- red wine blending is such a fun activity - pizza was delicious and plentiful - they don't do bubbly mixes - white wine blending may or may not ocme - I can't wait to try my newly made bottle - You make tinctures of 4-5 different wine of different percentages of each to create your own person ultimate bottle of wine - the activity is fun and totally different - u even get to cap and cork the wine, which is cool - staff is totally knowledgeable about wines and wine making process read more

A friend an I saw an ad on Facebook for the Pizza and Wine Blending experience and since we both like pizza and wine we figured why not? Well it was AWESOME! The place is in an industrial / warehouse area of Hicksville but don't let that deter you, once inside you are first hit with the smell of oak from the barrels and see cases of wine for sale. We met Vincenzo the owner, Thomas & Eric the wine makers and the very friendly lady (sorry don't remember you name) who checked us in and helped with the blending. Everyone was super friendly, knowledgeable and spent time explaining about the wines and the wine making & blending The actual blending experience is so much fun, you get to play mad wine scientist and create you're own special blend bottle to take home! Additionally there was a pizza truck from @sidehustleBread turning out 5 different amazing pizza's. The owner Jim Serpico was so nice and I highly recommend his pizza. I was told by another person there that his bread is also amazing, I'm going to have to find out. There are many different wines available for sale along with some of the yummiest chocolates I've ever had. I highly recommend this experience! read more

Stop by to pick up 2 cases of Red wine When I was introduced to the winemaker Tom. Very pleasant and nice gentleman. So I asked him where's your vineyard. They don't have a vineyard what they do is they buy wines from all over the world have them shipped to them and then they produce the delicious wine. I have not tried the wine So the reviews are coming. You showed me around showed me the process. Right now hes making a gym beam Whiskey barrel with wine. Sounds delicious They also have a winemaking for individuals where you could buy a barrel or you could buy 2 bottles if you want. read more

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What a fun experience! My husband and I just got back from Italy and we were feeling inspired to make homemade pasta so we signed up for a pasta making class here. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. The cooking studio was so clean and open and spacious. The chef was so informative and talked us through all the steps and encouraged us. It was so much fun to make the pasta and then eat it right after! So fresh and delicious! After our class we decided to give our parents a class as a Christmas gift. They made cavatelli and loved it as well. I would definitely try another class read more

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This will (technically) be my first review of 2020 as I visited wineUdesign once the calendar page turned to this doubled-up year. This is also (technically) my first gold badge review so I wanted to make it memorable. And while we're at it, I (technically) enjoyed an experience here that had little to do with wine. How so? Well within the walls of wineUdesign is an entire kitchen setup and the other aspect of the spot: The Cook's Studio. Here's where my girlfriend and I fixed up an edible storm last Friday night. You see, it was a gift for the lady and one that was truly memorable, and pretty tasty I might add. I mean what wouldn't be memorable (and delicious) when it involves tacos? Yep, that's what we made, everyone's favorite Mexican handheld. But don't start thinking things were that simple. We basically began from scratch, mixing our own flour tortilla dough, braising chicken in a wonderful chipotle and sofrito sauce, chopping up vegetables that we doused in vinegar for a little pickled taste, and concocting fresh guacamole to round out our meal. Oh, we did also fry up those tortillas ourselves, just sayin'. We were our very own Taco Bell, except the quality was legit! What also was legit was, well, more of a who. Chef Victor (or perhaps Guy Fieri's doppelgänger) was a true gem of the evening. Super fun, friendly, and personable. He spent the first chunk of time explaining everything that goes into our cooking and then running through each step, start to finish. I must say, watching all the processes we were going to have to then perform ourselves left us a little apprehensive, but having Chef Victor there (and his assistant, Chef Gina) to guide us along (as well as our handy paper recipes), made the job that much more enjoyable (and just about stress free). Did I say free? Well I can't completely commit to there not being any wine drinking that night as we were given a complimentary glass when we first arrived as well as continued refills throughout the evening (if desired). The most interesting part was that these wines were formulated and created by wineUdesign, right within its walls. For that actual aspect you'll have to read other people's reviews, but the thought of physically being able to develop your own wine from grape to bottle sounds pretty amazing. And hey, the flavors of their wine, from what we tasted, were perfecto. Overall, The Cook's Studio and/or wineUdesign creates a totally awesome experience. For the semi-reasonable price ($75 a person), you'll enjoy a truly unique night of cooking and make enough food (at least with the taco class) to last you a couple of meals along with plenty of wine to wash it all down. And hey, if tacos aren't your thing (somehow), there's oodles of other classes you can take, from sushi to pasta making and everything in between. My lady and I are already discussing which one we might want to do next. Until then, just know this was technically (okay, actually) a great evening I'd recommend to anyone. read more

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A little pushy w the wine sales but good vibes. Intimate experience. Clean and neat. Very warehouse atmostpher until you get in haha

Wine U Design hosts cooking classes for The Cook's Studio Cooking class: Barata and Mozzarella LOVED IT!! So much fun. We went as couple and had a great time. Going with a group of friends would be a blast!!! They include wine tasting while you cook. Such a nice treat. You get to eat your own masterpiece when you are done cooking and plenty to take home. There's so many meals to choose from. We selected barata and mozzarella making. Included in this package was a tomato salad and olive pesto. We plan on returning to cook other dishes. Our host Vic is so personable and knowledgeable. Chef Mick is a great chef instructor. Thomas knows his wine. He takes the time to explain the wine and its process while he is pouring. Extremely organized activity and clean facility, (they made sure you have everything at your station) and lots of fun. Would recommend this for a fun interactive evening with great friends and food. read more

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This place is awesome. We are halfway through making our barrel of wine. Can't wait for the final product in a year..but damn we have been having so much fun along the way. Its a really great way to spend time with friends and family. Vincenzo is awesome. He helped us customize our wine to our exact likes. Can't wait for the first bottle. We are also making a half barrel of Amerone..one of our favorites wines. Steph and the entire staff truly know how to have a great time and thanks for indulging this crazy wine loving family. read more

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Vincenzo and Chef Paul were amazing. Our virtual wine tasting event was both informative and entertaining. Sipping delicious wine and pairing with different kinds of chocolate was a blasts. The banter between the two wine experts was hilarious and engaging. Learning about wine was never so much fun, it was a great time had by all. Jim Gallego read more

I am half way through the wine making process (I've destemmed, sorted, crushed, pressed and barreled) of my very own Pinot Noir. Well mine and about 24 others. I was gifted this great class to attend with a friend (who got it through Living Social local deals). Funny thing was another friend had just been telling me about finishing her wine here that same week. Next up for our class in the spring will be racking (I'm sure they told me what that is but hey they were also pouring unlimited "tastes" too) and bottling in the summer. We will even get to design your own label for our creation. I am by no means a Connoisseur but I do know what I like. Both Vinny and Gianni entertained with stories of winemaking and grapes and were never wine snobby. Offering tastes of previous Vintages and little noshes of cheese, bread, olive oil and on one occasion woodfired Pizza made for an enjoyable afternoon. This is a great adventure for folks who want to spend time with a friend, meet new like minded friends or who perhaps might want to make this a team/client building experience. The process is as simple or tedious as you want to make it because the two guys who are running it let you do as much or as little work as you want, getting your hands dirty or staying clean standing back and just watching. I will update after my wine is bottled. Nice little article: http://www.antonnews.com/hicksvilleillustratednews/news/25141-wine-u-design-getting-better-with-age.html read more

wineUdesign - The grapes that will become my Pinot Noir wine - Wineries Near Me - Hicksville, New York

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I took part in the 2013 wine making season in a friends group. I enjoyed it so much that I signed up for the 2014 season. It is a lot of fun and very affordable. You are able to taste any wine you like before you make your decision on what grapes you choose. You can even make your own custom labels for your vintage at no extra cost. The wine we produced in 2013 was a super Tuscan and tastes great! I am looking forward to getting back there to press our grapes and let it age in an oak barrel. read more

Today I was handed my case of personally hand crafted wine from Wine U Design. I found Lorenzo and Gianni in a Newsday article last year. Throughout the process of crushing grapes, through bottling and creating my own private labels, these gentlemen have been nothing less than informed and informative, creative, entertaining and made each of us feel as though we were creating the most amazing bottle of wine possible. From the wood fired pizza, sopressata and provolone and the endless sample bottles of wine, to answering every question, these guys have never disappointed. Admittedly, we all have different palates and expectations, but I have to give credit to the enthusiasm the staff exhibits. Let's face it, we aren't in Tuscany or Napa. We (well, some of us) can pay $500 for a bottle of wine and never truly know how it will taste until it is opened , but for the extremely reasonable price of this class, you have the opportunity to present to family, friends or even yourself, a bottle (actually a case) of wine that is truly your own. So for that alone, I give top kudos to Gianni and Lorenzo - who could resists those names? I have no doubt I will go back and create another amazing case of wine! read more