WineCountry Staff: June 2012 Archives

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July 4th falls on a Wednesday this year. We won't mind if you start the celebration early! Check out activities June 30th - July 4th in Sonoma Wine Country.

June 30 - July 1 -- Red, White & Petite Sirah!
Celebration: Come out for a day of fun, relaxation, amazing wine & delicious BBQ! We have a special line-up of our favorite Reds, White & limited Petite Sirah for you to sample. Don't miss this fun event!
Location: Mounts Family Winery, 5545 W. Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA
Fee: $10 pp/Complimentary for Club Members; Time: 11am - 4pm; Phone: 707.292.8148

July 1 -- Fireworks Over the Bay
Celebration: Enjoy fireworks in Bodega Bay before the 4th of July. Fireworks over the Bay is a free event, but donations are welcome. The Bodega Bay fireworks display is fairly small.. Make sure to plan a full day in Bodega BayShow on map and cap it off with fireworks display.Bring warm clothes as it can get very chilly at night in Bodega Bay.
Location: 2400 Westshore Road, Bodega Bay, CA
Fee: Free; Time: 9:30 p.m.; Phone: 707.347.9645

July 4 -- BBQ & Fireworks at Ramekins
Celebration: Guests can enjoy fresh bites from the grill while listening to live music and purchasing drinks from the outdoor bar. Kids can participate in a patriotic hat decorating contest, cookie decorating and a "make your own sundae bar." Event is free for kids under the age of 12.
Location: 450 W. Spain St, Sonoma, CA
Fee: $45 adults/$22.50 kids 12-18 Time: 6:30pm - fireworks Phone Number: (707) 933.0450

July 4 -- Fireworks Party & Dinner @ Depot Hotel Restaurant
Celebration: Every year the Sonoma Fireworks go off right above our Restaurant Garden! Come join us for a fabulous Buffet dinner, wines, and fireworks. Includes Fourth of July buffet dinner, a bottle of wine per couple, tax and tip and, as always, a donation to the Sonoma Valley Fire Association which does a wonderful job of putting on the incredible fireworks. Call or email for reservations.
Location: 241 First Street West, Sonoma CA 95476
Fee: $70 Adults/$40 Under 21; Time: 7pm; Phone: 707-938-2980

There are several events featuring wine & food, live music, and of course, fireworks in Napa Valley leading up to July 4th which is during the middle of the week this year. Check out what's happening the weekend before and on Independence Day too!

June 29 - 30 & July 1 & 4 -- Napa County Fair & Fireworks
Family Fun: Four days of summer sizzle with live music, strolling entertainers, competition for blue ribbons, antique truck and tractor show, 4th of July parade and fireworks. Showcasing local wines and arts.
Location: 1435 North Oak Street, Calistoga CA
Fee: $10; Time: Fri 4p.m.-11p.m./Sat-Sun& Wed 12p.m.-11p.m.; Phone: 707-942-5111

June 30 -- Robert Mondavi Summer Music Festival O.A.R.
Live Music: Robert Mondavi Winery Summer Festival Concert Series presents: O.A.R. Join us on a Saturday night in June for wine, food, fireworks and music under the stars. Annual Summer Concert benefiting Napa Valley Unified School District.
Location: 7801 St. Helena Highway 29, Oakville, CA
Fee: $65 general admission/ $195 VIP dinner; Time: Doors 5 p.m., concert 7 p.m.;
Phone: 888.769.5299

July 1 -- Napa Valley BBQ & Beer Battle @ Napa Valley Marriott
Beer & Food Education: Napa BBQ legends Pat Burke and Stephen Barber compete against one another in an epic BBQ cookoff. 9 Bay Area craft brewers will compete for best BBQ/Beer pairing. Silent Auction with fabulous items from the Napa Valley. A fundraiser for the Napa Valley Education Foundation's Music Connection program.
Location: Napa Valley Marriott, 3425 Solano Ave., Napa, CA
Fee: $45.00; Time: 1pm - 4pm; Phone: 707.253.8600

July 4 -- Louis M. Martini Winery Fireworks Spectacular
Celebration: Spend the 4th of July with the Martini family as we celebrate 17 years of historic fireworks in St. Helena. Enjoy a Napa-style feast, delectable wine and food pairings, and live entertainment- all culminating around world-class fireworks. Reserve tickets by calling the listed phone number.
Location: 254 South St. Helena Highway South, St. Helena, CA 94575
Fee: Guests $150/Members $110 (limit 4 at this price); Time: 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Phone: 866.549.2582

Press Release - The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance announces the launch of their new Trip Planner on pasowine.com which gives the wine enthusiast power to create customized itineraries that highlight the region's distinct offerings using web based technology. The Trip Planner makes it easy to search over 160 Wine Alliance member wineries and map out a wine tasting experience based on amenities, varietal, and the region's award-winning wineries.  The tool also incorporates the area's hospitality assets including restaurants, accommodations, and tour companies; making it a complete visitor resource when planning a trip to Paso Robles Wine Country.

"This Trip Planner addresses consumer needs for full service planning based on current technologies," said Jennifer Porter, Executive Director, Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance.  "There is no other wine region or entity that provides such a complete planning tool with the same customization and sharing capabilities that the Paso Robles Trip Planner offers."

Amenities such as certifiable sustainable, tours, pet friendliness, picnic areas and other accommodations are offered as search options along with cross reference capabilities so the user can refine their search according to the type of wine they enjoy.  Adding locations to an itinerary can be done from any page on pasowine.com that lists wineries or hospitality businesses, with a single click of the mouse.  Once an itinerary is built, the user can fine-tune by click-n-drag as well as add specific addresses for begin and end points.  Once the itinerary is complete, it can be shared via social media, printed, emailed and bookmarked.

What better way to spend a summer night then at the movies!  Flora Springs Winery is hosting "Dinner & Movie Night Series" June - October and it's perfect for date night!



Share a delicious Lobster Feed dinner paired with Flora Springs wines in their Vineyard Courtyard. Follow it up sitting fireside, sipping wine and watching a movie on the Rooftop Lounge, overlooking the vineyards and the mountains. Of course, there will also be all your favorite traditional snacks to enjoy during the movie.

Movie nights are open to the public but there is limited availability and and advanced reservations are required. Fees: $99 per person; Wine Club Members, $79.20 per person. See list of films below:

June 30th - A Good Year (view trailer)
Wine and dinner starts at 6:30pm, movie starts at 8:30 pm.

July 28th - The Ways of Wine (view trailer)
Wine and dinner starts at 5:50 pm, movie starts at 7:50 pm.

"You Choose Your Prize" SWEEPSTAKES

At Farmhouse, the beloved Barn is turning three! This calls for a celebration, and what better way to celebrate than with gifts! The sweepstakes is simple. Just share the Farmhouse Love with  friends, coworkers, whomever, and every time one of them "likes" Farmhouse Inn on Facebook, you are entered to win . . .again, again, and again.



THE PRIZES

1. Visit Farmhouse for the ultimate Wine Country Getaway*. Two nights in a Luxury Barn Room, a four-course dinner and wine pairings for two in our Michelin starred restaurant, and a private tour and lunch at one of our exclusive winery partners. (Value approx. $2500) *does not include airfare or travel cost.

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2. Sip Farmhouse-style at home. You and Farmhouse's Wine Director, Master Sommelier Geoff Kruth, will collaborate to create your dream wine cellar*.  We ship you the cellar - we loan you Geoff and his expertise to help you choose, and procure, your dream collection.   *Does not include the wine itself. We promise up to 6 hours of Geoff's time. (Value approx. $2000)

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3. Sleep like you've never slept before - at least not since you left Farmhouse. The famous and much sought after Farmhouse Bed*- the mattress and our luxury layers of feather bedding and pillows delivered to your door. You choose the size. What's a perfect nights' sleep worth anyway? (Value approx. $2000) *does not include your bed frame or linens.

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4.  Farm for yourself.  Dine on those farm-fresh eggs that are such a part of a Farmhouse stay, every day, at home!  We'll send you a custom built chicken coop, six heritage breed chicks, and a sack of organic chick feed to get you started. Six fresh eggs a day...imagine the possibilities. Includes a selection of Farmhouse breakfast recipes. (Approx. value $1800)

Winner will be announced by email and on Farmhouse Facebook page August 1, 2012.

ENTER NOW!

Show Dad you appreciate him with the gift of GOLF!


*Dudes' or Dads' Retreat at Silverado Resort and Spa!
This Ultimate Gentleman's Getaway package offers unlimited* golf for groups of two or four, with accommodations in a deluxe one- or two-bedroom fireplace suite. (Available June 1 - Nov. 17, 2012). Package also includes:

• Callaway Razr X Rentals
• 6 Callaway golf balls
•  Silverado golf hat and shirt
• $100 spa credit per person for any 50-minute men's treatment (Go Golf Facial, Golfers Massage, or Golfers Reflexology)
• 100 credit per person for resort dining

CLICK HERE for more details.

LIVERMORE, CA
June 17 -- Wines, Beats, and Mobile Eats
Celebration: Treat Dad to an array of food choices from our favorite food trucks, Southern Sandwich Co., Rice Rockit, le truc and Kara's Cupcakes, while sampling wines from Wente Vineyards, Murrieta's Well, and Double Decker.
Location: Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore, CA
Fee: $15 general/$10 club members; Time: 12-4pm; Phone: 925.456.2305

June 17, 2012 -- Father's Day BBQ at Elliston Vineyards
Celebration: Make Father's Day extra special this year at Elliston Vineyards. Join us for an afternoon of delicious BBQ, fun and sun, family and friends, and of course beer and wine. Cost is inclusive of food, non-alcoholic drinks, tax and gratuity. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Large group reservations available. Advanced booking is required.
Location: Elliston Vineyards, 463 Kilkare Rd., Sunol, CA
Fee: $35 Adults/$12 Children; Time: 12pm - 3pm; Phone: 925.862.2377

MENDOCINO, CA
June 15 - 17 -- A Taste of Redwood Valley
Wine Festival: Join eight wineries and a brandy distiller that offer the "Focus on Experience" winemaker dinner. Experience a herb walk, make homemade bread,feast at a farm to table dinner, and enjoy dessert all served with fine wines while listening to live music. On Sat and Sun all will be open for tastings w/food,music, and farmer's market stands.
Fee: Dinner: $55;  Dinner & Tasting:$80; Tasting:$30;
Time: Dinner: 6pm; Sat/Sun Tasting: 11-5; Phone: 707-485-0322


NAPA VALLEY, CA
June 17 -- V Marketplace Father's Day Invitational Auto Show
Celebration, Exhibition: V Marketplace celebrates the "art of the driving machine," from the national champions to the local favorites, to the one-of-a-kind collector curiosities. Packard, Pierce Arrow, Ford, Ferrari, M.G., Mercedes Benz and more, top a list of more than 100 early and late model autos spanning some 90 years of production!
Location: 6525 Washington Street, Yountville CA
Fee: Free; Time: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Phone: 707-944-2451

June 17 -- Conn Creek's Father's Day Throwdown
Celebration: Wine, Barbeque and hot competition - what more could Dad ask for? 2 amazing Napa valley chefs will be barbecuing up ribs! You vote to determine who wins the throw-down. Challenge our winemaker, Mike McGrath to a wine blending throw-down.
Location: 8711 Silverado Trail, St. Helena, CA
Fee: $50/$40 club members; Time: 2pm-6pm; Phone: 800.793.7960 ext. 210

Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards will be hosting a new jazz series called "Jazzy Summer Nights" featuring three fantastic Jazz concerts:

Saturday June 23rd The Andrew Speight Quintet
Renowned Australian Alto Saxophonist with his band
"Andrew Speight will carry the music's torch into the next millennium." Wynton Marsalis

Saturday July 21st The Al Molina Latin Jazz Sextet
Legendary Bay Area Latin jazz icon featuring Percussionist Louie Romero

Saturday August 18th Deborah Winters
With Peter Welker's All Star 10 piece band

Mateo Granados will be offering his delicious Yucatan Cuisine from his legendary food truck.
These will be intimate gatherings with limited seating; concerts are 6-8pm. Purchase your tickets now for a fabulous summer of jazz and fine wine before they sell out! Tickets are $35 for each concert and available at www.sonomacutrer.com or by calling 707-237-3489.

Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards is located on 400 picturesque acres in the heart of the Russian River Valley and is host to the annual North American Croquet Championships held on world class croquet courts. Sonoma-Cutrer may be the best outdoor venue in Sonoma County to enjoy great music, wine and friends. Do not miss this rare opportunity to hear live music at Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards!

Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards
4401 Slusser Road, Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 237.3489
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