Kick off the Year of the Snake at our lively celebration welcoming the Lunar New Year where we will learn about pairing wine with festive food for the Chinese holiday. Gain practical food pairing skills for Asian flavors that you can use year round with your take out and local BYOB restaurant.
Join certified sommelier Joyce Lin for a 2-hour class combining Lunar New Year traditions and fantastic wine pairings.
What you can expect:
- 1 welcome sparkling wine
- 6 wines from various countries, each paired with Lunar New Year dishes
- 5 tasting portions of traditional Chinese Lunar New Year favorites
- Expert-led tasting notes and pairing advice to enhance your wine and food knowledge
- A 20% discount on all wines tasted to use in-store after class
What you will learn:
- Essential principles of pairing wine with Chinese cuisine
- Insider tips for selecting wines for your own Lunar New Year feast
- The customs and culinary traditions of Chinese Lunar New Year
- Learn how to toast in Mandarin and share wishes of prosperity and happiness
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Style: Tasting + Discussion
Good for: Wine tasting, Food Pairing Wine class NYC, Things to do in New York in January