Vive La France! 🇫🇷
A month of French wines, traditions, and reasons to raise a glass.
This November, explore the wines and traditions of France, from elegant Burgundian Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to festive Champagne, the joyful arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau, and hidden gems from lesser-known wine regions. There's something for every palate and plenty of reasons to celebrate!
As America marks its 250th anniversary, we're also raising a glass to our first major ally in the American Revolution and the country that gifted us the Statue of Liberty. Here's to a friendship worth celebrating!
And with Thanksgiving approaching, discover wonderful French wines to complement everything from the holiday toast to the feast itself.
À votre santé! Make the Secret Wine Bar your November destination. Gather your friends, stop in for a flight, discover a new favorite by the glass, or take home a bottle (or two). There's a whole lot of France waiting to be discovered, and we'd love to share it with you!
Upcoming Special Events
11/13 - The Rhone Rangers are Coming!
The Rhone Rangers are returning to San Francisco for the first time since 2017—and we’re welcoming them back at San Francisco Wine School! We'll be hosting a ticketed panel talk and tasting from 6:30-8:00, but before and after they'll be hangin' with us at the Secret Wine Bar. We'll be servin' up a special dinner menu that night too, so come mingle with the winemakers, enjoy a glass or grab a bottle to go. We'll be happy to see you there!
11/15 - Winemaker Jennie Murphy, Oxlee Graham
Jennie Murphy's journey into winemaking began with a chance discovery that transformed a future forensic scientist into one of California's most accomplished winemakers. After helping craft multiple 100-point wines during her 12 years at Paul Hobbs Winery, Jennie founded Oxlee Graham Wines to focus on distinctive vineyards, lesser-known varietals, and thoughtful, low-intervention winemaking.
She'll be here sharing her story at Vines & Voices, presented by Women for WineSense in the Clos de La Tech room 2:30-3:45 where guests will taste her exceptional wines that reflect her passion for both science and artistry. You can also meet her before and after the ticketed event in the Secret Wine Bar between 2:00 and 5:00p where select wines will be available to the public in flights, by the glass and by the bottle for here and to go - no ticket or fee required for Secret Wine Bar admission
11/19 - Le Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrivé!
The Beaujolais Nouveau has been ordered and will arrive November 19th! Come for a glass or a bottle to get your first taste of the 2026 harvest and kick off the holiday season. We'll be pouring it until it's gone and offering a special menu to commemorate the release!