Upcoming Events
Winesday Tastings
What else are you going to do with a Wednesday night?
It’s the hottest ticket in town! Join us each Wednesday night from 5 pm to 7:30 pm in the Whisper Room for a casual tasting. Tickets are $20 at the door ($10 for Wine Club Members!) and no reservations are required. We’d love to see you at the tasting table!
Wine Class: Amazing Alsace
Nestled high in the Vosges in Northeastern France on the borders of Germany and Switzerland, you'll find Alsace. This region is known for its brilliant white wine, stunning vistas, and Germanic roots. Almost all wine in the region fits into one of three designations: Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru, or Cremant d'Alsace. Here, Riesling and Gewurztraminer are grown alongside Pinot Gris, Muscat, and Sylvaner. Jenna is going to take you on a tour of the region via wine, touching on historical highlights, geography, and cultural traditions that influence the area today.
Wine Class: Wild, Wonderful Washington
Washington state has one of the most diverse geographies in the United States. We go from the cool, rainy Olympic Mountains on the West coast to the soaring Alpine vistas of the Cascades to the barren, desert hillsides of the East. Wine grows in nearly every corner of this landscape from the San Juan Islands off Seattle to the cavernous Columbia River Gorge that borders Oregon. Jenna is excited to take you on a deep dive of the Columbia Valley and beyond, introducing you to some of our Whisperer favorites that run the gamut from Sparkling to Full, Bodied Red.
Sparkling Sunday
Join Jenna in The Whisper Room for a casual tasting of her favorite bubbles for this month. She didn’t earn the nickname Bubbles Princess for no reason!
$10 per person. Free for Wine Club Members.
Collector's Tasting: Dao & Duoro
August's Collector's Tasting whisks you to Portugal, specifically to Dao and the Douro Valley. Jenna has long lauded the amazing wines from these regions and is delighted to introduce you to some captivating and cellar worthy whites and reds (alongside some of their fortified counterparts). The steep hillsides along the river that grow grapes destined to become Port, also play home to the vineyards that produce some of the most outstanding dry wines in the world. If you've ever longed for the chance to get to know Portugal a bit better, this is your chance to do so through wine.
Collector's Tasting: Merlot
July's Collector's Tasting is a doozie! 20 years after the release of the movie 'Sideways' and the subsequent damage done the reputaion of Merlot in the United States, Jenna is here to prove to you why Miles was wrong, and Merlot is always right! One of the most misunderstood noble varieties, Jenna will be peeling back the layers on this complicated and complex grape with the intention to showing you why it belongs on the wine rack.
Sparkling Sunday
Join Jenna in The Whisper Room for a casual tasting of her favorite bubbles for this month. She didn’t earn the nickname Bubbles Princess for no reason!
$10 per person. Free for Wine Club Members.
Wine Class: Warm vs. Cool Climate Wines
Join Jenna in the Whisper Room for a breakdown on climate and why weather plays such a vital role in shaping the wines of certain regions. In this class, she'll be primarily focusing on warm and cool climates and how they can change a single varietal. You'll be looking at wines like Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon side by side from regions around the world. This is a great way to build on your own knowledge of terroir and figure out what types of wine really get your palate excited!
Island Wine 2.0 Wine Dinner
One of our favorite wine classes last summer was our class about Island Wines. From Sardinia to Sicily and Santorini to Tenerife, we explored the wines from islands around the world. This dinner will pair fun wines from our favorite islands alongside the cuisine most often enjoyed in those places. Seats are $100 per person (plus gratuity) and include a four course meal with wine pairings. This should be a super fun evening! (Must be 21+ to enjoy the wine!) Book on Open Table.
Menu to be announced! At this time, we can accommodate for vegetarian and pescatarian guests with advance notice.
Wine Class: Paso Robles Rocks
Paso Robles is a wine region for the wild hearted. Founded by a couple of outlaws from Kentucky in the 1860s, it's largely still looked at by much of the wine world as the Wild West of Wine. We're excited to bring you to the tasting table for a look at some of our favorite producers from this land of oak trees and vines. It's been California's fastest growing AVA since the year 2000 and the number of new wineries that pop up each year has us in a head spin. Don't miss this tasting with Jenna if you want to try amazing value wine with a ton of heart and guts.
Wine Class: Santa Barbara Dreaming
Jenna's wanted to do some classes on Southern and Central California winemaking regions for a while, and she's excited to start with Santa Barbara! Want to expand your California palate outside of Napa and Sonoma? This is defintiely a class that will help you do that! Santa Barbara is known for killer Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It also played a major part in the indie classic 'Sideways,' as the pastoral setting for Miles to have his nervous breakdown. Come taste through the region with Jenna and learn why we're always tipping our glasses for a second helping of Santa Barbara wines.
Closed for Independence Day
The Wine Whisperer will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We’ll see you Saturday, July 5 at 11 am.
Collector's Tasting: Chardonnay
June's Collector's Tasting is all about Chardonnay. From Champagne to Burgundy to California and beyond, she's going to be breaking down the Chardonnays that are both cellar worthy and life changing... the Chardonnays that will make you rethink Chardonnay for the rest of your life. If you're looking to add more white wine to your life, this is going to be an amazing chance to get a bird's eye look at the world's most planted varietals and a handful of the wines that make it one of the most award winning.
Wine Class: A Tour of the Sherry Triangle
Sherry makes up a diverse category of wine that is often misunderstood. Jenna wants to change that for you by inviting you to the Whisper Room to take part in a sherry tasting that runs the gamut from Pedro Ximenez to Oloroso and back. She's a sherry connosieur and loves sharing unexpected gems from Andalucia and beyond with you! Looking to dip your toe in the sherry barrel? Want to get in tasting shape for an upcoming trip to Spain? Don't miss this gem of a class!
Wine Class: The Rain in Spain...
Join Jenna in the Whisper Room as we explore the regions of Southern Spain - you know where the rain famously falls on the plains! She'll be transporting you to Jumilla, Murcia, Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha, and more! Here, Monastrell is the king of red grapes and plays a major part in creating harmonious blends. If you're a fan of bigger, bolder wines (that often fall in the everyday wine category!), this is a great class for you!
Wine Class: A Day Trip from Barcelona
Join Jenna in the Whisper Room as we explore the regions of Northern Spain - convenient day trips from Barcelona! For those of you not aware, Jenna lives and breathes Northern Spain and is always excited to share wines from these places with you. We'll be dropping in to La Rioja, Galicia, the Basque Country, Penedes, and more!
Sparkling Sunday
Join Jenna in The Whisper Room for a casual tasting of her favorite bubbles for this month. She didn’t earn the nickname Bubbles Princess for no reason!
$10 per person. Free for Wine Club Members.
Wine Dinner: Penedes Party!
Penedès is the most important viticultural area in Catalonia (northeastern Spain) in terms of both volumes produced and the diversity of wine styles. In fact, everyone's fave Spanish Sparkling, Cava, comes from Penedès! We'll be hosting Don from Free Run Wine Merchants as we share some of Jenna's favorite party wines from Penedès on Thursday, June 5. Seats are $100 per person (including tax and gratuity) and include a four course meal with wine pairings. This should be a super fun evening! (Must be 21+ to enjoy the wine!)
Menu to be announced!
Winesday: Jeff Cohn Wines
Favorite friend of Whisperer Jeff Cohn is back for a Winesday tasting on May 28. You don’t want to miss Jeff’s incredible wines and even more amazing personality! He’s a true delight!
Winesday tastings run from 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm.
No reservations needed! Just stop by and enjoy.
$10 tasting fee.
Cheesemonger's Afternoon
Did we mention we were going to make Cheesemonger’s Afternoon a series? No, well, brie-lieve it, we’re back with a fourth session that’s even cheddar as the first!
Join Amber in The Whisper Room for an afternoon with a Cheesemonger! Having been behind a cheese case or building cheese boards for almost 20 years, Amber knows her way around a wheel of cheese. Come learn more about what goes into our cheese selection at The Wine Whisperer and enjoy a sampling of cheese from around the world that we’re excited about right now! (Yes, there will also be wine!)
$50 per person. Limited seats available. Tickets available here.
Collector's Tasting: Willamette Dammit!
Join Jenna for a Collector’s Tasting that highlights some of the amazing treasures to be found in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. It's fairly common knowledge that Oregon's Pinot Noirs are reknowned, but did you know that the Chardonnay coming from Willamette can stand up to some of the world's best Burgundies? Have you experienced Oregon sparkling? Theres's a world beyond Pinot Noir that deserves to be discovered. Let Jenna walk you through the wines (Pinot Noir included) that belong in your cellar.
$75 per person. Limited seats available. Purchase Tickets Here.
Saturday, May 17 at 3 pm
Tuesday, May 22 at 7 pm
Sparkling Sunday
Join Jenna in The Whisper Room for a casual tasting of her favorite bubbles for this month. She didn’t earn the nickname Bubbles Princess for no reason!
$10 per person. Free for Wine Club Members.
Collector's Tasting: Willamette Dammit!
Join Jenna for a Collector’s Tasting that highlights some of the amazing treasures to be found in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. It's fairly common knowledge that Oregon's Pinot Noirs are reknowned, but did you know that the Chardonnay coming from Willamette can stand up to some of the world's best Burgundies? Have you experienced Oregon sparkling? Theres's a world beyond Pinot Noir that deserves to be discovered. Let Jenna walk you through the wines (Pinot Noir included) that belong in your cellar.
$75 per person. Limited seats available. Purchase Tickets Here.
Saturday, May 17 at 3 pm
Tuesday, May 22 at 7 pm
Winesday: Valtravieso and Itsas Mendi
Join us for a special Winesday featuring Valtravieso and Itsas Mendi. We’ll have two producers pouring, which means more wine and fun for you!
Winesday Tastings run from 5:00 to 7:30 each week.
Tasting fees are now $10 for everyone. Stop by anytime between 5 and 7:30 to enjoy.
Wine club members can now have their tasting fee waived with the purchase of any bottle from the tasting!
Collector's Tasting: The Crus of Barolo
Join Jenna in The Whisper Room for a Collector’s Tasting focused on reknowned crus of Barolo. The region itself has right at 181 crus spread across the original five communes. Here, Nebbiolo is king and is revered as such. The expression of Nebbiolo from one vineyard to the next can be quite dramatic based on slope, soil, and microclimate. During this tasting, you'll taste your way through some of the benchmark producers and vineyards that make Barolos highly collectable and sought after.
Thursday, April 17 at 7 pm
Saturday, April 19 at 2 pm
$75 per person. Limited seats available. Purchase tickets here.
Collector's Tasting: The Crus of Barolo
Join Jenna in The Whisper Room for a Collector’s Tasting focused on reknowned crus of Barolo. The region itself has right at 181 crus spread across the original five communes. Here, Nebbiolo is king and is revered as such. The expression of Nebbiolo from one vineyard to the next can be quite dramatic based on slope, soil, and microclimate. During this tasting, you'll taste your way through some of the benchmark producers and vineyards that make Barolos highly collectable and sought after.
Thursday, April 17 at 7 pm
Saturday, April 19 at 2 pm
$75 per person. Limited seats available. Purchase tickets here.
Cheesemonger's Afternoon
Did we mention we were going to make Cheesemonger’s Afternoon a series? No, well, brie-lieve it, we’re back with a second session that’s even cheddar as the first!
Join Amber in The Whisper Room for an afternoon with a Cheesemonger! Having been behind a cheese case or building cheese boards for almost 20 years, Amber knows her way around a wheel of cheese. Come learn more about what goes into our cheese selection at The Wine Whisperer and enjoy a sampling of cheese from around the world that we’re excited about right now! (Yes, there will also be wine!)
$50 per person. Limited seats available. Purchase tickets here.
Wine Class: How to Wine on a Budget
In honor of Tax Time, Amber's busting out an old favorite: How to Wine on a Budget. She'll teach you the tips and tricks to keep that wine rack full without spending a fortune. From crushable Sauvignon Blanc blends to spice driven reds, she'll give you a tour of her sub $20 picks that you should keep on hand all spring and summer (and fall... and winter...).
Thursday, April 10 at 7 pm
Limited seats available. $25 per person. A truly budget friendly price!
Wine Class: Wines of Loire
It's not just the land of castles and beautiful bridges and Sauvignon Blanc: The Loire Valley has something to offer everyone. Join Jenna in the Whisper Room as she digs deep into the famed valley (and one of France's largest wine regions) and guides you up river from Lower Loire to Upper Loire. You'll sail through Anjou-Samur, Touraine, and Sancerre, making stops at Pouilly Fume, Reuilly, and Côtes Roannaises. She'll let you sip through Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadet, all the while spilling the secrets on this 600 mile stretch of river.
Francophiles: you don't want to miss this.
Saturday, April 5 at 3 pm
Tuesday, April 8 at 7 pm
Wine Class: Wines of Loire
It's not just the land of castles and beautiful bridges and Sauvignon Blanc: The Loire Valley has something to offer everyone. Join Jenna in the Whisper Room as she digs deep into the famed valley (and one of France's largest wine regions) and guides you up river from Lower Loire to Upper Loire. You'll sail through Anjou-Samur, Touraine, and Sancerre, making stops at Pouilly Fume, Reuilly, and Côtes Roannaises. She'll let you sip through Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadet, all the while spilling the secrets on this 600 mile stretch of river.
Francophiles: you don't want to miss this.
Saturday, April 5 at 3 pm
Tuesday, April 8 at 7 pm
Wine Class: Terminology, Labels, and Lists
Tertiary flavors. AOC. Malolactic Fermentation. Estate Bottled.
There's thousands of terms that apply to the wines that we drink, but have you ever really broken them down in a way that makes sense to you? Join us for another foundational class that will teach you the meaning behind oft mentioned wine words, how to read a wine label, and what to look for in a restaurant wine list. These basics are often overlooked in the realm of wine education, but they are essential to building a good foundational knowledge of wine and can unlock a world of wonder!
Thursday, February 27 at 7 pm.
Saturday, March 29 at 3 pm
Limited seats available. $50 per person.
Wine Class: Ask a Whisperer!
By popular demand, we've created a Whisperer Roundtable to answer all your burning wine questions! As you've learned if you've attended any of our classes, we love discussion! Sometimes, however, we have to abbrieviate a discussion if it deviates too much off topic. We've got a solution though: Ask a Whisperer!
You can submit questions in advance or bring them to the table, and we'll do our best to connect those dots for you, all the while pouring some of our favorite new bottles in the shop. Each session will be moderated by Jenna and Amber.
Tuesday, March 18 at 7 pm
Thursday, March 27 at 7 pm
Cheesemonger's Afternoon
Did we mention we were going to make Cheesemonger’s Afternoon a series? No, well, brie-lieve it, we’re back with a second session that’s even cheddar as the first!
Join Amber in The Whisper Room for an afternoon with a Cheesemonger! Having been behind a cheese case or building cheese boards for almost 20 years, Amber knows her way around a wheel of cheese. Come learn more about what goes into our cheese selection at The Wine Whisperer and enjoy a sampling of cheese from around the world that we’re excited about right now! (Yes, there will also be wine!)
$50 per person. Limited seats available. Purchase tickets here.