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Perfect Pairings: Pumpkin & Wine

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.

When the cold weather returns, there’s nothing better than a nice, big, bowl of soup. This time of year, pumpkin soup is a good choice. We’d most likely pair our soup with Chardonnay, Viognier and even Gewürztraminer. For you red lovers, try a Cabernet or Merlot. Try these: South Coast Winery 2011 Chardonnay Sans Chêne, Thornton Winery 2013 Viognier, Maurice Car’rie 2013 Gewürztraminer, Frangipani Estate Winery 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lorimar Winery 2012 Allegro Merlot.

Pumpkin Risotto would pair well with Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Chenin Blanc. You may want to eat the whole bowl of risotto by itself (and we wouldn’t blame you), but it makes for a great side dish with roasted chicken too. Try these: Hart Winery 2014 Sauvignon Blanc, Ponte Family Estate Winery 2014 Pinot Grigio, Maurice Car’rie Winery 2012 Chenin Blanc. Lyderystės mokymai, Primum Esse vadovų atranka

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: Miramonte Winery 2014 Riesling, Europa Village 2014 Bolero Estate Muscat Canelli, Wilson Creek Winery Grand Cuvee Sparkling Wine.

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 Winery Events

Although Fall is here, there’s still plenty of abundant sunshine here in Temecula Valley!  That means that there’s still time to enjoy wine tasting on the patio of your favorite Temecula Winery, take in a concert or attend a winemaker dinner.  There are lots of fun and unique events going on in October.  Take a look!

Baily Vineyard & Winery

Shakespeare in the Vines at Baily Winery
Charley’s Aunt / Oct. 1, 2 & 3 / Showtime 7:30p / Price $22, Seniors, Military and Students $17 / For tickets visit www.ShakespeareInTheVines.org or call 951.402.7488

Sangiovese Saturdays at Carol’s
Saturdays in October / 11:30a-2:30p / Live music on patio / Half price Sangiovese, Sangiovese Sangria and special menu items

Dog Day Sundays
Every Sunday / 11:30a-2:30p / Bring your well-mannered pooch to lunch, doggie treats and special menu items / Live acoustic music on the patio.

Estate Club Private Wine Tasting
Thursday-Sunday / 11:00a-2:30p / Tours and vertical tasting of library wines.  Sit down with bread and cheese plate; $30 (Reservations required 24 hours in advance) / Bar Tasting; $20.  Call for reservations: 951-972-9768.

Bel Vino Winery

3 Cigars, 3 wines, 3 Course Dinner / Saturday, Oct. 3 / 6:30pm -9:30pm / $55.95 Wine Club Members / $60.95 for non-members / Relish a gourmet dinner, accompanied by custom cigars hand rolled on-site*, and complemented with Bel Vino’s lush wines. Experience the incredible Temecula Valley nighttime views from the hilltop heights of Bel Vino Winery while enjoying wine pairing, cigar rolling and seminar and listening to cool DJ music. *Cigars: 3 from Casa Lovo, hand rolled on-site by Mrs. Lovo / Reservations required: phone 951.676.6414 or info@belvinowinery.com

Live Music / Saturday 12pm – 4pm / Oct. 3 – Michael LeClerc / Oct. 10 – All In / Oct. 17 – JD Priest / Oct. 24 – Kenny Hale / Oct. 31 – Ginger Cowgirl & The Silver Spurs / Sunday 11am-3pm / Oct. 4 – Shoot 4 Tuezday / Oct. 11 – Sam & Stacy / Oct. 18 – Kings of Rhythm / Oct. 25 – DOSE / Nov. 1 – Shoot 4 Tuezday

Briar Rose

Sip Into the Sunset / First Friday of each month starting August 7 / Open until 10pm / Music and wine under the stars in our enchanted garden or tasting room / Reservations required; call 951.308.1098

Callaway Vineyard & Winery

Happiest Hours
Grab your friends and join us for a marvelous time!  Friday’s from 3:00p-6:00p in the lounge at Meritage at Callaway.  20% all tapas, $2 off wine by the glass, 20% off bottles of Callaway wines and available domestic, import and craft beers.

Sangria Sundays at Meritage at Callaway
Every Sunday at Meritage at Callaway from 4pm-8pm in the main dining room.  Enjoy sipping on our very own Watermelon Sangria while soaking in the sunset vineyard views.  Live music from local musicians begins at 6pm. No cover charge. Reservations for parties of 5 or more are required.

October Entertainment Schedule; Oct. 2 – Harmony Road / Oct. 3 – Taylor Tickner / Oct. 4 – Al & Brad / Oct. 9 – Diego Mondragon / Oct. 10 – Natalie Brooks / Oct. 11 – Robin Adler*Dave Blackburn*John Quint / Oct. 16 Astra Kelly / Oct. 17 – Mickey Arnett / Oct 18 – R.O.C. Duo / Oct. 23 – Buzz Campbell / Oct. 24 – Taylor Tickner / Oct. 25 Robin Adler*Dave Blackburn*John Quint  / Oct. 30 – Astra Kelly / Oct. 31 – Diego Mondragon

Cougar Vineyard & Winery

Friday Night Live Music / 5pm-8pm / Wine by the glass or bottle purchase available / Deli is open until 7pm / Oct. 2 – Frankie & The Invisibles / Oct. 9 – Britt Doehring / Oct. 23 – Kelly Moore / Oct. 30 – Michael Thomas.

Sunday Afternoon Live Music / 2pm- 5pm

Doffo Winery

City of Hope Fundraiser/ Saturday, Oct. 17 / 10am-4pm / $10 fee / Live music and food vendors / Sponsored by Super Bike Corsa and Doffo Winery

Live Music on the Patio / 1pm-4pm / Free

Danza del Sol Winery

Live Music on the Patio / Saturdays from 1pm-5pm / Free / Grab your friends and head over to Danza del Sol for an afternoon of wine and great music / Oct. 10 – Astra Kelly / Oct. 17 – Michael SG / Oct. 24 – Fandango / Oct. 31 – Vivien Gaines

PERFECT PAIRINGS – Wine and Cheese Class / Thursday, Oct. 15 / 6:30pm – 8:30pm / $35 pp; $31.50 wine club members / Join us in the Barrel Room as the cheese monger from Temecula Valley Cheese Company guides you through a tasting of five Danza del Sol wines, four artisan cheese pairings and one gourmet chocolate / Limited Space / RSVP to Kelly Hefley 951.302.6363 ext. 26 or k.hefley@danzadelsolwinery.com

GET SAUCED – Best of the Wurst / Sunday, Oct. 18 / 3:00pm to 6:30pm / $60 pp; $54 wine club members / Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of food, wine, and culinary entertainment in our Club House. Cooking demo class and small plates by The M Group. Wine pairings by our educated staff, recipes to take home and special wine discounts provided / Limited Space / RSVP to Kelly Hefley 951.302.6363 ext. 26 or k.hefley@danzadelsolwinery.com

3^rd Annual Danza de la Muerte – Halloween Party / Friday, Oct. 30 / 5:30p to 10:00pm / Tickets $8 pp pre-sale / $10 pp at the door / $7 pp – Inter-winery / Price includes one Spooky Sparkling Cocktail per admission / Food can be purchased from Devilicious Food Truck, music by DJ Mike Carroll from C2 Events, S’mores Bar, Photo Booth and Costume Contest / RSVP to Kelly Hefley 951.302.6363 ext. 26 or k.hefley@danzadelsolwinery.com

Europa Village

Oktoberfest – Hof Brau Boys / Friday, Oct. 2 / 6pm-9pm / $15 admission / Beer tasting from four breweries, games, raffles, auction /  For tickets and additional information please visit www.europavillage.com or call 951.695.7175

Cooking Demonstration Event – Hashbrowns / Saturday, Oct. 17 / 11am-1pm / $45 / Cooking demonstration with Executive Chef Dean / For tickets and additional information please visit www.europavillage.com or call 951.695.7175

Movies in the Vines / Thursday, Oct. 22 / 7pm-9pm / Outdoor viewing of “Beetlejuice” on 15’ screen / Free with online RSVP / For tickets and additional information please visit www.europavillage.com or call 951.695.7175

Friday Night Entertainment / 5:30pm-8:30pm / Free / Live music on Veranda; Food Truck / Oct. 19 – Mrs. Jones Revenge / Oct. 16 – Bar Stow Prophets / Oct. 23 – Crimson Crow / Oct. 30 – Blue Fish; Costume Contest  6pm to 9pm

Live Music every Sunday/ 1pm- 4pm / Free / Live music on Veranda / Oct. 25 – Joe Baldino

Falkner Winery

Wine Appreciation Class / Saturday, October 17 / 10:00am-12:30pm / Designated for all levels of wine knowledge / $45pp; $40pp Connoisseur; $20pp VIP; $70pp with lunch / Reservations required 951.676.8231 x.109

FREE Concert / Sundays 12:00p-3:00p / /Dancing, Sangria, Beer, BBQ in the yard garden / 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 – Guilty Conscience Band.

Leoness Cellars

Live Music at The Restaurant at Leoness / Every Friday 5pm-8pm / Every Sunday 1pm-4pm / Free to the public / Oct. 2 – Astra Kelly / Oct. 4 – Inbar Horowitz / Oct. 9 – Malissa & Jerod / Oct.11 – Dustin Jake / Oct. 16 – Michael LeClerc / Oct. 18 – Vince Mendoza / Oct. 23 – Frank Alves / Oct. 25 – Michael SG / Oct. 30 – Shultz

Live Music in the Barrel Room / Every Sunday / 1:00p-4:00p / Free to the public / Oct. 3 – Todd Ashley / Oct. 10 – Malissa & Jerod / Oct. 17 – Tim Cash / Oct. 24 – Tim Moyer / Oct. 31 – Joel Reese

Lorimar Vineyards & Winery

Thriller Halloween Party / October 30 / 6pm- 10pm / $8 in advance; $10 at the door / Costume contest, spooky sangria and more! See you there if you dare. / Tickets online www.LorimarWinery.com

Mount Palomar Winery

Wang Chung Live Concert / Thursday, October 1 / 6pm-10pm / An intimate evening with Wang Chung! One of the most successful bands of the 80’s playing the songs they made popular! / Tickets start at $30 and are available online at http://bit.ly/wangchungtix.

Dionysus Dash / Sunday, October 4 / 8:15am / A 5K run through the beautiful vineyards of Mount Palomar Winery. This event is for novice and avid runners, wine tasters and Greek walkers. Event includes wine tasting, music and awards / Ticket $49.99 and are available online at http://bit.ly/dionysusdash

Oak Mountain Winery

Cause Fur Paws / October 18 / 12:00pm – 4:00pm / $35 Admission / Includes logo glass, one glass of wine, catered lunch and live music / 100% of the  money earned goes towards our furry friends diabetes treatments!

Menu Mayhem – Recipe for Murder / The Cave at Oak Mountain / October 31 / 6:00pm-9:00pm / $65pp; $60 Club Member / You and your guests are members of the audience for a taping of the local cable access channel’s most popular cooking show, “The Chicken Friar,” hosted by Brother Dominick Vobiscum. But it seems that there’s a lot more cookin’ “behind the scenes” than in front of the camera. In fact, before the evening is over the entrée just might include a big helping of MURDER!  Come join us for a gourmet dinner prepared by our own Chef Steve; includes 2 glasses of wine and an evening you won’t forget / Reservations required; events@oakmountainwinery.com or call 951.699.9102/ Book online at www.oakmountainwinery.com/events.

Live Music in the Pavilion
Every Saturday and Sunday in October / 1:00p-5:00p

Ponte Family Estate Winery

Team Ponte Training Runs/Walks through the Vineyard
Every Wednesday nights at 5:45p through mid-November / Ponte associates, wine club members and members of the community come out to Ponte Winery to train for the upcoming Wine Country Half-Marathon, which will be held on November 21^st. The group runs, walks and/or strolls a clearly marked 3.1 mile loop through Ponte Family Estate’s vineyards. Meet in front of the Ponte Winery Tasting Room porch/parking lot / Free to attend

Live NFL on the Big Screen / Every Thursday, Sunday and Monday throughout the 2015 NFL season / The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn / Free to attend.

First Sundays – Live Music in the Reserve Room*
Sunday, October 4th / 12:00p-4:00p / Brian Stodart; Alternative Contemporary / The Reserve Room will host a variety of live musical artists the first Sunday of each month in 2015.  *The Reserve Room is a tasting room for wine club members only.  Join the Wine Club and enjoy complimentary tastings in our exclusive venue.

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

Happy Hours at Vineyard Rose Restaurant
Monday-Friday 3:00p-5:30p / Join us in the Vineyard Rose Lounge for reduced priced selected appetizers, award winning select glasses of South Coast wines and local drafts.  PLUS corkage fees are waived for any South Coast Winery wine bottles brought in to the Vineyard Rose Restaurant and consumed while dining on Wednesdays too!   Visit www.WineResort.com to view menus and find out more.

Wine Wednesdays at Vineyard Rose Restaurant
6:00p-9:00p / Wednesday nights just got even better at the Vineyard Rose Restaurant as award winning pianist, Blessie Isaac-Hopkins, takes the helm behind our elegant grand piano.  This world traveler and life-long student of music has performed internationally over the course of her career at many high-end hotels and resorts, including the Peninsula, Regent, Westin, Hilton and Shangri-la Hotel and now you can enjoy her music at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. Reserve today for an unforgettable Wednesday evening with fine wines, delicious food and live music between the hours of 6:30p to 9:00p. Call 951.587.9463

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s Vintage Vantage Menu
Monday-Thursday 11:30a -3:00p / Specially priced $9.99 lunches at the Vineyard Rose Restaurant for those aged 55 and over. Call 951-587-9463 x 2 for more information or reservations.

Behind the Scenes Wine Tours
Tours are held daily at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3PM, Monday through Sunday.  $40pp / $35pp Wine Club Member. Get up close and personal as you learn more about our spectacular Southern California winery with a behind-the-scenes tour.  From vineyards to crush pad, each tour concludes with a specially prepared wine and food pairing. Due to the limited sizes of each tour, advance reservations are required with prepayment, and are non-refundable. Must be over 21 years of age to attend.   Call 800-539-1375 Ext. 350 to reserve your spot today.

Summer Wine Series
Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, 6p-8p / Join us for extended hours in the Tasting Room Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights this summer!  $30 ticket gives you access after hours from 6:00p-8:00p and includes a bottle of South Coast wine to take home.  Call 951.587.9463 ext. 7261 for more information.

Yoga Classes at Grapeseed Spa
Sunday 9a-10a, Monday 10:30a-11:30a / $12 per class / Yoga mat, towels and water provided.  Call 951.587.9463 ext. 3513 to reserve your session.

Get Movin’ & Groovin’ to the Grapeseed Spa
October / 7:00p-9:00p / Meet up with your spa friends and enjoy live entertainment on the veranda this summer.  Best of all, it’s free, but reservations are required. Award winning wines and appetizers are available for purchase.  Call to book today 951.587.9463 ext. 3513.

Thornton Winery

Friday Live Music
Wine Specials, Live Music, Food Specials, and Dinner Menu / 6:00p-9:00p / October 2 – Ry Bradley; Country Western/ October 9 – Mor Sol / October 16 – Black Hat Patsy / October 23 – The Neil Diamond Review / October 30 – Mrs. Jones Revenge / No Cover Charge. Seating Available at Courtyard, Covered Patio & Café / Reservations suggested, call 951.699.0099

Champagne Jazz Concert Series
Saturday, October 10^th – Jesse Cook / 7:00p / General Admission tickets – $65 Open seating / Gourmet Supper tickets – $140 (3 course meal, concert ticket & assigned table)

Sunday, October 18^th  – Jazz Attack w/ Richard Elliot, Peter White and Euge Groove / 4:00p / General Admission tickets – $75 Open seating / Gourmet Supper tickets – $150 SOLD OUT (3 course meal, concert ticket & assigned table)

Chef’s Counter / Friday, October 30^th / 7:00pm / Admission $125 plus tax & gratuity / Reservations a must! Seating is limited to 8 people.

Wilson Creek Winery

Easton Corbin Concert with Special guest Lauren Alaina / Sunday, Oct. 4 / 6pm to 9pm / Join us for a fantastic evening among the stars with incredible performances by two of country music’s hot artists! / Orchestra $90; wine club $81 / Reserve $70; wine club $63 / General $50; wine club $45 / For tickets log on to www.wilsoncreekwinery.com

Taste of Tahiti’s Extravagant Polynesian Dinner Show / Saturday, Oct. 10 / 5:30pm to 10pm / Sharing and combining cultures together through food, music, dance and people. Feast on a fabulous dinner, specially prepared with fresh Ahi flown in from Tahiti. Enjoy a traditional Polynesian show with performances my Mele’uahne, Puahi dancers and Papena! / Dinner ticket $75 adult; $37.50 child / VIP Dinner ticket $135 adult; $67.50 child / For tickets log on to www.wilsoncreekwinery.com

Riesling Experience: Wines of the Rhine and World Class Rieslings / Sunday, Oct. 11 / 11am, 1pm to 3pm / Wine Club $25; Non-members $35 / Call Wine Club to reserve your spot 951.699.9463.

Temecula Valley Winery Owners Tell All! Their “Family Favorites.”

Have you ever wondered which wine is a “family favorite” at your favorite Temecula Valley winery?  We have too…so, we decided to ask a few of our winery owners which of their wines is their favorite….and, why.  Of course, we knew that asking them this question would be much like asking parents of multiple children which is their favorite, but we thought we’d give it a whirl!

Nick Palumbo, owner of Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery says that he and wife Cindy’s fave is the “Tre Fratelli” Meritage blend.  As Nick tells it, not only is this wine consistently very good, but it’s got sentimental value for the Palumbo Family as well.  It is one of the first blended wines they produced in 2002 when Palumbo Winery opened and takes its name “three brothers” from the 3 boys of the Palumbo Family. The current release 2012, is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.

The Lin Family, owners of Callaway Vineyard & Winery, have a brand new favorite wine. They challenged their winemaker, Craig Larson, to pull out all the stops and “do whatever it took, with no cost restrictions” to create a Cabernet Sauvignon that reflects their dedication and passion to bring the best quality wine in all of Temecula Valley and California.  What came of this challenge is the OPR, the Owner’s Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, which the Lins believe has captured the very essence of everything they envisioned.

Over at Oak Mountain Winery, owners Steve and Valerie Andrews’ favorite is their Tenacious.  This wine is a Syrah-heavy Rhone blend named after Valerie’s mother who passed away over 25 years ago.  Val says “my mother, Arlene was tenacious in everything she did, and she did plenty.  Her license plate on her car was Ten8shs.  Whether she was working in the family liquor store, volunteering at the hospital, battling cancer or just being a great mom and friend, she was tenacious.  My parents introduced the wine industry to Steve and I, and look what happened!  Sorry to say, the wine is so good we drank it all…but a new vintage is coming soon.”

Monte De Oro Winery’s Ken Zignorski is passionate about their Syrah.  For him, it’s all about how well it pairs with food. Ken says “I like pairing the Syrah with a nice ribeye steak or tri-tip on the grill.  It’s got a full-bodied, mellow and a nice, lasting finish for me.  And, I think that Syrah is one of those grapes that really demonstrates Temecula Valley’s capabilities as a wine region.”

Rick & Jennifer Buffington, owners of Cougar Vineyard & Winery, lists Aglianico as their family favorite.  A black grape grown in the southern regions of Italy, it originated in Greece and was brought to the south of Italy by Greek settlers. Although it’s not a popular wine amongst the Temecula wineries, it is one that the Buffington family is proud to offer since it isn’t widely available and is very unique.  They appreciate the wine’s complexity, high acidity, firm tannins, rich flavor and its ability to pair well with food.  Plus….it only gets better with age!

At Briar Rose Winery, owners Les & Dorian Linkogle didn’t hesitate when it came to their favorite wine.  Sacrament is a rare and historic Mission Wine.  The Mission Wine is made from the Mission Grape planted by Father Junipero Serra to use for the Sacrament of Communion as he established 9 California missions from 1769-1782.  These Mission Grapes, also known as the Heritage Grape of the State of California, were planted along the El Camino Real by the Founder of California Missions.

Well, it’s safe to say that our owners love their Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and red blends!  So, what is your favorite Temecula Valley wine….and why??

September Winery Events

Baily Vineyard & Winery

Shakespeare in the Vines – Twelfth Night ~ A Romantic Comedy /Sept. 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26 and 27 / Oct. 1, 2 & 3 / Showtime 7:30p / Price $22, Seniors, Military and Students $17 / For tickets visit www.ShakespeareInTheVines.org or call 951.402.7488

Celebrate California Wine Month ~ 2012 Vintage Preview Tasting / Preview tasting available Thursday thru Sunday for the Month of / 11am – 4pm / $25 per person / Taste 5 unreleased 2012 red wines accompanied with La Brea flatbread, Brie & Dry Cured Salami / Tank sample of fermented unfinished wine included. Call for reservations 951.972.9768

Sangiovese Saturdays at Carol’s
Saturdays in August / 11:30a-2:30p / Live music on patio / Half price Sangiovese, Sangiovese Sangria and special menu items.

Dog Day Sundays
Every Sunday / 11:30a-2:30p / Bring your well-mannered pooch to lunch, doggie treats and special menu items / Live acoustic music on the patio.

Estate Club Private Wine Tasting
Thursday-Sunday / 11:00a-2:30p / Tours and vertical tasting of library wines. Sit down with bread and cheese plate; $30 (Reservations required 24 hours in advance) / Bar Tasting; $20. Call for reservations: 951-972-9768.

Bel Vino Winery

Live Music / Saturday 12pm – 4pm / Sunday 11am-3pm / Sept. 5 Shoot 4 Tuesday / Sept. 6 The Sweedes / Sept. 12 All In / Sept. 13 Red Wave / Sept. 19 JD Priest / Sept. 20 DOSE / Sept. 26 Kenny Hale / Sept. 27 Kings of Rhythm

Briar Rose

Sip Into the Sunset / First Friday of each month/ Open until 10pm / Music and wine under the stars in our enchanted garden or tasting room / Reservations required; call 951.308.1098

Callaway Vineyard & Winery

Happiest Hours
Grab your friends and join us for a marvelous time! Friday’s from 3:00p-6:00p in the lounge at Meritage at Callaway. 20% all tapas, $2 off wine by the glass, 20% off bottles of Callaway wines and available domestic, import and craft beers.

Sangria Sundays at Meritage at Callaway
Every Sunday at Meritage at Callaway from 4pm-8pm in the main dining room. Enjoy sipping on our very own Watermelon Sangria while soaking in the sunset vineyard views. Live music from local musicians begins at 6pm. No cover charge. Reservations for parties of 5 or more are required.

Entertainment / 9/4 Dustin Lake / 9/5 Vini Contreas / 9/6 Tim Moyer / 9/11 Midnight Satellites / 9/12 Micke Arnett / 9/13 Robin Adler, Dave Blackburn, John Quint / 9/18 Al & Brad / 9/19 Vini Contreas / 9/20 R.O.C Duo / 9/25 Buzz Campbell / 9/26 Vini Contreas / 9/27 Harmony Road

Cougar Vineyard & Winery

Friday Night Live Music / 5pm-8pm / Wine by the glass or bottle purchase available / 9/4 Vini Contreas, Rock, Folk, Christian / 9/11 Frankie and the Invisibles, Instrumental Rock & Roll / 9/18 Kenny Hale, Rock & Blues / 9/25 Vini Contreas.

Sunday Afternoon Live Music / 2pm- 5pm / 9/6 Don Brennan, Acoustic Guitarist, / 9/13 Will Sumner, Smooth Jazz / 9/20 Shaula Walko, Steel drum island vibe / 9/27 TBA

Doffo Winery

Live Music on the Patio / Saturday, Sept. 5 / 1pm-4pm / Carlos Naranjo – Classic Rock /

Free Yoga on the Hill / Saturday, Sept. 19 / 9:30are / $12 per person / All levels are welcome

Everyday Essentials –Wellness for the Mind, Body and Soul / Saturday, Sept. 19 / 11am – 1pm / $35 public; $30 wine club members / includes a glass of wine and appetizers / Simple tricks and ideas to enhance your daily routine with natural and homemade products / Sign-up at www.doffowines.com

Europa Village

Classic Oldies – FAN Fundraiser / Sunday, Sept. 6 / 6pm / $20 Gen. Adm. / $18 Students, seniors, military / For more information and tickets visit temeculatheatre.org

Movies in the Vines – “Bottle Shock” / Thursday, Sept. 10 / 7:30pm / $5 admission / For more information visit www.europavillage.com

Elvis & Friends – FAN Fundraiser / Friday, Sept 18 / 7pm / $20 Gen. Adm. / $18 Students, seniors, military / For more information and tickets visit temeculatheatre.org

Live Music / Fridays from 6:00p-9:00p and Sundays from 1:00p-4:00p / Free / 9/4 Mrs. Jones Revenge / 9/6 Jimmy Patton / 9/11 Cougarz Rock / 9/13 Jimmy Patton / 9/18 Buzz Campbell / 9/20 Kelly Moore / 9/27 Joe Baldino

Falkner Winery

Labor Day Celebration / 12pm – 3pm / Saturday – Monday / Sept. 5-7 / Case sales, Free Concerts / Saturday, Harmony Road, Sunday, Danielle Taylor / Restaurant special $55 per couple / 50% off carafes / BBQ in yard garden with hot wings special!

Wine Appreciation Class / Saturday, Sept. 19 / 10:00am-12:30pm / Designated for all levels of wine knowledge / $45pp; $40pp Connoisseur; $20pp VIP; $70pp with lunch / Reservations required 951.676.8231 x.109

FREE Concert / Sundays 12:00p-3:00p / /Dancing, Sangria, Beer, BBQ in the yard garden / Sept. 13, 20, 27 Guilty Conscience Band

Leoness Cellars

Live Music at The Restaurant at Leoness / Every Friday 5pm-8pm / Every Sunday 1pm-4pm / Free to the public / 9/4 Michael SG / 9/6 Inbar Horowitz / 9/11 Astra Kelly / 9/13 Tim Cash / 9/18 Dustin Jake / 9/20 Sam & Stacy / 9/25 Vince Mendoza / 9/27 Michael LeClerc

Live Music in the Barrel Room / Every Sunday / 1:00p-4:00p / Free to the public / 9/5 Malissa Lauren Miller and Jerod Dulaney / 9/12 Adler, Blackburn and Quint / 9/19 Dustin Jake / 9/26 Joel Reese

Lorimar Winery

Grape Stomp & Harvest Festival / Saturday, Sept. 26 / 4pm-8pm / $65; $60 wine club / Grab your partner and join us at the Barrel Room for an afternoon of foot stompin’ fun! Live music, hayrides, dinner and more! / Tickets available online, at the winery or by phone 951.694.6699. www.lorimarwinery.com

Movies in the Vines – Clueless / Monday, Sept. 28 / 6pm / Film starts at sunset / No fee

Mount Palomar Winery

Bridal Showplace Bridal Show / Sunday, Sept. 13 / 11am-3pm / Tickets $7 pre-sale; $10 at the door / Contact Sophia M. Benfil 562.381.2865 or Sophia@bridalshowplace.net

STRANGE LOVE a tribute to Depeche Mode / Friday, Sept. 25 / Tickets $25 pre-sale, $30 at the door / Contact Robert Walker 760.716.6295 or heyday@heyday.com

Ponte Family Estate Winery

Grape Stomp / Sunday, Sept. 27 / 4pm-9pm / $95 Reg. Adult / $86 Wine Club Adult / $55 Reg. Child / $50 Wine Club Child / Join us for the 13th annual Grape Stomp, where teams of two compete to see who can stomp enough grape juice to fill a wine bottle! Great prizes, gourmet food stations, wine, live music and stompin’ good fun! / Purchase tickets www.pontewinery.com

Team Ponte Training Runs/Walks through the Vineyard
August – November 11 / Wednesday nights at 5:45p / This is a great way to get in shape, walk or run. Learn about Team Ponte and meet new people. Join us! Meet in front of the Ponte Winery Tasting Room. Run or walk a 3-mile route through our beautiful vineyard; feeling good? Do it twice! / Free to attend

First Sundays – Live Music in the Reserve Room*
Sunday, Sept. 6 / 12:00p-4:00p / Indie / Blues Americana / The Reserve Room will host a variety of live musical artists the first Sunday of each month in 2015. *The Reserve Room is a tasting room for wine club members only. Join the Wine Club and enjoy complimentary tastings in our exclusive venue.

Oak Mountain Winery

Live Music in the Pavilion
Every Saturday and Sunday in / 1:00p-5:00p

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

Blessing of the Wines Grape Stomp & Harvest Festival
20, 2015 / 4pm to 7pm / Reserve your tickets today for this year’s Grape Stomp & Harvest Festival. This is a fun-for-the-entire family “blessing” you don’t want to miss! Dance to live musical entertainment provided by Latin Jazz extraordinaire, Diego Mondragon & his band Savio. Games, competitions, face painting, tractor rides through the vineyards and Grape Stomp competitions. Fun family memories that last a lifetime. Tickets include entrance to the festival, all you can eat buffet, complimentary toast with the blessing, live musical entertainment, unlimited game play, plus a chance to win exciting prizes and everybody’s favorite – stomp those grapes! All ages welcome. / Adults $55 pp inclusive: $50 pp Club. Kids 4-12 $15 (3 under are free)

Happy Hours at Vineyard Rose Restaurant
Monday-Friday 3:00p-5:30p / Join us in the Vineyard Rose Lounge for reduced priced selected appetizers, award winning select glasses of South Coast wines and local drafts. PLUS corkage fees are waived for any South Coast Winery wine bottles brought in to the Vineyard Rose Restaurant and consumed while dining on Wednesdays too! Visit www.WineResort.com to view menus and find out more.

Wine Wednesdays at Vineyard Rose Restaurant
6:00p-9:00p / Wednesday nights just got even better at the Vineyard Rose Restaurant as award winning pianist, Blessie Isaac-Hopkins, takes the helm behind our elegant grand piano. This world traveler and life-long student of music has performed internationally over the course of her career at many high-end hotels and resorts, including the Peninsula, Regent, Westin, Hilton and Shangri-la Hotel and now you can enjoy her music at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. Reserve today for an unforgettable Wednesday evening with fine wines, delicious food and live music between the hours of 6:30p to 9:00p. Call 951.587.9463

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s Vintage Vantage Menu
Monday-Thursday 11:30a -3:00p / Specially priced $9.99 lunches at the Vineyard Rose Restaurant for those aged 55 and over. Call 951-587-9463 x 2 for more information or reservations.

Behind the Scenes Wine Tours
Tours are held daily at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3PM, Monday through Sunday. $40pp / $35pp Wine Club Member. Get up close and personal as you learn more about our spectacular Southern California winery with a behind-the-scenes tour. From vineyards to crush pad, each tour concludes with a specially prepared wine and food pairing. Due to the limited sizes of each tour, advance reservations are required with prepayment, and are non-refundable. Must be over 21 years of age to attend. Call 800-539-1375 Ext. 350 to reserve your spot today.

Summer Wine Series
Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, 6p-8p / Join us for extended hours in the Tasting Room Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights this summer! $30 ticket gives you access after hours from 6:00p-8:00p and includes a bottle of South Coast wine to take home. Call 951.587.9463 ext. 7261 for more information.

Yoga Classes at Grapeseed Spa
Sunday 9a-10a, Monday 10:30a-11:30a / $12 per class / Yoga mat, towels and water provided. Call 951.587.9463 ext. 3513 to reserve your session.

Thornton Winery

Friday Live Music
Wine Specials, Live Music, Food Specials, and Dinner Menu / 6:00p-9:00p / Sept. 4- Crimson Crow / Sept. 11- Missy Anderson / Sept.12 – Ry Bradley (Country Western) / Sept. 18- The Kepi Payne Project / Sept. 25- Mor Sol / No Cover Charge. Seating Available at Courtyard, Covered Patio & Café / Reservations suggested, call 951.699.0099

Champagne Jazz Concert Series

Saturday, 20 – George Benson / 7:00p / General Admission tickets – $95 Open seating / Gourmet Supper tickets – $170 SOLD OUT (3 course meal, concert ticket & assigned table)
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Wilson Creek Winery

Live Entertainment / Saturdays & Sundays in

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Harvest season….it’s the hustle and bustle, the night time glow of the lights in the vineyards and the bins full of fruit.

Although winemaking happens all year long, the harvesting of the grapes is one of the most crucial parts of the winemaking process.  To ensure quality wine, one of the most important decisions a winemaker must make is when to pick the grapes. Determining when to harvest requires a bit of science; the grapes’ acidity and sweetness should be in perfect balance. Of course, Mother Nature also plays a vital role in the ripening of grapes; a mid-summer rain can slow the ripening process and leave the vines susceptible to fungus.

In Temecula Valley, because of our warm weather, our harvest crews mostly pick the fruit at night or in the cool hours of the very early morning.  Thus, images of winemakers growing beards and sleeping during the day start appearing on our Facebook feed.

While there’s a lot more to harvest season than just harvesting the grapes, this signals the beginning of what truly is the most wonderful time of the year!  Be sure to follow us on Facebook for a glimpse into harvest happenings.

Celebrating California Wine Month

Although we never need a reason to raise a glass in celebration, we’re eagerly awaiting the return of California Wine Month.  This September marks the 11th consecutive year that California’s governor has proclaimed California Wine Month; in honor of our state’s contribution as the leading wine industry in the United States.

September is the perfect time to visit Temecula Valley Wine Country. We invite wine lovers to explore and experience our premiere wine country in two ways.  SIP your way through wine country with the SIP Passport; you pick which four of the 30+ wineries to visit and when to visit them throughout the month.  Or, experience each of our wineries at our region’s signature food and wine event, CRUSH!

Event Details:

September SIP Passport:

When: Valid September 1-30; visits may be concurrent or spaced throughout the month.

What: Voucher for a full tasting flight at any four participating Temecula Valley wineries; includes souvenir wine glass.

Tickets: $40 per person (Monday-Thursday); $50 per person (Friday-Sunday). For more information and tickets, click here.

6th Annual CRUSH ~  A Wine & Culinary Showcase

When: Saturday, September 19 from 7-10:00 p.m.

Where: Wiens Family Cellars, 35055 Via Del Ponte, Temecula, CA 92592

What: Upscale event bringing together 30+ Temecula Valley wineries; fine cuisine from local chefs, caterers and restaurants and live entertainment to set the mood.

Tickets: All-inclusive tickets are $85 per person; VIP Tickets are $110 and include admittance to the pre-event exclusive winemaker tasting and reception, beginning at 6:00pm. Tickets are on sale now here!

August Winery Events

There’s still plenty of summer left to experience all the fun events in Temecula Valley Wine Country. From evening concerts, to wine and cheese pairing events, we’ve got something to offer for everyone. Check out our August event calendar and plan to visit soon!

Baily Vineyard & Winery

Shakespeare in the Vines at Baily Winery
Twelfth Night ~ A Romantic Comedy / August 13-16, 20-23, and 27-29 / Showtime 7:30p / Price $22, Seniors, Military and Students $17 / For tickets visit www.ShakespeareInTheVines.org

Sangiovese Saturdays at Carol’s
Saturdays in August / 11:30a-2:30p / Live music on patio / Half price Sangiovese, Sangiovese Sangria and special menu items

Dog Day Sundays
Every Sunday / 11:30a-2:30p / Bring your well-mannered pooch to lunch, doggie treats and special menu items / Live acoustic music on the patio.

Estate Club Private Wine Tasting
Thursday-Sunday / 11:00a-2:30p / Tours and vertical tasting of library wines. Sit down with bread and cheese plate; $30 (Reservations required 24 hours in advance) / Bar Tasting; $20. Call for reservations: 951-972-9768.

Bel Vino Winery

Cigar Dinner
Featuring Casa Lovo Cigars / Saturday, August 29 / 6:30p- 9:30pm / Featuring a 3 course dinner paired with wine and hand rolled cigars / $59.95 pp plus tax and gratuity / $54.95pp plus tax and gratuity for Wine Club Members / Call 951.676.6414 or visit our website www.belvinowinery.com for reservations.

Live Music
12pm – 4pm / August 1- Gino & the Lone Gunman / August 2 – JD Priest / August 8 – Crimson Crow / August 9 – Kenny Hale / August 15 – Bad Chemistry / August 16- Kings of Rhythm / August 22- Doug’s Band / August 23- Shameless / August 29- Maestro and the Liberation Posse / August 30- Michael LeClerc

Briar Rose Winery

Sip Into the Sunset
First Friday of each month starting August 7 / Open until 10pm / Music and wine under the stars in our enchanted garden or tasting room / Reservations required; call 951.308.1098

Callaway Vineyard & Winery

Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival
August 1 / 6:00p-9:00p / Grab a bunch of your family and friends and head to Callaway for a fun for the entire family Grape Stomp! Face painting, live music, dancing and of course a Grape Stomping Contest! Tickets include entrance, glass of wine, entertainment, and mixed grill buffet / $60pp, $54pp Wine Club *plus tax, $30 for children 12 years and younger. Children 3 and under are free / Reservations 951.676.4001 or book online at www.callawaywinery.com

Happiest Hours
Grab your friends and join us for a marvelous time! Friday’s from 3:00p-6:00p in the lounge at Meritage at Callaway. 20% all tapas, $2 off wine by the glass, 20% off bottles of Callaway wines and available domestic, import and craft beers.

Sangria Sundays at Meritage at Callaway
Every Sunday at Meritage at Callaway from 4pm-8pm in the main dining room. Enjoy sipping on our very own Watermelon Sangria while soaking in the sunset vineyard views. Live music from local musicians begins at 6pm. No cover charge and no reservations required.

Danza del Sol Winery

Perfect Pairings – Wine and Cheese Class
Thursday, August 20 / 6:30p – 8:30p / Join us in the Barrel Room as the cheese monger from Temecula Valley Cheese Company guides you through a tasting of five Danza del Sol wines, four artisan cheese pairings and one gourmet chocolate. Space is limited / $35 pp; $31.50 Wine Club members / RSVP to Kelly Hefley 951.302.6363 ext. 26 / k.hefley@danzadelsolwinery.com

Taco Tuesdays
Tuesday, August 11 & 25 / 5:30p- 8:30p / Join us On the Patio for Live Music, Tacos, Tamales and more! Danza del Sol Winery will be open late, serving our award-winning wines to complement an amazing selection of authentic Mexican food, lively music and wonderful people! / Free event with food and beverage for purchase.

Taste of Main Street in Encinitas
Tuesday, August 18 / 5:30p – 8:30pm / Danza del Sol winery will be pouring their award-winning wines at this off-site ticketed event open to the public / $35pp / Tickets can be purchased at www.encinitas101.com

Live Music on the Patio
Saturdays in August – FREE / 1:00p-5:00p/ August 1 – TwoFish / August 8 – Rachael Stark / August 15 – Tony Suraci / 12:00p-5:00pm n the Clubhouse Vince Mendoza For Wine Club Members Only / August 22 – JD Priest / August 29 – Stereoflux

Europa Village

La Tomatina Festival
August 23 / 4:00p-7:00pm / $35 pp / Includes live entertainment, light meal, commemorative t-shirt and tomato fight / Call 951.216.3880 to reserve and information

The Altos Murder Mystery Dinner
August 15 / 6:30p / $70pp / Includes a glass of Sangria, three course dinner and performance / Call 951.216.3380 to reserve and information

The Altos Murder Mystery Dinner
August 16 / 6:30p / $60pp / Includes a glass of Sangria, three course dinner and performance / Call 951.216.3380 to reserve and information

Live Music
Fridays from 6:00p-9:00p and Sundays from 1:00p-4:00p / Free / August 2- Kelly Moore / August 7- Night Rider / August 9- Jimmy Patton / August 14- Josh Green / August 16- Tom Bray / August 21- Mrs. Jones Revenge / August 23- James Well / August 28- Crimson Crow / August 30- Joe Baldino

Falkner Winery

Wine Appreciation Class
Saturday, August 15 / 10:00am-12:30pm / Designated for all levels of wine knowledge / $45pp; $40pp Connoisseur; $20pp VIP; $70pp with lunch / Reservations required 951.676.8231 x.109

FREE Concerts
Sundays 12:00p-3:00p / August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 /Dance Floor, 5 piece Rock band, Fresh BBQ, Discount on Sangria, Wine by the Glass/Bottle

Foot Path Winery

Food, Wine & Music
Saturday, August 29 / 6:30p-9:00p / $20 pp / Includes a glass of wine / RSVP to 951.265.9951 or email deanefoote@verizon.net

Leoness Cellars

Harvest Celebration
August 28 / 6:00p – 10pm / Join us for a night of grape tasting and wine drinking. Enjoy dinner & dancing to celebrate the harvest season; 21+ only event / $95 Non-members; $85 Members / Purchase tickets online www.leonesscellars.com/winery-events
Or call 951-302-7601 ext.1

Music in The Restaurant at Leoness
Every Friday / 5:00p-8:00p / Free to the public
Music in the Barrel Room / Every Sunday / 1:00p-4:00p / Free to the public

Ponte Family Estate Winery

Team Ponte Training Runs/Walks through the Vineyard
August – November 11 / Wednesday nights at 5:45p / This is a great way to get in shape, walk or run. Learn about Team Ponte and meet new people. Join us! Meet in front of the Ponte Winery Tasting Room. Run or walk a 3-mile route through our beautiful vineyard; feeling good? Do it twice! / Free to attend

First Sundays – Live Music in the Reserve Room*
Sunday, August 2 / 12:00p-4:00p / Chini & Cambreros, Latin influence guitar duo
The Reserve Room will host a variety of live musical artists the first Sunday of each month in 2015. *The Reserve Room is a tasting room for wine club members only. Join the Wine Club and enjoy complimentary tastings in our exclusive venue.

Oak Mountain Winery

2nd Annual Canine Carnival
August 15 / 12:00p -4:00p / 100% of proceeds goes directly to the Animals of ATS / Free Admission / For more information email info@animaltownsanctuary.org
Cruisers and Critters / August 1 / 12:00p-5:00p / Come join us with your well behaved leashed pooch for live music, food truck and wine / Free Admission

Live Music in the Pavilion
Every Saturday and Sunday in August / 1:00p-5:00p

Ponte Family Estate Winery

Live Music at The Cellar Lounge at Ponte Vineyard Inn
Friday & Saturday / 7:00p-11:00p
Aug 1- JD Priest, Country Rock / Aug 7- Shane Hall, Blues / Aug 8- Jimmy & Enrique, Guitar & Percussion / Aug 14- David Maldonado, Flamenco Guitar / Aug 15- Brothers David, Rock & Blues / Aug 21- Aug 1- JD Priest, Country Rock / Aug 22- Shane Hall, Blues / Aug 28- David Maldonado, Flamenco Guitar / Aug 29- JD Priest, Country Rock

Live Entertainment at The Restaurant at Ponte Winery
5:30p-8:30p / Friday and Saturday
Aug 1- Joe Baldino, Contemporary Guitar / Aug 7- Brian Stodart, Alternative Contemporary / Aug 8- Ron Freshman, Flamenco Guitar / Aug 14- Jason Weber, Jazz Sax / Aug 15- Ron Freshman, Flamenco Guitar / Aug 21- David Maldanado, Flamenco Guitar / Aug 22- Joe Baldino, Contemporary Guitar / Aug 28- Brian Stodart, Alternative Contemporary / Aug 29- The Lookouts, Classic Acoustic Rock

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

Winemakers’ Dinner
 August 1 / 6:00p / Get up close and personal with our chefs and winemakers for a spectacular pairing of foods and wines designed to delight and tantalize the palate. This is the last Winemakers’ Dinner for the year and is limited in size / Reserve now by calling 800.539.1375
Bridal Open House / August 16 / 4:00p-8:00p / Experience Vineyard Romance in one of our many unique locations / Call 866.994.6379 ext. 5285 for details

Happy Hours at Vineyard Rose Restaurant
Monday-Friday 3:00p-5:30p / Join us in the Vineyard Rose Lounge for reduced priced selected appetizers, award winning select glasses of South Coast wines and local drafts. PLUS corkage fees are waived for any South Coast Winery wine bottles brought in to the Vineyard Rose Restaurant and consumed while dining on Wednesdays too! Visit www.WineResort.com to view menus and find out more.

Wine Wednesdays at Vineyard Rose Restaurant
6:00p-9:00p / Wednesday nights just got even better at the Vineyard Rose Restaurant as award winning pianist, Blessie Isaac-Hopkins, takes the helm behind our elegant grand piano. This world traveler and life-long student of music has performed internationally over the course of her career at many high-end hotels and resorts, including the Peninsula, Regent, Westin, Hilton and Shangri-la Hotel and now you can enjoy her music at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. Reserve today for an unforgettable Wednesday evening with fine wines, delicious food and live music between the hours of 6:30p to 9:00p. Call 951.587.9463

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s Vintage Vantage Menu
Monday-Thursday 11:30a -3:00p / Specially priced $9.99 lunches at the Vineyard Rose Restaurant for those aged 55 and over. Call 951-587-9463 x 2 for more information or reservations.

Behind the Scenes Wine Tours
Tours are held daily at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3PM, Monday through Sunday. $40pp / $35pp Wine Club Member. Get up close and personal as you learn more about our spectacular Southern California winery with a behind-the-scenes tour. From vineyards to crush pad, each tour concludes with a specially prepared wine and food pairing. Due to the limited sizes of each tour, advance reservations are required with prepayment, and are non-refundable. Must be over 21 years of age to attend. Call 800-539-1375 Ext. 350 to reserve your spot today.

Summer Wine Series
Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, 6p-8p / Join us for extended hours in the Tasting Room Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights this summer! $30 ticket gives you access after hours from 6:00p-8:00p and includes a bottle of South Coast wine to take home. Call 951.587.9463 ext. 7261 for more information.

Yoga Classes at Grapeseed Spa
Sunday 9a-10a, Monday 10:30a-11:30a / $12 per class / Yoga mat, towels and water provided. Call 951.587.9463 ext. 3513 to reserve your session.

Get Movin’ & Groovin’ to the Grapeseed Spa
August 13 / 7:00p-9:00p / Meet up with your spa friends and enjoy live entertainment on the veranda this summer. Best of all, it’s free, but reservations are required. Award winning wines and appetizers are available for purchase. Call to book today 951.587.9463 ext. 3513.

Thornton Winery

Friday Live Music
Wine Specials, Live Music, Food Specials, and Dinner Menu / 6:00p-9:00p / August 7- Life Time Rocker / August 14- Mrs. Jones Revenge / August 21- Mor Sol / August 28- Entouraj / No Cover Charge. Seating Available at Courtyard, Covered Patio & Café / Reservations suggested, call 951.699.0099

Champagne Jazz Concert Series
Saturday, August 1- Michael McDonald / 7:00p / General Admission tickets – $95 Open seating / Gourmet Supper tickets – $170 SOLD OUT (3 course meal, concert ticket & assigned table)

Saturday, August 8 – Melissa Etheridge / 7:00p / General Admission tickets – $105 Open seating / Gourmet Supper tickets – $180 SOLD OUT (3 course meal, concert ticket & assigned table

Saturday, August 9 – Chris Isaak / 6:00p / General Admission tickets – $95 Open seating / Gourmet Supper tickets – $170 SOLD OUT (3 course meal, concert ticket & assigned table)

Saturday, August 15 – Al Jarraeau, Keiko Matsui / 7:00p / General Admission tickets – $75 Open seating / Gourmet Supper tickets – $150 SOLD OUT (3 course meal, concert ticket & assigned table)

Saturday, August 22 – Macy Gray, Larry Graham / 7:00p / General Admission tickets – $85 Open seating / Gourmet Supper tickets – $160 SOLD OUT (3 course meal, concert ticket & assigned table)

Saturday, August 29 – Kenny G / 7:00p / General Admission tickets – $85 Open seating / Gourmet Supper tickets – $170 SOLD OUT (3 course meal, concert ticket & assigned table)

Wilson Creek Winery

Country Concert Series

Jana Kramer & Jamie Lynn Spears, Alaina Blair – The Next Women of Country 2015
Sunday, August 9 / 7:00p / Put on your cowboy boots and get ready to dance! Come on out to Wilson Creek Winery and enjoy award-winning wine and electrifying performances – these girls will have you mesmerized. Portion of proceeds benefitting All From the Heart, a non-profit organization providing support to our troops, veterans and their families / General $50, Reserved $70, Orchestra $90 / www.wilsoncreekwinery.com for reservations

Craig Morgan
Sunday, August 30 / 7:00p / Com on over and enjoy the sounds of award-winning singer, songwriter and musician, Craig Morgan, perform in concert live at Wilson Creek Winery / General $50, Reserved $70, Orchestra $90 / www.wilsoncreekwinery.com for reservations
Live Entertainment / Saturdays & Sundays in July /12p-4p / August 1- JD Priest / August 2- Michael LeClerc / August 9- Mark Norris / August 15- Joachim Nordeson / August 16- Astra Kelly / August 22- Billy Watson / August 23- Ruben Gonzales / August 29- JD Priest / August 30- Rod Frias

Wiens Family Cellars

Summer Concert Series
Friday, August 14 / 6:00pm – 10:00pm / Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Concert. This is an outdoor event – dress accordingly / General Admission: $45 VIP: $95 VIP Table of 4: $395 VIP Table of 10: $950 Food available for purchase – No outside food or beverage allowed / For tickets please log on to: http://goldencrownproductions.com/tickets/

Mid-Week Wine Tasting Guide

For many, summer vacation is quickly coming to an end.  But, how about squeezing in one more little get-a-way before the dog days of summer are over?

Whether you can get away overnight, or just want to take a day trip, a mid-week visit to Temecula Valley Wine Country should prove to be a relaxing and enjoyable break.

There are many advantages to visiting wine country during the week.  Much less busy weekdays are the perfect opportunity to allow yourself time to enjoy our 30+ member wineries’ offerings.  At a slower pace, you’ll be able to enjoy more one-on-one time with the knowledgeable wine servers (or even the winemakers and/or winery owners themselves if you’re lucky) at each of your stops.

In addition, the tasting prices tend to be lower during the week than on the weekends and some wineries even offer two-for-one wine tasting coupons and additional discounts if you’re tasting during the week.  And, if we haven’t convinced you yet….there’s no waiting in line to dine at our wonderful wine country restaurants that are very busy on the weekends. If you’d like to spend the night you’ll be pleased with the selection of hotels and their reduced mid-week rates.  Hotels in the area are generally booked months in advance on the weekends.

You may want to visit in September, as we’re celebrating California Wine Month with a special weekday SIP Passport.  This passport allows you to visit any four wineries of your choice for $40.  Visit our website at www.temeculawines.org to purchase your passport. Good wine goes well with an excellent mobile slots casino games , played on your smartphone or tablet.

While we’d love to see you at any time here in Temecula Valley Wine Country, give us a try on a Wednesday sometime….we think you’ll be glad you did!

A Midsummer’s Night Dream ~ Crisp & Refreshing White Wines

When you think of summer, does your palette scream for red wine or does white wine consume your thoughts?  Around here, we’re celebrating summer with crisp and refreshing white wines.  Since the weather is hot, we tend to prefer eating lighter foods, cold dishes and main course salads; which complement white wines.

From Chardonnays with flavors of green apple, citrus, pineapple and papaya to Pinot Grigios with fresh pear, melon and citrus notes, the possibilities are endless.  Perhaps, try a Chenin Blanc with its floral aromas and apple and pear flavors, or for those of you who prefer wines of the sweeter persuasion, a Gewurztraminer may suit you just fine.  And, let’s not forget about the ultimate in a refreshing beverage…a glass (or two) of sparkling wine!

Whether lunching by the pool, or barbecuing with friends, white wines perfectly pair with many summer eats.  Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc both pair well with chicken, shellfish and pasta, while Pinot Grigio would be perfect with a spicy Chinese food dish or a antipasto plate.  Pair that Gewurztraminer with a light and healthy chicken salad and your sparkling, well, we just like to pair that with anything!

Here are some suggestions for your table:

Maurice Car’rie Vineyard & Winery ~ 2012 Chenin Blanc – This light and slightly sweet Chenin Blanc is rich in floral aromas reminiscent of honeysuckle.

Ponte Family Estate Winery ~ 2014 Pinot Grigio – Medium bodied wine with the aroma of pear, melon and lemon.

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa ~ 2013 Gewurztraminer -This vintage is lightly sweet, with a solid acidity and exotic floral scents of rose and lychee fruit.

Wilson Creek Winery ~ Grand Cuvee Sparkling Wine – Light and refreshing, and very fun. Great in Mimosas! A fun party sparkling wine.

Wine Country Recipe ~ Citrus White Wine Spritzer

Summer is the perfect time to sit back, relax and sip a cool and refreshing drink.  Beat the heat and try this yummy white wine spritzer at your next summertime gathering.  Of course, no spritzer would be the same without your favorite Temecula Valley Pinot Grigio!

Ingredients:

2 lemons, zested
2 small oranges, zested (or 1 large orange, zested)
1 bottle Pinot Grigio wine
3 cups sparkling water

Directions:

In a small bowl, toss the citrus zests together. Divide the zest mixture among an empty ice cube tray, top with water and freeze for 3 to 5 hours.

In a large pitcher, combine the wine with the sparkling water and the citrus zest ice cubes. Stir and serve.

Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis and the Food Network

Try one of these excellent Temecula Valley Pinot Grigio’s in your spritzer:

Cougar Vineyard & Winery ~ 2014 Pinot Grigio – 100% Pinot Grigio

Danza del Sol Winery ~ 2014 Pinot Grigio –  Intense aromas and flavors of honeysuckle, white peach, and juicy pears with notes of citrus. The sweetness of the bright melon flavors balances nicely with the crisp acidity.

Ponte Vineyard & Winery ~ 2014 Pinot Grigio – “Grigio”, meaning gray in Italian, describes the grayish hue of these grapes as they grow on the vine. This crisp, white wine can be enjoyed by the fireplace with your next hearty meal.

Robert Renzoni Vineyards ~ 2014 Pinot Grigio “Julia’s Vineyard” – Fragrant and mildly floral with subtle notes of green apple, lemon and pear, with a crisp refreshing finish.