What we’re about
Hi, my name is Jason Michael Pate, executive director of Exceptional Wine Experiences Group. I began organizing wine appreciation groups in 2019 in Beverly Hills, California with the Beverly Hills Wine Club. I expanded to Greater Los Angeles that same year with For The Love of Wine while growing my groups to over 750 members. In September 2023 I began the greater Naples, Florida (Paradise Coast) chapter of For The Love of Wine. In January of 2025 The Extraordinary League of Gentlemen Wine Snobs enjoyed their inaugural wine gathering!
We invite wine lovers and wine services the world over to celebrate, elevate and champion these passionate wine communities through awareness, education and first in class experiential events.
Our activities include curated live local events such as wine tasting experiences, winemaker dinners, wine destination tours, sommelier referral services, and web-based educational content to name a few.
Whether you're just getting interested in wine or you have a stunning cellar full of fine Burgundy - you'll find an immersive group of passionate wine loving individuals in which to learn something new with each event.
We love wine! Come join us as we enjoy gorgeous wines the world over while celebrating wine and food with like minded Floridians.
I can be reached via email at **[fortheloveofwine@exceptional-wine-experiences.com ](mailto:fortheloveofwine@exceptional-wine-experiences.com)**or via mobile/text 310-497-3332.
Where there is no wine there is no love ~ Euripedes
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Summer WINE + DINE + HUGE DEAL (30% Off Your Bill)Old Vines Naples at Mercato, Naples, FL$35.00
Super excited about our next exclusive gathering at the gorgeous Old Vines at Mercato
Come join me at Old Vines Mercato as we dive into a wonderful and graciously discounted (30% off your bill) Summer Menu from acclaimed executive Chef Brooke Kravitz.
At this hotspot you'll find a variety of delicious fare, from reimagined classics to intriguing interpretations of fresh, Florida-inspired cuisine, with a clear emphasis on locally-sourced ingredients.Come out and meet your fellow wine-loving group, chat about your favorite wine, favorite wine region or that time you tried a dry Riesling from Alsace, France.
Whatever the topic, enjoy the sense of community that wine affords us in this place we call paradise. Relax, enjoy and savor a wonderful assortment of fine wine, cocktails and a delicious meal with this warm inviting group...Cheers!**$35 PayPal reserves your seat, welcome toast, small bites for the table and a fun blind tasting mystery wine (including tax/gratuity). Then the menu is yours to savor with additional food and beverage payable at meals conclusion to server. ** Current menu.
**Should the discounted menu change or discontinue, both you and or host have the option to cancel the gathering.
Join our Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/fortheloveofwineparadisecoastGet on our Grand Cru List (via our website) to be notified first of all exclusive upcoming events (before MeetUp/Facebook) including wine tastings, wine dinners, wine tours, wine deals and local Naples wine news
- Lux Wine Tasting + Dinner at the Chef's Table at Brick Tops at WatersideBrickTop's, Naples, FL$75.00
Hello fellow wine lovers
As always, thank you for supporting this warm and friendly group!
For those of you new to the group, you'll be pleased to know we strive to include educational elements of wine appreciation at most of our gatherings in addition to the social aspects inherent with a group setting. Even with modest academic certifications in wine I learn something new about wine everyday. I encourage you to be curious about wine...it's a big world out there!With that said, I'm super excited to share some fantastic wines from California that are near and dear to my heart. These are not paid placements these are bottles of joy and gorgeousness from my personal cellar. These wines are big and bold and hedonistic!
We will taste through *4 bottles (2-3oz pours) and speak to their origins, the winemakers etc. Then the menu is yours. Your food and beverage selections are payable to server at dinner's conclusion. Corkage is $25 (no limit) so you are welcome to bring a bottle from your personal cellar too!
*Value of the 4 tasting wines is $500+ (including corkage, tax, gratuity)
Come out and meet your fellow wine-loving group, chat about your favorite wine, favorite wine region or that time you tried a dry Riesling from Alsace, France.
Whatever the topic, enjoy the sense of community that wine affords us in this place we call paradise. Relax, enjoy and savor a wonderful assortment of fine wine, cocktails and a delicious meal with this warm inviting group...Cheers!**$75 PayPal reserves your seat and wine tasting only. Food and other beverages additional and payable at meals conclusion to server. ** Current menu.
Join our Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/fortheloveofwineparadisecoastGet on our Grand Cru List (via our website) to be notified first of all exclusive upcoming events (before MeetUp/Facebook) including wine tastings, wine dinners, wine tours, wine deals and local Naples wine news
