August is a great time to come to the Napa Valley to enjoy the warm summer airs, and witness all the preparations for the new harvest. Come join VIADER for a casual Argentine-Style BBQ party on Sunday, August 1st at their estate overlooking the Napa Valley and get a “sneak preview” of the 2007 VIADER & “V” new releases. All current releases from the VIADER estate and DARE by Viader lines will also be available.
VIADER was founded twenty-five years ago in 1984 by Delia Viader (pictured top, right), and is owned and operated by the Viader family. VIADER specializes in small production Bordeaux blends and Syrah from the family’s mountain estate. The signature wine “VIADER,” composed of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, was recently named as one of the “Top Napa Cabs” by The Wine Spectator (Aug. 17, 2009).
For more information visit VIADER Vineyards & Winery
Lindsey L.
Start up at Calistoga and work your way down the valley for a sparkling day in the valley. Schramsberg may be one oft the best in the valley, and those in Carneros have some excellent estate wines.
1. Schramsberg2. Mumm Napa
3. Domaine Carneros by Taittinger
4. Gloria Ferrer Winery
This epic, epicurean evening will include a champagne reception exclusively featuring coveted Cristal champagnes, vintage Robert Mondavi wines straight out of the adjacent cellar, and a specialty 5 course dinner. Guests will also enjoy a live auction featuring once-in-a-lifetime packages and the opportunity to bid on exclusive experiences via a signature silent auction. Rounding out the experience will be live entertainment and mixing and mingling with the highlighted chefs, winemakers, and industry leaders. $350 or $3,250 for a table of 10.
In good fun we pit Napa and Sonoma against one another to see which region makes the best wine. But with Chardonnay the competition goes way beyond region. It’s about oaked vs. unoaked, Malo-Lactic vs. Non Malo, cool climate vs. warm. This competition is sure to buck the trend and shed some light on a wine that often is marginalized in public, but privately adored by many.
Falcor winery in South Napa is hosting this time. You’ll love this swanky little gem located in a “scenic corporate park.” The doors open at 6:30, voting stops at 8:00, wines are revealed at 8:30.
As always it’s $10 per person. Hope to see you there.
Join Clos Du Bois Winery as they celebrate Marlstone. They will feature the new 2006 release of Marlstone as well as sample previous vintages. The wine will be paired with fantastic local foods, showcasing the elements of each vintage. In addition, Marlstone Guild members will be able to pick up previously purchased cases of Marlstone.
Admission:
$25.00 for general public
$15.00 for Club Members
Free for Marlstone Guild Member (buy your case of 2006 today and join the Guild)
Date: July 31, 2010
Please RSVP to Clos Du Bois Winery by July 24th, 2010 707-857-9007 or by email: robyn.west@cwine.com.
Celebrate a DECADE of great Zins with the folks at Carol Shelton Wines! Join them Saturday, July 31, from 1 to 4 pm as they throw open the cellar doors to enjoy vertical tastings, current releases, a peek at their new white Rhone, and brisket barbecue sliders with all the fixings. Pre-sale tickets $10 (Wine Club Members $5), $15 at the door (Wine Club Members $10). Admission price includes a commemorative glass. Call (707) 575-3441 for reservations.
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Proprietor/winemaker/ukulele master Judd Finkelstein’s band The Maikai Gents will perform while guests enjoy a magnificent feast of lobster, seafood, sausage and assorted veggies and wear “island attire.” This year the event will include a vintage aloha-wear fashion show and marketplace so people can acquire their attire on the spot. The event runs from 5PM to 8PM and costs $120 per person. They expect this event to sell out, so If you’d like to join the party, please call (707) 255-2332 to make your reservations.
Silver Oak is releasing their 2006 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon on Saturday, August 7, 2010. Celebrations will be held at both the Oakville and Geyserville wineries. Release Day has been a Silver Oak tradition for nearly two decades. Twice a year, they celebrate the release of their newest vintage with an entire day devoted to savoring delicious wine and food and reconnecting with old friends. This event costs $50 in Oakville and $30 in Geyserville and runs from 9AM to 3:30PM.
Diamond Creek Vineyards by Tony C.
