Pacita D.
Yelp
Last year, we had friends from out of town whom we wanted to treat to a wine tasting at the French Cellar. However the night we wanted to go, there was a formal wine tasting for members only. Nicholas Kalpokdjian personally responded to my request for a reservation and said he would accommodate us. Imagine our delight, when the six of us entered and found a table set just for us, with a fabulous charcuterie board and four glasses each for tasting the wines of the day.
We were so impressed at the sommelier's presentation, the wines we tasted, and the delicious cheeses and rillettes. I signed up on the spot and became a member.
Throughout the year, there were several formal and informal wine tastings. We heard from several sommeliers, one of them is a Master Sommelier (highest distinction a professional can attain in fine wine and beverage service). There were blind tastings where we learned what to look for and then try to guess what we were tasting. They call it the wine tasting grid. That's probably my favorite type of tasting.
Besides attending frequent wine tatings as members, we receive two bottles of the Cellar's choosing every month. Recently, members were treated to an appreciation party when the wines flowed, and delicious hors d'ouevres were served (prepared by the Partage chefs, of course). And Partage chef Yuri Szarzewski mingled with the guests as well. What a night to remember!
We've always had such a delightful time with friends when wine-tasting at the French Cellar. We truly appreciate Nicholas, Herve and Virginie for the outstanding relationships they have formed with the members.