🍷 Savor the Season: The 11th Annual NYC Autumn Crush Wine & Artisanal Food Festival Returns to Midtown Manhattan Saturday November 15th!

Jason Robinson
Oct 20
5 min read

Updated: Oct 27

New York’s most anticipated fall wine celebration is back — and it’s pouring with elegance, flavor, and discovery. On Saturday, November 15th, 2025, wine lovers, foodies, and lifestyle enthusiasts will gather in the heart of Midtown Manhattan for the 11th Annual NYC Autumn Crush Wine & Artisanal Food Festival™, hosted by Crush Wine Experiences. This beloved event, hailed by Wine Enthusiast magazine as “One of the 12 Fall Food and Wine Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss,” promises a world-class tasting journey through the best wines, spirits, and culinary creations from around the globe.

✨ A Grand Celebration of Wine, Flavor, and Artisanship

Taking place inside the elegant grand ballroom at 630SECOND — an expansive, chic venue located between 34th and 35th Streets — the festival offers guests a choice of two sessions:

Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Evening Session: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Guests can choose between Grand Tasting, Express Tasting, and VIP level experiences. Each ticket tier offers an opportunity to explore hundreds of wines and artisanal foods, with the VIP experience elevating the evening to a luxurious level — complete with access to an exclusive lounge featuring twelve premium champagnes and wines, fine cheeses, panini bites, and decadent desserts.

🍾 The VIP Experience: A Journey Through Fine Wines

For those seeking something truly special, the VIP Lounge delivers a curated selection of high-end champagnes and rare wines, ranging from $50 to $150 per bottle. Highlights include:

Ayala Champagne Extra Brut Le Blanc de Blancs A/18
Bollinger Champagne Brut PN TX20
Domaine Ornellaia Poggio Alle Gazze Dell’Ornellaia Toscana Bianco 2023
Château Montelena Chardonnay Napa Valley 2022
Château de Nalys Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
Azienda Palazzo Brunello di Montalcino Cosimo 2016

Each sip will be beautifully paired with artisan cheeses, panini bites, and desserts — making it a truly indulgent tasting moment for refined palates.

🌍 Wines of the World — Right Here in NYC

From the bold reds of Italy to the crisp whites of New Zealand, the NYC Autumn Crush brings together an international portfolio of wines perfectly timed for the holiday season. Guests will enjoy:

Fruity, full-bodied reds
Dry, aromatic whites
Elegant rosés
Sparkling selections fit for any celebration

Showcased regions include France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Slovenia, South Africa, South America, New Zealand, California, and New York State, offering a global passport of flavors without leaving Manhattan.

🍴 Artisanal Foods and Culinary Creativity

Beyond the wine, the festival highlights the craftsmanship of local and regional food makers. Guests can sample a vibrant array of flavors — from savory to sweet — including:

Gourmet dips, sauces, jams, teas, and breads
Firecracker chicken bites and dumplings
Nut butters, baked goods, vinegars, and more

Each guest will receive a souvenir tasting glass and a reusable tote bag — perfect for collecting goodies and memories throughout the event.

Among the confirmed exhibitors are:Althea’s Tropical Delights, Cooper’s Daughter Spirits, Drunken Fruit, Hudson House Distillery, Il Mulino New York, Li-Lac Chocolates, Peconic Bay Vineyards, Sauz, Tonnino Winery, Upstate Vodka by Sauvage Distillery, and many more.

And for those craving more, select vendors will offer small plates for purchase, such as Caribbean jerk favorites from Althea’s Tropical Delights, innovative dumplings from Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, and Mauritian-style samoussas from Petite Isle.

🍫 Add-On Experience: The Wine & Chocolate Pairing Class

This year introduces a decadent new addition: a 30-minute Wine & Chocolate Pairing Class, featuring three exclusive wines — Sparkling Rosé, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon — expertly matched with handcrafted chocolates from Li-Lac Chocolates, Manhattan’s oldest chocolate house. Perfect for holiday entertaining inspiration, this limited-space class is available for an additional $29.

🗣 From the Founder: A Celebration of Taste and Discovery

“It’s great to return to the spacious, centrally located 630 Second,” says Sam Kimball, founder of Crush Wine Experiences and a WSET-certified sommelier. “Our guests and exhibitors really enjoyed the elegant ballroom setting at our last two events, so we’re back for another engaging wine, spirits, and food experience where guests will discover wonderful makers and diverse wines and products in an upscale, festive atmosphere.”

Kimball continues, “For over 15 years, we’ve taken great pride in curating memorable selections of fine wines and culinary creations. This year’s Autumn Crush offers everything from award-winning bottles to up-and-coming makers — plus incredible value wines under $20 that overdeliver in quality. Combined with our new wine and chocolate class and our elevated VIP experience, we’re thrilled to continue celebrating the art of taste.”

🎟️ Ticket Information

Tickets for NYC Autumn Crush Wine & Artisanal Food Festival™ are on sale now, ranging from $59 to $199 depending on level and availability. Guests are encouraged to purchase early — previous years have sold out well in advance.

Ticket options include:

Express Tasting (2 hours)
Grand Tasting (3 hours)
VIP Experience (includes VIP Lounge)

The Wine & Chocolate Pairing Class may be added for an additional $29.Guests must be 21+ to attend.

👉 Purchase tickets and get complete details at CrushWineXP.com

🍇 About Crush Wine Experiences

Founded in 2010 (formerly New York Wine Events), Crush Wine Experiences has become a trusted name in curated wine and food discovery. Through live tastings, private tours, virtual experiences, and international wine adventures, Crush WineXP connects passionate consumers with winemakers, distillers, and artisan producers from around the world. With more than a decade of expertise, the organization continues to craft unforgettable experiences that celebrate flavor, education, and community — from vineyards to city ballrooms.

📍 Event Snapshot

Event: 11th Annual NYC Autumn Crush Wine & Artisanal Food Festival™

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

Location: 630 SECOND – 630 2nd Avenue, between 34th & 35th Streets, Midtown Manhattan

Sessions: 1–4 PM & 5–8 PM

Tickets: $59–$199 | Add-On Class: $29

Website: CrushWineXP.com

Age Requirement: 21+

🍷✨ THE JAY ROB SHOW AUTUMN CRUSH GIVEAWAY! ✨🍷

We’re giving YOU the chance to WIN 2 General Admission Tickets ($150 Value) to the NYC Autumn Crush Wine & Artisanal Food Festival™ happening Saturday, Nov 15th (5–8PM) at 630 SECOND in Midtown Manhattan! 🎉

Get ready for an incredible night of sommelier-selected wines, artisanal foods, and craft beverages — all curated by Crush Wine Experiences, one of NYC’s premier wine event hosts. 🍇🥂