Lectures on Tap - "Understanding Wine: Taste, Palate & Flavor"

Professors, experts, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in NYC bars. 📍 Location: Exact address given in confirmation email 🧠 Lecture: "Understanding Wine: Taste, Palate & Flavor" 🎤 Speaker: Professor Torrey Grant From what happens in the vineyard to the winery to what goes on in your mouth, what makes wine such an intriguing beverage?! Join us for an engaging evening as Professor Torrey Grant demystifies the world of wine, guiding you through how grapes, terroir, and winemaking techniques shape what you experience in the glass. You’ll explore how taste and aroma work together, why certain wines pair so well with unexpected foods, and how to better understand your own palate—so you can choose wines you truly enjoy. Professor Torrey Grant teaches the popular “Beer and Wine Appreciation” course at Syracuse University. He is the Wine Director for Leonetta and a retail consultant and educator for Wegmans and Liquor City. Known for his unconventional approach—like pairing Champagne with hotdogs—Grant blends deep expertise with a love for simple, approachable flavors. Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌 Agenda 6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key. 6:55 PM – Host introduction 7:00 PM – Lecture begins 7:45 PM – Audience Q&A 8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round 8:30 PM – Wrap up.