A multi-day Vinous wine gathering in New York City with collector lunches, winemaker dinners, masterclasses, and walk-around tastings featuring more than 100 estates.
Vinous Icons 2026 New York City is built as a multi-day wine gathering rather than a single tasting session. The program runs from February 25 to February 28, 2026, and combines collector lunches, winemaker dinners, educational masterclasses, and two days of walk-around grand tastings.
The named seminar program includes Cabernet Franc from Around the World and the 2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Masterclass, both moderated by Antonio Galloni. Another listed session, the Cool-Climate California Masterclass, is moderated by Vinous critic Billy Norris.
The Cool-Climate California program also names participating winemakers Erich Bradley of Ojai Mountain, Trey Fletcher of Sanford Winery, Matt Courtney of Ferren Wines, and Jason Kesner of Kistler Vineyards.
The main event is described as two days of walk-around tastings featuring more than 100 iconic estates, with the grand tastings held on February 27 and February 28, 2026 at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. The broader producer list spans regions including Argentina, Chile, Bordeaux, Champagne, and Burgundy.
The estate roster includes Bordeaux names such as Château d'Yquem, Château Montrose, Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Château Troplong Mondot, Château La Gaffelière, and Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion. Champagne producers listed for the event include Dom Pérignon, Champagne Bollinger, Veuve Clicquot, Champagne Louis Roederer, Champagne Laurent-Perrier, and Champagne Taittinger.
Vinous Icons 2026 New York City is a multi-day wine gathering with collector lunches, winemaker dinners, educational masterclasses, and two days of walk-around grand tastings.
The walk-around tastings feature more than 100 iconic estates, with listed producers from regions including Argentina, Chile, Bordeaux, Champagne, and Burgundy.
Named masterclasses include Cabernet Franc from Around the World, the 2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Masterclass, and the Cool-Climate California Masterclass.
Antonio Galloni moderates Cabernet Franc from Around the World and the 2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Masterclass. Vinous critic Billy Norris moderates the Cool-Climate California Masterclass.
The Walk-Around Grand Tastings are held on February 27 and February 28, 2026 at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers.
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La Fête du Champagne’s New York City Grand Tasting brings more than 100 Champagnes, small plates, and attending winemakers to Pier Sixty.
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