The Grand Tasting is a unique opportunity to literally taste through our store. From Rioja to Burgundy; from Bordeaux to Napa—hundreds upon hundreds of the wines we carry will be popped and poured.

The Grand Tasting is the highlight of our special events calendar. It’s a chance to not only revisit so many of the wines we have hand selected, but to meet and discuss these wines with our customers.

What more could we want?

Well, how about a little food and some surprises?  

For snacks, some of our favorite restaurants will be on hand preparing and serving culinary treats to accompany all that good wine.

And for surprises? While we can’t reveal all, here is the first taste of some of the amazing bottles we will be opening (as we get closer to the event, we’ll reveal many, many more):

2006 Cheval Blanc

2000 d’Yquem

1990 Mouton-Rothschild (from magnum)

1985 Haut-Brion

1952 CVNE Vina Real Gran Reserva

Not too shabby. And that’s just the beginning. We’re also going to have many older vintages from Spain, Napa, and beyond, including a selection of high-end Champagne.

Of course, as with all our major events, part of the proceeds will go to a good cause. A portion of all ticket sales will support Action Against Hunger, an international network wholeheartedly committed to saving the lives of malnourished children and their families via sustainable solutions to hunger and access to safe drinking water.

Tickets are on sale now. VIP tickets are $159.99 and regular entrance is $99.99. VIPs are allowed in at 5:30, whereas the doors open for regular ticket holders at 7 pm.

The Grand Tasting is always a special evening for us and we look forward to raising a glass with you while sharing thoughts, notes, and of course, wine.