Outer Space Wines - Napa Valley

Daily Wine Tasting Featuring Olivia Brion Wines
2023-10-31 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
The daily wine tasting at Outer Space Wines features a rotating selection of wineries we like to promote and sell.
The featured winery starting on June 19 is Olivia Brion and Cantadora Wines, owned, made and managed by Napa winemaker Kira Ballotta.
Expect a little bit of the unexpected with Kira’s wines. Take the Olivia Brion “Taquine” white, a Cortese/Falanghina blend, and Cantadora “The Energizer for the Ages” Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre blend as two wines as delicious as they are unique. These are two of the four wines in the daily tasting.
The Olivia Brion/Cantadora tasting line-up:

OLIVIA BRION “Taquine” White Blend “Lost Slough Vineyard” Clarksburg 2022 ($32)
OLIVIA BRION “Mon Amour Interdit” Chillable Red
“Shake Ridge Ranch” Sierra Foothills 2022 ($36)
CANTADORA Grenache/Mourvedre/Syrah “The Energizer for the Ages” Red Blend
“Shake Ridge Ranch” Sierra Foothills 2021 ($50)
CANTADORA Tempranillo “The Dream Builder”
“Shake Ridge Ranch” Sierra Foothills 2021 ($50)
The Daily Wine Tasting at Outer Space featuring Olivia Brion and Cantador wines is $20. Tasting fee waived with 3 bottle purchase or Outer Space Wine Club sign-up.
The wines poured in the tasting are also available by the glass.
Daily Wine Tasting at Outer Space Wines does not require a reservation. Parties of 6 or more: recommended to call ahead so we’re ready to welcome you with a table and our best smiles. (707) 657-7401

The Galactic Cabernet Tasting in Outer Space
2023-11-01 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Galactic Cabernet Tastings offered every day at 1 PM by appointment.
Advance purchase on TOCK required.
Tastings on other days and/or times are possible. Contact Dan directly for an appointment.
The Galactic Cabernet Tasting is a tasting of four of the best single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons (including Cabernet Franc & Cabernet-based blends), most or all from a different Napa Valley region and/or sub-AVA. (Sometimes the flight will include a highly-rated Cabernet Sauvignon from another region or country.) Sit down to a flight of Cabs from AVAs Oakville, Mt. Veeder, St. Helena, Howell Mountain, Diamond Mountain, Rutherford and Coombsville (rotating selection).
Outer Space Wines’ Owner Dan Dawson (the first-ever sommelier at The French Laundry) will begin the tasting with a short lesson on what makes Napa Valley unique and special for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, then guide you through the tasting, wine by wine.
Taste great, distinctive and rare Napa Cabernet Sauvignons and learn more about what makes them great from one of Napa Valley’s best wine experts and teachers. Wines poured will be available for purchase in limited amounts.
The Galactic Cabernet Tasting is offered Wednesday through Sunday at 1 PM. It will end by 1:50 which gives you time for another wine tasting on that day. Space is limited to ten seats per tasting so Dan can offer personalized service to all in attendance.
Current Galactic Cabernet tasting line-up (updated December 2, 2023):
Pulido-Walker Cabernet Sauvignon “Estate” Mount Veeder 2019 ($260) 575 cases made. Wine Advocate 98 pts (09/22)
Heimark Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2018 ($165) 474 cases made. Vinous 98 pts. (12/20)
Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon “Hillside Select” Stag’s Leap District 2018 ($375) 350 cases made. Wine Advocate 98+ (11/21)
ISOLE e OLENA Cabernet Sauvignon “Collezione Privata” Toscana IGT 2018 ($120). Wine Advocate 95 pts (02/23)
$80/tasting
Buy Galactic Cabernet Tasting Ticket on Tock
Waived/credited with $400+ purchase ($600 purchase waives two tastings.)
Wine Club sign-ups receive $80 total credit off of first three shipments.

Taste Tour of Italy at Outer Space Wines
2023-11-03 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Travel through Italy by wine glass as you taste wines from five Italian wine regions in the Outer Space Taste Tour of Italy.
Try wines from Piedmont, Sicily, Campania, Veneto and Trentino/Alto Adige. Outer Space Wines’ Dan Dawson will provide information on each region and each wine as you enjoy.
Choose from the snack menu prepared by neighbor eatery Ox & The Fox to enjoy with your tasting.
$25/tasting. $5 off tasting for each bottle purchased.
Come in anytime during the tasting hours of 5 to 7:30 PM.
Here’s the Taste Tour of Italy line-up:
Campania: DONNA PAOLINA Fiano di Avellino 2021 ($22)
Trentino/Alto Adige: ABBAZIA di NOVACELLA Kerner “Praepositus” 2021 ($40)
Sicily: Tenuta delle TERRE NERE Etna Rosso 2021 ($28)
Piedmont: MALVIRA Roero Riserva “Renesio” 2010 ($55)
Veneto: ZENATO Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore “Ripassa” 2019 ($26)
Taste Tour of Italy at Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
Friday, November 3, 5 to 7:30 PM
Purchase tickets here. (Walk-ins are also welcome.)

Dog Day Afternoon – First Sundays at Outer Space Wines
2023-11-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Dog Day Afternoon is the first Sunday of the month at Outer Space Wines.
Come to Outer Space Wines the first Sunday of October – October 1, bring your pooch(es) and enjoy the afternoon with a glass or bottle of wine and a snack inside or outside at Outer Space Wines.
Special Dog Day Afternoon menu available (prepared by sister business Ox & The Fox Restaurant. Or bring in food from a local eatery (Frankie’s Deli, Norman Rose Tavern, Monday Bakery, Eiko’s, Grace’s Table and Dutch Door to name a few).
Special Guest this afternoon: Stella the Mini Dachsund (on Instagram at stellarose_dachshund)

Dog Day Afternoons are the first Sunday of each month, Noon to 5.
Wine tasting, wines by the glass and wines by the bottle available.
Food options galore. Ox & The Fox “secret menu” available. Outside food OK.
Don’t have a dog? Come anyway. It’ll be FUN!!!

Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin St
Downtown Napa, CA 94559
(707) 657-7401

Thursday Tasting Group - Jean Louis Chave and JL Chave Selection
2023-11-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Thursday Tasting Group is a sit-down tasting of a flight of wines of a particular theme. The tasting includes an introduction, quiet tasting, ranking of the wines and discussion.
The theme on Thursday, November 9 is Jean Louis Chave and JL Chave Selection wines. We have Saint-Joseph and Hermitage, red and white of each, in the tasting.
Here’s the line-up:
JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE Saint-Joseph Rouge 2020 ($125/bottle)
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J.L. CHAVE SELECTION Hermitage Rouge “Farconnet” 2019 ($85)
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J.L. CHAVE SELECTION Hermitage Blanc “Blanche” 2019 ($85)
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J.L. CHAVE SELECTION Saint-Joseph Rouge “Offerus” 2020 ($39)
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J.L. CHAVE SELECTION Saint-Joseph Blanc “Circa” 2021 ($39)
$38/tasting
Tasting starts at 5:30 PM and will wrap up between 6:30 and 7. Firm 5:30 start: Don’t be late!
Wine glasses provided, however if you wish to bring your own glasses please do.
Outer Space will provide the wines in the tasting. If you have a wine you’d like to bring and share we’ll try it after the sit-down tasting.
14 seats available in all (6 spots left as of 11/1/23)
Buy Tickets Here
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
(707) 657-7401

Let's Taste GRENACHE at Outer Space Wines
2023-11-10 17:00 - 19:30 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Outer Space Wines says “Let’s Taste Grenache” on Friday, November 10 from 5 to 7:30 PM.
It’s one of the most widely planted grape in the world, makes world-class wines in The South of France, tremendous values in Spain and has a strong foothold in the California wine scene. Tonight we’ll taste six Grenache wines from all over the world.
Here’s the Grenache line-up:
Raul Perez/Domaines LUPIER Garnacha “El Terroir” Old Vines, Navarra, Spain 2018
Raul Perez/Domaines LUPIER Garnacha “La Dama” Old Vines, Navarra, Spain 2018
CLOS de LUZ Garnacha “Azuda” “Block 9 – Hillside Vineyard” Rapel Valley, Chile 2021
DAVID & NADIA Grenache, Swartland, South Africa 2020
Domaine du CAYRON Gigondas 2020
KEHRET VINEYARDS Grenache, Fair Play, El Dorado 2020
$20/tasting – $5 off tasting for each bottle purchased.
Buy Let’s Taste Grenache Tickets Here
Or if you want to pay when you get here, that’s fine too.
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
(707) 657-7401

Cheese Chocolate and Wine Tasting at Outer Space Wines
2023-11-25 12:00 - 18:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Cheese Chocolate and Wine Tasting at Outer Space Wines
Three great tastes that taste great together! On Saturday November 25 Outer Space Wines introduces its “Cheese Chocolate & Wine” tasting.
Your tasting includes 2 cheeses, 3 chocolate3 and 3 wines in this half hour event. Owner Dan Dawson introduces the tasting with a lesson on food & wine pairing (especially pairing cheese & chocolate with wine).
Wines in the tasting will be from Napa Valley and other primo California wine regions.
Here’s what you’ll try in the Outer Space Cheese Chocolate and Wine tasting.
GREEN & RED Petite Sirah “Tip Top Vineyard – Estate” Napa Valley 2019 ($35)
and
Annette’s Tart Cherry Chocolate
ROLAND SCHMITT Pinot Gris “Altenberg de Bergbeiten” Grand Cru, Alsace 2019 ($35)
and
Annette’s Candied Ginger Chocolate
DAVID CLINTON Late Harvest Zinfandel “Forte” Dry Creek Valley, 375 ML 2018
and
Annette’s Port Truffle Chocolate
CHEESES:
Aged Dutch Gouda
Glacier Point Gorgonzola Blue
and one more
Cheese Chocolate and Wine Tasting in Outer Space
Saturday, November 25, Noon to 6 PM.
$30/tasting
BUY TICKETS HERE
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
(707) 657-7401

Bring A Good And Interesting Bottle Night
2023-12-15 17:00 - 19:30 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Join a fun group of wine geeks at Outer Space Wines for Bring A Good and Interesting Bottle Night on Friday, December 15.
Any grape, color, style and price range is welcome. The folks who typically come to the Bring A Bottle tastings at Outer Space love interesting, so if you have something in your cellar you find a little “out there,” bring it!
Share your bottle with others and enjoy all the rest. If you can’t find one to bring, buy wine from Outer Space Wine Shop.
Tasting is from 5 to 7:30. We suggest you arrive between 5 and 5:30 for maximum enjoyment.
Contact Outer Space Wines at (707) 657-7401 for further details.
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street
Napa, California

Christmas Eve Eve Open House
2023-12-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Outer Space Wines in Downtown Napa hosts an Open House on Christmas Eve Eve:
Saturday December 23, from 2 to 5 PM.
Outer Space Wines owner Dan Dawson welcomes locals and visitors alike to an afternoon of good cheer.
A wide selection of wines from Outer Space will be served along with assorted finger-foods.
Champagne and Sparkling Wine will be available for purchase by the glass.
Guests are welcome to bring a food or wine contribution for all to share.
Cost: $10/person OR a food/wine contribution.
Contact Outer Space at (707) 657-7401 for more details.
Christmas Eve Eve Open House at Outer Space Wines:
Saturday, December 23, 2 to 5 PM.
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street,
Downtown Napa

Sicily and Sardegna Wine Tasting in Outer Space
2024-02-02 17:00 - 19:30 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Come to a tasting of wines from Sicily and Sardegna, the two principal Italian islands, on Friday February 2 at Outer Space Wines.
We’ll taste reds and whites, indigenous varietals mostly, made by some of the best, artisan producers of the islands.
$25/tasting. $5 off tasting for each bottle purchased.
Come in anytime during the tasting hours of 5 to 7:30 PM.
Sicily and Sardegna Wine Tasting in Outer Space line-up will include:
CUSUMANO Grillo “Shamaris” Sicilia 2022, $19
SURRAU Vermentino di Gallura Superiore “Sciala” 2022, $36 Notes
CHERCHI Cannonau di Sardegna 2020, $29 Notes
COS Frappato, Terre Siciliane 2021, $29 Notes
REGALEALI Nero d’Avola, Sicilia 2020, $18
Tenuta delle TERRE NERE Etna Rosso 2021 $28 Notes
CUSUMANO Etna Rosso “Alta Mora” 2019, $33
Purchase tickets here. (Walk-ins are also welcome.)
Sicily and Sardegna Wine Tasting in Outer Space
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
Friday, February 2, 5 to 7:30 PM

Is It $15 or is it $50? Wine Tasting Game at Outer Space Wines
2024-02-22 17:00 - 19:30 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Tonight’s tasting is a game.
Taste four pairs of wine. Each pair is the same grape or blend of grapes.
In each pair, one costs somewhere around $15/bottle range. The other around $50/bottle.
Can you guess which is which?
This is a very cool tasting to think about what it is we pay for in a bottle of wine. The expensive wines are not necessarily the most delicious!
The grapes/blends poured in $15 or $50 Tasting are:
Rosé (could be from anywhere)
Spanish White
Italian Red
California Red
Is It $15 or Is It $50 Tasting at Outer Space Wines is on Thursday, February 22 from 5 to 7:30 PM.
$20/tasting.
Buy Is It $15 or $50 Tasting tickets here
Outer Space Wines: 974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa.

Let's Taste COOMBSVILLE at Outer Space Wines
2024-02-23 17:00 - 19:30 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Outer Space Wines says “Let’s Taste Coombsville,” as in Coombsville WINES, on Friday, February 23 from 5 to 7:30 PM.
Starting about a mile from Outer Space Wines, the Coombsville AVA offers a menagerie of wine varieties, crisp & light to bold & extracted. We’ll taste a broad selection of grapes from an assortment of wineries, some represented by owners/winemakers. Check out the Coombsville Wine Alliance website for a wealth of information about the AVA.
The Let’s Taste Coombsville at Outer Space Wines line-up:
TULOCAY WINERY – Brie Cadman, Owner/Winemaker
Tulocay Pinot Noir “Haynes Vineyard” Coombsville, Napa Valley 2019 ($45)
Tulocay Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville, Napa Valley 2018 ($69)

NEIMAN CELLARS – Drew Neiman, Owner/Winemaker
Neiman Cellars Chardonnay Coombsville, Napa Valley 2019 ($100)
Neiman Cellars Syrah Coombsville, Napa Valley 2019 ($100)

SCALON CELLARS – Tim Goodwin & Alondra Espinoza, Owners/Winemakers
Scalon Cellars Merlot “Barking Dog Select” Coombsville, Napa Valley 2021 ($75)
Scalon Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville, Napa Valley 2019 ($120)
ACKERMAN FAMILY VINEYARDS – Joe Hinde, Director of Sales & Hospitality
Ackerman Family “Memoir” Red Wine, Coombsville, Napa Valley 2019 ($50)
Ackerman Family Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville, Napa Valley 2019 ($98)
$25/tasting – $5 off tasting for each bottle of Coombsville wine purchased.
Buy Let’s Taste Coombsville Tickets Here
Or if you want to pay when you get here, that’s fine too.
Let’s Taste Coombsville at Outer Space Wines
Friday, February 23, 5 to 7:30 PM
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
(707) 657-7401

Taste TEN for $25 on Saturdays in Outer Space
2024-03-02 12:00 - 18:00 | CA
Outer Space Wines presents its one-of-a-kind tasting “Taste TEN for $25” on Saturdays from 12 noon to 6 PM.
Dan “Double D” Dawson of Outer Space Wines selects ten wines and lays them out along the wine bar for you to pour-your-own, taste and purchase (if you love them…which you will.)
Taste a kaleidoscope of wines from Napa Valley and beyond. Reds, whites, dessert. Learn as much or as little about the wines as you want.
Upcoming Saturday’s Ten for $25 wines will be posted by the Friday before.
$25/tasting. $5 off tasting fee for each bottle purchased.
Taste Ten for $25 on Saturdays in Outer Space
Every Saturday, 12 Noon to 6 PM.
Come anytime during these hours.
Buy Tickets Here – or pay at the door. Up to you.
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin St
Downtown Napa, CA 94559
(707) 657-7401

Movie Night at Outer Space Wines - The Delicacy
2024-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Welcome to Movie Night at Outer Space Wines. We’ll watch a food and/or wine-related movie and eat & drink along with movie theme.
Movie tonight: The Delicacy: a 2020 documentary film about sea urchins (uni) and the divers who harvest them off the coast of Santa Barbara. Read more about The Delicacy
Midway through the 70 minute movie we’ll stop to enjoy an uni & wine pairing inspired by the divers, chefs and wine pros in The Delicacy.
This event is in development. More details and price will be posted soon.
Contact Outer Space at (707) 657-7401 for more details.
Movie Night at Outer Space Wines – The Delicacy
With Uni and Wine Pairing
Thursday, March 21, 6 PM
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street,
Downtown Napa

Oh SHERRY! Sherry Tasting and Lesson at Outer Space Wines
2024-03-22 17:00 - 19:30 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
With great pleasure, Outer Space Wines presents a tasting of Sherry wines on Friday, March 22 from 5 to 7:30 PM.
Taste and learn about all the styles of Sherry, from Manzanilla to Pedro Ximenez, from bone dry & salty and syrupy-rich and sweet. All are wonderful in their different ways.
Here’s the Sherry tasting line-up:
All from the Sherry house Bodegas Barbadillo
Fino ($15)
Manzanilla Pasada, En Rama “Pastora” ($22/375 ML)
Oloroso, En Rama ‘Criadera Selection’ ($27)
Palo Cortado, En Rama ‘Criadera Selection’ ($27)
Amontillado, En Rama ‘Criadera Selection’ ($27)
Cream ($15)
Pedro Ximenez ‘La Cilla’ ($20/375 ML)
$25/tasting – $5 off your tasting with each bottle purchased.
Buy Sherry Tasting Tickets Here
Or if you want to pay when you get here, that’s fine too.
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
(707) 657-7401

Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich Night
2024-04-11 16:30 - 19:30 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Outer Space Wines is serving Chicago Italian Beef Sandwiches on Thursday, April 11 from 4:00 to 7:30 PM.
Enjoying a renaissance from The Bear, the Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich is the ultimate comfort food in a roll. Outer Space Wines’ Dan Dawson will channel his Midwest roots to fashion a top-notch version for your enjoyment.
Accompanied by a side of Double D’s Potato Salad, the Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich is $15.
Sparkling, white, red and rosé wines, chosen to perfectly pair with the sandwich, will be served by the glass. Pay at the door.
You may purchase your sandwich in advance or pay at the door (they may sell out).
Contact Outer Space at (707) 657-7401 for more details.
Chicago Italian Beef Sandwiches at Outer Space Wines
Thursday, April 11, 4:30 to 7:30 PM.
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street
Downtown Napa

Taste Tour of France at Outer Space Wines
2024-04-12 17:00 - 19:30 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Our ever-popular “Taste Tour” series is heads to France this week.
Come to Outer Space for a “Taste Tour of France” on Friday, April 12 from 5 to 7:30 PM.
Taste five wines, each representing a different wine region of France.
Here’s the France line-up:
Loire Valley – Firmin Dezat Sancerre 2022 ($32)
Alsace – Domaine Roland Schmitt Pinot Gris “Altenberg de Bergbeiten” 2019 ($35)
Burgundy– Domaine Chapelle Santenay “Les Gravières” 2019 ($52)
Rhone Valley – Château de Montmirail Vacqueyras “Les Deux Frères” 2020 ($23)
Bordeaux – Ségla Margaux 2015 ($85)
$25 tasting
$5 taken off tasting fee for each bottle purchased
Taste Tour of France
Friday, April 12 from 5 to 7:30 PM
at Outer Space Wines
Buy your tickets here (walk-ins welcome too)
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
(707) 657-7401

Harold Francis Artist Exhibit at Outer Space Wines
2024-04-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Outer Space Wines presents an Artist Reception with Napa’s Harold Francis on Saturday, April 13 from 3 to 6 PM.
Join Harold, fellow artists and lots of art fans for an afternoon of wine, friends and support for the arts.
In addition to having a good time, we will be supporting Art Association Napa Valley a private, nonprofit arts organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for the Napa Valley by supporting arts and culture throughout the county. A selection of “Outer Space Wines” will be served by the glass for Happy Hour prices, and all gratuities will be donated to Art Association Napa Valley.
Artist Reception with Harold Francis
and benefit for Art Association Napa Valley
At Outer Space Wines
Saturday, April 13, 3 to 6 PM
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin St, Downtown Napa, CA.
(707) 657-7401
The Art Association Napa Valley is a private, nonprofit arts organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for the Napa Valley by supporting arts and culture throughout the county. We provide funding, advocacy, marketing and exhibition opportunities for local artists. A large portion of member dues and a percentage of art sold contributes annually to the AANV Scholarship Fund, which benefits local high school and college students who wish to pursue artistic careers. More Information.

Flow On The Go - Relax and Meditate...with wine
2024-04-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Outer Space Wines welcomes life coach Dawn Pinkney of Marjorie Dawn Coaching who will present “Flow On The Go” on Monday, April 15 at 5 PM.
Do you wait until you’ve completed your task list to relax?

Flow On The Go, a 2-hour guided event, includes relaxation techniques such as meditation and breathing. Enjoy an intentional glass of “Outer Space Wine” together part way through the event.
You will learn how you hold tension and how you can flow on the go!
Flow On The Go, a relaxation/meditation event…with wine.
Wednesday, April 15, 5 PM
Buy Tickets Here
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
(707) 657-7401

Winemaker Night With Anna and Mario Monticelli
2024-04-26 17:00 - 19:30 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Outer Space Wines presents “Winemaker Night,” featuring one winery, the winemaker, a flight of wines and a casual, informative explanation about the wines, vineyards and winemaking.
On Friday, April 26 Outer Space welcomes husband/wife winemaking team Anna and Mario Monticelli. Anna and Mario own and make ILARIA WINES , ATELIER ILARIA and M.A. Monticelli Wines. Join us in Outer Space to enjoy and learn about their Napa Valley and Piedmont, Italy wines.
Guests are welcome anytime from 5 to 7 PM. Anna and Mario will present to the group at 6 PM.
You’ll enjoy the following wines:
Atelier Ilaria Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2021 – $32/bottle
Ilaria Malbec, Napa Valley 2021 – $45
M.A. Monticelli Nebbiolo Langhe 2020 – $32
M.A. Monticelli Barolo 2017 – $45
M.A. Monticelli Bussia Riserva Barolo 2016 – $75
$20/tasting. $5 off tasting for each bottle of Ilaria and Atelier Ilaria purchased.
Buy Tickets Here
Winemaker Night with Anna and Mario Monticelli
At Outer Space Wines
Friday, April 26, 5 to 7:30 PM (Presentation at 6:00)
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin St, Downtown Napa, CA.
(707) 657-7401

You Be The Judge - Rosé Tasting & Rating at Outer Space Wines
2024-05-03 17:00 - 19:30 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Outer Space Wines presents “You Be The Judge,” a rosé wine tasting where you rate your favorites. At this interactive wine tasting, you’ll pour and taste ten different Rosé wines “blind,” i.e. in bags so you don’t know what they are. Try them all then pick your Top 5.
Wines will either be available for purchase and takeaway night-of, or you can place your order for purchase & pick up next week.
After 7:30 all the ratings will be compiled and the Top 3 rosé wines of the night will be announced.
You Be The Judge – Rosé Tasting & Rating this Friday, May 3 from 5 to 7:30 PM.
$20/tasting.
Buy Tickets Here
Come to Outer Space Wines anytime from 5 to 7:30 PM to play.
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin St, Downtown Napa, CA.
(707) 657-7401

Guess The Grape Wine Tasting Quiz
2024-05-09 16:30 - 19:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Calling all wine students and the wine-curious.
Outer Space Wines presents “Guess The Grape,” a blind wine tasting quiz, on Thursday, May 9 from 4:30 to 7 PM.
Taste four wines, all classic representations of the grape (and “testable” per The Court of Master Sommeliers: Red Grapes and White Grapes). See if you can guess the grape, country and region. After you’ve tasted and guessed, Owner Dan Dawson will reveal the answers along with soil, farming and winemaking notes.
If you and your friends are studying for any level of wine certification, this is a perfect and low-cost tasting you don’t want to miss.
Purchase tickets here (or pay at the door: $20 cash/$22 on card).
Guess The Grape Wine Tasting Quiz
at Outer Space Wines
Thursday, May 9, 4:30 to 7 PM
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street,
Downtown Napa. (707) 657-7401
www.outerspace.wine

Bring a Bottle Night – Pinot Noir 2019 or Older
2024-05-30 17:00 - 19:30 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Outer Space Wines hosts a Bring-A-Bottle evening on Thursday, May 30.
The Bring-A-Bottle theme is Pinot Noir, 2019 vintage or older. Bring your bottle, share it with others, and enjoy all the wines. The Pinot Noir can be from anywhere, any style, and any value.
Entrance fee is a bottle of wine (one bottle admits two) and $10/person.
If you don’t have a Pinot Noir that’s 2019 vintage or older to bring, contact Outer Space Wines at least a day in advance. We’ll try to help you out.
Bring a Bottle is from 5 to 7:30. We suggest you arrive between 5 and 5:30 for maximum enjoyment.
Cheese and air fryer snacks will be served.
Contact Outer Space Wines at (707) 657-7401 for further details.
Bring A Bottle of Pinot Noir 2019 Vintage or Older
at Outer Space Wines
Thursday, May 30, 5 to 7:30 PM.
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street
Napa, California
(707) 657-7401

Fantastic Favas And Wines To Match
2024-05-31 12:00 - 19:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Favas are fantastic in Napa Valley in the springtime!
On Friday May 31 Outer Space Wines Owner/Resident Chef Dan Dawson will serve ultra-fresh Fava Beans two ways: Fava Bean, Chickpea and Cucumber Salad and Fava Bean Purée Crostini. With your fava dishes you’ll be served three wines: A Rosé and two whites. Each picked to perfectly match the favas!
$25 for the favas and wine pairing.
Here’s the Fantastic Fava wine line-up:
Louis Metaireau – Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine, Sur Lie “Grand Mouton” 2022 ($25)
Brockmeyer Albariño “Otis Vineyard” Yakima Valley 2023 ($22)
Preiss Rosé vom Zweigelt “Kammerling” Niederosterreich 2023 ($20)
Fantastic Favas With Wines To Match at Outer Space Wines
Friday, May 31
at Outer Space Wines, Wine Shop and Wine Bar
Advance Purchase & Reservation Recommended
Buy Tickets and then Dan will be in touch to reserve your time
Reservations available Noon to 7 PM.
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
(707) 657-7401

Taste With The Winemaker / Dog Day Afternoon
2024-06-08 12:00 - 17:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Outer Space Wines serves a double-whammy on Saturday, June 8.
Michael Terrien, co-founder of Obsidian Wine Company will be in Outer Space presenting Obsidian wines from 2 to 4:30PM. Obsidian Wine Co, the featured winery at the wine bar in May into June, specializes in cool-climate Carneros Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, husky & delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from the Mayacamas Mountain Range in Lake County and lip-smacking, fizzy Pet-Nat. On this Saturday in June, Michael will join us in Outer Space to talk about the wines as we all sip them and enjoy. The tasting line-up is below.
Cost for the tasting is (just) $15, with $5 credit for each bottle of Obsidian Wine Company wine purchased.
Also on Saturday June 8 is Dog Day Afternoon, running from 12 noon to 5 PM. Bring your dog(s) in for Yappy Hour, enjoy an Obsidian tasting, glass of wine, bottle or a wine cocktail. What a fun way to spend some time enjoying our downtown with or without your four-legged friend!
The afternoon’s co-sponsor is Friends of Napa County Animal Shelter (FONCAS). As the day’s non-profit beneficiary, all gratuities and 10% of bottle sales will be donated to them.
Here’s the wine tasting line-up.

OBSIDIAN Wine Co “Pezsgő” Sparkling Pinot Noir, Petillant Naturel,
Carneros, Napa Valley 2023 ($36)
OBSIDIAN Wine Co Chardonnay “Poseidon Vineyard” Carneros, Napa Valley 2022 ($36)
OBSIDIAN Wine Co Pinot Noir “Poseidon Vineyard” Carneros, Napa Valley 2021 ($36)
OBSIDIAN Wine Co Cabernet Sauvignon “Obsidian Ridge Vineyard – Volcanic Estate” Red Hills, Lake County 2021 ($39)
Taste With The Winemaker Saturday
Michael Terrien of Obsidian Wine Company
Saturday, June 8. 2 to 4:30 PM
Pay on sight.

Dog Day Afternoon
With Friends of Napa County Animal Shelter
Saturday, June 8, 12 Noon to 5 PM.
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
(707) 657-7401

Downtown Napa Shop Sip and Stroll
2024-06-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
On Thursday, June 13 from 5 to 7 PM Outer Space Wines will participate in the Downtown Napa “Shop Sip & Stroll” wine tasting and shopping multi-block party. Outer Space will host live music in the alley and pour splashes of wine. Unbreakable wine glasses and your tasting wristband will be sold for $10 on the patio and can be used at all participating merchants for the night. Come on by!
In the words of Downtown Napa Merchants Association: “There’s no better way to do Napa than a Shop Sip & Stroll! Join us every Thursday evening in June for exclusive special offers, surprise-and-delights, and of course savings on shopping and sipping throughout the various districts in Downtown Napa. Retailers will be partnering with tasting rooms on fun activations, and it’s the perfect reason to head to Downtown Napa for Thursday night fun!”
Date: Thursday, June 13
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 PM each day.
Contact Outer Space at (707) 657-7401 for more details.
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street
Downtown Napa
www.outerspace.wine

Class Is In Session: LOIRE VALLEY
2024-06-20 18:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Here is “Class Is In Session,” the Outer Space series of classroom-style wine tastings and lessons with me, Dan Dawson.
Each class will focus on a specific wine region of the world.
The class on Thursday, June 20 is on Loire Valley. We’ll taste seven wines from The Loire: 4 white (one a dessert wine) & 3 red. We’ll focus on place, from appellation to vineyard, then grape, then producer.
Class Is In Session – Loire Line-Up:
Louis Metaireau – Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine, Sur Lie “Grand Mouton” 2022 ($25)
Firmin Dezat Sancerre 2022 ($32)
Francois Chidaine Montlouis “Clos du Brueil” 2022 ($41)
Sylvain Bailly Sancerre Rouge “La Louee” 2019 ($28)
Domaine des Sanzay Saumur Champigny “Vieilles Vignes” 2020 ($30)
Philippe Alliet Chinon “Vieilles Vignes” 2020 ($37)
Sweet ending:
Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon 2002 ($65)
$35/tasting
Buy Loire Valley Class Is In Session Tickets
Class Is In Session: LOIRE VALLEY
at Outer Space Wines
Thursday, June 20, 6 PM start
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
(707) 657-7401

Winemaker Night With Kira Ballotta: Ode To Olivia Brion & Cantadora
2024-06-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Outer Space Wines presents “Winemaker Night,” featuring one winery, the winemaker(s),
a flight of wines and a casual, informative explanation about the wines, vineyards and winemaking.
On Friday, June 21 Outer Space welcomes Kira Ballotta, owner & winemaker of Ode To Olivia Brion and Cantadora Wines.
The evening’s festivities include:

A presentation from Kira about her wines (this will be at 6 PM).
Music by DJ Sneak-E Pete, Kira’s husband. Pete’s been playing funk, hip hop, jazz and break beats for 20+ years at residencies in SF and NYC.
Book & Wine Pairing from our friends at Napa Bookmine. They’re setting up a satellite shop in Outer Space for the night, pairing books with the Olivia Brion wines. 2 book purchase is rewarded by an Ode To Olivia Brion cloth book bag!

Guests are welcome anytime from 5 to 8 PM.
The Olivia Brion/Cantadora tasting line-up:
Ode To OLIVIA BRION “Taquine” Aromatic White Blend “Lost Slough Vineyard” Clarksburg 2022 ($32)
Ode To OLIVIA BRION “Mon Amour Interdit” Chillable Red Blend
“Shake Ridge Ranch” Amador County 2022 ($36)
Ode To OLIVIA BRION Pinot Noir “Black Ridge Vineyard” Santa Cruz Mountains 2021 ($55)
CANTADORA Grenache/Mourvedre/Syrah “The Energizer for the Ages”
“Shake Ridge Ranch” Amador County 2021 ($50)
CANTADORA Tempranillo “The Dream Builder”
“Shake Ridge Ranch” Amador County 2021 ($50)

$20/tasting. free with purchase of 3 bottles of Olivia Brion and/or Cantadora. 10% off purchase of 3 or more bottles.
Buy Tickets Here
Winemaker Night with Kira Ballotta:
Ode To Olivia Brion and Cantadora wines
At Outer Space Wines
Friday, June 21, 5 to 8 PM (Presentation at 6 PM)
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin St, Downtown Napa, CA.
(707) 657-7401

Presidential Debate Watch and Drink
2024-06-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Outer Space Wines hosts a Presidential Debate Watch Party this Thursday, June 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
Arrived between 5:30 and 6 PM to settle in and get your wine. The Biden/Trump debate on CNN begins at 6 PM.
All political perspectives are welcome. Respect and tolerance for conflicting points of view are required of guests.
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
(707) 657-7401

Drink & Donate Wine Case Tasting - Summer Case
2024-06-28 - 2024-06-29 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Outer Space Wines presents a tasting of the wines in the Drink & Donate Wine Case, summer edition.
The Drink & Donate Wine Case is six wines, two bottles of each, for $200 to $250. The Summer 2024 case is $220.
Buy the case for $220 and $22 of that is donated to our featured non-profit for the quarter. The featured non-profit for the Summer 2024 case is Jameson Humane. (See below for information.)
Details on the Drink & Donate Wine Case.
On Friday June 28 and Saturday June 29 come in and try the six wines Drink & Donate Wine Case. Taste them all before you buy, and if you want go ahead and customize your Drink & Donate Wine Case within the six wines.
$20/tasting, waived with purchase of Drink & Donate Wine Case.
Buy Tickets Here.
Drink & Donate Case Line-up:

Preiss Rosé vom Zweigelt “Kammerling” Niederosterreich 2023 ($20/bottle) Notes
Lionel Osmin “Villa Plage Blanche” Côtes de Gascogne 2022 ($16) Notes
Filipa Pato “Dinamico” Branco, Bairrada, Portugal 2022 ($20) Notes
Peterson Barbera “Tollini Vineyard” Mendocino County 2020 ($20) Notes
Magnolia Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands 2022 ($25) Notes
La Cabotte Massif d’Uchaux, Cotes du Rhone Villages “Garance” 2022 ($20) Notes

Drink & Donate Wine Case Tasting at Outer Space Wines
Friday, June 28 and Saturday June 29 – Noon to 7 PM each day.
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
(707) 657-7401
ABOUT JAMESON HUMANE
Mission: Guided by the connection among animals, humans, and the planet, Jameson Humane seeks to improve animal welfare through global collaboration and education for the benefit of all life.
Purpose: Jameson Humane fosters harmony between humans, animals, and the planet to create a kinder, more compassionate world.
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