And you thought sailing around Manhattan was only in the summer time, and okay, into the fall. Guess what, just because the calendar says December doesn’t mean you can’t take a spin around the island and have a nice romantic evening, with some wine, cheese and Wendy.
Wendy Crispell is the resident expert on wine & cheese pairings! If you haven’t been to one of her seminars and enjoyed a cruise around Manhattan, there is still time. New Year’s Eve is included. It doesn’t get any more romantic than sailing around Manhattan, drinking sparkling wine, listening to live jazz and watching the fireworks on the river at midnight!
Plan a nice holiday gathering on one of the below excursions. Make your reservations now! Use code WINELOVER and receive $15 discount per ticket for all December sailings. Enjoy the holidays!
Celebrate and learn about the Great Wines of the United States for your Holiday table! Learn about the Wine’s history, regions and grape varietals in the USA! Wine is made in all 50 states! Learn what regions are up and coming or hidden gems beneath the radar! Pair these wines with artisanal cheeses carefully selected for the wines of the evening! It’s the holiday season so let’s support our great farmers with local wines!
Dec 15th & 17th- Sensory Sensations, See, Smell, Touch, Taste, Expand your horizons in wine and cheese- www.zerve.com/SailNYC/wine
This workshop will cover the art of crafting the perfect cheese plate using all of your senses! Do certain milk types/grapes work better together? Should cheeses and wines be in a order of texture, color, taste? Do jams, chutneys or other things such as dried fruits really add to the pairing? Are there any sure fire pairings? Do certain grapes pair with specific milk types?Taste and learn the recipe to a few special holiday chutneys to sample with your friends. Let’s get stinky with it!
It’s showdown time! Discover the best in show from the last 40 tastings! Learn about our favorites including gems from Italy, France, US and more. Discover what difference climate, cellar techniques, aging and blending may in each wine! Pair each wine with the a special artisan cheese or chocolate selected to bring out the best in each wine!
Learn about the Sparkling Wines of the World and the Cheeses that love them! Discover Prosecco, Cava, Cremant, Champagne and the delicious cheeses that pair with them. Have fun learning about each wines grapes, styles, region and history! Pair each wine with a specially selected artisan cheese, from triple creme to cave aged each will be a silky savory delight sourced from NYC’s best cheesemongers! Sparkling wines are the perfect pairing for cheese, find a favorite pairing to ring in the New Year!
