Events, Classes & Wine Dinners
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All Wine Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Every Wednesday buy any bottle of wine from our extensive inventory and enjoy it on premise at our already low retail prices with no restaurant markups and NO ADDITIONAL CORKAGE FEE! That's a $35 savings!! Start the weekend early, or just unwind with a great bottle perfectly paired with our delicious food in our relaxed modern Wine Bar & Tasting Room.
Drop in or make a reservation.
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Rose Walk Around Tasting
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
$55 per person plus tax and gratuity
Nothing rings in Spring like rosé all day, or in this case, rosé all weekend! Come on in either Saturday or Sunday and spend an exceptional afternoon tasting and comparing all kinds of pink wines perfect for the spring season. Perfectly paired with passed hor d' oeuvres What better way to spend a weekend afternoon?
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Brunch & Live Music with Jim Nuzzo
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Enjoy Sunday Brunch with Live Music by Jim Nuzzo, a local NJ piano legend! Jim will be at Cree playing an eclectic mix of your favorite classic piano songs such as Billy Joel, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, the Beatles and more!
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WSET Level 1 in Wines Class
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 to Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Course Dates: April 23 & 30, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Registration Deadline: April 15
Location: Cree Wine Company
Welcome to the exciting world of wine! For individuals new to wine study, Celebration Wine Academy's WSET Level 1 in Wine qualification is a perfect place to start your wine journey. This course provides a beginner level, hands-on introduction to the world of wine. It is suitable for those starting a wine career or pursuing an interest in wine. You’ll explore the main types of grape varieties and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately and understand food and wine pairings. During this course, you will participate in guided tastings of 10 different wines.
You will learn about:
~ Grape growing and winemaking
~ Principal grape varieties
~ Primary styles of wine
~ How to taste and describe wines
~ How to pair food and wine
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Tuscany Wine Dinner
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
$155 per person plus tax and gratuity
Enjoy an Italian dinner while learning about and tasting through the wines of Tuscany, one of Italy's most loved wine regions!
AMUSE
SCHIACCIATA
lardo di colonnata, truffle honeyFelsina Chardonnay 2021
FIRST COURSE
SPRING VEGETABLE SALAD
‘tonno di maiale’Montenidoli Tradizionale Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG 2022
SECOND COURSE
CACCIUCCO alla LIVORNESE
seafood stew, tomato, garlic crostiniFattoria di Petroio Chianti Classico 2018
THIRD COURSE
ROASTED SQUAB
pici pasta, sugo di piccione, pecorino balzePadelletti Brunello di Montalcino 2018
DESSERT COURSE
CASTAGNACCIO
chestnuts, rosemary, orangeIsole e Olena Vin Santo del Chianti Classico 2010
*We can accommodate substitutions upon request. Please make a note on your reservation or call us.*
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Brunch & Live Music with Jim Nuzzo
Sunday, April 28, 2024, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Enjoy Sunday Brunch with Live Music by Jim Nuzzo, a local NJ piano legend! Jim will be at Cree playing an eclectic mix of your favorite classic piano songs such as Billy Joel, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, the Beatles and more!
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All Things Agave: Tequila & Mezcal w/ Street Tacos
Thursday, May 2, 2024, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
$65 per person plus tax and gratuity
Join us for a Special Class & Tasting on All Things Agave: Tequila & Mezcal! PLUS, we are going to serve a small street taco with each mezcal and tequila meticulously created by Chef Andrew Lattanzio. This is not to be missed!! Come discover and taste 4 new, high-quality mezcals and tequilas while learning about the history and production of the spirit in a relaxed but educational setting. Includes a tasting of four different mezcals and tequilas, each paired with a small street taco and a presentation & discussion lead by our Spirits Director, Tom Anderer DipWSET
The Lineup:
~ Santanera Kosher Blanco Tequila ($100 per bottle)
~ La Gritona Tequila Reposado ($50 per bottle)
~ Arette Artesanal Suave Anejo Tequila ($90 per bottle)
~ Don Mateo de la Sierra Pechuga Mezcal Artesanal ($115 per bottle) -
Sparkling Wine Walk Around Tasting
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Cost $75 per person plus tax and gratuity
Spring means weddings, backyard parties and other special occasions perfect for bubbles! Nothing beats a crisp, refreshing glass of sparkling wine as the weather warms up. Join us for a walk around tasting of over a dozen different bottles of bubbles, from Champagne to Prosecco to Cava and everything in between!
Bertha Cava Brut Nature 2021
Bele Casel Prosecco Asolo Extra Dry NV
Cave de Bissey Cremant de Bourgogne
Bruno Dangin Cremant de Bourgogne "Cuvee Blanche" NV
Domaine de la Taille aux Loups Montlouis-sur-Loire Tradition Brut
Cave de Bissey Cremant Rosé
Ettore Germano Rosanna Extra Brut Rose NV
Ployez-Jacquemart Champagne Marie Weiss Brut NV
Grongnet Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut
Mags Avalible
Michel Gonet Champagne Les 3 Terroirs Blanc de Blancs 2018
Mags Avalible
De Sousa et Fils Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut Avec Le Temps Blanc de Blancs
Corbon Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Avize 2010
Lacourte Godbillon Champagne Premier Cru Brut Rosé
Savart Champagne Premier Cru L'Accomplie
Dhondt-Grellet Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Cramant NV -
Mother's Day Prix-Fixe Menu
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
$75 per person plus tax and gratuity
Bring the entire family to enjoy Chef Andrew's thoughtfully crafted Mother's Day 3-Course Prix-Fixe menu!
FIRST COURSE
ROMAINE SALAD, cucumber, walnut, radish, dill, feta, yogurt
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GRILLED ASPARAGUS, prosciutto, ricotta, arugula, egg yolk
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OCTOPUS CARPACCIO, basil, lemon, chiles, olive, pine nutsSECOND COURSE
CHICKEN FRICASSEE, mushrooms, peas, bacon, turnips, pearl onions
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GARGANELLI, spring vegetables, gremolata, parmigiano reggiano
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BERKSHIRE PORK, broccoli rabe, peperonata, castle valley polenta
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SEA SCALLOPS, asparagus, black truffle, potato & leek velouteTHIRD COURSE
DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE, hazelnut, caramel, vanilla
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MEYER LEMON TART, blueberries, almond, meringue -
Cigars & Whiskey on the Patio
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The patio is open for the Spring and what better way to enjoy the warmer weather than a Cigar and Whiskey Pairing on the Patio! Tom Anderer, our in-house Spirits Director, will recommend whiskies to pair with the cigar you bring. Our full menu is available a la carte, plus beers, wines and all kinds of spirits. This is not a ticketed event, you will only be charged for the food and whiskies you order! Come and enjoy with like-minded Cigar & Whiskey enthusiasts! Make your reservation now to join us! Just make a reservation in the Wine Studio or Lounge and write a note stating "Patio Please!"
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Piedmont Wine Dinner
Friday, May 17, 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
$145 per person plus tax and gratuity
Enjoy a delicious regional dinner while learning about and tasting through wines from one of Chris's favorite wine regions!
AMUSE
CARNE CRUDA
lemon, caper, porcini, hazelnutFIRST COURSE
BAGNA CAUDA
salad of raw vegetablesSECOND COURSE
PANISSA alla VERCELLESE
risotto, barlotti, salume, grana padanoTHIRD COURSE
STRACOTTO di MANZO
polenta, fontina, peas & carrotsDESSERT COURSE
BUNET
chocolate custard, amaretti, caramel*Wines to follow*
*We can accommodate substitutions upon request. Please make a note on your reservation or call us.*
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Brunch & Live Music with Catmoondaddy Band
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Enjoy Sunday Brunch with Live Music by Catmoondaddy, performing a delicious mix of musical gems! At house parties, restaurants, club houses, night clubs and coffee houses, the band puts out an engaging sound. They can rock, groove, hypnotize and swing, featuring great vocals & harmonies, guitar, harmonica, bass and percussion. Catmoondaddy plays…
• Classic rock hits
• Vintage blues and boogie
• Swingin' love songs
• Soul classics
• Fine folk and country ballads
• Pop sounds with a twist
• Forgotten gems
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Domaine Cyprian Arlaud Master Class
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
$195 per person plus tax and gratuity
The history of Domaine Arlaud started durng World War II, when Joseph Arlaud met and fell in love with Renée Amiot, who came from a historic Burgundian family. Part of the couple’s wedding gifts were parcels of land in the Côtes de Nuits, centered around the top crus of Morey St. Denis and Gevrey-Chambertin. And so Domaine Arlaud was born. Today, the star of the show is Joseph's grandson Cyprien, who has come into his own as one of the most exciting growers in all of France! Under Cyprien’s stewardship, biodynamic grapegrowing and minimal intervention winemaking for elegance has been the focus.
Chris Cree will lead a Masterclass tasting on the following incredible premium Burgundies from this Domaine:
~ Bourgogne Rouge "Roncevie", Domaine Arlaud 2021 ($50)
~ Morey St. Denis 1er "Les Ruchots", Domaine Arlaud 2021 ($250)
~ Gevrey-Chambertin 1er "Aux Combottes", Domaine Arlaud 2021 ($300)
~ Chambolle-Musigny 1er "Les Sentiers", Domaine Arlaud 2021 ($275)
~ Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Domaine Arlaud 2021 ($400)
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All Things Gin: A Class & Tasting on Gin
Thursday, May 23, 2024, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
$60 per person plus tax and gratuity
Join us for a very Special Class & Tasting on Gin! Come discover and taste 4 new, high-quality gins while learning about the history and production of the spirit in a relaxed & educational setting. We will be featuring a local gin made in Hopewell, NJ by Sourland Mountain using local botanicals, a rare Japanese Gin aged in Champagne casks, and a Mushroom & Limited Release Gin from a small distillery in upstate New York called Isolation Point. This is not to be missed!! Includes a tasting of four different gins, light charcuterie, and a presentation & discussion lead by our Spirits Director, Tom Anderer DipWSET.
The Lineup:
~ Sourland Mountain Spirits Gin, $45
~ Isolation Proof Mushroom Gin, $50
~ The Kyoto Distillery Ki No Bi Dry Gin Edition G Champagne Cask Aged, $120
~ Isolation Proof Limited Edition Winter Gin, $50 (Best Gin I Have Ever Tasted!) -
Brunch & Live Music with Rob Lanter
Sunday, May 26, 2024, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Join us on the patio for Sunday Brunch while enjoying hot jazz and cool wines! Rob Lanter, Jazz Guitarist, returns to Cree Wine Company with live music to be enjoyed outdoors (weather permitting).
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Cigars & Whiskey on the Patio
Thursday, May 30, 2024, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The patio is open for the Spring and what better way to enjoy the warmer weather than a Cigar and Whiskey Pairing on the Patio! Tom Anderer, our in-house Spirits Director, will recommend whiskies to pair with the cigar you bring. Our full menu is available a la carte, plus beers, wines and all kinds of spirits. This is not a ticketed event, you will only be charged for the food and whiskies you order! Come and enjoy with like-minded Cigar & Whiskey enthusiasts! Make your reservation now to join us! Just make a reservation in the Wine Studio or Lounge and write a note stating "Patio Please!"
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Cigars & Whiskey on the Patio
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The patio is open for the Spring and what better way to enjoy the warmer weather than a Cigar and Whiskey Pairing on the Patio! Tom Anderer, our in-house Spirits Director, will recommend whiskies to pair with the cigar you bring. Our full menu is available a la carte, plus beers, wines and all kinds of spirits. This is not a ticketed event, you will only be charged for the food and whiskies you order! Come and enjoy with like-minded Cigar & Whiskey enthusiasts! Make your reservation now to join us! Just make a reservation in the Wine Studio or Lounge and write a note stating "Patio Please!"
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Cigars & Whiskey on the Patio
Thursday, June 27, 2024, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The patio is open for the Spring and what better way to enjoy the warmer weather than a Cigar and Whiskey Pairing on the Patio! Tom Anderer, our in-house Spirits Director, will recommend whiskies to pair with the cigar you bring. Our full menu is available a la carte, plus beers, wines and all kinds of spirits. This is not a ticketed event, you will only be charged for the food and whiskies you order! Come and enjoy with like-minded Cigar & Whiskey enthusiasts! Make your reservation now to join us! Just make a reservation in the Wine Studio or Lounge and write a note stating "Patio Please!"
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Meet the Maker: Cooper's Daughter Spirits
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
$60 per person plus tax and gratuity
Meet Stuart Newsome of Cooper's Daughter Spirits and taste through a lineup of their delicious, locally sourced, produced and aged spirits!
Cooper’s Daughter Spirits is a woman-owned and family operated distillery, cooperage, and apple orchard. The name of the distillery tells the story of a father and daughter who combined their passions to create a business together. Stuart Newsome’s passion is history and he had a 42 year career in historic restoration. His daughter, Sophie Newsome’s passion is the farm-to-table movement.
Stuart hand makes barrels on site from locally sourced American White Oak, which are used to age their bourbon and whiskey. The distillery and cooperage are located in a former circa 1800s carriage house along the Claverack Creek, NY. Local grain, fruit, botanicals, and tree syrups are the foundation for this distillery’s seasonal batch spirits. They produce bourbon, whiskey, vodka, amaro, liqueurs.
The lineup for this event is coming soon.