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Thursday, September 17, 2026 5-7P

Meet the Winemakers

An extraordinary event, where you'll meet two makers.

This Thursday, we have two exceptional meet the winemaker events for you.

La Famille Penet

An Evening with Alexandre Penet. This Thursday, Champagne comes to The Spirited Gourmet. 5-7P, we’re honored to welcome Alexandre Penet of La Famille Penet for a special evening dedicated to the art, precision, and beauty of Champagne.

What makes this one worth showing up for? You won’t simply be tasting these Champagnes. You’ll be tasting them with the man who makes them. Hear Alexandre share the stories behind the bottles, his philosophy in the cellar, and his distinctly modern approach to Champagne. Taste, ask questions, and discover the details that turn a great glass of Champagne into something truly memorable.

Come curious. Leave knowing Champagne a little better.

Alexandre Penet Champagne Extra Brut - 750ml

A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier produced with zero dosage. Zesty mineral-tinged citrus and orchard fruit aromas are complemented by deeper hints of toasted brioche and honey. Dry and incisive on the palate, offering bitter lemon pith, pear skin and chamomile flavors and a suggestion of smokiness. Closes taut and nervy, with a subtle floral quality.

$74.00

Penet-Chardonnet Champagne / Hypothesis Grand Cru - 750ml

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on limestone from Verzy and Verzenay based on the 2022 vintage, partly vinified in oak, with older wines from their perpetual reserve begun in 2011. This opens with a fruity and fresh bouquet with notes of raspberries and brioche as well as subtle lactic notes. Powerful on the palate, with a creamy mousse and delicately bitter phenolic hints. The acidity is quite soft, and you can sense the ripe grapes but the freshness is there.

$78.00

Penet-Chardonnet Grand Cru Champagne / Hypothesis Blanc de Noirs - 750ml

The Penet-Chardonnet's Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru is a pure Pinot Noir picked in Verzy and Verzenay, based mostly on the 2018 vintage with reserve wines aged in solera. With a slightly amber color, the wine develops toasty and spicy aromas, complemented by undergrowth and red fruit notes. The palate is particularly vinous yet fresh and balanced, with a long, pure finish.

$85.00

Alexandre Penet Rose Champagne Extra Brut / Premier Cru - 750ml

The Premier Cru Rosé Extra Brut is a pronounced, medium-bodied Champagne, vinified and partially aged for over 8 months in oak barrels before being blended with Perpetual Reserve wines. This elegant rosé Champagne displays a delicate red color and wonderful aromas of ripe cherries with a subtle spicy note. On the palate, it is full-bodied and always possesses an underlying freshness that balances the overall character, resulting in a wonderfully satisfying finish.

$86.00

MEET ALMA the WINEMAKER

Alma is much more than a concept or a brand. Alma is a shared feeling that connects roots, knowledge, people and territories. It is an emotional bond that unites artisan and genuine projects around wine and its culture; always with passion and authenticity as motivating and inspiring elements.

This common way of working is based on creating unforgettable experiences around wine with the higher purpose of becoming inspiring elements and building a unique and lasting legacy.

Ossian Quintaluna Verdejo - 750ml, 2024

Quintaluna captures the most authentic and pure expression of Verdejo from Segovia. Sourced from Nieva, Quintaluna is a village wine grown in sandy soils, surrounded by pine forests and shaped by an extreme climate. It's here that the vines develop a distinctive character. Quintaluna stands as a true reflection of its origin — a terroir with centuries of winemaking tradition. Sands that connect a vineyard to a unique and unrepeatable history. A vibrant Verdejo, marked by genuine freshness and a strong sense of identity.

$28.00