NYC Wine Class

Love this place. I’ve been to Wine 101, 14 wines 1 night, and Italy. The wines are delicious, and Andrew is very knowledgeable. Great for a gift or special occasion. If you’re on the fence come! I’ve been to several wine classes and this place is my favorite.

Andrew led an amazing class! Great value and a wonderful time! The wines were fantastic and I learned a lot.

My fiancé and I took the Italian wine tasting class and it was perfection. We have taken several different classes in the city and this was BY FAR the best class we’d ever taken. The instructor Andrew was great, he explained the fundamentals behind each wine/​region so that we understood the basics without trying to overload us with too much info. We tried TEN different wines paired with 5 cheeses and different breads, and also were allowed to serve ourselves any of the wine that was left over at the end — when does that ever happen?! We highly recommend this class and will definitely be back.

What a great experience, and super fun. Took this class for the first time 2 Weeks ago, i mean who doesn’t love vino ! Very high Quality will return soon

Fun activity! This wine class was the most information I’ve gathered on wine since watching the SOMM documentary (which anyone who’s into wine should watch!). I highly recommend this as something fun and new to try in the city. My boyfriend got us 2 tickets for a Saturday class at 5pm.
We went to the Wine 101 class but they have several different types. We tried 10 wines and 5 of those are paired with a similar type of wine from different regions/​climates. It was awesome to learn the differences step by step. I think for once I was finally able to differentiate between two of the same type of wine. I learned I prefer wines from warmer climate regions. They even teach you how to pair with different cheeses that I’ve never tried before.
Definitely go. It’s informative, fun and Andrew was a pretty laid back instructor. The class had about 20 students and we met some great people. I want to go again for a different class. Great time!

High quality experience, definitely for those who want to learn about wine. Andrew, instructor and owner is extremely knowledgable and refreshingly passionate. Coming from the production angle, he aims to educate without influencing personal preferences.

We had a delightful time tasting the different wine types. We took the french wine class and the cheese pairings were perfect. If you are a fan of Wine and Cheese, this is most definitely the place to go! We tasted about 10 types of Wine with about 5 different cheese types and they explain you how you’re supposed to pair them up. The instructor is really knowledgeable and makes the experience feel very real. My husband and I are wine connoisseurs and we had a wonderful time! I got a little typsy towards the end of the class but it was surely a happy feeling! I thought its slightly overpriced but I think you pay for the experience and I would surely go back to cover a different region next time around ;)

It doesn’t get better than this. I’ve taken a half dozen classes and Andrew does a phenomenal job. He is super knowledgeable and friendly. The wine and cheese pairings are great. The wines are always excellent and he picks wine in a broad range of price points.

Wine and cheese tasting with amazing breads too! The owner is Andrew is very charming and very knowledgeable. I learnt a lot about French red wines over the 2 hours class. I didn’t get drunk which was a challenge as you get to sample over 10 wines. I would have appreciated a much smaller class (we were 30 people) found it less intimate and less social.
Would definitely recommend it!

We received wine 101 as a gift and were excited to give it a try. To be honest, we were bit disappointed. To start, the class started 30 min late with no ‘sorry we running late’ or any indication to what was going on. Once the class started, it was bit lacklustre. The wine wasn’t to our palette but the pairings with multiple snacks was nice. The overall setting/​ambiance is well done and nice for a date night. I did find it bit pricey, even for NYC.

We had a great time here for the Wines 101 class. You try about 10 wines, in pairs to show different aspects of wine, and each set of wines was paired with very good cheese. Also, plenty of water, olives and bread, and some salami at the end as well.
Very informative and just a lot of fun. Be careful not to get drunk!

16 wines, 8 cheeses, one night = awesome!
Came here with my boyfriend for my birthday and it was such a good time! They pair the wines and cheeses perfectly! Andrew really knows what he is talking about. It was really interesting learning about the differences in wine and how its made. There is alot more that goes into it than you think. The only issue, was that he talked low and fast, so if you can try to sit near him. The room is spacious and has a cool NYC vibey feel to it. It was also very nice of them to offer people to stay after the class, to have some of the wines they tried in class to finish off some of the bottles.
I definitely recomend this if your looking for something fun and interesting to do. I know I will be back to take some of the other classes that they offer! This was one of the best birthday gifts I have ever recieved!

Great place to take a wine class. I have been twice now one for «16 wines and 8 cheeses» and «Napa vs Bordeaux». The space is great and the classes are both fun and educational. The price is a little higher than most but I think we’ll worth it.

I came here for a 16 wine and 8 cheeses class. i did not know what to expect, but this is really a great date night or girls night experience. Andrew, the owner, gives a great lecture on the difference between cold climate vs. warm climate wines, which wines are more acidic and which have more sugar. Me, being the nerd I am, loved the informal yet informative class aspect of it. I have to say I was a little scared by tasting 16 different wines, but if there is one you don’t like, you can simply dump it and start fresh with the next round of wines. I loved how they paired cheeses that complimented and enhanced the flavor of each wine. This idea is really genius! I went with my sister and it seemed we were the only non-​date couple, but it was totally fun. Along with the wine and cheese, is ample amounts of water and some olives and bread are also served. I highly recommend this, for a different kind of date. I can not wait to try the rest of the classes. I learned so much and tried wines I’ve never heard of, or might have never ordered. Good stuff!

Came here with some friends and had a blast! As soon as we came in we were seated and immediately given 2 wines and some cheese (before class officially started). It was nice to not have to wait for all participants to get started.
Andrew ran the class and is extremely knowledgable about wines.
16 wines and 8 cheeses was definitely a lot but gave a broad overview of different wines.
We met some really nice people (though it seemed like most people came in couples).
If you need an overview on wine and are open to trying a lot of different wines, come to this class.
Looking forward to the next one!!!

«16 Wines, 8 Cheeses, 1 Night», «Thank god I took the train and didn’t drive» because you won’t be walking too straight after 16 wines.
Yes, Andrew knew more about wines then anyone I ever met and he wasn’t all «wine snobby» about it if you know what I mean.
But, what was really great was sitting at one of the large tables, meeting new people, making new friends, having a real fun time. drinking really good wine and cheese. It doesn’t get much better then that.
The servers were really nice, gave you tons of bread and cheeses. The wines were really good.
I’m going back for the Italy wine class and France wines and Napa vs Bordeaux…

We did the Wine 101 — fun class! Instructor spoke a bit fast/​under his breath but overall great.

What an amazing class! A friend and I took the «Italy North to South» class last night and were so impressed with everything about it. The wine selection certainly helped us to learn a little bit about a number of wine varietals and regions, plus the owner/​teacher Andrew was full of information, without a bit of pretension. We were especially excited to find out that every two wines would be paired with cheese!
I felt like I got my money’s worth, and that I can be more secure in choosing a wine next time we go out for Italian.

Wow, am I glad that the lovely boyfriend got me this for my birthday…
Tonight was fantastic. I’ve been to many, many wine tastings and classes and this was, by far, the best I’ve experienced.
I was in awe of Andrew. His experiences and knowledge of wine are really unmatched by anyone I’ve met in person.
Sixteen Wines, 8 Cheeses was a great class. The evening was wonderfully paced so that we didn’t get intoxicated too quickly and had time to fully experience and enjoy each cheese and wine pairing. One cheese we had was probably the best either of us had ever tasted. The wines were all surprisingly affordable (under $ 30, with most coming in around $ 15). The service was great with endless bread and olives to go with the wines and cheeses.
I would absolutely, positively come back for another class with Andrew. It was well worth the money.

Going into my experience at the NYC Wine Company, I will fully admit that I knew NOTHING about wine. I chose bottles at the local wine store based entirely on price (super cheap) and if the label had an animal on it (monkeys always equal a purchase in my book).
I didn’t quite know what to expect from the Wine 101 class, though I was excited to taste some wine and hang out with awesome friends. I had no idea that I would have an incredible night on the town, taste some of the best wine of my life, and actually learn WHY I like certain white wines (turns out that I like white wines that are gown in cooler locations).
The set-​up of the NYC Wine Company is ideal… it’s located just above a wine store on 23^rd Street in Chelsea. It’s a nice open space, great for private parties but also for the classes that are run nightly by the proprietor, Andy, and his team. The Wine 101 class was low key and fun, and I think our small group of six really gave Andy a run for his money since we had lots of questions (and were a little drunk… we didn’t really TASTE the wine… we DRANK the wine)…but he had lots of answers, too. Some cheeses were brought in to complement the ten wines we tasted, and it was interesting to learn how different flavors in the wine are enhanced by certain cheeses. And at the end of the night, there was a blind taste test to see if we’d really learned anything… and somehow I was the one who went home with the bottle of pink prosecco! Thank goodness I share well.
I would absolutely return to NYC Wine Company… now that I’ve passed Introduction to Wine, I’m ready for something far more advanced… plus, I like to drink.