Russian River Vineyards and the Taste of Rt 116
Our day of exploring wineries of the Russian River was drawing to a close. We had just one more stop on our schedule and it was a good one: Russian River Vineyards!
Wine tasting in Russian River
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Furthermore Wines Welcomes the Taste of Rt 116
The Taste of Route 116 was in full swing. It was time to explore a new winery: Furthermore Wines!
Taft Street Winery Hosts Taste of Rt 116
A favorite Russian River Valley winery was participating in a favorite annual event, the Taste of Route 116. That made it an easy decision: let’s visit Taft Street Winery next!
Balletto Vineyards Welcomes Rt 116 Club Members
One of our favorite annual events was upon us once again. The Taste of Route 116 represented a great reason to drive up to the Russian River Valley and we couldn’t wait to check in with our “home” winery, Balletto Vineyards.
Tasting Balletto Pinots
With “Shelter in Place” rules dragging on, it takes a bit of creativity to keep wine tasting a part of life. Recently we decided to compare and contrast three Pinot Noir wines from Balletto Vineyards.
Tasting Jigar Wines
As the Taste of Route 116 was coming to an end for us, we had time for just one more winery. The answer was clear: we needed to visit Jigar Wines.
Tasting Harvest Moon Winery
We were well into our day of tasting along Route 116, savoring wineries new and familiar. Our next stop was one of our favorites: Harvest Moon Winery.
An Introduction to Bowman Cellars
One of the best parts of the annual Taste of Route 116 event is the chance to explore new wineries. This year was no exception! We were very excited for our first tasting at Bowman Cellars.
Tasting Taft Street Winery
We were enjoying the annual Taste of Route 116 event, which gave us an ideal excuse to visit one of our favorite Russian River tasting rooms: Taft Street Winery.
A Club Tasting at Balletto Vineyards
Being a member of a winery’s wine club has so many benefits that it is difficult to limit our memberships. One annual event that keeps us coming back every year is the Taste of Route 116 that features the wineries in the Russian River wine area. Our first stop was at our “home” winery for the area, Balletto Vineyards.
A Taste of Route 116 for 2018
Belonging to a wine club is marvelous. Belonging to ALL the wine clubs would be incredible! For one glorious weekend, one club membership works at every participating winery in the Russian River area. That’s right, it is time to attend the Taste of Route 116!
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| Jan 28 |
Charles R Vineyards in Livermore NEW!! FRIDAY HIKE & TASTING WITH LISA Friday, January 28, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The top of the hill is, hands down, my favorite spot at Charles R. You may have never known it was there, but once you see it, you’ll experience the whole of Livermore Valley from a totally different perspective. The view from the top never disappoints - no matter the weather, the temperature, the steepness or the wind factor, - this special place is simply beautiful. Dick and Bonnie have been generous enough to share this little-known part of the property with us, and are excited to share the space with those willing to make the trek. Join me each 4th Friday for a morning hike up the hill. We will share a taste of wine at the top to quench our thirst, then finish up with a full flight once we’re back in the tasting room. I hope to see you there! Lisa Lee, Winemaker |
| Jan 29 |
Charles R Vineyards in Livermore PREMIERE PARTY FOR OUR NEW RESERVE WINES 2019 Chardonnay & 2020 Sauvignon Blanc Saturday, January 29, 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. We’re rolling out the red card for the premiere of our new Reserve line of wines! Club Members, don’t miss the release of our first Reserve Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, enjoy live music with Jack Quigley, and Peggy’s Pretzels will be serving up sweet and savory gourmet soft pretzels paired with our new wines. You can choose toppings from Garlic Butter with Parmesan, Mustard or Wine Cheese, along with Cinnamon and Sugar Pretzel with Cream Cheese Frosting. ? Each of these lots are single barrel reserves. That means there is not a whole lot of any of them. These are MEMBER EXCLUSIVE wines that will not last long. We are so excited our patience is finally paying off and the time has to come to get to share these beautiful wines with our most loyal friends and family! |
| Feb 12 |
Cedar Mountain in Livermore through Feb 13 Valentine Port and Chocolate Pairing February 12 & 13 Noon - 4pm The Ports Reserve Chardonnay del Sol Luana Inu Cabernet Royale Late Bottled Vintage Tortuga Royale Paired with Ghirardelli and Godiva Chocolates $15/person $5/Club Member Call 925-373-6636 to make a wine tasting reservation. |
Russian River Vineyards in Russian River through Feb 14 Join us at Russian River Vineyards for a special Valentine's Day Food & Wine Pairing! The Kitchen at RRV has lovingly handcrafted four delectable small dishes to pair perfectly with four featured wines. Each small dish is thoughtfully created to complement its fine wine component. This Valentine's Day Food & Wine Pairing Experience will be available as follows: February 12th: seatings at 12:00, 2:00, & 4:00 February 13th: seatings at 12:00, 2:00, & 4:00 February 14th: seatings at 12:00, 2:00, & 4:00 Wine Club Members: $65 per person (discount added at checkout) Non-Members: $80 per person Vegetarian Option Available! Space is limited and reservations are required. Click here for more info |
| Feb 19 |
The Caliza Winery in Paso Robles We missed you all last year and the time has come for us to announce our next Winemaker's Dinner on Saturday, February 19th, 2022! Those of you that have been to our Winemaker Dinners, you know we break out all of the best bottles from our past, present, and even future! We will be pre-releasing our 2019 Reserve Syrah for the main course, this wine received 98 points from renowned wine writer, Jeb Dunnuck and YOU will be the first to taste and have an opportunity to purchase this outstanding wine! We also can't do a Caliza dinner without something old, right? Well-aged vintages of Caliza will also be paired, check out the menu below from our favorite, Chef Jeffrey Scott. What: Caliza Winemaker Dinner When: Saturday, February 19th/5:30 - 9:30 pm Where: Caliza Winery Production Facility in Tin City - 2915 Limestone Way, Paso Robles, CA Cost: Wine Club Members $170/pp (up to 4 discounted tickets per membership) - $195/pp Non-MembersClick here for more info |