SoNapa Holiday Gatherings, Wine Dinners & Napa Stories 2026

Explore holiday dining, California wine dinners, Wine Club events, gift cards, and Napa Valley stories at SoNapa Grille this November and December 2026.

A season of gathering on Florida's East Coast

November brings a different pace to our beach communities: familiar faces returning, calendars filling, and friends finding reasons to linger over dinner. At SoNapa Grille, that season takes its inspiration from California wine country, where a good meal and a thoughtful bottle create room for conversation.

Across New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and Daytona Beach Shores, the weeks ahead bring member gatherings, holiday tables, five-course wine dinners, and conversations with the people behind the wines. Our motto, Taste • Toast • Together, feels especially fitting this time of year.

Wine Club Sunday Social: November 15

On Sunday, November 15, from 1:00–3:00 PM, all four restaurants will welcome current SoNapa Wine Club members and one guest for our complimentary Sunday Social. This is an invitation-only member event, not a public tasting.

The afternoon is a chance to discover California wines, catch up with familiar faces, and meet others who share an interest in what is in the glass. That community is an essential part of the club: a wine becomes more memorable when there is someone across the table to share the discovery.

Members may RSVP through their location's Tock page using code WINE, or reply directly to their Wine Club invitation. See the Sunday Social event details. For current membership information and new experiences, visit our Wine Club page and contact the Wine Club team about available options.

Give a dinner to look forward to

A restaurant gift card leaves the recipient free to choose the occasion: a quiet evening for two, a family dinner, or a toast after a busy week. It is also a practical way to recognize employees, thank clients, or send a little hospitality to friends.

From November 1–29, 2026, purchase $50 in SoNapa gift cards and receive a separate $10 promotional bonus card. The purchased gift card is the gift; the bonus card is an additional promotional benefit with its own redemption window.

GiftRocker lists the bonus as redeemable January 1–February 15, 2027. Keep that timing in mind when planning a return visit. This November promotion is separate from our Cyber Monday offer. Purchase SoNapa gift cards online and review the displayed promotion details before ordering.

Holiday parties and private dining

The best holiday gatherings give people time to enjoy each other. California-inspired cuisine, carefully selected wines, and attentive hospitality help set that tone, whether the occasion is an office holiday party, a client appreciation dinner, or a family celebration.

Private dining opportunities vary by restaurant. Jacksonville Beach offers the Cork Room and Barrel Room, while New Smyrna Beach has an upstairs loft for larger gatherings. Our teams can also discuss private wine dinners and end-of-year business gatherings suited to the location.

If you are choosing a holiday party restaurant in Jacksonville Beach, exploring private dining in New Smyrna Beach, or planning a corporate holiday dinner in Daytona Beach Shores, start with your preferred restaurant. Share your date, estimated guest count, and the kind of evening you have in mind. Our group dining page is a useful starting point; rooms and dates remain subject to confirmation.

Four nights of California wine: Spicy Vines holiday dinners

In December, winemaker Doug Hackett and Crystalyn Hackett, founder of Spicy Vines, join us for A Wine Country Christmas. Each intimate evening brings five courses paired with wines from Spicy Vines, Pine Mountain Vineyards, and JACE Cellars. Doug's work across all three offers a connection between the bottles and the people making them.

For anyone drawn to Napa Valley wine dinners, this series opens a wider conversation about California wine country, including Pine Mountain–Cloverdale Peak. Meeting Doug and Crystalyn gives guests a chance to ask questions, hear the vineyard stories, and discover boutique wines in the company of their makers.

The menu begins with Sémillon and a citrus salad of oranges, shaved fennel, pistachios, goat cheese, and white balsamic. Spicy Vines Merlot accompanies Napa Valley French onion soup, followed by the Pine Mountain / Spicy Vines Red Blend with Cabernet-braised chuck roast and squash au gratin.

JACE Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon meets slow-roasted prime rib finished with a sear, roasted garlic potato purée, grilled asparagus, and Cabernet demi-glace. Spicy Vines Dessert Wine closes the evening with two artisanal chocolate truffles presented in a holiday gift box.

• December 7 — New Smyrna Beach: Reserve Your Seat
• December 8 — Ormond Beach: Reserve Your Seat
• December 10 — Jacksonville Beach: Reserve Your Seat
• December 11 — Daytona Beach Shores: Reserve Your Seat

All dinners run 6:30–9:30 PM. Tickets are $130 per person plus tax and a 20% service charge; Tock displays $156 including that charge, before tax. Wine Club members receive 20% savings with code SPICY. Check Tock for current availability and confirm the discount before completing checkout.

Napa Valley conversations: Grapes & Debates

John Gibson: more than four decades in Napa Valley

Our podcast, Grapes & Debates, follows the relationships behind the wine list. A recent conversation at Jacksonville Beach brought Adam Barringer and Joe Bates together with John Gibson of Salexis, whose Napa Valley career spans more than four decades.

After UC Davis, John began at Chappellet in 1981, then worked with Warren Winiarski at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars before becoming winemaker at Vine Cliff. He launched Salexis in 1998. His story brings patience, vineyard involvement, and the experience of many harvests into focus. Watch our John Gibson conversation for his approach to growing grapes and making wine.

Alan Crawford: the people behind Foley Family wines

We have also had the opportunity to interview Alan Crawford of Foley Family Wines & Spirits, whose work spans luxury brands, trade relations, and education. These conversations offer another way to meet the people behind premium California wines. While exploring the series, revisit our earlier Alan Crawford interview in Episode 51, or browse Grapes & Debates on SoNapa's YouTube channel.

Find your table this season

Join us at New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Jacksonville Beach, or Daytona Beach Shores. Whether you are gathering for a holiday dinner or making an ordinary evening an occasion, our purpose remains the same: to delight our guests and create lasting memories.