If you love wine, delve into a world of tannins and tasting notes with our Wine Club! Taste wines from all over the world, have the chance to purchase wine at the end of the night at discounted prices, enjoy presentations from the experts, and meet members at one of the Club’s most popular and longest standing regular events. The price per session is $38 and includes tastes as well as a cheese and charcuterie plate. Wine Club will run from September - April and all sessions will begin at 6:00 PM, with the tasting to begin at 6:30 PM sharp. Wine Club will take place on the second Thursday of each month. Our Wine Club events are limited to 50 members so be sure to contact the front desk right away to reserve your spot!
THE RHONE - SEPT 11
Explore the diverse wines of France’s Rhône Valley, a region stretching 150 miles from Lyon to Avignon with 32 distinct appellations divided into Northern and Southern Rhône. Tom Loup of Vino Veritas will guide you through standout selections from iconic areas like Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côte-Rôtie, Crozes-Hermitage, Gigondas, and Tavel.
ROBERT CRAIG WINERY - OCT 9
Robert Craig’s passion for Napa Valley mountain Cabernet began in the 1980s while at The Hess Collection, where he helped establish the Mount Veeder and Spring Mountain AVAs. In 1990, he founded his own winery atop Howell Mountain, debuting in 1993 with three Cabernets that remain its signature. Rebecca Loewy of Old Bridge Cellars will lead this tasting—an unmissable event for Napa Cabernet lovers.
WINE PROFESSIONAL’S PICKS FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING DAY TABLE - NOV 3
Just in time for the holidays Elke Brendel, Carter Dyer, and other wine specialists from L’eft Bank Wine Company will present to us their favorite Thanksgiving Day wines for before, during, and after dinner.
CHAMPAGNE MANDOIS - DEC 11
Located in the Premier Cru village of Pierry, Mandois is family owned dating back to 1735. Champagne Mandois tends to the second largest organic vineyard in Champagne. With the aid of Jules Martin from Albert Bichot USA, we’ll explore the Mandois collection.
A TOUR OF ITALY WITH STEVEN DAVID OF VIE DE VIN - JAN 8
Steven David of Vie de Vin will present a number of Italian wines from the Vie de Vin portfolio. We have done many region-specific tastings in the past, but thought it fun this time to pick favorites and a couple unknowns for all over to present a well-rounded taste of this great wine producing country
SWEETS FOR THE SWEET: DESSERT WINE FORTIFIED WINE TASTING - FEB 12
Looking ahead to Valentine’s Day this will be a casual tasting from 6:30-8:30pm featuring a number of Dessert wines and fortified wines from around the world paired with chocolates, and other sweet goodies. We invite you to dine beforehand, then join us for dessert.
EXPLORING AUSTRIA WITH NICK BLAND OF SKURNIK WINES - MAR 12
Presented by Nick Bland of Skurnick Wines, we’ll explore a wonderful array of high quality wines from this often overlooked wine producing country, with a strong emphasis on whites including Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. Austria’s important red wine varieties of Blaufränkish, Zweigelt, and Pinot Noir will also be represented.
END OF SEASON WINE DINNER FEATURING BALLENTINE VINEYARDS ($180+) - APR 9
In 1905 Liberio Pocai, an immigrant from Lucca Italy purchased 60 acres of land in what is present day Calistoga from Rebecca Steel Way for $10 in gold coins. Working the land by horse he planted 55 acres of Zinfandel along with his sons Frank & Henry. Pocai is one of the three Ballentine Estate vineyard sites today. You will enjoy exceptional Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia Bianca, and Chenin Blanc as part of this four course dinner prepared by Chef Adam and his team. Jack Volz, National Sales Manager for Ballentine will join us to present the wines of this small fourth generation Napa estate. The cost for this dinner will be $180++ per person.