Event Highlights
Hosted by: Joyce Lin, CMS/WSET Certified Sommelier & Wine Educator
Duration: 1.5 Hour
Location: SPACS (149 W 27th Floor 3, New York)
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Ticket : https://shorturl.at/MxdfQ
Class Description
Celebrate the season with an elegant journey through Europe’s most legendary red wines. Join Certified Sommelier and Wine Educator Joyce Lin for Legends in Red: Holiday Sipping Through Europe’s Greatest Regions — an immersive tasting that brings together the magic of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Barolo, and Rioja in one unforgettable evening.
This festive 1.5 hour session is designed for wine lovers, curious sippers, and anyone who wants to deepen their appreciation for fine red wines in a relaxed, art-inspired setting. Discover what makes these regions timeless benchmarks, learn how to taste and talk about red wine with confidence, and explore perfect pairings for your holiday table.
Whether you’re hosting, gifting, or collecting, this class will elevate the way you experience wine — and help you choose bottles that bring warmth and meaning to your celebrations.
What to Expect
🍷 Guided Tasting of Four Benchmark Reds
Taste your way through Burgundy, Bordeaux, Barolo, and Rioja — iconic wines that define European craftsmanship.
🥖 Palate-Cleansing Bread & Crackers
A simple setup to keep your senses sharp between pours.
🌹 Aromatic Experience
Engage your senses beyond the glass with a curated display of key wine aromas — from red fruit to earth and spice — designed to help you recognize and connect scents while you taste. This sensory experience enhances learning and deepens appreciation of each wine’s complexity.
🎓 Learn & Experience
Understand what makes these four regions world-famous.
Recognize key differences in grape varieties and wine style in each region
Master essential tasting techniques and vocabulary.
Discover food-pairing inspiration for classic holiday dishes.
💬 Engaging, Social, and Accessible
Enjoy lively discussion, sensory exploration, and the chance to connect with fellow wine lovers in a creative space.
Why You’ll Love It
This isn’t just a tasting — it’s a celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and the spirit of the holidays. You’ll leave with deeper wine knowledge, sharper tasting skills, and inspiration for your next festive gathering.
About Joyce Lin
Joyce Lin is a New York–based certified sommelier, wine writer, and educator whose expertise bridges the worlds of fine wine, culture, and storytelling. Holding certifications from the Court of Master Sommeliers and WSET, she has built a reputation for her insightful approach to food and wine pairing, grounded in both technical knowledge and creative expression. Through her platform 酒意思(JoYiSi) – Sip with Joyce, she brings a global perspective to wine education. Recognized for her talent in blending professional expertise with cultural stories, Joyce encourages everyone to see wine not just as a drink but as a way to explore dialogue, memory, and meaning.