Our first gathering is contingent on a minimum guest count of six members with a maximum of ten.

Hello Friends and Wine Enthusiasts,

It is with great pleasure that I introduce the very first wine dinner for our newest and most discerning circle — Cuvée Couples of the Grand Cru — a gathering devoted to serious wine enthusiasts here in Naples who appreciate not only extraordinary bottles, but the company in which they are shared.

For our inaugural evening, we will dine at one of Pelican Bay’s two private beachfront restaurants — The Sandbar — recently refreshed following the 2024 hurricane season and now more beautiful than ever. Just steps from the Gulf, this intimate and inviting setting offers the perfect backdrop for thoughtful conversation, exceptional cuisine, and wines worthy of contemplation.

As will be tradition with all future gatherings, each couple is invited to bring a gorgeous bottle aligned with our evolving monthly theme, to be shared among the group in the spirit of generosity and discovery.

For our first dinner, our theme is:

Grand Crus of the World

“Grand Cru,” French for “great growth,” represents the pinnacle of vineyard classification — most notably in Burgundy, Champagne, and Alsace — signifying sites of extraordinary terroir, pedigree, and aging potential. These wines sit at the apex of their regional hierarchies: rare, complex, age-worthy, and often highly collectible.

Today, the spirit of “Grand Cru” extends beyond France, embraced more broadly to describe wines of global stature and acclaim — from Napa Valley to Piedmont and beyond. For this inaugural evening, we invite you to interpret the theme thoughtfully and bring a bottle that reflects the highest expression of its origin.

This will be an evening of elegance, depth, and shared passion — a true celebration of great growths and even greater company.

I so look forward to raising our first glass together.

With great anticipation,

Jason Pate
Exceptional Wine Experiences Group
Cuvée Couples of the Grand Cru

THEME: Grand Cru’s of the World (RED AND OR WHITE)

VINTAGE REQUIREMENT: 2018 or older

PRICE MINIMUM: $100 White or $125 Red (corkage is $20)

*For this gathering you may bring 1-2 bottles

Estimated Dinner Costs (menu forthcoming) $85 per person (due and payable to server at meals conclusion)

About Cuvee Couples of the Grand Cru…

After the successful debuts of The Extraordinary League of Gentlemen Wine Snobs in January 2025, and The Irrefutable Dames of Wine Snobbery in Sept 2025, the question has been raised time and again:
“What about the couples?”
Well, here it is. A new kind of wine group — refined, unapologetically selective, and passionately dedicated to the finest wines in the world.
If you’re serious wine enthusiasts and or collectors, or just have enough wine knowledge to be dangerous:)  Cuvee Couples of Grand Cru – Naples is for you and yours. This is a group for couples who seek depth in the glass and excellence in every sip.

 What to Expect:

• Sommelier curated and led monthly gatherings to include tastings, wine dinners, or private cellar experiences
• Exploration of the world’s most iconic and rare wines
• Conversations and camaraderie with like-minded couples
• Exclusive gatherings at Wine Spectator Award–winning restaurants and member-hosted private venues
• Relaxed corkage negotiated on groups behalf
• Access to wine collection concierge services
• Access to rare winery allocations and personal cellar acquisitions 
• Nominal Annual Member Dues ($200) per couple. 

Whether you’re building your cellar, expanding your palate, or simply enjoying the social side of fine wine, this group offers something special — a place to uncork, unwind, and elevate your wine journey.
Let’s raise a glass to curiosity, connection, and the uncompromising pursuit of great wine.
Cheers!