Corkbuzz Online | Drink Local: Wines of New York State with Guest Christopher Bates of Element Winery
June 18 2020 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PMWe are proud to be a part of the NYC community, and New York has fantastic wineries just within reach! From the Bordeaux “like” conditions of Long Island, to the Finger Lakes - which have been producing wine since the 1850’s - New York is becoming a serious wine producer in terms of quality and versatility. Many wineries are a short drive or train ride from the city, a perfect weekend wine getaway. We'll discuss New York's wine regions, grapes, styles, and producers we love. Pour a glass of your favorite New York wine to virtually 'cheers' the group. Our guest will be Christopher Bates, Finger Lakes native, winemaker of Element Winery, chef, and Master Sommelier.
About Christopher:
Christopher Bates MS has spent over 15 years in all aspects of the hospitality industry. Christopher and his wife Isabel own and operate F.L.X. Hospitality & F.L.X. Wienery.
In 2012 Christopher was named Best Young Sommelier in the World after winning Best Young Sommelier in America the previous year. He went on to win TopSomm 2013, before passing his Master Sommelier Exam in May 2013, making him the 199th person in the world to do so.
Christopher and his wife Isabel have settled in the Finger Lakes region of New York with the intention to be a part of the growing hospitality industry. Christopher is an active member of the sommelier community and continues to educate as a lecturer at The International Culinary Center, and with the Court of Master Sommeliers.
Zoom links will be sent via email on the morning of the class. Follow-up notes are sent the following day.
Check out our wine "backpacks" for class here or email laura@corkbuzz.com for custom wines shipped from Corkbuzz for class.