Lectures on Tap - "Champagne: A Story of Widows, Women, and Wine"
Professors, experts, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in NYC bars.
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🧠 Lecture: "Champagne: A Story of Widows, Women, and Wine"
🎤 Speaker: Professor Torrey Grant
Join us for a sparkling evening as Professor Torrey Grant uncorks the surprising history behind one of the world’s most celebrated wines. From viticulture and French inheritance laws to the remarkable widows who helped shape the global Champagne industry, this lecture reveals how perseverance and ingenuity turned a regional curiosity into a symbol of celebration.
Professor Grant teaches the popular “Beer and Wine Appreciation” course at Syracuse University and serves as Wine Director for Leonetta. He also works as a retail consultant and educator for Wegmans and Liquor City. Famous for his unconventional pairings—like Champagne with hotdogs—Grant blends a refined palate with an accessible, down-to-earth style that welcomes both novices and enthusiasts.
Come ready to challenge what you think you know about Champagne, its makers, and the women who helped define it.
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Highlights
- 2 hours
- ages 21+
- In person
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Location
Lower East Side
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New York, NY 10002
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