Boogie Nights & Disco: Popping 70s Gems in South Beach
Wine Club Miami got dressed up and went full '70s for an epic night of immortal wines
Wine Club Miami took a trip back in time for its March tasting, fully embracing the disco era with a stellar lineup of classic wines at Call Me Gaby restaurant. We arrived at the scene decked out in wigs, oversized sunglasses, and low-hanging gold necklaces to bring serious energy to South Beach. Funky beats, baller Gaja, old school Napa, and some Sauternes transported us back to the golden age.
1988 Henriot Millésimé Rosé Champagne (Mag)
The evening kicked off with vintage bubbles from Henriot. The 1988 Millésimé Rosé Champagne impressed with its fine mousse, delicate red berry notes, and rich toasty complexity. It paired beautifully with an assortment of seasonal cheeses and freshly baked focaccia, making for a perfect disco-era aperitif. For being 30+ years old in magnum, this thing was going strong as hell.
1971 Gaja Barbaresco
Possibly wine of the night. No 70s-themed tasting would be complete without a legendary Barbaresco from Angelo Gaja, one of Italy’s most revered winemakers. The 1971 vintage was an unreal beauty that showed the immortality of Nebbiolo, showcasing notes of dried cherries, rose petals, and earthy truffle with a silky yet structured finish. It was a dream pairing for handmade strozzapreti pasta with Pecorino Romano, black pepper, and fried zucchini, as well as a rich Pappardelle alla Bolognese.
1970 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
The 1970 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou from Saint-Julien proved why this Left Bank estate remains a benchmark for elegance. With an estimated blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Merlot, this wine delivered a refined mix of cassis, tobacco, and cedar, all wrapped in velvety tannins. It was an old-school Bordeaux at its finest. It’s got the confidence of Austin Powers and the polish of James Bond.
1970 Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) Georges de Latour Private Reserve
In a nod to the rise of Napa Valley during the 1970s, we tasted the 1970 BV Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Leveled with Gaja for wine of the night for us. With deep black fruit, leather, and spice notes, this wine had the structure and opulence that put Napa on the map. Even after more than 50 years, it remained remarkably vibrant, proving why BV’s Private Reserve has long been a California icon. Drink this NOW.
1978 E. Guigal Hermitage
For the evening’s final red, we indulged in the power and finesse of a 100% Syrah from one of the Rhône Valley’s most legendary producers. The 1978 E. Guigal Hermitage showcased deep blackberry, smoked meat, and black pepper notes, with a rich, velvety texture. Paired with hanger steak, shallot confit, crispy potatoes, and grilled asparagus, this wine was an absolute showstopper. No wine made a better case for tertiary development of flavors than this.
1976 Château Climens, Barsac
Last, we traveled back to Bordeaux for a stunning 1976 Château Climens Sauternes, a 100% Sémillon masterpiece. Aged to perfection, it delivered luscious flavors of honeyed apricot, caramelized citrus, and exotic spice. The pairing was equally decadent—pizza topped with foie gras, fig jam, edible flowers, gorgonzola cream, and raisin confit, perfectly complementing the wine’s rich yet balanced profile.
A Night to Remember
At the end of the night, the DJ blasted Frankie Valli’s ‘Grease’ and we all put the funk on max turning the restaurant into a full-blown disco party. With glasses raised, music playing, and a shared passion for great wine, this was a tasting for the ages—proving once again that wine is best enjoyed with good friends, great food, and a little bit of funk. Big thank you to president Jeff Tenen for the unforgettable theme.