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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, November 6th, we will deep dive into one of the most overlooked varietals in our valley, Merlot!
A Journey Through Sherry Outer Space Wines – Downtown NapaDate & Time: Friday November 14, 5:30 - 7:30 Step into the world of Sherry, Spain’s most intriguing and diverse fortified […]
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, December 4th, we will deep dive into one of our favorites, Cabernet Franc! Whether you’re an enthusiast or prepping for WSET or just curious about what’s in […]
The Many Faces of Chenin: Domaine Huet, Vouvray Friday, February 27th | 5–8 PM Few grapes show range like Chenin Blanc — and nowhere is that more evident than at Domaine Huet in Vouvray. From razor-sharp dry bottlings to luminous demi-sec and decadently layered moelleux, Huet has spent nearly a century proving that one grape, […]
On Friday, April 17th from 5-8pm for a tasting and Masterclass on the wines from Evangelho Vineyard in Contra Costa, California. In collaboration with the Historic Vineyard Society, a non-profit dedicated to the preservation of California's historic vineyards, we have gathered 8 wines from this unique vineyard to see what makes it so compelling. Evangelho […]
On Friday, May 8th, we’re opening five wines from The Ojai Vineyard, one of Santa Barbara’s true benchmarks. Long before the region found its footing, Adam Tolmach was making wines rooted in place—savory and structured yet unmistakably Californian. Since founding the winery in 1983, Tolmach’s approach has always been independent and deeply site-driven. Long before […]
This Friday at Outer Space: Italian wines from Lucidity Wine Merchants This Friday, we’re pouring seven Italian wines from Lucidity Wine Merchants, an artisanal importer focused on small producers, distinctive regions, and wines with a real sense of place. Expect the kind of Italy we love most: soulful, expressive, food-friendly wines made by people working […]
