Monthly Archives: July 2010

Annual Wine Tasting Event & Silent Auction Benefit Presented by Hemophilia

Annual Wine Tasting Event & Silent Auction Benefit Presented by Hemophilia – Foundation of Northern California Date: Sunday August 8th 2010 Time: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $150 per person Description: HFNC asks for your support of our Fairmont Sonoma … Continue reading

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Lodi – Thursday, July 29, 2010 – Farmer’s Market

Downtown Lodi – School Street – Time: 5 p.m. The Downtown Certified Farmers Market is the family friendly market held every Thursday evening beginning in June throughout the end of September. Over 25 certified farmers offer an array of fresh … Continue reading

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Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves Hot August Weekend Celebration

Date: Sat & Sun, August 7th & 8th 2010 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Cost: $15 per person Description: If you can’t beat the heat—embrace it! Join Bella Vineyards and Wine Caves for its Hot August Weekend Celebration, featuring … Continue reading

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California Wine Festival: Part One Santa Barbara

There are a lot of great wine events in Southern California, but my favorite has got to be the annual California Wine Festival in Santa Barbara. With dozens of wineries pouring under white tents just yards from the Pacific Ocean, … Continue reading

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Francis Ford Coppola chats about his new restaurant

Permits willing, today is opening day for Rustic, the new restaurant from winemaker/filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. It’s located within the Francis Ford Coppola Winery, which remains under renovation, though the fully functional temporary tasting room is open. The subtitle for … Continue reading

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Lodi – Thursday, July 29, 2010 – Farmer’s Market

Lodi – Thursday, July 29, 2010 – Farmer’s Market Downtown Lodi – School Street – Time: 5 p.m. The Downtown Certified Farmers Market is the family friendly market held every Thursday evening beginning in June throughout the end of September. … Continue reading

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Annual Wine Tasting Event & Silent Auction Benefit Presented by Hemophilia Foundation of Northern California

Date: Sunday August 8th 2010 Time: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $150 per person Description: HFNC asks for your support of our Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Wine Tasting Benefit Event on Sunday, August 8, 2010. An elegant evening of wine … Continue reading

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Livermore Valley Wine Country Restaurants

Livermore Valley Wine Restaurants Hey if you are going to visit the wineries in Livermore Wine Country you need to know where to go afterwards to enjoy a great meal.  Here are a few suggestions: Campo di Bocce of Livermore (925) … Continue reading

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Amador Wine Country – Her wines, wineries and more

The rolling foothills of Amador Wine County are dotted with quaint communities offering shopping, antiquing, and cultural events… answering the call of those looking for a slower-paced experience. The rolling hills can answer the call of those looking for more … Continue reading

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Suggestions to Enjoy Your Wine Tasting Experience

Here are a few suggestions to make the most of your California Wine Trail visit. If at all possible, bring a designated driver along. Each area you might visit along the California Wine Trails has a number of qualified and … Continue reading

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