Events

Spring/Summer Winery Events

March
29-30
April
5–6

Passport Weekends: The 25 wineries of the El Dorado Winery Assn. invite you to enjoy an array of delectable hors d’oeuvres to complement their award-winning wines. Along with celebrated wines, enjoy entertainment and warm El Dorado County hospitality. This event is sold out.

April
12-13

Spring Release food and wine pairing event at Holly's Hill Vineyards with the release of the 2007 Viognier and 2006 Grenache. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. $15.

April 19

Un-wine after taxes at the historic Strawberry Lodge in Kyburz from 3 – 5 p.m., where you can enjoy wine tasting from four local wineries, including Boeger and hors d’ oeuvres for only $5/person. Receive 50% off rooms for the night (advanced reservations required).  Prime Rib dinner from 5-8pm. Contact the Strawberry Lodge 530-659-7200 for details and reservations.

April 19

Miraflores Winery is celebrating its 1st  year anniversary with music by Li’l Delta, food pairings and a great wine sale.  Come and celebrate a grand time with us.

April 20

Blending Class at Perry Creek Winery where you can hang out in the cellar with our fabulous winemakers and learn how to make your own blend of wine.  Bottle your own special blend to take home or enjoy on the veranda with lunch.  Make your reservations soon as there are only 25 spots available. $35/ person includes your own bottle blend of wine and lunch. Reservations: 530-620-5175.

April
26 - 27

It’s our 2005 Port Release at Jodar Winery. Enjoy food and wine pairings from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.  Receive two free Jodar logo port glasses with purchase of any case of wine.

April 27

Cooking class at Miraflores Winery with Chef Thomas Daly of The Sequoia Restaurant. Join us for a perfect afternoon of cooking demonstrations, delicious food and fantastic wine pairings. $35/person. Reservations: 530 -647-8505. 

May 7

Enjoy a Taste of Tuscany with Chef Giovanni of Gaudio Culinary at David Girard Vineyards. This fun and informative class includes recipes from Giovanni’s grandmothers and the ristorante where he cooked in Florence. Class begins at 6 p.m. and includes seasonal recipes from appetizers through dessert. $60/person.  Reservations and cancellations taken until 5/4/08: 530-295-1833.

May 10

Caviar and Pearls at Miraflores Winery. Caviar paired with Miraflores Wines, and beautiful pearls for sale from the Blue Oyster Pearl Company. Taste several different caviars from Tsar Nicoulai Caviar, canapes, very special smoked salmon and sturgeon. This elegant evening event is just in time for Mother’s Day. 4 -7 p.m.  Reservations: 530-647-8505.

May 11

Boeger Winery Mother’s Day celebration, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Try our newly released Muscat Canelli and White Riesling with a selection of locally prepared jams and jellies from Lavender View Farms. Every mom that visits our tasting room will receive a flower and complimentary Reserve Wine Tasting.

May 11

Mother’s Day at David Girard Vineyards. Bring Mom to the winery for a lovely brunch served on our patio from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.. TLC Catering will spoil Mom with a menu including an omelet station, bacon, apple smoked sausage, red country potatoes, vanilla orange French toast, fresh fruit, beef carving station, and miniature crème bruleè for dessert. $45/person. Limited seating. Reservations and cancellations before 5/4/08: 530-295-1833

May 11

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Perry Creek Winery and enjoy our 2nd Annual German Maifest Barbeque.  If you attended last year you will remember the great band, Al Gruber, which returns this year to make this event a great success. Reservations: 530-620-5175.

May
10-11

Celebrate Mother's Day at Jodar Winery. Watch a truffle making demonstration and sample these wonderful chocolates with our 2005 Black Bear Port.

May
10-11

Oakstone will go Passionately Pink during Mother’s Day weekend from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the barrel room for the cure for breast cancer, featuring a Double Pink release of two new Obscurity Rosé wines. A major contribution will be made on behalf of the event attendees to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Research to help promote early awareness, testing and someday, a cure. The 2007 Malbec Rosé and the 2007 Charbono Rosato will be accompanied by strawberries, cranberry scones and other gourmet snacks. And just so the fathers aren't left out, we'll also release the 2006 NGLB (No Grape Left Behind) Zinfandel from our estate Paso Vista Vineyard. Plan to join us for the release of three really good wines, and help support a really good cause.

May
10- 11

5th Annual El Dorado Hills Art & Wine Affaire at Town Center, featuring more than 100 fine artists and 15-20 El Dorado County wineries. Wine Tasting, Noon - 4 p.m. $20.00, must be 21 or older. 10:00 - 11:45 a.m. Live dance performances, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Michael Furlong's Tribute to Tom Petty. Event is Rain or Shine. All Event parking will be at Blue Shield of California. Free shuttles provided by Jackson Rancheria. Information: (916) 802-6924.

May 11

Mothers' Day celebration at Lava Cap Winery. Complimentary Limited Reserve tasting and a rose for all Mothers. 11 a.m.to 5 pm. 530-621-0175

May
16-18

Holly's Hill, Miraflores, Narrow Gate and Sierra Vista wineries present “Rocks & Rhones” Weekend. These Pleasant Valley wineries are celebrating Rhone varietal wines and Pleasant Valley's high quality region. All four wineries will offer super food and wine pairings. $30 for the Grand Tasting Saturday and Sunday. Details at www.pleasantvalleywineries.com

May
24-26

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at Jodar Winery. Stock up on summertime wines with great wine specials.  Food and wine pairings all weekend.

May
24-25

Open House at Madrona Vineyards. Join us for the release of our 2006 Shiraz-Cabernet.  For this event only you can buy it by the case for $10/bottle.  During this “All American Round Up” weekend guests enjoy live music by Jackson Steel Band, Cowboy Burgers and Shoe String Fries, plus games, prizes and fun for the whole family. $5/person.

May
29-30

Emotion Dance Ensemble presents “A Taste of the Arts” at David Girard Vineyards. Enjoy an evening of fun and fresh choreographic works paired with the area’s best food and David Girard wines. Tickets and information: 916-307-9687.

June 14

Dinner concert at Fitzpatrick Winery with our Celtic rock band called Tempest. They have been playing here annually for about 18 years.  The dinner starts at 6 p.m. and music starts about 6:45-7 pm.   $35/ person.  Seating is limited to 100 people, so please make reservations: (800) 245-9166.

June 15

Celebrate Father’s Day at Perry Creek with our 2nd Annual Father’s Day BBQ.  Let Dad take the day off from grilling and let us do the work.  We will have musical entertainment, great food, and wine tasting. Reservations required:  530-620-5175.

June
21- 22

Holly's Hill vs. France at Holly's Hill Vineyards. This year Holly single handedly takes on the wines of Cotes du Rhone. 11 a.m. sharp. $40/person. Reservations: (530) 344-0227.

June 22

Wine Tasting Class and Flavor Pairing at David Girard Vineyards. 2 – 4 p.m. $15/person. Reservations: 530-295-1833.

July 18
Aug. 16

Hunt for ZinMan at Perry Creek Winery on your choice of two nights this summer. Join us for a sunset meal on the veranda and a tour through the vineyard.  Taste the wines that came from the grapes around you and do a vertical tasting of ZinMan.  As the full moon rises over the vineyard see if you can find the ZinMan out dancing among the vines.  Will he be seen??? R.S.V.P. 530-620-5175.

Sept.
13-14

El Dorado Wine Country Harvest Celebration, featuring fun gatherings of wine lovers, vineyard viewers and grape stompers at several of our wineries throughout the county. Plan to celebrate this year's harvest with our family winemakers. Watch for details!

Oct. 31

It's Nevada Day and we'll be celebrating at the wineries with our Silver State neighbors. What a great way to spend the holiday – enjoying wine among friends in El Dorado's wine country. Check back for the scoop on what our wineries have in store.