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Cheese & Wine Tasting: Autumn Specials

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Savor the flavors of the season through a guided tasting of exceptional wines and regional cheeses. Explore classic and contemporary selections while discovering how grape varietals complement different textures and flavors. Gain practical insight into pairing principles and leave with greater confidence in creating memorable combinations.

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The Craft of Pairing: Mezcal and Cheese

Astor Center
4.7 76 reviews

Explore the expressive world of mezcal—from smoky, earthy depth to bright, floral agave character—while learning how production methods, terroir, and agave varieties shape its flavor. Through guided tastings paired with artisan cheeses, you’ll gain confidence in identifying mezcal’s nuances and creating balanced, thoughtful pairings.

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  • 21 and older
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  • 23 E 4th St, New York, NY
  • 2 hours
The Craft of Pairing: Mezcal and Cheese
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From smoky campfire notes to bright, floral agave character, mezcal is one of the world’s most expressive spirits. Its depth and versatility make it a natural partner for richly textured foods like artisan cheeses. Take a journey through Mexico’s mezcal-producing regions, exploring the diversity of flavors and traditions while discovering pairings that highlight its unique character.

Class is 2 hours long, including a Q&A session with Mezcal expert and Cheesemonger, Julia Gross.

What you can expect:

  • 1 Welcome Cocktail
  • 6 Tasting pours of artisanal mezcals
  • 6 Cheese pairings to highlight the nuances of each mezcal
  • A 15% discount on all wines tasted to use in-store after class

What you will learn:

  • How to identify aromas and flavors in mezcal
  • How to read and understand a mezcal label
  • Key factors that influence mezcal’s profile, including agave type, roasting methods, distillation, and terroir
  • How to pair mezcals with cheese plates and other foods
  • Considerations for creating balanced and thoughtful pairings

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Style: Lecture + Tasting

Good for: agave tasting NYC, guided food pairing, agave and cheese class NYC

Refund Policy

All class purchases are non-refundable.

Class reservations can be exchanged up to 72 hours prior to the date of the class for another class of equal or lesser value. Classes may also be transferred to another attendee by emailing [email protected] 24 hours before the start of the class.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.


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Astor Center is a modern educational hub located above Astor Wines & Spirits. With a state-of-the-art tasting room and learning facility, it offers public programming that combines education and entertainment and access to unique wines, craft spirits, and expertly crafted cocktails.

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