Vinous Icons: NYC 2025

We are thrilled to announce the next edition of Vinous Icons, which will take place at the gorgeous Pier 60 in New York City from February 27 - March 1, 2025.

Our team of Editors has curated a breathtaking list of benchmark wineries that showcase the pinnacles of excellence within each region. A representative list of participating wineries is below.

Guests at Vinous Icons will taste an unbelievable selection of top estates while enjoying an expansive waterfront view from Pier Sixty's floor-to-ceiling windows, terrace and veranda. Each estate will pour two wines over an extraordinary two days of walk-around tastings and events. Education and curation remain our top priorities, and guests will be able to participate in lively master classes and intimate winemaker dinners throughout the weekend. 

Pre-sale tickets are available for the collector lunches, winemaker dinners, and seminar tastings, all at special pricing before the general release. 

Icons walk-around tasting tickets will be available for purchase soon!

EVENT SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Collector's Lunch: Littorai 2016 Horizontal | Gramercy Tavern | 12:00pm

Pre-Sale Offer: $700 $500 + taxes/fees

As Littorai celebrates their 30th anniversary, we are thrilled to welcome Ted Lemon to NYC for an intimate horizontal tasting and lunch featuring wines from the 2016 vintage. Please note space for this lunch will be very limited. Hosted by Antonio Galloni.

Featuring:

2023 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

2016 Chenin Blanc The Haven

2016 Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard

2016 Chardonnay The Tributary Estate Vineyard

2016 Pinot Noir Cerise Vineyard

2016 Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard

2016 Pinot Noir The Pivot Estate Vineyard

2016 Pinot Noir One Acre

2016 Pinot Noir Wendling Vineyard Block E

2016 Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard

2012 Chardonnay Mays Canyon

Icons of Bordeaux Dinner| Legacy Records | 6:30pm

Pre-Sale Offer: $1250 $1050 + taxes/fees

This small, intimate dinner features four of Bordeaux’s most cutting-edge properties. Taste older, library vintages and hear from the winemakers themselves in what is sure to be a lively exchange of views. Please note space for this dinner is very limited. Hosted by Neal Martin.

Featuring:

Château Haut-Bailly 2016, 1998 and 1989 - Presented by Véronique Sanders
Château l’Evangile 2021, 2011 and 2001 - Presented by Juliette Couderc
Château La Dominique 2016, 2005 and 1998 - Presented by Gwendeline Lucas
Cos d'Estournel 2016, 2005 and 1998 - Presented by Dominique Arangoïts

Icons of Champagne Dinner | Manhatta Restaurant | 6:30pm

Pre-Sale Offer: $1200 $1000 + taxes/fees

Join Antonio Galloni for an exclusive dinner featuring Billecart-Salmon, Laurent-Perrier, Philipponnat, Taittinger, Dom Pérignon, and Dom Ruinart. Principals/Chef de Caves will each share two of their top Cuvées for what is set to be a sparkling evening of extraordinary Champagnes. 

Featuring:

Champagne Billecart-Salmon - Presented by Mathieu Roland-Billecart

2006 Le Clos Saint-Hilaire

2008 Brut Rosé Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon 1.5L

Champagne Laurent-Perrier - Presented by Edouard Cossy

NV Grande Cuvée Grand Siècle No. 26

NV Grande Cuvée Grand Siècle No. 20 Les Resérves 1.5L

Champagne Philipponnat - Presented by François Philipponnat

2008 Extra-Brut Clos des Goisses 1.5L

2013 Extra-Brut Clos des Goisses

Champagne Taittinger - Presented by Clovis Taittinger

2008 Comtes de Champagne

2013 Comtes de Champagne

Dom Pérignon - Presented by Jean-Baptiste Terlay

2004 Dom Pérignon P2

2009 Dom Pérignon Rosé

Dom Ruinart - Presented by Frédéric Panaiotis

2002 Dom Ruinart

2010 Dom Ruinart

Pioneers of American Wine Dinner | Sky Loft at Hudson Yards | 6:30pm

Pre-Sale Offer: $800 $600 + taxes/fees

Join Eric Guido and Billy Norris for this thrilling dinner highlighting some of the most exciting wines and winemakers from the American west.

Featuring:  

Antica Terra - Presented by Maggie Harrison

2018 Pinot Noir Antikythera

Donelan - Presented by Cushing Donelan

2018 Cushing’s Block Pinot

2018 Judge Syrah

Domaine de la Côte - Presented Sashi Moorman

2018 Pinot Noir Bloom’s Field

2018 Evening Land Chardonnay Summum

K Vintners - Presented by Charles Smith

2018 Syrah Powerline

2018 Sixto Chardonnay Moxee

Rhys - Presented by Jeff Brinkman

2018 Pinot Noir Skyline Vineyard

2018 Chardonnay Horseshoe Vineyard

Turley - Presented by Tegan Passalacqua

2018 Petite Syrah Library Vineyard

2018 Zinfandel Kirschenmann

Viñedo Chadwick Vertical and Dinner | Manhatta Restaurant | 7:00pm

Pre-Sale Offer: $1000 $800 + taxes/fees

This dinner and tasting will be a thrilling tour through the library of one of Chile's top and most exciting estates. Hosted by Joaquín Hidalgo.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Collector's Lunch: Salon Vertical & Lunch | Le Bernardin | 12:00pm

Pre-Sale Offer: $1750 $1550 + taxes/fees

Join Didier Depond, Salon’s President, for a vertical and lunch featuring numerous vintages of this extraordinary Champagne. Please note space for this lunch is very limited. Hosted by Antonio Galloni.

Icons of Bordeaux: The 2015 Vintage Seminar | Pier 60 | 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Pre-Sale Offer: $150 $100 + taxes/fees

Neal Martin moderates this tasting of a superb selection of 2015 vintage Bordeaux. Principals/winemakers will share their Grand Vins to reveal the qualities of this vintage, which was the strongest in several years since the famed duo of 2009/2010.

Featuring: 

2015 Château Haut-Bailly presented by Véronique Saunders

2015 Château La Dominique presented by Gwendeline Lucas

2015 Cos d'Estournel presented by Dominique Arangoïts

2015 Larcis Ducasse presented by David Suire

2015 L'Évangile presented by Juliette Couderc

2015 L'If presented by Cyrille Thienpont

Icons Tasting - Day One | Pier 60 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm *TICKETS FOR THE WALK-AROUND TASTING WILL BE ON SALE SOON*

The Vinous team of critics has curated a stunning walk-around tasting that will feature more than 100 of the world's most respected wineries, each pouring two wines. Taste dozens of exceptional wines and meet the winemakers and principals from the estates at a picturesque riverside venue.

SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025

Icons of Sonoma Seminar | Pier 60 | 10:00am - 11:30am

Pre-Sale Offer: $150 $100 + taxes/fees

This seminar will explore the West Sonoma Coast and nearby areas and dive into the unique attributes that make this region one of the most exciting for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay anywhere in the world. Hosted by Antonio Galloni. 

Featuring:

DuMOL - Presented by Jenna Davis

2022 Pinot Noir Bressay Estate Vineyard

Failla - Presented by Ehren Jordan

2022 Chardonnay Estate Vineyard Fort Ross-Seaview

Freeman - Presented by Akiko Freeman

2021 Pinot Noir Yu-Ki Estate

Hirsch - Presented by Jasmine Hirsch

2021 Pinot Noir Raschen Ridge

Kistler Vineyards - Presented by Jason Kesner

2022 Chardonnay Stock Ranch Vineyard

Littorai - Presented by Ted Lemon

2022 Pinot Noir The Haven

Occidental - Presented by Catherine Kistler

2021 Pinot Noir SWK Vineyard

Paul Hobbs - Presented by Jeremiah Timm

2022 Pinot Noir Goldrock Estate

Wayfarer - Presented by Cleo Pahlmeyer

2022 Pinot Noir The Traveler

Icons of Napa Valley Seminar | Pier 60 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Pre-Sale Offer: $200 $150 + taxes/fees

Winemakers and principals from several of the top estates in Napa Valley will present their wines from the epic 2021 vintage in this panel tasting hosted by Antonio Galloni. 

Featuring:

BRAND Napa Valley - Presented by Christine O'Sullivan

2021 Proprietary Red

Continuum - Presented by Tim Mondavi

2021 Proprietary Red Wine Sage Mountain Vineyard

Diamond Creek - Presented by Graham Wehmeier

2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Volcanic Hill

HALL - Presented by Mike Reynolds

2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Sacrashe Vineyard

Haynes Vineyard - Presented by Carlton McCoy

2021 Chardonnay Corazon

Joseph Phelps - Presented by Ryan Knoth

2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard

Neotempo - Presented by Kia Behnia

2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Kiatra Estate

Realm - Presented by Scott Becker

2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Hartwell XX

Spottswoode - Presented by Beth Weber Novak

2021 Cabernet Sauvignon

The Vineyardist - Presented by Dirk Fulton

2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Calcardia Vineyard

TOR - Presented by Tor Kenward

2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon BFD

VHR, Vine Hill Ranch - Presented by Bruce Phillips

2021 Cabernet Sauvignon

Icons Tasting - Day Two | Pier 60 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm *TICKETS FOR THE WALK-AROUND TASTING WILL BE ON SALE SOON*

The Vinous team of critics has curated a stunning walk-around tasting that will feature more than 100 of the world's most respected wineries, each pouring two wines. Taste dozens of exceptional wines and meet the winemakers and principals from the estates at a picturesque riverside venue.

ATTENDING ESTATES 

(as of January 15, 2025 - subject to change)

Argentina: Bemberg Estate Wines, Bodega Noemia de Patagonia, Catena Zapata, Luigi Bosca, Susana Balbo, Terrazas de los Andes, Trivento, Zuccardi Valle de Uco

Chile : Clos Apalta, Montes, San Pedro Cachapoal Andes, Santa Rita - Casa Real, SEÑA Winery, VIK, Viñedo Chadwick (Vertical and Dinner Only)

France - Bordeaux: Château Brane-Cantenac, Château de Pez, Château Giscours, Château Haut-Bailly, Château La Dominique, Château Lagrange, Château Larcis Ducasse, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Château Troplong Mondot, Château Villemaurine, Cos d'Estournel, L'Evangile, L'If

France - Champagne: Billecart-Salmon, Champagne Bollinger, Champagne Delamotte, Champagne Henri Giraud, Champagne Laurent-Perrier, Champagne Louis Roederer, Champagne Philipponnat, Champagne Pol Roger, Champagne Taittinger, Dom Pérignon, La Grande Dame by Veuve Clicquot, Maison Ruinart, Salon (Collector's Lunch Only)

France - Burgundy: William Fevre

France - Languedoc: Mas de Daumas Gassac

Italy - Piedmont: Elio Grasso, Produttori del Barbaresco

Italy - Alto Adige: Cantina Terlano

Italy - Friuli Venezia Giulia: Livio Felluga

Italy - Veneto: Allegrini, Bisol1542, Dal Forno, Masi

Italy - Carmignano: Piaggia di Vanucci Silvia

Italy - Tuscany: Canalicchio di Sopra, Castello di Ama, Castello di Monsanto, Domini Castellare di Castellina, Fèlsina, Fontodi, Gagliole, Grattamacco, Il Marroneto, Isole e Olena, Mazzei - Castello di Fonterutoli, Ornellaia, Querciabella, Tenuta Luce, Tenuta Sette Ponti, Tua Rita

Italy - Montalcino: Argiano, Biondi-Santi, Il Poggione

Italy - Sicily: Tasca d'Almerita, Tenuta delle Terre Nere

Spain: Alma Carraovejas, Bodega Numanthia, Bodegas Vatan, Marqués de Murrieta, Señorío de San Vicente, Tempos Vega Sicilia, Teso la Monja

USA - Napa: Blankiet, BRAND Napa Valley, Continuum Estate, Diamond Creek Vineyards, FUTO, HALL, Haynes Vineyard, Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Neotempo, OVID Napa Valley, Pahlmeyer, PlumpJack Collection, Realm Cellars, Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery, Staglin Family Vineyard, TOR Wines, Turley Wine Cellars, VHR (Vine Hill Ranch), The Vineyardist Napa Valley, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

USA - Sonoma: Donelan Family Wines, Donum Estate, DuMOL, Failla, Freeman Winery, Hirsch Vineyards, Kistler Vineyards, Littorai, Merry Edwards Winery, Occidental, Paul Hobbs, Repris Wines, Wayfarer

USA - Central Coast California: Booker, Chanin Wines, Rhys Vineyards, Stolpman Vineyards

USA - Pacific Northwest: Antica Terra, Evening Land Vineyards, K Vintners, Lingua Franca, Nicolas Jay

We look forward to welcoming you to Vinous Icons NYC 2025!
 
- Vinous Team

The above information is current as of January 15, 2025 and may be subject to change.