For generations, the iconic Cornell “Wines” class has been a cherished part of the Cornell experience. This May 1, relive the magic all over again.

Join us for an unforgettable Friday evening of wine, food and friends. We are honored to welcome Cornell’s Introduction to Wines Senior Lecturer Cheryl Stanley who will guide us through a curated tasting journey.

The evening will feature five wines – one Champagne, two white wines and two red wines – from the Ithaca region and Cornell affiliated wineries, thoughtfully selected by Senior Lecturer Stanley. After the lecture, guests will also enjoy a full dinner, dessert and plenty of time to connect with fellow alumni and friends. Whether you took the course or simply enjoy great wine and engaging conversations, this evening offers a rare opportunity to experience one of Cornell’s most beloved traditions.”

Event Details:
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Mulino’s at Lake Isle – 660 White Plains Road, Eastchester, New York
Cost: $115 Early Bird Fee (until April 3, 2026) | $125 General fee (starting April 4, 2026) | $105 Young Alumni Fee (undergraduate classes of 2016 – 2025)

Please register in advance — walk-ins cannot be accommodated.

Event Schedule:
6:30 p.m. – Arrival, mingling and a Champagne toast
6:50 p.m. – Guests seated for a 60-minute lecture featuring four wine tastings paired with a four-appetizer plate
7:50 p.m. – Lecture concludes; dinner is served
9:00 p.m. – Dessert and additional mingling
9:30 p.m. – Event concludes

About Senior Lecturer Stanley:
Cheryl Stanley is a 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.

Continuing her entrepreneurial journey, Stanley started her own restaurant consulting company specializing in beverages and service in 2008. During this time, she was also presented an opportunity to become an adjunct instructor at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), where she taught courses that included gastronomy, food, wine, and (agri)culture. Falling in love with teaching, she decided to pursue her master’s degree in hospitality and retail management from Texas Tech University. Heading back north, Stanley returned to the CIA prior to joining the food and beverage operations area back at her alma mater.

Stanley teaches courses on specific elements within the field of food and beverage operations, including Introduction to Wines, Catering and Special Events, and Beverage Management. She combines theoretical education with practical operational applications.

Certified through multiple wine organizations, Stanley has conducted research on beverage costing in hotels, bars, and restaurants, as well as hospitality education, and has presented at beverage-related conferences. In 2015, she was awarded the Ted Teng ’79 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award. She is a member of the Society of Wine Educators and the United States Bartenders’ Guild. She is the faculty advisor for Cornell Cuvée, the blind wine tasting competition team, which has won first place at multiple international wine competitions. In 2017 she was selected as one of Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 40 under 40 Tastemakers.

Recent Courses:
HADM 4360/HADM 5360 – Beverage Management
HADM 4300 – Introduction to Wines
HADM 1361 – Principles of Food and Beverage Operations Management

Academic Degrees:
MS Texas Tech University, 2012
BS Nolan School of Hotel Administration, Cornell University, 2000

Event Questions? Contact Alex Harrison
Registration Questions? Contact Arienne Watson