Upcoming events


The Communion’s Spring Fling
May
11

The Communion’s Spring Fling

Join us at The Communion for a reveal and tasting of our brand new collection of Spring wine!

We are always excited to transition the shop for warmer weather wines. For those of you new to The Communion, this is the time of year that we physically flip our walls to represent the wines of the season and highlight our rosé, orange, and a larger diversity of white wines.

We'll have plenty of bottles open for you to taste, as well as snacks and music to keep the vibe going. Everyone who joins us for our Spring Fling will also have access to an exclusive 10% off of the Spring Fling assortment of wines.

*LAST DAY FOR EARLY ACCESS TICKETS IS APRIL 17TH!

Get your tickets here !

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Thirsty Thursday
Apr
25

Thirsty Thursday

Swing by and sample a few wines, learn a little bit about the producers and how the wines are made, all while getting to know the Communion Team and other folks from the community.

 no ticket needed - just stop by!

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Thirsty Thursday
Apr
18

Thirsty Thursday

Swing by and sample a few wines, learn a little bit about the producers and how the wines are made, all while getting to know the Communion Team and other folks from the community.

 no ticket needed - just stop by!

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Thirsty Thursday
Apr
11

Thirsty Thursday

Swing by and sample a few wines, learn a little bit about the producers and how the wines are made, all while getting to know the Communion Team and other folks from the community.

 no ticket needed - just stop by!

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The Communion Wine Gallery Presents: The Essence of Color
Apr
6

The Communion Wine Gallery Presents: The Essence of Color

We are thrilled to present our gallery experience and become a vibrant addition to Syracuse’s flourishing art community.

Our debut collaboration for our new endeavor is with the esteemed gallery owners of MIDOMA. Led by husband and wife team Michael Schwarzer and Marianna Ranieri-Schwarzer, MIDOMA specializes in fashion, art and beauty, featuring a diverse array of New York-based artists and fostering creativity and self expression.

Our gallery opening party will be held this weekend with MIDOMA. Join us to experience the artwork firsthand, mingle with the artists, gain insights from the curators, and taste some of our favorite Communion wines. We'll also have charcuterie and cheese on hand from the Curd Nerd.

Saturday April 6th, 5-7 pm

Venue: The Communion Wine & Spirits

109 South Warren St, Syracuse NY 13202

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Thirsty Thursday
Apr
4

Thirsty Thursday

Swing by and sample a few wines, learn a little bit about the producers and how the wines are made, all while getting to know the Communion Team and other folks from the community.

 no ticket needed - just stop by!

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Thirsty Thursday- March Madness Edition
Mar
28

Thirsty Thursday- March Madness Edition

Every Thursday in March our wines will be going head to head as we taste our way to the top! We will be blind taste testing to see which wine wins our bracket. Stop in each week to sip, savor and VOTE for your favorites.

 no ticket needed - just stop by!

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Thirsty Thursday- March Madness Edition
Mar
21

Thirsty Thursday- March Madness Edition

Every Thursday in March our wines will be going head to head as we taste our way to the top! We will be blind taste testing to see which wine wins our bracket. Stop in each week to sip, savor and VOTE for your favorites.

 no ticket needed - just stop by!

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Thirsty Thursday- March Madness Edition
Mar
14

Thirsty Thursday- March Madness Edition

Every Thursday in March our wines will be going head to head as we taste our way to the top! We will be blind taste testing to see which wine wins our bracket. Stop in each week to sip, savor and VOTE for your favorites.

 no ticket needed - just stop by!

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Thirsty Thursday- March Madness Edition
Mar
7

Thirsty Thursday- March Madness Edition

Every Thursday in March our wines will be going head to head as we taste our way to the top! We will be blind taste testing to see which wine wins our bracket. Stop in each week to sip, savor and VOTE for your favorites.

 no ticket needed - just stop by!

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Thirsty Thursday
Feb
22

Thirsty Thursday

Swing by and sample a few wines, learn a little bit about the producers and how the wines are made, all while getting to know the Communion Team and other folks from the community.

 no ticket needed - just stop by!

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Sunday School: 2/11 All About Aromas: Wine Tasting and Candlemaking Workshop
Feb
11

Sunday School: 2/11 All About Aromas: Wine Tasting and Candlemaking Workshop

To love wine is to know it's an everlasting quest for knowledge. With that in mind, we put together this hands-on class to help wine lovers get a better grasp on aromas in wine. Along with our friends and co-hosts CAMP Candle Bar, we're bringing you an interactive Sunday School that will alight your senses.

We'll provide 6 pre-blended fragrances that you'll infuse into your wax and use to make a candle for you to gift to that special someone or enjoy in your own home. Cha will also lead a wine tasting with all the info on how to identify different aromas in wines... something many have difficulty with. We'll work our way through the different scents to help you understand the aroma wheel and identify how different scents.

We can't wait for you to join us at this aromas in wine, aromatherapy, and candle-making worksop!

Sunday, Feb 11*

Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Location: The Communion

*Candles must cure for a few days, and won't be ready for pick up until Wednesday the 14th.

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Thirsty Thursday
Feb
8

Thirsty Thursday

Swing by and sample a few wines, learn a little bit about the producers and how the wines are made, all while getting to know the Communion Team and other folks from the community.

 no ticket needed - just stop by!

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Thirsty Thursday
Jan
25

Thirsty Thursday

Swing by and sample a few wines, learn a little bit about the producers and how the wines are made, all while getting to know the Communion Team and other folks from the community.

 no ticket needed - just stop by!

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Sunday School: 1/21 Vision Board Session
Jan
21

Sunday School: 1/21 Vision Board Session

New Year, New You! ✨✨ We're getting clear on our goals! Let's gather at The Communion for a soul-satisfying session where we'll set some intentions for 2024. This vision board making session is something Cha does at the top of each year, and this time, she's bringing her practice public to share it with the community.

If you want to make 2024 your best year yet, you won't want to miss this Sunday School class!

We've got the wine magazines covered, but we ask that all attendees bring a few additional magazines along with them - think: professional topics, personal issues, health, etc. All tickets include wine tasting, boards for your vision board and glue!

 

Sunday, Jan 21

Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Location: The Communion

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Thirsty Thursday
Jan
11

Thirsty Thursday

Swing by and sample a few wines, learn a little bit about the producers and how the wines are made, all while getting to know the Communion Team and other folks from the community.

 no ticket needed - just stop by!

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Sunday School: 1/7 Vision Board Session
Jan
7

Sunday School: 1/7 Vision Board Session

New Year, New You! ✨✨ For our first Sunday School of the year, we're getting clear on our goals! Let's gather at The Communion for a soul-satisfying session where we'll set some intentions for 2024. This vision board making session is something Cha does at the top of each year, and this time, she's bringing her practice public to share it with the community.

If you want to make 2024 your best year yet, you won't want to miss this Sunday School class!

We've got the wine magazines covered, but we ask that all attendees bring a few additional magazines along with them - think: professional topics, personal issues, health, etc. All tickets include wine tasting, boards for your vision board and glue!

 

Sunday, Jan 7

Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Location: The Communion

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Thirsty Thursday
Dec
21

Thirsty Thursday

Swing by and sample a few wines, learn a little bit about the producers and how the wines are made, all while getting to know the Communion Team and other folks from the community.

 no ticket needed - just stop by!

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Thirsty Thursday
Dec
7

Thirsty Thursday

Swing by and sample a few wines, learn a little bit about the producers and how the wines are made, all while getting to know the Communion Team and other folks from the community.

 no ticket needed - just stop by!

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Sunday School: 12/3 Sparkling Wine
Dec
3

Sunday School: 12/3 Sparkling Wine

Let's pop some bottles! 🥂 🍾 We love the holiday season for many reasons...one of which is that it's always a great time to open a bottle of sparkling wine and sip in style with friends and family. Since last year's Sparkling Wine Sunday School was such a hit, we're bringing you our 2023 installment to help you get ready to ring in the holidays.

Whether you're prepping for an intimate dinner with your significant other, inviting the besties over for a potluck, or hosting the entire family (or friend group) at your place for an unforgettable party, this Sunday School class will get you prepped to be the host with the most sparkling wine knowledge!

This class will walk you through a tasting of four sparkling wines and give you the confidence to know your Champagne from your Cava! Your ticket also includes charcuterie nibbles from our pal Sarah Starace of the Curd Nerd.

 

Sunday, Dec 3

Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Location: The Communion

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Thirsty Thursday
Nov
21

Thirsty Thursday

Swing by and sample a few wines, learn a little bit about the producers and how the wines are made, all while getting to know the Communion Team and other folks from the community.

 no ticket needed - just stop by!

*Please note, this week’s Thirsty Thursday is on a Tuesday to accomodate for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Sunday School: 11/12 Cheese Board Making Class
Nov
12

Sunday School: 11/12 Cheese Board Making Class

Do you hear that? 🔔 It's the sound of holiday bells, which means holiday party season is just around the corner! If you've been wanting to impress your guests with your cheese board game, you will not want to miss our Cheese Board Sunday School class.

What better way to elevate your at-home party-throwing skills than by learning how to construct your very own edible cheese masterpiece. During this hands-on class, you'll get expert cheese board-arranging tips from the pro herself, Sarah Starace of The Curd Nerd. And Cha will handpick a selection of wines to take those cheeses to new heights. 

Your ticket includes a 2-wine tasting, a cheese board building lesson and all the cheese you’ll need to create a custom cheeseboard to take home after the event. Optional: Bring your own board. 

Sunday November 12, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm arrival
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: The Communion

About Sarah Starace, of The Curd Nerd: Sarah is officially an ACS CCP®! Back in July, Sarah attended the American Cheese Society Cheese Conference and sat for her Certified Cheese Professional Exam, which is one of the highest achievements in the field. To even qualify to take the exam, you need to prove that you have worked for over 4,000 hours in cheese. The exam is a 3 hour long test of all knowledge of cheese, ranging from importation law, cheesemaking techniques & procedures, affinage, cheese profiles, and more!

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Thirsty Thursday
Nov
9

Thirsty Thursday

Swing by and sample a few wines, learn a little bit about the producers and how the wines are made, all while getting to know the Communion Team and other folks from the community.

 

no ticket needed - just stop by!

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Meet Your Maker: Legend Imports + Book Signing
Oct
28

Meet Your Maker: Legend Imports + Book Signing

The Communion’s #MeetYourMaker is BACK on October 28th featuring Legend Imports Master Sommeliers Author, Jane Lopes & Winemaker Jon Ross for a book signing party and wine tasting to celebrate the launch of their new book "How to Drink Australian.” 

There’s nothing better than taking a trip to Australia through wine. We are honored to learn from these brilliant minds of wine to teach us about Australian wine. And we’re beyond thrilled to have them visit us here in Upstate, NY as a part of their American book tour. 

We'll also have some charcuterie and cheese on hand. 

Sat Oct 28, 5-7 pm

Venue: The Communion

Your Ticket Includes: Australian Wine from Legend Imports,  Signed Book, and Cheese + Meat board from The Curd Nerd

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Thirsty Thursday
Oct
26

Thirsty Thursday

Swing by and sample a few wines, learn a little bit about the producers and how the wines are made, all while getting to know the Communion Team and other folks from the community.

 

no ticket needed - just stop by!

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Finger Lakes Cayuga Lake Tour & Tasting - Oct. 22
Oct
22

Finger Lakes Cayuga Lake Tour & Tasting - Oct. 22

With its bucolic vineyards and world-class wine, it's easy to see why The Finger Lakes has stolen our hearts. And we want to share the magic with you! Join us for an all-day wine tour through the Finger Lakes as we venture to three vineyards and have brunch before returning back to Syracuse. 

The day starts at 9:00, where we'll meet at the pickup spot before heading off for a wine-filled day. Be prepared to soak in the sun and learn all about the winemaking techniques at some the Finger Lakes finest producers. Bring your curiosity...we'll provide the rest**!

Sunday Oct 22. From 9pm - 5pm*

Itinerary (subject to change):

Pick Up: The Communion Wine + Spirits

- Stop 1: Picnic-style brunch selected by host. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated.
- Stop 2 Winery: Sheldrake Point Winery
- Stop 3 Winery: Hosmer Estate Winery
- Stop 4 Winery: Six Eighty Cellars

 Drop Off: The Communion Wine + Spirits 

 

*Final itinerary and exact scheduling information will be sent to all attendees prior to the event. 

**Water onboard the van, provided by San Pellegrino

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Thirsty Thursday
Oct
12

Thirsty Thursday

Swing by and sample a few wines, learn a little bit about the producers and how the wines are made, all while getting to know the Communion Team and other folks from the community.

 

no ticket needed - just stop by!

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Anniversary Party
Oct
7

Anniversary Party

CHEERS to The Communion's One Year Anniversary!

It's been one year of stocking our shelves with some of our favorite low-intervention wines for you to discover. One year of supplying you with wines and spirits crafted by women and BIPOC producers. One year of parties, Meet Your Makers, Sunday Schools Wine Classes, and free tastings for Thirsty Thursdays!

We have lots more to celebrate: The Communion was nominated for a 2023 Wine Enthusiast Magazine Wine Star Award for the category of Retailer/Marketplace of the Year.  We invite you to come celebrate this accomplishment with us. 

We have the music diva herself, and DJ Bella providing the vibes. And thanks to Visit Syracuse for coming on as a neighborhood partner and providing FREE pizza to this experience we will bring on a local food truck Via Napoli for an epic selection for a Pizza Buffet to pair well with our new FALL WINE selections.

You are not going to want to miss this!

When: October 7th,  4pm - 7pm (pizza from 4:30 - 6)

Where: The Communion, 109 S. Warren Street, Syracuse

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Thirsty Thursday
Sep
28

Thirsty Thursday

Swing by and sample a few wines, learn a little bit about the producers and how the wines are made, all while getting to know the Communion Team and other folks from the community.

 

no ticket needed - just stop by!

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