After emerging from a lively conversation in our Fellows Lounge, CLS Wine Club has been welcomed on repeat – this Fall marking 2 years since its first. During the Fall installment, reds are the category, this time either a Burgundy or Rioja, with insights from our founding aficionados, Jerry Mitchell and Tim Cantopher, to guide the selections and overall theme. Their learned preferences and curiosities from storied outings and clubs centered around the complexities of wine coupled with a our partner Monarch Wines, allow just the right blend of lesser known vineyards, small-production varietals with a bit of wit and wisdom as well.
Please Note: These wines are available in limited and time-sensitive quantities, therefore, we must secure them ahead of time. For this reason, your admission also includes one of each of the four bottles to take home. (Avg $35/bottle) For those who come as a couple, there is an option for two people and four bottles. Seating is limited in order to host a conversation-style wine tasting where the experts will walk us through four specifically chosen bottles and dissect the nuance associated with each. Part of participating in the wine club is the opportunity to purchase wines that would otherwise not be available at retail.
About Monarch and Justin Coleman
Years of selecting wines for some of NYC’s favorite spots (Balthazar, Commerce, Morandi, The Mark) have helped Justin (owner and propietor of Monarch Wines) cultivate strong relationships with both European and American winemakers, importers, and distributors. From lugging bottles to creating beverage programs, to managing operations, Justin has worked with some of the most exalted names in the business. Seeking a slower pace of life for his young family at the time (wife, Sarah, and eldest daughter, Fia), Justin headed south to Charleston in 2013, landing at The Ordinary as General Manager. At The Ordinary, Justin fostered an appreciation for, and understanding of, the community in Charleston. Monarch Wine Merchants opened in 2017, filling a void in the market at the time for a true neighborhood wine shop, focused on wine and only wine. Delivering the highest level of customer service has become a hallmark of the shop. Justin is forever passionate about keeping the shelves well-stocked at the brick and mortar, while also sourcing highly allocated wines for both local clients and those further afield.
There are two ticket options available:
*Single $285 // $145 ticket price + $140 wine price (4 bottles to take home)
*Couple $430 // $290 ticket price + $140 wine price (4 bottles to take home)
Fellows members will have first option for securing seats.
