Calendar

May 2013

• Sud de France Sommelier Competition 2013: Monday, June 17th in NYC
• Practice Your Service in the Skills Lab (May 22)

  It’s one thing to observe, read about and listen to a lecture on proper service…it’s another to actually execute it!  Studies show that personal feedback on practice is one of the most powerful influences on learning and development.  Sign up …

April 2013

• Sales, Service & Buying Seminar #3 on May 8

  Sign up for the third of our Sales, Service & Buying seminars, focusing on “Handling the Bottle” and red wine service.  We’ll touch on cellar management and restaurant layout in addition to using a cradle and dealing with large format …

• Board Member Michael Herklots Hosts his Ninth Annual Birthday Fundraiser

  It is that time once again! Since 2005, I’ve hosted a birthday party to raise money for my high school alma mater, Killingly High School, in Danielson, CT. KHS is a public school in a working class town in Northeast …

• OreGONE Wild Seminar on April 25

  We’ve gone wild for Willamette! Join us on Thursday, April 25th as we forge our very own Oregon Trail in this fun and informative seminar exploring the appellations of the Willamette Valley. MORE INFORMATION

March 2013

• Next Sales, Service & Buying Seminar on April 3

  Focusing on the importance of internal team communication and the basics of white wine service.  We’ll also demonstrate how to use an Ah-So!   MORE INFORMATION

• Sugar & Spice and Everything Twice Seminar on March 28

  Four pairs of wine: one dry and one sweet expression of the same grape.  Four different regions, four different sweet wine production methods…a plethora of opportunities to compare and contrast!   MORE INFORMATION

• Conn Creek Blending Seminar MARCH 26

February 2013

• VITI1: Grape Mapping begins FEBRUARY 11

  We’re launching a new class and we’re excited about it!  Lots of hard work has gone into the development of VITI1: Grape Mapping, which is the first in a 3-part series that will be a bigger, better Viticulture & Vinification …

January 2013

• Blind Tasting begins FEBRUARY 4

  You’re a theory ninja, now you need something new.  Blind Tasting is the perfect class to round out your wine expertise.  With teachers from some top-notch NYC restaurants, you’ll be learning from the best. Learn a skill that will help …

• Foundation GRAPES Begins JANUARY 29

  Our new and improved Foundation curriculum is set to launch Tuesday, January 29th.  A sleek six week course covering the basics of wine study with a focus on grape varieties will be held every Tuesday 6-8PM at the Maritime Hotel. …

December 2012

• Bring in da Funk DECEMBER 18

  Don’t fear the funk…embrace it!  Ten funky-in-a-good-way wines paired with small bites from the Executive Chef at The Waverly Inn.  You don’t want to miss this one!   MORE INFO

• Soliste Cellars Wine Dinner at Tocqueville DECEMBER 4

  On Tuesday, November 6th, Tocqueville Restaurant will be offering a special Dinner Menu with wine pairings from Soliste Cellars.  The menu will be available all night–make your reservation today! Tuesday December 4th 2012 $225 ALL INCLUSIVE Tocqueville 1 E 15TH …

November 2012

• Clone Wars Seminar NOVEMBER 19

  Confused about clonal selection?  Come to this seminar and learn how winemaker’s use clonal selection as a tool and how grape clones affects the resulting wine.  Illustrated by ten Pinot Noirs from around the world. MORE INFO

• Sommeliers & Chefs Red Cross Fundraiser

  America’s Sommeliers & Chefs team up to help American Red Cross Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts.  Donate $50+ to this great cause by 11/14 to be entered in a raffle to win 2 tickets to an upcoming seminar in New York …

October 2012

• CLASSES CANCELLED 10/29-11/2

  Due to extreme weather, classes are cancelled and the office will be closed from 10/29 through 11/2.  Classes will resume as scheduled on Monday, November 5th.

• NEW Evening Viti-Vini Starts Monday, OCTOBER 15

  Dig deeper and expand your knowledge exponentially.  Every week for 24 weeks we cover a new region.  For professionals & consumers alike! MORE INFO

September 2012

• NEW Morning Blind Tasting Starts Thursday October 4

  Why Blind Tasting? Trusting yourself to make an evidence-based, unbiased assessment of a wine using your sensory perceptions helps you build better, smarter wine lists and make better, smarter pairings.  Two key elements for success as a professional and satisfaction …

• Le Taste of France (SAT 9/29 & SUN 9/30)

  Le Taste of France Show is New York’s first ever two-day exhibition dedicated to French cuisine and the French way of life in New York City. The event aims to promote France by highlighting its regions with their different culinary …

• Impress Your Boss Seminar (Monday, September 24)

  Learn to wine & dine in style, regardless of budget!   More Info

• NEW Evening Blind Tasting Starts September 12

  Why Blind Tasting? Trusting yourself to make an evidence-based, unbiased assessment of a wine using your sensory perceptions helps you build better, smarter wine lists and make better, smarter pairings.  Two key elements for success as a professional and satisfaction …

August 2012

• NEW Evening Viti Vini Starts September 5

  Dig deeper and expand your knowledge exponentially.  Every week for 24 weeks we cover a new region.  For professionals & consumers alike! MORE INFO

• NEW Foundation Course Starts Tuesday September 4

  Get the basics down and have fun doing it.  Registration deadline is August 28! MORE INFO  

July 2012

• Weird Grapes & Why We Love Them AUGUST 20

  You’re adventurous.  You’re curious.  You love a good Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay, but that Romorantin on the winelist intrigues you. For anyone who’s ever wondered what Xarel.lo tastes like, for anyone who likes to try something new:  this seminar is for you.   …

• A Focus on Vintage MONDAY JULY 23

  What is a “good” vintage?  What’s a “bad” vintage?  In this seminar we will discuss some critically acclaimed vintages, as well as some criticized ones, and take a closer look at how the vintage affects the resulting wine.  Vintage is …

June 2012

• History in the Tasting MONDAY JUNE 25

  Every now and again someone or something comes along and changes the course of history.  This seminar is a wine retrospective, focusing on a few specific people and events that helped shape the industry. Ten extra special wines will be …

May 2012

• Sud de France Sommelier Competition 2012 — MONDAY JUNE 25

  Compete for the title of Sud de France Sommelier 2012 and an all expense paid trip to the Languedoc-Roussillon!  More info.

• New Evening Session of V&V Added to Calendar

  We’re adding another opportunity to take V&V in the evenings.  Class begins Tuesday, June 5th and runs through December 4th at the American Sommelier Office. Click here for more info.

• A Rosé By Any Other Name MONDAY MAY 21

  Join us for the fourth in our 11-part Seminar Series in collaboration with the Charlie Palmer Group at Aureole New York. What’s in a name?   There was a time when some might have snubbed their nose at the mention of …

April 2012

• Blind Tasting Begins WEDNESDAY APRIL 25 in NYC

  You’ve got the dots, now CONNECT THEM with our unique 16-week Blind Tasting Course.  Small seminar-style classes ensure plenty of one-on-one time with the American Sommelier Blind Tasting Faculty.   Click here for more information on the course and enrollment

• Michael Herklots Eighth Annual Birthday Party Fundraiser

  A message from American Sommelier Board Member and Executive Director of Retail & Brand Development for Nat Sherman Inc., Michael Herklots… Please join me this year for my EIGHTH Annual Birthday Fundraiser to benefit the Killingly High School Learning for …

February 2012

• V&V Tuesday Mornings Begins MARCH 6

  Can’t take evening classes?  Sign up for our next Tuesday morning session of Viticulture & Vinification–our flagship 24-week Course.  Each week we focus on a different region (or regions) and taste 12 wines per class.  We cover everything from soil, …

• Age (Ain’t Nothing But A Number) — MARCH 19

  What is the impact of age on wine?  Cellar time softens tannins, mellows the fruit, and in most instances makes a better wine.  Or does it?  In this seminar we provide you with the opportunity to smell and taste youth …

• Sparkle & Shine Seminar FEBRUARY 6

  Register for the first of our 12-part seminar series hosted in partnership with Charlie Palmer’s Aureole New York.  Learn about sparkling wine from around the world and taste 10 examples paired with light hors d’oeuvres from Aureole’s Executive Chef Marcus …

January 2012

• Foundation Course Begins JANUARY 31

  Sign up for the next 8-week Foundation Course beginning January 31st.  Class runs from 6PM to 8PM through March 20th.

December 2011

• Blind Tasting Beginning DECEMBER 5

  So you’ve got the theory down…now what?  Learn to synthesize the information and make deductions about a wine using sensory perceptions.  Small class sizes ensure a great teacher to student ratio and maximize personal tutoring time.  All teachers are alumni …

November 2011

• Foundation Beginning NOVEMBER 29

  Get a headstart on your new year’s resolution to learn more about wine!  To advance your career in the wine world, impress your boss at that company dinner, impress that special someone, or just impress yourself with how smart and sophisticated …

• Viticulture & Vinification Beginning FEBRUARY 1

  A great holiday gift for the serious wine lover in your life…or simply a great gift to yourself (you’ve earned it)!  With twenty-four weeks and close to 300 wines under your belt you’ll have a solid understanding of winemaking, grape-growing, and …

• Drew Estate Cigar Promo & Premiere NOVEMBER 29

  Drew Estate Sales Promo    Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Buy any FIVE cigars from the Drew Estate portfolio, get one free. (Includes Acid, Natural, Liga Privada, and Joya de Nicaragua) 12:00pm-7:00pm –  PREMIERE of the Liga Privada Unico Serie L40 Lancero …

• Zino Platinum “Black Carpet” Event NOVEMBER 15

    Nat Sherman Presents… Zino Platinum “Black Carpet” Event at our Flagship 42nd Street Townhouse.  Tuesday, November 15, 2011 7:30pm – 9:30pm $185+Tax per person Attendance will be limited! Contact Tina Parrish at 646-442-1850 Tickets must be purchased in advance …

• A Catalan Wine Tasting NOVEMBER 9
• Festa Catalan NOVEMBER 9
• Wine Dinner at Valentino’s NOVEMBER 8

October 2011

• Tribute Dinner OCTOBER 1

  Tribute Dinner in Honor of His Royal Highness Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Legendary Chef Jacques Pépin Saturday, October 1st, 2011 Pier 60 – Cheslea Piers, 23rd Street and the Hudson River http://nycwineandfoodfestival/com/events

• 2011 Vinitaly in the World US Tour OCTOBER 19

  You are cordially invited to attend the upcoming Vinitaly event at New York City’s Metropolitan Pavilion on Wednesday, October 19th. The events in New York will include guided regional tastings, seminars dealing with industry challenges and future planning, producer-importer introductions, …

• Amarone Families Seminar and Tasting OCTOBER 4

  Explore the exclusive Wines of Amarone’s twelve leading families this autumn in New York City. Allegrini, Begali, Brigaldara, Masi, Musella, Nicolis, Speri, Tedeschi, Tenuta Sant’Antonio, Tommasi, Venturini, Zenato. Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Gansevoort Park Avenue New York City (420 Park …

September 2011

• Casablanca Valley Vintners Tasting SEPTEMBER 29

  Introducing Sauvignon Blanc 2011 & new vintages of Pinot Noir from Casablanca Valley, Chile Thursday, September 29, 2011 Puro Chile, 211 Center Street, Between Grand & Howard, New York City 11AM-Noon: Seminar Noon-4PM: Tasting Casablanca Valley Vintners Association invites you …

• Savor Your Senses SEPTEMBER 24

  Savor Your Senses A Benefit for Guiding Eyes for the Blind Saturday, September 24 @ 6PM Music Conservatory of Westchester (216 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY) Listen… five piano pieces.  Taste… five wines. Experience… engage the experts. Concert Pianist and Best Sommelier in America …

August 2011

• Tribeca Grill Rhone Walk Around Tasting

  We are pleased to invite you to our Seventh Annual Rhône Walk-Around Tasting on Monday, August 15th, 5:30-7:30 PM.  Join Wine Director David Gordon in Tribeca Grill’s Loft as you taste 25 of the best wines from the finest producers in …

June 2011

• Sonoma-Cutrer 30th Anniversary Tasting

  RSVP to Laura Baddish at lbaddish@thebaddishgroup.com or 212.221.7611 ext. 304