DAILY TASTING
Taste a rotating selection of 40+ international wines by the glass and hundreds available by the bottle.
Events
SAN JOSE HAPPY HOUR - ITALIAN STYLE!
Wednesday November 20th
@ ANCORA VINO SAN JOSE
Say “Ciao!” to your new favorite Happy Hour! Join us Tuesday through Friday from 2-5pm and treat yourself to the best in Italian bites and sips - at unbeatable prices!
Here's what's on the menu:
🍺 $6 Pints of Beer – Cheers to great deals and cold brews!
🍕 $10 Pint & Slice – Because beer and pizza are the ultimate duo!
🥂$6 Glass of Italian Wine – Prosecco, White, or Red? You can’t go wrong!
🍖 50% Off the Salumi Bar Menu – Dive into a selection of Italian meats, cheeses, and more for half the price!
🥪 Half Sandwiches for Half Price – Perfect for a light bite or pair with a pint or glass of vino!
Gather your friends and make your way over for a taste of Italy right here in Little Italy San Jose. It’s the happiest hour of them all – and it's Italian style! 🎉🍻🍷
See you there!
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Holiday Wines!
Wednesday November 20th
@ Ancora Vino SAN JOSE
Holiday time calls for holiday wine! With Thanksgiving next week and Christmas a mere 5 weeks away, it's prime time to start thinking about wine! Come by this Wednesday to taste through some hand-selected holiday-inspired wines to pair with Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas lunch, and any cozy holiday event in your near future.
$20 WC members/ $30 General
Featured Wines:
2023 Abad Dom Bueno Godello
2020 Domaine Laurent Cognard Pouilly-Loché 'Aux Barres'
2022 Aperture Chenin Blanc
2022 D. Lafran-Veyrolles 'Cuvée Tradition' Rosé
2022 Munari 'Rolfshark' Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro
2017 Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir
2019 Château Saint Aubin Médoc Cru Bourgeois
2015 Campolargo 'Vinho do Putto' Red Blend
2022 Son of a Son Red Blend
2021 Château Haut-Mayne Sauternes
P. S. We'll also be pre-packing some holiday wines for easy pickup and a no-stress approach to wine buying this holiday season. Leave the hard work to your local wine pros- just prepare yourself for the compliments you'll receive at the next party! Inquire at the shop for more details!
P.P.S. It's also "BFF" day in San Jose- Burger, Fries, and a Flight for $30!
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
SAN JOSE HAPPY HOUR - ITALIAN STYLE!
Thursday November 21st
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays every week
@ ANCORA VINO SAN JOSE
Say “Ciao!” to your new favorite Happy Hour! Join us Tuesday through Friday from 2-5pm and treat yourself to the best in Italian bites and sips - at unbeatable prices!
Here's what's on the menu:
🍺 $6 Pints of Beer – Cheers to great deals and cold brews!
🍕 $10 Pint & Slice – Because beer and pizza are the ultimate duo!
🥂$6 Glass of Italian Wine – Prosecco, White, or Red? You can’t go wrong!
🍖 50% Off the Salumi Bar Menu – Dive into a selection of Italian meats, cheeses, and more for half the price!
🥪 Half Sandwiches for Half Price – Perfect for a light bite or pair with a pint or glass of vino!
Gather your friends and make your way over for a taste of Italy right here in Little Italy San Jose. It’s the happiest hour of them all – and it's Italian style! 🎉🍻🍷
See you there!
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Holiday Wines!
Thursday November 21st
@ Ancora Vino LOS GATOS
Holiday time calls for holiday wine! With Thanksgiving next week and Christmas a mere 5 weeks away, it's prime time to start thinking about wine! Come by the shop this Thursday to taste through some hand-selected holiday-inspired wines to pair with Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas lunch, and any cozy holiday event in your near future.
$20 WC members/ $30 General
Featured Wines:
2023 Abad Dom Bueno Godello
2020 Domaine Laurent Cognard Pouilly-Loché 'Aux Barres'
2022 Aperture Chenin Blanc
2022 D. Lafran-Veyrolles 'Cuvée Tradition' Rosé
2022 Munari 'Rolfshark' Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro
2017 Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir
2019 Château Saint Aubin Médoc Cru Bourgeois
2015 Campolargo 'Vinho do Putto' Red Blend
2022 Son of a Son Red Blend
2021 Château Haut-Mayne Sauternes
P. S. We'll also be pre-packing some holiday wines for easy pickup and a no-stress approach to wine buying this holiday season. Leave the hard work to your local wine pros- just prepare yourself for the compliments you'll receive at the next party! Inquire at the shop for more details!
P. P. S. Maybe while you're in the shop, you help Lea find the box of Christmas records Ryan hid from her till "After Thanksgiving"?
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
WHAT'S MY WINE? BLIND TASTING
Thursday November 21st
@ Ancora Vino MORGAN HILL
$10 for Wine Club Members /$20 General
Informal, walk-up tasting
No RSVP required. Walk-ins welcome!
Our 'What's My Wine?' tastings are fun, informal, educational and interactive. They are done in a blind tasting format - we pick 5-6 wines for you to taste, give you some tasting notes and help guide you through the tasting process. The 'game' is to try to determine which wine is which. The REAL purpose is to learn a tasting technique and improve your wine vocabulary in order to enhance your overall enjoyment of wine.
One of our in-house Wine Specialists, John Joy, who is a Certified Sommelier, will be your wine guide/guru for the evening.
Come mix, mingle - and learn with fellow wine enthusiasts.
FeaturedWines
2022 Groundwork Wine Co. Sauvignon Blanc
2023 Alfaro Family Gruner Veltliner
2021 Rhys Vineyards Pinot Noir
2022 Bodega Atamisque 'Catalpa' Malbec
2021 Domaine Combier Crozes Hermitage
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Grippaldi Wines Tasting
Friday November 22nd
@ Ancora Vino LOS GATOS
Join us celebrating the artful winemaking of Nicolò Grippaldi
Nicolò is a biodynamic winemaker based in Enna, the heart of Sicily. His wines are nothing short of a soulful experience, with every bottle portraying elegance, art, and Nicolò's deep love of his trade. Come by this Friday to hear his story and partake in a celestially rooted winemaking journey.
"I produce all of my wine ONLY from my grapes. They are grown organically, biodynamically in the high hills of my town, followed by vinification in my humble cellar without influence of barrels, no added yeast, and no filtration. I produce everything on my land with my own hands. I have never bought any grapes in the past, nor will I ever in the future. I want to believe this is the right way to make the clean, sincere, and heartful wine that is good for the soul." -Nicolò Grippaldi
$20 WC members/ $25 General
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Grippaldi Wines Tasting
Saturday November 23rd
@ Ancora Vino SAN JOSE
Join us celebrating the artful winemaking of Nicolò Grippaldi
Nicolò is a biodynamic winemaker based in Enna, the heart of Sicily. His wines are nothing short of a soulful experience, with every bottle portraying elegance, art, and Nicolò's deep love of his trade. Come by this Saturday to hear his story and partake in a celestially rooted winemaking journey.
"I produce all of my wine ONLY from my grapes. They are grown organically, biodynamically in the high hills of my town, followed by vinification in my humble cellar without influence of barrels, no added yeast, and no filtration. I produce everything on my land with my own hands. I have never bought any grapes in the past, nor will I ever in the future. I want to believe this is the right way to make the clean, sincere, and heartful wine that is good for the soul." -Nicolò Grippaldi
$20 WC members/ $25 General
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
SUNDAY SIPPIN' WITH LAUREN
Sunday November 24th
Every Sunday
@ ENOTECA LA STORIA
Sundays
1-4pm
$10 for Wine Club Members / $20 for General Admission
No RSVP required. Walk-ins welcome.
Join Lauren, our multi-talented Server Extraordinaire (she is also a Graphic Designer and responsible for most of our graphic designs for print and online promotional materials), who has quickly become one of our in-house wine pros as she leads a series of Sunday tastings.
Discover new wines, share some laughs, and soak in Lauren’s creative flair as she guides you through a selection of delightful sips. It's the perfect way to unwind, learn a little, and enjoy a leisurely Sunday with good company and delicious wine.
Featured Wines TBD