Classic Club Insider

NOW POURING 3 TOP WINES TO ENJOY The Ridge Estate 2020 Chardonnay, Snata Cruz $45 per bottle Bold, with wonderful intensity, this white features a core of peach, pineapple and toasted spice notes that show overtones of salted butterscotch. The body is buttery and smooth, with a hint of white flowers and honeycrisp apple on the finish, while a touch of beeswax and nutmeg lingers. u u u Vine Cliff, 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville $35 per bottle A sleek, elegant style, with jazzy, mocha-scented oak weav- ing into the rich, earth- and min- eral-accented fabric. u u u Trefethen 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oak Knoll $35 per bottle The wine is still dark black-pur- ple, and the aromatic currant and berry fruits are blue, tender and enticing, with skilled and seam- less oak integration. 'W ine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance," Benjamin Franklin said. Apparently, Bellatrix Restaurant patrons agree. "The Wine Club has been very well received," said Food and Beverage Di- rector Anthony Nespoli. "Membership is growing as the word gets out about all the perks." Launched in late 2020, the Wine Club offers a plethora of benefits among the three different membership categories: Enthusiast, Connoisseur and Collector. Included are advanced reservations to any wine dinners and special events; discounted admission of 10 percent for up to four guests; waived corkage fees on all purchased bottles from the Club; discounts of 15-25 percent on bottle purchases off the wine list when dining; and the ability to order wines through Bellatrix Restaurant at reduced prices. Perhaps the most compelling reason that someone should join the Wine Club? "Lately, members have mentioned that the complimentary storage on-site in our cellar was the selling point that made them join," Nespoli said. Indeed, that particular perk is good for up to 36 bottles at Bellatrix Restau- rant. Wine purchased through the Club may be stored for the calendar year of the membership through December 31. One more perk that's gaining steam is complimentary access for Wine Club members to select events and tastings. "With all of our upcoming wine events planned for next season and how admission to those events is complimen- tary for Wine Club members that we will see a growth in the Club from that perk." Amid all of those perks, it's very likely Benjamin Franklin would feel right at home at Classic Club. WELCOME TO THE CLUB Perks and benefits abound for Classic Club wine enthusiasts BELLATRIX RESTAURANT C L I C K H E R E TO L E A R N M O R E A B O U T T H E W I N E C LU B A N D R E Q U E S T A N A P P L I C AT I O N TO J O I N

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