Inside City Winery |
New Year. New Wine Bar (And Concert Space).Introducing City Winery Tuesday, January 6, 2009 Like a fine wine, you only get better with age. Your nightlife destinations should follow suit. Which is why we recommend a toast at the recently-opened City Winery. Michael Dorf, founder of the Knitting Factory, is the mastermind behind this handsome find. The 21,000-square-foot concert-dining space, dipped in glossy golden tones, is an airy, elegant departure from his previous venture. The sophisticated setting is backed by an extensive wine inventory. Setting an unprecedented standard, City Winery boasts a unique barrel-ownership program you’d be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. Sign up for the four-tiered (memberships range from $1,500-$15,000) system, and you’ll be able to sit in on special classes, observe the 12-month maturing process, and grab perks like invitations to exclusive dinners and access to the private tasting room. Of course, you can also indulge in an extensive wine list, dining options, and live music (check out the music/wine pairings here). This vintner’s nirvana also hosts the VinoFile program: with every sip, your tastes and preferences will be stored on file—ensuring the sommelier finds you something perfect for each and every glass in the coming months… Welcome to your New Year’s resolution. |
