Get your swirling and sipping on! Here’s a look at some of the best NYC wine events during the month of March (and one in early April that sells out very quickly).

Strong Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles. It’s not every night of the week that you can have by-the-glass choices of great Bordeaux wines poured from large-format bottles. During the first week of March 2020, you will have that opportunity when a very special delegation of women winemakers from the renowned region of Bordeaux is in town.

**Women winemakers from Bordeaux with their big bottles of wine.**

Leading up to International Women’s Day on March 8th, 70 top restaurants in New York City will be pouring female-made Bordeaux wines from rare 3-Liter bottles (four bottles in one!). Amy Racine, wine director at 701 West at the Times Square Edition Hotel, says that they are excited to partner with “exceptionally talented women winemakers and pour wines we love.” Many of the restaurants will also host additional tasting experiences and promotions in honor of Women’s History Month.

Details: Monday, March 2 - Sunday, March 8, 2020. For a list of participating restaurants, click here.

Cava Discovery Week. It’s time to re-think Spain’s most famous sparkling wine. Cava is made in the same way as Champagne, the traditional method, yet it’s so much more than an inexpensive alternative to its French cousin. The many styles of Cava range from simple and refreshing to complex and powerful, and from dry to sweet.

During the second week of March enjoy a selection of premium Cavas—the longer-aged and more complex styles: Reserva, Gran Reserva and Cava de Paraje—paired with delicious bites at eight restaurants around NYC.

Details: Monday, March 9 - Sunday, March 15th, 2020. For more information, visit www.docava.us.

**Georgian kvevri jugs that hold wine are buried underground.**

Georgian Wine Tasting. If you haven’t yet tasted wine from the world’s oldest winemaking country, it’s time to get on board! Georgian wines are typically aged in underground earthenware pots called kvevri, a method that results in complex, beautiful wines. During the event, you will have a chance to meet winemakers and try several unique wines paired with tasty Georgian bites.

Details: Monday, March 2, 2020. Chama Mama, 149 West 14th Street, 6 to 9:00 PM. $50. Tickets can be purchased on www.eventbrite.com.

Italian Winemaker Dinner. Enjoy a wide array of Italian wines during an intimate sit-down, four-course dinner in the cozy, clubby atmosphere of The Waverly Inn. This event will feature wines and winemakers from four of Italy’s best regions: Piedmont (Barolo), Tuscany (Brunello di Montalcino), Emilia-Romagna (Lambrusco and more), and Veneto (Prosecco). Don’t miss your chance to travel around these amazing Italian wine regions without leaving NYC.

Details: Tuesday, March 3, 2020. The Waverly Inn, 16 Bank Street, 7:00 PM. $200 (includes tax and tip). For more information and to reserve your spot, visit www.thisis.wine.

Barolo vs. Burgundy. Despite the two wines’ national differences (Italy vs. France), Barolo and Burgundy are often compared. Both regions are prized by connoisseurs for their terroir-specific, age-worthy wines. Take a deep dive into Barolo and Burgundy in this seminar and tasting led by knowledgeable sommelier Michael Adler. Regional meats and cheeses will be paired with the wines.

Details: Saturday, March 14, 2020. Italian Wine Merchants, 108 East 16th Street, 1 - 3:00 PM. $129 plus tax ($109 plus tax, early bird price). Tickets available at www.Italianwinemerchants.com.

NY Drinks NY Grand Tasting. Did you know that New York is the third largest wine-producing state in the U.S with seven major AVAs (American Viticultural Areas)? Meet the winemakers, and learn about and sample over 200 of the finest New York wines from more than 50 wineries, along with a selection of New York cheeses and charcuterie.

And how cool is it to be sipping NY State wines in one of New York City’s most iconic spots, The Rainbow Room? Don’t miss this one!

Details: Tuesday, March 31, 2020. The Rainbow Room, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, 65th floor, 6 - 8:00 PM. $90 - $150. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.nydrinksny.com.

Looking ahead to early April — get your tickets now before this hugely popular event sells out!

Wine on Wheels Grand Tasting and Auction. Wine on Wheels’s mission is to “help people with disabilities live meaningful lives.” Their annual charity wine event brings together some of NYC’s most esteemed sommeliers to pour hundreds of wines that have been donated by industry insiders. This is a great opportunity to hobnob with NYC’s best sommeliers, taste incredible wines, and contribute to a great cause. Purchase tickets here.

Details: Saturday, April 4th, City Winery, Pier 57 at Hudson River Park. 11 - 4:00 PM. $99 - $225.