NEW YORK WINE SOCIETY — The Autumn Table

Autumn 2026 · Preview edition. Proposed wines; no event or shipment confirmed.

This proposed flight follows the rhythm of a dinner: sparkling energy, a bright white, a fragrant coastal red, and a structured Tuscan finish. The point is comparison, not a ranking. Pour modest tasting measures, keep water on the table, and return to each glass as the food arrives.


1. Bollinger — Special Cuvée Brut NV
Champagne, France
A rich Champagne style with red-fruit and toasted-brioche notes.
Why it belongs: Start with texture: a sparkling opening gives the flight energy before the still wines.
Serve: Serve at 8–10°C in a white-wine glass. Chill before opening; no decanting needed.
Pair: Gougères or salted almonds
Consider: Notice how bubbles and acidity change the impression of richness.
Reference: https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/p/1498/bollinger-special-cuvee-nv-champagne
Purchasing: licensed seller to be confirmed.


2. William Fèvre — Chablis 2023
Chablis, Burgundy, France
Fresh citrus, white fruit, and floral notes with a mineral character.
Why it belongs: Chablis introduces still Chardonnay after Champagne: compare freshness, texture, and the absence of bubbles.
Serve: Serve at 10–12°C. Let the glass warm slightly as you taste.
Pair: Lemon-roasted fish or a goat-cheese tart
Consider: Compare the citrus and mineral character with the opening wine.
Reference: https://thewinesgood.com/products/domaine-william-fevre-chablis-2023
Purchasing: licensed seller to be confirmed.


3. Sea Smoke — Southing Pinot Noir 2023
Sta. Rita Hills, California
Cherry, dried flowers, and baking spice meet fresh coastal acidity.
Why it belongs: Pinot Noir shifts the evening toward red fruit while keeping freshness at the center of the comparison.
Serve: Serve at 14–16°C. Open 20–30 minutes ahead and taste before deciding whether to decant.
Pair: Roast mushrooms or duck breast
Consider: Look for the relationship between fruit, spice, and the sensation of tannin.
Reference: https://www.wine.com/product/sea-smoke-cellars-southing-pinot-noir-2023/3818816
Purchasing: licensed seller to be confirmed.


4. Castiglion del Bosco — Brunello di Montalcino 2020
Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Ripe berries and warming spice balanced by freshness and fine tannins.
Why it belongs: Sangiovese closes the flight with a different red-wine structure, inviting a final comparison over food.
Serve: Serve at 16–18°C. Taste on opening; a 30–60 minute decant is a useful starting point if it feels closed.
Pair: Slow-cooked ragù or lentils with rosemary
Consider: Compare its acidity and tannin with the Pinot Noir, first alone and then with food.
Reference: https://thewinesgood.com/products/castiglion-del-bosco-brunello-di-montalcino-2020
Purchasing: licensed seller to be confirmed.


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