Wine Education

**Welkom bij Coding Wednesday!** Samen duiken we in de creatieve wereld van programmeren. **Wat gaan we maken?** * Het legendarische spel Pong. Dit gaan we maken in de programmeertaal Python. **Heb ik voorkennis nodig?** Het is handig als je al wat programmeerervaring hebt en weet wat for-loops en if-else statements zijn. Zo niet, kijk vooral mee om iets op te steken. Of werk met iemand samen! Uiteraard kan je je voorbereiden met online tutorials zoals [deze](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uQrJ0TkZlc). **Wat heb je nodig?** * Je eigen laptop met WiFi aansluiting * Installeer een **code editor**. Novi studenten kunnen PyCharm gebruiken. Anders is [VSCode](https://code.visualstudio.com/download) een prima editor * Installeer Python op je laptop. Dit kan via hun [website](www.python.org/downloads/) **Is er een minimum aantal aanmeldingen?** Deze Coding Wednesday gaat door als er 5 aanmeldingen zijn of meer. Dus vergeet vooral niet om je aan te melden :) Mocht het niet doorgaan, laten we dit hier weten voor 17 februari 12:00 uur! Details: 📅 Wanneer: Woensdag 18 februari 2026, 14:00 uur (tot uiterlijk 17:00) 📍 Waar: Op locatie! Newtonlaan 247, Utrecht (4e etage)

#This meetup is around a third-party organizer (Focus Filmtheater): you can either purchase your ticket online or right before the session# **Title**: The Secret Agent **Language**: Portuguese **Subtitles**: English **Length**: 158 min **Director**: Kleber Mendonça Filho **More info**: https://www.focusarnhem.nl/agenda/english-subs-the-secret-agent/ **Ticket link**: https://www.focusarnhem.nl/tickets/141175/ **Synopsis**: *The Secret Agent* is a tense political thriller from director Kleber Mendonça Filho (Bacurau, Aquarius), who brings a tumultuous period in Brazilian history to life in his latest work. Through various storylines, he depicts a country entangled in violence, corruption, and vendettas, a turbulent 1970s carefully constructed from his own memories, family histories, and archival material. Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert and widower, is on the run. As the military dictatorship continues to enforce increasingly cruel measures on the population, he arrives in Recife, where he hopes to reunite with his young son. There, during carnival week, he finds shelter with a group of like-minded people and assumes a false identity. But Marcelo’s situation is trickier than he realizes: he soon discovers that the city is far from the peaceful refuge he is looking for. With a mix of film styles—suspense, humor, and even a touch of horror—*The Secret Agent* isn’t just a gripping movie, but also a snapshot of our times, in which the highly acclaimed Mendonça Filho offers a keen analysis of Brazil’s past and present. The international film community also recognises that *The Secret Agent* gets under your skin: it was the most awarded film at Cannes (Best Director, Best Actor), ended up on many ‘best of’ lists and is still in the running for several Oscar categories, partly because of the phenomenal acting of lead actor Wagner Moura. **How it works**: I will be at Focus around 18:30, where we can meet before the movie starts. You can message me to find us. Screening starts at 19:00. After the movie, we can have a drink together. Hope to see you soon!

Hi all! 🙂 On Wednesdays we welcome you to practice languages! If you want to practice a specific (uncommon) language, please send us a message so we can find some conversation partners for you on our mailing list! We hope to see you in Café Marktzicht! In the last year we had tables for the following languages: * Dutch * English * French * Italian * Spanish * Turkish\* * German\* * Portuguese\* * Danish\* * Norwegian\* * Russian\* * Arabic\* * Chinese\*\* * Japanese\*\* * Indonesian\*\* * * Most likely, but not every week present. \*\* - Rather rare ;-) If your language is not in this list, please let us know! We have a large database of Language Cafe visitors speaking 56 different languages! We might be able to connect you with a person that does speak the language you want to practice. In case you are not in our database yet, please use this form: http://goo.gl/forms/oSCn9Dn8m8

Join in for a some drinks (and food, if you want) after work at **The 5th \| Utrecht**. Bring your own project and payment for drinks. As evenings tend to be a bit busier, we'll reserve a table. This means: **Only sign up if you are sure you will come!** And if there's no space left on the event, please don't join spontaneously. \-\-\-\-\- As always, we talk about our projects, exchange tipps, but also just get to know each other and enjoy a drink after a long day in good company. Whether it's knitting, crocheting, stitching, origami, or something more unique, we're looking forward to seeing you!

Hi there! Tonight we'll have fun over a nice game of pool🪄🎱. From clueless to amateur, all levels are welcome - the important thing is to enjoy and socialize in our beautiful rainbow community 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️. The Meetup will start at 21:00h and is expected to finish around 23:00h, but the duration can be extended if we wish to. ✨️ Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @utrecht.lgbt ✨️ Looking forward to seeing you all you soon! * 🤍🩵🩷❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤

***Are you an adult looking to learn how to swim or improve your basic swimming skills?*** Dive into a fun water workout session designed specifically for adults in ***Utrecht De Kwakel!*** Whether you are a beginner looking to improve your swimming skills or a fitness enthusiast wanting to engage in recreational water sports, this event is perfect for you. Join us for an exciting session filled with swimming lessons, exercises, and social interactions. Meet like-minded individuals who share a passion for fitness, exercise, and water activities. Our experienced instructors will guide and support you, ensuring you have a great time in a safe and friendly environment. Don't miss this opportunity to stay active, meet new people, and have a blast in the water. Sign up now for a refreshing experience and fun times with our Swimming Lessons for Adults group! ***Please RSVP to secure your spot as spaces are limited. We look forward to helping you gain confidence and skills in the water!***

> The location is Landhuis in de Stad, Utrecht Want to expand on a game design idea? Talk about a game feature that isn't just ready yet? Are you looking for playtesters or do you want to brainstorm on a new board game design with others and get their feedback? Find out what goes into making board games or just meet like-minded board game enthusiasts? Then the Amsterdam Board Game Design session is for you! Join us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/eDfmkyCyVX) for more information about what we do and upcoming events!

Ben jij gefascineerd door de wereld van hacking en cybersecurity? Goed nieuws! Wat ooit een exclusieve serie workshops was voor studenten van NOVI, is nu toegankelijk voor iedereen met een passie voor hacking. 🚀 **Hack Friday** is jouw wekelijkse dosis cybersecurity praktijk. Elke vrijdagochtend duiken we samen in de diepe, duistere wereld van een nieuwe machine of challenge, onder de deskundige begeleiding van een van de cybersecurity experts van NOVI. Het is de perfecte manier om je skills te testen, te verbeteren en iets nieuws te leren in een vriendelijke en ondersteunende omgeving. 🛠️💻 ### Wat heb je nodig? * **Een werkende Kali Linux installatie**: Zorg dat je klaar bent om de uitdaging aan te gaan met je eigen Kali Linux setup. * **Een nieuwsgierige geest**: Heb je zin om te leren en uitgedaagd te worden? Dan pas je perfect in onze Hack Friday! ### Waarom meedoen? * **Leer van de besten**: Onze cybersecurity experts staan klaar om hun kennis te delen en je door de challenges te begeleiden. * **Wekelijkse uitdagingen**: Elke week bieden we een nieuwe machine of challenge aan, zodat je je vaardigheden kunt blijven ontwikkelen. * **Ontmoet gelijkgestemden**: Sluit je aan bij een community van enthousiaste hackers en cybersecurity professionals. ### Details: * **Wanneer**: Elke vrijdagochtend * **Waar**: op locatie in Utrecht * **Voor wie**: Iedereen met een interesse in hacking en cybersecurity, van beginners tot gevorderden. Ben je klaar om je hacking skills naar een hoger niveau te tillen en deel uit te maken van onze groeiende community? Sluit je dan aan bij Hack Friday en daag jezelf elke week uit met nieuwe en spannende cybersecurity avonturen! 🌟🔒 Registreer nu en laat zien wat je in huis hebt! Wij kunnen niet wachten om je te ontmoeten.

**Join us for Winter Drinks for Expats & Locals!** Shake off the winter blues with warm vibes and even warmer company! ❄️ We’re excited to invite you to Winter Drinks on **Friday 20 February**, **from 20:00 at** **Bloemerbar** **in** **Nijmegen**. This evening is all about meaningful connections, laughter, and cozy conversations in a relaxed and friendly setting. **What to Expect** * A warm and welcoming atmosphere to brighten up the winter season. * Conversations with a diverse group of attendees from all over the world. * A laid-back evening of cultural exchange and new opportunities. **Who Should Join** * **Expats** eager to meet new people and expand their network. * **Locals** looking to connect with an international crowd and share their culture. * **Anyone** ready to enjoy a fun, informal evening with great company. Don’t miss this chance to beat the winter chill with our vibrant community. **RSVP now** and join us for an unforgettable evening at Bloemerbar!

## 🎨**Activity for EXPATS & English Speakers** ☕ Are you an art enthusiast living in or around **Amersfoort, Hilversum, Utrecht, Nieuwegein, IJsseltein, De Bilt and the rest of cities of the Utrecht's province** who love painting or drawing? Maybe you've felt the joy of creating but struggled to find others who share your passion and speak **ENGLISH**? **You're not alone! 😉** ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ## 🖌️**About this event** You will meet other Art Lovers like you to Draw, Paint and have some drinks Together ! Our events are not just about sketching or creating art—they’re about building connections. Every two weeks, we meet at a café to have a relaxing time drawing a painting. Please keep on mind that **ENGLISH i**s the official language we will use to integrate everyone in our conversations. ⭕⭕⭕➡️ **IMPORTANT ⬅️** ⭕⭕⭕⭕ ### 👩🏻‍🎨**Book formally your Seat 🪑via [WHATSAPP](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** **If you want to confirm officially your attendance and separate your seat🪑. Book your seat in meet-up, and contact us via [WHATSAPP HERE](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f) to receive more information on the address of our activities.** **Thanks a lot for your understanding!** 💐🥰 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### 👩🏻‍🎨**How Does It Work?** This event is simple, this initiative takes 2 Hours. Most of the participants use pencils, water pencils or watercolours. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually. Also it is very important that you **[JOIN US AT OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f),** to stay up to date on our upcoming events and participate in our Drawing and Painting Contests! **👉: [https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** 🍀 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### ☕**Where?** We will meet in different cafes mainly in the *center of Amersfoort ( and some occasions in other cities around)*. I will inform you of the exact place some days in advance this event. The place will depend on the number of attendees. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### **🎟️ What is included?** 🟢 **2 HOURS TO HAVE FUN!** 🟢 **15 mins warming-up creative activity and paper material**🖌️🎨 🟢 New friendships and **conversations in ENGLISH** in a relaxed atmosphere 🟢 **Souvenir picture** with you and the rest of Art Lovers 📷 🟢 Exclusive **access to our Art Lovers Community** on which you will receive: ***\~\~\~ Drawing challenges,*** ***\~\~\~ Training content,*** ***\~\~\~ FREE Entries only to members*** ***\~\~\~ Drawing Competitions*** 🟢 Time to **create alongside fellow artists and amateurs** 🟢 The freedom to **work at your own pace** 💃🕺🎈 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ### 🖼️**Art Materials?** Bring your own practical art materials to be adaptable to sketch on a coffee table. Like your sketchbook, pencils, watercolor, markets, pencils, your Tablet..etc ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ## **See you to Paint, Draw, and drink together!🌟☕🍷🍪🍰**

# **A new chapter is opening ... literally.** Dutch Testing is gathering momentum again, and the MoT Netherlands Chapter is ready for its next meetup‑turned‑Chapter moment. As the Ministry of Testing shifts from Meetup to the MoTaverse, we’re embracing the new format with the same spirit: community first, quality always. For our second Chapter event, we’re going back to the essentials: the craft, the conversations, the curiosity. Because strong foundations aren’t old‑school; they’re what make everything else possible. Join in, connect, share, learn and help shape the future of Dutch testing as we step fully into the Chapter era. **PROGRAM:** **17:00 – Arrival & Dinner** *Join us for a warm welcome and a bite to eat as we kick off the evening.* **18:15 – Opening Remarks** *Let's get this party started.* ***18:20 – Talk 1: Linda van de Vooren*** *Dashboard or Management P\*rn?* ***18:50 – Talk 2: Remco Ridder*** *Performance Testing as a Pipeline Essential* ***19:20 – Break*** *Grab a drink, stretch your legs, or catch a breath before the next speakers.* ***19:40 – Talk 3: Tom Broekmans*** *A Quest for Code Quality* *– A Short Star Wars Story* ***20:10 – Talk 4: Martijn Goossens*** *Maximum Quality with Minimum Manual Testers* **20:40** **– Closing & Lightning Talks** *A chance for attendees to share quick insights, pitches, or questions with the group.* **Followed by – Networking Drinks** *Unwind, connect, and continue the conversation over drinks. No fixed end time* – *stay as long as the energy lasts or the alarm system warns us to leave.*

Join us for a beautiful hike on the Amerongse Berg * We **start at 12:00:** P+R Veenendaal West Dichterslaan, 3906 EN Veenendaal https://maps.app.goo.gl/VVjPTE2c6HsmLqQi6 * Length: \~16 km (4 - 5 hr hiking) * What to bring: lunch, water, snack. * For whom: As always, sporty folks that like to combine social event with being active in nature. **Getting there by Train:** * To train station: Veenendaal West https://maps.app.goo.gl/H7LyWsb8KRdenzWT6 **Getting there by Car:** * Free car parking at P+R Veenendaal West Dichterslaan, 3906 EN Veenendaal https://maps.app.goo.gl/VVjPTE2c6HsmLqQi6 **Note:** * Please **pay a small fee (3 euro)** to help us cover the (increased) yearly Meetup contribution of 240 euro. We'll ask you to pay before the start of the hike (can be on the day itself). No refunds, but in the unlikely event that hike would be cancelled and you already paid, you don't need to pay for your next hike. Thank you so much! Use the **safe link** here: https://betaalverzoek.rabobank.nl/betaalverzoek/?id=vezo1ouZS0yORJXINF58jA * Keep in mind that the hike can be canceled when the weather is very bad (**always check the event before you go**). * If you RSVP 'yes' we expect you to show-up. Please do not cancel less than 24 hours before the hike. **No-shows** will lead to your removal from the group. Thanks for the understanding. * By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organizers from any responsibility and liability in all claims. As the participation is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves.

We’re heading into the heart of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug for a beautiful loop hike starting and ending at station Driebergen Zeist. From the station we quickly enter the wide open heather fields of Groote Heidestein, with heather fields, sandy paths, and a wonderfull spacious feeling. We follow these open landscapes all the way to the forests surrounding the Pyramid of Austerlitz. After about 10 kilometers we take a well deserved break at the pyramid. You can grab a snack or drink there, or enjoy your own packed lunch. This is the area where the famous wolf Bram once roamed and made the news. The situation has since settled, so the coast is clear again, but it adds a touch of wild history to the landscape. From here we loop back towards Driebergen Zeist through landgoed Heidestein. This section is full of surprises, including narrow passages and small tunnels that make the walk feel playful and slightly adventurous. We finish back at station Driebergen Zeist, completing a varied and scenic hike through one of the most beautiful parts of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. **📍When and where to meet?** We’ll meet at 10h30 under the tracks of train station Driebergen Zeist. https://maps.app.goo.gl/JdRccArNqxzvFb6U8 ⏰ We **start walking a few minutes after meeting up** — we don’t wait for latecomers, as the forest calls and daylight is short this time of year. **🚗 Coming by car?** You can park here but please also do your own research: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WSMa4XaaP7U5awwf8 **⏸️ Planned Breaks** After 10 km: Lunch break at Pyramid of Austerlitz (Speeltuin & Restaurant) https://maps.app.goo.gl/XKazfvaa24VvWrq66 **💸 Payment** Please pay as soon as you sign up: To keep things fair for everyone, if we don’t receive your payment within 48 hours, we will need to remove you from the participant list. If there’s a waiting list, this will happen sooner (in less than 48 hours). If that happens, no worries — you’re always welcome to sign up again if there’s space. 🌟 Early Bird Deal! Join now for just €4 — available for 3 days (72h). After that, the price will be €5. The event is full, so the payment link has been removed. **👟 Good to know** * Refund policy: Cancellations are fully refundable up to 1 week before the event (This is Friday 13 January at 23h59). After this period, the fee becomes non-refundable. * Hike difficulty: Our hikes are moderately challenging. Please only join if you’re confident you can keep up with the group’s pace (5 km/ h)— it’s more fun for everyone when we can walk together without long waits. * If the pace is too challenging: We may kindly suggest you continue at your own pace. We’ll give you clear directions to the nearest bus or train so you can return comfortably. * At your own risk: You participate at your own risk, so please make sure you have appropriate insurance coverage for outdoor activities. * Payment note: With Tikkie we only see initials (e.g., J. Doe instead of John Doe). Please include your Meetup name in the payment note so we can match it easily. * Friends joining: If you bring a friend, make sure they also register and pay. * What to bring: Snacks, lunch, and water/ or hot thee/ coffee. * Stay connected: Join our WhatsApp group to be the first to hear about future hikes — ask for the QR code during the hike. * T-shirts: Fairwear-certified organic cotton, eco-friendly inks — €25. Sustainable, odor-resistant, and perfect for hiking. Let us know your size and we’ll bring one for you.

**TO PURCHASE YOUR LIMITED EARLY BIRD PRICED TICKETS, PLEASE CLICK ON THE BLUE LINKS BELOW. THANK YOU** [https://bestofgreekwineselianycbrightestexquisitepalates.eventbrite.com](https://bestofgreekwineselianycbrightestexquisitepalates.eventbrite.com) Greek wines are a long and storied history and is one of the world’s most ancient viticultural locations , but they still deserve more attention from today’s, curious wine drinker! Today Greece’s oldest varieties have found a growing audience on the international market, thanks to passionate sommelier’s and wine historians. Among Greece’s more than 300 indigenous grapes, several are millennia old. Grapes such as Assyrtiko, Limnio, Robola and Liatiko are just a few that draw particular attention for their world class quality, with traditional and modern styles that align with 21th century palates! This evening of supreme taste and discovery will be occurring in one of the most elegant and delectable Greek restaurants in all of the 5 boroughs! **This private ticketed event is sponsored by NYC BRIGHTEST and ELIA!** **TO PURCHASE YOUR LIMITED EARLY BIRD PRICED TICKETS, PLEASE CLICK ON THE BLUE LINKS BELOW. THANK YOU** [https://bestofgreekwineselianycbrightestexquisitepalates.eventbrite.com](https://bestofgreekwineselianycbrightestexquisitepalates.eventbrite.com) What to expect: * Meet and greet and check in with fellow wine enthusiasts from 7 to 7:15 pm. * Complimentary delicious light bites at 7:15 pm while supplies last! * Professional presentation on the glorious history of Greek wines and elevated taste of 4 of ELIA’s top selections from 7:30 to 8pm! * Unlimited pours of these wines from 8 to 9 pm! * An authentic top tier private Greek Wine Tasting in Elia which is a top Greek Restaurant for those in the know! **TO PURCHASE YOUR LIMITED EARLY BIRD PRICED TICKETS, PLEASE CLICK ON THE BLUE LINKS BELOW. THANK YOU** [https://bestofgreekwineselianycbrightestexquisitepalates.eventbrite.com](https://bestofgreekwineselianycbrightestexquisitepalates.eventbrite.com) **ABOUT NYC BRIGHTEST: we implement a variety of high-quality diverse events such as** **unique themed wine and spirit tastings, networking, singles, socials and speed dating in cool and chic venues! To view upcoming events, please navigate below!** **[http://nycbrightest.com](http://nycbrightest.com/ "http://nycbrightest.com/"),** and follow NYC_Brightest on Instagram!

\*Paid Event\* ($90 per guest) \*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code **MEETUP** at checkout) To book + learn more, click [here](https://www.leisurelyapp.co/events/hags/how-to-taste-wine-like-a-pro-sommelier) *in-person ⬝ tasting* Do you feel stumped or intimidated looking at a wine list? Don't know how to describe the kinds of wines you like to drink? Want to buy wine at the store with more confidence? In this interactive class, you'll learn how to buy, taste and enjoy wines empowered with new knowledge! Leading you on your new wine adventure is HAGS’ Owner and Beverage Director, Camille Lindsley. With an extensive and acclaimed background in wine, Camille will guide the discussion as you taste through 8 glasses from three different varieties. Utilizing techniques like comparative tasting and tools like a flavor wheel, you’ll soon learn to identify colors, aromatics and flavor with ease all while developing your own preferences and tastes. By the end of the class, you’ll leave with a solid wine foundation and a strong grasp of the lingo when discussing and describing wine at your next tasting, wine run or night out. **What You'll Learn...** * How to taste and talk about wine like a pro * What to look for when buying wine at a restaurant or at a wine store * Discover what styles and profiles of wine you like and maybe discover some new favorites! * How to BYO and what kinds of wines to gift friends, family and acquaintances **On the Menu...** * 8 glasses of wine **What's Included...** * 1 hour and 45 minute class * Tasting of 3 Whites, 2 Skin Contact and 3 Reds * A printout of a sommelier's tasting grid and flavor wheel * Q&A after the class with a certified Sommelier **Good to Know** * Please be on time as the class will wrap up promptly at the end * This event is only for individuals 21 and over. Please bring a valid photo ID (state drivers license, ID or passports accepted)

Let's quack for a Lunar New Year dinner at Peking Duck House in Chinatown. Menu: https://www.pekingduckhousenyc.com/chinatown We can select menu when we get there. Family-style dining, and we'll share the food bill, together with tax and tip, equally. Any special drinks are separate and are the sole responsibility of the drinkers.

Hello Magnum Friends!! Please join me at a brand new wine bar - Mamali - in the West Village (near Christopher St & 7th Ave) to enjoy their fantastic wine & delicious Georgian food options. Yes, they are located in the old “Village Cigars” store. We will be their exclusive guests during this event & everyone will be on their own tab for this event. Hope to see you there! --Jeff

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Join us for a fun night of Cajun food and not-Cajun wine in Tribeca at Filé Gumbo Bar. They are located at 275 Church Street, across from the Roxy Hotel. We're one week late to celebrate Mardi Gras but no worries, it's always a party at Filé Gumbo Bar. Anyone who has dined here has been surprised & delighted by how authentic and delicious their food is. Menu items cover many NOLA favorites like crawfish bread, pimento cheese, fried seafood, bbq shrimp, gumbo and the best étouffée I’ve had outside of my own (from Paul Prudhomme’s recipe). They even have beignets for dessert! [See the full menu here](https://www.filenyc.com/menus?y_source=1_MjY4Mjg1MjItNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLm1lbnVfdXJs). We will enjoy 5 bottles of wine—1 sparkling white, 1 white & 3 reds—for 8 people at a cost of $49 per person including corkage. Just a reminder of our usual rules: \*\* The cost of this event is $49 and is for the cost of the wines and corkage only. NOTE: **Meetup has started charging a "Partner Fee" that is above and in addition to the listed price of the event. It comes to approximately $4 more for each RSVP. You will see this charge when you complete your rsvp and pay for the event. Sorry! Meetup+ members are exempt from this charge.** You will also have to pay the cost of your food (plus 33% for tax and tip). Please order at least two courses (i.e. a main dish and either appetizer or dessert) for your dinner. There are very few restaurants that allow us to bring our own wine for a zero or reduced corkage fee. We must be good guests to encourage the restaurant to continue to be generous to us. Also, please refrain from wearing cologne or perfume to dinner since this interferes with the guests' enjoyment of the wine. Please read and understand the group's cancellation policy. If you take spot, then cancel, and no one else takes the spot, you will not receive a refund or credit. No refunds or credits will be given for no-shows or late cancellations (unless someone else takes your spot). All cancellations are subject to a $6 service fee. **Please use public transportation - NO DRINKING AND DRIVING!** **The Wines:** **Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta Brut Cuvée Prestige 48th edition Extra Brut NV, 12.5% ABV, $44** As someone who's always been indifferent to Prosecco and thought it was the only dry sparkling white in Italy, what a thrill it was to discover this crisp Lombardian sparkler in Milan last summer. This bottle is not the one I enjoyed there, but it's just as good and is easily available in NYC. Eataly Vino: The Ca’ del Bosco Cuvee Prestige is a blend of the best Chardonnay (75%), Pinot Nero (15%) and Pinot Bianco (10%) grapes that are vinified separately and blended with 20% of the best past vintages. Ca’ del Bosco goes above and beyond the required 18 months of less aging by almost a year with 28 months of refinement. This is textbook Franciacorta, perfect to toast with some Prosciutto and Parmigiano-Reggiano. **Heinz Eifel Shine Rheinhessen, 100% Riesling 2021, 10.5% ABV, $14** Instead of buying an Alsatian Riesling for this dinner I thought I’d try an Australian one, then read the latter's dry style and vibrant acidity wouldn’t go with Cajun. That’s when I found this bottle already at home: a German off-dry bottle from the Rheinhessen in Germany. Its “slight sweetness and lower alcohol content are ideal for taming the heat of spicy dishes like jambalaya or crawfish étouffée. The fruit-forward profile (white peach, grapefruit, lemon, pineapple, mineral tones) provides a cooling contrast to spicy foods, Asian cuisine, and fried dishes like schnitzel.” **Les Vignerons d’Estézargues Carambouille Vin de France red blend\* 2023, 13.5% ABV, $17** *\*70% grenache, 10% syrah, 9% cinsault, 6% carignan, 4% mourvèdre, 1% counoise grown in rolled pebbles and clay soil, aged 6 months in concrete tank.* After glancing over the NYTimes list of 20 Wines for the Thanksgiving Table 2025, this one stood out. Eric Asimov wrote, “Côte du Rhônes, generally red blends from the Southern Rhône Valley, used to be classic bistro wines. But over the years they have generally gotten bigger, heftier and less interesting, and they sort of fell off my radar. This bottle, from a quality-minded cooperative, is a throwback to those old Côte du Rhônes, easygoing, lively and pure.” **Jean-Clande LAPALU Brouilly Vielles Vignes 2023, 100% Gamay, 12.5% ABV, $38** A hit at the first Cajun dinner, this wine will be served again albeit the 2023. Flatiron: His Brouilly Vieilles Vignes comes from parcels of organically farmed, deeply rooted vines, some over 60 years old, planted in the granite-rich soils of Beaujolais’ southernmost cru. The 2023 vintage continues Lapalu’s tradition of expressive, terroir-driven winemaking, offering a Brouilly that is both joyful and surprisingly structured. Bursting with wild raspberry, blackberry, and violets, the wine is supple yet precise, with a stony minerality that lends definition. There’s a gentle grip to the tannins, a reminder that this is no simple bistro Gamay, but a wine with real presence and aging potential. A soulful, captivating Brouilly from one of the region’s greats.” **Ridge Zinfandel Jimsomare 2021, 100% Zinfandel, Monte Bello Vineyard, 13.9% ABV, $43** CT 90.5, WA 93+ points, bottle courtesy of Stephen: “The lively 2021 Zinfandel Jimsomare is perfumed and lifted on the nose with boysenberry, bramble, peach skin and hoisin aromas. The palate is equal parts plush and spry, lined with lip-smacking acidity and detailed, chalky tannins on the finish. At 13.9% alcohol, this is a bright, energetic bottling of Jimsomare that should be a delight to follow into the next decade and beyond."

\*Paid Event\* ($90 per guest) \*Take 10% off your 1st booking (use code **MEETUP** at checkout) To book + learn more, click [here](https://www.leisurelyapp.co/events/hags/how-to-taste-wine-like-a-pro-sommelier) *in-person ⬝ tasting* Do you feel stumped or intimidated looking at a wine list? Don't know how to describe the kinds of wines you like to drink? Want to buy wine at the store with more confidence? In this interactive class, you'll learn how to buy, taste and enjoy wines empowered with new knowledge! Leading you on your new wine adventure is HAGS’ Owner and Beverage Director, Camille Lindsley. With an extensive and acclaimed background in wine, Camille will guide the discussion as you taste through 8 glasses from three different varieties. Utilizing techniques like comparative tasting and tools like a flavor wheel, you’ll soon learn to identify colors, aromatics and flavor with ease all while developing your own preferences and tastes. By the end of the class, you’ll leave with a solid wine foundation and a strong grasp of the lingo when discussing and describing wine at your next tasting, wine run or night out. **What You'll Learn...** * How to taste and talk about wine like a pro * What to look for when buying wine at a restaurant or at a wine store * Discover what styles and profiles of wine you like and maybe discover some new favorites! * How to BYO and what kinds of wines to gift friends, family and acquaintances **On the Menu...** * 8 glasses of wine **What's Included...** * 1 hour and 45 minute class * Tasting of 3 Whites, 2 Skin Contact and 3 Reds * A printout of a sommelier's tasting grid and flavor wheel * Q&A after the class with a certified Sommelier **Good to Know** * Please be on time as the class will wrap up promptly at the end * This event is only for individuals 21 and over. Please bring a valid photo ID (state drivers license, ID or passports accepted)