This Hilarious Wine-Tasting Comedy Show Is Finally Coming To NYC — With 6 Global Wines And Zero Snobbery

Wine without the side-eye? It’s possible at An Idiot’s Guide To Wine in NYC — a tantalizing wine tasting and comedy show, where stand-up meets sipping and learning feels like hanging with the funniest friend who knows their grapes. It’s the least pretentious way to get comfortable with wine—laugh, taste, ask anything, and leave with confidence instead of jargon.

What is An Idiot’s Guide To Wine?

Part tasting, part stand-up hangout, An Idiot’s Guide To Wine is a no-judgment zone where you actually taste as you learn. A professional comedian walks you through a guided tasting of six wines from around the world—light to bold, familiar to surprising—spotlighting aromas, textures, and why things taste the way they do. It’s interactive, immersive, and designed to make wine feel easy, not pretentious.

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Written by Merrick Watts — the only comedian in the world to possess a WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) level 3 qualification — the show has entertained more than 22,000 guests across Australia and internationally since its debut. Now, it’s making its way to New York where a renowned funny person will teach you a little bit more about your favorite pastime. This is your ideal night out: perfect for date night, a crew of friends, or the colleague who swears they’re a “red only” person.

Comedy plus wine tasting, six delicious wines, and a laid-back vibe—An Idiot’s Guide To Wine is here to make wine finally click. Sessions run on selected dates at Arlo Williamsburg across the season, with limited capacity to keep it intimate. It is strictly open to guests aged 21 and over.