Exploring Stintzi Winery While Socially Distant
With the current lock-downs, we can’t visit our local wineries. What to do? Why learn about wineries thousands of miles away, of course! Here, we taste and learn about the Stintzi Winery in the Alsace.
Wine tasting in Alsace
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Visiting Alsace Wine Route
Alsace, a French wine region famous for its delicious whites, is so inviting and fascinating that you can suddenly find yourself planning a trip there only to drink wine, as I did last year.
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| Feb 10 |
Las Positas Vineyards in Livermore  Indoor Concert SeriesDoors open at 5:30pm, music starts at 6:00pm No cover charge! Wine by the bottle and by the glass Charcuterie plates, flatbreads, and dessert plates available for purchase February 10th: Happy Minute Band |
| Feb 11 |
Adelaida in Paso Robles Join us in celebrating 25 years of the Viking Vineyard at Adelaida Vineyards and Winery on Saturday, February 11th. Enjoy an evening of fine dining in an intimate setting, with dinner provided by Chef Paul Corsentino. A previous champion of Iron Chef America, Chef Corsentino blends California coastal ingredients with classic French techniques. Enjoy passed hors d'oeuvres and a four-course meal accompanied by current releases and library wines from the Viking Vineyard to celebrate 25 years of farming! This event will be held in our beautiful downstairs Barrel Room on February 11th at 5:00pm. This will be an intimate dinner with only 80 seats available. Click here for more info |
Cedar Mountain in Livermore through Feb 12 Valentine Port and Chocolate Pairing February 11 & 12 Noon - 3pm The Ports Viognier Port Reserve Chardonnay del Sol Cabernet Royale Late Bottled Vintage Tortuga Royale Paired with Ghirardelli, Godiva, and ?? Chocolates $15/person - $5/Club Member Call 925-373-6636 or email to cedarmtn@wt.net to make a reservation |
Russian River Vineyards in Russian River through Feb 12 Join us for a special Valentine's Day Wine & Food Pairing! The Kitchen at RRV has lovingly handcrafted four delectable dishes to pair perfectly with four featured wines. Each course is thoughtfully created to complement its fine wine component. This Valentine's Day Wine & Food Pairing Experience will be available as follows: February 11th: seatings at 12:00, 2:00, & 4:00 February 12th: seatings at 12:00 & 2:00 Wine Club Members: $70 per person (discount added at checkout) Non-Members: $85 per person Vegetarian Option Available! Space is limited and reservations are required. Click here for more info |
| Feb 12 |
Harvest Moon Winery in Russian River Sun, Feb 12, 12-4pm RandyZin Valentine's Event Live Harp + Piano, Special Flight + Pairing Celebrate love (and wine) with us on Sunday, February 12th. Enjoy a special event flight with newly released wines paired with savory baked bites, sonoma county cheeses, and organic chocolate from Rainy Day Chocolates. This romantic afternoon will be accompanied by live music with Harpist Liyanna Sadowsky and Pianist Jeremy Lipsin. Click here for more info |
| Mar 25 |
Dobra Zemlja Winery in Amador through Mar 26 Behind the Cellar Door Saturday, March 25th and 26th, 11am to 4:30pm For more than 25 years, Amador Vintners’ member wineries have invited guests Behind the Cellar Door for one of the most entertaining and educational wine events anywhere. Guests will be able to reserve experiences at 5 different wineries each day from over 40+ wineries in Amador in the beautiful Sierra Foothills. Enjoy tasting flights, behind the scene vineyard and winery tours, and an educational experience delivered by our winemakers and winery teams. Here at Dobra Zemlja Winery, (meaning 'good earth' in Croatian) join us as we give guests a peek ‘behind the cave door’ with an educational barrel and vertical tasting experience of our signature port-style wine, Kikas, mali 'little' bites that pair perfectly with a select flight of our ‘Big Amador Reds, No Lightweights’, and fantastic wine specials. Zivili! Tickets on sale now at https://amadorwine.com/bcd/. Ticket Pricing - Saturday and Sunday Passport: Pre-sale $79 / Regular $89 Sunday Only Passport: Pre-sale $54 / Regular $59 Saturday Only Passport: Pre-sale $54 / Regular $59 Designated Driver: $20 per day Purchase your tickets before midnight on February 13th for discounted pre-sale pricing! |