Just recently attended The Grapes wine dinner which is held on the 4th Monday of every month and they showcase different wines or a particular region each month. The wines that they had showcased for August was their Oriel line, which is about 98% exclusive to The Grape and I know for a fact you can not find it anywhere else in Charlotte. Simply delightful!! 4 courses, 5 wines and the best part just $50 a person. Now I know what you are thinking and that is the value, and I can tell you with all the wine dinners that I have attended, for only $50 bucks, I have never received this type of hands on service and an overall great experience. Not to mention the Owner was present and introduced himself, and helped served us all the way through the meal while the wine director presented the wines and explained the different courses of cuisine. I had a Oriel Pinot Credo from California that retailed for $60 a bottle, I also had a Oriel Cab Soluna blend that retailed for $100 a bottle and these are the types of wines you will experience at these wine dinners. I was shocked! I have already signed up for the September Wine Dinner which is their De Venoge Champagne dinner, which currently The Grape is the only place in the United States that you can get this exclusive French champagne. What else can you ask for?
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