Upper West Side: Wine Tasting Offers a Taste of France’s Loire Valley

Photo: Loire Valley, France. Courtesty of Bacchus Wines.

Even though it’s only October, the damp, chilly weather makes it seem more like the middle of February. So isn’t it time for a trip to France?  You don’t even have to purchase a plane ticket. Instead, walk down to 71st and Broadway and taste some of the wines from France’s Loire Valley that will be offered up at Bacchus Wines’ Loving Loire wine class Oct. 22.  Here are the details:

What: From Muscadet in the west to Sancerre in the east, the Loire Valley boasts a diverse selection of wines—from sparkling to still, red to white. At this tasting, you’ll learn the sub-regions and grape varietals of the various wines that grow in France’s Loire Valley.

When: Thursday October 22, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm.

Where: Bacchus Wines,  2056 Broadway, between 70th and 71st; 212 875 1200.

How Much: $15 (plus tax). Payments cover the cost of Riedel glassware to take home and printed materials.

Sign up for tickets here.

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