Deep Dive with Abe Schoener

The founder of Scholium Project (and one of the most creative minds in wine) is launching his new LA-based project in NY. Come celebrate! He'll be sharing his story, his library and his inspiration for this newest chapter.

Location

Upstairs at Leon & Son Brooklyn

Cost:

$50.00 per person

Duration:

1h 30min

About this experience

Abe Schoener’s work with Scholium Project is some of the most creative I’ve seen in wine.

To be very honest, wines like ‘Prince in his Caves’ and ‘Gardens of Babylon’ made me rethink what American wine could possibly be. As delicious as they were provocative – playing with oxygen, maceration and élevage – he seemingly followed no rules.

So, when he geared his operation down to start a new project in LA, I was curious about when-and-what his next steps would look like. After several years of waiting, his new lineup from some of our country’s most ancient vines are arriving to NYC.

And, we’re proud to be a partner helping launch his new work over what will be a lively discussion and a delicious tasting together.

We would love for you to join us. Abe and I will talk through the current state of Scholium Project over five library releases (spoiler, 2024 marks its revival) and go over the pre-prohibition vines that compelled him to start a new winery with five new wines (all of which in NYC for the first time). It should be a very delicious, exciting time.

– Chris

Your Host

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Chris Leon is the owner and wine director of Leon & Son Wine and Spirits.

When opening Leon & Son, Chris knew that hospitality extends beyond the walls of a restaurant and set out to create a warm and generous guest experience. He also sought to highlight domestic producers he came to love out West, while representing benchmark wines from around the world.