Burgundy We Can Afford Class With Dan Dawson
2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Announcing “Class Is In Session,” the Outer Space series of classroom-style wine tastings with Dan Dawson.
Each class will focus on a specific wine region of the world.
The theme for October classes is Burgundy We All Can Afford
As Burgundies from the “tenderloin” (Montrachet, Chambertin, Musigny…) are the playground of the uber-rich, one needs to simply shop from the next town over to find great wine for affordable prices. Come to Outer Space Wines on two days: Thursday October 17 and/or Thursday October 24 for class and tasting of Burgundy we all can afford.
We’ll enjoy 8 Burgundies: sparkling, whites and reds spanning all the regions within Burgundy. Dan will start with an introduction to Burgundy before discussing the who, what and where of each wine. This is a great tasting for all levels of Burgundy knowledge as Dan welcomes the beginner with frank information and the experienced with new wines and new perspectives.
Wines will be available for purchase with pick-up the following week.
Same theme, different wines at the two classes, so you will enjoy attending both classes if you can (and you get a discount).
Burgundy We Can Afford Line-Up for October 17 Tasting:
Dominique Piron Crémant de Bourgogne $25
Guilhem & Jean-Hugues Goisot Saint Bris “Corps de Garde” Sauvignon Gris 2022 $33
David Trousselle Hautes Côtes de Beaune Blanc “La Couleuvraire” 2022 $30
Maison de Montille (DEux Montille) St. Romain 2020 $49
Guilhem & Jean-Hugues Goisot Irancy “Les Mazelots” 2020 $45
David Trousselle Hautes Côtes de Beaune Rouge “En Cré” 2022 $30
Domaine Camus-Bruchon Savigny-Lès-Beaune “Reine Joly” 2021 $39
Chapelle et Fils Santenay “Clos des Cornières” 2021 $42
Burgundy We Can Afford
Class and Tasting with Dan Dawson
Thursday, October 17, 6 PM – $50 Buy Tickets

Sign up for both classes (10/17 and 10/24) – $80 Buy Tickets
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
(707) 657-7401

Visiting Winemaker from Arnot-Roberts
2024-10-25 17:00 - 20:00 | CA
Arnot-Roberts is one of our very favorite wineries, producing a broad range of wines all at a very high quality level. We have personally been collecting the wines for years and absolutely love them. To be able to pour a lineup of their current releases and some library wines is kind of a dream come true.
Nathan Roberts, one of the two founders of Arnot-Roberts will be in the house this Friday pouring the following lineup of current release wines:

Sauvignon Blanc, Yorkville Highlands
Chardonnay, Watson Ranch, Napa (side note, I always thought this wine was a gift to collectors, because it’s incredibly good, but half the price of their other Chards)
Trousseau, North Coast
Gamay Noir, El Dorado
Syrah, North Coast

Also, as mentioned, we’re pulling fun stuff from the cellar to round out the event. These wines all age beautifully.
This is a very special and rare opportunity. Do NOT miss it!

Taste a Dozen: Greece
2024-11-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Friday we’ll be tasting a dozen wines from Greece. One of the oldest winemaking regions in the world, and still, somehow, perpetually under the radar. Sure, you’ve had an Asyrtiko, maybe a Xinomavro, but have you really dug into Greek wines? If not (or even if you have!) this will be an amazing opportunity to taste some absolutely delicious (and underpriced!) wines from this fascinating region. As always, we’ll have a Greek wine expert on hand to answer questions and all bottles from the tasting will be 5% off for the night of the tasting, and 10% off if you buy 6 or more! Get your tickets here.
Lineup with retail prices below:
Karanika 2017 Extra Cuvée de Réserve, Extra Brut – $56
Zoinos 2021 Debina “Epiloges” – $21
Tetramythos 2022 Roditis “Nature” – $22
Tetramythos 2022 Malagousia “Nature” – $25
Diamantakos 2022 Preknadi – $24
Koukos 2021 Assyrtiko Oak-Aged – $33
Inomessiniaki 2022 Moschofilero “Mati Fortuna” – $22
Koukos 2021 “Amphora” Daphne Noir – $27
Monemvasia 2014 Monemvasios Red – $29
Paterianakis 2018 Domaine Paterianakis red – $31
Pateromichelakis 2022 Romeiko – $21
Methymnaeos 2015 Chidiriotiko – $33

Thanksgiving Tasting #1
2024-11-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
We love Thanksgiving because it’s a Holiday dedicated to imbibing. I mean, gratitude and gluttony? How does it get any better?
To help you prepare, we’re hosting Thanksgiving tastings two weeks in a row. Dedicated tasting lineups of wines that pair perfectly with the most important meal of the year, discounted on the evening of the tasting to help you ease into holiday season.
Lineup Below:

Class Is In Session - Rhône Valley with Dan Dawson
2024-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Outer Space Wines and Dan Dawson present “Class Is In Session,” a series of wine classes and tastings based on a place, grape or wine style.
On Thursday December 5 the these is Rhône Valley, Dan’s favorite wine region. Taste and learn about eight wines: 6 from the Southern Rhone, 2 from the North. 7 red wines, 1 white. All made from small producers dedicated to making world-class wines.
This is a great tasting for all levels of knowledge as Dan welcomes the beginner with frank information and the experienced with new wines and new perspectives.
All wines will be available for purchase with pick-up the following week.
Here’s the Rhone Valley wine class line-up:
Les Aphillantes Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc “Clementia” 2022 $22
Les GRANDS BOIS Cairanne “Cuvée Maximilien” 2022 $25
SAINT-DAMIEN Vacqueyras 2022 $32
Côtes du Rhône Rouge (TBD)
Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021 $74
Domaine de FERRAND Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021 $65
J.L. Chave Sélection Crozes-Hermitage “Silène” 2022 $39
Domaine Verset Cornas 2020 $65
15 seats available. First come first served. Last month’s classes sold out so get your tickets early!
Class Is In Session with Dan Dawson – Rhône Valley Wines
At Outer Space Wines
Thursday, December 5, 6 PM
$50
Buy Tickets
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
(707) 657-7401

Taste A Dozen: Champagne
2024-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
12 Champagnes in one event. How does it get any better than this? Come to Outer Space and taste 12 Champagnes of different styles, subregions, and prices. A perfect way to immerse yourself in a very special region. Experts on hand to give you all the info you could need!

Dyer Library Tasting
2024-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
On Friday, December 13th, we’ll be tasting wines from Bill and Dawnine Dyer’s Diamond Mountain vineyard. Bill and Dawnine will be on hand to answer questions and speak about the vineyard a bit and we’ll be tasting the following lineup:

Dyer Diamond Mountain Cabernet – 2018 ($105)
Dyer Diamond Mountain Cabernet – 2009 ($165)
Dyer Diamond Mountain Cabernet – 1999 ($200)
Dyer Diamond Mountain Cabernet – 1996 ($200)
We’re going to find one more fun thing for the event.

Purchases of 2+ bottles will receive a 10% discount.
Tasting is from 6-8pm, with notes by Bill and Dawnine at 7.
You can purchase tickets here.

A Thad & Emily Christmas
2024-12-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Some wines are special, rare, and different, and you hardly ever get to taste them. Some of them are “acquired tastes,” but how do you acquire the taste without putting out for an expensive bottle? Well, this is the event to solve that. The wines that we drink around the Holidays are some of these acquired tastes, and we want to share our Holiday traditions with you. We’ll be drinking aged Alsatian whites, Vin Jaune, Barolo Chinato, Trockenbeerenauslese and more. Come taste some of the more unique, interesting, and (we think) delicious wines the world has to offer.
Lineup:
1983 Schlumberger Pinot Gris Reserve Speciale
1989 Bott Freres Tokay d’Alsace Pinot Gris Reserve Personnelle
1991 Albert Boxler Tokay Pinot Gris Grand Cru Sommerberg
1994 Josmeyer Pinot Auxerrois H Vielles Vignes
(We will open all of these. Some may be good, some not. Such is the gamble of aged wine.)
-Alternate: 1989 Josmeyer Pinot Blanc Mise du Printemps
2016 Domaine Courbet Chateau Chalon (Vin Jaune)
2011 Battenfeld-Spanier Molsheimer Zellerweg AmSchwarzen Herrgott Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese
NV GD Vajra Barolo Chinato
Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here.

Emily's Birthday Tasting
2024-12-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Come taste some of Emily’s favorite wines as we celebrate her milestone birthday, including birth year wines!
Champagne, ’84 Napa Cab, a mag of dry Riesling, and 2011 Dönnhoff Spätlese. Killer tasting. Come hang!

Class Is In Session: American Pinot Noir 2022 Vintage
2025-02-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
This is “Class Is In Session,” a series of wine classes and wine tastings by Dan Dawson at Outer Space Wines in Downtown Napa
The class theme for February is Pinot Noir.
On Thursday, February 6, we taste and discuss 2022 vintage Pinot Noirs from 6 California AVAs & 1 Willamette Valley.
Learn how the AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) are similar and different, and taste top-notch wine from each region.
Class Is In Session – American Pinot Noir 2022 Vintage Line-Up:
Listed closest to furthest from Napa.
Robert Sinksey Pinot Noir Estate ‘Aries – Violet’ Carneros, Napa Valley 2022 ($50)
Olet’te Pinot Noir ‘Cayetana Vineyard’ Petaluma Gap 2022 ($58)
Syntropy Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2022 ($50)
Read Holland Pinot Noir “Deep End” Anderson Valley 2022 ($60)
Birichino Pinot Noir “Lilo Vineyard” Santa Cruz Mountain 2022 ($42)
Pisoni “Estate” Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands 2022 ($110)
Tyler Pinot Noir “Fiddlestix Vineyard” Santa Rita Hills 2022 ($80)
Cameron Pinot Noir “Clos Electrique” Dundee Hills 2022 ($85)
$50/tasting
Buy Tickets Here
Class Is In Session: American Pinot Noir 2022 Vintage
at Outer Space Wines
Thursday, February 6, 6 PM start
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
(707) 657-7401

Class Is In Session: Pinot Noirs Around The World. Thursday February 20
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
This is “Class Is In Session,” a series of wine classes and wine tastings by Dan Dawson at Outer Space Wines in Downtown Napa.
The class theme for February is Pinot Noir.
On Thursday, February 20, we taste and discuss Pinot Noirs from Around The World: Burgundy, New Zealand, Chile, Germany, California. Seven wine line-up. Learn how climate, soil, tradition and winemaking style makes Pinot Noirs taste the way they do.
Class Is In Session – Pinot Noirs Around The World Line-Up:
Enderle & Moll Pinot Noir ‘Buntsandstein’, Baden, Germany 2022 ($69)
Lo Triolet Pinot Noir, Vallee d’Aosta, Italy 2021 ($38)
Burn Cottage Pinot Noir “Moonlight Race” Central Otago, New Zealand 2023 ($51)
Restless River Pinot Noir “Le Luc” Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa 2021 ($63)
Best’s Great Western Pinot Noir “Great Western” Victoria, Australia 2021 ($28)
Didier Fornerol Bourgogne Rouge 2022, France ($45)
Birichino Pinot Noir “Lilo Vineyard” Santa Cruz Mountains 2022 ($42)

$50/tasting
This tasting is sold out
Class Is In Session: Pinot Noirs Around The World
at Outer Space Wines
Thursday, February 20, 6 PM start
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
(707) 657-7401

Class Is In Session: Pinot Noirs Around The World. Thursday March 13
2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
This is “Class Is In Session,” a series of wine classes and wine tastings by Dan Dawson at Outer Space Wines in Downtown Napa.
On Thursday, March 13, we will taste, learn about and discuss Pinot Noirs from around the world.
Join us for this mind and palate-opening tasting of Pinot Noir from Burgundy, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Patagonia, Germany and California. Seven wine line-up. Learn how climate, soil, tradition and winemaking style makes Pinot Noirs taste the way they do.
Class Is In Session – Pinot Noirs Around The World Line-Up will be posted soon.
Dautel Pinot Noir Württemberg, Germany 2022 ($28)
Burgundy TBD, France ($)
Abbazia Di Novacella Pinot Noir, Trentino/Alto Adige, Italy 2023 ($30)
Felton Road Pinot Noir “Bannockburn” Central Otago, New Zealand 2021 ($55)
Crystallum Pinot Noir “Peter Max” Western Cape, South Africa 2021 ($38)
Punt Road Pinot Noir “Napoleone Vineyard” Yarra Valley, Australia 2021 ($30)
Read Holland Pinot Noir “Deep End” Anderson Valley 2022 ($65)
$50/tasting
Purchase Pinot Noirs From Around The World tickets here
Class Is In Session: Pinot Noirs Around The World
at Outer Space Wines
Thursday, March 13, 6 PM start
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street, Downtown Napa
(707) 657-7401

Chili Taste Off and Wine Pairing
2025-03-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Outer Space Wines and Eat Drink Cook co-host their Chili Cook Off and Wine Pairing on Saturday, March 15 from 12 Noon to 3 P.M.
Dan Dawson of Eat Drink Cook, Thad Duprey of Outer Space Wines and one more local chef will pit their chilis against each other, and you be the judge.
Wines chosen by Thad and Emily Duprey of Outer Space Wines to pair with chili will be available for purchase by the glass and bottle.
Cost is just $10 to try all the chilis. The ten bucks is paid forward to Napa’s Cope Family Center.
Chili Taste-Off and Wine Pairing
at Outer Space Wines in Downtown Napa
Saturday, March 15
12 Noon to 3 PM – come anytime within these hours for chili & wine.
Buy tickets in advance here.
Outer Space Wines
974 Franklin Street
Downtown Napa, CA
707-657-7401

Taste a Dozen: Georgia
2025-03-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Taste a dozen wines from the country of Georgia, Friday, March 21st from 5-8pm at Outer Space.
Georgia has an 8000 year old winemaking tradition that has all of the elements we love when it comes to wine: unique, indigenous grapes, idiosyncratic winemaking methods, and regional diversity. The country is roughly the size of New Jersey, but has a huge mountain range (the Caucus Mountains), coastal influence (the Black Sea), and borders Turkey and is only 100 miles from Iran. Most of the wines are made in clay amphora buried underground called qvevri. Lots of the wines are made with extended skin contact, even the whites, which they call Amber wines.
Here’s the lineup of wines we’re tasting:
Guardians, Kakheti Rkatsiteli (2022)
Baia’s Wine, Tsitska Tsolikouri (2021)
Chona’s Marani, Rkatsiteli (2021)
Teliani Valley, Glekhuri Kisi Qvevri Amber Dry (2020)
Pataridze’s Rachuli, Rachuli Rosé (2022)
Teliani Valley, W97 Saperavi (2023)
Château Mukhrani, Tavkveri Dry Red (2017)
Château Mukhrani, Goruli Mtsvane (2021)
Gvantsa’s Wine, Aladasturi Rosé (2021)
Dilao, Rkatsiteli Mtsvane Amber Dry (2022)
Gvantsa’s Wine, Pet Nat Tsitska (2023)
Chona’s Marani Saperavi

Special Guest: Vom Boden
2025-03-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Stephen Bitterolf is doing one of the coolest things in the wine world right now: finding the greatest undiscovered producers in (mostly) Germany and importing them into the US. In 10 years, several of the producers he represents have gone from obscurity to winemaking stardom. There’s a lot of cool Riesling producers out there, but if you’re really cool, you’re generally in Vom Boden’s (still tiny) book (there are notable exceptions here). We met Stephen while we were living in New York, and we are so excited that the one event he’s going to do while he’s in Napa is at Outer Space.
We’ll be tasting a sampling of several producers he represents. Don’t miss this opportunity to taste with the new Godfather of German Wine Imports. Mark this date off on your calendar, get your shift covered, call your favorite babysitter, because this tasting will not disappoint!

Guest Winemaker Jenny Lynn of Olet'te and Tribe & Arrow
2025-03-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
When winemakers come in with bottles for us to taste, most often we like a few, and others less so. When Jenny Lynn came in with her wines from Olet’te and Tribe & Arrow, we were floored by how delicious they were across the board. I think we carry four or five separate wines from her right now. So, I’m very excited to have her come and pour a lineup of her wines for all of you.
Join us on Friday, March 28, from 5-8pm, when Jenny will pour a selection of her wines: Pinot, Chardonnay, Cab Franc/Merlot, and Cabernet.

This Saturday - American Fizz Fest!
2025-06-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Join us this Saturday, June 28 from 1-5 for our first annual American Fizz Fest!
American Sparkling wine is going through a revolution and the quality has never been better. Come taste through 10 of our very favorite California sparkling wines from producers like BXT, Under the Wire, Rhys, Roederer, Cruse, Haliotide, and Carboniste, including the 1st American wine to receive a perfect 100 point score from Wine Enthusiast!
This will be the perfect opportunity to discover your favorite new bottle of American bubbly and stock up for your 4th of July festivities.
Tickets are $40 and are available at the door or through our website.
Wine Club members get 1/2 price tickets.

Hidden Gems of Napa Valley: Micro Producers Tasting at Outer Space
2025-07-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Hidden Gems of Napa Valley: Micro Producers Tasting at Outer Space
July 25th, 5-8 PM sip and meet
Educational Hour 6-7PM
Discover the soulful side of Napa through an intimate tasting of wines from four small, family-owned micro producers at Outer Space — each offering two unique expressions of classic grape varieties, crafted with love, sustainability, and organic farming at heart.
Meet the passionate people behind the bottles:
🌿 Debra Becker of Lost Valley invites you to explore her vibrant 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, with both skin-contact and barrel-aged styles that reflect thoughtful craftsmanship.
🌿 Elise Nerlove of Elkhorn Peak shares her family’s legacy through a playful Pinot Noir Pet-Nat and a beautifully balanced still version.
🌿 Michaela Rodeno of Villa Ragazzi honors Italian tradition with a delicate Sangiovese Rosé and a bold still Sangiovese.
🌿 Joanne Hoffman and Gustavo Gubel of Gubel Family Vineyards present a side-by-side tasting of their 2021 and 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon — pure expressions of Calistoga terroir.
This is your chance to taste Napa like never before — directly from the hands of the stewards who grow, craft, and care for every bottle.
Wine list:
Lost Valley 2024 Wild Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley
Lost Valley 2024 Odd Moments Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley
Elkhorn Peak Cellars 2023 Pinot Noir Pét Nat Napa Valley
Elkhorn Peak Cellars 2019 Pinot Noir Napa Valley
Villa Ragazzi 2023 Rosato di Sangiovese Oakville Napa Valley
Villa Ragazzi 2020 Valley Sangiovese Oakville Napa Valley
Gubel Family Vineyards 2022 Clone 6 Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga
Gubel Family Vineyards 2021 Clone 6 Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga
Price: $40

Blind Tasting 101
2025-07-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Step into the exciting world of blind wine tasting—no memorization, no labels, just your senses and a glass. This immersive class is designed for beginner and intermediate tasters who want to build confidence and accuracy in identifying wines using a methodical, step-by-step approach.

In this hands-on course, you’ll learn to assess wines by sight, smell, and taste using a structured framework inspired by the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting. We’ll demystify common wine traits, explore grape variety signatures, and teach you how to decode clues like acid, tannin, and aroma profiles. Whether you’re studying for certifications or just love wine, this class will sharpen your palate and boost your wine IQ in a fun, approachable environment.

No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and get ready to taste, guess, and grow.

Enroll $49

Monika Bielka-Vescovi

Monika Bielka-Vescovi, DipWSET CEO & Lead Educator, Napa Wine Class With over 15 years of experience teaching the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting, Monika Bielka-Vescovi is one of the most respected wine educators in the United States.
As an established wine industry expert and educator for over 15 years, she has guided thousands of students—from curious beginners to aspiring Diploma candidates—through the complexities of wine tasting, viticulture, and global wine regions.
Monika’s teaching style combines academic rigor with an inspiring, hands-on approach, reflecting her deep knowledge and passion for wine. Her leadership has positioned Napa Wine Class as a premier destination for WSET-certified education, and her commitment to elevating wine literacy continues to shape the next generation of wine professionals and enthusiasts.

Six Sexy Sauvs: Finest Cali Sauvignon Blancs
2025-08-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Well, unfortunately what started as a catchy alliterative title is no longer accurate because the lineup has expanded.
We’re having an ongoing love affair with Sauvignon Blanc. It has come out of nowhere to be one of our true favorite wines. In this tasting we’re going to take some of the very best from Napa and Sonoma and put them into one lineup so you can see the incredible diversity of this grape. With temps this Friday projected to be in the 90s, it’s also very seasonally appropriate.
Check the tickets page for the lineup, and get ready to fall in love with this varietal. I think these wines are stunning, and I know you will too.

Palate Pro Workshop - Off The Beaten Path Whites
2025-09-09 09:30 - 19:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Each month, the Palate Pro Workshop digs into structure and sensory analysis with a new theme—in this case, off the beaten path whites.
You’ll taste four wines blind and practice identifying grape varieties, winemaking styles, and origins under the guidance of Monika Bielka-Vescovi, DipWSET.
Monika has over 15 years of WSET teaching experience and is one of the country’s most respected educators.
Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just starting your wine journey, the Palate Pro Workshop is the perfect place to practice tasting techniques and sharpen your olfactory skills.
When: Tuesday, 5:30-7
Cost: $59 (less for Women for Wine Sense Members)
Reserve your tickets here.

Thursday: Blind Tasting Social - Cabernet Edition
2025-09-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Welcome to The Blind Tasting Social a grape-by-grape sensory journey for wine lovers who want to level up their tasting skills in a relaxed, supportive setting. This week we will deep dive into Napa’s most popular varietal – Cabernet Sauvignon.

Whether you’re an enthusiast or prepping for WSET or just curious about what’s in your glass, this bi-weekly series is designed to help you sharpen your palate, build wine vocabulary, and connect with fellow wine lovers.

Each session features a guided blind tasting of classic grape varieties, focusing on structure, aroma profiles, and regionally expressive styles—all without the bias of labels.

Led by Monika Bielka-Vescovi, this one-hour class will show you how to focus on structure, aromas, and style, while building vocabulary and confidence. Monika Bielka-Vescovi, DipWSET CEO & Lead Educator, Napa Wine Class With over 15 years of experience teaching the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting, Monika Bielka-Vescovi is one of the most respected wine educators in the United States.

No pressure. Just wine, learning, and community.
When: Thursday, 6-7PM
Price: $49
Reserve your tickets here.

Friday 9.12.25 - Rare Gems from Portugal
2025-09-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
For over a century, the Bussaco Palace Hotel in Portugal has been quietly producing some of the country’s most fascinating wines—wines that almost no one outside the hotel ever had the chance to taste. Since 1917, they’ve crafted just three wines each year—a white, a red, and a rosé—blending grapes from both Dão and Bairrada (a rebellious move in Portugal’s tightly regulated system). The red is typically a mix of Baga and Touriga Nacional, while the white features Encruzado, Bical, and Maria Gomes.
These wines were once served exclusively in the hotel’s dining room—you couldn’t even buy a bottle to take upstairs. With their elegant, age-worthy style and legendary scarcity, they’ve become a cult treasure for insiders. Only recently have tiny quantities been exported, making this an incredibly rare chance to taste them in California.
When: Friday, 5–8 PM (remarks at ~6 PM)
Price: $30 for all three wines, free for Social Club Members

Taste one of Spain's Benchmark Wines at Outer Space's Rioja Tasting
2025-09-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
I don’t know whether the best way to sell this event is “Rioja: so much more than Tempranillo” or “Rioja: Taste Legendary Tempranillo.” So let’s go with both.
Friday night we’ll be tasting an incredible Rioja lineup that includes a broad array of Rioja. Want to taste legendary Tempranillo-based wines like Lopez de Heredias 2012 Viña Tondonia (the benchmark Rioja) and a 1970 Paternina. Want to try classic Rioja aged for 13-55 years? This is your tasting.
We’ll also be tasting a range of other Rioja—two whites (Viura, Maturana Blanca), Grenache from 80 year old vines, and a more modern style Rioja blend, just for context. Additionally, we’ll have some other back vintage Rioja available if you catch the bug!
Tasting is from 5-8, with remarks about Rioja from the importer at 6pm. So, bring your questions and come ready to learn about Spain’s most famous region.
We will be serving Spanish inspired snack plates as well.
The tasting is $40 or FREE for social club members!

The Blind Tasting Social - Grenache - September 25
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Welcome to The Blind Tasting Social a grape-by-grape sensory journey for wine lovers who want to level up their tasting skills in a relaxed, supportive setting. On Thursday, September 25th we will deep dive into the wide range of Grenache.

Whether you’re an enthusiast or prepping for WSET or just curious about what’s in your glass, this bi-weekly series is designed to help you sharpen your palate, build wine vocabulary, and connect with fellow wine lovers.

Each session features a guided blind tasting of classic grape varieties, focusing on structure, aroma profiles, and regionally expressive styles—all without the bias of labels.

Led by Monika Bielka-Vescovi, this one-hour class will show you how to focus on structure, aromas, and style, while building vocabulary and confidence. Monika Bielka-Vescovi, DipWSET CEO & Lead Educator, Napa Wine Class With over 15 years of experience teaching the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting, Monika Bielka-Vescovi is one of the most respected wine educators in the United States.

No pressure. Just wine, learning, and community.
When: Thursday September 25th, 6-7PM at Outer Space Wines in downtown Napa.
Reserve your tickets HERE.

Friday, October 17th - An Evening in Burgundy, Featuring Martine's Wines
2025-09-30 05:30 - 19:30 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
An Evening in Burgundy
Friday, October 17 | 5:30–7:30 PMOuter Space Wines – Downtown Napa
Join us for an exceptional tasting devoted to the wines of Burgundy, one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. We’ll explore a curated selection from Martine’s Wines, an importer renowned for championing artisanal domaines and classic expressions of terroir.
From elegant whites shaped by limestone soils to Pinot Noirs that capture the nuance of Burgundy’s famed villages, this tasting offers a rare opportunity to experience the breadth and beauty of the region in one evening. Whether you’re a longtime Burgundy enthusiast or just beginning to explore, you’ll discover why these wines remain benchmarks of finesse and complexity.
📍 Outer Space Wines, Downtown Napa📅 Friday, October 17 | 5:30–7:30 PM

The Blind Tasting Social - Skin Contact Wines - October 9
2025-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Welcome to The Blind Tasting Social a grape-by-grape sensory journey for wine lovers who want to level up their tasting skills in a relaxed, supportive setting. On Thursday, October 9th we will deep dive into the world of Orange aka Skin Contact Wines.

Whether you’re an enthusiast or prepping for WSET or just curious about what’s in your glass, this bi-weekly series is designed to help you sharpen your palate, build wine vocabulary, and connect with fellow wine lovers.

Each session features a guided blind tasting of classic grape varieties, focusing on structure, aroma profiles, and regionally expressive styles—all without the bias of labels.

Led by Monika Bielka-Vescovi, this one-hour class will show you how to focus on structure, aromas, and style, while building vocabulary and confidence. Monika Bielka-Vescovi, DipWSET CEO & Lead Educator, Napa Wine Class With over 15 years of experience teaching the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting, Monika Bielka-Vescovi is one of the most respected wine educators in the United States.

No pressure. Just wine, learning, and community.
When: Thursday October 9th, 6-7PM at Outer Space Wines in downtown Napa.
Tickets are $49. Reserve your tickets HERE.

Friday, October 10th - The Art of Sauvignon Blanc – Napa Wine Class at OuterSpace!
2025-10-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Discover the Grape That’s Defining the Moment: Sauvignon Blanc in Napa Valley
Sauvignon Blanc is having its moment—and Napa Valley is leading the way. On October 10, join Napa Wine Class at the creative hub Outer Space in Napa for an unforgettable evening of wine exploration, flavor, and storytelling.
The Art of Sauvignon Blanc is an engaging community tasting on October 10 at Outer Space, featuring 10 distinctive wines from 5 outstanding Napa winemakers. Guests will have the rare opportunity to meet the vintners behind the bottles, explore the wide-ranging expressions of Sauvignon Blanc, and connect with fellow wine lovers in a welcoming setting while enjoying informative wine education. The evening will be guided by sommelier and wine expert Monika Bielka-Vescovi, who will bring her educational insight and passion for Napa Valley to the experience.
Our guests:

Deb Becker – Lost Valley Wines
Pam Starr – Crocker & Starr
Rebekah Wineburg – Quintessa
Brooke Shenk – St. Supéry Estate
Michael Coode – Pope Valley Winery

✨ Learn how this dynamic grape expresses itself through terroir, climate, and craft—from bright citrus and herbal tones to lush tropical fruit—all while connecting with the vintners shaping Napa’s next chapter.
🍷 Why Sauvignon Blanc? It’s the only major grape variety still rising in sales and plantings—valued for its freshness, food-friendliness, and style versatility. Discover why it’s capturing the attention of winemakers and wine lovers around the world.
Natalie’s Dacha—well-loved at the Napa Farmers Market—will be joining us with a pop-up of authentic Ukrainian delights. Guests can enjoy beautifully prepared bites that pair perfectly with Sauvignon Blanc, adding another layer of culture and community to this special evening.
📍 Outer Space, Downtown Napa
📅 October 10 | 💵 $40
🎟️ Limited seats—reserve early here!
This is a rare opportunity to taste side-by-side expressions of Sauvignon Blanc from some of Napa’s most talented winemakers—and deepen your knowledge with guidance from Monika and the vintners themselves.
Reserve your seat—space is limited.

Friday, October 17th: Burgundy Tasting with Martine's Wines
2025-10-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Burgundy Tasting with Martine’s WinesFriday, October 17th | 5:30–7:30 PMOuter Space Wine • Downtown Napa$50 per person
Join us for an evening of discovery as we explore the elegance and depth of Burgundy, in partnership with Martine’s Wines — one of the country’s most respected importers of fine, terroir-driven French wines. Known for their meticulously curated portfolio, Martine’s represents some of the most esteemed producers in Burgundy, from iconic domaines to emerging talents.
This guided tasting will feature a handpicked selection of both red and white Burgundy, showcasing the nuance, minerality, and soul that define the region. Whether you’re a Burgundy devotee or just beginning to explore its complexity, this is a rare opportunity to taste exceptional wines and learn from passionate experts.
Space is limited — reserve your spot early HERE.

The Blind Tasting Social - Champagne! - October 23
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
Welcome to The Blind Tasting Social a grape-by-grape sensory journey for wine lovers who want to level up their tasting skills in a relaxed, supportive setting. On Thursday, October 23rd we will deep dive into a wine that needs no introduction – Champagne!

Whether you’re an enthusiast or prepping for WSET or just curious about what’s in your glass, this bi-weekly series is designed to help you sharpen your palate, build wine vocabulary, and connect with fellow wine lovers.

Each session features a guided blind tasting of classic grape varieties, focusing on structure, aroma profiles, and regionally expressive styles—all without the bias of labels.

Led by Monika Bielka-Vescovi, this one-hour class will show you how to focus on structure, aromas, and style, while building vocabulary and confidence. Monika Bielka-Vescovi, DipWSET CEO & Lead Educator, Napa Wine Class With over 15 years of experience teaching the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting, Monika Bielka-Vescovi is one of the most respected wine educators in the United States.

No pressure. Just wine, learning, and community.
When: Thursday October 23rd, 6-7PM at Outer Space Wines in downtown Napa
Price: $49
Reserve your tickets here.
