Cult Wine Tasting with Acclaimed Importer Jeffrey Alpert

For wine enthusiasts, some bottles become legends long before they are ever poured. This intimate tasting experience offers rare access to those elusive wines through an evening hosted by renowned French wine importer and curator Jeffrey Alpert, founder of Jeffrey Alpert Selections, whose portfolio has helped introduce many of France’s most sought-after artisan producers to the United States. Since founding his company in 2000, Alpert has built a reputation for discovering and championing small, terroir-driven estates whose wines have become cult favorites among collectors, sommeliers, and passionate enthusiasts. 

Gathered around a communal table in an intimate setting, guests will join Jeffrey for a guided tasting exploring a selection of exceptionally limited-production wines sourced from some of the most revered growers in France. The lineup may include benchmark bottles from producers such as Benoît Lahaye in Champagne and the legendary Jean-François Ganevat in the Jura—wines that are often allocated in tiny quantities and rarely encountered side by side. Through multiple pours, guests will have the opportunity to experience the individuality, craftsmanship, and sense of place that have made these producers icons among the world’s most dedicated wine collectors.

Far more than a tasting, the evening unfolds as a conversation. Jeffrey will share stories gathered over decades of visiting vineyards, working alongside winemakers, and bringing these extraordinary wines to market. Guests will hear firsthand accounts of the personalities behind the labels, the challenges of farming and winemaking in some of France’s most distinctive regions, and the relationships that have allowed Jeffrey access to bottles that are often impossible to find through traditional channels. 

Questions and discussion are encouraged, creating a relaxed and engaging atmosphere where collectors, enthusiasts, and curious drinkers alike can deepen their appreciation of some of France’s most compelling wines.