely long which also are into the 4 hour event. I had fun with my friends but would not attend again in the future. read more

Complete waste of time. Way overpriced for just tasting, no food included. Venue (armory) was not in line with the $60 ticket cost. Line to get in was ridiculous. People pouring not knowledgeable about wine at all. Couldn't buy any on the spot either or place orders. App did not work. read more