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5 Fun Facts About…Grenache

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012

Grenache (pronounced gren-aash) is one of the most widely planted red wine grape varieties in the world!  Primarily featured in Rhone-style blends, it’s a star in the famous trio of GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre.)  The reason why Grenache is so valued in wine blends is because it brings body and fruitiness without the added tannins.

Grenache grapes

The characteristic notes of Grenache are berry fruit such as raspberries and strawberries.  Grenache-based wines can develop complex and intense notes flavors including  black currants, black cherries, black olives, coffee, gingerbread, honey, leather, black pepper, tar, spices, and roasted nuts.

 

 

Here are five fabulous facts about this blending master! 

Facts courtesy of Wikipedia.
    1. France and Spain are Grenache's largest principal wine regions, followed by Australia and the United States.
    2. Rosé grenaches are often characterized by their strawberry and cream notes, like this South Coast Winery award-winner; $14.
    3. Grenache vines bud early and require a long growing season in order to fully ripen. This grape is often one of the last to be harvested, often ripening weeks after Cabernet Sauvignon.  It thrives in warm, dry conditions - like Temecula Valley!
    4. The long ripening process = high levels of sugar, which means Grenache-based wines are capable of substantial alcohol levels, often at least 15%.
    5. Grenache blanc is the light-skinned cousin to Grenache - and a very important white grape variety in France, planted fourth after Chardonnay, Semillion, and Ugni blanc.

 

Interested in tasting Grenache in action?  Check these Temecula Valley wineries off your list for fall - and order your holiday wines early.  Grenache is a classic light red that pairs perfectly with your Thanksgiving turkey.

 

"In the chorus of Rhone varieties, Grenache rarely gets to perform solo... The grape often appeals to winegrowers because of it’s workhorse-like productivity in early years of the life of the vine.  But it may appeal to consumers, particularly as the vine ages, because of wines light in tannin that can have a faint sweetness and high degree of alcohol. Even though the day of our tasting was still warm, it strikes me now as an excellent transitional red as the weather has cooled." - Dr. Vino.com

Grenache vineyards in Temecula Valley.
Photo courtesy of Who, What, Where, Wine.

 

 

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Save the Date! Harvest Celebration Barrel Tasting Weekend – Nov 3 & 4, 2012

Friday, September 14th, 2012

Temecula Valley wine country invites locals and visitors alike to celebrate this year’s wine grape harvest at the region’s 22nd Annual Harvest Celebration Barrel Tasting Weekend. The two-day event is a chance to explore 35 member wineries, sample new and unfinished wines, enjoy delicious food pairings, and experience the beauty of wine country in autumn.

  • Saturday & Sunday, November 3 & 4; 10am-4:30pm
  • $99 passport to sip and nosh at 35 wineries
  • Two-day weekend event gives plenty of time to explore wine country
  • Sample new, still-in-the-tank wines not available to the public
  • Overnight and “safe ride” packages available
  • Order tickets through Sept 30 and save $10

 

WHAT: 22nd  Annual Harvest Celebration Barrel Tasting Weekend, a two-day event offering ticketed guests a chance to visit 35 Temecula Valley wineries on a self-guided tour.

WHEN:  Saturday and Sunday, November 3 & 4, from 10:00am – 4:30pm

WHERE: Temecula Valley Wine Country is just 60-90 minutes from Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County and Palm Springs. Exit I-15 at Rancho California Road and head east four miles.

TICKETS:  Two-Day Ticket – $99 ($89 before Sept 30)

Sunday Only Ticket, Non-Resident – $79

Sunday Only, Local Residents – $69

Designated Driver (food only) – $59

Purchase tickets online here or call 800-801-9463.

TRANSPORTATION: Safe, chauffeured transportation available through Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle’s “Sip & Ride” package; includes a Harvest Passport ticket, souvenir glass, and pick-up / drop-off at multiple wineries. Visit www.gogrape.com/reservations for pricing and to book.

ACCOMMODATIONS: For those who would like to stay the weekend, several wine country lodging partners will be offering special overnight packages; for more information please visit temeculawines.org/events (click on Wanna Stay.)

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Wine Country Recipe: California-Style Clam Bake

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

California-Style Clam Bake

(Courtesy of The California Wine Institute)

Serves 4 as a main course, serves 8 as an appetizer

No matter where you are in the world, this garlic-infused California-style clambake recipe will bring the spirit of The Golden State to you.  Celebrate California Wine Month this September with this light and classic seafood dish, which can be served as an appetizer or a main dish.

Pair with California Sauvignon Blanc or Rosé.  *See below for Temecula wine suggestions!

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil
4 shallots, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
1 cup (240ml) California Sauvignon Blanc or other crisp white wine
1 cup (240ml) chicken stock
2 pounds (900g) mussels
2 pounds (900g) clams
1 tablespoons (15ml) parsley, finely chopped

Directions:

- In a large stockpot, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, shallots and garlic.

- Sauté for 1 minute or until the vegetables are slightly browned.

- Add the wine and chicken stock.

- Bring the liquid to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.

- Add the mussels and clams and steam for 7 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, shake the pot several times.

-Remove from heat and pour mussel and clams into a large serving dish.

- Garnish with parsley.

- Serve immediately, accompanied by a fresh, rustic-style bread.

Image courtesy of Madaket Home

Pair with one of your local Temecula Valley wines!  Look for crisp and dry wines with a hint of effervescence –

Keyways Vineyard & Winery 2010 Fume Blanc

South Coast Winery Pinot Noir Rosé Sparking

Callaway Vineyard & Winery Winemaker’s Reserve Chardonnay

 

 

 

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August Events in Temecula Valley Wine Country

Sunday, July 29th, 2012

Summer is going strong here in Temecula Valley with plenty of exciting food & wine events!  Live wine country entertainment, music concerts, winemaker dinners, wine tasting classes, and theater shows top the must-see list.  See below for this month’s winery events!

Bel Vino Winery

Comedy Show

Saturday, August 18

Call the winery at (951) 676-6414 for more details

 

Briar Rose Winery

Spaghetti Night at Briar Rose Winery

On Friday, August 17th, experience our amazing sunsets and live music while enjoying fabulous food and wine.

Sit back, relax, and let our staff take care of you.

Join us from 5:30pm-10:00pm

Space is limited so call to reserve your tickets now! Cost is $10.00 per person.

Call the winery at (951) 308-1098 for more details

Callaway Vineyard & Winery

Grand Opening Weekend

Saturday & Sunday, August 25-26

10:00a-5:00p

Open to the public

Specially priced wine tastings, tapas, live music, complimentary tours.

Happy Hour at Vu

Every Friday, beginning August 10th

5p-7:30p

Guests can enjoy the view from Vu; the new upper wine tasting deck at Callaway Winery.  Wine by the Glass and small plates will be available for purchase.  Live music.

Havana Silk Dog Association: SOCAL Dog Show

Saturday & Sunday, August 4-5

9:00a-1:00p

Open to the public

Shakespeare in the Vines presents: RICHARD III

August 9 (preview), 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24 & 25

7:30p

One of Shakespeare’s darkest and most thrilling plays.  Tickets available through SITV website at www.shakespeareinthevines.org. Food and wine available for purchase at the winery; no outside food available.

A Taste of Summer Seminar

Sunday, August 18

10:00a-12:30p

$88.50 per seminar

Legacy Club Member price – $79.65 per seminar

Prices are per person, plus tax

The summer seminar is all about fermentation and the winemaking process.  The day begins with a guided tour of our production facility followed by a visit to the lab where the winemaker will discuss some of the procedures and chemical analysis that are done and their effects on the final product.  We will offer a flight tasting of roses, so that you will learn how they are made, how they get their color and what styles and grape varieties can be used.  A casual boxed lunch and a glass of your favorite rose will finish off this seminar.

For reservations, clickhere


Cougar Vineyard & Winery

Live complimentary music every Saturday & Sunday in August, 2:00p-5:00p


Europa Village

Live Music; Complimentary

6:30p-9:30p

Friday, August 3 – Cougrzz Rock

Friday, August 10 – Sean & Donna

Friday, August 17 – Unbridled & Free

Friday, August 24 – MorSol

Friday, August 31 – Alaina Blair

 1:00p-4:00p

Sunday, August 5 – Briit Doehring

Sunday, August 12 – The Sophistocados

Sunday, August 19 – Jimmy Patton

Sunday, August 26 – James Wells

Plein Air Painting Class

Wednesday, August 1

11:00a-2:00p

For reservations and more information, please call 951.216.3380 or e-mail events@europavillage.com

Sommelier Workshop #3 – Wine Geography – Old World

Tuesday, August 7

6:00p-7:30p

$49 per person

For reservations and more information, please call 951.216.3380 or e-mail events@europavillage.com

Gallery 8 Celebrity Art Show

Sunday, August 19

11a-3:00p

Open to the public; complimentary

Plein Air Painting Class

Wednesday, August 22

11:00a-2:00p

For reservations and more information, please call 951.216.3380 or e-mail events@europavillage.com

Musical Wine Dinner: Spanish

Saturday, August 25

6:30p-9:00p

$85 per person, plus service charge and tax

4-course Spanish themed event

For more information and reservations, please call 951.216.3380 or e-mail events@europavillage.com


Falkner Winery

Free Jazz on Sundays

Performances will be 3 hours beginning at noon and going until 3:00pm and will be held in their outside lawn area adjacent to the tasting room.   As the name indicates, every Sunday afternoon live jazz performances will be available to winery customers at no charge and with no reservations required. Chairs and tables will be provided for the audience.  Freshly prepared barbequed food and wine by the glass or bottle are available for each performance.

VIP Vertical Wine Tasting

Saturday, August 25

10:30a-12:00p

$40 per person, plus tax; $30 per person, plus tax for Food & Wine Club members

The tasting will focus on eight vintages of the Falkner Meritage-Bordeaux style blend.  Vintages will include the 2000 through 2007.  In-house sommelier, George Myers, will explain how age affects wine flavor, the farming practices employed for each vintage, the winemaking techniques used on each, and finally, a taste comparison among all the selected wines.

For more details or to make reservations, please call Michelle at 951.676.8231 ext. 109 or e-mail wineclub@falknerwinery.com.

 

Frangipani Estate Winery

Karaoke Nights

Fridays, August 10 & August 24

No cover charge or pay $10 for taco bar and 3 wine tastes

RSVP required by August 8 or August 22

Call (951) 699-8845 for reservations

Ladies Night

Saturday, August 11

6:00p-9:30p

$10 per person, includes 1 glass of wine and appetizers

Vendors showcase their products for shopping fun.  Mary Kay, Tupperware, Gigi Hill Handbags, Spa Escape Temecula, Originals by Deborah Jewelry, Demonstrations by local makeup artist.

Cigar Night

Saturday, August 18

6:30p-9:30p

$35 per person, includes food, 1 glass of wine and cigars.


Leoness Cellars

Live Music Sundays

Local and Regional Touring Artists – Every Sunday, 2-5pm  /  June 1st – October 31st

Join us every Sunday afternoon on the patio at Leoness Cellars for a variety of great wine sipping music and an enchanting vineyard view!

August

  • Sunday 5th  – Tim Cash – Lively Blues and Classic Rock
  • Sunday 12th – Dave and the Cousins – Hot Pop and Folk classics with tight harmonies
  • Sunday 19th – Vineyard Troubadour – Variety of “good times” country, pop and folk music
  • Sunday 26th – TBA

Lorimar Winery

Live@Lorimar

Experience the Temecula “Music Scene” at its finest with the fusion of wine, art and live music every weekend at both our Old Town Temecula and our Wine Country Estate locations.

Lorimar Old Town

Live Music Artists every Saturday night, 6:30 -9:30pm

Lorimar Wine Country

“Sippin Sundays” – Live Music Artists from 2-5pm

“Sunset Fridays” – Live Music Artists, from 5-8pm

 

Longshadow Ranch Winery

Sundresses and Cowboy Boots – Country Music Festival

Friday, August 3; 6:00p-10:00p.  $5 at www.heyday.com; $10 at the door or online day of show.

Featuring Kanan Road and The Painted Daizies.  Celebrating modern country artists such as Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Lynyrd Skynyrd and so many more!  Dinner available for purchase and a 2 drink minimum purchase is required.

Strangelove – Tribute to Depeche Mode

Friday, August 24; 6:00p-10:00p.  $20 at www.heyday.com; $25 at the door, day of show

Dinner and wine available for purchase.  Please note, there is a 2 drink minimum at this show.

Monte De Oro Winery

Friday Night Happy Hours at Monte De Oro

5:00p-8:30p; Complimentary music.  Food & wine available for purchase

  • Friday, August 3 – Jason Weber
  • Friday, August 17 – Nina Markert
  • Friday, August 24 – Waylon Hicks

Romantics / Missing Persons Concert

Saturday, August 4

Doors open at 6:00p, concert starts at 8:00p

General Admission: $55 per person. Wine Club, $50 per person.

VIP Dinner Package (Includes a 3 course dinner, preferred parking and reserved table seating): $105 per person. Wine Club, $100 per person

Click here for tickets

STEEL MAGNOLIA – Monte De Oro’s Summer Concert (Opening Band, David Rosales)

Friday, August 10

Doors open at 6:00p, concert starts at 8:00p

General Admission: $45 per person. Wine Club, $40 per person.

VIP Package (Includes preferred parking): $50 per person. Wine Club, $55 per person

Click here for tickets

Their bracing take of “Keep on Lovin’ You” broke through as the highest charting debut single by a co-ed duo in Billboard history and climbed all the way to No. 5 on the Billboard Country Charts.

Miramonte Winery

Complimentary Live Music

Shoot 4 Tuezday – Friday, August 3; 7:00p-10:00p

Buzz Campbell – Saturday, August 4; 7:00p-10:00p

Yeggi Watts – Sunday, August 5; 2:00p-5:00p

Billy Watson – Friday, August 10; 7:00p-10:00p

Kanan Road – Saturday, August 11; 7:00p-10:00p

Sister Speaks – Sunday, August 12; 2:00p-5:00p

JD Priest – Friday, August 17; 7:00p-10:00p

Missy Anderson – Saturday, August 18; 7:00p-10:00p

Two Fish – Sunday, August 19; 2:00p-5:00p

Nathan James – Friday, August 24; 7:00p-10:00p

4019′s – Saturday, August 25; 7:00p-10:00p

Bastos Moenho with Joe Vegas – Sunday, August 26; 2:00p-5:00p

Master Splinter and the Shredders – Friday, August 31; 7:00p-10:00p

South Coast Winery

Happy Hours Just Got Happier In August at South Coast Winery’s Vineyard Rose Restaurant

Monday – Friday
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Enjoy wine specials, draft beers & appetizers!

For information please call (866) 994-6379 x 2

Prime Rib Weekend Special – South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s Vineyard Rose Restaurant Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays in August

Feature Includes:
Prime Rib Roast:
King Cut $36
Queen Cut $30
Loaded Salt Baked Potato, Au Jus, Creamed Horseradish,
and Iceberg Wedge Salad
Winemaker Recommended Pairing – 2004 Wild Horse Peak Meritage

For Reservations please call: (951) 587-9463 x2

Live Music at Vineyard Rose Restaurant at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

Thursdays
5:30 pm-9:00 pm

Join us for Live Music every Thursday
night in the Vineyard
Rose Restaurant.

For Reservations please call: (951) 587-9463 x2

August Spa Special at South Coast Winery’s GrapeSeed Spa

RELAX & REVIVE PACKAGE

Escape from the day-to-day and step into the best of all worlds with this Relax & Revive Package. Three body treatments – all wrapped up into one dynamic spa service that includes – delectable exfoliating sugar back scrub, warm stones, ulitmate back & foot massage, fabulous hand treatment. Followed by an express Rose facial and Moroccan Oil Hair Treatment. You emerge refreshed, renewed and rejuvenated.
Book Now For Only $179 Per Person (Regular Value $240 Per Person)

For Reservations please call: (951) 587-9463

This special cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount. Expires August 31st, 2012
MENTION CODE: R&R

 

Thornton Winery

Champagne Jazz Series

RnR, featuring Rick Braun & Richard Elliot

Saturday, August 4 at 7:00p; $75 General Admission / $150 Dinner Tickets

Reservations are required.  Click here for reservations.

Soul of Summer, featuring Jonathan Butler & Warren Hill

Sunday, August 12 at 5:00p; $65 General Admission / $130 Dinner Tickets

Reservations are required.  Click here for reservations.

Dave Koz & BeBe Winans

Saturday, August 18 at 7:00p; $85 General Admission / $160 Dinner Tickets

Reservations are required.  Click here for reservations.

George Benson

Sunday, August 26 at 5:00p; $95 General Admission / $160 Dinner Tickets

Reservations are required.  Click here for reservations.

Sensory Evaluation of Wine

Saturday, August 23 at 5:30p-6:30p; $35 per person

Extend your wine vocabulary, and discover how your individual sense of smell and taste works together.

 

Wiens Family Cellars

Summer Concert Series – Lee Rocker.  Opening act, Casey Abrams from American Idol

Friday, August 24; doors open at 6:00p; concert starts at 7:00p

Ticket prices range from $45 to $900

Click here for tickets.

 

Wilson Creek Winery

Live Entertainment; Complimentary: 11a-4p

  • Saturday, August 4 – JD Priest
  • Sunday, August 5 – Buzz Campbell
  • Saturday, August 11 – JD Priest
  • Saturday, August 18 – Mark Norris
  • Sunday, August 19 – JD Priest
  • Saturday, August 25 – Tony Suraci
  • Sunday, August 26 – JD Priest

2k4Kids Dinner / Auction – Fundraiser

Friday, August 3

For more information, visit www.heatherdeanda.com/2k4kids/auction.htm

 

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Wine Country Recipe: Scallops and Risotto from South Coast Winery

Thursday, July 26th, 2012

Butter Poached Scallops with Aged Gouda Risotto

Courtesy of The Vineyard Rose Restaurant

 

Scallops:

Scallops – as many as you desire

¾ lb butter

1 cup Viognier wine

½ bun of parsley

salt & pepper to taste

To make:

  1. Season scallops with salt and pepper in a hot skillet, about 2 minutes each side
  2. Put a roasting pan on the stove on low heat.  Add butter, wine and parsley.
  3. Wait for the butter to melt, add the scallops.  The heat should be real low, and the liquid should not be boiling but just under a simmer.
  4. Let soak for about 10 minutes

 

Risotto:

1 cup Arborio rice

2 ½ cup chicken broth

2 shallots

1 cup shredded Aged Gouda

1 tab of butter

½ bun of parsley, chopped

 To make:

  1. Chop shallots and sauté in large skillet with butter; cook shallots till they are nice and dark
  2. Add rice, stir and cook for about 1 minute; add half of the broth and reduce heat.
  3. Stir occasional, making sure the rice does not stick.  When all the stock is just about absorbed, add a little more stock and stir.  Repeat and continue till all the stock is used.  Cook till all the broth is just about absorbed, the rice should appear to be creamy and should be nice and tender.
  4. Turn off heat and stir in parsley and cheese.  Season to taste.

 

Assembly:

  1. Spoon a little risotto on to a plate.
  2. Place a couple of scallops per plate, and spoon just a touch of the butter over the top of the scallops.  Enjoy!

 

Pair it with Carter Estates Viognier - a delightful summer wine!

 

The Vineyard Rose Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; located at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa.

For reservations, please call 951.587.9463
or Click Here for online reservations.

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California Wine Month: Passport, CRUSH Event, and Packages for September

Sunday, July 22nd, 2012

September is California Wine Month – and Temecula Valley celebrates BIG TIME with a month-long money-saving Passport offer, the once-a-year wine & food gala CRUSH, and exclusive overnight and transportation packages in wine country.  Join our 35 Southern California wineries this September for the festivities – you really can’t miss this!

 

SIP Passport and Packages, Offered Sept 1-30 Only

To celebrate California Wine Month, the Temecula wine region has created an exclusive $50 passport to taste full flights at any 5 wineries of your choosing.  This is a savings of up to $30!  *Offer valid seven days a week, September 1 through September 30, 2012 only.

Tickets on sale now!  Click here to purchase tickets.  Or purchase by phone: 800-801-9463

Need more info?  Contact us at 800-801-9463.

SIP & RIDE + Passport Ticket Packages (Sept 1 – 30)

 

SIP & STAY Overnight + Passport Ticket Packages (Sept 1 – 30)

  • SIP & STAY at Ponte Vineyard Inn.  Includes an overnight stay in a King or Double Queen Deluxe guest room, breakfast for two at Bouquet and (2) SIP Passports with Souvenir Glasses (make sure you bring them with you to SIP!). Please call (951) 587-6688 for reservations.
  •  SIP & STAY at The Inn at Europa Village.  Includes a one-night stay (Sunday-Thursday) in a King Room, (2) SIP Passports with Souvenir Glasses (make sure you bring them with you to SIP!), Sangria Hour, Gourmet Breakfast “Experience”, a Two for One wine tasting and 20% off at Europa Village.  Please call The Inn at Europa Village at (951) 676-7047 for package reservations.

 

 

3rd Annual CRUSH: Temecula Valley’s Wine & Culinary Showcase, Sept 15

Date: Saturday, September 15
Time: 6:30-9:30pm

Location: The newly-renovated Callaway Vineyard & Winery

This is the ONE and ONLY gala event showcasing the wines of 30 plus member wineries and more than a dozen local restaurants in one location – don’t miss it!

Join winery owners, winemakers and growers of the Temecula Valley as they celebrate California Wine Month at CRUSH.  Now in it’s third year, CRUSH showcases Southern California’s wine country and culinary stylings in one stellar location.

In addition to sampling wines from more than 35 Temecula Valley wineries and over a dozen restaurants, VIP guests will also have an opportunity to learn about winegrape growing in Southern California. Winery owners, winemakers, and chefs will mingle amongst the guests, giving attendees a chance to meet their favorite local wine and culinary stars at the newly-renovated Callaway Vineyard & Winery

Tickets on sale now!  All-inclusive tickets are $75 per person; early bird tickets are $65 now through August 15.  Click here to purchase tickets.  Or purchase by phone: 800-801-9463

New! VIP Tickets are $100 and include early-entry, a pre-event VIP Reception, access to the Winemakers Roundtable seated tasting, and a gift bag including a Perfect Pairings recipe booklet.  Click here to purchase VIP Tickets.

Local Temecula restaurants will be serving unlimited gourmet plates all evening:

Bushfire Grill, Creekside Grill at Wilson Creek Winery, Crows Pass Farms, E.A.T. Marketplace & Cafe, Lazy Dog Cafe, MDO Bistro & Wine Bar at Monte De Oro Winery, Meritage at Callaway Winery, Pinnacle at Falkner Winery, Rustico Ristorante & Pizzeria, Temecula Catering, Temecula Olive Oil Company, Temet Grill at Temecula Creek Inn, The Bank of Mexican Food, The Restaurant at Leoness Cellars, The Restaurant at Ponte Winery, Vail Ranch Steakhouse, Vineyard Rose Restaurant at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa.

CRUSH Overnight + Event Ticket Packages

Ponte Vineyard Inn is offering a lodging package that includes a two-night stay (September 14 & September 15), breakfast for two on Saturday morning, and two tickets to CRUSH.  Please call (951) 587-6688 for reservations.

Temecula Creek Inn is offering a lodging package that includes a one-night stay, two tickets to CRUSH and shuttle transportation for two to the event.

Exclusive photo of the newly-renovated Callaway Vineyard & Winery, July 2012

 

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Winemaker’s Roundtable: Five Facts About… Zinfandel

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012

Shrouded in mystery and rich in history, the bold Zinfandel grape is a notorious and versatile red wine.  Red berry fruit flavors (think raspberry) predominate in wines from cooler areas; whereas blackberry, anise and pepper notes are more common in wines made in warmer areas.

Zinfandel pairs exceptionally well with outdoor-grilled steaks or chops, barbequed meats, rich bolognese sauce, or dark chocolate desserts.  Often more than other wines, a great Zinfandel experience motivates folks to become wine-lovers.

Here are five zinteresting facts about America’s heritage grape!

1.  Zinfandel’s origins used to be unknown, but its DNA can now be traced back to the specific combination of a Croation grape (Crljenak) and an Italian grape (Primativo.)

2.  Zinfandel made its way to California via The Gold Rush in the 1850′s.  Throughout the 20th century, California has been recognized as having the most exceptional regions for growing this hardy grape.

3.  Starting around 1980, Zin achieved widespread popularity in America as a slightly sweet blush wine. In fact, this popularity so outstripped all other forms, that many fans think that there is actually a grape called “White Zinfandel” (there isn’t!)

4.  Zinfandel is considered a chameleon.  It can be made light and fruity, much like French Beaujolais, or lively, complex and age worthy, like Cabernet or claret. It can also be made into big, ripe, high alcohol style wines that resemble Port.

5.  When Zinfandel wine ages, it sometimes tastes “hot” (predominantly alcoholic) and is often at its best within 3-5 years of its vintage.

 

On your next visit to Temecula wine country, be sure to order a bottle of Zinfandel at the following wineries –

 

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July Events in Temecula Valley Wine Country

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

July is here and the weather isn’t the only thing beginning to heat up around the Temecula Valley. With everything from winemaking classes to live music, Temecula Valley wine country is a top destination for 4th of July activities. Here’s a list of this month’s best events at some of our favorite wineries.

Callaway Vineyard & Winery

A Taste of Summer Seminar
Sunday, July 15
10:00a-12:30p
$88.50 per seminar
Legacy Club Member price – $79.65 per seminar
Prices are per person, plus tax

The summer seminar is all about fermentation and the winemaking process.  The day begins with a guided tour of our production facility followed by a visit to the lab where the winemaker will discuss some of the procedures and chemical analysis that are done and their effects on the final product.  We will offer a flight tasting of roses, so that you will learn how they are made, how they get their color and what styles and grape varieties can be used.  A casual boxed lunch and a glass of your favorite rose will finish off this seminar.

For reservations, click here

Europa Village

Live Music
Complimentary
6:30p-9:30p
Friday, July 6 – Radical Pie
Friday, July 13 – JourneyMan to benefit Camp del Corazon
Friday, July 20 – SoulJazz of Fortune
Friday, July 27 – Little Lies Band

12:00p-3:00p
Sunday, July 1 – Leo Gosselin
Sunday, July 8 – TBA
Sunday, July 15 – Jimmy Patton
Sunday, July 22 – Leo Gosselin

Sommelier Workshop #2 – Improving Tasting Skills
Tuesday, July 10
6:00p-7:30p
$49 per person

For reservations and more information, please call 951.216.3380 or e-mail events@europavillage.com.

Musical Wine Dinner: “Feria de Espana”
Thursday, July 19
6:30p-9:00p
$85 per person, plus service charge and tax
4-course Italian themed event

For more information and reservations, please call 951.216.3380 or e-mail events@europavillage.com.

Falkner Winery

Free Jazz on Sundays
Performances will be 3 hours beginning at noon and going until 3:00pm and will be held in their outside lawn area adjacent to the tasting room.   As the name indicates, every Sunday afternoon live jazz performances will be available to winery customers at no charge and with no reservations required. Chairs and tables will be provided for the audience.  Freshly prepared barbequed food and wine by the glass or bottle are available for each performance.

12th Anniversary Event
Saturday, June 30th through Monday, July 2

You are invited to a lively weekend that includes Jazz performances Saturday and Sunday, winery tours, a book signing, huge sales, hourly raffles, outdoor barbeques, lunch specials in their Pinnacle Restaurant, and other fun events.  In order to help make room for some new releases available that weekend, selected wines will be offered at up to 50% off case prices.  Complimentary jazz will be performed on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3pm and will feature the flamenco & Latin jazz group Sombra Quieta Trio on Saturday and saxophonist and recording artist Jason Weber performing on Sunday.

Wine Appreciation Class
Saturday, July 14

For more details, please call the winery at 951.676.8231.

Frangipani Estate Winery

Cigar Night at Frangipani Estate Winery
Saturday, July 14th
6:30pm-9:30pm
$35 per person
Includes: Food, Glass of Wine and Cigar

Reservations required – Call Winery at 951-699-8845

Hart Winery

Sorrel Bistro Chef Dinner
Saturday, July 14
6p-9p
$85 Wine Club
$90 Guests
Reservations Required.  Please call the winery at 951.676.6300 for reservations.

Leoness Cellars

Summer Concert Series – Ronnie Laws with special guest Phillip Ingram
Saturday, July 21
7:30p Showtime
VIP Seating with a Glass of Wine – $59 per person
Select Seating – $39 per person

RSVP only: reservations@leonesscellars.com or 951.302.7601 ext. 114

Monte De Oro Winery

Friday Night Happy Hours at Monte De Oro
5:00p-8:30p
Each Friday in July
Complimentary music

Monte De Oro Pops Concert on the Patio
Sunday, July 1
Doors open at 6:00p, concert begins at 7:00p
General Admission: $25 per person ($20 per person for 55+ & Older or military)
VIP including BBQ Dinner & 1/2 bottle of wine: $45 per person ($40 per person for 55+ & Older or military)
An Independence Day concert featuring the 80 piece Coastal Communities Concert Band.  There will also be a Hot Air Balloon Glow and Ala Carte Old Fashioned American BBQ items available for purchase.

Big Bad VooDoo Daddy Concert
Saturday, July 28
Doors open at 6:00p, concert starts at 8:00p
General Admission: $55 per person. Wine Club, $50 per person.
VIP Dinner Package (Includes a 3 course dinner): $105 per person. Wine Club, $100 per person)

Mount Palomar Winery

Bistro Fridays
Friday, July 6
6:00p-10:00p
Live entertainment from Kenny Marquez

Oak Mountain Winery

Summer Cooking Class
Friday, July 13
6:00p-9:00p
$65.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity

Come to Oak Mountain Winery for a night of Wine, Food and Fun while Temecula Catering’s Chef Michael Cragg from the Ritz Carlton teaches you how to make a gourmet meal.  His hands-on classes make preparing a new meal fun and easy.  You will learn to make (hands on) and then eat a five-course meal paired with Oak Mountain wine.  Bring a group of friends for a Girl’s night out or make it a date night!

Reservations required; e-mail vandrews@oakmountainwinery.com or call 951.699.9102.

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

Rhythm on the Vine Artist Showcase, featuring D. Vincent Williams and Matt Stillwell with Special Guest Austin Hanks
Saturday, July 14
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $19.99

Go Country 105 FM and Rhythm on the Vine present country music stars D. Vincent Williams and Matt Stillwell with special guest Austin Hanks at South Coast Winery Resort and Spa. As a chart-topping songwriter with undeniable talent, D. Vincent Williams is ready to take center stage. Matt Stillwell is a passionately engaging performer who can be rowdy and side-splittingly funny, making the audience laugh, cry and sing along. Austin Hanks has been playing country rock and rootsy blues his whole life, and the hit television show Sons of Anarchy recently used six of his songs. Click here for tickets or call (310) 476-2030.

Rhythm on the Vine Artist Showcase, featuring award winner Kirk Whalum and Jeff Lorber Live in Concert
Friday, July 20
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets starting at $35
Rhythm on the Vine presents Kirk Whalum & Jeff Lorber LIVE in concert at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, 34843 Rancho California Road, Temecula. Grammy Award-Winning saxophonist, Kirk Whalum and trailblazing jazz keyboardist, Jeff Lorber are set to light up the winery stage with their unique fusion rhythms and some killer melodies. Click here for tickets or call (310) 476-2030.

Thornton Winery

Champagne Jazz Series

Brian Culbertson and David Sanborn
Sunday, July 15
5:00p
$85 General Admission
$132 Dinner Tickets
Reservations are required.  Click here for reservations.

Kenny G & Earl Klugh
Sunday, July 22
5:00p
$125 General Admission
$190 Dinner Tickets
Reservations are required.  Click here for reservations.

Wiens Family Cellars

The Brewer Boys in Concert
Friday, July 20
Doors open at 5:30p; concert from 7:30p-9:00p
Ticket prices range from $18 to $48
Click here to register

Dream Big concert benefiting Oak Grove Center for Education, Treatment & the Arts

The English Beat Concert
Friday, July 27
Doors open at 5:30p; concert 7:00p
General Admission $45
Click here to register

Wilson Creek Winery

Garratt Wilkins & The Parrotheads Concert
Saturday, July 21
7:00p-10:00p
General Public: $30
Wine Club Members: $20 (limit 4)

The #1 Jimmy Buffet tribute band in the nation is back by popular demand! Sunset breeze, tropical fare, fun friends and fabulous summer wines all surrounded by the lush vines at Wilson Creek Winery. Can you think of a better way to enjoy a summer evening?

Click here for reservations.

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June Events in Temecula Valley Wine Country

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

(Click here for Father’s Day Events)

 

Bel Vino Winery

Hilltop BBQ

Saturday, June 30

6:30p – 10:00p; $65 per person

Bel Vino’s annual Hilltop BBQ on Saturday, June 30 starts at twilight and finishes under the stars at the winery’s outdoor concert venue. International award winning Chef Jorge Alvarado will directly oversee the preparation of this lavish barbecue and wine feast. As night falls, guests are invited to take to the dance floor with the sounds of Shoot for Tuezday covering the best in rock n’ roll from the 1960s through today.

Advance reservations are required by calling 951-676-6414.

 

Cougar Winery

Father’s Day Mad Mike’s Sausage tasting.

Sunday June 17th, all day – with complimentary live music. Featuring Mad Mike in person!

In honor of Dads everywhere we are offering a special tasting on Father’s Day only! Come and enjoy Mad Mike’s sausages with your paid wine tasting. Sausages available to purchase from Mad Mike that day as well. Only the best ingredients are used to make Mad Mike’s products.

Call for more details: (951) 491-0825

Europa Village

6:30p-9:30p every Friday in June

  • Friday, June 1 – Deek & Long Duo
  • Friday, June 8 – Sean & Donna
  • Friday, June 15 – Mrs. Jones’ Revenge
  • Friday, June 22 – Guilty Conscience
  • Friday, June 29 – Vic Moraga Band

12:00p-3:00p every Sunday in June

  • Sunday, June 3 – Matthew Fagan
  • Sunday, June 10 – Leo Gosselin
  • Sunday, June 12 – Jimmy Patton
  • Sunday, June 24 – Brad Evans

Dance Lessons – 6:30p-8:00p; $10 per person

  • Wednesday, June 6
  • Wednesday, June 13

Plein Air Painting Class – 11:00am

  • Thursday, June 7
  • Wednesday, June 27

For more information, please call 951.216.3380 or e-mail events@europavillage.com

Sommelier Workshop #1 – Introduction to Wine Tasting

Tuesday, June 12

6:00p-7:30p; $49 per person

For more information, please call 951.216.3380 or e-mail events@europavillage.com

“History of America Abridged”

  • Friday, June 1 – 7:30p
  • Saturday, June 2 – 7:30p
  • Sunday, June 3 – 6:30p
  • Friday, June 8 – 7:30p
  • Saturday, June 9 – 7:30p
  • Sunday, June 10 – 6:30pm

For more information and tickets, please call 951.216.3380 or e-mail events@europavillage.com

Musical Wine Dinner: “Feria de Espana”

Wednesday, June 20

6:30p-9:00p; $85 per person

4-course Italian themed event

For more information and reservations, please call 951.216.3380 or e-mail events@europavillage.com

Musical Wine Dinner: “Feria de Espana”

Thursday, June 21

6:30p-9:00p; $85 per person

4-course Italian themed event

For more information and reservations, please call 951.216.3380 or e-mail events@europavillage.com

 

Falkner Winery

Free Jazz on Sundays

Noon-3pm.

Performances will be 3 hours beginning at noon and going until 3:00pm and will be held in their outside lawn area adjacent to the tasting room.   As the name indicates, every Sunday afternoon live jazz performances will be available to winery customers at no charge and with no reservations required. Chairs and tables will be provided for the audience.  Freshly prepared barbequed food and wine by the glass or bottle are available for each performance.

Father’s Day Lunch at Pinnacle Restaurant

Saturday & Sunday, June 16 & 17

$55 for lunch for 2, plus tax and gratuity

Click here for more information or to make reservations.

12th Anniversary Event

Saturday, June 30th through Monday, July 2

You are invited to a lively weekend that includes jazz performances Saturday and Sunday, winery tours, a book signing, huge sales, hourly raffles, outdoor barbeques, lunch specials at the Pinnacle Restaurant, and other fun events.  In order to help make room for some new releases available that weekend, selected wines will be offered at up to 50% off case prices.  Complimentary jazz on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3pm will feature the flamenco & Latin jazz group Sombra Quieta Trio on Saturday and saxophonist and recording artist Jason Weber performing on Sunday.

 

Hart Winery

Annual Paella Party

Saturday, June 23

6:00p-9:00p; $65 per person

Catered by Paella Valenciana. RSVP to 951.676.6300 or hartwinery@aol.com or wine@vinhart.com. RSVP by June 15th.

 

Leoness Cellars

Summer Vineyard BBQ

Saturday, June 23

6:30p-9:30p; $70 per person

RSVP to 951.302.7601 ext. 114 or laura@leonesscellars.com.

 

Longshadow Ranch Winery

Reggae in the Vines

Friday, June 8

6:00p-10:00p; $5 per person, online/$10 per person, day of show/$150 VIP table

Click here to purchase tickets.

DESPERADO – A Tribute to the Eagles

Friday, June 29

6:00p-10:00p; $20 per person, online/$25 per person, day of show/$250 VIP Table

 

Lorimar Vineyard & Winery

3rd Annual Kansas City Bar-B-Que

Saturday, June 9

5:30p-8:30p; $65 per person, plus tax

Enjoy this event in the vines and orchards at the newly renovated Barrel Room!  Great appetizers, salad, bar-b-que ribs, chicken, tri-tip, baked beans, cornbread, dessert and wine!  A bottle per couple or 2 glasses of wine per person are included.  Great music!  Please call 951.694.6699 xt. 104 to reserve your tickets or email events@lorimarwinery.com.


Miramonte Winery

Complimentary Live Music

  • Friday, June 1; 7:00p-10:00p – Buzz Campbell – master of rockabilly, roots country, blues and roots rock styles
  • Saturday, June 2; 7:00p-10:00p – Kanan Road Band – Local southern-rock/country favorite
  • Sunday, June 3; 2:00p-5:00p – Twofish – Classic and vintage rock and originals in a new way
  • Friday, June 8; 7:00p-10:00p – JD Priest – CD Release Party – Wildly soulful. All-American rock, incredibly popular local favorite.
  • Saturday, June 9; 7:00p-10:00p – Shoot 4 Tuezday – All American Rock.  Very popular band at the winery.
  • Sunday, June 10; 2:00p-5:00p – Alex & Morgan – Stereoflux goes acoustic!
  • Friday, June 15; 7:00p-10:00p – Stereoflux – Awesome Band!  Modern rock of the 80s, 90s thru today
  • Saturday, June 16; 7:00p-10:00p – Billy Watson – One of the Southland’s finest Blues band leaders. A GREAT show.
  • Sunday, June 17; 2:00p-5:00p – Caleb Fritel – Soulfully inspired local songwriter, known for his passionate acoustics.
  • Friday, June 22; 7:00p-10:00p – Nathan James - Winner of the International Blues Challenge!
  • Saturday, June 23; 7:00p-10:00p – Missy Andersen – The queen of all local soul, rhythm and blues!
  • Sunday, June 24; 2:00p-5:00p – Sister Speaks – powerful presence of inspiring and refreshing vocals with elements of ‘Acoustic-Rock, Blues & World
  • Friday, June 29; 7:00p-10:00p – Devocean – a very popular local Reggae/Rock/Ska band.
  • Saturday, June 30; 7:00p-10:00p – Master Splinter & the Shredders – Gutsy, modern rock performers. Big sound!

 

Monte De Oro Winery

Friday Night Happy Hours at Monte De Oro

June 1 – Nina Markert

June 8 – Tim Moyer

Breakfast with the Balloons

Saturday & Sunday, June 2 & 3

7:00a-9:30a, seating reservation time; $32.95 per person plus tax, adults. $12.95 per person plus tax, children 3-12; free for children under 3. Gratuity not included.

Monte De Oro will be hosting a breakfast buffet to enjoy the hot air balloon launching and floating of the 2012 Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival.  Serving a delicious breakfast on our outdoor patio, come watch the balloons fill the sky and drift over and around wine country.  What a great way to start the day!  Reservations are required, seating limited.

Click here for tickets.

Steel Magnolia Summer Concert

Saturday, June 9

6:00pm; General Admission: $55 per person. VIP/Preferred Seating – $60 per person

Click here for tickets.

Their bracing take of “Keep on Lovin’ You” broke through as the highest charting debut single by a co-ed duo in Billboard history and climbed all the way to No. 5 on the Billboard Country Charts.  The song has been downloaded more than a million times and landed in the major motion picture, “Valentine’s Day”.  Josh and Meghan spent the summer of 2010 touring alongside Brad Paisley on him massively populas H2O Tour.  They also toured with Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton and appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Lopez Tonight.  Opening Band: David Rosales.

Father’s Day BBQ on the Patio

Sunday, June 17

11:00a-3:00p

Celebrate Dad at Monte De Oro with delicious grilling delights and live music for the whole family.

 

Mount Palomar Winery

Rio: A Duran Duran Tribute Band
Saturday, June 9
6:00p-10:00p

Playing all the Duran Duran hits such as Rio, Girls on Film, Hungry like the Wolf, Save a Prayer, New Moon on Monday, The Reflex, Notorious, Ordinary World, Come Undone….and so many more!

For tickets, please click here

Father’s Day BBQ
Sunday, June 17
11:30a-7:00p

Celebrate this Father’s Day at one of the oldest, most unique wineries in the Temecula Valley. We will be serving a special BBQ menu in addition to our Shorty’s Bistro Menu, so Dad can spend the day relaxing and let someone else do the grilling. Live music from Kenny Marquez from 4p-7p.

 

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

Rhythm on the Vine Artist Showcase, featuring Greg Bates & Gwen Sebastian

Friday, June 1

7:30p; tickets starting at $19.99 available now

GO Country 105 FM presents Rhythm on the Vine Artist Showcase starring Greg Bates & former NBC’s “The Voice” Star, Gwen Sebastian. Catch Gwen Sebastian LIVE before she hits the road on tour with coach and country superstar, Blake Shelton! Watch Greg Bates light up the winery stage with his hit single “Did it for the girl” while you enjoy award-winning wine under the stars.  Click here for more information or call (310) 476-2030.

Live Music

Thursdays in June

5:30p-8:30p; Vineyard Rose Restaurant Veranda

June Grapeseed Spa Special

Escape to Tuscany at the Grapeseed Spa; $105 per person

Close your eyes and imagine yourself in the peaceful Italian countryside as you enjoy our full-body therapeutic and aromatic massage.  With cedar, sweet orange, frankincense and bergamot aromas reminiscent of Tuscany. this treatment uses Arnica and Sweet Almond Oils to soothe sore, tired muscles and leave you invigorated and re-energized.  Book now for only $105 per person (regular value $135 per person).  This special cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount.  Expires June 30, 2012.

For Reservations, call the GrapeSeed Spa at South Coast Winery today at (866) 994-6379 ext. 3.

 

Thornton Winery

Live Music on Fridays

  • Friday, June 1; 6:00p-9:00p – Performance by Waylon Hicks
  • Friday, June 8; 6:00p-9:00p – Performance by Mark Sage
  • Friday, June 15; 6:00p-9:00p – Performance by Leo Gosselin
  • Friday, June 22; 6:00p-9:00p – Performance by Mark Sage
  • Friday, June 29; 6:00p-9:00p – Performance by Leo Gosselin

Champagne Jazz Series

Sunday, June 3; 4:00p – Chris Botti

Reservations are required.  Click here for reservations.

Euge Groove & Down to the Bone

Sunday, June 10; 4:00p

Reservations are required.  Click here for reservations.

Summer Jam (featuring Gerald Albright & Norman Brown)

Sunday, June 17; 4:00p

Reservations are required.  Click here for reservations.

Bobby Caldwell & David Benoit

Sunday, June 24; 4:00p

Reservations are required.  Click here for reservations.

Bar B Q Cooking Class

Saturday, June 3

 

Wiens Family Cellars

Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Concert

Friday, June 22; 6:00p

The Daddie’s music is generally a mix of swing, ska and rock, characterized by prominent horns and guitars. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here .


Wilson Creek Winery

Cigar Night

Sunday, June 10

6:00p – 10:00pp; $110 per person, General Public

Join us for Wilson Creek’s Cigar Night and be instantly whisked away to the Caribbean Islands for the evening. Imagine lounging on the beach under a palapa with your toes in the sand. In the distance you hear the rolling hum of the turquoise waves gently crashing on the shore while the sweet sounds of a steel drum band plays in the background. Armed with a glass of Reserve Decadencia Port in one hand, and a freshly lit Reserva Decadencia cigar in the other, you set off to mingle and dine with friends in the tropical breeze..

Purchase tickets by calling 951.699.9463 or online here.


 

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May Events in Temecula Valley Wine Country

Monday, April 30th, 2012

(For Mother’s Day events, please click here!)

Churon Winery

“Be the Winemaker” Night

Wednesday, May 16; 6:00p-8:30p

$35 per person; $25 for wine club

Winners receive the Gold Award and a bottle of their creation to take home.  Seating is limited and reservations required.  Call 951.694.9070 for tickets to the event.


Cougar Vineyard & Winery

Semi-Annual Salsa and Guacamole Competition

Saturday, May 5, Cinco De Mayo; 4:00p-7:00p

Our 2nd semi-annual Salsa & Guacamole competition. Compete together for the best in the west. Spicy, hot, savory, everything tasty judged by professionals. Feast on carne asada taco buffet, plus your choice of sangria, wine or beer. Additional beverages may be purchased. Participants are $10, paid at time of sign up, attendees get all this for only $25pp and $20pp for wine club members (day of event $35pp and $30pp for wine club members). Please RSVP 951.491.0825 or email wineclub@cougarvineyards.com or purchase your tickets through our secure online store today at www.cougarvineyards.com.

 

Europa Village

Art Class in the Vineyard
Wednesday, May 9; 1:00p-3:00p

Musical Wine Dinner: “Feria de Espana”

Wednesday, May 16; 6:30p-9:00p

Musical Wine Dinner: Feria de Espana

Thursday, May 17; 6:30p-9:00p

VINGO!
Tuesday, May 22
Fun and educational wine game

Art Class in the Vineyard
Wednesday, May 23; 1:00p-3:00p

Wine Dinner benefiting the Temecula Theater Foundation

Sunday, May 27

Live Music

Friday, May 4 – Rachael Stark from 6:30p-9:30p

Sunday, May 6 – Matthew Fagan from 12:00p-3:00p

Friday, May 11 – Cougrzz

Friday, May 18 – 4019′s

Sunday, May 20 – Leo Gosselin from 12:00p-3:00p

Friday, May 25 – Abacus

For more information on all Europa Village events, please visit http://europavillage.com.

 

Falkner Winery

Free Jazz on Sundays

Performances will be 3 hours beginning at noon and going until 3:00pm and will be held in their outside lawn area adjacent to the tasting room.   As the name indicates, every Sunday afternoon live jazz performances will be available to winery customers at no charge and with no reservations required. Chairs and tables will be provided for the audience.  Freshly prepared barbequed food and wine by the glass or bottle are available for each performance.


Frangipani Winery

Live Music performed by Michael Chain

Saturday, May 21 & Sunday, May 22; 12:00p-4:00p

 

Longshadow Ranch Winery

Steve Oliver Live in Concert

Friday, May 4; 6:00p

Featuring the amazing jazz guitar artistry of Steve Oliver, plus an acoustic performance by Longshadow Winery owner and winemaker Jon Brodersen.  General Admission: $25, Preferred Seating: $35.  Proceeds benefit Dorland Mountain Community for the Arts.  Wine, beer, and dinner will be available.  Click here to purchase tickets.

 

Miramonte Winery


Complimentary Live Music

Friday, May 4; 7:00p-10:00p

Stereoflux – Awesome band! Modern rock of 80s, 90s thru today.

Sunday, May 6; 2:00p-5:00p

Caleb Fritel – Soulfully inspired local songwriter, known for his passionate acoustics

Friday, May 11; 7:00p-10:00p

JD Priest – Wildly soulful. All-American rock, incredibly popular local favorite.

Saturday, May 12; 7:00p-10:00p

Shoot 4 Tuezday – Awesome band! Modern rock of 80s, 90s thru today.

Sunday, May 13; 2:00p-5:00p

Alex & Morgan (stereoflux acoustic)

Friday, May 18; 7:00p-10:00p

Mark Sage Band – Local Fav! Americana, R&B and soul …

Saturday, May 19; 7:00p-10:00p

4019′s – The Who meets The Clash meets The Ramones

Sunday, May 20; 2:00p-5:00p

Waylon Hicks – Well known in The IE. Comfortable, progressive, soulful jazz

Friday, May 25; 7:00p-10:00p

Master Splinter & the Shredders – Gutsy, modern rock performers. Big sound!

Saturday, May 26; 7:00p-10:00p

Missy Andersen – The queen of all local soul, rhythm and blues!


Monte De Oro Winery

Kentucky Derby Day

Saturday, May 5; 3:00p

Come and watch – live – the greatest 2 minutes in sports and see who will be crowned the 2012 Kentucky Derby winner.  As is tradition at Churchill Downs, for all those Ladies visiting Monte De Oro wearing hats, wine tasting will be 50% off our weekend price.

Friday Night Happy Hours at Monte De Oro

5:30p-8:30p; $6.50 glasses of wine and MDO Bistro Menu options available.

May 4 – The Brewer Boys

May 11 – Rachael Stark

May 18 – Nina Markert

May 25 – American Hero Night to benefit Corporal Juan Domengiz

June 1 – JD Priest

June 8 – Tim Moyer

 

Mount Palomar Winery

3rd Annual Wine Country Wiener Fest
Sunday, May 6; 11:00a-4:00p

Family-friendly games, local vendors and services, silent auction, raffles and door prizes, food and beverages and wine tasting. “Dexter Derby’s” Dachshund races with Kentucky Derby-style extravagant hat contest!  Visit http://www.wienerfest.info for more information.

Gypsy Tears Concert – Spanish Guitar & Dancing
Saturday, May 19; 6:00p-10:00p
To purchase tickets please visit www.heyday.com/Heyday/Events

 

Oak Mountain Winery

BBQ Cooking Class presented by Pete’s Firehouse BBQ
Friday, May 4; 6:30p-10:00p
$125 per person
Reservations are required!  Please call Oak Mountain Winery at 951.699.9102

Our hands-on BBQ Cooking Class will show you techniques to select, prepare, trim, season, cook and serve Baby Back Ribs, Pork Spare Ribs, St. Louis Style Pork Ribs, Beef Tri-Tip and much more!

 

Ponte Winery

Festival of Brides, The Upscale Bridal Show

Sunday, May 6; 11:00a-4:00p
Join us in the Vineyard Pavilion to meet top wedding vendors, tour Ponte Winery, see a wedding dress fashion show and enter to win grand door prizes.

 

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

Horse & Carriage Package

Valid through May 31

$339 Weekdays & $439 Weekends (Fri/Sat)

Includes 2 hour horse & carriage ride, two lunch boxes, one bottle of wine with two souvenir wine glasses, plus a one night stay for two in a luxurious villa and six complimentary tasting coupons for South Coast Winery.

Reservations Required; call 951.587.9463 ext. 1 & mention code Carriage Special

Kirk Whalum in Concert
Saturday, May 19; 7:30pm

Tickets starting at $35.00 and are on sale now at www.cegseats.com or call (213) 742-6960.

Soulful, passionate, stirring…these are the words most often used to describe Kirk Whalum’s music.

 

Thornton Winery

Live Music on Fridays

Friday, May 4; 6:00p-9:00p

Performance by Waylon Hicks

Friday, May 11

6:00p-9:00p

Performance by Mark Sage

Friday, May 18

6:00p-9:00p

Performance by Leo Gosselin

Friday, May 25

6:00p-9:00p

Performance by Mark Sage

Champagne Jazz Series
The Sax Pack (featuring Jeff Kashiwa, Steve Cole & Marcus Anderson)

Sunday, May 6; 4:00p

Reservations are required.  Visit http://cf.thorntonwine.com/tickets.php for reservations.

Jazz in the City (featuring Paul Taylor, Marion Meadows & Jesse J
Saturday, May 12; 7:00p
Reservations are required.  Visit http://cf.thorntonwine.com/tickets.php for reservations.

 

Wilson Creek Winery

Sunset Jazz in the Vines

Sunday, May 6; 5:30p – 8:30p

$40 General Admission; $25 Wine Club Members

PURCHASE TICKETS: https://shop.wilsoncreekwinery.com/SHOP.AMS?LEVEL=MID&CAT=EVENTS

Wilson Creek brings back ERIC DARIUS by popular demand! Known for his dynamic and exhilarating live shows, Eric Darius once again joins the Wilson Creek family for an evening adventure combining contemporary jazz with the truly unique atmosphere of wine country. Eric’s energy and musicality are undeniable. He fuses Jazz with Hip-Hop, R & B, Soul, and Rock for a new sound that’s exciting and truly innovative.

 

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