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Wine Education

Expertise. Knowledge. Tons of Fun.

I work with clients to provide a fun educational experience exploring wine. I consult with restaurants on creating, updating and maintaining their wine lists.  I also conduct classes for corporate events, both client facing and team building, for retail stores and private clients.  My classes range from basic 101-level through regional and grape focused, and are tailored specifically to my clients' needs. Take a look below to explore some of my past classes and get some fun ideas about what you'd like to learn.

Grapes
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Introductory Classes

An introduction to the various taste profiles that different grapes can express

Red Grapes 101
White Grapes 101

Its All About Bubbles

Get Ready to Rose All Day
How to Read a Wine Label

Exploring the Grapes

Exploring the different 
taste profiles that a grape can express in different regions

The King of Grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon
The Overlooked Grape, More Than Just A Bordeaux Blend, Merlot
Spicy and Meaty, A Grape With Two Names, Syrah (Shiraz)
The Fussy Grape, Pinot Noir
The More Elegant of the Cabernets, Cabernet Franc
Zinfandel: Big, Bold and Exclusively Californian??

The Enigma that is Chardonnay

Riesling, The Misunderstood Grape

Exploring the Regions

Exploring the different taste profiles that a region can impose on the underlying grapes' flavors

Exploration of Spain: A Gateway to the Old World
Exploration of Italy: So Many Grapes, So Little Time
Exploration of the Loire Valley: a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Introduction to Austria’s Amazing Grapes: So Much More than Just Grüner Veltliner!

Exploration of Germany: The Land of Single-Varietals

Old World vs. New World
Napa vs. Bordeaux

Big and Bold from Around the World

Exploring California White Wines

Italian White Wines

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Upcoming Events
  • Love at First Sip: Wine & Valentine's Candy Pairings
    Love at First Sip: Wine & Valentine's Candy Pairings
    Mon, Feb 03
    Zizi Wine Bar
    Feb 03, 2025, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
    Zizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USA
    Feb 03, 2025, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
    Zizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USA
    Get ready to fall in love with the perfect pairings! This class features expertly curated pairings of fine wines and Valentine's candies.
  • Deck the Halls with Wine Confidence – Exploring a Wine List
    Deck the Halls with Wine Confidence – Exploring a Wine List
    Mon, Dec 09
    Zizi Wine Bar
    Dec 09, 2024, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
    Zizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USA
    Dec 09, 2024, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
    Zizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USA
    Come join us for a fun evening of gaining confidence in choosing the perfect bottle to "deck the halls" this holiday.
  • Art and Wine: Building Hope and Community in Times of War
    Art and Wine: Building Hope and Community in Times of War
    Mon, Dec 02
    Zizi Wine Bar
    Dec 02, 2024, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
    Zizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USA
    Dec 02, 2024, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
    Zizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USA
    Come join us for a discussion of how the war in Israel has impacted both artists and wineries.
  • Wine & Gratitude: Perfect Pairings for Thanksgiving
    Wine & Gratitude: Perfect Pairings for Thanksgiving
    Mon, Nov 18
    Zizi Wine Bar
    Nov 18, 2024, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
    Zizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USA
    Nov 18, 2024, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
    Zizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USA
    Join us for a fun night of wine tasting, expressing gratitude, and finding the perfect wine to kick off the Thanksgiving season!
  • How to Pair Wine with Halloween Candy!
    How to Pair Wine with Halloween Candy!
    Mon, Oct 28
    Zizi Wine Bar
    Oct 28, 2024, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
    Zizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USA
    Oct 28, 2024, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
    Zizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USA
    Join us for a spook-tacular class where we'll uncover the perfect pairings for your favorite Halloween treats!
  • Spicy and Meaty, A Grape With Two Names; Syrah (or Shiraz)
    Spicy and Meaty, A Grape With Two Names; Syrah (or Shiraz)
    Mon, Oct 14
    Zizi Wine Bar
    Oct 14, 2024, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
    Zizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USA
    Oct 14, 2024, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
    Zizi Wine Bar, 2012 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, USA
    One grape with two names? There must be a difference…. Come find out!
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Beth Bornstein

Learning What You Love

Beth Bornstein began her journey into wine at age 15 as she tasted in wineries throughout France with her family.  This kindled a love-affair that has continued to grow, and after an 11+ year finance career, Beth Bornstein has jumped head-first into Wine Education.  She graduated with Distinction in both the WSET Level 2 and Level 3 courses, and is now helping consumers find the grapes that inspire them.

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Testimonials

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West Side Grapes Class Feedback Recommendation

We had a great evening. Everyone learned a lot and had a lot of fun in the process. It was a perfect team building event! Thank you for being so accommodating.

 

I'm looking forward to doing it again!

Elana Kay, Vice President, Brand Partnerships, HODINKEE

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Contact me to personalize your own class for any occasion!

646-770-7208

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