New to the program and strictly limited in number, the Editor’s Lunch & Tour is a rare opportunity to elevate your day at the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter New York with one of two exclusive, last-minute VIP experiences.

Limited to just 5 guests per experience, these VIP packages include a Champagne welcome, a delicious buffet lunch featuring exclusive wines from the producers’ private libraries, and a private Grand Tasting tour led by either Clive Pursehouse, Decanter’s North America Editor, or Jonathan Cristaldi,  Decanter's Napa Correspondent. 

Whether you're captivated by Pinot Noir elegance or drawn to the power of Napa legends, these one-of-a-kind encounters offer unparalleled access.

Take a look below to discover what each exclusive experience includes and if you would like to upgrade your ticket, please email events@decanter.com

Elegance in Pinot Noir Lunch & Grand Tasting Tour with Clive Pursehouse featuring the wines of Ross Cobb and Thomas Bachelder

Hosted by Clive Pursehouse, Decanter’s North America Editor, and over lunch discuss his belief in New World Pinot Noir as the future of the variety. You'll meet two of his favorite producers, who he believes make wines that stand toe to toe with that other place... Burgundy. Ross Cobb of Sonoma Coast's Cobb and Thomas Bachelder of Bachelder Niagara will join you at lunch to discuss what makes their Pinot Noir so pretty and pour you a special wine that you won't taste anywhere else.

• Champagne reception and introduction at 11am
• 1 hour buffet lunch at 11:30am with two exclusive wines not available at the Grand Tasting 
• 1 hour Private Grand Tasting tour with your Decanter host
• Full-day access to the Grand Tasting & Rioja Bar (10:30am–5:00pm)

$375 per person (only 5 spaces available)

Napa Legends Lunch & Grand Tasting Tour with Jonathan Cristaldi
featuring wine wines of Outpost and Clos du Val

Join Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter’s Napa Correspondent, for a deep dive into the heart of Napa. Over lunch, Jonathan will share his passion for Napa’s enduring legacy and rising stars - and introduce you to two of his most trusted names: Outpost Winery, producing powerful, high-altitude Cabernet from Howell Mountain, and Clos du Val, a cornerstone of Stags Leap since 1972. Each producer has selected a rare, library wine to be poured exclusively for this intimate gathering. 

• Champagne reception and introduction at 11am
• 1 hour buffet lunch at 11:30am with two exclusive wines not available at the Grand Tasting 
• 1 hour Private Grand Tasting tour with your Decanter host
• Full-day access to the Grand Tasting & Rioja Bar (10:30am–5:00pm)

$375 per person (only 5 spaces available)