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We’ll ship a tailored selection to you, connect online and share the tales of your favorite French wine regions & producers.
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IN-HOME TASTING
Bay Area exclusive. Frederick will come to you and host an educational tasting for your family, friends or co-workers!
4 case minimum purchase for the group and $200 fee waived with 6 cases purchased.
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EVENTS
Winter French Fair
Sunday, December 4th 2022
Join us at Le Lycée’s Sausalito Campus for their Winter Fair featuring French vendors of the Bay!
We’ll be there with French wines from 11am to 4pm
Fête du Vin | French wine pairing
Thursday, December 8th 2022
Open to all, this will be our 4th annual French wine pairing and this year it’s at Bottega Restaurant in Yountville! 5.30pm Champagne for 6pm start.
A tasting of five French wines, including Champagne, will be paired with small bites created by Chef Michael Chiarello.
Reservations are required as space is limited and can be made online.
$125 per person including tax, gratuity, five wines & small bites.
Wine Tasting and Oenology 101 Webinar
Friday, November 5th 2021 | 1.30pm PST
Take part in a live wine tasting with professional French and American winemakers and merchants Daniel Baron & Frederick Boelen!
In partnership with Frenchly and Daniel Baron’s Complant Wine, our two experts will get your impressions as you taste the wines, answer any questions and talk about the main differences in terroir, winemaking practices & the importance of the harvest date. more details
The 4-packs of wine costs $169.
Shipping goes from $0 for California to $29 for New York.
Get ready to know your wine!🍷 🍇
Blind Tasting Somm Series
Thursdays May 27th, June 3rd and 10th
Challenge your palate in comparing wines blind with Philip O’Conor of Jessup Cellars, Frederick Boelen & insight from Vincent Morrow MS, Wine Director at Press Restaurant!
Each event will include tasting techniques to find clues on where the wines could be from, explanation of why that is and a critical view of each terroir.
Accessible to wine tasting novices or veterans, these events promise a fun & educational discussion in the international world of wine!
Let’s Rosé!
Thursday, April 29th - 5pm PST
For this 5th edition of our virtual America vs France series, we're tasting two classic Rosés!
On one side, Silver Trident’s famed rosé, Appollo’s Folly.
On the other, Domaine Roche Redonne’s classic rosé from Bandol, Provence.
Join Shane Soldinger, Silver Trident General Manager, and Frederick Boelen as they discuss differences in terroir, rosé styles and just a little banter!
Yountville International Short Film Festival
February 11th - 15th 2021
This 4th annual edition will be from the comfort of your home and we have prepared all inclusive packages just for you!
All packages include a VIP pass to all shorts, popcorn and the festival corkscrew:
$95 | Sancerre + Red Blend from Rhône
Bordeaux blend: America vs France!
Thursday, December 10th 2020 - 3pm PST
Challenge your palate and taste the difference between two multi-generational wines from Napa Valley & Bordeaux.
On one side, the Generations blend from Charles Krug. The oldest, most historic winery in Napa Valley. On the other, Chateau St Martial, St Emilion Grand Cru from Bordeaux's right bank. The family has owned the historic property since 1782, just before the French revolution.
Peter Mondavi, Jr (C. Mondavi & Family Co-proprietor) and Frederick Boelen (La Cave wines owner) discussed the differences in style & terroir, challenges in wine country and the future of family owned wineries.
CEO & President of C. Mondavi & Family Judd Wallenbrock moderated the comparative tasting.
Fête du Vin| Taste of Tradition
Friday, December 4th, 2020 - 5.30pm - 7pm at Bardessono
Two cultures unite as Frederick Boelen of La Cave Wines brings a taste of France to Bardessono in a second annual exclusive tasting event for refining holiday traditions.
A tasting of 6 French wines, including Champagne, from the renowned La Cave cellars will be paired with small bites created by Lucy restaurant’s Executive Chef Jim Leiken, for a festive holiday event of taste and tradition.
*each party will have their own table
Reservations are required as space is limited and can be made online. $80 per person including 6 wines & small bites.
La Soirée 2020
Wednesday, November 18th, 2019 - 6.30pm - 8pm online tickets
Theme is “Perseverance in the face of adversity” for this fundraiser benefitting The French-American Chamber of Commerce SF.
Get ready for an insightful virtual event with inspiring interviews from trailblazing speakers. We’ll be donating a French Holiday pack to support this fundraiser and you can start bidding now!
Chardonnay: America vs France !
Thursday, August 20th 2020 - 5pm Facebook Live on @shoplacave
America: Bittritesi Chardonnay from Sonoma, Wood Valley
France: Lucien & Fanny Rocault Chardonnay from Burgundy, Hautes Côtes de Beaune
Tyler Martin, Bittritesi winemaker, will taste & discuss with Frederick Boelen, La Cave owner, the key differences between American & French Chardonnays.
Order the 2-bottle pack for $76 before Monday, August 17th & join them on Facebook @shoplacave at 5pm Thursday, August 20th!
Rosé: America vs France !
Friday, June 12th 2020 - 5pm Facebook Live on @shoplacave
America: Oro Bello rosé from Russian River Valley
France: Domaine de Marchandise rosé from Côtes de Provence
Alexandre Remy, Oro Bello winemaker, will taste & discuss with Frederick Boelen, La Cave owner, the key differences between American & French wines. Pierre Bee will moderate the tasting and be the final decision-maker on the matter!
organized with L'Apéro, La Cave, Oro Bello & the FACCSF
Fête du Vin| Taste of Tradition
Friday, December 6th, 2019 - 5.30pm - 7pm at Bardessono
Two cultures unite as Frederick Boelen of La Cave Wines brings a taste of France to Bardessono in an exclusive tasting event for refining holiday traditions.
A tasting of 6 French wines, including Champagne, from the renowned La Cave cellars will be paired with small bites created by Lucy restaurant’s Executive Chef Jim Leiken, for a festive holiday event of taste and tradition.
Reservations are required as space is limited.
The Spirit of the Holidays
Friday, December 13th, 2019 - 5pm - 6.30pm at Hotel Yountville
Join Frederick Boelen of La Cave for a complimentary tasting of unique Cognac and Spirits imported from France and exclusive to La Cave in the U.S.
Depart from an afternoon of wine tasting with seasonal cocktails that incorporate the best of France and Napa Valley for a cultural experience of both taste and time. Frederick will present La Cave Cognac and Spirits with the Hotel Yountville Signature Cocktails in the hotel lobby.
Complimentary to hotel guests.
#SOMMSUNDAYS
Sunday, November 10th, 2019 - 3pm - 7pm at DecantSF
Vince Morrow, MS and Wine & Service Director of ONE65 will be behind DecantSF’s bar on Sunday with some of his favorite bottles to share.
We feel very fortunate to have two of our wines on the shortlist: Domaine de Marchandise Rouge and Domaine d’Apreval’s traditional cider!
RSVP is recommended as it is expected to be very “convivial”!
La Soirée 2019
Friday, November 8th, 2019 - 6pm - 12am at City Hall San Francisco
This is it! The French-American Chamber of Commerce SF’s annual fundraiser is at it again with the best gastronomy & wine in the Bay. Theme is Le Grand Bleu and it is a plastic free event!
We’ll be serving Michel Guilleminot Champagne, Domaine de Marchandise Red & Rosé as well as the three expressions of Ced’s Rum Liqueur. Get your tickets and taste the best of the Bay!
Apéritif at Jessup Cellars
Thursday, October 24th, 2019 - 5.30pm - 8pm at Jessup Cellars, 6740 Washington Street, Yountville
Join us for the first edition of L’Apéro Napa / Sonoma wearing a striped shirt “marinière“! Difilippo Wood Fired Pizza will be serving craft slices and pizzas whilst Jessup Cellars will run an Apéro special on exclusive Napa Valley wine glasses ($10 Sauvignon Blanc - $15 Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon).
Lots of prizes for the raffle including:
✓ 2 tickets to see Polo & Pan to their sold out concert at the Fox theater Okland the 15th of November
✓ VIP wine & cheese pairing for up to four guests by Jessup Cellars
✓ A whole gourmet pizza by Difilippo Wood Fired Pizza
✓ In home French wine tasting by La Cave ($320 value)
✓ One complete set of luxury 5 star hotel towels (bath, hand, wash & rug) and 2 designer fluffy and ultra soft bathrobes by Standard Textile during the evening drawing.
See you there!
L’Apéro Tiki Party
Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 5pm - 7pm at Bar Fluxus, 18 Harlan Pl, SF
Island vibe in the city with Tahitian Dance & Drumming by O’Hina’aro Nui + Tahitian Beer Hinano + Ced’s Rum Liqueur from La Cave!
In the heart of the city, Bar Fluxus is where the party’s at - enjoy special pricing on cocktails, shots and beer for happy hour:
$8 shots // $6 glass of house wine // a dollar off on the draft beers // Tiki cocktails
Featuring Ced’s Victoria Pineapple Rum Liqueur
Gazette web-store launch + wine tasting
Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 6.30 - 9pm at Gazette Store, 334 Gough Street, SF - Free
French clothing store Gazette opened it’s doors in Spring 2018, giving you access to French ethical brands. This September, they are launching their online store with a concert + wine tasting!
Virginie Marine will be putting on a show from 7.30pm and La Cave will provide the wine.
We’ll taste Champagne Guilleminot ‘Blanc de Noirs’ Tradition, La Dame from Domaine Rocheville (Chenin Blanc) and Sorcier white blend from Domaine Deleuze-Rochetin.
Special pricing that night only!!
L’Apéro Matelot + Amélie pick-up party
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 5pm - 11pm at Amélie Wine Bar 1754 Polk Street, SF
Join us for a casual aperitif at Amélie wine bar, this will also be the first pick-up party for Amélie’s new wine club!
$10 ticket includes one free fromage & charcuterie planche(from La Fromagerie SF & Fabrique Delices).
Awesome French resident DJ Franky Boissy will make you "tanguer sur les floats" on French beats. Win a top quality "mariniere" by St James or a wine tasting by La Cave during the evening drawing.(People need to be present at the time of the prize draw to get their prizes.)
The only requirement for the evening is to wear a "marinière" (sailor striped shirts/sweaters).
South of France wine tasting
Thursday, August 22nd 2019 - 6.30pm - 8pm at The Good Life Wine Collective Annex, 25 Enterprise Ct, Napa, CA
French summer on the Méditerranée! Discover white, rosé and red wines from southern France. We’ll explore Provence, the Bandol appellation and the larger Languedoc region through seven wines & three different producers.
Join us for an evening of small bites, French wine tasting & education. Only 15 tickets available!
This tasting is specifically for the Alliance Française of Napa Valley members but guests are welcome.
Featured producers: Domaine de Marchandise / Domaine Deleuze-Rochetin / Domaine Roche Redonne
La Vie en Rosé
Thursday, August 15th - 5 - 11pm at Etcetera Wine Bar, 795 Valencia Street, San Francisco
Celebrate Rosé day with L’Apéro at Etcetera Wine Bar, SF!
We’ll be serving your favorite rosés, including Domaine de Marchandise and Domaine Roche Redonne. Tickets are $10 and include a glass of rosé!
As per L’Apéro tradition, join us dressed up in "Marinière" and anything themed to the sea..
Featured: Domaine de Marchandise, Côtes de Provence, Rosé, Domaine Roche Redonne, Bandol, Rosé
Picnic For Peace
Thursday, June 6th - 12pm - 1pm at Veterans Memorial Park, Yountville, CA
Join us for a casual "Picnic For Peace" to celebrate the world coming together 75 years ago on the Normandy beaches. June 6th is a symbol of peace & freedom. Ambassadors around the world will picnic on this same day. Let's never forget the millions of lives lost so that we can live free today.
Bring co-workers, family and friends. We'll have baguettes, Camembert and traditional apple cider from Normandy!
This is a free event but feel free to bring your own food and drinks to share!
Featured wines: Domaine d'Apreval, 'Cuvee St. Georges’ apple cider
French American Business Awards
Thursday, May 23rd 2019 - 6pm - 11.30pm at Nikko Hotel
As a new business in the Bay Area, La Cave will participate in the competition - come & support + taste some wine!
“What are the FABA? The event of the year bringing together the French-American Business community of Northern California! During an upscale dinner celebration, the best French-American entrepreneurs, executives, and companies based in the San Francisco Bay Area will be honored for their annual results and lasting performance in management and leadership.
Get inspired by the success stories of the nominees, recognize their outstanding achievements and celebrate with us!”
Rhône Valley wine tasting
Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 6.30pm - 8pm at The Good Life Wine Collective Annex, 25 Enterprise Ct, Napa, CA
Tasting specifically focused on Rhône Valley wines. We’ll also touch on the region’s history and geography.
This tasting is specifically for the Alliance Française of Napa Valley members but guests are welcome.
Two producers will be put forward, Domaine des Favards (Plan de Dieu appellation) & Domaine Deleuze-Rochetin (Duché d’Uzès appellation).
Dentelles & Champagne…
Wednesday, May 8th 2019 - 6pm - 8pm at the Les Cents Culottes
Join Les Cent Culottes & MerciSF for an exclusive evening of French lingerie shopping with a one-time 30% discount on all collections, just in time for Mother's Day.
- Complimentary Champagne Tasting with La Cave
- Raffle with Lise Charmel to win a " Nuisette"
- Raffle with La Cave to win 1 in-home wine tasting for 6
- Shop French pre-loved French luxury items with Les Parisiennes in SF
Featured wine: Champagne Guilleminot 'Blanc de Noirs' Brut Tradition
French American Business Awards
Tuesday, May 7td 2019 - 5.30pm - 9pm at Capgemini Innovation Exchange
As a new business here in the US, we’re participating!
Each startup will have a demo area and attendees will be called to virtually fund the ones they feel are the most promising
The five projects with the highest funds will then pitch to the audience
The final vote will be held during the FABA Ceremony and determine the "People's Choice Prize" of the FABA Startup 2019
L’Apéro Bateau - sunset cruise in the bay!
Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 5.30pm - 8pm at Pier 39, in San Francisco
Celebrating Ced’s Ti Rum Liqueur Victoria Pineapple and Mango Passion Fruit expressions winning bronze medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition!
We’ll board Sail SF’s Santa Maria vessel, sail around Alcatraz Island and under the Golden Gate Bridge sipping on Rum, Champagne & Rosé!
Check out the full details by clicking below, $85 price is all inclusive!
Featured: Ced’s Ti Rum Liqueur - Champagne Guilleminot 'Blanc de Noirs' Brut Tradition - Domaine de Marchandise, Côtes de Provence, Rosé
Membership Jubilee & Awards Ceremony
Thursday, May 2nd 2019 - 5.30pm - 7.30pm at the Lincoln Theater
“The Second Annual Membership Jubilee is a thank you to our members. A celebration of business and our community. Join us as we shine a spotlight on Yountville and Napa Valley businesses and celebrate the people working every day to ensure their success.
This is the premier awards celebration, honoring chamber member businesses that represent true business excellence. Also, hear an update on what's next from your chamber.
This is the elite networking event of the year, you won’t want to miss it!
Register below for Early Bird Pricing!”
Featured wines: Champagne Guilleminot 'Blanc de Noirs' Brut Tradition - Dm. Roche Redonne, Bandol, Red Blend - Dm. de Marchandise, Côtes de Provence, Rosé
Musexpo Creative Summit
Sunday, March 24th - 27th 2019 at Castaway Burbank, CA
Join us for a few days of discovering break-through artists and catching up with the ”World’s most creative, innovative and successful minds in the industry”.
Our very own Champagne Guilleminot will be the official Champagne for the event!
Fly Me To The Moon Gala
Saturday, March 16th 2019 - 6pm - Midnight at Bimbo’s 365 Club
Lycée Français de San Francisco’s annual gala is a must for any francophiles in the bay & we are proud sponsors!
This event will benefit the Lycée Français’ students directly, live auction items include all three of our newly released educational in home tastings: Tasting - Pairing - Best Of France Pairing for up to eight guests from us and ”A Historic Getaway” (to Normandy Beaches) by Le Manoir des Impressionnistes
Le Bal Masqué De Francophone
Saturday, February 23rd 2019 - 5.30pm - 10pm at Oakland Scottish Rite Center
Celebrate and support Oakland’s only French immersion public school! The evening will start with a flute of your favorite Champagne Guilleminot followed with dinner. Silent & live auctions will punctuate the evening - all proceeds benefit the growth of the school.
Bid on an in-home French wine pairing from us!
Unique St Valentine’s day dinner
Thursday, February 14th 2019 - 6pm - 9pm at University of San Francisco, Lone Mountain
Come and enjoy unique St.Valentine’s Day dinner / French Gastronomie style with L’Apéro. Chef Jean-Marc Fullsack will preside the three course dinner & La Cave will serve the wine.
This is a charity event and funds will support St Ignatius meal shelter program, silent auction items include an “In home educational wine pairing” from us and a return flight to France or Tahiti from Frenchbee amongst others.
Featured wines: Champagne Guilleminot 'Blanc de Noirs' Brut Tradition - Dm. Deleuze-Rochetin, Sorcier - Dm. de Marchandise Rouge
La Chandeleur, it is!
Thursday, January 31st 2019 - 5pm - 8pm at Chantal Guillon Howard
Third year running, L’Apero organized the traditional Chandeleur at Chantal Guillon’s Parisian macarons shop in San Francisco. Brittany crepes provided the best galettes & crêpes of the bay paired with our authentic French cider, Cuvée St George from Domaine d’Apreval in AOC Pays d’auge!
Over 120 attendees, traditional French marinière shirt optional - lookout for next year’s event if you couldn’t make it this time around!
PS: We raffled off an Educational in home wine pairing for it’s release, who knows what next year’s will be!
Ced’s Rum liqueur tasting in San Francisco
Thursday, November 1st 2018 - 4:30-6:30pm at Bitters + Bottles
Based in Nantes (France) Ced sources AOC Rum Agricole from Martinique, adds fresh fruits cut no more than 48 hours before being bottled and macerates it for a minimum of two months before release. At just 32% , this delicate elixir is a great aperitif on it’s own or the perfect base to some of the best cocktails know to man.
We tasted the three Rum liqueur expressions for the very first time available in the U.S.!
Featured spirits: Victoria Pineapple - Apple Ginger - Mango Passion Fruit
Educational Wine Tasting in San Francisco
Thursday, October 4th 2018 - 8-9.30pm at The Red Victorian
You dream of surprising friends with amazing wine?
Always have a bottle ready. Learn about where it's from and how it's made!
We tasted through four wines and touched on four basics: Aging, Pairing, Winemaking & Terroir.
Featured wines: Dm. Deleuze Rochetin, Sorcier - Dm. Basseville, Les Grandes Noelles - Dm. des Favards, Carino Mio - Dm. Deleuze Rochetin, La Sarrazine
Fête de la Gastronomie Française in San Francisco
Thursday, September 20th 2018 - 6-9pm at Lone Mountains USF
Every third weekend of September is the "Fête de la Gastronomie", celebrating the art of French Savoir-faire accross France and the world. It took place at University of San Francisco, Lone Mountains Hall in company of the most beloved French chefs in the bay area, La Cave was celebrating as well!
Thank you to all that attended, we had a lot of fun - here are some PICTURES
Featured wines: Champagne Guilleminot 'Blanc de Noirs' Brut Tradition - Dm. de Marchandise Rosé - Dm. Deleuze Rochetin, La Sarrazine - Dm. Deleuze Rochetin, Harmattan
Wine Master Class at The Red Victorian in SF
Tuesday, August 8th 2018 - 8pm at The Red Victorian
For our first event at The Red Vic we hosted an educational Master Class about how to taste wine like a pro. It went so well we're thinking we might have to host every month!
Featured wines: Dm. d'Apreval, 'Cuvee St. Georges', Brut - Dm. Deleuze-Rochetin, Sorcier - Dm. Basse-ville 'Le Verroueille' - Dm. de Marchandise Rouge
