The Harvest Wine Celebration in Temecula Wine Country is two days of wine and food tasting for the one price of $83. per person Saturday and Sunday November 3rd and 4th from 10am to 4pm. 21 wineries are participating. This has been a storybook harvest and you will see big smiles of the faces of the winemakers who will be present. For tickets contact 800-801-9463, or access www.temeculawines.org.
Jim Barrasso, the food and wine expert who runs Firefly in Encinitas will share his secrets in a series of classes at the Kitchen Witch Gourmet Shop in Encinitas November 26 and December 10, all starting at 6pm. Preparation and selection will be emphasized. $55. per person per class. Call 760-942-3228 for details.
Sorry to report that one of my favorite annual wine events, the City of Hope outdoor Wine and Food Festival at the Del Mar Plaza on Sunday November 4th has had to postpone the fund raiser to another date due to the fires in the county. For further information, call 858-452-6846.
The beautiful, elite Azul Restaurant in La Jolla is planning a lovely four course dinner to compliment the wines of ZD Vineyards and winery in Napa, Tuesday, November 6 starting with a butler-served Champagne reception at 6pm. Kendra Morales, California Sales manager of ZD will speak to the assembled on ZD’s classic, expressive wines. Wines with the courses include: the ’06 Chardonnay, the ’05 Reserve Chardonnay, the ’06 Pinot Noir, the ’05 Cabernet and a rare ’01 Cabernet. RSVP at 858-454-9616.
The North County Wine company in San Marcos has installed the latest version of an automated wine dispenser which they call the “Wine Cuvinator.” This is a very effective way to taste a number of new wines to try before you buy. Among the current wines installed for tasting: Dominus Merlot, Ridge Zinfandel, Luna Cabernet, even some Ports. Call for more info at 760-744-2119
Bacchus Wine Market and Tasting Room in the Gaslamp district downtown San Diego has 7 Bordeaux style blends from various parts of the world in a tasting on Saturday November 3 from 12 Noon to 9pm. $20. per person. Details at 619-236-0005.
The Four Seasons Aviara presents Rob Fry, wine educator at Bon Climat on the Central California coast, Thursday November 8th starting at 6:30pm. Their Pinot Noir, Chardonannay and Pinot Blanc wines are well received. $125. per person. To RSVP, call 760-603-3790.
Quintessa Wines are spotlighted in a lovely wine dinner at Pamplemousse Grill in Del Mar, Tuesday November 13 at 6:30pm. Phone 858-792-9090. $175. per person.
Via Italia celebrates ten years in Encinitas Tuesday November 13 with the legendary Sassicaia Family Wines from Italy’s top rated Bolgheri district in Tuscany. Dinner and wine tasting $110. Start time is 6:30pm. Call 760-479-9757.
Poseidon on the beach in Del Mar is initiating a wine dinner series Wednesday November 14 with Moet and Chandon Champagnes. Check with the restaurant for pricing and dinner menu at 858-755-9345.
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