Small Business Saturday has become a bit of an annual tradition at our little family-owned shop. This year we are joining with our neighbors to help host a Wellness Market from 10AM to 2PM Saturday Morning where we will be pouring some history - the Imperial Chateau Formula Sangria, a recipe from our founder and father Bronson. Then from 3-5PM we will have our Small Business Saturday Walkaround Tasting where we will be tasting 6 great wines to help you kick off the holiday season.

Our neighbors at Paradigm Beauty are the drivers behind this great Wellness Market featuring some local businesses. The Wellness Market will be in front of the shop (parking is available behind the building, just “loop around”) from 10-2 and we will be open and pouring some samples including a taste of history - our “Chateau Formula Sangria” originally developed by our founder and father Bronson Mela at the original Imperial Chateau stores. It’s a great morning opener! 

Small Business Saturday Wine Tasting

Then join us 3-5PM for our Small Business Saturday wine tasting! It doesn't get much smaller than us! Our small, family business has been around for 30 years, and the Imperial Chateau, our father's wine shop, for years before that. We really, REALLY appreciate the support that has kept us going these years - thank you for your decision to shop small with us!

Supporting small business owners helps foster vibrant and resilient local economies. Unlike large businesses, small businesses serve as the lifeblood of neighborhoods, offering unique products and services that reflect the distinct character of the area and our customers. Your purchase isn't just a transaction; it's an investment in the well-being of our community.

We will be tasting:

• Champagne Brut Rose by D'Armanville in Ville-Sur-Arce France
• Verdelho Blanco 2022 by Martinsancho in Rueda Spain
• Pinot Noir 2022 Maranges '1er Cru' by Xavier Monnot in Burgundy France
• Ripasso Valpolicella Classico 2021 'Il Bugiardo' by Buglioni in Verona Italy
• Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2023 'Sign of the Times' by Orin Swift Cellars
• Zinfandel 2021 'Evangelho Vineyard' by Turley Wine Cellars in Contra Costa County