If we feel staying on top of everything going on in our fast-paced Gotham is a challenge, imagine how hard it is to stay abreast of the vast changes taking place in New Zealand's wine growing regions on the other side of the world.
Yes, there's Sauvignon Blanc, and yes, most Kiwi wine regions are cool climate--but even these known entities are evolving! Additionally, did you know that New Zealand boasts world class sparkling wines, mountainous vineyards composed of fossilized marine life at 1300ft altitude, and Pinot Noir growing in desert terrains, where vineyards are dotted with cacti push the extreme limits of grape growing?!?
Cement what you know, then come drink to understand what you don't, about one of the world's too often taken for granite wine producing marvels--glorious New Zealand.
Classes are 2 hours long, including a Q&A session with Astor Center Instructor Chris Struck.
What you can expect:
- 1 Welcome wine
- 6 Tasting pours of wines from New Zealand
- Palate-cleansing bread & cheese
- A 20% discount on all wines tasted to use in-store after class
What you will learn:
- A general overview of New Zealand wines: past, present, and future
- How NZ's laws, customs, and consumer preferences have shaped its wine history
- A breakdown of New Zealand's various terroirs and the effects of climate change
- What grapes grow best in NZ's distinct winegrowing regions
- How favorite international varieties grown in New Zealand are similar and different from those grown in other benchmark countries
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Style: Lecture + Tasting
Good for: New Zealand NYC, Wine education, Wine discoveries NYC