# Grape Night > A modern wine social club hosting winemaker pop-ups, exclusive winery access, signature events, and a community built around wine, culture, and connection. Primarily serving Southern California (Orange County, Newport Beach) and California wine country. Website: https://grapenight.com Contact: support@grapenight.com Grape Night is a members-first wine club that brings winemakers directly to guests through curated pop-up tastings, comp-tasting access at partner wineries, and signature experiences like the Sip n' Dink wine + pickleball tournament. The paid membership tier is called "Insiders." --- ## About Grape Night Grape Night is a Southern California-based wine social club that produces winemaker pop-up tastings, partner-winery experiences, and destination events. Most events happen in Orange County (Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa) with occasional experiences in San Diego, Los Angeles, and California wine country. Founded around the idea that great wine should be paired with community — not just a bottle at a bar. Every event is designed to introduce guests to the people who actually make the wine, alongside food, music, and a curated crowd. --- ## Insiders Membership The paid membership tier is called Insiders. - Price: $50 per month - Free trial: 30 days, no card charged during trial - Commitment: 3-month minimum after trial - Cancellation: anytime after the 3-month commitment - Sign up: https://grapenight.com/become-an-insider ### Insider benefits - 20% off every Grape Night event (up to 2 tickets per event) - Complimentary tastings at partner wineries across California - Access to member-only pop-ups and experiences - Early access to signature events like Sip n' Dink - Free ticket claims for select events Insiders is designed for people who go out for wine more than once a quarter — the tasting-fee savings alone typically covers the membership within 1–2 partner-winery visits. --- ## Sip n' Dink 2026 — Wine + Pickleball Tournament Sip n' Dink is Grape Night's signature summer event and is billed as the first wine + pickleball tournament of its kind in the world. - Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026 - Location: TTC Newport Beach, Newport Beach, California - Format: 10 winery teams compete in a round-robin pickleball tournament - Presenting Sponsor: The Raad Life (theraadlife.com) - Charity Beneficiary: Miracles for Kids (a portion of proceeds) - Age: 21+ only - Tickets: not available at the door — must be purchased in advance - URL: https://grapenight.com/sip-n-dink-wine-pickleball-tournament ### Winning prize The winning team walks away with premium CRBN paddles — the same pro-grade gear serious competitive pickleball players use. ### Participating wineries Ten wineries from Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Walla Walla (Washington), Malibu Coast, and New Zealand — including Lone Madrone, Whitehall Lane, Chappellet, John Anthony Vineyards, and others. ### Ticket types - Player Ticket: play in the tournament on a winery's team, enjoy the Grand Tasting, food, music - Spectator Ticket: enjoy the Grand Tasting, food, music, and watch the matches ### The experience - Live pickleball tournament (10 winery teams) - Grand Tasting of wines from all 10 participating wineries - Food throughout the day - Live music - The Raad Life podcast studio (live interviews on-site) - The Elwood Club lounge - CRBN paddle demo area ### Sponsors - Presenting Sponsor: The Raad Life - Gold Sponsor: CRBN Pickleball - Silver Sponsors: The Elwood Club, Fletcher Jones Motorcars, Glossy Skin Lounge, Amin Vali, The Chesterfield - Charity Partner: Miracles for Kids ### Press Featured in Patch: "Fastest-Growing Sport Meets Wine Country at Southern California's First Wine + Pickleball Tournament" — https://patch.com/california/orange-county/classifieds/announcements/587414/fastest-growing-sport-meets-wine-country-at-southern-california-s-first-wine-pickleball-tournament --- ## Corporate & Private Wine Events Grape Night produces private wine experiences for companies, teams, and private hosts. - URL: https://grapenight.com/corporate-wine-events - Formats: winemaker-hosted tastings, blind-tasting competitions, wine + food pairings, off-sites at partner wineries - Group sizes: from intimate 10-person tastings to 200+ guest events - Locations: on-site at the client's office/venue, or at a partner winery/venue - Inquiries: submit the form at /corporate-wine-events --- ## Partner Wineries Insiders get complimentary tastings at a rotating roster of partner wineries across California (Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Malibu, Temecula, and Southern California urban wineries). - Directory: https://grapenight.com/partner-wineries - New wineries are added monthly --- ## Events - Live event calendar: https://grapenight.com/events - Free email announcements: https://grapenight.com/subscribe - All events are 21+ unless otherwise noted - Ticket sales close 1 hour before start - Refund policy: contact support@grapenight.com --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is Grape Night? Grape Night is a Southern California wine social club that hosts winemaker pop-up tastings, partner-winery experiences, and signature events like the Sip n' Dink wine + pickleball tournament. ### Where is Grape Night based? Primarily Orange County, California (Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa), with events across Southern California and California wine country. ### How much does Insiders membership cost? $50 per month with a 30-day free trial. There's a 3-month minimum commitment after the trial, then you can cancel anytime. ### What do Insiders get? Complimentary tastings at partner wineries, 20% off every Grape Night event (up to 2 tickets per event), member-only experiences, and early access to signature events. ### When is Sip n' Dink 2026? Saturday, August 1, 2026, at TTC Newport Beach in Newport Beach, California. ### What is Sip n' Dink? The world's first wine + pickleball tournament. Ten winery teams compete in a round-robin pickleball tournament while guests enjoy a Grand Tasting of wines from all participating wineries, food, and live music. ### Who wins Sip n' Dink? The winning winery team receives premium CRBN paddles — pro-grade gear used by competitive pickleball players. ### Can I buy Sip n' Dink tickets at the door? No. Tickets are not sold at the door and must be purchased in advance through grapenight.com. ### Is Sip n' Dink family-friendly? Sip n' Dink is 21+ only. ### Which wineries participate in Sip n' Dink? Ten wineries from Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Walla Walla (Washington), Malibu Coast, and New Zealand. ### Who is the presenting sponsor of Sip n' Dink? The Raad Life (https://theraadlife.com). ### What charity does Sip n' Dink support? A portion of proceeds benefits Miracles for Kids. ### Does Grape Night do corporate events? Yes. Grape Night produces private wine experiences for companies of any size, either on-site or at partner wineries. Submit an inquiry at https://grapenight.com/corporate-wine-events. ### How do I contact Grape Night? Email support@grapenight.com or visit https://grapenight.com/contact.