We're all busy these days. Wine is social, but as a busy professional, how often do you get the chance to hit multiple wineries? This is a casual and relaxed group for those who love wine and meeting interesting, engaging individuals -- but don't get the chance to venture out and explore. Bring a bottle of wine to share with the group (generally in the mid $20-$36 range.) We'll focus on local, California wines as well as national and international varieties. We'll do a combination of blind tasti …

After a year of successful gourmet dinners at my beautiful Napa Valley home, our members singles or couples have grown to 500+ Gourmands. Enthusiasm has motivated me to create this unique meetup: a monthly Sunday activity-laden champagne brunch with a variety of adventures. They will run the gamut - from wine/cheese tasting/pairings, various types of live/silent auctions, organized short-distance getaway trips with designated drivers to Napa/Sonoma wineries , scenic picnic spots, Bodega Bay for …