We kicked off 2016 with a trip to New York to visit "The Barrel Room at City Winery" in Soho. When we arrived, we heard a rumble and felt a shake…it was the Number 1 subway train that ran directly under us! We met Diana Kessel from City Winery, who greeted us with a glass of wine poured from the spouts on the wall. Anne enjoyed a rather crisp Rousanne and I had an amazing glass of Petit Syrah. All of the wines sold at the winery are produced at the property by winemaker David Lecomte. They make several wines all made in stainless tanks or oak barrels, while contracting with vineyards nationwide for their grape supply.



The Executive Chef, Michael Jeanty, created a simple but delightful menu. Anne had the "Daily Meat & Cheese Board" which was plenty for two. I have to admit that I did graze some on the cheese board…after she was done, of course. I tried the "Duck Tacos". There were 3 corn street tacos and they were delicious.



Here are some photos of the production area.




Another aspect of the City Winery (that has great appeal to me) is the music aspect of their business model. City Winery bills itself as the "Hard Rock Cafe" for wineries. While we visited the winery, the band "The Bottlerockets" entertained about 300 people with a driving country/rock sound. Melissa Etheridge had played just a few days before and the winery has a great entrainment schedule throughout the year. I encourage you to check out City Winery…you'll have a great experience!



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The Barrel Room at City Winery
155 Varick Street New York, NY 10013
www.citywinery.com