Grape Expectations Wine Tasting 6:00-6:45PM

Our beginnings trace back to Mike Temple’s Berkeley garage in 1975, where he and a group of self-professed “food and wine geeks” with a tasting club stored their wine and met regularly to drink it. (Sounds like a place I know of in 2021…!) Within months Mike and his friends went “deep” and began purchasing wine at auction in England. Such activity required an import license, and after several years and many bottles of Grand Cru Burgundy the group became official by incorporating in 1977. Players in the then-emerging Berkeley farm-to-table restaurant scene wanted “in,” as there were precious few quality-minded wine importers operating in California at this time.

A company was born.

Here in the US market Grape is unique amongst peers of similar size and longevity in that the company has remained a family-oriented operation through and through. Most of the key members of their management team have been there since the first time neon colors were in style, and the second generation of the family is now stepping into leadership roles.

More so than any of his Bay Area peers their late Founder Mike Temple placed tremendous emphasis on delivering value, and forty years later it goes without saying that most everyone in this industry thinks of “Grape” and “value” synonymously. Whether dealing in humble Touraine Sauvignon or Cru Barolo, Mike took heartfelt pride in providing unbeatable value to you, the wine lovers.

Please join us with GRAPE’s Director of Sales Peter Moore and our friend Leslie Zelmer from Orangewood for a tasting with these amazing wines we hand-selected for you!

The Line-Up:

 Arnoux & Fils  |  Vieux Clocher Vaqueyras  |  2017

Arnoux & Fils  |  Vieux Clocher Gigondas  |  2018 

Chateau de Costis  |  Bordeaux Rouge  |  2017

Domaine le Clos de Lumiéres  |  Cotes du Rhone Rouge  |  2018/2019

Domaine le Clos de Lumiéres  |  Cotes du Rhone Rosé  |  2020

Domaine Moutard Pet ‘Mout’  |  Chardonnay Petillant Naturel  |  NV

The Fine Print:

– We will continue limiting the number of members at each event and offering multiple time slots, in order to continue delivering the best experience possible. With smaller & more focused groups, our clients are able to gain a deeper understanding of the wines and featured wineries.

– IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND, please call or email us ASAP so that we may offer your space to those awaiting a reservation. Due to an increase in no-shows and last-minute cancellations, we will be implementing a $25/person fee for cancellations under 24 hours. We understand that things come up, we just want to have the opportunity and time to offer the spot to someone else!

– Due to spatial limitations this event is for members only. If you do wish to bring a guest, please give us a call and we will try to accommodate!

We look forward to seeing you!

Wednesday, November 3rd 

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm

6:00 pm – 6:45 pm

– CHANDLER-

Important Notice!

Please note that going forward ALL event invites will be in the monthly Vinum Vibe newsletter. In an effort to send out less emails to clog your inbox, we are consolidating all of your monthly information to one place! Please check the Events page of our website anytime for current events at all locations.