My name is Norman. I've signed up here to learn a bit more about wine. In my limited wine career, I've learned that I do prefer reds, (especially in winter). I haven't really gone over board in terms of high end wines, so I'm a little leery about this slippery slope. But I intend to read, read, read....and enjoy. There is really a lot to learn. But I think I'll be content learning one glass at a time.
By day I manage labor contracts, by nite I run my own coffee roasting business. I love bourbon, fine cigars and cooking. So wine is fitting somewhere in between family and business.
I'm in NYC often, so I'm up for meeting up with folks and simply talking/drinking wine.
Welcome to this site. One way to learn about outings for wine venues is to look through the off-line events section. In fact, I just went to one earlier this month. A great opportunity to meet people with common wine interests let alone tasting some good wine.
Since you say you are in NYC often, there is a number of events that go on. I have been studying about it through certification and diploma programs and there is always more to learn every day. Union Square wines is doing a 100-wine free tasting today. Why not check that one out. We also do a series of dinners at some BYOB restaurants or people's homes. Sometimes we call them cellar diminishment parties!
Anyway, just scroll through some of the messages others have left and in no time you will be in the midst of much wine activity!
"Burgundy makes you think of silly things: Bordeaux makes you talk about them, and Champagne makes you do them."-Brillat-Savarin
Novasurf - Welcome to the boards. As John mentioned, offlines are a great way to connect with others who share the same interests as well as local wine shops who almost always have free tastings during the weekends. Of course, most will not have the high end stuff although Zachy's in Scarsdale, NY does crack open some really good stuff more often than others. If you are willing to spend $100-$150 per person, a good quality wine tasting event is an excellent way to taste some high end wines without spending a fortune.
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I haven't really gone over board in terms of high end wines, so I'm a little leery about this slippery slope
Its almost straight down and it's greased lightening. I never thought I'd drop so much cash on wine with barely a second thought and I haven't been into it that long. I only wish I could have stocked my cellar before the days of $1000.00 first growths and $200.00 Cali Cabs. Maybe in the future this will seem like peanuts by comparison but the prices for a good bottle of wine that has potential to improve with age just seem to skyrocket every year.
Thanks for your replies folks. Looks like Zachy's is a good local choice for wines. I'm on a far lower budget than most of the folks here, judging by prices for lots being offered on this site. I'm too new to pee in the tall weeds with the big dogs.
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