NYC Winter Wine Festival®
07
Mar 2026

NYC Winter Wine Festival®

“It’s like vacationing on the sunny hills of Tuscany” – Time Out.

07
Mar 2026

NYC Winter Wine Festival®

“It’s like vacationing on the sunny hills of Tuscany” – Time Out.

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Type Local Festival
Location 630 SECOND // Grand Ballroom
630 Second Avenue
Ballroom
New York, NY 10016
Tags food and wine / grand tasting / vip tasting / winter wine
Schedule
07
Mar 2026
  • Afternoon Session 07 Mar, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
  • Evening Session 07 Mar, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
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Overview

New year, new vibe! Come warm up and chill out at the long-running legacy event that started it all! Join Crush Wine Experiences for a lively Midtown edition of the 14th Annual New York City Winter Wine & Food Festival® on Saturday, March 7, 2026! We're back in New York’s vibrant 630 SECOND, an awesome venue that is spacious and newly renovated. Taste a sommelier-curated selection of fine wines, sample delicious artisanal bites, and purchase small plates from featured food vendors. Kick back in a relaxed atmosphere and explore over 100 amazing wines from New and Old World regions, plus culinary delights from creative makers from NYC and beyond. Don't settle for low-end NYC Wine Fest events produced by street fair organizers. Ours is the only wine festival organized by wine professionals and sommeliers. Copycat events are not Crush Wine Experiences!

Your Ticket Includes

Your ticket is an all-access pass to a unique tasting experience. You’ll get to:

  • Taste over 100 award-winning wines and craft beverage selections.
  • Take home a custom souvenir acrylic wine glass.
  • Sample bites from artisan food makers.
  • Take home a complimentary tote bag to remember the day.
  • Access free bottled water to stay hydrated between pours.
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The Best Wine You’ll Have All Winter

The NYC Winter Wine & Food Festival will showcase wines from all over the world, including:

  • France
  • Italy
  • South Africa
  • California
  • Argentina
  • Portugal
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • New Zealand
  • and more.
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Sample, Then Shop

Full-size selections will be available for purchase, including bottles from NY State Farm wineries and craft beverage makers, plus jars and packages of selections you enjoyed tasting from artisan food and beverage makers.

Care to pair more? Select food vendors will offer small plates of their specialties for purchase (please note, these cost extra).

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VIP Wine Bar Lounge

Step inside the exclusive VIP Wine Bar Lounge for a more private tasting experience. Sample 10 sommelier-curated fine wines, including premium red, white, and sparkling selections priced between $40 and $100 per bottle. Each pour is perfectly paired with an assortment of artisanal cheeses and gourmet light bites reserved specifically for our VIP guests.

Beyond the lounge, your VIP ticket grants full access to the main tasting area, where you can explore over 100 wines, craft beverages, and artisanal foods.

Featured regions and varietals include:

  • Champagne
  • Burgundy
  • Bordeaux
  • Barolo
  • Napa Valley
  • Tuscany
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A Grand Hall in the Heart of NYC

We are proud to host our guests in a space that combines historical elegance with modern comforts. Explore why 630 SECOND is the ideal setting for our festival:

  • Expansive, open floor plan: The spacious Grand Ballroom at 630 SECOND (at 35th Street) allows for an elegant walk-around tasting layout with ample room for winery tables and comfortable guest flow.
  • Classic architecture, elevated ambience: 630 SECOND offers a renovated venue—the perfect setting to celebrate the winter season.
  • Easily accessible by public transit: The venue is just steps from Grand Central and Penn Station. Parking is available at nearby garages at discount rates via SpotHero or ParkWhiz apps.
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Event Details

To ensure all our guests have an awesome and safe experience, we’ve outlined the essential information for this year’s event. Please note these details carefully before you join us in celebrating the season.

  • Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
  • Sessions: Afternoon (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) or Evening (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM).
  • Health and Safety: This event follows all local, state, and CDC guidelines.
  • Age requirement: Participants must be 21 or older to attend.
  • Children: We don’t allow children, kids, infants, and babies at the event.
  • Pets: We love animals, but dogs and other pets are not allowed.
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What Our Guests Say

Discover why thousands of wine lovers have joined us. From the ample selection of wines to the vibrant energy of the Grand Ballroom, our guests share why this is the premier winter wine festival in New York.

NYC Winter Wine Festival

– Analisa
This is NOT like the mediocre "NYC wine fests" I have been to. So many high quality selections! You can tell that Crush Wine Experiences knows the top producers importers. There are no subpar wines here!!

NYC Winter Wine Festival

– Katherine
I learned so much and discovered many great new wines. I will forever look at buying and enjoying wine in a different way than before.

NYC Winter Wine Festival

– Robert
The VIP Lounge was excellent. They had the high end stuff in there. The sommeliers serving us were very knowledgeable. Cheeses and light bites were delicious.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your ticket price includes tastings of more than 100 wines, craft beverages, artisanal food samples, a tote bag, and a custom souvenir acrylic wine glass to take home.

Yes! The NYC Winter Wine Festival is an indoor event held in the climate-controlled Grand Ballroom. Rain or shine, we’ll be staying warm and dry inside.

Absolutely. We Offer Designated Driver Tickets At A Significantly Reduced Ticket Price. Those With Driver Tickets Can Still Enjoy All The Artisanal Food And Live Entertainment Without The Wine Samples.

We offer a convenient coat check at the entrance so you can sample fine wines comfortably. Please note that outside food and beverages are not permitted.

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