Upcoming events.
Wine Class Wednesday: Legendary French Whites
Ever been curious to try *that* wine on the list but had second thoughts about the price of a bottle? Here is an incredible opportunity to try the wines of Pascal Cotat in Sancerre, Bordeaux Blanc from Domaine de Chevalier & Chenin Blanc from Nicolas Joly Coulee de Serrant monopole. Very limited class.
WCW is a series of informed, intimate tastings of four to six wines led by sommelier Vish Badami. Come early or stay for dinner and enjoy 15% off all food. (not applicable on happy hour menu)
Wine Class Wednesday: New Australia
You can still find the inky blockbusters of 15 years ago, but much as America’s wine industry has reoriented toward balance, so has Australia’s.
Let us introduce you to the wines of By Farr and Clonakilla.
WCW is a series of informed, intimate tastings of four to six wines led by sommelier Vish Badami. Come early or stay for dinner and enjoy 15% off all food. (not applicable on happy hour menu)
Wine Class Wednesday: Greece
Enjoy an island themed wine class as we delve into Greece's most famous white grape, Assyrtiko and red grape, Xinomavro! We will taste 4 different expressions from the wine world's rising star country.
Wine Class Wednesday is a series of informed, intimate tastings of four to six wines led by sommelier Vish Badami. Come early or stay for dinner and enjoy 15% off all food. (not applicable on happy hour menu)
Wine Class Wednesday ~ Wine 101: Italy!
Ever wondered what kind of grape is in Chianti or if Barolo & Barbaresco were grapes? Or why you can't call Prosecco a champagne? A class to demystify Italian wine. Learn the fun way - by tasting!
Wine Class Wednesday! Deep Dive: White Burgundy
Our cellar is bulging with incredible, terroir driven White Burgundy from Chablis to the Golden Slope to the Maconnais. A must book experience for lovers of fine wine.
Wine Class Wednesday is a series of informed, intimate tastings led by sommelier Vish Badami. We typically taste anywhere between four and six wines with glasses and bottles available for purchase. Come early or stay after for dinner and get 15% off your bill. (not applicable on happy hour menu)
Wine Class Wednesday: Beach and BBQ Wine
It’s summertime. It’s hot. And, it’s time to fire up the grill! Sample wines that we think pair well with what you're cooking on the barbie.
Wine Class Wednesday is a series of informed, intimate tastings led by sommelier Vish Badami. We typically taste anywhere between four and six wines with glasses and bottles available for purchase. Come early or stay after for dinner and get 15% off your bill. (not applicable on happy hour menu)
Wine Class Wednesday: Barolo & Barbaresco
Nestled away in the foggy hills of northwestern Italy, a grape-growing haven thrives at the feet of the snow-dusted Alps. For the most age worthy reds, look no further than Barolo & Barbaresco.
Wine Class Wednesday is a series of informed, intimate tastings led by sommelier Vish Badami. We typically taste anywhere between four and six wines with glasses and bottles available for purchase. Come early or stay after for dinner and get 15% off your bill. (not applicable on happy hour menu)
WINE CLASS WEDNESDAY: WINE 101 FRENCH WINE
Ever wondered what kind of grape is in Sancerre or if Chateauneuf du Pape was a person? What even is a Cotes du Rhone? A class to demystify French wine. Learn the fun way - by tasting!
Wine Class Wednesday is a series of informed, intimate tastings led by sommelier Vish Badami. We typically taste anywhere between four and six wines with glasses and bottles available for purchase. Come early or stay after for dinner and get 15% off your bill. (not applicable on happy hour menu)
Wine Class Wednesday: Rose All Day
Rose season is well and truly here. Yes, we will have delicious Provencal rose. But there is so much more to this genre. Take a small expedition through Europe with us through a pink lens.
Wine Class Wednesday is a series of informed, intimate tastings led by sommelier Vish Badami. We typically taste anywhere between four and six wines with glasses and bottles available for purchase. Come early or stay after for dinner and get 15% off your bill. (not applicable on happy hour menu)
Wine Class Wednesday! Legendary Winemaker Deep Dive: The Wines of Quintarelli
Bepi Quintarelli was one of the great Italian winemakers of the 20th century. We will be opening a selection of whites & reds from this winemaking giant.
Wine Class Wednesday: Vin Nature in the Alsace with Domaine Achillee & Pepin
We are excited to welcome Jean Dietrich of of esteemed Domaine Archilée in Scherwiller, Alsace to Crush Wine Bar to showcase the exciting natural wine movement in Alsace.
Wine Class Wednesday! Legendary Winemaker Deep Dive: The Wines of Auguste Clape
The wines from Clape are incredibly hard to come by and for lovers of deliciously rugged Rhone reds, a bucket list wine. We have decided to open our entire yearly allocation in one night. Join us!
Wine Class Wednesday: Wine 101
Wine doesn’t have to be unapproachable, and you don’t have to know everything about it to enjoy it. Learn how to taste and talk about wine the fun way— by doing!
Wine Class Wednesday: Jura - The Wine World's Best Kept Secret
Ganevat, Tissot & Rousset Martin produce some of the most sought after bottles. At this special edition of Wine Class Wednesday, you get to try all three.
Wine Class Wednesday: The Wines of Arianna Occhipinti
Arianna Occhipinti's rise to prominence in the wine world has been meteoric. Her wines have come to define the natural & biodynamic movement in Sicily.
Wine Class Wednesday: Special Guest Winemaker Joe Swick
Owner and minimal intervention winemaker Joe Swick will be at Crush Wine Bar to walk you through his recent 2022 releases of wines from the Pacific Northwest. Joe's wine philosophy centers around raw wines that are still fun and delicious. Expect to enjoy some crushable skin-contact and chilled reds!
Wine Class Wednesday is a series of informed, intimate tastings led by sommelier Vish Badami. We typically taste anywhere between four and six wines with glasses and bottles available for purchase after with dinner.
All experience-levels are welcome, especially beginners.
Wine Class Wednesday: Grower Champagne!
A sampling of the top sparkling wines from grower producers in Champagne. Think of these wines as the equivalent of farmer's market produce or single origin coffee representing a fraction of total champagne production.
Winemaker dinner with anne sophie dubois & sylvain martel
Join us for a special evening with Beaujolais power couple Anne Sophie Dubois and Sylvain Martel. Spearheading the young generation of vignerons in Beaujolais, this will be a wine dinner like no other!
Wine Class Wednesday: Special Guest Winemaker Joe Swick
Owner and minimal intervention winemaker Joe Swick will be at Crush Wine Bar to walk you through his recent 2022 releases of wines from the Pacific Northwest. Joe's wine philosophy centers around raw wines that are still fun and delicious. Expect to enjoy some crushable skin-contact and chilled reds!
Wine Class Wednesday is a series of informed, intimate tastings led by sommelier Vish Badami. We typically taste anywhere between four and six wines with glasses and bottles available for purchase after with dinner.
All experience-levels are welcome, especially beginners.
Wine Class Wednesday: Special Guest Winemaker Joe Swick
Owner and minimal intervention winemaker Joe Swick will be at Crush Wine Bar to walk you through his recent 2022 releases of wines from the Pacific Northwest. Joe's wine philosophy centers around raw wines that are still fun and delicious. Expect to enjoy some crushable skin-contact and chilled reds!
Soft Open with Winemaker Marie Zusslin (Very Limited)
Crush is West Hartford's newest wine bar and restaurant. Here is an exclusive chance to be the first to enjoy the space.
We are excited to host an intimate dinner with winemaker Marie Zusslin from Alsace on our *soft* opening night. Enjoy a chance to sample a set menu of small plates from Chef Tim East paired with delicious wines from the Alsace. Due to the intimate nature of the dinner, we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions at this moment. Please reach out to vish@beanrg.com for any clarifications!
'The Zusslin wines reflect precision. They are characterized by acidity, energy a savory quality that can only be described as saltiness. '
- The New York Times, Eric Asimov
From the importer Avant Garde Wine & Spirits:
The Zusslin Wine Estate upholds the same winemaking traditions established in 1691. The vineyards are located in the Southern part of Alsace in Orschwir and includes the Pfingstberg Grand Cru hillsides.
Since 1997, the estate is led solely by the principles of biodynamic viticulture in order to re-create a universe suitable for biodiversity. These principles encourage the expression of the soil and environment from Zusslin’s three terroirs. A strict selection of their grapes in the vineyards and at the cellar gives to the wines concentration and elegance.
There is no interference in the natural process of fermentation and aging of the wines. The vitality, substance & moreover the energy given by the biodynamic viticulture make Zusslin’s wines worth enjoying and drinking