The Grape Tray

06/19/2026

06/16/2026

Taste 3 French Sparkling Wines at VR Wine (Vintage Reserve Wine) located at 1552 E Champlain Drive, STE 109, Fresno, CA 93720. VR Wine is the sister store to The Grape Tray. Try these 3 for only $20. Available noon to 7pm on Saturday, June 20th, 2026. Marcel Cabelier Cremant du Jura Brut, Ruinart Brut Rosé Champagne NV and V***e Clicquot Ponsardin Yellow Label Brut Champagne

Anne Sewell 93 Points

Marcel Cabelier Crémant du Jura Brut
The Marcel Cabelier Crémant du Jura Brut is zesty and fresh with aromas of peony, hibiscus, pink grapefruit, and strawberry. On the palate, the wine has vibrant acidity and flavors of blood orange, lime zest, and lemonade. This wine is refreshing and bright and definitely over-delivers for wines in this category.
$25

Wine Spectator 93 Points

Ruinart Brut Rosé Champagne NV
Well-cut acidity is a refreshing sweep in this refined, sculpted rosé Champagne. Frames flavors of white peach, dried white cherry, raspberry coulis and salted Marcona almond as they ride the satiny mousse alongside accents of oyster shell, pickled ginger and lemon thyme. A streak of chalky minerality emerges to drive the finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Drink now through 2030.
$105

Tasting Panel 93 points
V***e Clicquot Ponsardin Yellow Label Brut Champagne
At a glance, the iconic yellow label connotes and invites celebration and with one sip, the vibrant Pinot Noir-dominant wine inside invariably gets it underway Aromas of baked apple and quince are energetically dappled with salted almond and white blossom, while the fairly ty fleshy mouthfeel intersects neatly with firm acidity amid intimations of red berry and pastry.
$55.95

06/16/2026

Taste 3 Classica Cabernets at VR Wine (Vintage Reserve Wine), the Sister Store to The Grape Tray. VR Wine is located at 1552 E Champlain Drive, STE 109, Fresno, CA 93720. Taste the 2021 Silver Oak Alexander Valley, the 2021 Heitz Napa and the 2023 Turnbull Napa. Taste all 3 for only $20. Available noon to 7pm on Friday, June 19th.

Decanter 99 Points

2021 Heitz Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Remarkably pure and fresh. Pristine black cherry and blackberry, layered with beautiful violet aromas. Everything builds with precision and focus, supported by gorgeously firm, taut, mineral-rich tannins that bring energy and drive. The wine is compact and tightly wound at this youthful stage, its intensity truly emblematic of the vintage.
$64.95

Wine Enthusiast 93 Points

2023 Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
The appellation blend from this notable estate, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley checks in as 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc. Deep purple-hued, it offers beautifully pure aromatics of crème de cassis, graphite, crushed stone and violets. I love its overall purity, it's medium to full-bodied, has a layered, fresh, focused mouthfeel, and enough tannins to keep it drinking nicely for 10-15 years if well stored. Drink 2025-2038. $44.95

2021 Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep garnet with a ruby rim. The nose opens with classic aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark cherry, layered with cedar, sweet to***co, and warm baking spice. The palate is polished and generous, with ripe black fruit carried on a bright acidity that keeps the wine lifted and precise. Notes of cocoa, vanilla, and graphite build through the midpalate, carrying into a long, smooth finish built on silky tannins. Cassis, cedar, and savory nuances linger. This is a timeless expression of Silver Oak, refined, approachable, and built to age gracefully. Drink now–2045. $199.99

06/16/2026

Bonus Tasting at VR Wine (Vintage Reserve Wine) Sister Store to The Grape Tray. On Thursday, June 18th there will be a bonus tasting in addition to our feature tasting. J. Pahlmeyer, son of Jayson Pahlmeyer will be here to present the highly rated Wayfarer Wines FROM 2PM TO 3PM ONLY. You will get to try 6 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay by the Pahlmeyer family for only $10 and speak to J.

Your line up will include:
J. Pahlmeyer, son of Jayson Pahlmeyer will be at VR Wine from 2pm to 3pm Thursday, June 18th for a Bonus Wine Tasting FOR ONLY $10!

and he will be showing:

2024 WF2 Pinot Noir - New Release!
2023 Wayfarer, Pinot Noir The Estate 96+ pts Jeb Dunnuck
2023 Ways of Wayfarer Prince Hill Pinot Noir Dundee Oregon 94 pts Vinous
2023 WF2 Chardonnay
2023 Wayfarer, Chardonnay The Estate 98 pts Jeb Dunnuck
2023 Ways of Wayfarer Waters Ranch Chardonnay Atlas Peak Napa 95 pts Jeb Dunnuck

06/16/2026

There are 2 tastings at VR Wine (Vintage Reserve Wine) on Thursday, June 18th, 2026. VR Wine is the Sister Store to The Grape Tray located at 1552 E Champlain Drive, STE 109, Fresno, CA 93720. Featured on the 18th, Jayson Cabernet Napa 2022 and the Pahlmeyer Chardonnay 2023. Taste both for $20/tasting available noon to 7pm. The Bonus Tasting on this date will feature J. Pahlmeyer!

James Suckling 97 points
2023 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay Napa Valley
Very toasty and bold in aromas, then rich, saturated and deep in flavors. A full-bodied, ripe and concentrated wine that offers smoky oak, toasted walnuts, baked apples and a touch of honey in the lingering finish. So dense and long. A beautiful wine in a dramatic style. Drink now or hold.
$119.99

Decanter 95 points
2022 Jayson by Pahlmeyer Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
This is a very polished wine in 2022, well-built with neatly knit tannins that form a solid foundation for the dark currant and blackberry fruit that floods the mid-palate. Good depth of concentration and driving energy create a sense of tension and vibrancy. Indeed not a shy wine, yet more approachable, with tannins almost melting away on the finish—very characteristic of the warm vintage. Grape sources include William Hill and Broken Rock in Napa, Stagecoach, Waters, and Round Pond in Rutherford, along with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from the iconic Monte Rosso Vineyard in Sonoma. Grapes are sorted by hand, fermented in stainless steel with a small percentage in oak tanks, and then aged for 15 months in 80% new French oak.
$94.99

06/16/2026

At VR Wine (Vintage Reserve Wine) Sister Store to The Grape Tray, located at 1552 E Champlain Drive, STE 109, Fresno, CA 93720, taste 3 World Class 2024 vintage Sauvignon Blancs for only $10/tasting. Available Wednesday, June 17th from noon to 7pm. Try the newly released Twomey by Silver Oak, the Duckhorn and the Mont Damnes Sancerre by Henri Bourgeois.

2024 Duckhorn Vineyards North Coast Sauvignon Blanc
Winery Notes: From the first swirl, this Sauvignon Blanc captivates with aromas of candied pineapple and guava, layered with a delicate flourish of key lime blossom. On the palate, vibrant notes of fresh melon take center stage, balanced by a lively acidity that lends energy and precision. A silky texture carries the wine to a focused finish, where a hint of minerality adds intrigue and finesse. Crisp, expressive and beautifully crafted, this wine is a stunning reflection of North Coast Sauvignon Blanc. Varietal Composition: 86% Sauvignon Blanc, 14% Sémillon
$23.95

James Suckling 93 Points

2024 Twomey Sauvignon Blanc
Green apples, Meyer lemons, jonquils and a hint of white chalk on the nose; The palate is richer and creamier than one might expect from a California sauvignon blanc, more like a Bordeaux blanc, with flavors of ripe mangoes and lime zest. A satisfying and delicious light- to medium-bodied wine. Composition: Napa County: 50% & Sonoma County: 50% Blend: 91% Sauvignon Blanc, 6% Sauvignon Gris, 2% Chardonnay, 1% Semillon
$36

James Suckling 92 Points

2024 Henri Bourgeois Sancerre
La Côte des Monts Damnés
This balanced and delicious white has aromas of sliced apples, fresh herbs and a hint of green pears. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Textured, with volume and energy on the palate and a crunchy, flavorful finish of excellent length.
$51.99

06/16/2026

At VR Wine (Vintage Reserve Wine), Sister Sore to The Grape Tray. Located at 1552 E Champlain Drive, STE 109, Fresno, CA 93703. Taste 3 Collectible 2023 vintage Red Rhone Blends from Saint-Damien Winery for only $15/tasting. Noon to 7pm, Tuesday, June16th. Featured are Saint-Damien Vacqueyras, the single vineyard Gigondas from La Louisianne and the single vineyard from Les Souteyardes.

Wine Spectator 90 Points

2023 Domaine Saint-Damien Vacqueyras Selection
A polished, modern style, with a delicious burst of ripe red fruit and snappy licorice on the mouthfilling, juicy palate. Apple wood smoke, vanilla bean paste and graphite sit in the backdrop; this is a substantial and seductive version. Drink now through 2030. 400 cases imported.
$40

Jeb Dunnuck 98 Points

2023 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas
“Les Souteyrades”
Based on 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre and aged 12 months in foudres, the 2023 Gigondas Les Souteyrades is possibly the most exotic of the lineup from Saint-Damien. Kirsch liqueur, blackberries, exotic flowers, and sappy, garrigue-like nuances all define the bouquet, and it's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, layered, seamless mouthfeel, an incredible mix of richness and elegance, and a gorgeous finish. It's another absolutely riveting Gigondas from this estate that readers should sn**ch up! Drink 2026-2037.
$50

Jeb Dunnuck 98 points

2023 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas
"La Louisianne"
A bigger, richer wine based mostly on Grenache from a single parcel around the estate on the lower plain of Gigondas, the 2023 Gigondas La Louisiane shows darker blackberries and kirsch intermixed with ground pepper, sappy garrigue, and some meaty, spicy nuances that give this an ultra-classic Gigondas style. It's medium to full-bodied on the palate and has a pure, focused mouthfeel, ultra-fine yet building tannins, and integrated acidity. It's a brilliant effort that will stand toe to toe with anything in the vintage and should drink well over the coming 15+ years. $52