I had the fine people at NYC Wine Company host our holiday party of 40 and wow it was simply a…read moredelight all the way through! 1. They pick fun wines that have a story and still accessible (like not the stuff you need to fork over life savings for). 2. As good... if not better than the wines were the cheese and bread pairings. Not just the perfect pairing but amazing in it of itself! 3. The SOMs are just delightful personalities... fun but totally know there stuff.

Wine Classes!…read more Squabbie and I took our first wine class at NYC Wine Class. We enrolled in their introductory to wine course, Wine 101. Andrew Harwood (the founder) was our instructor. He's had experience cultivating wine graps in Hungary, France, and California, to name a few places. He was quite informative and helpful. On top of our dessert wine, we had full glasses of 10 different types of wine. The grape variety for the wines included Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, & Malbek. The wine regions included Oregon, California, Argentina, Italy, and France. The prices of the bottles and their Wine Spectator ratings aren't revealed until after the wines are tasted, as to not provide a bias. There are five rounds of wines pairings, accompanied by a type of cheese. The wine pairings are selected to distinguish the contrasting tastes (e.g. comparison of regions, comparison of vineyard processing, or comparison of grape varieties). The class was a great introduction, and has whetted my desire to learn more about wines. If taken individually, the class would have cost $90, but Squabbie purchased the $275 four class promo package (good for 2 years and splitable amongst friends). I HIGHLY recommend this package (http://www.nycwineclass.com/wine_classes.php#256). I delayed taking this for half a year, I can't believe I waited so long! I can't wait for my next class.

I've taken 2 wine classes (wine 101) and I'm already looking to take the Wine 202 class…read more This is my type of wine class because: - It's located near Midtown Manhattan - The instructor is really chill - You are given different games to play which helps you remember the different wines and information about them - There's a variety of wines - There is no spit bucket (so chances are you'll get lit) - It's an open space so you get to meet other wine lovers Both wine classes I've taken have been on Fridays because you do tend to get a wee bit tipsy testing all of the wines. I first learned of the class through Groupon so I suggest looking there first if you are interested in taking a class here but either way if you interested in learning how to differentiate between the age of wines, the percentage of wines and practice your sense of smell (to determine what's in the wine) this place is for you.

We took the WineO 101 class on a Friday night, and boy was it a good time. The teacher and owner of…read morethe company, Mark, was clearly very knowledgeable of his craft, and his love for what he does is apparent. Students of the class are allowed to enter the rooms 10 minutes before the start of the class. The emails they sent out before the class stated that the class starts promptly at the scheduled time. We started about 7 minutes after the scheduled time, which I actually didn't mind because it gave us a chance to talk to our new friends were seated with. We had the chance to listen to Mark talk about wines, taste 5 different wines along with 4 different cheeses and some cured meat, as well as ask Mark questions we had about wine. We also played a few games for a small prize (drawstring bag with the WineO Club logo on it). It was a really fun way to spend a Friday night. The reason for the 4-star review and not a 5 is because Mark spoke wayyyyyyyyyyyyy too fast. My whole group had trouble keeping up with the information he was sharing, and it was a little annoying because we were all there to learn about wines. The class was supposed to be 2 hours long, but start to finish, it was closer to 1.5 hours, so I'm not sure what the rush was. Definitely not a dealbreaker, and I would definitely go back for another class, but I sure do hope they slow it down next time.

Drinks: 5/5 First time coming here was on an impromptu…read moregirl's night at Chelsea market. We are no wine connoisseurs. I typically enjoy wines that are fruity and sweet from Trader Joe's LOL. Our wine flight contained 3 wines. The portions were generous and the total price + tip came to $34 Service: 5/5 Our bartender was so sweet! We didn't feel intimated at all when looking at the menu. She gave us great recommendations and we ended up going with two wine flights that didn't disappoint! She was super attentive, knowledgable, and made sure to check in on us frequently. Vibe: 5/5 The bar is super cute inside with wine glasses in the background of the bar. We came on a weekday evening and didn't have to wait for a seat at the bar. It's a relaxing envionrment to grab after work drinks or drinks with a friend!

Yelp is saying Corkbuzz has permanently closed, but I visited on Saturday (two days ago!!!) and…read morecan't verify the closure, so I'm writing a review assuming it's open! Corkbuzz is a wine bar inside Chelsea Market. While I typically find Chelsea Market a little too crowded and chaotic to be comfortable, my husband and I dropped in specifically for some wine and a snack in the later afternoon on Saturday. The wine bar is comfortable and cool. We grabbed a couple of barstools, ordered 1 wine (a Slovenian wine for me), 2 cocktails (for my husband; he liked the cocktail so much, he ordered a second), and a white bean dip with focaccia bread, that was garlicky and delicious. It was a comfortable place to enjoy a drink and a snack. I'd be happy to stop by again - if it's still open?!

Beautiful venue with a lot of space to have some tastings, a bottle of wine, some snacks or…read morewhatever you want! Since it was my first time here I decided to do a tasting so I could try some of the wine they have. My husband and I got the Seasonal and the Library. I was surprised by the vintage of some of these wines and they still add them to these tastings! Great value for 5 tastings. Staff was nice and the place was gorgeous. I will definitely come back!

What an amazing experience! The wine tasting was so well done, the staff walked us through all of…read moreBrooklyn Winery's exclusive wines and explained each one beautifully. The rosé was hands-down my favorite. We happened to visit during the launch of the new summer menu, and every dish was incredible. The peach and tomato salad was so fresh, the chef's charcuterie board was perfectly curated, and the peach cobbler? Absolutely life-changing. I'll be dreaming about it for the rest of my days. On top of the amazing food and wine, the service was exceptional. From our server to the bartender, you could truly feel the warmth and hospitality throughout the space. We left already planning our next visit!

I am not very easy to please...however the fine wine I bought from this place...pleased me. The…read moreowner and work's are very wonderful, especially that man with bright color hair behind the counter. He will not play my game...but you know who WILL play my game...the lady in the store with me...she was awfully rude to the poor boy working the counter, but he handled it with such dignity and respect I bet all the employees have. They also were incredibly helpful on helping me choose a wine for my next...game. The quality and service was far beyond my expectations and I shall be returning to this fine establishment in the near future. Disrespect this place and you WILL play my game...

Best selection of liquor and champagne I have ever seen. The staff is really knowledgeable.read more

Teary-eyed and mouth watering at the abundance of deliciousness in Murray's! I went in early so I…read morecould enjoy this without a crowd. Elijah, behind the counter, helped me with my selection. I'd tell him my favorites and he offered up a variety of other cheeses that were similar but expanded the flavors. Go early to beat the crowd! Thanks Elijah!

As a past recipient of Murray's cheese gifts via mail, I was super excited to be in the area where…read morethe actual Murray's cheese shop is located. We were in the area doing our own mini pizza tour, and I had to ensure that our route took us by Murray's. I was hoping to get to try some of their in-house made charcuterie or mac & cheese bar, but our indulgence in nearby pizza places unfortunately left us too full to take on anymore. The shop itself is very well laid out with more options than you could ever imagine. The shop stretches back down a few steps and around the corner where they have much more than cheese. They have excellent options to put together at your whole charcuterie of any size here. They even have some premade options in their cold case if you're looking just for a quick snack for one or two people in a nearby park. I did pick up two options when I was in the store and I will say that both were exactly what I had come to expect for Murray's- delicious. Luckily, or unluckily, I'm not in the area otherwise I think a high amount of my money would be going to the shop.

Perfect place to grab a bottle coming to or from the train. Super reliable and the staff is very…read morefriendly.

Had to make a purchase thru the window on 3rd Ave! Wine was way overpriced. The clerk was not happy…read morewhen a different brand was requested.

Tony and the Gladiator team are incredible. I now don't have to be totally embarrassed when I got…read moreyo a house party because I brought a cheap bottle of wine. Now I walk in with the most tasteful Italian import that I know will leave my host with the wow factor. I ordered a case of the stuff too so the price per bottle is actually pretty cheap. I've sent some bottles as Corporate gifts, which definitely helped my business! Thank you to my friend that connected me with Tony and Gladiator Wine. These guys seem like the best italian wine importer in new york that I've seen (although in fairness I don't know that many others!)

Tony at Gladiator knows how to find top-notch wines from Italy that no one else can find. It's…read morelike he's the only guy who can get these Gems!!!

Such a laid back class, with good pours! He knows his stuff and breaks it down in an easy to…read moreunderstand manner. Love this!

Fantastic wine tasting. Previously, I attended courses in Cotes de Provence, France, Sonoma County,…read moreCalifornia and Washington, DC and this was definitely up there in quality. The difference maker was Keith, the instructor, who is down to earth, detailed, and engaging. With each wine Keith explained it's historical significance and as the class described them, it was easy to share thoughts and participate in the conversation. It was a fun experience where I learned a lot and I look forward to the next lesson.

Best, absolute best selection. If you want a real French cote du Rhône, vaqueras, Pinot noir, this…read moreis the perfect place. Super fast delivery. My favorite on the UWS.

Great experience! I will be back. The beautiful Zeta Phi Beta who helped me was divine! ( from the…read moreDivine 9). I will be back. Thank you my sister for showing such great customer service. Rare these days!