Wine Tasting Event: In 1900, when Georges de Latour's wife, Fernande, first laid eyes on the Napa Valley land that would become the original Rutherford vineyard, she said, "Quel beau lieu!" meaning "What a beautiful place!”. We would like to bring the best of BV 1. BV Napa Cabernet ( opening with a generous burst of blackberry and ripe plum, interwoven with rich layers of cocoa bean, molasses, and chocolate-covered cherries. Subtle hints of toasted hazelnut skin lend a nutty warmth, while a streak of ripe strawberry adds a lifted, high-toned contrast to the darker fruit core. The palate is medium-bodied in density with a lively structure and freshness in acidity that emphasizes its red-fruited profile. Notes of sweet Bing cherry and red raspberry take center stage, offering a fresh, juicy palate that carries through to a long, raspberry sorbet-like finish. Underpinning the fruit is a fine thread of dark chocolate, which adds nuance and depth. Fine-grained, felt-like tannins provide a soft but structured backbone, supporting the wine’s vibrant character and promising a graceful evolution in the bottle. This Cabernet is mouth-pleasing and approachable, making it the perfect accompaniment to grilled meat dishes like beef tenderloin, duck breast with cherry glaze, or roasted rosemary-encrusted lamb chops, or to pair alongside aged cheeses or mushroom risotto.) 2. Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - ( opens with fragrant red berries, ripe plum, and hints of violet. The palate is silky with a plush, full-bodied texture highlighting black cherry, cassis, and pomegranate flavors, accented by wild brambleberry, red berry compote, and a hint of darker graphite. Polished and elegant, this wine offers firm tannins supporting grip, depth, and structure. Bright acidity provides buoyancy and juiciness, keeping everything in balance and leading to a long, persistent Rutherford Dust finish.) 3. Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 23 ( Since its release of Inaugural Vintage 1936, recognized as a benchmark Cabernet of Napa) - The nose reveals layers of slate, Spanish cedar, suede, graphite, blackberry, black raspberry, and boysenberry. Wild lavender, thyme, juniper berry, olive, and kola nut add depth and intrigue. The palate is full and expressive, with a silky, mouthwatering texture. Red fruit flavors evolve into dark, alluring black plum and ripe blackberry, with mineral, herbal, and floral undertones. The tannins are signature Rutherford – silky, dusty, fine-grained, and chewy – providing ample structure with balance and finesse. The finish is exceptionally long and mouthwatering, with black pepper, clove, mocha, and cigar leaf. Refined, opulent, and age-worthy. 4. BV Sauv Blanc 2023 ( inaugural release of this Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc is a beautiful expression from vines located within the heart of the valley, offering fragrant notes of Meyer lemon, white peach, orange blossom, and bright pineapple, alongside more subtle oak notes of brioche toast and marzipan. The palate provides a focused mouthfeel up front, bursting with ripe citrus fruits, lasting in length, finishing round and rich with a luscious core of depth, vibrancy, and persistence. Extremely balanced and pleasing, this Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and lively with mouthwatering character, inviting sip after sip. Enjoy on its own as a refreshing aperitif or pair with charcuterie platters, mixed salads, and lighter fish or chicken dishes.) 5. BV Reserve Tapestry - dry, full-bodied red with compelling spice, polished structure, and a long, energetic finish.

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Blood Oath Tasting Event: Blood Oath is a limited-release bourbon series built around the art of blending exceptional Kentucky whiskeys. Each year, a new “Pact” is created as a one-time expression, bringing together carefully selected bourbons of different ages, mash bills, and finishes. Once a Pact is released, that exact blend is never recreated. We invite you to experience a journey through Blood Oath history with four consecutive and increasingly rare releases: Pact No. 4, Pact No. 5, Pact No. 6, and Pact No. 7. 1. Blood Oath Pact No. 4 A limited-edition release representing the fourth chapter of the Blood Oath collection. Pact No. 4 brings together three Kentucky straight bourbons, including a 12-year-old bourbon, a 10-year-old bourbon, and a 9-year-old bourbon finished in toasted barrels. The toasted-barrel finish adds another dimension to the mature bourbon character, bringing forward layers of oak, caramel, vanilla, spice, and toasted sweetness. The result is a rich expression that showcases the balance between mature Kentucky bourbon and barrel finishing. 2. Blood Oath Pact No. 5 The fifth Pact continued Blood Oath’s exploration of finished bourbon by blending three Kentucky straight bourbons: an 8-year-old bourbon, an 11-year-old bourbon, and a 13-year-old bourbon finished in toasted barrels. The older whiskey contributes depth and mature oak character, while the toasted finish introduces notes of caramelized sugar, vanilla, baking spice, and warm toasted wood. Pact No. 5 offers a layered profile that develops from rich sweetness into a long, structured bourbon finish. 3. Blood Oath Pact No. 6 Pact No. 6 marked another evolution in the series, combining a 14-year-old high-rye bourbon with an 8-year-old high-rye bourbon and a 7-year-old bourbon finished in Cognac casks. The Cognac influence introduces additional fruit and sweetness alongside the spice and oak of the Kentucky bourbons. Expect layers of dark fruit, caramel, vanilla, oak, baking spice, and subtle brandy character, creating one of the more distinctive expressions in the Blood Oath lineage. 4. Blood Oath Pact No. 7 The seventh chapter brings together a 14-year-old high-rye bourbon, an 8-year-old high-rye bourbon, and an 8-year-old high-rye bourbon finished in Sauternes casks. The French dessert-wine cask finish brings a different character to the series, introducing honeyed sweetness and fruit alongside the spice and structure of mature bourbon. Notes of caramel, vanilla, oak, stone fruit, honey, and warm spice come together in a complex expression with a lingering finish. Together, Pacts 4, 5, 6, and 7 offer a rare opportunity to taste four chapters of Blood Oath history side by side and experience how the series evolved through different ages, blends, and finishing techniques.

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Caymus Wine Tasting Event: The Wagner family’s history in Napa Valley stretches back generations, with Caymus Vineyards founded in 1972 by Chuck Wagner and his parents, Charlie and Lorna. What began as a family winery in Rutherford has grown into a collection of distinctive California wines, while remaining closely connected to the Wagner family’s winemaking heritage. This November, we invite you to explore the Wagner family portfolio through a tasting featuring Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Belle Glos Dairyman Pinot Noir, and Caymus-Suisun Grand Durif. 1. Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon The signature Cabernet Sauvignon of Caymus Vineyards, crafted in a rich and unmistakably California style. Generous dark fruit leads the profile, with ripe blackberry, cassis, and plum complemented by notes of cocoa, vanilla, and oak. Its full-bodied character, polished tannins, and lingering finish have helped make Caymus Cabernet one of the winery’s defining expressions. 2. Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection represents the pinnacle of the Caymus Cabernet program and is produced only in years when the Wagner family believes the vintage meets its standards. Made from particularly compelling lots of Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine offers concentrated dark fruit, cassis, blackberry, chocolate, and oak alongside a powerful yet polished structure. Special Selection has become one of the most recognized wines in the Caymus portfolio and a defining expression of the family’s approach to Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. 3. Belle Glos Dairyman Pinot Noir Part of the Wagner family’s broader winemaking portfolio, Belle Glos focuses on vineyard-designated Pinot Noir from California’s coastal regions. Dairyman comes from the Russian River Valley, where the cool climate helps Pinot Noir retain freshness while developing rich fruit character. The wine offers ripe cherry, blackberry, and dark berry flavors with layers of spice, oak, and subtle sweetness, creating a lush and velvety expression of California Pinot Noir. 4. Caymus-Suisun Grand Durif Grand Durif showcases another side of the Wagner family’s California winemaking. Produced from Durif, also widely known as Petite Sirah, grown in Suisun Valley, the wine highlights the region immediately southeast of Napa Valley. Deeply colored and full-bodied, Grand Durif delivers concentrated dark fruit, blackberry, blueberry, plum, spice, and rich texture, supported by substantial tannins and a long finish. Together, these four wines offer a journey through the Wagner family’s winemaking history, from the Cabernet Sauvignon that established Caymus to distinctive expressions from the Russian River and Suisun valleys.

W.L. Weller Bourbon Tasting Event: The W.L. Weller name traces its roots to William Larue Weller, an early whiskey pioneer associated with the use of wheat in place of rye in the bourbon mash bill. Today, the W.L. Weller collection continues that wheated bourbon tradition at Buffalo Trace Distillery, with expressions ranging from age-stated releases to limited and highly sought-after bottlings. We invite you to explore the history and character of W.L. Weller through five distinctive expressions: Weller Antique 107, Weller 12 Year, Weller Full Proof, Weller Single Barrel, and Weller C.Y.P.B. 1. W.L. Weller Antique 107 A wheated bourbon bottled at a robust 107 proof, Antique 107 balances the softer character associated with wheat against greater proof and intensity. The profile opens with sweet oak, caramel, vanilla, and ripe fruit, followed by layers of baking spice and deeper wood character. Its higher proof creates a fuller, bolder expression while maintaining the smooth, rounded qualities that define the Weller family. 2. W.L. Weller 12 Year Aged for 12 years and bottled at 90 proof, Weller 12 Year demonstrates how extended maturation transforms the distillery’s wheated bourbon profile. Aromas of vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, and dried fruit lead into a mature palate with notes of cocoa, cinnamon, leather, and seasoned wood. The additional time in oak creates greater depth and complexity while preserving the softer character of the wheated mash bill. 3. W.L. Weller Full Proof Weller Full Proof is bottled at the same 114 proof at which the whiskey enters the barrel, offering a more powerful interpretation of the Weller profile. Rich caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, toasted oak, and baking spice develop across a full-bodied palate. The elevated proof provides additional concentration and warmth, followed by a long and expressive finish. 4. W.L. Weller Single Barrel Weller Single Barrel offers an opportunity to experience the individuality of a single barrel rather than a marriage of multiple barrels. Bottled at 97 proof, each barrel can display its own subtle variations while remaining rooted in Weller’s signature wheated bourbon character. Expect notes of cherry, vanilla, caramel, oak, and baking spice, with a balanced combination of sweetness and barrel influence. 5. W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. C.Y.P.B., or “Craft Your Perfect Bourbon,” originated from an interactive Buffalo Trace project that asked bourbon drinkers to choose their preferred bourbon characteristics. The resulting consensus called for a wheated bourbon aged on the highest warehouse floors for eight years and bottled at 95 proof. Buffalo Trace used those preferences as the inspiration for Weller C.Y.P.B., creating a limited expression with notes of caramel, vanilla, citrus, light oak, and soft baking spice. Together, these five expressions offer an opportunity to explore W.L. Weller’s wheated bourbon tradition through differences in age, proof, barrel selection, and maturation, from the 12-year expression to the distinctive concepts behind Full Proof, Single Barrel, and C.Y.P.B.

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Veuve Clicquot Champagne Tasting Event: Founded in Reims in 1772, Veuve Clicquot is one of Champagne’s historic houses. Its legacy became inseparable from Madame Clicquot, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, who took control of the house after being widowed at just 27 years old. At a time when women rarely led businesses, she helped transform the Champagne house through innovation, international expansion, and an uncompromising approach to quality. Known as “La Grande Dame of Champagne,” her influence continues to define Veuve Clicquot more than two centuries later. We invite you to discover the history and character of the House through three distinctive expressions: Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, Veuve Clicquot Rosé, and La Grande Dame. 1. Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut The signature expression of the House, Yellow Label Brut represents the balance, structure, and consistency that have become hallmarks of Veuve Clicquot. Pinot Noir forms the backbone of the blend, contributing strength and structure, complemented by Chardonnay for elegance and Meunier for roundness. The Champagne opens with notes of ripe orchard fruit, citrus, and white flowers before developing layers of brioche, vanilla, and subtle toast. Fine bubbles and refreshing acidity carry into a balanced, persistent finish. 2. Veuve Clicquot Rosé Veuve Clicquot’s history with rosé Champagne dates to 1818, when Madame Clicquot created the House’s first blended rosé by adding red wine to Champagne rather than relying on the traditional method of coloring Champagne with elderberry preparations. Today, Veuve Clicquot Rosé continues that legacy with a vibrant expression combining fresh red-fruit character with the structure of the House’s signature Champagne style. Notes of strawberry, raspberry, cherry, and red currant mingle with citrus, subtle pastry, and spice, creating a lively yet elegant Champagne with freshness and depth. 3. Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Created as a tribute to Madame Clicquot herself, La Grande Dame represents the prestige cuvée of Veuve Clicquot and celebrates her historic vision for the House. First released in 1972 to commemorate Veuve Clicquot’s bicentenary, La Grande Dame places particular emphasis on Pinot Noir, the grape Madame Clicquot believed had the ability to produce the finest wines. Elegant and precise, the Champagne develops layers of citrus, white and orchard fruits, delicate florals, mineral character, brioche, and refined spice. Its complexity, fine texture, and long finish embody both the heritage of the House and the enduring legacy of the woman remembered as La Grande Dame of Champagne. Together, these three Champagnes offer a journey through more than 250 years of Veuve Clicquot history, from the iconic Yellow Label and pioneering Rosé to La Grande Dame, the House’s tribute to Madame Clicquot and her extraordinary legacy.

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Van Winkle Tasting Event: The Van Winkle name represents one of the most storied legacies in American whiskey. Its history is closely tied to Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle Sr., who entered the whiskey business in the late 1800s and later became an influential figure behind the legendary Stitzel-Weller Distillery. Pappy became known for his commitment to wheated bourbon, using wheat rather than rye as the secondary grain to create a softer, rounder style of whiskey. Today, the Van Winkle family continues that tradition in partnership with Buffalo Trace Distillery, producing some of the most limited and sought-after American whiskeys. We invite you to experience four remarkable expressions spanning bourbon and rye: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year, Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot “B” 12 Year, Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year, and Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 15 Year. 1. Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Aged for 10 years and bottled at 107 proof, Old Rip Van Winkle offers a powerful introduction to the family’s celebrated wheated bourbon style. The use of wheat in place of rye contributes to a rich, rounded profile while the higher proof provides additional concentration and intensity. Expect layers of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, dark fruit, honey, and baking spice, followed by a warm and lingering finish. It is a bold expression that balances mature barrel character with the sweetness and softness associated with wheated bourbon. 2. Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot “B” 12 Year Often referred to simply as Lot B, this 12-year-old wheated bourbon is bottled at 90.4 proof and offers a more restrained expression of the Van Winkle profile. Extended aging brings together notes of caramel, vanilla, honey, toasted nuts, ripe fruit, and seasoned oak. The palate is smooth and layered, with gentle sweetness complemented by mature barrel character and spice. Its combination of age and lower proof allows the subtleties of the whiskey to emerge while maintaining the rich character for which the Van Winkle name is known. 3. Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year A distinctive departure from the family’s famous wheated bourbons, Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye is aged for 13 years and bottled at 95.6 proof. Long maturation gives the rye remarkable depth, balancing the grain’s natural spice with mature oak and developed sweetness. Notes of caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, tobacco, cinnamon, clove, and seasoned oak unfold across the palate, accompanied by the peppery spice characteristic of rye whiskey. The result is a complex and mature expression that offers a different perspective on the Van Winkle whiskey tradition. 4. Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 15 Year Aged for 15 years and bottled at 107 proof, Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 15 Year is one of the defining expressions bearing the Pappy Van Winkle name. Its wheated bourbon recipe undergoes extended maturation, developing a deeply concentrated profile of caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, toasted oak, leather, baking spice, and rich sweetness. The higher proof preserves intensity and structure, while 15 years in oak contributes considerable depth and complexity. The result is a full-bodied bourbon with a long, mature finish that showcases the relationship between the Van Winkle wheated recipe, proof, and extended barrel aging. Together, these four expressions provide a rare opportunity to explore the Van Winkle family’s whiskey legacy across age, proof, grain, and style—from the bold 10 Year wheated bourbon and elegant Lot B to the mature 13 Year Rye and the iconic Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year.

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