Wine on Wheels 2016, NYC
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When: Saturday, April 16, 2016 @ 1PM
Hot Spot: City Winery, NYC
Deets: Join us on April 16th for the Wine on Wheels Grand Tasting and Silent Auction featuring over 200 wines served by over 60 of New York City's most esteemed sommeliers.
All-Inclusive Experience
This ticket includes all-day access to Wine on Wheels: a seat at the one-hour Pre-Event Seminar; the Meet & Greet Sommelier hour with premium wine tasting; and the Grand Tasting.
Admission $250
11am - 4pm
Meet & Greet Pass
This is a unique opportunity to get early access to the sommeliers in an intimate setting and to sample our premium reserve wines for an hour. This ticket also Includes admission to the Grand Tasting and Silent Auction.
Admission $150
12pm - 4pm
Wine on Wheels Grand Tasting
Admission In Advance: $95 At Event: $125
This is a chance to bid in our silent auction and taste over 200 wines from over 30 different wine regions poured by over 60 of New York City's Top Sommelier community,
1pm - 4pm
Wine on Wheels is proud to announce the return of our popular Fast Track Seminars. During our Grand Tasting and Silent Auction, top professionals will offer four 20-minute seminars covering exciting wine regions and major topics in the field.
Blind tasting with Dana Gaiser and Morgan Harris from Esquire Network’s Uncorked
Join Dana Gaiser and Morgan Harris, two of NYC’s most accomplished sommeliers and allow them to teach you the art of Blind Tasting. Both Dana and Morgan will deductively taste four wines blind with your help and of course they will have no clue on what country, region, grape, and vintage the wines are. Be ready to learn some of their secrets on how to taste like a pro!
1:10pm-1:30pm
Understanding the beauty and diversity of Sake with America’s top importer Joto Sake
Joto Sake continues to be one of the leading importers of Sake into the US. This is a special fast track seminar marking the first appearance of Sake at Wine on Wheels! The Joto Sake experts will help lead you to understand, simplify and choose the best Sake for your palate. You don't want to miss this great opportunity.
1:35pm-1:55pm
Why you need to drink more Natural Wine with Master Sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier
Not only is Pascaline Lepeltier a Master Sommelier and Wine Director of Rouge Tomate but she is also one of the greatest ambassadors of Chenin Blanc and Natural Wine. Pascaline spread the Gospel of Natural Wine well before it became a hot topic, so it goes without saying that 20 minutes with her will get you hooked!
2:00pm - 2:30pm
What’s new in Australia! With Melbourne native and co-founder of Little Peacock Imports Gordon Little
Australia’s native son Gordon Little will take you on a tour of Australia and introduce you to small hands on producers that you may have never heard of. These off the beaten path wines show the brilliance and Terroir that Australia has to offer.
2:50pm-3:10pm
The Fortified Wines of the Languedoc-Roussillon with Jamal Rayyis of Sud de France and chocolates from Jean Francois Bonnet of Tumbador Chocolate
Last but not least, for our last fast track seminar, we bring you some of the best fortified wines made in the world from the Languedoc-Rousillon paired with Brooklyn made Chocolates from Jean Francois Bonnet. Sud de France will give you a breakdown from how the wine is made to when it is bottled. We think this is the best way to end the day!
3:30pm-3:50pm
Hint For The Average Socialite: Tickets are available now!
100% of the proceeds from Wine on Wheels benefits Wheeling Forward, a nonprofit that helps people with disabilities live life to the fullest. Wheeling Forward works with individuals to provide the advocacy, mentorship and support services they need to reach their goals, no matter how big or small.
Learn more at www.wheelingforward.org.
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