Some Cornell memories never fade — and for thousands of us, Introduction to Wines is one of them.

We’re thrilled to bring that beloved experience to New York City. On Saturday, May 2nd from 3:00 to 5:30 PM, Nolan Hotel School’s Senior Lecturer Cheryl Stanley ’00 will be in town to lead an intimate, curated tasting — from the glacial valleys of the Finger Lakes to the sun-drenched hillsides of California and Europe.

But the afternoon holds one more surprise. Guests will be among the select few to taste the Hotel Ezra Cornell 100 — a rare commemorative Champagne produced in just 1,925 bottles to honor the year HEC first opened its doors. It’s not just a wine; it’s a celebration of Cornell history in a glass.

The setting is equally special: The Madison Room at Scarpetta, an elegant private dining room in NoMad. Five wines. Artisanal cheeses. Assorted salumi. Great company. And one of the faculty who made it all unforgettable the first time.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Madison Room at Scarpetta — 88 Madison Avenue  New York, NY 10016
Cost: $79 per person

Space is limited. We’d love to see you there.

About Cheryl Stanley:

Cheryl Stanley is a senior lecturer in food and beverage management at the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. She has been involved with food since the age of ten, when she started her own chocolate business, Cheryl’s Chocolates. Following her interest in food, she attended the Nolan School and graduated in 2000.

While at Cornell, Stanley discovered her passion for beverages through the courses Introduction to Wines, Food and Wine Pairing, and Beverage Management. Upon graduation, she continued this enthusiasm for beverages and food service in both hotel and restaurant operations on the West Coast, where she worked for the Four Seasons Hotel, Newport Beach, and the Wine Cask in Santa Barbara. Read more here.

Event Questions? Contact David Grayson