Wine Night LGBTQ Networking NYC - Wines of the West Coast - All Inclusive!

Sommelier Timothy Dillon will take us on a tasting tour of Le Du's curated wines from South Africa. South African wines straddle Old World and New: the wines often smell of ripe, silky fruit, but showcase earthy flavors and finish with restraint. Tasty, interesting wines that are great values are what this top-rated wine shop does best. Come meet some amazing professionals, and enjoy wine together!

• Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a lovely sparkling wine.
• Commentary and the full tasting begins at 7:00 pm.
• We will then offer generous, repeat tastings of six distinctive wines with commentary.
• Artisanal bread, cheese, and charcuterie will clear your palate between repeat tastings of this evening's selections.
• Guests will receive a 10% discount on the wines sold this evening - or any others in the shop! Better yet, buy a mix-and-match case of your choices and receive 15% off.

South African wines offer impressively good value, and feature styles and tastes that are food-friendly, blending elegance and power. South Africa has been producing wine since the first vines were planted in the 17th century, brought by the Dutch governors of Cape Colony. A range of wine styles are made, from stunning blockbuster reds to full-bodied Chardonnay and crisp, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc. Chenin Blanc, also known as Steen, is the local white workhorse grape capable of making impressive dry and sweet wines. Pinotage, South Africa’s own red grape (a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault) still leaves wine critics divided but can make great single-variety offerings as well as being a key component in Cape Blends. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Bordeaux-style red blends are also among the country’s top reds. - Wine Enthusiast

Timothy Dillon is a Certified Sommelier with the Sommelier Society of America and has worked in fine wine and spirits for 12 years. At Le Du's Wines, his focuses are Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and sherry. He is available at the shop Tuesday through Saturday and every day by email: [email protected].

is a long-time supporter of Out Professionals, hosting our wine night tasting and networking events for the last eight years. We encourage members and guests to tap into the years of enthusiasm and experience with wine by ordering from our long-time event partner. Le Du's offers free delivery for cases of wine throughout Metro New York, including nearby NJ and CT.

Limited to 40 attendees, we recommend registering early. You can transfer your ticket to a later wine event of your choice up until 48 hours before your ticketed event.

Dedicated to the discovery of artisanal winemakers, Le Du’s Wines is located at 600 Washington Street, between Morton and Leroy Streets in the West Village. Le Du's offers free delivery of cases of wine in the greater Metro New York area. Subway: A/C/E, B/D/F/M to West 4th Street; 1 to Houston Street; PATH to Christopher Street.

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