Mac & Cheese with Fresh Peas, Cauliflower and Toasted Garlic Breadcrumbs
You know it’s the start of fall when you start to crave warm comfort food! This mac & cheese recipe is creamy and comes with a few surprising additions—and a crispy garlicky topping. Pair with your favorite Temecula Valley Chardonnay or Merlot.
Serves 6
Ingredients 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter 2 tablespoons (30ml) all purpose flour 1 cup (240ml) whole milk 1 cup (240ml) half-and-half 1¼ cup (143g) grated sharp cheddar cheese ½ cup (56g) grated Gruyere cheese 6 cups cooked macaroni (made from 10 ounces/284g dry macaroni) ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) sea salt 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 cups (200g) cauliflower florets, cut into small pieces ½ cup (80g) fresh or frozen peas
For the topping: 2 cups (128g) fine dry breadcrumbs (preferably Panko) ½ cup (56g) grated sharp cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons (10ml) minced garlic ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) sea salt 1 teaspoon (2.5ml) freshly ground black pepper
Directions Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C)
Melt the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed, saucepan over medium heat, until sizzling. Add the flour and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Gradually stir in the milk and half-and-half, and continue to stir until the sauce thickens and begins to simmer.
Turn off heat, stir in the grated cheddar and the Gruyere until smooth. Fold in the macaroni and ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) salt. Set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the cauliflower and cook and stir until lightly browned. Stir in the peas and cook for 2 more minutes.
Mix the cauliflower and peas with the macaroni and spread in a buttered 9-by-13-inch (23-by-33-cm) baking dish.
To make the topping, mix the breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the macaroni.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
Suggested Pairings: Callaway Vineyard & Winery 2016 Special Selection Chardonnay ~ This light, crisp Chardonnay opens with aromas of leafy pineapple and citrus fruits. The palate is lush with fresh tropical fruits, golden delicious apple with a tangy pineapple finish.
Falkner Winery 2016 Merlot ~ Enjoy the added dimension of black cherry, blueberry, and slight plum flavors with a smooth finish that provides for a delicious wine.
Leoness Cellars 2015 Signature Selection Merlot ~ This wine is bursting with black cherry and blackberry flavors framed by subtle hints of licorice, tobacco and cedar leading the way to a soft, lengthy finish.
Oak Mountain Winery 2018 Chardonnay ~ This chardonnay is lightly oaked with French oak imparting rich flavors of vanilla, butterscotch, creme brulee and caramel.
October….it’s the time of year we’re dragging the kids to the neighborhood pumpkin patch, decorating the house for fall and for some of us, already thinking about all of the yummy pumpkin recipes we want to make. From pumpkin soup, to pumpkin pie and everything in between, we’ve got a wine that will pair with it! Here are some tips for pairing wines with your favorite pumpkin dishes.
And, for our personal favorite….Pumpkin Pie. There are endless possibilities here. A Riesling or Muscat would be amazing. Better yet, get in the holiday celebrating mood and pop open a bottle of bubbly to enjoy with your pie. Try these: Thornton Winery Brut Reserve,Europa Village 2016 Bolero Estate Muscat Canelli, Wilson Creek Winery 2018 Winemakers Select Riesling. Mencari situs taruhan sbobet yang aman dan terpercaya di indonesia. Sip777 merupakan rekomendasi yang tepat bagi kalian yang menikmati taruhan casino dan judi bola yang aman. Melalui website http://loginsbobet.fun/ yang resmi dan ternama maka kalian bisa bermain dengan tenang dan aman. Kami menjadi pusat taruhan olahraga terbesar dengan berkerjasama dengan situs sbobet indonesia.
As you can see, although pumpkin dishes seem hard to pair wine with, there really are a lot of possibilities. Enjoy pumpkin season, all!
October is peak harvest season and the vineyards are in full wine production and we’ve got some exciting and unique October winery events! Come experience Halloween bashes, grape stomps, concerts, fall wine tours and tastings — and much more!
Avensole Winery Hosted Tour & Wine Tasting /Available on Sunday of each the month / 2pm-3:30pm / For every adventure, there is discovery, for every unique place, there is a story. Take a guided journey through our lush vineyards and experience our rich heritage and handcrafted Avensole wines / Cost. $35 / Reservations required. Please call 951.252.2003 x312 to reserve.
Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting / Available on Friday of each month / 12pm / For the ultimate Wine Country experience, delight in an educational tour through our picturesque vineyard vistas and conclude this tour with a culinary treat of artisanal wine pairings featuring 7 Avensole wines / Cost: $75 / Reservations required online at link: http://www.avensolewinery.com/res-369934
Baily Winery Doggie Costume Contest / October 27 / Join us for our Dog Day Sundays at Carol’s Restaurant located at Baily Winery. Doggie Costume judging at 1:30pm – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes! Don’t forget to bring your camera! / Carol’s Restaurant is open for lunch 11:30am – 3pm. Reservations recommended by calling 951-676-9243
Estate Library Tasting / Every Thursday-Sunday / Available 11am-4pm/ Enjoy exclusive library tasting of 5 different vintages (varietal will vary monthly). Tasting will take place at Baily Estate Tasting Room located on Pauba Road / Tours are available upon request / For reservations and pricing information please call Lisa at 951-972-9768.
Bel Vino Winery Oktoberfest / October 18 / 6:00-10:00pm / $5pp pre-paid tickets on our website or $10pp at the door / German Band, German Contests, Biergarten, Brat Bar, Dress Contest, Funnel Cakes / For reservations please visit https://www.belvinowinery.com/product/oktoberfest/
Sushi Wine Down / October 23 / 6:00-9:00pm / $50 pp / Featuring: Live Music from Jeff Brinkman. Price includes a Sushi Station featuring fresh premium grade fish such as Hawaiian Bigeye Tuna, JPN’s Yellowtail, Scottish Salmon and others. Prepared with natural and organic ingredients and fresh wasabi (root) / To purchase your tickets please visit https://www.hideawaycuisine.com/events
Callaway Vineyard & Winery Sip, Stomp & Play / October 5 / 6pm to 9pm / $72 pp, $64.80 wine club, $32 for kids ages 4-11; price does not include tax / Grab a bunch of your family and friends and join us for this fun-for-the-entire-family grape stomp and harvest festival! Bring the kids! We’ll have face painting, live music, dinner, dancing, a Lucy look-alike contest, and of course, grape stomping contests! Channel your inner Lucy and dress up for a chance to win prizes! We are serving up some hearty cuisine that’s perfect for keeping your energy up while you stomp and dance the night away! Get your tickets while you can, you won’t want to miss this! Tickets include: Admission to the event, one glass of Callaway wine, dinner, dancing, wine specials and grape stomping! / Purchase your tickets online at www.callawaywinery.com or at the winery.
Prix Fixe Friday & Sunday at Meritage / 5pm to 8pm / For $40 guests may enjoy a starter, an entrée and a dessert / Live Music offered on Friday nights Reservation is not necessary. For menu information call 951.587.8889
Brunch Specials every Sunday at
Meritage / 11am / Cost is $30 / Includes a mimosa
with fresh squeezed orange juice, entrée and dessert. All food from Meritage is
farm-to-table, either grown on property in restaurant garden or locally
outsourced.
Callaway Winery Tours offered daily / 11am and 2pm / Tour only, $10 per person. Tour with tasting, $25 – tour includes 1 tank sample, 1-barrel sample and 4 additional tastes at the Tasting Bar / Reservations not necessary, but for 10 or more highly recommended / For more information call 951.676.4001
Carter Estate Winery and Resort Wine & Chocolate Pairing / Every Friday of the month / 3:00pm / $45 Per Person ($40 Wine Club) / Your guided pairing experience includes a specially selected flight of five of our Carter Estate wines paired with 5 custom chocolates from local chocolate shoppe, SugarPlum Farm. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how our award-winning wines are made and learn how Carter Estate wines compliment and bring out the unique flavors of chocolate. Our Wine & Chocolate Pairing is approximately 90 minutes & has limited availability to provide a more intimate experience for our guests. Make your reservation today! Must be 21 or older. Reservation Information: Book a pairing on CarterEstateWinery.com.
Elegant Food & Wine Pairing / $45pp; $40pp Wine Club Member / 1pm & 3pm Monday-Sunday / Your guided experience includes a specially selected flight of five of our Carter Estate wines paired with perfectly matched culinary bites from our Chef. Learn about the history of our beautiful Temecula Valley & get a behind-the-scenes look at how our award-winning Sparkling wines are made. Our Wine & Food Pairings are approximately 90 minutes & limited to eight guests. Make your reservation today! Must be 21 or older / Reservation Information: Reservations recommended – Book a pairing on CarterEstateWinery.com
Europa Village Festa! featuring Ruben V / October 19 / 5:30-8:30pm / Enjoy wine, food and live music by Ruben V, benefiting Michelle’s Place! Food Tickets: $18; free admission / please visit www.europavillage.com for additional information.
Night of Witches n Ghouls Party / October 24 / 7:00-10:00pm / Cover charge $20 per person includes glass of Ghoulish Sangria or Zombie Hot Lips. Wine by the glass and bottle. (Industry and Wine Club discounts applicable) Karaoke by Sing It Like you Mean It, D.J. Lillian Thomas. Food available for purchase And don’t forget about our awesome Costume Contests!
Dia De Los Muertos Festival (Day of the Dead) / October 27 / 12:00-4:00pm Open to the public. Face painter, vendors, games, wine, sangria, and Hot Lips by glass or bottle. (Member discounts applicable) Food and Drink packages available. Picnic menu also available. No need to RSVP!
Fazeli Cellars Annual Haunted Masquerade Ball / November 1 / Doors Open at 7pm / Don’t Miss Our Annual Haunted Masquerade Ball! Tickets Sell Out FAST, Get Yours NOW! / $28 Members | $35 Non-Members Includes Entrance and a Glass of Spooky Sparkling Wine / Drinks & food available for purchase | DJ & Dancing! Masks Desired but Not Required! To purchase your tickets please visit http://shop.fazelicellars.com/res-391245/Haunted-Masquerade-Ball-2019.html
Frangipani Winery Harvest Grape Stomp Party / October 13 / 2pm-5pm / Frangipani Estate Winery Wine club members $20 per person and General Guests $25 per person / Grape Stomping, Corn-Hole, & Bocce Ball tournaments with prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place, live music and food / RSVP by October 10 to 951-699-8845 or email frangipaniwine@yahoo.com
Lorimar Winery Night of the Living Wine-O’s / October 25 / 7:00-10:00pm / $20 per person; $18 Wine Club / Lorimar’s annual Halloween bash is back and it’s going to be better than ever! Join us for wine specials, live music by Mrs. Jones Revenge, Costume Contest, DJ, candy, and more! / Tickets are pre-sale only and include a glass of Spooky Sangria. (event is 21+, tax is not included) / Purchase Tickets – https://shop.lorimarwinery.com/res-410159/Night-Of-The-Living-Wineos.html
Movie in the Vines – Hotel Transylvania 2 / October 28 / Doors open at 6pm / Bring the whole family for a scary good time to see HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 on the Sunset Patio! /Pairings Food Truck opens at 6 pm; movie begins at sunset / Complimentary popcorn! Costume contest for the kids! Candy, Soda, & Snacks will also be available for purchase! (No outside food or drinks)/ Please RSVP – https://shop.lorimarwinery.com/res-409598/Movie-In-The-Vines-Hotel-Transylvania-2.html
Ponte Winery Brunch at Bouquet Restaurant / Every Saturday & Sunday / 7:30am-3:00pm / Offering indoor & outdoor seating options, Bouquet is the perfect spot to gather for a gourmet brunch. Enjoy a relaxing ambiance with stunning fountain courtyard, pond & vineyards views / To view menu and for reservations please visit www.pontevineyardinn.com
Somerset Vineyard & Winery 70’s Disco Party / October 5 / 6:00-10:00pm / $95 per person; $76 for members / Enjoy a live musical production by the FUNKY HIPPEEZ, food provided by Southfork catering, contest & prizes for Best Dressed and Best Dance Moves! / Space is limited so reserve early! Please visit our website www.somersetvineyard.com or call 951-365-5522 to purchase your tickets today!
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Country Concert featuring Eric Paslay / October 24 / Doors Open at 6:30pm; Show 7:00-9:00pm / Tickets start at only $35! / Join us among the vines and stars as South Coast Winery Resort & Spa presents an evening with country singer/songwriter Eric Paslay. This Platinum-selling, hit songwriter and dynamic performer has celebrated five No. 1 hits including “Even if it Breaks Your Heart” (Eli Young Band), “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” (Jack Owen), “Angel Eyes” (Love & Theft), “Rewind” (Rascal Flatts) and “Friday Night” his smash lead single from his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. Enjoy great wine, local food trucks and this GRAMMY® nominee, hit songwriter for the wine COUNTRY night event of the year / For reservations please visit https://www.southcoastwinery.com/concerts/october-24-2019-country-concert
Behind the Scene Wine Tour / Available daily / 11 AM, 1 PM and
3PM, Monday through Sunday / $45pp; $40pp Wine Club Member or Military / Learn more about our spectacular
Southern California Temecula winery with a behind-the-scenes wine tour, from
vineyards to crush pad. Each tour concludes with 5 wines paired with an individual
plate of specially prepared lite-bite foods, designed to enhance your wine knowledge
and experience / Reservation Information: Call 866-994-6379 Ext. 7217 to
reserve your spot today / Due to the limited sizes of each tour, reservations are
required with prepayment, and are non-refundable. Guests must be over 21 years
of age to attend.
Thornton Winery JAZZ CONCERT SERIES Brian Culbertson / October 5 / 7:00pm Cost: General Admission: $95, Gourmet Supper Package: $180
West Coast Jams / October 12 / 7:00pm Cost: General Admission: $85, Gourmet Supper Package: $170
Jeffrey Osborne / October 20 / 4:00pmCost: General Admission: $85, Gourmet Supper Package: $170
To order your jazz tickets, please visit our website: www.thorntonwine.com or Call (951) 699-0099 EXT. 3127 to make reservations.
Friday Live Music – B.I.G. / October 11 / 6:00-9:00pm / General Admission $15 in advance; $20 at the door. VIP $40 for the first six rows. No food service / Dinner tables available. *All guests at table must order dinner! / Must order tickets on our website: www.thorntonwine.com Friday Live Music – Bon Jovi Tribute / October 25 / 6:00-9:00pm / General Admission $25 in advance; $30 at the door. VIP $40 for the first six rows. No food service / Dinner tables available. *All guests at table must order dinner! / Must order tickets on our website: www.thorntonwine.com
Cooking Class / October 27 / 1:00pm -3:00pm / Theme is Scary Desserts & Appetizers / For more information and reservations please visit www.thorntonwine.com
Vindemia Vineyards & Estate Winery Harvest Celebration with Special Guest Chef Drew Deckman / November 2 / 4:30pm- 8:00pm / $75 for Wine Club Members and $95 for non-members We are overjoyed to host Super Chef Drew Deckman here in Temecula Valley! Chef Deckman is the head chef at his restaurant, Deckmans’s in Ensenada and is known for his superb dishes in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico. Our November 2 event includes a four-course meal grilled by Deckman himself, paired with unreleased Vindemia wines, live music and more! / Please RSVP to wineclub@vindemia.com by October 18 – spots are limited!
Wiens Family Cellars Refugio Vertical Pairing Dinner / October 27 / 7:00pm-10:00pm / $100 regular; $80 Wine Club Member / A Cabernet lover’s delight! Join us for our Refugio Wine Dinner! At this event we’ll showcase four vintages of our flagship Refugio Cabernet Sauvignon paired with a wonderful dish! / Advance reservation can be made by visiting https://www.wienscellars.com/res-415408/Refugio-Vertical-Pairing-Dinner-2019.html
Wilson Creek Winery Wine Academy – Wine 101 / October 5 / 6:00pm-9:00pm / General $20-$35; Wine Club Members $20 (limit 4 guests $35) / Come join us for an educational journey through wine. Our top-notch instructors will make your wine experience interactive and interesting. Enjoy wine education while tasting different wines with light appetizers. Reserve Members are complimentary with Wine Passes – Call 951-252-8523 to reserve. ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Lauren
Alaina Country Concert
/ October 11 / 6:00pm-9:00pm / General Admission $60; Wine Club Members $54 /
Join us under the stars in the heart of wine country for an amazing up close
and personal show with LAUREN ALAINA and Opening Band Honey County! / For
reservations please visit www.wilsoncreekwinery.com
Harvest
Festival – Grape Stomp
/ October 18 / 6:00pm-9:00pm / General Admission $75; Wine Club Members $67.50
/ Fall is a time to gather! Join us for our Harvest Festival! Buffet Style
Dinner, Pumpkin Carving Contest, Grape Stomping, & Live Music! Enjoy all of
these fun activities included with your ticket. LIVE ENTERTAINERS: Kodi Lee
& Midnight Satellites / For
reservations please visit www.wilsoncreekwinery.com
Bubble Brunch Buffet / Every Sunday 10am-3pm / $51.95, Buffet only: $41.95, Children: $16.95 / Enjoy all your breakfast favorites, omelet stations, waffle stations, seafood stations, carving stations and dessert stations with beautiful vineyard views / Buffet (+ unlimited sparkling). Now serving Bloody Mary’s! / Reservations can be made at www.wilsoncreekwinery.com or call 951.699.9463 for additional information.
It’s September – and you know what that means? California Wine Month – and it’s time to celebrate, Temecula Style! From CRUSH to grape stomps and harvest celebrations, it’s always a busy time in Temecula Valley Wine Country!
Grape Stomp Fun!
Avensole Winery Hosted Tour & Wine Tasting Available on Sunday of each the month 2pm-3:30pm / For every adventure, there is discovery, for every unique place, there is a story. Take a guided journey through our lush vineyards and experience our rich heritage and handcrafted Avensole wines / Cost. $35 / Reservations required. Please call 951.252.2003 x312 to reserve.
Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting / Available on Friday of each month / 12pm / For the ultimate Wine Country experience, delight in an educational tour through our picturesque vineyard vistas and conclude this tour with a culinary treat of artisanal wine pairings featuring 7 Avensole wines / Cost: $75 / Reservations required online at link: http://www.avensolewinery.com/res-369934
Baily Winery Shakespeare in the Vines presents Comedy of Errors / September 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 / Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts 7:30 (ends around 10p) /Outdoor stage at Baily Winery / Tickets: $22 / To purchase your tickets please visit http://www.shakespeareinthevines.org
Estate Library Tasting / Every Thursday-Sunday / Available 11am-4pm / Enjoy exclusive library tasting of 5 different vintages (varietal will vary monthly). Tasting will take place at Baily Estate Tasting Room located on Pauba Road / Tours are available upon request / For reservations and pricing information please call Lisa at951-972-9768. Please note that library tasting will not be available on these specific dates only June 6 or 7.
Callaway Vineyard & Winery Sip, Stomp & Play / October 5 / 6pm to 9pm / $72 pp, $64.80 wine club, $32 for kids ages 4-11; price does not include tax / Grab a bunch of your family and friends and join us for this fun-for-the-entire-family grape stomp and harvest festival! Bring the kids! We’ll have face painting, live music, dinner, dancing, a Lucy look-alike contest, and of course, grape stomping contests! Channel your inner Lucy and dress up for a chance to win prizes! We are serving up some hearty cuisine that’s perfect for keeping your energy up while you stomp and dance the night away! Get your tickets while you can, you won’t want to miss this! Tickets include: Admission to the event, one glass of Callaway wine, dinner, dancing, wine specials and grape stomping! Purchase your tickets online at www.callawaywinery.com or at the winery.
Prix Fixe Friday & Sunday at Meritage / 5pm to 8pm / For $40 guests may enjoy a starter, an entrée and a dessert / Live Music offered on Friday nights Reservation is not necessary. For menu information call 951.587.8889
Brunch Specials every Sunday at
Meritage / 11am / Cost is $30 / Includes a mimosa
with fresh squeezed orange juice, entrée and dessert. All food from Meritage is
farm-to-table, either grown on property in restaurant garden or locally
outsourced.
Callaway Winery Tours offered daily / 11am and 2pm / Tour only, $10 per person. Tour with tasting, $25 – tour includes 1 tank sample, 1-barrel sample and 4 additional tastes at the Tasting Bar / Reservations not necessary, but for 10 or more highly recommended / For more information call 951.676.4001
Carter Estate Winery and Resort Wine & Chocolate Pairing / Every Friday of the month / 3:00pm / $45 Per Person ($40 Wine Club) / Your guided pairing experience includes a specially selected flight of five of our Carter Estate wines paired with 5 custom chocolates from local chocolate shoppe, SugarPlum Farm. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how our award-winning wines are made and learn how Carter Estate wines compliment and bring out the unique flavors of chocolate. Our Wine & Chocolate Pairing is approximately 90 minutes & has limited availability to provide a more intimate experience for our guests. Make your reservation today! Must be 21 or older. Reservation Information: Book a pairing on CarterEstateWinery.com
Elegant Food & Wine Pairing / $45pp; $40pp Wine Club Member / 1pm & 3pm Monday-Sunday / Your guided experience includes a specially selected flight of five of our Carter Estate wines paired with perfectly matched culinary bites from our Chef. Learn about the history of our beautiful Temecula Valley & get a behind-the-scenes look at how our award-winning Sparkling wines are made. Our Wine & Food Pairings are approximately 90 minutes & limited to eight guests. Make your reservation today! Must be 21 or older / Reservation Information: Reservations recommended – Book a pairing on CarterEstateWinery.com
Ruben V. & The Latin Sounds Havana Night / September 28 / 6:00-10:00pm / Guests $10 / Live band, Brazilian dancers and salsa dance Lessons / Guest musician, wood dance floor, food and alcohol available for purchase / For all our events please visit our website www.innatchuronwinery.com / To purchase tickets at http://shop.innatchuronwinery.com/reservation-events
Cougar Vineyards Cougar Craft Night / September 22 / 3:30-5:30p / Wine club $45pp, Non-wine club $50pp / We’re making Reversible Blocks or Scarecrow crafts. Samples displayed at the winery. All materials needed to create your Blocks or scarecrow will be provided plus expert help from the Craft Barrel Ladies! Craft and sip the afternoon away! / For reservations please call the winery 951.491.0825 or visitwww.cougarvineyards.com
Wine and Dogs / September 12 / 3:00-6:00pm / Come and join in on the fun picnic area at Cougar winery! Dog sitters, doggy day care, dog boarding, groomers, pet nutrition, specialty pet treats, pet safe toys, dog trainers, dog friendly dining, local rescues, specialists in care and health of your dog and so much more…no cost to attend. Those in attendance can purchase two-for-one tastings during the event / For more information please visitwww.cougarvineyards.com
Europa Village Festa! Big Truth / September 20 / 5:30p-8:30p / Free admission; Food tickets $19 / Enjoy wine, food and live music by Big Truth, benefiting Jacob’s House! / For reservations and information please visit www.europavillage.com
Falkner Winery Vertical Meritage Tasting Class with George Myer / September 14 / 10:30am -12:30pm / $45 per person, $40 Wine Club Members per person / Rated 90+ points by Wine Enthusiast and all Gold Medal winners! Designed for all levels of wine knowledge; RSVP’s required 951-676-8231 x. 109 or wineclub@falknerwinery.com
Fazeli Cellars Salsa Night Black and White Party! / September 7 / No partner or experience needed! Doors Open at 6:30 with 45-minute Salsa Lesson / Admission fee is $20 for non-members (+ tax) and $15 (+ tax) for wine club members – Includes a glass of Sangria. Special Food Menu Items! Wine, Beer, Sangria available for purchase! / Tickets sold at front door ONLY!
Ponte Winery Happy Hour in The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn / Every Monday-Thursday / 4pm-6pm / Free to attend / Head to Temecula Wine Country’s only cocktail bar, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn, for happy hour specials on craft beer, flatbreads, Ponte wine on tap and more! Menu items $6 and up / For more information please visit www.pontevineyardinn.com
Brunch at Bouquet Restaurant / Every Saturday & Sunday / 7:30am-3:00pm / Offering indoor & outdoor seating options, Bouquet is the perfect spot to gather for a gourmet brunch. Enjoy a relaxing ambiance with stunning fountain courtyard, pond & vineyards views / To view menu and for reservations please visit www.pontevineyardinn.com
Somerset Vineyards & Winery First Annual Grape Stomp / September 21 / 4:30-7:00pm; music until 9pm / $35 per person and includes a glass of wine, or $130 for a team of 4 and includes a bottle of your choice / Come participate in our first Grape Stomp Competition! Come as a team of 4, or as an individual and become part of a team. All participants get to stomp. Teams are encouraged to dress – best team costume wins a prize! / Please visit the following site to reserve your spot https://shop.somersetvineyard.com/res-424601/1st-Annual-Grape-Stomp.html
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Jazz Series – Michael Paulo, Blake Aaron, Tateng Katindig & Vocalist Lynne Fiddmont / September 1 / 6:00pm – 9:00pm / Join us at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa as Rhythm on the Vine® returns with the third of a six-concert jazz series! Featuring Saxophonist Michael Paulo and friends! / Reservation Information: Purchase tickets at SouthCoastWinery.com. Please email marketing@wineresort.com or call (833)366-3112
Jazz Series – Marc Antoine & Brian Simpson Concert / September 29 / 6:00pm – 9:00pm / Join us at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa as Rhythm on the Vine® returns with the fourth of a six-concert jazz series! Featuring Guitarist Marc Antoine and Pianist Brian Simpson / Reservation Information: Purchase tickets at SouthCoastWinery.com. Please email marketing@wineresort.com or call (833)366-3112
Grape Stomp 2019 / September 15 / 5:00-9:00pm / It’s that time of the year again! Time to get your stompin’ on! Grab your friends and join us on Sunday, September 15th for South Coast Winery’s annual Grape Stomp. Your ticket includes a glass of wine, live music, sparkling wine toast, harvest blessing, dinner buffet, and of course, grape stomping! Reservation Information: Tickets on sale at SouthCoastWinery.com/stomp.
Behind the Scene Wine Tour / Available daily / 11 AM, 1 PM and
3PM, Monday through Sunday / $45pp; $40pp Wine Club Member or Military / Learn more about our spectacular
Southern California Temecula winery with a behind-the-scenes wine tour, from
vineyards to crush pad. Each tour concludes with 5 wines paired with an individual
plate of specially prepared lite-bite foods, designed to enhance your wine knowledge
and experience / Reservation Information: Call 866-994-6379 Ext. 7217 to
reserve your spot today / Due to the limited sizes of each tour, reservations are
required with prepayment, and are non-refundable. Guests must be over 21 years
of age to attend.
Friday
Live Music – Featuring Killer Dueling Pianos / September 13 / 6:00-9:00pm / Cost:
$15 cover fee / Dinner tables available. Please call (951) 699-0099 to make
reservations. *All guests at table must order dinner!
Friday Live Music – Rolling Stone Tribute / September 27 / 6:00-9:00pm / Cost: General Admission – $15 in advance. $20 at the door. VIP $30 / Must order tickets on our website: www.thorntonwine.com
Dinner tables
available. Call (951) 699-0099 to make table reservations. *All guests at table
must order dinner!
Wilson Creek Winery Symphony in the Vines Pop Concert / September 15 / 7:00pm – Gates open at 6pm / $35 / Temecula Symphony presents vocalist Jonathan Hawkins & Guest and John Mario, conductor / Music from John Williams, Game of Thrones, Ed Sheeran, The Greatest Showman, Andrea Bocelli, Broadway, Freddy Mercury, Beethoven and more… / Food and beverage available to purchase at the event / For tickets www.wilsoncreekwinery.com
Bubble Brunch Buffet / Every Sunday 10am-3pm / $51.95, Buffet only: $41.95, Children: $16.95 / Enjoy all your breakfast favorites, omelet stations, waffle stations, seafood stations, carving stations and dessert stations with beautiful vineyard views / Buffet (+ unlimited sparkling). Now serving Bloody Mary’s! / Reservations can be made at www.wilsoncreekwinery.com or call 951.699.9463 for additional information.
There’s no shortage of fun things to do in Temecula Valley Wine Country this summer. The grapes love summer and so do we! From grape stomping events, wine making workshops, movies among the vines and evening concerts, we’ve got something for everyone.
Avensole Winery Hosted Tour & Wine Tasting /Available on Sunday of each the month / 2pm-3:30pm / For every adventure, there is discovery, for every unique place, there is a story. Take a guided journey through our lush vineyards and experience our rich heritage and handcrafted Avensole wines / Cost. $35 / Reservations required. Please call 951.252.2003 x312 to reserve.
Gourmet
Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting / Available on
Friday of each month / 12pm / For the ultimate Wine Country experience, delight
in an educational tour through our picturesque vineyard vistas and conclude
this tour with a culinary treat of artisanal wine pairings featuring 7 Avensole
wines / Cost: $75 / Reservations required online at link: http://www.avensolewinery.com/res-369934
Baily Winery Shakespeare in the Vines presents Othello / August 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24 / Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts 7:30 (ends around 10p) /Outdoor stage at Baily Winery / Tickets: $22 / To purchase your tickets please visithttp://www.shakespeareinthevines.org
Estate Library Tasting / Every Thursday-Sunday / Available 11am-4pm / Enjoy exclusive library tasting of 5 different vintages (varietal will vary monthly). Tasting will take place at Baily Estate Tasting Room located on Pauba Road / Tours are available upon request / For reservations and pricing information please call Lisa at 951-972-9768. Please note that library tasting will not be available on these specific dates only June 6 or 7.
Callaway Vineyard & Winery Heart Love Alive Concert / August 16 / 7:00-10:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm / General public $28 / Wine Club $25.20 Join us under the stars at Callaway Winery! Based in Los Angeles (Ventura) California, Heart Love Alive authentically recreates the music, vocals, energy and spirit of Ann & Nancy Wilson, and HEART. Featuring Heart’s greatest hits of the 70’s and 80’s, this 6-piece band of top-notch professional vocalists and musicians put on an exciting audio visual show / Purchase tickets at www.callawaywinery.com
Prix Fixe Friday & Sunday at Meritage / 5pm to 8pm / For $40 guests may enjoy a starter, an entrée and a dessert / Live Music offered on Friday nights Reservation is not necessary. For menu information call 951.587.8889
Brunch Specials every Sunday at Meritage / 11am / Cost is $30 / Includes a mimosa
with fresh squeezed orange juice, entrée and dessert. All food from Meritage is
farm-to-table, either grown on property in restaurant garden or locally
outsourced.
Callaway Winery Tours offered daily / 11am and 2pm / Tour only, $10 per person. Tour with tasting, $25 – tour includes 1 tank sample, 1-barrel sample and 4 additional tastes at the Tasting Bar / Reservations not necessary, but for 10 or more highly recommended / For more information call 951.676.4001
Carter Estate Winery and Resort Wine & Chocolate Pairing / Every Friday of the month / 3:00pm / $45 Per Person ($40 Wine Club) / Your guided pairing experience includes a specially selected flight of five of our Carter Estate wines paired with 5 custom chocolates from local chocolate shoppe, SugarPlum Farm. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how our award-winning wines are made and learn how Carter Estate wines compliment and bring out the unique flavors of chocolate. Our Wine & Chocolate Pairing is approximately 90 minutes & has limited availability to provide a more intimate experience for our guests. Make your reservation today! Must be 21 or older. Reservation Information: Book a pairing on CarterEstateWinery.com
Elegant Food & Wine Pairing / $45pp; $40pp Wine Club Member / 1pm & 3pm Monday-Sunday / Your guided experience includes a specially selected flight of five of our Carter Estate wines paired with perfectly matched culinary bites from our Chef. Learn about the history of our beautiful Temecula Valley & get a behind-the-scenes look at how our award-winning Sparkling wines are made. Our Wine & Food Pairings are approximately 90 minutes & limited to eight guests. Make your reservation today! Must be 21 or older / Reservation Information: Reservations recommended – Book a pairing on CarterEstateWinery.com
Churon Inn Winery Caribbean Night– Salsa Competitions / August 10 / 6:00-10:00pm / $15 General Admission. $10 Wine Club Members / Join us on our upper Tuscany patio for live music by Ruben V & the Latin Sounds, dancing, food & wine / For tickets and additional information, please our websitehttp://shop.innatchuronwinery.com/reservation-events
Europa Village White Party / August 4 / 6pm-8pm / Tickets: $35; Société $31.50 / We’re having a White Party! Put on your favorite summer whites, and let’s raise a glass in celebration of National White Wine Day. We will be offering exclusive tastings of soon-to-be-released white wines, and an all white inspired gourmet menu. Enjoy live music by the Helena Holleran Trio / For reservations and information please visit www.europavillage.com
Festa! featuring Kanan Road / August 16 / 5:30p-8:30p / Free admission; Food tickets $19 / Enjoy wine, food and live music by Kanan Road, benefiting Jacob’s House! / For reservations and information please visit www.europavillage.com
Fazeli Cellars Salsa Night! / August 17 / No partner or experience needed! Doors Open at 6:30 with 45-minute Salsa Lesson / Admission fee is $20 for non-members (+ tax) and $15 (+ tax) for wine club members – Includes a glass of Sangria. Special Food Menu Items! Wine, Beer, Sangria available for purchase! / Tickets sold at front door ONLY!
Foot Path Winery Food, Wine and Music / August 24 / 6:30-9:00pm / The cost is $30.00 Per person, which includes Santa Maria BBQ and a glass of wine / An evening of food wine and music with Tim Cash. Call the winery at 951-265-9951 for reservations and information. Mount Palomar Winery Paint Nite in the Olive Garden / August 4 and 11 / 1:00- 3:00pm / Tickets $45 / Paint Nite® invites you to create art over a glass of wine at a Mount Palomar Winery, guided by a professional artist and party host. Grab your friends and spend two hours drinking, laughing, and flexing your creative muscles. There’s no experience necessary and we’ll provide all the supplies, so you don’t have to worry about a thing (except having a great time!) / For reservations: https://www.paintnite.com/venues/mt-palomar-winery-133232
Escape: A Journey Tribute / August 16 / 6:00-10:00pm
/ $33 Gen. Admission, $374 for VIP table / Live in concert at Mount Palomar
Winery in Temecula, Escape: A Journey Tribute is performing under the stars in
beautiful Southern California wine country. Playing all the classics such as:
Any Way You Want It • Lights • Wheel In The Sky • Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’ •
Open Arms • Who’s Crying Now • Stone In Love • Faithfully • Don’t Stop Believin’
and so many more! / Tickets available at https://www.heyday.com/events-1/journey-tribute-escape-live-in-concert-1
Monte De Oro Winery Polynesian Night & Luau / August 3 / 7:00-10:00pm / $60 Gen. Admission, $50 Wine Club / Mahalo, and welcome to Monte De Oro’s 3rd annual Luau! Join us for an island style evening featuring music, Polynesian Dancers, Tahitian Drummers, Fire Dancers, a delicious spread (including a pig roast!) and Sangria!! Included in your ticket is: entry to the event, a dinner ticket and a glass of Sangria! Additional Sangria and drinks will be available for purchase as well! / For reservations: http://shop.montedeoro.com/res-395022/Polynesian-Night-Luau.html
Petite Sirah Blind Tasting / August 16 / 6:00-8:00pm / $80 Gen. Admission, $75 Wine Club / Our 2015 Petite Sirah was recently awarded a Double Gold Medal, a 98 Point Rating, deemed Best Red Wine in the Southern California Region and BEST Petite Sirah in ALL of California at the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition! We thought what a golden opportunity to host a Petite Sirah Blind Tasting event! Not only that, but our event team has worked tirelessly to get our hands on other “Best of” Petite Sirah varietals from their respective regions to put together an All-Star tasting event that you won’t want to miss! / For reservations: http://shop.montedeoro.com/res-394976/Blind-Tasting-Petite-Sirah.html
Ponte Winery Happy Hour in The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn / Every Monday-Thursday / 4pm-6pm / Free to attend / Head to Temecula Wine Country’s only cocktail bar, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn, for happy hour specials on craft beer, flatbreads, Ponte wine on tap and more! Menu items $6 and up / For more information please visit www.pontevineyardinn.com
Brunch at Bouquet Restaurant / Every Saturday & Sunday / 7:30am-3:00pm / Offering indoor & outdoor seating options, Bouquet is the perfect spot to gather for a gourmet brunch. Enjoy a relaxing ambiance with stunning fountain courtyard, pond & vineyards views / To view menu and for reservations please visit www.pontevineyardinn.com
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Steve Oliver, Greg Manning, & Darryl Williams Concert / August 4 / 6:00pm – 9:00pm / Join us at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa as Rhythm on the Vine® returns with the first of a six-concert jazz series! Featuring Guitarist Steve Oliver, Keyboardist Greg Manning, and Bassist Darryl Williams / Purchase tickets at SouthCoastWinery.com or email marketing@wineresort.com or call (833)366-3112 for additional information.
Paul Brown & Chris Standring Concert / August 18 / 6:00pm – 9:00pm / Join us at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa as Rhythm on the Vine® returns with the second of a six-concert jazz series! Featuring Grammy® Award-Winning Guitarist Paul Brown and Guitarist Christ Standring. Reservation Information: Purchase tickets at SouthCoastWinery.com or email marketing@wineresort.com or call (833)366-3112 for additional information.
Grape Stomp 2019 / September 15 / 5:00-9:00pm / It’s that time of the year again! Time to get your stompin’ on! Grab your friends and join us on Sunday, September 15th for South Coast Winery’s annual Grape Stomp. Your ticket includes a glass of wine, live music, sparkling wine toast, harvest blessing, dinner buffet, and of course, grape stomping! Tickets and more information coming soon! Reservation Information: Tickets on sale soon at SouthCoastWinery.com.
Behind
the Scene Wine Tour / Available daily / 11 AM, 1 PM and
3PM, Monday through Sunday / $45pp; $40pp Wine Club Member or Military / Learn more about our spectacular
Southern California Temecula winery with a behind-the-scenes wine tour, from
vineyards to crush pad. Each tour concludes with 5 wines paired with an individual
plate of specially prepared lite-bite foods, designed to enhance your wine knowledge
and experience / Reservation Information: Call 866-994-6379 Ext. 7217 to
reserve your spot today / Due to the limited sizes of each tour, reservations are
required with prepayment, and are non-refundable. Guests must be over 21 years
of age to attend.
Thornton Winery Thornton Jazz Concert Series – CHRIS BOTTI / August 3 / 7:00pm / General Admission: $105, Gourmet Supper Package: $190 (sold out) / Please visit our web site for additional Jazz schedule, reservation and information www.thorntonwine.com
Party Appetizers Cooking Class / August 18 / 1:00-3:00pm / $75pp inclusive Join our class which includes sampling each course of food that is prepared and a wine pairing with each course! Guests are presented a recipe book of all food that is prepared in the class to take home / For additional information and reservations please call 951-699-0099 or log on to www.thorntonwine.com
B. I. G. Concert / August 23 / 6:00-9:00 pm / General Admission – $15 in advance. $20 at the door. Wine & Food available to purchase! Must order tickets on our website: www.thorntonwine.com / Dinner tables available. Call (951) 699-0099 to make reservations. *All guests at table must order dinner!
Thornton
Jazz Concert Series – BONEY JAMES /
August 30 / 7:00pm / General Admission: $95, Gourmet Supper Package: $180 / Please visit our web site for additional
Jazz schedule, reservation and information www.thorntonwine.com
FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE BAND / August 30 /
6:00pm-9:00pm / General Admission – $15 in advance. $20 at the door. Wine &
Food available to purchase! Must order tickets on our website: www.thorntonwine.com
/ Dinner tables available. Call (951) 699-0099 to make reservations. *All guests
at table must order dinner!
Wiens Family Cellars The FIXX Concert / August 23 / 6pm-10pm / Wiens 2019 Summer Concert Series benefitting The Unforgettables Foundation./ Tickets are available for general admission, VIP admission, VIP tables of 4 and VIP tables of 10. VIP extras include: VIP Menu • Private wine bar • Reserved Section • Access to V.I.P. area • Additional entertainment in V.I.P. area / General Admission: $55.00; VIP: $99.00; VIP Table of 4: $395.00; VIP Table of 10: $950.00 / For reservations: https://www.wienscellars.com/res-414622/2019-Summer-Concert-The-Fixx.html
Bubble Brunch Buffet / Every Sunday 10am-3pm / $51.95, Buffet only: $41.95, Children: $16.95 / Enjoy all your breakfast favorites, omelet stations, waffle stations, seafood stations, carving stations and dessert stations with beautiful vineyard views / Buffet (+ unlimited sparkling). Now serving Bloody Mary’s! / Reservations can be made at www.wilsoncreekwinery.com or call 951.699.9463 for additional information.
While the weather this year has taken a little bit longer
than usual to get its act together, and brought lots of rain along with it, the
sun is finally starting to heat things up, shorts are moving from the back of
the dresser drawer to the front, and grape vines are looking green and full.
You know what this means? It’s officially summer wine time.
Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is
certainly known for its rich, full-bodied red wines. However, it’s also home to
some pretty incredible whites, rosés, sparkling wines and lighter-style
reds. Here’s a few of our favorites for sipping out on the patio on a warm
summer afternoon, or while backyard grilling with your friends… or for any
occasion, really.
Why we love it: This crisp, clean, bone-dry bubbly is made
in the méthode
Champenoise, AKA how they do it in the most famous sparkling wine region of
the world, Champagne. Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, it’s light but remarkably
complex, with golden delicious apple, apple blossom and toasted brioche on the
nose, teensy little bubbles, and a tight, persistent finish. Ring in the 4th
of July with this beautiful bottle, or simply pop it while you celebrate your
own heartbeat all summer long.
Why we love it: Oak Mountain has taken Temecula Valley
Roussanne – one of the Rhône Valley’s signature white grapes – and made it sparkle.
The result is a pleasantly floral, fresh wine that is delightful as an aperitif
or paired with a wide range of cuisines. The beauty of bubbles is they go with
just about everything… including nothing at all but the sun on your face and
the breeze in your hair.
Why we love it: Close your eyes and you are in Italy with
this bright, juicy Vermentino, a grape that is equally at home in Temecula as
it is in Sardinia, Liguria and Tuscany. Notes of ripe, fleshy stone fruit, lime
zest and white flowers give way to a clean, oyster shell finish. The very
definition of “quaffable.”
Why we love it: Viognier shines in Temecula Valley and this
bottling is no exception. While Viognier can at times be heavy, luscious and
slightly oily, Doffo Winery has captured all of the floral aromatics of the
grape variety while maintaining citrusy freshness and a delicate minerality
thanks to fermentation in concrete tanks. The result is a light, clean, elegant
wine that belongs on your summer dinner table.
Why we love it: Don’t let the deep, almost magenta color
fool you – this rosé, made from 100% estate Zinfandel, is light on its feet
and bursting with juicy strawberry, red currant, and watermelon Jolly Rancher
notes giving way to a totally dry, lime zest finish. Pair this with cedar
planked salmon and a sunset.
Why we love it: Sipping this wine, you could be strolling
through Provençal lavender fields with a straw hat and a picnic. We would
argue Temecula Valley is just as pretty, and this wine just as perfect as any
rosé
we’ve tried from Provence. Pale, baby pink in color, with notes of warm, ripe
strawberries and raspberries, violet petals and an elegant, wet river stone
finish. This is one we could drink all day and well into the night.
Why we love it: Another example of how well Italian grape
varieties thrive in Temecula Valley. This Montepulciano is surprisingly
light-bodied, with bright red fruit, a touch of baking spice and a soft, warm
finish, like the lingering sunshine as you recline in a hammock with a good
book at the end of a mid-summer day. A wine made that practically begs for food,
you could even try serving this with a very slight chill on it.
Why we love it: If you simply must have a rich, complex red,
even during the hottest summer months, then Baily Winery is your go-to for
highly structured, elegant red wines. Meritage is their flagship bottling, and
they have a library selection that dates back over a decade. A stunning blend
of classic Bordeaux grape varieties, this wine is lean but powerful, with ripe
berry fruit, plum, sweet baking spices and an intriguing tobacco note.
While all of these wines can be purchased online or direct
from the winery, the summer months are a fantastic time to visit Temecula. With
plenty to do, from wine tastings to concerts, festivals, hot air ballooning and
more, you are sure to find enough to fill several days in Southern California
Wine Country. Find out more about what’s going on all summer long in the region
Wine Enthusiast Magazine named one of the world’s Top Ten Wine Travel
Destinations HERE.
Join us for an endless summer filled with wine & food events, Father’s Day celebrations, graduation specials and much more! Our wineries are offering mid-week activities along with weekend shindigs which will quickly fill your June calendar.
Avensole Winery Hosted Tour & Wine Tasting /Available on Sunday of each the month / 2pm-3:30pm / For every adventure, there is discovery, for every unique place, there is a story. Take a guided journey through our lush vineyards and experience our rich heritage and handcrafted Avensole wines / Cost. $35 / Reservations required. Please call 951.252.2003 x312 to reserve.
Gourmet Cheese Artisanal Tour & Wine Tasting / Available on Friday of each month / 12pm / For the ultimate Wine Country experience, delight in an educational tour through our picturesque vineyard vistas and conclude this tour with a culinary treat of artisanal wine pairings featuring 7 Avensole wines / Cost: $75 / Reservations required online at link: http://www.avensolewinery.com/res-369934
Baily Winery Shakespeare in the Vines presents Sense and Sensibility / June 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 / Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts 7:30 (ends around 9:30) /Outdoor stage at Baily Winery / Tickets: $22 / To purchase your tickets please visit http://www.shakespeareinthevines.org
Estate Library Tasting / Every Thursday-Sunday / Available 11am-4pm / Enjoy exclusive library tasting of 5 different vintages (varietal will vary monthly). Tasting will take place at Baily Estate Tasting Room located on Pauba Road / Tours are available upon request / For reservations and pricing information please call Lisa at 951-972-9768. Please note that library tasting will not be available on these specific dates only June 6 or 7.
Callaway Vineyard & Winery Queen Nation – Live in Concert! / June 21 / 7:00-10:00 pm / General Public: $28.00 | Wine Club: $25.20 | V.I.P. Tables Available / Queen Nation’s live production of Queen’s greatest hits preserves the image, sound, and stage persona of vintage Queen. Audiences are amazed at the accuracy of Queen Nation’s live retrospective journey through such Queen songs as We Will Rock You – Bohemian Rhapsody – We Are the Champions – Crazy Little Thing Called Love – You’re My Best Friend – Another One Bites the Dust – Under Pressure and many more. Join us for this spectacular performance! Wine, beer and food available for purchase / Reservation information: Call for info 951.676.4001. Tickets are on sale now at www.callawaywinery.com
Prix Fixe Friday & Sunday at Meritage / 5pm to 8pm / For $35 guests may enjoy a starter, an entrée and a dessert / Live Music offered on Friday nights Reservation is not necessary. For menu information call 951.587.8889
Brunch Specials every Sunday at Meritage / 11am / Cost is $25 / Includes a mimosa with fresh squeezed orange juice, entrée and dessert. All food from Meritage is farm-to-table, either grown on property in restaurant garden or locally outsourced.
Callaway Winery Tours offered daily / 11am and 1pm / Tour only, $10 per person. Tour with tasting, $25 – tour includes 1 tank sample, 1-barrel sample and 4 additional tastes at the Tasting Bar / Reservations not necessary, but for 10 or more highly recommended / For more information call 951.676.4001
Carter Estate Winery and Resort Wine & Chocolate Pairing / June 23 / 3:00pm – 6:00pm / Prepare your palette for a unique experience pairing 5 custom chocolates from local chocolate shoppe, SugarPlum Farm with five Carter Estate Winery Wines / Purchase your tasting ticket at the door | $25 per person. Wine Club Members are welcome to use their complimentary tasting tickets. Reservation Information: $25 Per Person. No reservations needed.
Elegant Food & Wine Pairing / $45pp; $40pp Wine Club Member / 1pm & 3pm Monday-Sunday / Your guided experience includes a specially selected flight of five of our Carter Estate wines paired with perfectly matched culinary bites from our Chef. Learn about the history of our beautiful Temecula Valley & get a behind-the-scenes look at how our award-winning Sparkling wines are made. Our Wine & Food Pairings are approximately 90 minutes & limited to eight guests. Make your reservation today! Must be 21 or older / Reservation Information: Reservations recommended – Book a pairing on CarterEstateWinery.com
Churon Inn Winery Latin Music Series / June 22 / 6:00-10:00pm / Cost $25; $20 for Wine Club / Join us on our upper Tuscany patio for live music by Ruben V & the Latin Sounds, dinner, wine and dancing / For tickets and additional information, please our website http://shop.innatchuronwinery.com/reservation-events
Cougar Vineyard & Winery Father’s Day Fun! / June 16 / 11:00am-3:00pm / $35pp for Wine Club Member, $40pp Non- Wine Club Member, $25pp Children under 12 / We’ve got Dad’s Day covered. Join us in our picnic area for brats, wine, mac-n-cheese (and bacon!), beer, cigars, sundaes and corn Hole / Reserve your spot today. First 25 Dads that reserved will receive a cigar upon check-in. Please email Events@cougarvineyards.com or call 951.491.0825. Entire menu and more details available at our Events page located at www.cougarvineyards.com
Europa Village French Cooking Class / June 2 / 12:00-2:00pm / Tickets: $59 / Société $53.10 / Embark on a culinary adventure to the Périgord region of France, led by Executive Chef and Certified Culinary Educator Dean Thomas. Discover what historical influences shaped the culture and cuisine of this region while savoring a three-course wine paired lunch / For reservations please visit www.europavillage.com
Wine Education Class / June 9 / 12:00pm / Tickets: $39.99 / Société $35.99 / Let Europa’s Sommelier, Dr. Doug Garman take you on a journey through France, sampling Europa’s C’est la Vie French wines, and savor samples of fine food pairings prepared by Executive Chef Dean Thomas / For reservations please visit www.europavillage.com
Falkner Winery Kick off to Summer! Dinner Luau in the Yard Garden / June 15 / 6:00-10:00pm / Members and their guests $49, all other $59 / Perfect gift for Father’s Day! Open to the public! 21+ over only. Wear your favorite Hawaiian outfit! Includes 2 drink tickets and Hawaiian Dinner. Cocktails, Beer, and wine will be available for purchase. If you’re already counting down the days until your sizzlin’ summer vacay, one way to fill your time is to dip a toe into our hot range of plus size swimwear – This season, it’s all about celebrating your stunning self-image and loving the skin you’re in, so pick up plus size swimsuits to complement your body shape. Buy the latest plus size swimwear for women at cheap prices at Swimwearlux.com and check out our daily updated new arrival sexy and fashion junior plus size swimsuits with underwire and bathing suits at Swimwearlux. Shop Plus Size High Waisted Bikini, Plus Size Mesh Swimsuit, Plus Size Halter Swimwear Live Hawaiian music and Hula Dancing by Heyday productions / Reservations required 951-676-8231 ext. 109 or by email wineclub@falknerwinery.com
Sip N Paint Class “Mason Jars” / June 20 / 6:00-8:00pm / $35 per person and includes all materials / Wine available for purchase by glass or bottle. Members receive applicable discounts / Reservations are required online @ Artfusionbdk.myshopify.com
Wine Appreciation Class / June 15 / 10:00-12:30pm / Designated for all levels of wine knowledge / $45 person; $40 Connoisseur; $20 VIP / RSVP required 951-676-8231 x. 109 or wineclub@falknerwinery.com
Fazeli Cellars Father’s Day BBQ / June 16 / Open Seating on the Patio 11am – 4pm / $49.95 $42.95 for members / Includes BBQ lunch & dessert (menu to come) and a glass of House White or Red (beer available for purchase) / Tickets can be purchased online at www.fazelicellars.com or upon arrival
Salsa Night! / June 21 / No partner or experience needed! Doors Open at 6:30 with 45-minute Salsa Lesson / Admission fee is $20 for non-members (+ tax) and $15 (+ tax) for wine club members – Includes a glass of Sangria. Special Food Menu Items! Wine, Beer, Sangria available for purchase! / Tickets sold at front door ONLY!
Foot Path Winery Food, Wine and Music / June 22 / 6:30-9:30pm / The cost is $30.00 Per person, which includes a glass of wine / Call the winery at 951-265-9951 for reservations and information.
Frangipani Winery Yoga in the Vines / June 1, 15 & 29 / 9am-11am / $35 pp / This class is designed for all levels. Ticket includes class, glass of wine and breakfast bites / For reservations go to eventbrite.com and search Frangipani.
Ponte Winery Happy Hour in The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn / Every Monday-Thursday / 4pm-6pm / Free to attend / Head to Temecula Wine Country’s only cocktail bar, The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn, for happy hour specials on craft beer, flatbreads, Ponte wine on tap and more! Menu items $6 and up / For more information please visit www.pontevineyardinn.com
Brunch at Bouquet Restaurant / Every Saturday & Sunday / 7:30am-3:00pm / Offering indoor & outdoor seating options, Bouquet is the perfect spot to gather for a gourmet brunch. Enjoy a relaxing ambiance with stunning fountain courtyard, pond & vineyards views / To view menu and for reservations please visit www.pontevineyardinn.com
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Behind the Scenes Wine Tour / Available daily / 11 AM, 1 PM and 3PM, Monday through Sunday / $45pp; $40pp Wine Club Member or Military / Learn more about our spectacular Southern California Temecula winery with a behind-the-scenes wine tour, from vineyards to crush pad. Each tour concludes with 5 wines paired with an individual plate of specially prepared lite-bite foods, designed to enhance your wine knowledge and experience / Reservation Information: Call 866-994-6379 Ext. 7217 to reserve your spot today / Due to the limited sizes of each tour, reservations are required with prepayment, and are non-refundable. Guests must be over 21 years of age to attend.
Thornton Winery B.I.G. Concert / June 14 / 6:00-9:00pm / General Admission: $15 in advance. $20 at the door / Must order tickets on our website: www.thorntonwine.com Dinner tables available. Call (951) 699-0099 to make reservations. *All guests at table must order dinner!
B-B-Q Cooking Class / June 23 / 1:00-3:00pm / $75pp inclusive / Come join Executive Chef, Ceasar Solarzano, for our fun outdoor BBQ cooking class. Chef Ceasar will show you how to prepare some of Cafe Champagne’s BBQ favorite recipes. His take-home recipes will allow you to recreate these delightful foods in your own kitchen / For reservations please call 951-699-0099.
Elton John Tribute / June 28 / 6:00-9:00 pm / General Admission – $25 in advance. $30 at the door. VIP $40 – First six rows. No table services. Wine & Food available to purchase! Must order tickets on our website: www.thorntonwine.com / Dinner tables available. Call (951) 699-0099 to make reservations. *All guests at table must order dinner!
Thornton Jazz Concert Series – The Brian McKnight 4 / July 20 / 7:00pm / General Admission: $95, Gourmet Supper Package: $180 / Please visit our web site for additional Jazz schedule and information www.thorntonwine.com
Carly Pearce Concert / June 16 / Doors Open at 6:00 pm / Join us under the stars in the heart of wine country for an amazing up close and personal show with Carly Pearce! Honey County returns to Wilson Creek to open the show! /Purchase Here: https://shop.wilsoncreekwinery.com/res-416693/Carly-Pearce-Concert.html
Bubble Brunch Buffet / Every Sunday 10am-3pm / $51.95, Buffet only: $41.95, Children: $16.95 / Enjoy all your breakfast favorites, omelet stations, waffle stations, seafood stations, carving stations and dessert stations with beautiful vineyard views / Buffet (+ unlimited sparkling). Now serving Bloody Mary’s! / Reservations can be made at www.wilsoncreekwinery.com or call 951.699.9463 for additional information.
This recipe couldn’t be more perfect for a Father’s Day or summer BBQ. And chances are, you’ll find many other uses for this fragrant sweet-tart jam. Enjoy it on a grilled-cheese or ham sandwich or serve it with a cheese or charcuterie board. It’s the perfect complement for fresh goat cheese or a tangy Cheddar. Serve it with grilled sausages and pair with your favorite Temecula Valley Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah.
Ingredients ¼ pound (125 g) dried Calimyrna figs, stems removed 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, about 10 ounces (315 g), halved and thinly sliced from root to stem 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme ½ teaspoon ground fennel seed Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, or more to taste 4 fresh Italian sausages, hot or sweet, 5 to 6 ounces (155 g to 185 g) each
Directions Put the figs in a small saucepan with 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion, thyme, and fennel seed. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are soft, golden-brown, and sweet, about 30 minutes. Lower the heat if necessary to prevent burning.
While the onions cook, prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill to medium-high.
Lift the figs out of the liquid with a slotted spoon and slice thinly. Add the figs to the onions, along with the sherry vinegar and 2 tablespoons of the fig-cooking liquid. Cook, stirring often, until the liquid has been absorbed and the flavors have merged, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste for seasoning. The jam should be moist with a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
Grill the sausages until they are nicely browned all over and feel firm when probed, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately with the warm jam.
Suggested Pairings:
Akash Winery ~ 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon – Bright aromas of pomegranate & fresh raspberry with hints of vanilla bean. Tart and round on the palate with tastes of cranberry, dark pepper, vanilla and cherry.
Chapin Family Vineyards ~ 2015 Syrah – Full-bodied taste, flavors of chocolate, blueberry and caramel with a hint of vanilla and finishes with a hint of spicy peppers.
Falkner Winery ~ 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon – This delicious Cabernet has wonderful flavors of blueberry, blackberry, coco, and licorice on the finish. This is an easy to drink Cabernet without heavy tannins on the finish.
Temecula Valley vintners were proud to introduce the latest Hall of Fame inductee at the 36th Annual Grape Day conference held on April 18, 2019 at South Coast Winery in Temecula, California. The inductee honored was the late Ben R. Drake, owner of Drake Enterprises, Inc., a Temecula-based farm management company, and a long-time board member of the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association.
The Temecula Valley Winegrowers Hall of Fame was
introduced in 2016 by Phil Baily, owner of Baily Winery and current President
of the Board for the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association (TVWA). The first
inductees into the Hall of Fame were Vince & Audrey Cilurzo and John
Moramarco. At the time, Baily noted “The recent passing of wine country pioneer
Vince Cilurzo prompted the TVWA Board of Directors to consider ways we could
honor his memory. In discussing this, we realized that other pioneers should be
recognized, most notably Audrey Cilurzo, because Vince and Audrey partnered in
their accomplishments. John Moramarco was unquestionably the key leader of our
rise in the 1960s and for the following thirty-plus years.”
Since that time, the association’s Board of
Directors has inducted the late John Poole and his son, Peter Poole, who
founded and operated Mount Palomar Winery for over two decades, as well as Ely
Callaway, founder of Callaway Vineyard & Winery and of Callaway Golf
fame.
“This year’s Hall of Fame inductee was similarly
accomplished and very well respected within Temecula Valley’s wine community
and we’re very appreciative of his effort on behalf of all of us,” stated Phil
Baily. Ben’s long service as a member
and Chairman of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, and his
service as a state-wide leader in the fight against Pierce’s Disease
brought recognition and respect to our Valley. To many in our
industry, Ben was Temecula. He was one of the three or four key players
who did the most to grow the reputation of the Temecula Valley Wine
Country.”
Ben was a fifth-generation farmer in Riverside
County and a resident of Temecula since 1973. Ben founded Drake Enterprises,
Inc., 40 years ago. They currently manage 750 acres of avocados and 450 acres
of winegrapes in the Temecula Valley.
Ben passed away this past November.
Ben accomplished much in his professional career,
including being a long-time Board member and President of the Temecula Valley
Winegrowers Association, President of the Rancho California Water District
Board of Directors, Past Chairman of California Association of Winegrape
Growers and Past President of Riverside County Farm Bureau, just to name a few.
When asked about Ben’s contributions to Temecula’s
thriving wine region, the TVWA’s Executive Director, Krista Chaich said, “It’s
hard to know where to start when talking about Ben’s contributions to the success
of Temecula Valley Wine Country. He was a tremendous leader and an ardent
supporter of our wine region. Most notably, his leadership and guidance were
never more apparent than when our winegrape growers were faced with the
devastating loss of vineyards due to Pierce’s Disease, a bacterial infection
that nearly wiped out our wine country. Ben called upon the State of California
to assist in the fight against Pierce’s Disease through significant funding and
helped to set up task forces and treatment and research programs. Many of us
believe that had it not been for Ben’s efforts, our wine country wouldn’t be
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“Ben served on our Board of Directors for several
years and as the Board President from 2014 through 2016. During this time, he
fiercely protected both our winery owners and wine grape growers and
consistently put the best interests of our entire wine region first. Ben is missed tremendously, and this
recognition is well deserved.”
Ben’s wife, Sharon, his daughters Katie and
Courtney, his son-in-law JD Harkey, his three grandsons and his long-time
assistant, Kathleen were on hand to accept the award on Ben’s behalf.
Planning a brunch for Mother’s Day? This recipe would be a hit with Mom! Slice this frittata into thin wedges for a passed hors d’oeuvre or serve more generous portions with a tuft of salad as a first course. To dress it up, top wedges with a dollop of crème fraîche and California sturgeon caviar. Pair with your favorite Temecula Valley Chardonnay or Sparkling Wine.
Serves 6
Ingredients ½ pound (250 g) fingerling potatoes 1-1/2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil Kosher or sea salt 6 large eggs Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives ¼ pound fresh Dungeness crabmeat
Directions Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Put the potatoes in a baking dish just large enough to hold them. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, season with salt, and turn to coat with the oil and salt. Bake until tender when pierced, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool, then slice into ½-inch (12 mm) pieces. Reduce the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with ½ teaspoon salt, several grinds of pepper, and the dill and chives. Stir in the crabmeat and potatoes, reserving a few larger pieces of crab for placing on the surface of the frittata later.
Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the remaining 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil. When it is hot, add the egg mixture and use a rubber spatula to distribute the crab and potato evenly. Cook without stirring for about 2 minutes, until the eggs begin to set, then place the reserved chunks of crabmeat on top. Continue cooking without stirring until the frittata is about two-thirds set, with some patches of liquid egg on the surface. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the surface is firm to the touch, about 6 minutes longer.
Remove from the oven and slide the frittata onto a cutting board. Let rest at least 15 minutes. Garnish with chopped dill, then slice into wedges and serve. The frittata is best warm, not hot.
Carter Estate Winery & Resort ~ 2014 Blanc De Blanc Sparkling – The 2014 Blanc de Blanc is brimming with fresh apple and delicate floral aromas; a hint of oak shows in the background with a nuance of vanilla, toasty cookie and a rich yeasty character.
Oak Mountain Winery ~ 2018 Chardonnay – This chardonnay is lightly oaked with French oak imparting rich flavors of vanilla, butterscotch, creme brulee and caramel.
Thornton Winery ~ NV Brut Sparkling Wine – The Thornton NV Brut has a lot of finesse— apple, pear and tropical aromas meld with toasty yeast flavors, while the finish is long and creamy.
