Alsace Wines Month is coming to New York City! For the month of June, enthusiasts of these aromatic and fresh white wines from the east of France can enjoy Alsace Riesling, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer right on their doorstep. To get a taste of Alsace, you can drop in at one of eight wine stores around Manhattan and Brooklyn for a complimentary in-store tasting. Or, you can swing by one of the city’s four Patina Group restaurants – including The Sea Grill and Café Centro – for a range of Alsace-inspired food and wine pairings.

ALSACE RESTAURANT SPECIALS

Taking place at the Patina Group of restaurants, for the month of June.

• The Sea Grill (19 West 49th Street)
• Brasserie (100 East 53rd Street)
• Café Centro (200 Park Avenue)
• Brasserie 8½ (9 West 57th Street)

On Thursday, June 10, Brasserie Restaurant is hosting an exclusive consumer dinner with fine wines from Alsace paired with a special menu from Alsace-born chef Luc Dimnet ($75 all inclusive). The Sea Grill is hosting an Alsace pairings dinner on Monday, June 21st ($65 all inclusive). Both events start at 6 PM. To purchase your ticket, please go to www.patinagroup.com/alsacewines/.

ALSACE IN-STORE TASTINGS

From June 4th-25th, select wine stores are hosting in-store tastings as well as offering retail discounts on your purchase of Alsace Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Gewurztraminer:

• Chambers Street Wines (148 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, p. 212-227-1434): Thursday, June 10, 5-7:30 PM and Saturday, June 26, 4-7 PM
• Chelsea Wine Vault (75 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10011, p. 212-462-4244): June 25, 4-7 PM

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