Brooklyn Born at Brooklyn Winery

I’m a bit late on reviewing this event, but sometimes you have such a great time at a Unilocal-​sponsored event, that it takes some time to gather your thoughts… yeah…that’s it :).
Brooklyn Winery has been on my radar thanks to the lovely targeted advertising people at Facebook who keep popping their ads on my newsfeed. Needless to say, I’ve been wanting to come here for quite some time and when this event opened up I was ecstatic, and even more so when I actually got in!
The folks at Brooklyn Winery are super passionate about their craft. Their craft is creating delicious wines using locally sourced grapes (thanks for the grapes Finger Lakes region!) and some less-​local ones too (Thanks California with your awesome grape growing climates and stuff!).
Us lucky Unilocalers were given a tour of the space and educated on their fermenting processes, on-​site machinery, the varieties of grapes and tannins used to make certain wines sweeter, drier and more of a vibrant color. We also got to check out the barrels and learn about their bottling process.
After the education part, we got down to business and were given the opportunity to sample 10 wines from their in-​season list. They were all truly phenomenal. My absolutely favorites were their 2011 Petite Sirah and their 2011 Pinot Noir — Russian River.
Once we were walked though Brooklyn Winery’s wine country we were even given our Brooklyn Winery glasses to keep! Awesomepants!
This event was such treat and I’m really glad that I was able to attend. Thank you Peter D. and Brooklyn Winery for planning and executing such a memorable event. Cheers!

What a great event! After checking in, they sent you upstairs to a little waiting area that also served the first tasting of wine… the stainless chardonnay. The place has a very rustic feel to it with reclaimed wood everywhere. It really takes you out of Willaimsburg and puts you in a winery.
Jen S said the event was lovely, that really is quite the perfect adjective to describe the whole affair. Connor was full of information as he took us through the journey of wine making at Brooklyn Winery (yes, they actually make the wine on-​site). The event space is open and beautiful… even though it wasn’t really decorated for anything. After the tour, we did a tasting in the tasting room. It was very nice. Out of all the wines I tried, my favorite was the Petite Syrah.
The people are super nice and very informative. They were open to questions. I can’t wait to go back.

This was my first Unilocal event as an Elite and I will definitely say that this was a great start! The Winery itself was beautiful — lovely décor with a matching staff. The staff was friendly and courteous. The owner Connor was polite and patient — especially when we had all these questions — or even those moments when we didnt:) Even the people who joined me in attending the event seemed pretty cool — even made a new friend or two:)
I thought it was super cool and informative to see how wine was made and the steps throughout the process. We had about 10 tasting (5 whites, 5 reds) and man, I caught a nice buzz! It was a great time and I will definitely return here as a customer. I wonder if they have food here…

That glass was spotless… Brilliantly lit by the few rays of fleeting spring sunlight, crisp and clean stainless steel aged white swirled around it, invading my nose and taste buds with familiar aromas of good Chardonnay…
Sitting room filled with familiar faces and few new ones. Small lights on the walls, memorabilia and old-​time pictures set our mood.
It was incredibly humble to meet the founder and owner, and wonderful staff of Brooklyn Winery. Behind the curtains story was pretty amazing — from finding and shipping grapes to aging process to standing in the middle of cold room next to the rows of barrels, taking it all in.
Tasting, of course, made all those stories come to life. In every sip, in every swirl, it unfolded — the regions, the ideas, the thought behind every kind of wine and every bottle they produce. Few laughs, few jokes, and more than few glasses of wine — this is how great stories and memories are made.
Gorgeous facility is open for tours, tastings, parties & even weddings. And of course there is regular bar and tasting area. Add good wine — and you all set.
Huge thank you to Brooklyn Winery for having us, to Brooklyn Born Series & Peter D. for introducing us to this place.
Brooklyn is there you want to be. Truly.

it was so much fun learning about something i love — wine. and i never knew how complicated, different, and exciting the process was! Connor and Sarah were great hosts who welcomed our questions and encouraged us to ask more. Physically seeing their space, equipment, and of course sampling their wine made was a delight — urban wineries do exist! My favorite part about the event was tasting the various wine selections, sharing our taste experiences in subjective descriptions, and enjoying the company of fellow Unilocalers. Another great event Peter D! And thank you again Brooklyn Winery for your hospitality and generosity — I can’t wait to come back for more!

Thanks so much to Connor, Sarah, and Peter D. for putting together such an excellent event. Brooklyn Winery is a beautiful and classy spot. We’re so lucky that they opened their doors to us for the night. Connor was extremely knowledgable and his passion for his work was impossible to ignore. Sarah was also incredibly knowledgable and a great host. The tour was really interesting and it was great to understand how the wines we sampled were made. Being led from room to room where the wine making processes happen was a really unique and informative experience. Every wine I tried was delicious, but my favorite was definitely the second Pinot Noir. I’m so glad I was introduced to Brooklyn Winery. I’m definitely looking forward to going back for some more of their fabulous wine and to try (what looked like) delicious food.

This event was the best Unilocal event I’ve been to — and that’s saying something!!! I was so surprised to discover this neighborhood gem and I can’t wait to return.
Brooklyn Winery is absolutely lovely, with sexy décor and a rustic classiness that lends itself to so many occasions. I can see someone have a lovely dinner party, celebratory happy hour or even a wedding here. The staff is knowledgable and the wine superb.
The event itself was extremely organized, well thought-​out and delicious. The wine maker was patient and knowledgeable and above all else, interesting. Making wine is a complicated process and it was explained in a way that I understood and appreciated all the more when I sipped the various offerings in their lovely tasting room.
The tasting actually exposed me to wines I never thought to try and I’ll be sure to come back to expand my growing palate.
Thank you Unilocal — you really do know how to throw a great event and a very big thank you to Brooklyn Winery for the truly lovely event yesterday. I was in love from the moment I walked in and my love for you guys grows with every delicious sip.
P. S. I tried the Brussel sprouts after the event and it was by far the yummiest veggie dish I’ve ever eaten, ever. Mind-​blowing!

I thoroughly enjoyed this event and was very impressed by the operation and the wine produced. As an old guy who has visited many of the most famous wineries in Europe, I must say that many of the wines tasted stand up to international standards. And this in Brooklyn!

This was my first Elite event, and I was extremely impressed. It’s a very cozy, inviting place with wood walls and rustic décor, and even though we showed up half an hour early, they were very accommodating. We were greeted with the stainless steel (referring to the way it is fermented) Chardonnay and were led around the wine facilities. The owner was so passionate about his work and how he got into the business and definitely knew the ins and outs of the entire facility. Sarah was so good at explaining all of the wines (and pouring generous portions!) as we toured around the grounds. It was such a comfortable environment, and we ended the evening in a cozy environment sampling a bunch of wines. My favorites were the Pinot Noir fermented in the wooden barrels, and the Cab, both of which had a very wooden, earthy taste. Thanks so much to Brooklyn Winery for getting me out of Manhattan and exploring a comfortable and chill wine tasting experience!

Truly a delightful event! I had actually recently been investigating out of general curiosity if there were places to go for wine tours and tastings that’s not Long Island or Connecticut in New York and had taken a mental note to check out this place some day. Low and behold Unilocal has an event here! Brooklyn Winery is a beautiful space. Some of the rooms are decorated with Victorian wall paper, lamps and sofas, providing a cozy living room atmosphere. While behind the scenes for our tour you got to glimpse the wine barrels, bottling, and processing in its glory. They also have an event area that has a transparent roof looking up to the stars and greenery on the walls, giving you that atrium kind of feel. After a quick but informative tour we were ushered into their lounge area for a tasting. There were way more wines on the menu than I had expected and both Conor and Sarah were great with describing each one individually and personally asking each of us questions on our own specific flavor palate. My favorites were the Petite Sirah and the Cabernet Sauvignon. I like full bodied, dry delicious wine that makes your lips pucker in glee. We were even treated to keeping our own Brooklyn wine tasting glass. Thanks so much for a wonderful evening to Peter D. and Brooklyn Winery.

Yet another excellent Brooklyn Born Unilocal event — thank you Peter D, Connor, Sarah and Brooklyn Winery for being such generous hosts. I live in Brooklyn, and I love to support local entrepreneurs, so this event was a perfect fit for me.
I had never been to Brooklyn Winery before and am so glad to have had the inside experience of a tour and a behind the scenes discussion of the process of wine making. Connor was in-​depth with his explanation of the process — from picking the grapes to the fermentation process to the aging and bottling process. He answered all of the group’s questions with ease and genuine enthusiasm. It’s wonderful to see someone so proud of their end product, and rightly so.
The tastings were plentiful. I was actually shocked that we were able to sample so many — I mean 10 varieties?! I expected maybe half that. I really enjoyed Connor’s explanation of the barrels that he chooses to age the wines in — that he wants the vineyard to speak through, not necessarily the barrels. I tend to shy away from wines that are woody and strongly oak-​y, so this is my kind of winery, for sure.
Overall, I think my favorites were the stainless steel aged riesling and the old vine zinfandel. That said, I loved both of the pinot noirs (for me the los carneros edged out the russian river ever so slightly), too.
I stayed after the tour was over to have more wine, and some food, at the bar area below. What a gorgeous space. I cannot wait to come back. Congrats, Connor on such a successful venture. Thanks again for hosting such a lovely event.

Wow, what a way to try lots of great wines by Brooklyn winery! I have been several years ago but never had a chance to go on a private tour and sample their wines. The owner and staff were knowledgeable, as well as friendly and answered all questions.
My favorite wines were the Zinfandel, Syrah and one of the Pinot Noir’s. We did not sample any food but they have many tasty treats to compliment their wines. I am looking forward to having my bottle at home that I purchased… And coming back this weekend to have more wine! The décor is homey with wood all around you, large wooded bar, communal tables about– tasting rooms upstairs.
Thank you, Bkn Winery for having the elite Unilocal team take over your tasting room :-) Thanks to Peter D, per usual setting up a fine elite Unilocal event! Well-​deserved praise your way… Cheers~

This was a truly lovely event. I learned so much about wine in general… It was really great to be able to ask so many questions. I enjoyed all of the wine but especially the two Pinot noirs and the old vine Zinfandel. Thanks so much to brooklyn winery for the best and most informative/​laid back wine tasting I’ve ever been to!

This event was amazing. I have been to many Unilocal events and this is definitely one of the top contenders for me.
I have only recently in the past year started to get more seriously into wine and I thought that this was the perfect event for a brand new wino. As soon as I arrived I was greeted by our wonderful community leader Peter D and a glass of wine! It cant get any better than that! We briefly sat in a cozy little area before being escorted to the barrel room where there were endless barrels of wine! There were also two other areas where they store wine, crush the grapes, bottle the wine and host events. I really like the fact that the entire wine making process is done at the Brooklyn Winery. Conor the owner gave us a wonderful tour and it is evident that he is extremely knowledgable and serious about his craft. It is obvious that he wants to produce nothing but the best and in fact that is what he has done. In fact he was quiet inspiring, he took a leap of faith with his career and it became a great life changing thing.
The best part of the tour of course was the wine tasting!!! We were comfortably seated at a wood inspired bar and the tasting began. We were able to taste 10 different wines. I believe it was 5 red and 5 white. The wines were all really wonderful. Im not a lightweight by any means and I started getting buzzed. We went thru each wine in detail and had a group discussion. I was highly impressed and we were able to keep our Brooklyn Winery glasses as a souvenir! This wine is pretty exclusive as it isn’t sold just anywhere so I decided to grab 2 bottles! I highly recommend coming here and checking it out! Thanks Peter, Conor and Sarah!!!

Thanks to Unilocal,Brooklyn Winery and of course, Peter D. For this great event!
I had never been to a winery before of any sort and it was great to have Conor, the man behind the wine, show us around and answer all of our questions about the process. Sarah was also super sweet and knowledgeable. We got to try a nice variety of whites and reds with progressing «fullness. «I enjoyed (and purchased) the petite sirah and the old vine Zinfandel and also like the fermented Riesling white.
This was a great time with great samples and it was wonderful to get to know the process of wine making. It also has a great feel for special events. I’m excited to share the wines I’ve purchased and look forward to coming back again!
Thanks again to Conor and Sarah of Brooklyn Winery and to Unilocal and Peter D.
Brooklyn ROCKS!!!