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  Can be very windy - dress appropriately
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  Wear Comfortable Shoes
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  Wine cruise is not dinner, but you want your palate clean and your nose eager.

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PaigeJohnson

What a great way to spend an afternoon in NYC. My husband and I chose this cruise to celebrate my 30th birthday, and we had our friends join us. We loved it! The cruise goes all the way around the island! I live in Inwood and I loved being able to see my neighborhood! I was really worried about the rain--I kept calling to make sure the cruise was on and they said that because the yacht has an enclosed cabin, rain or shine we would be on. But, luckily- the sun came out.

The wine portion and tapas were great. There was a cheese and nut spread and a house wine to start the taste. We learned about 6 wines which were paired with delicious appetizers. The pairings were top notch! Really good food! We started with light wine wines, went into reds and finished with a port wine. Our group was small but I really found the wine glasses to be a nice size and the food had good servings. We ate a light snack before the cruise, and found there to be more then enough food and wine for our group. If you are a vegetarian-I would be careful--a lot of meat was served and if you are a veggie then you would have left hungry. I however did not. Yum. The only recommendation I would make for the cruise would be that the final port or desert wine be paired with a desert--vanilla ice cream would have been heaven with our port.
All in all-I learned a lot-got a little buzz, ate some great food, had a great time, and they sang happy birthday to me!

Written on Aug 24 2009

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My wife and I had a wonderful day. The weather was not so good when we started, but ended up to be a very nice day. Wheather is not a factor because the rear of the boat is glass enclosed. The Captain and his crew were excelent.Wendy the wine exert was informative and fun. The wine and tapas were great. We will be going back

Written on Sep 28 2009

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brytness

This was such a pleasant experience. Not only was the wine tasting fun, but I underestimated how spectacular it would be to travel around Manhattan and see the skyline from a new perspective. The wine and tapas were tasty. My only suggestion would be definitely not to go on an empty stomach - for the sake of sobriety but also hunger. You will definitely be hungry after the trip! The crew was friendly, and Wendy was very knowledgeable!

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Desiree

This wine tasting cruise was very laid back and relaxing the facilitator was very informative on region, grapes, and scents of the wines, lite finger food was served. Our small group passed very close to the Statue of Liberty and went as far up as the Bronx. I must say it was very nice.

Written on Sep 19 2009

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More Information About Wine Tasting Cruise on the Yacht Manhattan

Website

http://www.zerve.com/SailNYC/Wine?__utma=1.2928810537912732700....

Description

Join Classic Harbor Line's new series celebrating the wonderfully diverse and ever-changing world of wine!

Each week will focus on a different region, exploring the grapes, styles, soils, viticulture, and tasting techniques that will help you enjoy the place in your glass! These interactive tastings will be conducted by wine professional Wendy Crispell in a fun, relaxed atmosphere aboard the beautiful yacht Manhattan. This season's tastings will feature a number of different artisan & farmstead cheeses selected each week to complement the wines of the day. In addition, a selection of jams, dried fruits, honey and breads will be served to highlight each pairing.

People from many cultures sailed into New York Harbor, bringing regional cuisine and traditions that helped to make NYC one of the most diverse culinary destinations in the world!

• Taste 5 different wines from a specific region in the world. (Five different wines are selected for each event.)
• Artisan cheeses are matched with the wines of the evening.
• Learn the basics of tasting in a fun, informative setting.
• Find out what makes each wine different and unique.
* Discuss major styles, grape varieties, regions, trends and more.

Note that special Saturday afternoon trips will be 45 minutes longer and will do a full circumnavigation of the island.

Schedule:
November 5, 2011: Wines and Cheeses of Spain with Live Flamenco Guitar
Explore the different varieties of Spanish wine and cheese while enjoying live entertainment.

November 7, 2011: Wines and Cheeses of Spain -- White, Red and Wonderful
Discover the wine and cheeses of Spain region by region. Learn about the grapes, traditions, styles and stories behind each region as you taste and compare a selection of Spanish reds and whites paired with artisan cheeses from Spain.

November 19 and 21, 2011: East Meets West -- Artisan American Wine and Cheese for your holiday
Discover the difference climate, grape varietal and aging can make in American wines. Taste and pair small-batch artisanal cheeses from N.Y., Texas, Vermont, Connecticut with the wines of the day and learn about the slow food movement. Support local!

December 3 and 5, 2011: Wine and Cheese 201
Ever wonder why certain wines and cheeses just seem to pair perfectly? The concept of pairing, milk types and style, aging, grapes, old vines, common places and contrasting flavors will be discussed and tasted as you learn just what makes the perfect pairing!

December 17 and 19, 2011: New World vs. Old World / Local vs. Global
3 grapes (6 wines), 3 milk types (6 cheeses) will be compared and contrasted in this special tasting. Learn why the same grape can taste so different from region to region. Discover what different vineyard and cellar techniques can do to each individual wine. How does aging, style, milk type differ in cheese making?

December 31, 2011: Bubbles and Cream- Sparkling Wines of the World and the Cheeses that Love them!
In this special tasting, you will learn about the sparkling wines of France, USA, Spain, Italy and Austria. Methods of production, grapes and aging all play a very special part in the taste of each wine! Sparkling wine is the perfect pairing for most every cheese; find your perfect pairing while tasting a selection of artisan cheeses selected for each wine.

About the Ticket Supplier: Classic Harbor Line LLC

Built in 1994 in the Scarano Boat Building of Albany, New York, the Schooner Adirondack is an 80-foot wooden replica of a classic turn-of-the-century pilot schooner.

Heading south from Chelsea Piers and down the Hudson River to Battery Park, the Schooner Adirondack passes by Ellis Island and sails out to the Statue of Liberty. Wind and time permitting, she will head toward Governor's Island, breeze by the Financial District and the Brooklyn Bridge on the East River.

The 1920s-style motor yacht "Manhattan," also built by Scarano Boat Building, is brand new to the New York City harbor as of spring 2006. This 80-foot, wood-trimmed, Gilded Era commuter yacht runs full circumnavigations of Manhattan, dinner cruises and sunset cruises, and is available for private charter.