Vinous Icons: New York City

February 25 - 28, 2026

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 25 - 28, 2026.

Join us for the collector lunches, winemaker dinners, seminar tastings, and the main event: two days of walk-around tastings featuring 120 iconic estates, each representing the pinnacle of winemaking from their regions.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

 Join us at one of two vertical tastings and dinners featuring two of the world's most iconic esates. Details to be announced shortly. 

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Join Antonio Galloni at the Icons of Napa Valley BYOB Dinner and Neal Martin at the Icons of Bordeaux BYOB Dinner. Dine alongside some of the most respected winemakers from their region, while tasting specially chosen vintages from their libraries. Guests are invited to bring bottles from their own cellars to share with friends and fellow guests. 

Friday, February 27, 2026

The day begins with the Collector's Lunch: Dom Pérignon Rosé at Le Bernardin, hosted by Antonio Galloni and featuring Chef de Caves Vincent Chaperon. This vertical tasting and lunch is a rare opportunity to survey Dom Pérignon Rosé across multiple vintages in one of New York's most celebrated restaurants. 

The first of the education-focused tastings and winemaker masterclasses is a Cool Climate California seminar moderated by Vinous critic Billy Norris. It will be followed by a seminar hosted by Eric Guido on the Pacific Northwest, with a special focus on The Rocks District, one of the United States' most distinctive AVAs. 

Day One of the Icons Walk-Around Tasting begins in the afternoon and goes into the evening. This stunning walk-around tasting, curated by the Vinous team of critics, features over 120 of the world's most respected wine estates. Each will pour two of their sought-after wines. Taste dozens of the world's most exceptional wines and hear the stories behind their creation from winemakers and estate owners.

Saturday, February 28, 2026

The first masterclass of the day features the extraordinary 2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons. A long, cool growing season yielded young Cabernets endowed with exceptional finesse and notable expression of place. Antonio Galloni is joined by winemakers and principals from iconic estates for what is sure to be a spirited discussion of the vintage and all things Napa Valley. 

The day continues with two immersive seminars designed to explore the many nuances of Cabernet Franc. The first is a global winemaker panel years in the making. Moderated by Antonio Galloni, this session showcases some of the most compelling examples of Cabernet Franc from Around the World, divided between 100% Cabernet Francs and wines with a strong presence of Franc from Napa Valley, Bordeaux, Bolgheri, Santa Barbara and South Africa.

The second Franc-focused session is the first-ever Clos Rougeard masterclass held anywhere in the world. Join Antonio Galloni and Estate Manager Cyril Chirouze for a deep dive into the estate’s vineyards and wines in what is sure to be an unforgettable tasting. 

Day Two of the Icons Walk-Around Tasting begins in the afternoon and carries into the evening. Offering a second chance to taste wines from over 120 of the world's most respected wine estates, attendees will not want to miss the opportunity to engage with renowned winemakers and estate owners from across the globe.