You know the name. You’ve seen the labels. But this tasting goes off the beaten vine.

Join us for a fun, insider-style wine tasting as we uncover Dave Phinney’s lesser-known gems—the bottles that don’t always steal the spotlight, but absolutely deserve it. This is your chance to taste the other side of Phinney: nuanced, expressive, and full of surprises.

We’ll be pouring four wines total, featuring:

• Standout selections from Santa Rita Hills, sourced from the Our Lady of Guadalupe portfolio—cool-climate wines with serious personality, elegance, and edge
• One bold discovery from Southwest France, showing how Phinney’s vision translates beyond California into Old World soul with New World confidence

Expect great stories, unexpected flavors, and plenty of “wait… why haven’t I had this before?” moments. As always, the tasting will be paired with Vichino’s in-house pretzel charcuterie—our signature pretzel nuggets alongside meats, cheeses, and fruit.

This tasting is perfect for:

• Phinney fans ready to go deeper
• Wine lovers who enjoy discovering bottles before everyone else
• Anyone who likes their wine education fun, relaxed, and a little rebellious

Come curious. Leave with new favorites.
These gems won’t stay hidden for long.

We ask you arrive on time and be ready to learn! Questions are strongly encouraged, don't be shy!

Refunds will not be issued unless show is cancelled by venue. Events are subject to change and cancellation.

Tickets are pre-purchase ONLY.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK. All attendees, by purchasing a ticket and/or attending the event, agree to assume all of the risks, hazards and dangers that may arise from, or relate in any way to, the risk of contracting a communicable disease or illness (including exposure to COVID-19, a bacteria, virus, or other pathogen capable of causing a communicable disease or illness) whether occurring before, during, or after the event, however caused or contracted. Therefore, anyone who purchases a ticket and/or attends the event, hereby waives any and all claims against Vichino's Cafe + Wine Bar, the wine importer/distributer, the presenter, and/or all related sponsors relating to all risks of personal injury, sickness, permanent disability and/or death.

Fine Print: All participants must be 21+ years of age. By signing up for this event and providing your email, you may be added to Vichino's email list at which you may unsubscribe at any time. Collected phone numbers will ONLY be used to call with order questions, event changes, and/or cancellations. Attendees are subject to photo & video footage during the show to be used in marketing purposes for Vichino's Cafe & Wine Bar & the performer. Events are subject to change. This includes but is not limited to date, time, theme, presenter, lineup, etc.