The weather is beautiful, and it’s time to start sipping bright, refreshing wines. Do you know what we could use? Rose Week! It’s time to stock up on all your favorite pink wines for picnics and relaxing by the pool.
Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 14th, and it’s time to celebrate the nurturing and supportive women in our lives. What do moms love? Wine! Let us source the perfect bottles for an unforgettable gift. Or, give the gift that keeps on giving—a membership to our Grand Crew monthly wine club.
Keep reading for all the details on this month’s wine tasting events, our new Grand Crew wine selections for May, and more!
May 2023 Grand Crew Wine Selections
We are excited to announce our Grand Crew wines for May 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!
May’s Selections:
Tezza | Amarone della Valpolicella | Valpantena | 2015
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Veneto, Itally
80% Corvina | 20% Rondinella
Presqu’ile | Bien Nacido Vineyard | Pinot Noir | 2019
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, 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, May 6th from 1-3 PM.
See you there!
Ready to Join the Crew?
Click here to read more about our wine club, details about this month’s selections, and even sign up right on our website!
World & National Wine Holidays
May 2023
Mark these dates in your calendar, and contact your Cellar Manager to source the perfect bottles for each occasion!
International Sauvignon Blanc Day
May 5th
International Baga Day
May 6th
World Moscato Day
May 9th
Pinot Grigio Day
May 17th
International Chardonnay Day
May 25th
National Wine Day (USA)
May 25th
Wine Tasting Events
May 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.
Alpha Omega Tasting
Wednesday, May 3rd, 5-8 PM, SCT
Vias Imports Italian Wine Tasting
Thursday, May 4th, 5-7:30 PM, CHD
Abbott Claim Tasting
Thursday, May 4th, 5-7:30 PM, PHX
Grand Crew Pickup Party
Saturday, May 6th, 1-3 PM, PHX & SCT
*To pick up your wines in CHD, please reach out to the team at: chandler@vinum55.com
Rosé Week, Night 1
Wednesday, May 10th, 5-8 PM, SCT
Rosé Week, Night 2
Thursday, May 11th, 5-8 PM, CHD
Rosé Week, Night 3
Friday, May 12th, 5-8 PM, PHX
Lux Wine Imports Tour of Italy Tasting
Wednesday, May 17th, 5-7:30 PM, PHX
Troix Nois Wine Tasting
Wednesday, May 17th, 5-8 PM, SCT
Siete Fincas Tasting
Tuesday, May 23rd, 5-7:30 PM, CHD
The Regions: Oregon
Wednesday, May 24th, 5-7:30 PM, PHX
Pinot Noir Comparative Tasting
Thursday, May 25th, 5-8 PM, SCT
Cigar & Wine Share A Bottle Event
Wednesday, May 31st, 5-7 PM, PHX
Rosé Week!
We are so thrilled about our upcoming 3-night celebration of rosé—it’s one of our favorite events of the year! From the familiar Provençal style to wines with more skin contact and structure, these pink drinks are made from many different grape varieties in regions all over the world, and there is a rosé for every palate!
Click here to RSVP on the Events page of our website
*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.
Wine By the Glass in CHD!
Did you know? Our Chandler location has wines by the glass!
In the area? Picking up a wine pull? Pop in for a glass (or two) from our rotating list to enjoy in one of our comfortable spaces. All Vinum 55 members are welcome. Current selections include:
Hyland Estates | Old Vine Gewurztraminer McMinnville | 2021
Brendel | Noble One | Chardonnay
Napa Valley | 2019
Lucienne | Lone Oak Vineyard | Pinot Noir SLH | 2019
Podere Campriano | Chianti Classico Riserva | 2017
Tyrus Evan | Syrah | Walla Walla | 2019
Organic vs Natural Wine
Organic wine, practicing organic, natural wine, low-intervention–what do all of these terms mean? Are they buzzwords meant for marketing purposes, or are they regulated terms that really speak to how the grapes are grown and how the wine is produced?
Click here to read more.
Thank you for being part of our Vinum 55 community. See you at a tasting event soon!