March 2023
Saturday Tasting: Whiskey
Whiskey is a world-wide favorite and it is made across the world. Join us for a sit-down seminar featuring stunning examples of this remarkable spirit from both expected and unexpected locales; from Scotland to Israel and Japan, there will surely be an expression to please every palate! $20 credited back with the purchases of $75 Reservations required
Saturday Tasting: Pinot Gris in All It’s Glory
Probably more famous for its Italian name - Pinot Grigio - Pinot Gris is one of the oldest varietals around. It can be made fresh and lean, round and soft, and even structured with skin contact. Join us to taste through its many expressions. $10 credited back with the purchases of $50
Saturday Tasting: Austria
Too often overlooked, Austria is one of the World's great wine regions. Most folks are familiar with Grüner Veltliner, but the country offers many other tasty options... $10 credited back with the purchases of $50
Saturday Tasting: Piedmont Beyond Barolo and Barbaresco
Piedmont is famed for Nebbiolo from the Barolo & Barbaresco regions, but there are so many more amazing regions and grapes to discover. Join us to taste a selection of what else this Northern Italian region has to offer! $10 credited back with the purchases of $50
February 2023
Saturday Tasting: Mediterranean Islands
Come bask with us in the glory of wines from Corsica and Sardinia! Crisp, mineraly whites and refreshing earthy reds are the name of the came from these two beautiful dots in the Mediterranean.
Saturday Tasting: The Rhône
With so many storied wine regions, it's hard to place them in order, so we'll just say that this week we are featuring on of our favorite French regions. Technically divided into North and South, The Rhône is actually made up of an intertwining network of outstanding appellations within an appellation. Join us this week to see just what's so special about it.
Valentines Day Prix Fixe Dinner
Grab your loved one(s) and come eat your hearts out at our delicious Valentine's Day 3-Course Prix fixe Dinner! $79 per person plus tax and gratuity
Saturday Tasting: Love Wine
A rather ambiguous topic we know; do we mean wines we love, wines made with love, wines made by couples, or wines to fall in love with? In short, this week's tasting topic is all of these things: come with open hearts and thirsty mouths and see what follows...
Saturday Tasting: Australia
Come take a taste of the sun-drenched down-under. Don't let the writer labels fool you, Australia has long been a hot spot of amazing wine and supremely talented winemakers!
January 2023
Saturday Tasting: Rioja
Spain has been making a splash in the wine world as of late; join us this week as we dig into one of the country's most known regions.
Saturday Tasting: Burgundy
Our weekly tasting will be centered around the wines of Burgundy: one of the world's favorite regions!
December 2022
New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Dinner
Come celebrate the end of 2022 with our delicious four-course prix fixe dinner menu! 150 per person + tax & gratuity Reservations Strongly Recommended
Christmas Eve Prix Fixe Dinner
Make this Christmas Eve special with our three course Prix fixe menu! $95/person plus tax and gratuity Seatings from 5:00 - 9:00pm Reservations Strongly Recommended
Saturday Tasting: Malbec
This week we'll be tasting six examples, from the New and Old Worlds, of this tasty grape: come see how terroir translates into the wines. $10 per person; credited back with purchase of a case No reservations require
Saturday Tasting: Bordeaux
Join us this week as we taste through a line-up from one of the world's most beloved regions. $10 per person; credited back with $50 purchase No reservations require
Saturday Tasting: Value Wines
Come taste this week's line-up of bang-for-your-buck wines that way outdrink their price tag. $10 per person; credited back with purchase of a case No reservations require
November 2022
Saturday Tasting: Fancy Wines
Join us this Saturday to tasty a delicious line-up of "fancy" wines, just in time to check off the names on your holiday gift list and, conveniently timed for the last day of our anniversary sale! $10 per person; credited back with purchase of a case No reservations required
Hike The Good Hike Benefit Dinner
Join us for an amazing wine dinner with Georgio Rivetti of La Spinetta and Contratto. All proceeds from the dinner will be donated to Hike The Good Hike. Arroyo Vino is donating all of the food, wine, and labour so 100% of each $500 seat will go directly to this amazing foundation. There will also be a silent auction. Information about the non-profit may be found at hikethegoodhike.com
Dinner & A Show: An Iliad
We are excited to collaborate with The Santa Fe Playhouse, for an evening of dinner and entertainment. We'll be hosting Patrick Osteen for his modernized, one-man performance of An Iliad. Chef has created a Greek-inspired menu to pair with the show. $125 per person, 50 of which goes to The Santa Fe Playhouse beverages not included
Saturday Tasting: Alpine Wines
Sure, it's common knowledge that grapes from well on hillsides, but mountains?! We're here to say yes please to all that mountain vino. Join us as we climb the slopes to delicious alpine juice! $10 per person; credited back with purchase of a case No reservations required
October 2022
Saturday Tasting: Scary Wines
It's very easy to get stuck in a wine rut, drinking and buying the same grapes and styles: trapped in a comfort zone. This week we'll be exploring wines and regions that offer delicious paths out of those ruts. $10 per person; credited back with purchase of a case No reservations required
Saturday Tasting: Chardonnay
Arguably one of the worlds favorite grapes, Chardonnay has captured our hearts through and through. It is versatility and terroir expressiveness at their best; join us as we taste through six examples from around the globe. $10 per person; credited back with purchase of a case No reservations required
The BIG Italian tasting!
Join us and our local distributors as we taste through over 75 wines from the lovely Italian peninsula; plus there'll be some tasty snacks from our kitchen! $50 per person; credited back with purchase of a case + our usual 10% case discount Reservations required
Kodama Sake Dinner
Join us for an evening with Eiko Kodama of Kodama Brewery, one of the premier sake brewers. Chef has created a special, Japanese inspired menu to highlight these amazing sake's.
September 2022
Australian Wine Maker Dinner
We are excited to feature two outstanding producers for our Australian Wine Dinner! We'll be hosting Andrew Moody of Tyrrell's Estate in Hunter Valley as well as Jules and Cameron Ashmead from Elderton Estate, in Barossa Valley. We will also be joined by Bartholomew Broadbent, of the iconic Broadbent Selections. 195/person plus tax & gratuity pre-paid/non-refundable
Frog’s Leap Winery Luncheon
Join us for a lovely afternoon luncheon with the one and only Frog's Leap. This amazing winery has been making delicious wines for over three decades and throughout this time they have been at the forefront of sustainability - both environmental and social - in Napa Valley. We will be pairing three courses to their delicious wines: a crisp Sauvignon Blanc, their flagship Zinfandel, and the estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Menu available under our menu tab. 95/person plus tax & gratuity…
Saturday Wine Tasting: Working Wines
This Saturday we'll be celebrating the work & workers that put so many delicious wines on our tables. We will be pouring six wines that highlight the laborers that made them possible - be it wines for the workers - think pipeño - or exquisite grower champagne.
August 2022
Big Deck Wine Tasting Extravaganza!
Our grand tastings are back! Come see the stunning views from our newly opened deck while you taste close to 100 wines and nosh on delicious snacks from our talented kitchen. 50/person; credited back with purchase of a case Reservations required
Live Music On The Deck
Join us this Thursday, the 18th, for an evening of live music; we'll be hosting Tim Veazy & Helen Highwater. Tim has toured internationally with such stars as Crystal Gayle, Rita Coolidge, Earl Thomas Conley, Billy Joe Royal and Sonny Turner of The Platters, and has shared the stage with B.J. Thomas, Felix Cavaliere, Gary Puckett, The Swinging Medallions, Sawyer Brown, Larry Gatlin, Chet Atkins, Mickey Newbury and Karla Bonoff. Helen Highwater is best known for her work as bassist/vocalist in…
July 2022
Saturday Wine Tasting: Eric Solomon
Eric Solomon changed the wine world as we know it. He founded European Cellars, an import company, in 1990 and in doing so shone a light onto regions and producers that had been overlooked. He got his start in France and was one of the pioneers of Rhone and Languedoc wines; though he eventually expanded his scope to Spain. This week we will taste a snapshot of his portfolio to provide a glimpse of his ongoing legacy.
Saturday Wine Tasting: French Wines
Vive la France! This week's wines, inspired by Bastille Day, commemorate the incredible and continued impact that the French have had on the wine industry. There's the obvious heavy hitters, Burgundy and Bordeaux, but here are so many smaller regions, producers, and varieties that have inspired countless producers across the globe: come see why...
Saturday Wine Tasting: Volcanic Wines
It's no secret that soil has a huge impact on a wines taste. This week we'll dig into the effects that volcanic soil has on the grapes, and thus wines, produced from it. There's volcanic soil all over the planet so be prepared for six wines from wide ranging locals.
Saturday Wine Tasting: Grilling Wines
Get ready for those Fourth of July cook-outs with this Saturday's wine line-up. We'll taste a selection of whites and reds that will provide the perfect compliment to the smokey, savory grilled delights this holiday weekend has in store.
June 2022
Saturday Wine Tasting: Rosé
It's summer and that means rosé! Taste through six global examples of tasty pink juice from places expected and not - think Provence to Canada, Lebanon and beyond...
Saturday Wine Tasting: New California
6/18/22; no reservation required; arrive anytime from 1:00 - 3:00pm taste six wines that are changing the way we think about "Californian Wine" $10 tasting fee waived with the purchase of $50 worth of wine
Villa Calcinaia Wine Dinner
We'll be hosting Sebastian Capponi, estate manager of the historic Villa Calcinaia, to talk about their wines, vineyards, and process. Chef has created an amazing menu to pair with these special and delicious wines. 125/person plus tax & gratuity Call for reservations; 505.983.2100
Saturday Wine Tasting: Bourbon & Rye
6/11/22; no reservation required; arrive anytime from 1:00 - 3:00pm taste through some excellent American whiskeys and ryes plus get to see how they work in cocktails $10 tasting fee waived with the purchase of $50 worth of wine
Saturday Wine Tasting: Sake
6/4/22; no reservation required; arrive anytime from 1:00 - 3:00pm taste through six examples of some of Japan's prized rice wines $10 tasting fee waived with the purchase of $50 worth of wine
February 2022
January 2022
10 Year Anniversary
Celebrate our 10 year anniversary with some tasty libations at an appealing price! We have a sale table featuring a rotation of wines and spirits at 20% off.
September 2021
Italian Wine Dinner With Wilson Daniels
Join us for an Italian themed dinner featuring wines from the Wilson Daniels portfolio! 150 + tax and gratuity/per person
April 2021
Quattro Mani Pasta Pop-up
Join us for a fun and tasty Italian themed evening with Doug Hesselgesser and Charles Dampf of Quattro Mani Pasta. They'll be presenting a five course tasting menu complete with beverage pairings on Sunday, April 18th. 150 /person + tax & gratuity 5 courses; includes beverage pairing Tickets purchased through Quattro Mani Pasta's website: https://www.quattromanipasta.com/events
Bi-monthly Saturday Wine Tasting: Spain with Jose Pastor Selections
Join us Saturday, April 17th, for an afternoon of Spanish wine from the legendary importer Jose Pastor Selections. Pastor has been a driving force in the wines of "New Spain"; they focus on small production, hand-made, low-intervention wines, that speak to their terroir and the communities from which they have sprung. Their national sales rep, Chris Barnes, will join us to discuss the wines; Chef will be providing delicious snacks. Seating is limited. $25/persen 8 wines + snacks $25 off…
September 2020
Thursday Wine Luncheon: Burgundy
SEATING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED! Thursday, September 24th, 1pm The Wines: Louis Moreau Chablis, 2018 - $33 Laurent Cognard Bourgogne Blanc, 2017 - $30 Michel Magnien Coteaux Bourguignons Rouge, 2018 - $26 Domaine Capitain-Gagnerot Bourgogne Rouge, 2017 - $30 Pierre Gelin Fixin, 2017 - $53 Xavier Monnot Maranges 1er Cru Clos la Fussiere, 2017 - $48 The Food: Classic Tartiflette & Garden Green Salad potato, leek, housemade lardon, melted cheese garden greens, simple vinaigrette warm baguette, butter The Rules: $50 per person, inclusive of…
August 2020
Thursday Wine Luncheon – Spain
This week Chris Barnes, General Manager at José Pastor Selections will join Brian on the patio.
Thursday Wine Luncheon: Italy
We are excited to resume wine tastings at Arroyo Vino. Of course, there will be several changes to the way we handle these events given the current state of things, but they will be fun and informative as always.
June 2020
Arroyo Vino Physical Distancing Rosé Offer
Obviously, we are not able to host our Tent Events for this year. But we still want you to have wine for the summer.
March 2020
Saturday Sake Seminar: Kodama Brewing
We welcome Eiko Kodama, Owner and Head of International Sales & Marketing of Kodama Brewing.
February 2020
Family Meal: Russia-Eastern Europe
The Russian cuisine is diverse, with Northern and Eastern European, Caucasian, Central Asian, Siberian, and East Asian influences.
Saturday Wine Seminar: South Africa
The rugged beauty at the Southern end of the African continent. Vineyards, mountains and centuries of wine making history. This week, we'll explore South Africa.
Saturday Wine Seminar: Austria and the US
Our continued pursuit of unlocking the relationship between vineyard and vine has led us to conduct a brand-new tasting this Saturday, and this time we’re all about Austria.
Family Meal: East Indian
Home to beaches and mountains, East Indian cuisine's distinct character sets it apart from other areas of the country.
Saturday Wine Seminar: Central California
We aim to prove that the Central Coast is home to a plethora of nested AVAs that demonstrate the outstanding natural terroir of the Sunshine state.
January 2020
Family Meal: Prime Rib Supper Club
The first supper club in the United States was established in Beverly Hills, California, by Milwaukee, Wisconsin native Lawrence Frank. They went on to be common throughout the country. This special Family Meal is a tribute to the classic Supper Clubs.
Saturday Wine Seminar: Tariff Alternatives
It’s getting increasingly harder to ignore the consternation in the wine world surrounding two separate, recently proposed tariffs.
Family Meal: Italian American Night
We are starting 2020 with a new season of Family Meal. We'll begin with an Italian American Night, so gather your family around our table and enjoy.
December 2019
Saturday Spirits Seminar: Holiday Cocktails – Venturing Beyond Egg Nog
There are winter drinks other than Egg Nog. We'll show you some of our favorites to warm the toes and lift the spirits.
2019 Arroyo Vino Holiday Tasting
Join us at the 2019 Arroyo Vino Holiday Tasting and sample the wines you'll be enjoying with friends and family this year.
Annual White Truffle Dinner
We are excited for this year's bounty to arrive at Arroyo Vino - it's White Truffle Season.
November 2019
Winery Dinner: Mayacamas Vineyards, Mt. Veeder – Napa Valley
Historically, the wines of Mayacamas loom larger than life, thanks to a rich and storied past.
Arroyo Vino Wine Shop – Anniversary Sale
In time for Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season, stock up on your favorites, or let our knowledgeable staff suggest something new.
October 2019
Saturday Winemaker Seminar: Poderi Luigi Einaudi with Matteo Sardagna Einaudi
We are thrilled and excited to welcome Matteo Sardagna Einaudi, owner of Poderi Einaudi Winery to Santa Fe.
Saturday Wine Seminar: Portugal
Nestled between Spain and the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal’s diversity of local wines remains largely undiscovered by the rest of the world.
Saturday Wine Seminar: California vs. Bordeaux
How to explain the world of wine’s longstanding fascination with comparing California to Bordeaux?
Fall Wine Seminar: Toscana
Once centrally important to Italy’s political and economic life; the wellspring of Italian language, culture and art is central to the modern Italian identity.
September 2019
Santa Fe Wine & Chile Dinner: Southern Rhône Wines of Kermit Lynch
Aaron Underwood, from acclaimed importer Kermit Lynch, will join Arroyo Vino to present a special selection of wines from the Southern Rhône.
Santa Fe Wine & Chile Dinner: Tablas Creek
Arroyo Vino is very excited to welcome Jason Haas from Tablas Creek Vineyards to Santa Fe for the 2019 Wine & Chile Fiesta.
Santa Fe Wine & Chile Guest Chef Luncheon: Champagne & Fried Chicken
Guest Chef Luncheon: Champagne & Fried Chicken with Allison Jenkins of Arroyo Vino and Champagnes from North Berkeley Imports.
Summer Wine Seminar: Sherry
Jerez - Xérès - Sherry. Most people turn up their noses at sherry, unaware that this singular style of fortified wine can deliver a range of complex and pleasurable flavors.