Every year we hear all over France and beyond that “Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived“! Celebrated around the world on the third Thursday in November, the Beaujolais Nouveau release is a much-loved tradition that marks the end of the grape harvest and celebrates the first wine of a new vintage.
Whether you’re a fan of this young wine and its fruity (banana, it seems) aromas, a lover of French gastronomy, or simply looking for a festive atmosphere, you’ll find places all over the Bay Area to celebrate this annual tradition:
Thursday, November 16, 6-10pm
Alliance Française de San Francisco
Wine, tunes and bites to celebrate the reopening of the theater and the traditional Beaujolais Nouveau.
More details and register here
Thursday, November 16
Amélie Wine Bar San Francisco
Yearly celebration of Beaujolais nouveau from Duboeuf Wine this & many other Beaujolais cru, special menu & DJ set
More information here
Thursday, November 16
Zazie restaurant, San Francisco
Annual Beaujolais Nouveau celebration dinner.
Reservations recommended.
https://www.zaziesf.com/
Friday, November 17, 6:30-8pm
Alliance Francaise de Berkeley
Beaujolais Nouveau “Sip & Speak” Evening
More details here
November 16-19
Left Bank Brasserie
Festive French holiday dinner celebrating the release of Beaujolais Nouveau wine
All locations around the Bay Area.
More details here
November 16
Alliance Française of Silicon Valley x Chez Philippe Restaurant
Come for the free tasting and stay for dinner
More details here
Saturday November 18, 4-7pm
Alliance Française de Sacramento
Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration
More details here
Wherever you celebrate, we hope you enjoy a delightful taste of the season! Bonne dégustation!
