What is #SummerSomeplace? It is a declaration that rosé has a place at our tables year round. It is a nod to wine’s transportive power; its unique ability to energize a gathering, enhance a meal and evoke the carefree spirit of warmer months. The new, sophisticated bottle and contemporary label gives Finca Wölffer Rosé 2017 a distinct look and carries forward the bohemian spirit of life in the Hamptons. Keep an eye out for dynamic content, partnerships and fun pop-ups throughout the year!

There is a lot of uncertainty in the air as we begin this new year. The recent changes to the Tax Code have generated rumors that homes prices will be significantly devalued during 2018. These rumors are purposefully provocative and not based in proper context. There will be movement, but more like ripples than waves. Historically, real estate in NYC responds more to job growth, the stock market, bonuses, and corporate profits than to tax changes.... and all indicators for those indexes are excellent for 2018. 

"In our current cultural mood, bordering on oppressive politeness, the statement "just being polite" is a defensive exchange made between people when one’s politeness is rejected. Politeness has become a veneer to cover any and everything sensitive, damaged, uncertain, confused, unequal, oppressed, violent, sexual, personal, natural, primitive, uncontrollable, or conflicted. The artists in this exhibition are done “trying to be polite,” communicating instead with honest, complex emotions about difficult states and situations with agency, energy and without apology."

Brooklyn echoed Manhattan market in closing activity this quarter as buyers anticipated sweeping changes of the tax legislation and rushed to lock in the full $1M mortgage interest deduction on new originations. This urgency was reflected by a 14% year-over-year increase in the number of closings by December 15th, coupled with a surge of transactions occurred in the $500K-$1M price segment, which was most impacted by the mortgage interest deduction limit change.

Can't get enough of NYC cuisine? NYC Restaurant Week presents the rare opportunity to get a deal on a 3-course lunch or dinner at over 300 restaurants, and will be held from January 22-February 9. #NYCRestaurantWeek

Louis Vuitton presents “Volez, Voguez, Voyagez – Louis Vuitton” at the American Stock Exchange Building in New York City from October 27th, 2017 through January 7th, 2018.

Curated by Olivier Saillard, the exhibition retraces the adventure of the House of Louis Vuitton from 1854 to the present. A story told through the portraits of its founders, as well as those who today are inventing the
Louis Vuitton of tomorrow.

Toast the completion of the 2017 Harvest with an intimate lunch in the Wolffer wine cellar. A delicious seasonal menu by Wölffer Kitchen Sag Harbor will provide the perfect backdrop to taste tank and barrel samples of the wines of this exceptional vintage, along with other surprise sips of winemaker Roman Roth's choosing. Be among the first to taste the 2017 wines, just days after they've completed fermentation.

One of the newest cultural hubs to pop up in Brooklyn, Industry City has a lot of exciting things on the calendar in the month of November. From the Brooklyn Crush Wine & Artisinal Food Festival to weekly rock and roll concerts for the whole family, there is no lack of fun to be had here.

Love holiday craft fairs? The Renegade Craft Fair on November 18th and 19th is your dream come true. Over 200 artisans will be on site selling everything from jewelry and pottery to artwork and our favorite, home décor. Metropolitan Pavilion, 11am-6pm both days. 

Join whisky lovers on Thursday Nov, 11 at the New York Marriott Marquis for the 2017 Whisky Fest. Over 400 whiskeys will be available to taste but be warned, samples are unlimited. 

Chinese artist and activist, Ai Weiwei, has taken over NYC with a 300 piece installation takeover covering the 5 boroughs. You have until Feb. 11 to find the public works that come under the name "Good Fences Make Good Neighbors", where Ai Weiwei responds to the political and social divide that has lead to refugee crises worldwide and throughout history. Photo courtesy of Ai Weiwei Studio.