Grapes and Grains
In 2001, Rod and his wife, Lisa, started Grapes & Grains, a small "part-time" company dedicated to wine and beer appreciation without pretense.  One of their early venues for educational tastings was our Lafayette shop's cellar, a tradition now celebrating it's seventh year.

The fourth Thursday of each month, we focus on the different varietals, growing regions ("appellations") and winemaking techniques that distinguish one wine from another.  At least twice a year, we also feature a craft brewing seminar.

Please join us for one of our informative, interactive, and always social classes by clicking on the link below. 

november tasting class:  shiraz showdown!

We've shifted our focus for this month's tasting class (a week early for Thanksgiving), with good reason.  Shortly after last month's notice went out, we were contacted by one of our original Lafayette customers, who said he wanted to whittle down his extensive cellar, and "clean out" some collectible wines that he had excess of. The result was a list of some 1500 bottles, the bulk of which are highly-rated, hard-to-find Australian Shiraz from 1999~2006.  Seeing as how the Holiday season is marked by long, cold nights and rich, warm meals, we figured they would make a perfect alternative to our "Food Wines" tasting.

Sound like fun?  If so, PLEASE REGISTER SOON, as classes fill up quickly. 

(No tickets are issued -- your reservation will be held at the cellar door.)
Click here for reservations.

Cellar Red