It's time for the 6th Annual Wofford Acres Vineyards Aldanza and Port Party!

Stock up for the holidays and
meals with those you love... Pick up your release of 2008 Aldanza Late Harvest Viognier and 2006 Amador Port, have a glass of wine and some munchies, and get into the holiday spirit! Bring your cigars for the smoking lounge...

The fun starts at 5:30pm on Saturday, November 21.

Barbara Sederquist, WAVer, Certified Wine Professional, and Good Friend, will be the Celebrity-Author-in-Residence, signing copies of her book Sierra Wines- a fabulous idea for the wine lover on your gift list...
Ship-to Members:
If you can't make the event Ann will ship your wine on Monday, November 23.
The cost of the wine is $48.00 plus $3.96 tax, and any applicable shipping charges...
AND we still have a room at the Albert Shafsky House!

Springtime at our Placerville bed and breakfast

Was a lovely, if a bit unseasonably warm, Spring day yesterday in El Dorado County. Just a short drive from our bed and breakfast are many foothill wineries to sample, so we decided to zip up to Camino and see our friends at Wofford Acres Wines and enjoy their view and the afternoon.

Wofford Acres has Paul signing bottles today and Sunday. Come and join us just a short drive from our Placerville bed and breakfast.


Holiday Fun at Perry Creek!
December 13th & 14th, 11-5: Enjoy traditional Mulled Wine and cookies along with a great selection of holiday gifts and wine specials. Santa will arrive at 3pm both days! Reservations and more info at www.perrycreek.com.


Oakstone Winery's Port and Chocolate Festival
December 13th & 14th, 11-5: Oakstone will hold its eighth annual Port and Chocolate Festival in the barrel room. They will be featuring their new 2006 Merlot Port and current and historic Ports from both Oakstone and Obscurity Cellars, including the Oakstone 2005 Petite Sirah Port, 2006 Obscurity Tempranillo Port and a barrel sample and futures on a 2007 Obscurity Malbec Port (some older Ports will be available for limited sale; others for tasting only). They will again feature the "Tower of Chocolate"--a fountain of liquid chocolate, with strawberries, marshmallows, pretzels and 'nilla wafers for dipping! As always, everyone is welcome and there is no charge for this event.

Cool nights and cool events

Lots of fun things are happening near the inn this weekend or very soon.

The 30th Annual Butterfly Concert on the green at the Fairgrounds will be held on Sept 7. The Sierra Symphony will be playing a pops concert featuring "Music of the Movies"
Gates open 4 pm and concert starts at 5:30 pm. Many preconcert activities for kids and adults. We had a table at this wonderful event last year and had a great time.

Our friends winery: Wofford Acres Wines is turning 5 this
Saturday, September 6,
11am to 4pm
and help us help them Celebrate
5 Wonderful Years!

And for you planners later in the month....Art in the Orchard will be Sept 20th at the cider donut place....Rainbow Orchards that I mentioned the other day.  Live music, dance, poetry and of course artists...and it is all FREE from 10-4 pm.  Hope to see you there!

Wine tasting in the foothills

Saturday found us wine tasting at some of our favorites spots with some innkeepers from the Casa Tropicana in San Clemente who decided to getaway to our Placerville B&B.  It is always fun to host other innkeepers---and play a bit in our backyard, showing off the fun to do in the area.

Our first stop was to Boeger where we of course had to try the Barbera in the tasting room with Sarah.  As you can see they had other goodies to taste along with the award winning wines.  When you stop in, tell them the Shafsky gals said hello!

Next stop for some Old World Port was Madrona Vineyards.

We also enjoyed the lovely view of the vines and snow-capped Sierra from just outside the tasting room door.  They are holding an Open House at Madrona on May 24 & 25 for the release of their 2006 Shiraz-Cabernet where you will be able to purchase it by the case for $10/bottle.

Our last stop was to our pals at Wofford Acres Vineyards.  What a great view they have!  And fabulous wine too!

Repeal of Prohibition Day! Wednesday, December 5th from 4-8pm

$5/per person
Boeger Winery, David Girard Vineyards, Gold Hill Vineyard and Wofford Acres Vineyards

Let’s celebrate! Wineries will be pulling out their ‘vintage’ wine selections in honor of the historic repealing of prohibition. Visit the participating Speakeasies and use your password to get in the door. Party in period style as you travel back in time while visiting these Rebellious Wineries.Choose any of the four Speakeasies to begin your evening. Hosts will discreetly provide you with a password to get into your next speakeasy of choice. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Mother Load Rehabilitation Enterprise of Placerville. Artwork created by M.O.R.E. clients displayed at each winery.

POKER RUN!!*Collect poker cards at each winery. Best five card hand wins. Vintage cars and costumes encouraged. Raffle prizes for Designated Drivers. *Two cards will be drawn at Wofford Acres Vineyards

Vintage Costumes Encouraged!
Questions? Contact Judy at David Girard Vineyards 530-295-1833

Stop by Wofford Acres Vineyards when you come for your tree! and stay in Placerville

LetWAV help you with your holiday shopping!

Paul will be signing bottles November 23 and 24 (the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving) and Saturday, December 8. Show someone you were thinking about THEM with a bottle personalized with their name and a message from you. It's unique, it's fun and it saves a trip to the Mall!

They have more 2005 Iowa Hill Red and 2005 Redbird Canyon Red! Plus- they just released the 2006 Port- it's made from the same grapes as last year, but a different blend (and a little lighter style.)

Holiday dinners at WAV end with Mike's "Port in Chocolate Cups" and some Bleu cheese for Ann!