Passport weekends....are here again

The biggest wine event in El Dorado County is here, this weekend and next (we still have rooms for April weekend, April 2 &3).  Both weekends allow the wineries to pull out their award-winning wines, and pair with yummy foods, along with barrel tasting, art, music and breath-taking scenery.  For more information visit the El Dorado Wine Association website or call 800-306-3956.  Tickets are $65 per person.

Passport weekend, this Sat and Sun...we still have a room...

Passport is upon us!  This wonderful wine weekend is finally here (okay, two weekends)! Passport Weekends feature plenty of luscious wine and food pairings, barrel tastings, enjoyable art and music, and fun-loving participants. Warm weather and green surroundings along the wine trail add to the excitement of this springtime event.

We have rooms this weekend and a fun event...how about visiting Placerville?

Mar 18 - Business Showcase featuring I Love Film Mixer. 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds Forni Building with our pals at the El Dorado County Chamber!  See you there!


And we have rooms for Passport....El Dorado County Wine weekends which are not to be missed!

Look what our buddies at Winterhill Olive Oil have for you....

Come Celebrate the 4th Annual Winterhill

2011 Harvest Party!Sat. Feb 19th 2pm to 6pm

Our annual extravaganza of food and fun continues!
Free samplings of great foods made with the 2011
Harvest Certified Extra-virgin and Pressed-with-The-Fruit Olive Oils
Local producer, SMOKEY RIDGE CHARCUTERIE will be sampling their
spectacular, delicious and unique products as well.


Can't make the party? Here are some more  upcoming events:
GIRL’S NIGHT OUT
Friday, Feb 25th 6pm-9pm
Historic Downtown Placerville
Winterhill will be offering local artisanal food tastings as well as our olive oil & authentic aged balsamic tastings
ANNABELLE’S CHOCOLATES
Joins us with tastes of her decadent chocolates and some
surprise treats!

Read the post for an offer from our pals at ParaVi

'05 Cab Franc Release Event Update

Space is limited, but we still have room for you!

Come join us for a romantic brunch or dinner show, complete with all the Valentine's Day touches ParaVi is famous for! We go out of our way to make the event something special for each couple - and you may win prizes including a case of our 2008 Cabernet Franc futures!

ParaVi '05 Cabernet Franc Release

5-Course Gourmet Meal and A Chance to Win a Grand Prize: One Case '08 Futures! 

Our host, the world renowned Mr. Michael Darling, will keep things lively as our participants compete in a "Not-so-Newlywed Newlywed Game" for a chance to win prizes including a case of our 2008 Cabernet Franc futures (Valued at $520.80!) 

The event is FREE to all Wine Society Members, and is open only to ParaVi members. When requesting your tickets, you must RSVP for one of the four show times listed below. If you call please remember to specify the day and show you wish to attend in your message. To RSVP via email, select the appropriate link below to choose your preferred event.

Due to popular demand, we are extending a special offer to anyone registered for a sold out show. If you registered for our Saturday evening show and would like the opportunity to enjoy a more intimate setting, we will allow the first few respondents to select one of the other shows. Please call us at (530) 647-9463 if you are interested.

Seating is limited, so RSVP now!

SHOWTIMES:

Show #1: Saturday, February 12, 12-2PM - RSVP For This Show

Show #2: Saturday, February 12, 5-7PM - SOLD OUT

Show #3: Sunday, February 13, 12-2PM - RSVP For This Show

Show #4: Sunday, February 13, 5-7PM - RSVP For This Show

Remember to specify the show by number, day and time when you RSVP.

RSVP Via Email: (Select one) Show 1, Show 2, Show 3, Show 4

Call: (530) 647-WINE (9463)

Fax: (530) 647-9464

Great book about how a hate crime changed lives

Just came home from a great event at a local church who hosted a book signing and talk on "Freaks and Revelations".  It is a story about a hate crime, told from both parties sides.  The Amazon website sums it up:

"This raw, moving novel follows two teenagers-one, a Mohawk-wearing 17-year-old violent misfit; the other, a gay 13-year-old cast out by his family, hustling on the streets and trying to survive. Acclaimed author Davida Wills Hurwin creates a riveting narrative told in alternating perspectives of their lives before and after the violent hate crime that changed both their futures. This tragic but ultimately inspirational journey of two polarized teens, their violent first meeting, and their peaceful reunion years later is an unforgettable story of survival and forgiveness." 

Hearing them both share their stories today, was a gift that I wish everyone could have shared---particularly the young people of not just Placerville or El Dorado County, but all over America.  Buy this book, read it and pass it on to a young person, or donate it to your local library or school.

January White Sale!

Our pals at Wofford Acres are having a January White Sale...wine that is...

20% Off  2 or more WAV White Wine bottles
Weekends in January and February

Stock up at these great prices:

White Oak Point- Sauvignon Blanc
Crisp, clean lots of fruit AND acid- How about pairing it with cheese fondue?
Regularly $17.32/ bottle- buy it now for $13.86 (prices include tax.)

Dulcinea- Viogner/Rousanne blend
Soft and fruity, but still dry- Try it with proscuitto wrapped around mango and grissini... Lovely, easy winter appetizer...
Regularly $27.06/ bottle- buy it now for $21.65 (prices include tax.)

(Wine Club members- you'll get 25% off the regular price-
White Oak Point is $12.99 and Dulcinea is $20.30 at your price, which includes tax...)

They are open Saturdays and Sunday, noon to 4pm,
or by appointment with 24 hours notice, until March.