House of Wine

Grab your tasting glass and get ready to pick a side because the ultimate global wine showdown is on. In this blind-tasting tournament, the competition goes international.  The setup is simple: three rounds, three distinct styles of wine, and Team USA going head-to-head against 3 heavyweights of the wine world!  With all the labels and producer names completely hidden, you’ll…

There is something incredible about the flavors of Mediterranean cooking. The cuisine is famous for its vibrant mix of bright citrus, punchy garlic, fresh herbs, and savory roasted flavors. Finding a wine to balance that lively mix of zest and spice can be a fun challenge, especially when navigating the between creamy sesame textures, smoky charred notes, and crisp, herb-packed…

Join us in welcoming Karen Rosa with PlumpJack Winery for an exploration of the stories and wines of behind some of Napa's most sought after wines on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.  WHO IS PLUMPJACK WINERY? Founded over 30 years ago, PlumpJack Winery sits on the eastern side of Oakville, in Napa Valley, with 42 acres planted to vine. What put…

Often hidden in the background of famous regional blends, Grenache—or Garnacha—is long overdue for center stage. Join Retail Manager Jose for an approachable, guided tasting through one of the world's most versatile and food-friendly grapes. We’ll journey across premier growing regions to explore the full spectrum of this expressive variety. Along the way, you'll learn how terroir shapes signature notes…

Fifty years ago, at a blind tasting held to commemorate the United States Bicentennial, a group of California wines shocked a panel of snobbish French oenophiles by besting French white Burgundies and red Bordeaux. That tasting, now known as the “Judgment of Paris” and immortalized in the movie Bottle Shock, is widely regarded as having put Napa Valley “on the…