Couples Only - Private Beach Front Wine Dinner (Pelican Bay)

Hello Friends and Wine Enthusiasts,

[From time to time I will post gatherings I think may be of interest in outside of this meetup group. My newest group is for couples only and membership based. Please see my website for invite details and spread the word if you have friends that would be interested.]

It is with great pleasure that I introduce the very first wine dinner for our newest and most discerning circle — Cuvée Couples of the Grand Cru — a gathering devoted to serious wine enthusiasts here in Naples who appreciate not only extraordinary bottles, but the company in which they are shared.
For our inaugural evening, we will dine at one of Pelican Bay’s two private beachfront restaurants — The Sandbar — recently refreshed following the 2024 hurricane season and now more beautiful than ever. Just steps from the Gulf, this intimate and inviting setting offers the perfect backdrop for thoughtful conversation, exceptional cuisine, and wines worthy of contemplation.
As will be tradition with all future gatherings, each couple is invited to bring a gorgeous bottle aligned with our evolving monthly theme, to be shared among the group in the spirit of generosity and discovery.

For our first dinner, our theme is: Grand Crus of the World
“Grand Cru,” French for “great growth,” represents the pinnacle of vineyard classification — most notably in Burgundy, Champagne, and Alsace — signifying sites of extraordinary terroir, pedigree, and aging potential. These wines sit at the apex of their regional hierarchies: rare, complex, age-worthy, and often highly collectible.

Today, the spirit of “Grand Cru” extends beyond France, embraced more broadly to describe wines of global stature and acclaim — from Napa Valley to Piedmont and beyond. For this inaugural evening, we invite you to interpret the theme thoughtfully and bring a bottle that reflects the highest expression of its origin.
This will be an evening of elegance, depth, and shared passion — a true celebration of great growths and even greater company.

I so look forward to raising our first glass together.
With great anticipation,
Jason Pate
Exceptional Wine Experiences Group
Cuvée Couples of the Grand Cru

THEME: Grand Cru’s of the World (RED AND OR WHITE)
VINTAGE REQUIREMENT: 2018 or older
PRICE MINIMUM: $100 White or $125 Red (corkage is $20)
*For this gathering you may bring 1-2 bottles
Estimated Dinner Costs (menu forthcoming) $85 per person (due and payable to server at meals conclusion)

* Annual Membership per couple is $200 *

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