As leaves turn golden and temperatures drop, discover the reds that perfectly complement autumn's cozy atmosphere and harvest flavors. Learn why wines with earthy undertones, warm spice notes, and medium-to-full body profiles harmonize beautifully with fall's shorter days and heartier meals.  Sample 5 carefully curated red wines that capture autumn's essence, from medium-bodied wines perfect for crisp October evenings to…

Do you have a hard time figuring out what wine pairs best with spicy food? We admit it.  Spicy foods are a little bit fussier than others.  What’s the secret? We will share that with you by tasting five wines perfect for spicy foods and pairing them with a few food samples with varying amounts of heat.  This will give…

Dive deep into the fascinating world of Pinot Noir, often called the "heartbreak grape" for its finicky nature and the "holy grail" for its transcendent potential. We’ll examine how terroir, climate, and winemaking philosophy create dramatically different expressions of this single, noble grape variety. Global Exploration: Journey across renowned Pinot Noir regions to understand how geography, culture, and passion shapes…

'Tis the season for ghouls, ghosts and stealing gooey candies!  Candy can be a particularly challenging food to pair with wine but behold, we've got the class for you!  You'll enjoy five distinct wines and candies and learn the why behind each pairing.  Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to explore your own pairings as well. This hands on class will…

Join us in welcoming Gianfranco D’Aniello from Dalla Terra for a guided tasting on Wednesday, October 22nd at House of Wine.   Who is Dalla Terra?  They represent and import a select portfolio of high quality, family-owned wineries from across Italy.  Some of these wines are regional icons, some under the radar producers that don't want to miss.  We find their wines consistently…

Join us in welcoming Justin Ward from Laird Family Estate for a guided tasting on Tuesday, November 4th at House of Wine.   What is Laird Family Estate?  As the largest landholder and vineyard owner in Napa Valley, the Laird Family grows many of Napa's iconic wines in their vineyards.  In fact, 98% of the grapes they grow are sold to outside wineries.  Better…