In the shadow of the days and in the light of the night, the Alentejo whitewashing tradition (“caiado”) paints imagination and draws the path of every dream. With colors springing from the Earth, this wine brushes moments and must be drunk with the heart.

Densely textured, full of dusty tannins and with rich black fruits, this wine is hardly shy. It comes from ripe fruits, rich tannins and texture and juicy final acidity.  Fermentation in temperature controlled steel tanks and lagares followed by an extended maceration on skins. 

In 2015, at Quinta de São Sebastião, Aged 18 months. 5000 bottles were produced. Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title.

Location: Secret Loft, Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Guests: 6 max
Duration: 2 hours

Featured Guest: Elian Vero

Acclaimed science fiction author and speculative futurist based in Los Angeles.

Elian Vero’s breakout trilogy, The Resonant Age, envisions a near-future Earth where tea is more than a ritual—it’s a vessel of memory and encoded consciousness. Join Elian in an intimate salon where storytelling meets sensory exploration.

Tea Experience Curated by: Nari Utsuwa

Founder of Rising Steam Society, a futuristic tea house where tradition meets innovation.
Certified Tea Sommelier and narrative herbalist.

Nari introduces four speculative tea blends inspired by pivotal moments in Elian’s novels:

• Solar Fog Bai Mu Dan – white tea misted with Martian dew essence.

• Shadowroot Pu-erh – fermented black tea aged in obsidian echo-pots.

• NeoJade Sencha – engineered for lucid dreaming and empathic clarity.

• CryoChai – brewed with cryogenically preserved glacial botanicals.

Each tea is paired with a curated reading and discussion on the fusion of taste, memory, and imagined worlds.

Why Attend?

• Exclusive conversation with one of LA’s most imaginative voices in sci-fi

• Explore rare, otherworldly teas with a sommelier who blends narrative and flavor

• Connect with fellow creatives in a quiet, atmospheric setting

• Take home a signed chapbook and a sample of your favorite blend

Sommtable Singles Wine Tasting

Subtitle: Six seats. Portuguese and Spanish wines.
One unforgettable night. And maybe—your next great connection.

Description:
Spark meaningful conversation in an intimate tasting designed just for singles. With four distinct wine styles and only six guests, this is your chance to connect over shared sips, curated pairings, and the possibility of something more. Wine brings you together—what happens next is up to you.

Location: HERMOSA BEACH, CA (Address provided upon booking confirmation)

Date: May 29th 
Time: 5 PM - 7:30 PM

Wines Presented by: Sommtable Imports

A Curated Networking Experience for Founders, Creatives & Doers

Let’s face it—most networking events feel like bad speed dating with nametags and cold mini quiches. This is not that.

Sip & Scale is a tight circle, open conversation style experience for people building businesses, launching ideas, or just figuring out what’s next. We’re talking real connections over good wine—not elevator pitches shouted across hotel ballrooms.

It’s 6 seats. 6 stories. You’ll meet fellow entrepreneurs, side-hustlers, creatives, and leaders in an intimate setting where small group energy fuels meaningful conversation.

Who This Is For
Startup founders and early-stage builders

Solopreneurs, side-hustlers, freelancers

Product and brand creators

Operators, marketers, and growth-minded professionals

Anyone solving interesting problems and willing to share the ride

Whether you're pitching to VCs or surviving on vibes and caffeine, you’re welcome here.

What to Expect
Small-group format: Just 6 guests, intentionally selected

Roundtable-style conversation led by a Sommtable host (moderator, not micromanager)

Talk wins, roadblocks, pivot moments—and ask for feedback

Enjoy wine, light bites, and a rare chance to be both relaxed and inspired

This isn’t a panel. There’s no keynote. Just people who are in the arena, sharing space.

Tickets
Seats: 6 total

Cost: $50 per person (includes wine, bites, and connection worth more than a LinkedIn DM)

Why Sommtable Networking?
Because real conversations happen when the vibe is right and the wine is poured.

Sip & Scale is for the curious, the driven, and the not-afraid-to-admit-it’s-hard. We bring people together with intention—and a touch of tannin.

Imagine sitting at an elegantly set dinner table, joined by a sommelier and five other strangers, each with their own entrepreneurial stories to share. As the sommelier expertly pairs wines with each course, the conversation flows from the challenges of building a business—navigating uncertainty, scaling, and finding balance—to the personal victories that make it all worthwhile. With each glass, the group delves deeper into the rewards of their journeys, from moments of breakthrough to the fulfillment of creating something meaningful. This intimate setting fosters connection, inspiration, and the chance to learn from others' unique experiences over a shared passion for wine and business.

In the shadow of the days and in the light of the night, the Alentejo whitewashing tradition (“caiado”) paints imagination and draws the path of every dream. With colours springing from the Earth, this wine brushes moments and must be drunk with the heart.  

Clear and crystalline wine with a citrine colour. To the nose its shows the irreverence of its youth, suggesting lemon notes and ripe pineapple, complemented with a floral touch and a nice sense of minerality. In the mouth, its freshness and harmony are surprising and its long finish is full of vigour. A versatile wine with a strong personality, perfect for enjoying good moments in life.

On the plains of Alentejo instants are depicted as a whole. In each bottle a land’s self-portrait opens. That is how we keep eternal truths, in the instants we feel.

Dark ruby colour. The nose is intense, with notes of blueberry, ripe plum and dark chocolate.

It is broad and balanced on the palate, with polished tannins that lead us to a long and persistent finish.

PAIR WITH This wine has soul and is a good match for white meat, game or simply pasta or soft and intense cheese.

GRAPE VARIETY 40% ARAGONEZ 30% TOURIGA NACIONAL 30% ALICANTE BOUSCHET

    

On the plains of Alentejo instants are depicted as a whole. In each bottle a land’s self-portrait opens. That is how we keep eternal truths, in the instants we feel.

Of clear and bright aspect, it presents citrine yellow color. In the aroma we have freshness and exoticism, records of lime and lemon tree in balance with notes of white fruit and a pleasant mineral sensation. In the mouth it is young and vibrant, it follows the profile of the nose, tropical notes of fresh pineapples that lead us to an almost sweet, fresh and persistent finish. For the table or the esplanade, a very versatile company.

Vineyards that give rise to fresh and remarkable wines grow on the plains of Campo Maior. Is was on this undulating back that arch. Siza Vieira designed the distinctive lines of this winery. That is how you design a landscape and how you dream wines that make this a Major winery.

Winemaker: Paulo Laureano and Carlos Rodrigues.

Producer Adega Mayor

Region / Appellation Alentejo

Country Hierarchy Portugal

Wine Style Red – Rich and Intense

Grape / Blend Alicante Bouschet – Aragonez – Trincadeira

Food Suggestion Beef and Venison

Alcohol15%

Residual Sugar0.5 g/L 

Blend 60% Alicante Bouschet, 30% Syrah & 10% Touriga Nacional

Maturation Oaked

Total Production Volume 24,000 – 60,000 Bottles

Closure Type Cork

Whenever we look further, the earth shows itself completely and lets us see further. On the plains that look like seas, the rolling cornfields dance with the elements and the vineyards draw the path to perfection. 

Made without added sulfur, the small-production wine has ripe, baked apple flavors and a texture that is warm and rich. The slight oxidation adds interest and complexity to the wine. It is ready to drink.

This wine results from the quest for the most genuine expression of the terroir, following artisanal winemaking practices. We use traditional vinification techniques, no added sulfites in fermentation and without addition of animal proteins (vegan friendly). Of subtle straw color and rich aroma, with nuances of ripe stone fruit along with a subtle touch of wood, this is a persistent, full-bodied and mineral wine. Being such a special wine, we propose enjoying it for every special occasion.

Quinta de Golães Special Collection White Alvarinho +85% | Trajadura | Loureiro “Three grape varieties. The best family tradition, ‘grandma’s farm Alvarinho”