Celebrate the start of Springtime with wine! We have a full calendar of tasting events and new Grand Crew wine selections we’re excited to share with you.
Also, do old vines really make better wine? We have a new blog post with information that may surprise you. Keep reading for all the details.
April 2023 Grand Crew Wine Selections
We are excited to announce our Grand Crew wines for April 2023!
Our Grand Crew selections offer an elevated wine experience every month. A collection of premium wines you likely wouldn’t have otherwise tasted.
We can’t wait for you to try these bottles and hope you’re able to discover something new that you love about wine!
April’s Selections:
Walter Scott | La Combe Vert | Chardonnay | 2021
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Once & Future | Green & Red | Zinfandel | 2019
Napa Valley, California
For tasting notes and details about the producers, visit the Grand Crew page of our website.
Click here to RSVP for the Pickup Party on
Saturday, April 1st from 1-3 PM.
See you there!
Ready to Join the Crew?
Click the button below to read more about our wine club, details about this month’s selections, and even sign up right on our website! Click here for more info.
World & National Wine Holidays
April 2023
Mark these dates in your calendar, and contact your Cellar Manager to source the perfect bottles for each occasion!
Tannat Day
April 14th
World Malbec Day
April 17th
World Marselan Day
(a crossing of Cabernet Sauvignon & Grenache)
April 27th
International Viognier Day
April 28th
Wine Tasting Events
April 2023
Stop By & Try!
Are there tasting events you want to attend, but the times don’t work with your schedule? Stop by the respective Vinum 55 location anytime between 3-4:30 PM before the scheduled event to try a splash of each wine from the lineup so you never miss a drop!
Dilécta Wines Tasting
Thursday, March 30th, 5-8 PM, SCT
Grand Crew Pickup Party
Saturday, April 1st, 1-3 PM, PHX & SCT
*To pick up your wines in CHD, please reach out to the team at: chandler@vinum55.com
Ramey Cellars Wine Tasting
Tuesday, April 4th, 5-8 PM, CHD
Hendry Winery Tasting
Wednesday, April 5th, 5-8 PM, SCT
French Bubbles (not Champagne) Tasting
Thursday, April 6th, 5-7:30 PM, PHX
Niner Wine Estates Tasting
Wednesday, April 12th, 5-7:30 PM, CHD
Banville Wine Merchants Nebbiolo Tasting
Thursday, April 13th, 5-7:30 PM, PHX
The Regions: Washington
Wednesday, April 19th, 5-7:30 PM, CHD
Hundred Acre Wine Dinner
Thursday, April 20th, 6-10 PM, Scottsdale Club 360
(More information coming soon!)
Beaux Freres Winery Tasting
Friday, April 21st, 5-7:30 PM, PHX
Lerner Project Winery Tasting
Wednesday, April 26th, 5-8 PM, SCT
Premium Italian Wine Tasting with
MMD USA
Thursday, April 27th, 5-7:30 PM, PHX
Patricia Greene Cellars Tasting
Thursday, April 27th, 5-7:30 PM, CHD
Click here to RSVP on the Events page of our website
*NEW* We will indicate on the event pages whether the tasting is seated or flow-through style.
*If an event you would like to attend is full, please fill out the new ‘waitlist’ form for the event. When we have cancellations we will fill the events from our waitlists.
Old Vines: Do They Really Affect Wine Quality?
Many premium wines get better with age, but do vineyards? It’s widely accepted that older low-yielding vines contribute higher concentration of fruit flavor and complexity to a wine. At what age is a vine considered old, is it a regulated term, and what difference does its maturity really have on the final wine? Click here to read more.
We look forward to raising a glass with you soon!