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Cambria/Cayucos - Harmony Cellars Wine Special - Gift your loved one three or more bottles of wine and we'll make your package 'LOVEly.' Complimentary gourmet chocolate and valentine decorations will be added....just ask! Online Special, place your order here.
Paso Robles – Pomar Junction – Sunday, February 14th at Piazza Bistro. Enjoy a romantic evening with your Valentine at an intimate winemaker dinner. This exclusive dinner starts with hors d'oeuvres and champagne; followed by 3courses carefully paired with 3 of our finest wines. More information
Santa Maria – Mckeon-Phillips Winery Valentine’s Friday Night Wine Down Join Ardison Phillips and the crew for a very special evening with a gourmet menu of Shellfish Crepe, Gruyere-Fontina Fondue, Cornish Game Hens & Chocolate Fondue all paired with McKeon-Phillips wine. $25 club, $30 non-club. Details
Monterey - Chateau Julien – Red Wine & Chocolates, February 13-14
The perfect pair! Enjoy a sumptuous selection of chocolates to complement Chateau Julien red wines- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Zinfandel & Black Nova - throughout the weekend. $5 per person, club members complimentary.Event information.
Santa Cruz – Valentine’s Dinner at the Cellar Door, Boony Doon Vineyard
Pease join us on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14th for a romantic candle lit evening of special share plates for two prepared by Executive Chef Charlie Parker. Cafe opens at 5 pm. Space is limited, RSVP required - call 831.425.6771 or reservations@bonnydoonvineyard.com
First Crush Wine Lovers Workshop
A special, romantic wine appreciation class for lovers of port, chocolate, cheese or just lovers!
Central Coast - Treat your sweetheart to a Valentine’s gift that’s better than a box of chocolates. This First Crush “insider” Sip & Learn appreciation class will be like a journey to Portugal guided by Roxo Port Cellars winemaker Jeffery Steele.
Taste and learn how traditional ports are made, barrel sample individual port varietals, learn what the port varietals are, how they are produced, and how growing them and making port differs from table wine production. After that, enjoy a....read more.
Santa Maria- Come join us in our intimate tasting room and sample some of our award winning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, or try something new with our Rhone and Italian varietals.
Los Olivos - Byron Vineyards and Winery specializes in handcrafting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from estate-owned vineyards in the cool climate of Santa Maria Valley.
Paso Robles - Peachy Canyon is a small family owned winery on the Central Coast of California. Come by and sample our award-winning zinfandels and other acclaimed varietals.
Our hospitality center combines classic California Mission-style design with modern European elegance, with soaring interiors, courtyards and state-of-the-art technology. Come enjoy our award winning wines.
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Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival
On March 19 – 21, Paso Robles Wine Country comes together to celebrate Zinfandel. At the Zin Tasting, Saturday evening, over 50 wineries showcase their Zinfandel and Zinfandel blends; Zin-friendly food from more than 10 of wine country’s best restaurants and caterers will be there to enhance the experience. This is a limited event, click here or call 800.549.WINE View more...
People's Choice Wine Awards
The Lake County Winery Association proudly announced the 2009 People’s Choice Wine Awards in early October. This event marks the first ever wine competition exclusively showcasing Lake County wines. View more...
Ask the Advisor, Roses in the Vineyards
Ask the Advisor, Why are there roses in the vineyard? "A Rose is a rose is a rose," as on Gertrude Stein postulated as part of her 1913 poemSacred Emily, interpreted as meaning "things are what they are,". But in a vineyard a rose bush is more than just a pretty piece of visual poetry. It has a job to do. View more...
Sheep in the Vineyard!
Have a wine related question? "Ask the Advisor" is our new feature where you can get your questions answered. We will tackle a broad range of subjects from food and wine pairing to the pros and cons of wild yeast fermentation. No question is too simple (we like those because they are easier to answer) and if you have a tough one we can't answer it we will call in for reinforcements from our industry contacts. View more...
California Grape Harvest
The harvest in California vineyards is complete. Overall the yields have been down from previous years but the quality is good and winemakers are happy. See video... View more...
Ask the Advisor, Roses in the Vineyards
Sheep in the Vineyard!
California Grape Harvest
