Some of our winemakers have, at press time, this to share about what they will be pouring on Sunday
Les Deux Chat, owned by Chris and Patty Connolly, will be pouring a selection of their wines. Tomas & Jenny Lukas will share their 2007 Bobcat Red Syrah, 2008 Bobcat Red Syrah, 2008 Cab Mascari Vineyard and 2008 Luminari Zinfandel. Chris Carpenter will be pouring a 2008 Santa Inez Nebbiolo and 2008 Pinot Noir along with a 2007 “Lost Pruners” Cabernet Sauvignon. DiMaggio Washington will be pouring his Rancho Santiago 2007 Port. Danny Mascari, from his vineyard on Bouquet Canyon Road, Bouquet Vineyard, will be sharing a 2005 Cabernet, 2007 Cabernet, and 2007 Sangiovese.
Susie and Kerry Clark, of Two Hearts Estate, Castaic, will be pouring
08 Lewis Vyd Petite Sirah, Lodi, 08 Two Hearts Estate Primitivo, 07 Two Hearts Estate Primitivo, 07 Two Hearts Estate Scorched Earth Syrah, 08 Two Hearts Estate Syrah, 07 Two Hearts Estate Cabernet, 08 Primitivo/Petite Blend, 08 Paso Cabernet, 08 Paso Cab/Syrah Blend, 08 White Hawk Vyd Cat Canyon S.B. Sangiovese, 08 Triunfo Creek Vyd Malibu Merlot, 07 Malbec, Argentina, South America, 09 Two Hearts Rose, 07 & 08 Gruner-Veltliner, Weingut Huber, Traisental Austria, 08 Oakville Vyd Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 09 Swayze Vyd Neenach Sauvignon Blanc, 09 Swayze Vyd Neenach Semillion and 09 Swayze Vyd Neenach Sauvignon Blanc/Semillion Blends.
Pulchella Winery, formerly known as Dragonfly, will be pouring 2007 lot #1 Janes Ranch Vineyard Zinfandel Paso Robles, 2007 lot #2 Janes Ranch Vineyard Zinfandel Paso Robles, 2006 Creston Ranch Farms Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles, 2007 Paso Robles Syrah, 2006 Paso Robles Chardonnay.
Joe & Jill Fariss, of “Soaring Hawk”, will be bringing ’07 Merlot, ’07 Zin, ’08 Viogner. Their beer-master friend, Richard Gayou, will be bringing 2 seasonal beer/ale. And there will also be bits of brats served by the Assistance League ladies to pair it with!
Roman Weiser will pour 2008 Whistling Vineyard Syrah ‘Ben’s Crush’, 2008 Whistling Vineyard Grenache ‘Ben’s Crush’ 2008 Central Coast Pinot Noir ‘Fat Boy’, 2008 Danny’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Screaming People’, 2007 Danny’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Lost Pruners’ 2007 Central Coast ‘Nebiollo’ and 2006 Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Raul’s Secret’.
Roman is also preparing something very special, never seen in these parts of the World: “In my country it is called BURCAK. (pronounced something like this – BOURCHAUG or BURCHYAG) It is simply a wine in the middle of fermentation, poured to taste as it ferments in your glass.
Bur?ák is supposed to offer great health benefits. Bur?ák is rich in vitamins, particularly Vitamin B, and certain essential minerals. Burcak is believed by many to possess the life-giving energy of sun and soil – the secret of good health. Local superstition has it that one should drink at least as much of Burcak as how much blood flows in ones veins to ensure good luck until the next harvest.”
New this year (and it’s only their second year!)
New additions this year include wine maker Randy Bartlett of “4 Joe’s Wines”, winemaking father-son duo Jeff & Ed Capuano and “World Wine Educator” and COC professor, professional sommelier and vineyard grower/winemaker DiMaggio Washington. Also new this year, good friends of the Santa Clarita Valley Vintners and Growers Association, Corry & Carol deRobertis. They will be offering tastes of their custom made artisan cheeses.
Once again this year a silent auction will include these terrific choices:
A day of sailing out of Marina del Rey aboard Betsy & Kenny Linn’s Benteneau yacht the ‘Alcyone’, includes lunch & wine and delightful hosts.
A fun auction item this year is a dinner served and made by a select group of the winemakers with select wines, as well as some rare bottles from these local winemakers. Their dinners are not to be missed.
Other the gourmet related items to be included: Bottles of 2007 Sea Smoke “Southing” Pinot Noir, a bottle of Pulchella 2007 Paso Robles Syrah, and “The 2005 Wine of the Year”, a 2002 Joseph Phelps “Insignia”
There will be gourmet raffle items as well. Raffle tickets are 10 for $10 or 25 for $20. Winners will be posted on the blackboard and will be available for pickup when exiting.
From Jeannie Carpenter, President of our Assistance LeagueÒ and co-owner of Compa Vineyards
“I just returned from an Assistance League Conference. I discovered that other chapters are beginning to copy our “Sunset in the Vineyard” event as a fundraiser too. I was told it was an honor!
This event helps fund local programs; one such program is Operation School BellÒ which allows Assistance League to buy new school clothing for over 1,660 SCV children in need at our “Shopping Event at Kohl’s”. One can imagine that the need will be much greater this year!
As a group, the Santa Clarita Valley Vintners and Growers Association, share their acquired knowledge and periodically lend one another a hand with the tasks of pruning, harvesting, bottling and of course, tasting…”
SCV Wine Calendar this week:
Friday November 6: Art, Wine and Entertainment at The Lofts Gallery I Lancaster www.rampageartist.com, Monday – Friday 4pm-7pm, and all day Sunday thru football. $3 Draft Beer, $5 Well Drinks, $7 House Wine at Frankies Happy Hour. “Older than your Parents” will be playing at Valencia Wine Co (VWC) 9pm, Fri/Sat New Moon Valencia has Happy Hour Menu & Special Drink Prices, 9pm-1:30am, Matt Dorrien plays music at Wine 661 starting at 8pm, Hyatt Regency Valencia HAPPY HOUR Monday thru Friday 4-7pm with all drinks $2.00 off regular price and a great menu too! Live Music with The Blue Baron Band at All Corked Up (ACU) 7:30-10:30, Happy Hour at Wine 661 from 4-7pm then stay for live music at 8:30pm, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Clarita (CM) $1.00 Drink Specials and free Sangria every night but Sunday CM 5-7pm, The Social Happy Hour 4-6pm.
Saturday November 7: Thanksgiving Food and Wine Pairing 4pm here at VWC with Jeff Prange, our wine educator, and Tracy Sly will be putting together quite the feast for everyone. One of the best classes all year. Ann Drexler is playing that night as well. Meet the Winemaker Hook & Ladder at Vino 100 2-5pm, 1.00 Drink Specials and free Sangria every night but Sunday CM 5-7pm.
Sunday November 8: Sunset in the Vineyards http://www.assistanceleague-alsc.org 3-6pm, Hair o’ the Dog Day-Your 2nd glass of wine is half off at Wine 661 from 12-5pm, Monday – Friday 4pm-7pm, and all day Sunday thru football. $3 Draft Beer, $5 Well Drinks, $7 House Wine at Frankies Happy Hour, buy one glass of wine and receive the next for half price all day VWC, Lee’s Stimulus Package: buy one glass of wine and get the second for 5 cents Lee’s Wine Bistro Sundays and Mondays only, $10 Mimosas Wine 661 from 12-5pm and unlimited Champagne at Salt Creek Grille Sunday Jazz Brunch.
Monday November 9: Girls Night Out w/Arbonne Skincare at Wine 661 from 6-9pm, Every Monday ALL DAY – Half of ALL Bottles of Wine at Frankies www.frankiesonmelrose.com, $10 flights at Wine 661, Hyatt Regency Valencia HAPPY HOUR Monday thru Friday 4-7pm with all drinks $2.00 off regular price and a great menu too! Lee’s Stimulus Package: buy one glass of wine and get the second for 5 cents Lee’s Wine Bistro Sundays and Mondays only, Half Price bottle night on any wine under $100 at Salt Creek Grille, buy one glass of wine and receive the next for half price all day VWC, $3.50 flights at Vino 100, $1.00 Drink Specials and free Sangria every night but Sunday CM 5-7pm, Ladies Night at Wine 661 from 2-11pm and Happy Hour at 4-7pm.
Tuesday, November 10: Monday – Friday 4pm-7pm, and all day Sunday thru football. $3 Draft Beer, $5 Well Drinks, $7 House Wine at Frankies Happy Hour ,$2 DOMESTIC DRAFTS / $2.50 MARGARITAS at Roast House every Tuesday, Hyatt Regency Valencia Monday thru Friday 4-7pm with all drinks $2.00 off regular price! Complimentary meat and cheese appetizer with the purchase of a glass of wine VWC 5-8pm, Happy Hour The Social 4-6pm, Half Off Top 10 Cocktails Salt Creek Grille 5-9pm, 40% off all bottles of wine at Wolf Creek, $1 tasting flight when you purchase a bottle at Vino 100 4-7pm, $1.00 Drink Specials and free Sangria every night but Sunday CM 5-7pm, Happy Hour 1/2 price appetizers with two glasses of wine Vintner’s Cellar (VC) 4:30-6:30pm and Happy Hour at Wine 661 from 4-7pm.
Wednesday, November 11: Mike and Robert from Acoustic Soul have formed a duo group, Acoustic Express now playing 6-10pm with RSVP catering Tapas at VWC, Wine Tasting: White Wine A to Z: Imported and Domestic 6-8pm ACU, Monday – Friday 4pm-7pm, and all day Sunday thru football. $3 Draft Beer, $5 Well Drinks, $7 House Wine at Frankies Happy Hour, Hyatt Regency Valencia Monday thru Friday 4-7pm with all drinks $2.00 off regular price and a great menu too! 30% off all bottles of Whites and Sparkling on Wednesdays, Reds on Thursdays at Maru Sushi on Towne Center Drive, Wine experts pouring & Piano Bar every Wednesday at Bella Cucina Venetian on the Old Road 7-9pm, Bike Night with Drink & bar-b-que specials, live band and raffle at Route 66 Classic Grill until October, Fri/Sat New Moon Valencia has Happy Hour Menu & Special Drink Prices, 9pm-1:30am, Wine-down Wednesday at Salt Creek Grille where wines are discounted by the glass, $1.00 Drink Specials and free Sangria every night but Sunday CM 5-7pm, Happy Hour 1/2 price appetizers with two glasses of wine VC 4:30-6:30pm and Happy Hour at Wine 661 from 4-7pm.
Thursday November 12: Caymus Wine Pairing Dinner ACU 6:30-9pm, Food & Cuisine: Putting it all together 7-9pm Vino 100, Every Thursday night singer/songwriter Brett Vogel will be playing from 7-10pm at VWC, Monday – Friday 4pm-7pm, and all day Sunday thru football. $3 Draft Beer, $5 Well Drinks, $7 House Wine at Frankies Happy Hour, Roast House along with the GRAPECRUSADER will be hosting a wine tasting “COMPLEMENTARY” with Valencia Cigar & News hosting Cigars & Mid Night Pie Acoustic Band, Live music with — ACU 6-9pm, Hyatt Regency Valencia HAPPY HOUR Monday thru Friday 4-7pm with all drinks $2.00 off regular price and a great menu too! Half Off Grey Goose Cocktails Salt Creek Grille 5-9pm, 30% off all bottles of Whites and Sparkling on Wednesdays, Reds on Thursdays at Maru Sushi on Towne Center Drive, Bristol Farm’s new weekly wine and food tasting 6-8pm, free cigar w/wine VWC, Cavi Cucino no corkage, The Social Happy Hour 4-6pm, $1.00 Drink Specials and free Sangria every night but Sunday CM 5-7pm, 1/2 price appetizers with two glasses of wine VC 4:30-6:30pm and Happy Hour at Wine 661 from 4-7pm.
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