Summer Wine Tasting at The Grove

great wines from around the world and back! — to Cali that is, of course. one white Austrian, a rose from France, a Syrah from California’s Mendocino and to close, another red from italy. very generous pours. my favorites were the rose and italian. i have not been a fan of roses (accent on the «e’s» please!!) in the past, but i think they are definitely back «in»… really light and refreshing, with a blush… it’s my new fun wine, sun wine… cheers to summer love wine!
the event was nicely planned. setting was very elegant and relaxed. the jazzy trio added a nice touch to the evening. Silverlake Wines is knowledgeable about the wines they set forth for tasting. very friendly and easy going. great way to promote their business. i would definitely pay a visit when I’m in the area. the only detail that i would elevate at this event would be their helpings on appetizers. there was one cheese platter for the entire event set on one of the tables. it would be nice if they had broken this up into smaller platters for several tables. that way, all guests wouldn’t have to gather at, or rather, swarm awkwardly to one small table. additionally, hors d’oeuvres came up a bit short as well. i also noticed that guests were anticipating more bites to come with their very generous pours of wine. would be nice if the wine and appetizer quantities were more balanced. aside from this note, i enjoyed the evening and was delighted by a sweet mid-​week treat!
thank you Katie B., for allowing me to be part of this tasting, as well as the free parking voucher!
Summer Wine Tasting is a $ 20 event that happens on Wednesday evenings at The Grove. good value for the quantity of wine, I’m sure every wine lover will find at least one or two they really enjoy. also a great way to get over the hump this summer!

Awesome wine event! Normally tickets are $ 20 but thanks to Unilocal,i got complimentary tickets. This event is worth paying for though. $ 5 of each ticket sale goes to the Art of Elysium benefitting kids in need. Didn’t I say this event was AWESOME?! My hubby made a generous donation to this event and we were inspired by this organization helping kids in need. Cheers to the Art of Elysium!
Located in the grassy area, this event will go on every Wednesday till July 2 and you get to enjoy live music, appetizers, and taste 4 different wines from around the globe. SCORE! This particular event was hosted by Silverlake Wine. Three thumbs up! The owner we met was extremely generous on their pour and knowledgeable on the wines he serves. He even gave us a brief history of how he started up his business. They did a Wine-​tastic job hosting!
Silverlake wine here I come. My wine rack needs some stocking. :) You have made it to my list of places to try. BOOKMARKED!
Thanks to Unilocal,the Grove, and Silverlake wine for a superb evening. We had a great time.

This is truly a darling way to spend a Wine-​derful Wednesday!
Normally tickets are $ 20 per person with $ 5 of the proceeds going to The Art of Elysium. This particular evening i won complimentary tix, YAY! But $ 20 is a great price considering everything the event comes with.
The ambiance is superb. It is located in the center of the grove near Nordstrom in a small grassy area. It is blocked off from public access, so immediately you feel like VIP. The opening ceremony consisted of a water show to music which was cool and entertaining. Small bites were being passed around. So no you wont get full but you will be satisfied.
There was the one gentlemen who did monopolize on the cheese platter, using his belly to knock other away from his self-​claimed delights. But the cheese I did manage to try was tasty.
The absolute best part of this event is the wine. Although its called a «tasting» it was in no sense just a tasting. You were allowed to drink as many glasses as your heart and mind allowed. Most of the attendees were feeling quite alright.
Overall great place to socialize with friends or to meet new ones. Great ambiance and your supporting a great cause. Will certainly have to come again :)

If I had one word come to mind about this Function and or this night, I would have to say «Exuberant»…
First the venue at the Grove is immaculate, I personally think Rick Caruso and his team are amazing with what they build for indoor and outdoor spaces, with beautiful Architectures and Tranquil water shows in the Outdoor shopping venues, it makes you want to come out and Shop! Their service is also on Key, that says allot for both the Grove and Americana on Brand.
The Wine event was set up in the Grass area next to the Water situated perfectly. To compliment there were small snacks and Wine sponsored by Silverlake Wine, who did an Excellent job hosting it.
Silverlake Wine is now on my list for venue’s anytime I want to take my Baby out for dinner and Wine. The staff and owner we met not only poured good tasting Wine, they were also Fantastic.
The event was also to help support the Asylum team (forgive me for miss spelling that) I should check my credit card bill for the correct spelling since I did make a Donation for a great cause. They help All Children in need, that are in the Hospital. I love Kids, and anything I can do, I’d probably do it for them!
I would definitely go to this event Again.

What a cool way to spend a warm night! I was lucky enough to get 2 tickets to this event through Unilocal,which generously included parking at the Grove. Is that not the fanciest, bougiest parking structure entrance you’ve EVER seen? Anyway, my Unilocal buddies Tiffany D, Michelle J, Tara C, Shanon Y, Marcus L, Mike F, Nicole A, Vinh T, John H and I were all in for a treat with this event.
This will go on every Wednesday evening for most of the summer. Tickets are normally $ 20 (which is pretty dang good for appetizers, 4 glasses of wine or more if the pourer is feeling happy, and live music). This evening was hosted by Silverlake Wines, which was already one of my favorite little shops. Reps from the store brought 4 different summery wines that they picked out from the store to share with us. They were very friendly and informative. We wanted to try the 3^rd and 4^th glass again, and that was no big deal. Apparently, Silverlake Wines will be at this event for a few more weeks, with different picks each time, and then a new vendor will come in. Great way to try out some new sips!
Servers made their way around with some light bites, such as fruit/​nuts/​cheese trays, mushroom quiches, and hummus/​veggie cups. It was a perfect, classy outdoor event. Whatever you think about The Grove, you have to admit that it’s so freaking pretty. The live jazz band helped create the perfect summer night setting, and the best way to unwind from a mid-​week work day.
5 stars for a wonderful evening! Thank you Unilocal,The Grove, and Silverlake Wines for your hospitality!

Don’t you feel fufu drinking wine, with beautiful jazz music play in the background, while people at the Grove watched?
I LOVE Grove events, they are so thoughtful and always have the coolest events! I was here for their DATE NIGHT and that was a blast, this wine event was just as fun!
We were able to try 4 different types of wine while enjoying delicious hors d’œuvre !
Thank you Grove and Unilocal

Thank you Katie B for the tickets and The Grove for a wonderful night! It was an excellent event and a perfect date night event for my bf and I. It was a great ending to a somber day we had having attended my bf’s grandma’s funeral that morning…
Anyways, normally the event was $ 20 a person, which actually wasn’t a bad deal. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, I think my name was spelled completely wrong on the list… but the person checking us in was nice and I showed them my email from Unilocal and had no problems getting into this wine tasting.
There was jazzing music from a live band playing all night and they sounded excellent. You get 4 wine tastings in which Silver Lake Wine was incredibly generous with the portions. You literally got 4 nearly full glasses on wine! If you are a lightweight like me, you could totally get drunk. I went light on the tastings as I was driving, but my bf wasn’t and so they totally filled up his glasses. He was tipsy by the end of the night and knocked out on the way home!
The small bites unfortunately were hard to get a hold of. I only saw one person with the food trays and everytime a food tray came out, people literally swarmed it and everything was gone before we could try anything! I saw lots of pics posted, but the only things we got to try was the veggie sticks in the dip and some stuff from the cheese platter. We gave up on even trying to access any other food trays… It would have been better if they had a place set up for the food or didn’t always just leave it on the same table… oh well… my bf and I still had a great time! Some people bought blankets which was an excellent idea as there is no seating. It’s only standing room or sitting in the grass. The tables are high tables in which you stand at.
I’m very excited for other events to come! Thank you again Katie B, Unilocal,and The Grove for an excellent date night! Perfect ending to a somber day.

Such a wonderful event! Thank you Unilocal for inviting us!
I definitely loved the great atmosphere and that live band really topped off the night for me!
There were a couple sprawled out cocktail tables and I also saw some people bring picnic blankets and just sat on the grass! Wish I did the same! I do strongly advise bringing a jacket since there were no heat lamps and it did get really chilly towards the end of the evening!
We were served several small bites, which weren’t bad but nothing to write home about either. The wine was okay but the service was outstanding and everyone was really friendly! All for a good cause too!

So the event was also to raise awareness for The Art of Elysium which is really nice since I spent some time in the hospital as a kid and a kid in a hospital is very very boring…
Very central location and easy to get to being at The Grove. The set up was the grassy area next to the fountain at The Grove. We got there early so there was no wait for us. They had a nice live jazz band, wine from Silver Lake Winery, some appetizers, people brought their own blankets, and some even brought their dogs.
The wine was really nice, we got to try 4 different wines and all the employees from Wilver Lake Wineries knew the wine that was there and the pairings for them.
What was lacking was the appetizers since there were only 2 – 3 items: hummus and vegetables, quiche, and a cheese platter (but no crackers on the platter…)
Parking was free at either the valet or the grove parking structure… always a plus… thank you Unilocal and Summer Wine Tasting event!!!

Wine-​o-​riffic!
Thanks Unilocal for two tix + validated valet parking. The event was easy to get to and we came right on time (7pm) so there was no line for check-​in and we were there to snag a small high-​top table and food in a jiffy.
Four wines were served (see pics for wine choices) that were all delicious and hefty pours… definitely more than a traditional wine tasting at a winery; and I looked them up post-​fact and they are affordable choices so I’m glad to try them out first!
Snacks were available on passed trays — we tried the crudités with hummus, some of the pizzas that came out, and a toast with artichoke (the best of the bunch). There were a few more passed apps that we missed since they were all attacked by the people/​hawks as soon as the servers arrived. There was also a large platter of cheese and grapes placed on one of the tables… the strangest part was that someone had commandeered that table for themselves so it was awkward to get the cheese. Also, some of the cheese was not pre-​cut, was goopy and had no crackers! That all aside, since we love cheese, nothing could stop us and we had it all anyway! :D
There was live music, the grove was nicely lit up at night, so overall the ambiance was perfection. I would easily return for another pleasant $ 20 evening.

This was a very nice event. The Grove is my happy place and it made for the best location.
The staff was amazing. The guys pouring the wine were amazing. They were knowledgeable and friendly. I definitely have a favorite, the Spot on Syrah.
The apps were great to hold us over until we went home for dinner. I enjoyed all of the bites and the cheese plate.
The live music was great as well. This was the perfect after work set. I had a wonderful time.
Thank you Silverlake Wines and the Grove!

My first ever Unilocal Elite event! It was a really relaxing evening, perfect for hump day! The event was hosted in the grassy area at the Grove with a live band, wine tastings, and little bites. Silverlake Wines was generous enough to spot the wine and proceeds went to The Art of Elysium. I believe this will be a weekly event at the Grove every Wednesday evening.
The first wine was the Berger Gruner vetliner Kremstal 2013 from Austria. It was a very dry white and I liked it, pretty refreshing especially since a sugary wine on a hot evening could be too sticky sweet and will only make you thirsty.
Second was the Château de Rouet Rose Provence 2013 from France, probably my least favorite, it wasn’t like a traditional rose and I thought it a bit bland, even more so than the first white.
Spot on syrah from Mendocino was a deep dark red, which I enjoyed. However, I’m not sure about the alcohol content in this but it seemed super strong.
The last was the Ausonia «Apollo» Montepulciano from Italy. This or the white was probably my favorite.
The wine tastings are supposed to change each week so theoretically one could come every single week and try new wines. They were also incredibly generous with the pours I left a very happy girl. No two sips like in napa, solvang or temecula. The food was very good but there definitely could have been more. The poor servers were swarmed with hungry Unilocalers when they brought out little artichoke bites or flatbreads with mushroom or spinach. Anyways, it’s a great idea, go to the grove to hang out, enjoy live music and wine whilst you benefit others less fortunate.

I was lucky enough to get two complimentary tickets to this event and had such a blast. My girl and I have been on a paleo challenge for almost six weeks now and if I was going to cheat, of course it was going to be for wine! There were five wonderful wines from Silver Lake Winery and the individuals who were pouring were so friendly and knowledgeable. One of them was the owner himself, Randy, and both my girl and I thought that we recognized him and so we asked. Turns out, he also owns our favorite Pasadena winery, Everson Royce. Of course this kind of quality of wines and knowledge would be from the same individuals, I should have known!
I’m so glad to have gone for free, but at $ 20 for a glass of 4 different wines, this is really an awesome deal that I would have paid for (and I HIGHLY recommend people attending for the next few weeks that these summer wine tastings are still going on at The Grove!). The hor d’ouevres were wonderful, particularly the velveeta and spinach pizza and the truffle and mushroom pizza that were served at the end of the evening. My only complaint is that there weren’t very many hor d’ouevres and every time the caterers brought one plate out, people swooped in and attacked like vultures. Maybe a bit more small bites next time?
The jazz band played the entire time and the whole event was so peaceful and laid-​back. It was like finding a little oasis in the middle of the craziness of LA. All of this for a great cause as well, The Art of Elysium. We couldn’t leave a complimentary event without giving back a little, so we purchased an art set that would be given to the children that are assisted through The Art of Elysium. Afterward, we sat on the grass and enjoyed our wine and food in the beautiful summer evening. What a relaxing and wonderful event.

I just got back from an exciting trip from Boston and was immediately able to attend this event! Home Sweet Home!
Summer Wine Tasting was a pretty cool event, and I guess it’s the first time Silver Lake Winery were present at the Grove. The 4 wines were all pretty good. We started off with an Austrian white wine, had a French rose, and followed up with 2 reds. I particularly liked the red ones. The 2 guys pouring for all of us were very friendly and poured with a heavy hand, which led to a berry good time. I guess my only request would be for them to make pairing recommendations (which foods to eat with these wines).
It was a super chill event. My +1 and I were able to mingle with some of the other guests ( Unilocalers and civilians haha). I guess I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. It was basically a cocktail party, which could’ve used a bit more of those tall tables and maybe could’ve had a notice to invite guests to bring blankets to sit on. I saw a few people who did this, which would’ve made for a nice picnic-​ish setting.
For the finger foods, the cheese/​fruit platter could probably have been in a better location and on a more distinguishable table. It was hiding on one of the standing tables, so I barely got to see if since people were standing around there. The quiche and pizza slices were pretty tasty as well.
Oh! There was live music as well. It was some nice jazz background music, which was pleasant to watch.
It got a bit chilly last night, but overall, I think this will be a pretty cool little date idea for the next few weeks!
P. S. If you’re supposed to park at the Grove, do NOT park at the Farmers Market parking lot. Sigh…

A nice wine event at the Grove. Thank you to Katie B and the Grove for this great event. We got to try 4 different wines and lots of bruschetta samples! The first two wines were probably my favorite and the pours were pretty generous too! Thank you Silver Lake Wines!

This is such a cute event, especially when it’s going to get warmer in the summer.
4 different wine tasting, the first 2 were my favorite, especially the Berger from Austria. The guys were very informative about the history of each wine and friendly too!
Small bites were good but gone so fast!
The flower arrangements on each table were so beautiful and the live band playing was really nice. I just wish they had a few more tables around.
I was glad I was able to experience this after winning 2 free tickets. Pretty awesome. Everyone was so friendly and nice!

Yay, first event I finally got into myself! Thanks Katie B. for organizing this event. I had a lot of fun. We had 4 different wine tastings, and they were really generous with the pour. They also explained to us the difference between each wine in depth. Awesome service. Thanks Silver Lake Wines.
The food was pretty good too. On top of that, there was some live music going on, which really helped set the mood for a relaxing evening. I hope I can go to more of these.

Awesome event located in the middle of The Grove. Drinking wine, nibbling on tasty bites and enjoying the cool evening breeze while listening to jazz, what could be better? And to top it off, you can give back by donating to a children’s charity so you leave with your belly and heart full.
There was a decent crowd but there was hardly a wait at the wine table. There were four wines being served and the two gentlemen from Silverlake Wine were so friendly and thorough in describing the origin of each wine.
The hors d’oeuvres were tray passed and I felt so bad for those poor servers because they were bombarded with people once they came out from the corner. But if you park yourself at that specific corner, you’ll definitely be able to enjoy all the food selections to be had which was about 4 different ones.
Some people were prepared and brought out picnic blankets and dogs seemed to be welcomed.
This was a great experience so a big thanks to Unilocal for introducing and inviting us out to this event! Will definitely come back to indulge in some fabulous wine while supporting a great cause.

It was such a beautiful day today. It was warm, breezy, and the sky was actually blue as opposed to smoggy LA gray. It was the perfect Wednesday for Wine Tasting at the Grove!
My friend and I arrived around 6:50 and checked in. We received a pretty envelope with our parking ticket inside. We mistakenly parked at the Farmer’s Market area which didn’t count towards the comp parking. Oops!
Once inside, we headed towards the wine table, since this was a wine tasting event after all! Silverlake Wine had out four types of wine to sample. I’m pretty lightweight so I sampled the first wine which had a smaller alcohol content. It was crisp, kind of spicy! My friend really enjoyed that one. After receiving our wine and hearing a bit about its history from the awesome creators of Silverlake Wine, we began to walk around. There were some servers walking about handing out some crudités and small bites of crackers and cheese. Pretty tasty.
There was a table for the NPO Elysium and i went and spoke with them since I’m from the non profit sector as well. The music was also perfect – light, jaunty, and pretty. It fit the night and event very well.
Overall it was a fun thing to do on a Wednesday night. There was a substantial crowd and my only complaint is that whenever food was put out, it was gone in 10 seconds and actually kind of scary to watch, haha! But I’m glad I went because I got to donate to a great organization, sample some yummy wine, and meet fellow Unilocalers!

What an amazing experience! Wednesday night at the Grove with complimentary valet, an entrance to the wine tasting, yummy bites, live music, and wine. The wine selection was excellent: 1) Berger Gruner Veltliner Kremstal 2013 from Austria; 2) Château de Rouet Rose Provense 2013 from France; 3) Spot On Syrah Mendocino 2007 from California; and 4) Ausonia «Apollo» Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2012 from Italy
For the h’ordeuvres, there was a cheese platter with brie, cheddar, cranberries and caramelized walnuts; toasted flatbread with mushrooms, bruschetta with garlic, capers and artichoke; bacon quiche with caramelized onions; and hummus with cheese and vegetables (carrot, cucumber, celery, and radish). Yum!
The staff working the event were very efficient in getting the guests into the gated area, getting out the h’ordeuvres, and serving the wine. The people who served wine educated us on each wine and where it was from, so it was a very interesting experience. We had a great time and were so happy that we were invited to this event through Unilocal Elite Events. Thank you, Katie B. and Silver Lake Wine =)