Outer Space Wines - Napa Valley

Cave Dog Tasting with Michael Havens
2024-08-17 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Join us as we host Michael Havens one last time! Last week we drank bottles of his all the way back to 1991 and people got to see how well his wines age. This Saturday, we’ll be tasting his Cave Dog wines from the 2014, 2105 and 2018 vintage, and a bonus Cave Dog Albariño. And, we’ll have bottles on hand to purchase. Come join us, chat with Michael, and taste these wines that are available for sale in small quantities for a limited time. $20 in advance, $27 at the door.

L'Envolée Vertical Tasting with Caitlin and Quentin Lhommeau
2024-08-30 17:00 - 19:30 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Friday, August 30 5-7:30pm
Join winemaking couple Caitlin and Quentin Lhommeau as they take us through a four year vertical of their culty, highly regarded Cabernet and their Napa Chenin from L’Envolée. Great opportunity to get in early on a couple that are making big waves in Napa Cab world.
We’ll taste their 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Napa Cabernet, along with their 2023 Chenin Blanc. I’m drinking the delicious 2020 as I type this. Bottle number 487 out of 750 from this vintage. Tiny production, very high quality, and delicious with the tri-tip with chimichurri that Emily made for dinner. It’s full of clove and blackberry jam with a chewy, cocoa-infused finish. It’s a lovely glass of wine, and I know you’ll love it as much as the critics do. Come on down and taste this while you still can.

Get tickets here!

Thursday Night Wine Trivia
2024-09-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Do you know the main grape of Barolo and Barbaresco? The major grapes of a Bordeaux blend? The name of a California Bordeaux blend? If so, get down here, get a delicious (cold!) drink in your hand, and play to win a bottle of Allimant Cremant. Tasty beverages, wine trivia, music deep cut bonus rounds, a prize that sparkles, what else could you ask for? Come early, get a drink and a table, and be ready for the first question at 6pm!

Visiting Winemaker: Filomena
2024-09-13 17:00 - 20:00
Come taste the wines of Filomena with winemaker Luke Nio. Luke describes his wines as “Small lot, minimal intervention wines using unique grapes from some pretty special places.” They’re awesome. Cab Pfeffer, St. Laurent, Petite Sirah. All unique, all fantastic. This is going to be an awesome event. Hang out with Luke, taste through the lineup, and be blown away by this distinctive, under-the-radar gem. Tickets are $25 in advance or $35 at the door.

Taste a Dozen Wines: South of France
2024-09-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Join us on Thursday, September 19th to taste 12 wines from the South of France. The South of France is an embarrassment of riches when it comes to wine, but it has still never blown up in popularity like other French regions. Of course, at Outer Space we love regions like this because it means that exceptional wines are available at prices lower than their quality justifies. We’re going to taste a wide range of wines, from Mourvèdre from Bandol, to Carignan, Grenache, and Roussanne from the Languedoc, to Cinsault and Grenache Blanc/Clairette from Provence. We’ll taste white, rosé, red, and even an absolutely delicious dessert wine that will become your new evening habit. This is a great way to dive in and get a broad view of a fascinating winemaking region. Purchase your tickets here. See you there!

Wines with Age
2024-09-20 17:00 - 20:00
We love wines with some age on them. That doesn’t mean old wines, necessarily. It just means that we appreciate a wine that has had the appropriate amount of time to come into its own. One of the things that drives us crazy about Napa is that so many wines are so age-worthy, but get drunk immediately upon release or shortly thereafter.
Join us this Friday at the wine bar to drink wine that has been aged appropriately. Interested in trying a 14 year old Chardonnay from the winemaker at Kistler…by the glass? Or how about a 2010 Muscadet by the glass? Or a 25 year old Zinfandel drinking beautifully for under $100 a bottle? Or a 30 year old Merlot, also for under $100. We’ll be featuring a large array of wines available by the glass and bottle, at great values. This is a little preview into what we hope the future of Outer Space looks like, so come join us and let us know if you want to see more evenings like this one!

Desire Lines
2024-09-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Cody and Emily Rasmussen are the owners of Desire Lines, which produces wines which we absolutely love. Cody’s day job is being an Assistant Winemaker at Bedrock Wine Co. We really appreciate and respect how much great wine comes out of Bedrock, both under its labels, and the labels of people who work there. It is an incredible incubator for talent, especially for making the types of wines that we really enjoy–great sense of place, balanced, interesting, delicious. We first tasted Desire Lines a couple months ago, and their Sauvignon Blanc remains probably my favorite discovery since taking over Outer Space. Frankly, I think the Sauvignon Blanc is an absolute revelation: the kind of wine that comes along and changes your entire perspective on a varietal, but I digress…
Join us at the shop along with the Desire Lines team to taste through their lineup. From delicious Riesling(S!), to revelatory Sauvignon Blanc, to Cabernets from unexpected places, we’re going to be pouring a full compliment of their wines. Come learn directly from the owners about their brand, their winemaking, and their vision. It’s going to be a fun evening with absolutely delicious wines. Can’t wait to see you there.

Aged Chardonnay Night
2024-10-03 17:30 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Chardonnay is a perfect example of a wine that gets really fun with a little age, but doesn’t need to go for 30 years to develop full complexity. We generally find that Chardonnay is at its best in the 5-10 year range, but there are lots of fun ones going much further back.
This Thursday, the triumphant return of Bring-A-Bottle events. Bring a good bottle of Chardonnay from 2020 or before and come ready to taste and chat aged Chardonnay. For my part, I’ll be bringing one of our favorite new producers: 2013 Pont Neuf ‘Le Pont Neuf’ Chardonnay. We recently got the 2022 Pont Neuf in and are in love with it, so we can’t wait to see what a bottle with age is like.
We’re going to open up the cellar and have lots of really cool pre-2020 Chardonnays for sale if you don’t have one of your own to bring. And, we’ll have some great cheeses out to complete the experience. Please try to arrive by 6 so all the wines get here at once. Cost of event is $10 and a bottle.

Aged Wine Night in the Wine Bar
2024-10-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Our Aged Wine Night a couple weeks ago was a tremendous hit. People were drinking very, very cool bottles of wine. 1996 Dyer Cabernet, 1994 Truchard Merlot, 1986 BV Rutherford, 1987 Lytton Springs Zin?!?! So much fun, all at very reasonable prices.
Well, this Saturday we’re digging back into the cellar and pulling out more fantastic bottles. How about a 2004 Corison Syrah? a 1980 Dehlinger Zin? 2011 Pahlmeyer Petit Verdot? 2006 Rhys Alpine Pinot? And, of course, lots of aged Chardonnay. We have a great selection of old bottles by the glass, a huge list of wines under $100, and we are pumped to get you in here and drinking the good stuff!
Per usual, check our instagram for some of the bottles we’ll have!

Robert Sinskey Vineyards Tasting
2024-10-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Outer Space Wines, 974 Franklin St., Napa, CA, 94559, United States
We have a special fondness for wines from Carneros, and we’re bringing one of its greatest wineries into Outer Space to pour for you. Robert Sinskey produces fun, delicious, singular wines. Some are light-hearted, some are serious, all are very good. We’ll be tasting a fantastic lineup including a special library wine being opened up just for this event. Can’t wait to see you. 5-8pm. Tickets are $30.

Burgundy We Can Afford Class With Dan Dawson
2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:30 | 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
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.
