SOMMELIER BLACKJACK : LEARN HOW TO "COUNT CARDS" while dining!

Private wine class with Sommelier for up to 12 people. Includes light stationary appetizers and, of course, wine.

About the Talk: The talk is a roughly 30-45 minute presentation about how to order a better bottle of wine at a restaurant for less money. The talk - which has been offered at the New York Times and several Fortune 500 companies as a team

building exercise - includes prizes, Q&A and insider insight about how restaurants select and mark up wine (e.g. why do you see same roses at every restaurant). Whether a novice or an expert, you will have several take aways as to how to find the hidden deals and gems in wine lists and learn what wines and grapes to avoid for your next business meeting, date or social dinner.

Calissa in Watermill was recently awarded the Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence and its' sister restaurant, Amali, is one of Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Wine Restaurants in America. Their approach to wine has been described as "daring... [one that] Dionysis would approve of" (New York Times) and "bold...the equivalent of freaking to Burt Bacharach" (Eater).

About James Mallios: Managing partner, sommelier and part-time comedian James Mallios will lead the talk. James was described by Decanted Magazine and Eater.com as "about a hundred miles from the stereotypical sommelier. He's bald, brash, and tough-a sort of Greek version of Tony Soprano who looks more likely to kneecap you than pour you a glass of natural wine". James has spoken about wine, restaurants and sustainable business practices at the 92nd Street Y, Columbia Law School and at The Cornell University Hotel School.

Off-Season - Scheduled in advance but generally offered on weekends.
In-Season - During the summer, preferred days are Thursdays and Fridays. There is limited Saturday availability.
Blackout Dates: Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day Weekends. Other dates may apply based on availability.

Expires 12/01/20