Join winery owners, winemakers and growers of the Temecula Valley as we celebrate “California Wine Month,” Temecula Style, at CRUSH – Our 2nd Annual Wine & Culinary Showcase, taking place on Saturday, September 10.
Now in it’s second successful year, CRUSH will feature all of Southern California’s wine country and culinary stylings in one stellar location. In addition to sampling an array of local wines and restaurant dishes on a large scale, guests will also have an opportunity to learn about winegrape growing in Southern California. Educational displays will feature vine cuttings from grapes featured in Temecula Valley’s best wines, descriptions of each grape variety, and even newly-harvested grapes that allow guests to taste the fruit before it is turned into wine.
Winemakers and chefs will mingle amongst the guests, giving attendees a chance to meet their favorite local wine and culinary stars. The David Maldonado Band will provide live entertainment for the evening as guests sip and savor a taste of Temecula Valley on the expansive Monte de Oro patio, while taking in breathtaking views of wine country under the summer stars.
Join Gus Vizgirda, winemaker at Maurice Car’rie Winery, for a Temecula Wine Country tour. Maurice Car’rie is one othe oldest Temecula wineries, and offers a great craft fair on the weekends.
Maurice Car’rie Tasting Room hours: 10am-5pm daily; 951.676.1711; 34225 Rancho California Road,
92592
Our 20th Annual Harvest Celebration Barrel Tasting Weekend is just a few days away! Join us for a fun-filled food and wine adventure at over 30 Member Wineries! There is plenty to see and do at the Harvest Celebration. While you’re enjoying scrumptious food and wine samplings at each stop, check out the live entertainment offered by some of the Member Wineries throughout the weekend:
Cougar Vineyard and Winery November 6th and 7th; 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Enjoy live music from folk rock, indie, and americana singer Jacqui Forman.
Lorimar Winery November 6th; 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Check out Jason Weber (Sax/Jazz) at the Live @ Lorimar musical series!
Oak Mountain Winery
Enjoy live music in the Pavilion!
November 6th; 1:00pm – 5:00pm- Jimmy Blaze – Classic Rock
November 7th; 1:00pm – 5:00pm- Smooth Sax by Norm
Robert Renzoni Vineyards November 6th and 7th
Live musical performance by Kenny Marquez at the Harvest Barrel Celebration Weekend!
If you haven’t already purchased your tickets to this fantastic event happening this Saturday and Sunday, November 6 & 7, 2010 from 10:00am – 4:30pm, there’s still time!
2 Day Tickets purchased October 1st thru November 6, 2010- $99.00
Sunday Only Ticket; Non-Resident- $79.00
Local Resident/Sunday Only (Temecula/Murrieta Local Residents)- $69.00
Designated Driver Food Only Ticket (Wine Tasting Not Included)- $59.00
After deciding which ticket option is best for you, order your ticketshere. We look forward to seeing you at the 20th Annual Harvest Celebration Barrel Tasting Weekend!
Ponte Family Estate Winery awaits you in this short video tour! Learn directly from the winemaker, chef, and professional tour guide as they share the highlights of this extremely popular winery.
Surrounded by 350 acres of vineyards and beautiful gardens, the facility offers guests the chance to sample and buy deliciously drinkable wines in it’s colorful tasting room, enjoy superb wine country cuisine in it’s award-winning Restaurant at Ponte, and tour the estate grounds and winery operations. The charming atmosphere makes it a picturesque location to hold a special event or even just to visit for the day to sample their friendly wine list. Visit Ponte anytime for an unsurpassed wine country experience!
The 20th annual Harvest Celebration Barrel Tasting Weekend is quickly approaching! Join us for this fantastic event on Saturday and Sunday, November 6 & 7, 2010 from 10:00am – 4:30pm. This two-day event gives ticketed guests the opportunity to over 30 Member wineries for a self-guided tour of Temecula Valley Wine Country. Delicious foods and wine samplings are offered at each stop as well as barrel and tank samples of finished and unfinished wines not yet available to the public.
WANT A ROOM? SUNDAY ONLY Package with South Coast Winery Resort and Spa Includes: (2) Sunday Only tickets to the Harvest Celebration and an Overnight Sunday (11/07/10) Stay in a Deluxe Villa Plus (2) complimentary Tasting Flights in the South Coast Winery Tasting Room, a complimentary bottle of Award Winning South Coast wine in room – and a Resort discount booklet to enjoy the rest of your stay. All for $249! (dbl occupancy)
If you haven’t already ordered your tickets, this is a reminder to do so as soon as possible since this event does sell out early every year! Order your ticketshere and we look forward to having a great time with you at the Harvest Celebration Barrel Tasting Weekend!
Did you attend the amazing Wine & Culinary Showcase on Friday, September 17th? What a hit! Almost 500 guests were in attendance, eating and drinking their way around the stunning patio and fountains at Monte de Oro Winery. The entire association – made up of 31 wineries – brought their very best vino, happily mingled with their loyal fans, and introduced their wines to future wine club members. There was so much delicious local food to taste, so many new winemakers to meet; it was certainly a special night to remember. Check out the slideshow below – and be sure to join us next September for the Second Annual Temecula Valley Wine & Culinary Showcase! You won’t want to miss it! Photos courtesy of Steve Driscoll at LiFTphoto.com
1st Annual “Temecula Valley Wine & Culinary Showcase” Invites Locals & Visitors to Celebrate California Wine Month
You are invited to attend this two-part showcase event which will feature a winemakers’ roundtable Q&A on the area’s winemaking past, present and future; and a walk-around tasting featuring 30-plus wineries, a dozen restaurants, and more than 120 wines to try.
The 1st Annual Temecula Valley Wine & Culinary Showcase offers a unique opportunity for visitors and locals to meet local winemakers, learn about changes and improvements in the area’s viticultural practices, and sample wine and food from dozens of vendors!
Friday, September 17, 2010
5:30 – 6:30 PM — Winemaker’s Roundtable Q&A, moderated by a prominent figure in the wine and food world
6:30 – 7:00 PM — Champagne Reception, compliments of Thornton Winery
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Showcase Tasting, featuring wine and food samples from local wineries, restaurants and caterers
Monte de Oro Winery
35820 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591-5126
$65 per person
Tickets may be purchase online at TemeculaWines.org/Events or by calling (800) 801-9463
In addition, the following packages are available September 1 – 30 to make exploring wine country easy and budget-friendly during California Wine Month; packages can be booked at TemeculaWines.org or by calling (800) 801-9463:
California Wine Month Passport – $40
Visit 5 Participating Wineries & Receive a Full Tasting Flight at each
Stay-and-Sip Package – $269
2 California Wine Month Passports
Overnight Stay in a Deluxe Villa at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
Bottle of Wine in Room
Welcome Gift
2 Free Tasting Flights at South Coast Winery
Passport Discount Booklet
*Valid Sept 2010, Sun-Thur
You can add safe shuttle transportation to any package by visiting GoGrape.com and clicking “Temecula.”
Temecula Wine Country has a new addition to the family – and this one is hard to miss! Spanning 21,000 square feet and featuring an 11,500 square foot Barrel Cellar holding up to 900 barrels, Monte De Oro Winery was christened on November 5, 2009 and celebrated its public grand opening January 2010.
The Main Tasting Room is certainly an impressive sight, equipped with two tasting bars, flat-screen televisions, and a beautiful gift shop. The show-stopping element is the ingenious glass floor which shows off the barrel cellar below.
The tasting room leads to a 10,500 square foot outdoor patio, which provides breath-taking panoramic views of Temecula Valley vineyards. Complemented by a reflective water pool and cascading waterfalls, this elegant area will play host to our very special California Wine Month Event on September 17th:The Temecula Valley Wine and Culinary Showcase. Tickets on sale NOW!
Monte De Oro grape varietals include: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Zinfandel, Petit Syrah, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Mourvedre, Malbec, Grenache, Cinsault, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Canelli and Viognier. Several of these wines have already been awarded by competitions in San Francisco, Long Beach, and the California State Fair!
When you’re in the mood for an amazing wine experience, stop by Monte De Oro and give them a warm welcome!
As Temecula Valley heats up for the summer, so does our Wine Country! With numerous exciting evening affairs, the possibilities for affordable wining-and-dining are endless. Many wineries are adding live music to the mix – and with that comes drinking and dancing, of course! Here’s a hotlist of unique after-dark events that are happening at some of your favorite wineries this month:
Palumbo Family Vineyards and Winery
The Blonde Gypsy’s – Saturday June 26, at 6:30 pm
Latcho and Andrea are European recording artists that perform Gypsy Rumba and Flamenco Guitar music and have recorded 8 albums and a DVD chronicling their career. Having preformed internationally, their wild, untamed Gypsy style has been compared to the Gypsy Kings, Ottmar Liebert, Jesse Cook, Manitas de Plata and Willie and Lobo. Their music comes from the soul and goes to the heart of anyone that has had the opportunity to see them live.
Tickets are $35 for Wine Club members, $40 for Non Members & includes a gourmet box-dinner. On sale now! Contact Cindy at 951-676-7900 for tickets, For more info on the performers, please visit www.latchoandrea.com
Wilson Creek Winery and Vineyard
Cigar Night – Sunday, June 13, 2010, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Wilson Creek is excited to have Cigar Night back by popular demand! Join them for an evening of exclusive cigars from around the world, eclectic live fusion music, and extraordinary wines paired with a sumptuous dinner.
Live Music every Friday and Saturday evening from 6-9pm at Smokehouse Restaurant
June Music Calendar highlights: June 11 – Brazilian flamenco guitarist Ron Freshman
June 12 – Jazz violinist Diego Mondragon
June 18 – Brazilian flamenco guitarist Ron Freshman
June 19 – Latin Jazz artist Joe Baldino
June 25 – Guitarist Brian Stodart
June 26 – Jazz Violinist Diego Mondragon
Oak Mountain Winery
The Saints of Jazz – June 11th & 18th from 6-9pm
Come on down to Oak Mountain Winery for two evenings of music, wine and appetizers. The winery will have wine and beer available for purchase and an appetizer-and-wine pairing for $12.00, which includes 3 of each. Oak Mountain’s Summer Friday Nights are perfect for grabbing a few friends and enjoying the breathtaking view of the valley.
This first weekend in June is filled with multiple exciting events perfect for the wine enthusiast! Whichever activity you choose, you’re guaranteed delicious wine and a fantastic time!
Wild Women of Wine Country 5K Walk/Run through the Vineyards
On June 5th at South Coast Winery and Resort,”Be the Difference You Envision” by participating in the Wild Women of Wine Country 5KWalk/Run from 7AM-11AM. 100% of proceeds going to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest County and Rancho Damacitas Children’s Home.
Click HERE to Register!For your convenience, registration is also available by calling 951-587-9463 Ext. 7210.
Temecula Balloon And Wine Festival
After you exercise for charity, get ready to enjoy the 26th Annual Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival, a long-awaited Temecula Valley Tradition! Held at Lake Skinner the weekend of June 4-6, this year’s event will be one of the best yet with more than a dozen Temecula Valley wineries participating, including:
With a quick drive into the City of Angels, you will be rewarded with over 130 wines to taste from over 14 different countries at the 5th Annual LA WineFest in Hollywood, June 5th and 6th. Be sure to visit the Temecula Valley Wine Association booth to taste some familiar and much-loved favorites, including
Stuart Cellars
Thornton Winery
Callaway Vineyard & Winery
Falkner Winery
Hart Winery
Ponte Family Estate Winery
Vindemia Estate Winery
Tickets are $65 each or $100 per couple and can be purchased at lawinefest.com. Guests can also partake in gourmet food trucks, spirits, education seminars, and much more! If you choose to stay and enjoy both days, the Avalon Beverly Hills and Maison 140 hotels are offering special rates for LA WineFest guests.
Our 
Women of Wine Country 5K Walk/Run through the Vineyards
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