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News & Events OngoingMay 2008 [ Montevina Winery Cinco de Mayo Fiesta ] [ Sierra Showcase of Wine ] [ Amador Cellars Barrel Tasting ] [ Wine Tasting at the Caffe Via d'Oro ] [ Art, Wine and Leisure Night ] [ Drytown Cellars Annual "Celebrate Spring" Open House ] [ Amador Vintner's Wine and Jazz Jubilee ] [ Sacramento Jazz Jubilee ] [ Deaver Vineyards Memorial Day Celebration ] [ Terre Rouge/ Easton Wines May Flowers' Picnic Day ] [ Sutter Ridge Hay Ride and Bar-B-Que ] [ Dobra Zemjla Milan's Cellar Barbeque ] June 2008 [ Terre Rouge/Easton Wines at Restaurant Taste ] [ Montevina Winery Barbecue Lunch and Live Music ] [ Amador Vintners Italian Wine Road ] [ Deaver Vineyards, Father's Day Picnic ] [ Shenandoah Vineyard's Father's Day Celebration ] [ Sutter Ridge Father's Day BBQ and Bocce Ball ] [ Wine Tasting at Caffe Via d"Oro ] [ Terre Rouge/Easton Wines Barbeque and Petanque Tournament ] [ Avio Vineyard's "Roll Out the Barrel" Summer Release Party ] [ Amador Cellars Picnic Day ] [ Sutter Ridge Vineyard Dinner ] July 2008 [ Deaver Vineyards Independence Day Celebration Weekend ] [ Shenandoah Vineyard's Independence Day Celebration ] [ Avio Vineyards presents "Mediterranean Nights in the Vineyards" ] [ Amador Cellars Cheeseburgers, Zin and Rock 'n' Roll ] [ Avio Vineyards presents "Mediterranean Nights in the Vineyards" ] [ Terre Rouge/Easton Wines Lazy Daze of Summer ] [ Avio Vineyards presents "Mediterranean Nights in the Vineyards" ] August 2008 [ Amador Cellars 2006 Release Party ] [ Vino Noceto Tuscan "Sophisticated-Rustic" Dinner with Class ] [ Deaver Vineyards Cool August Daze ] [ Convergence Vineyards Cool August Days ] [ Amador Cellars Barrel to Bottle Event ] [ Dobra Zemjla Annual Release Party ] [ Mediterranean Madness Sale ] [ Amador County Arts Council TGIF Summer Concert Series ] [ Deaver Vineyards Labor Day Weekend ] [ Sobon Estate Labor Day Celebration ] October 2008 [ The 2008 Big Crush Harvest Festival ] Ongoing Dinner with Class Join Chef Beth and her talented Staff for an evening of great food, learning and tasting. Classes include lecture, demonstrtion
and sampling of fabulous dishes and beverages along with a full dinnder and your own mini book to take home. A 10% "Student
Discount" is yours off anything in the store for the months of January, February and March - with your paid reservation. Featured
wineries and/ or specialty beverages will also be available that night only. Cost: $40.00 plus tax, advance sale only Info
209-245-FOOD or visit www.amadorvintagemarket.com Story Summer Music Series Visit Story Winery on the following dates for some wonderful wine paired with some fantastic tunes. May 24 Esquire Blues Band 12:30 - 4:30 pm May 25 Richard Bolman 12:00 - 4:00 pm June 21 Esquire Blues Duo 1:00 - 4:00 pm June 22 Sara Gautschi (vocal and guitar) Time: tba July 19 Richard Bolman 12:00 - 4:00 pm July 20 Sara Gautschi (vocal and guitar) Time: tba The music series continues in August and September but performers and times have not been confirmed yet. Visit www.zin.com for more information. C G DiArie Vineyard and Winery "Wine Tasting on the Patio" C G DiArie Vineyard and Winery presents "Wine Tasting on the Patio" during May and June. Come join us on the patio for the
following tastings. Visit www.cgdiarie.com for further information.
May 3rd and 4th Zinfandel Family Tree: From Croatia to California May 10th and 11th Honoring Mother on Mother's Day Weekend: Treat Mom to our new releases of Rosé and chocolate truffles. May 24th and 25th Winemaker's Thumbprint:Wine Blending June 14th and 15th Petite Sirah:Old School/New School Savor an Amador Summer Calendar of Events The vintners of Amador County, in the heart of the scenic Sierra Foothills have cooked up a summer's worth of fantastic wine,
food and musical events for your enjoyment. From tastings, picnics and barbecues to concerts, wine dinners and farmer's markets
we invite you to savor a summer in Amador. To download a PDF of our calendar click here. May 2008 Montevina Winery Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Come join us at the Montevina open cell-air market and lawn for a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. Enjoy authentic mexican dishes and
spring releases. $16.00 for club members, $20.00 for public. Call 209-245-6942 for more information.
Sierra Showcase of Wine Amador County Arts Council Presents the 26th Annual Sierra Showcase of Wine at the Amador County Fairgrounds.Wine tasting,
silent auction of wine and art, music and art vendors. Presale Tickets $30.00 For tickets and informationwww.acaconline.com or 209-267-9038
Amador Cellars Barrel Tasting Barrel tasting accompanied by live music.
Wine Tasting at the Caffe Via d'Oro May 1st Campus Oaks May 8th Perry Creek May 15th Sutter Ridge Winery May 22nd Avio May 29th Sierra Vista Art, Wine and Leisure Night Pine Grove Elementary's Parent-Teacher Organization, We are for Kids Association and the Amador County Foundation present
an evening at the St. George Hotel Garden. Activities will include a silent auction, children's art show, wine tasting featuring
Amador County Wines with live music by the Blue Moon Brothers. All proceeds benefit the Pine Grove Elementary School Playground
Project. For tickets and donation information, please call Carolyn at 209-765-4194. Tickets may also be purchased at the Pine
Grove Elementary School Office. If you cannot attend, but would like to help. tax-deductible donations to the Pine Grove Elementary Playground Fund may be more payable to Amador Community Foundation. Drytown Cellars Annual "Celebrate Spring" Open House Live music by Allen Kreutzer and Friends. Join us to boogie to the blues and a barbeque too.
Amador Vintner's Wine and Jazz Jubilee  Nine extraordinary bands, four fabulous genres, nine world-class wineries, one fabulous spring day! Join us in Amador for
the official kick-off event of the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee Sunday, May 18th. The Amador Vintner’s 2008 Wine and Jazz Jubilee will feature nine regional, national and international acts performing Traditional Jazz, Blues and Cajun music throughout
the beautiful rolling foothills of Amador’s wine country. The nine Amador wineries hosting the event include: Avio, Bantam Cellars, Deaver Vineyards, Cooper, Karmere, Montevina, Renwood,
Sobon and Sutter Ridge. The bands performing are Cell Block 7, Dr. Bach and the Jazz Practitioners, Catsnjammer Jazz Band,
Jazzin Jacks, and the Vivian Lee Quintet (Classic and Dixieland Jazz); Catfish and Crawdaddies and Leo Bootz and the Southside
Shuffle (Blues); Jim Martinez Quintet; and Gramercy 6 w/ Bob Ringwald (Swing). Click here for the complete event schedule. Tickets, which include a commemorative wine glass, entry to any of the performances and wine tasting at each venue, are $25
in advance and on the day of the event (if any remain). Food will be offered by the wineries at an additional cost. Tickets
go on sale April 1st and will be available through May 14th. To Purchase Tickets Click Here For lodging information during the event click here. For those of you who travel in RV's click here for info on where to stay. Sacramento Jazz Jubilee Headliner Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers The King of New Orleans 33 different stages and over 100 bands 8 bands from abroad, 12 types of music. $100.00 weekend pass, $40.00 daily pass For more info and tickets go to www.sacjazz.com. Deaver Vineyards Memorial Day Celebration Enjoy music by the The Joint Venture Band and Fuddruckers Barbeque hamburgers. Visit www.deavervineyard.com for details Terre Rouge/ Easton Wines May Flowers' Picnic Day It is a beautiful time of year for a picnic. Bring one to the winery and receive your first picnic wine at Fifty percent off.
Sutter Ridge Hay Ride and Bar-B-Que Take a hay ride through the Sutter Ridge vineyards to see their historic Stone House, circa 1860’s and learn about some of
Amador's local history. The day will include the tour & BBQ. The tour begins at 11:30 and will run on the hour until 2:30.
Please contact Sutter Ridge Winery at 209-267-1316 for more information.
Dobra Zemjla Milan's Cellar Barbeque Milan's Cellar Barbeque Exclusive wine club barbeque featuring the "Leather Souls". Wine club members only. For details go
to www.dobraz.com.
June 2008 Terre Rouge/Easton Wines at Restaurant Taste Seasonal meal featuring menu designed by Jane O'Riordan (with Mark Berkner, chef/owner) at Restaurant Taste and the wines
of Terre Rouge and Easton. Hosted by Bill Easton and Jane O'Riordan. Limited seating $75 per person. Tickets available at
the winery or by phone 209-245-4277.
Montevina Winery Barbecue Lunch and Live Music Join us for great BBQ and live music on the patio. Lunch $8 for club members/ $10.00 for public Call 209-245-6942 for more
information.
Amador Vintners Italian Wine Road Amador wineries showcase their Italian varietals. More details to follow.
Deaver Vineyards, Father's Day Picnic Pre-order a winery basket lunch and take Dad out to the winery for a relaxing picnic beside the pond. For more info www.deavervineyard.com or phone 209-245-4099
Shenandoah Vineyard's Father's Day Celebration Special fun summer music, discounts for fathers. See our new picnic area!
Sutter Ridge Father's Day BBQ and Bocce Ball Fathers Day Bocce ball and BBQ - Bring your bocce balls, taste our award winning wines and enjoyed our catered BBQ in our
picnic and lawn area. Please contact Sutter Ridge Winery at 209-267-1316 for more information.
Wine Tasting at Caffe Via d"Oro June 5th Drytown Cellars
June 12th Ursa June 19th Findleton June 26th Bella Piazza Terre Rouge/Easton Wines Barbeque and Petanque Tournament Barbeque and Petanque tournament. Barbeque sausages for your dining pleasure along with a lively Petanque tournament. First
prize - 1999 Estate Zinfandel Magnum.
Avio Vineyard's "Roll Out the Barrel" Summer Release Party Avio Vineyard’s “Roll out the Barrel” Summer Release Party! Come celebrate the release of our new vintages with live music
and great food in a “cool environment.”
Amador Cellars Picnic Day Bring your own picnic lunch. Enjoy it with live music and delicious Amador Cellar Wines.
Sutter Ridge Vineyard Dinner Dinner in the Vineyard - Meet the owners / winemaker. The evening begins with barrel tasting, then a lovely catered dinner
on the lawn. Tickets are limited! Please contact Sutter Ridge Winery at 209 267 1316 for more information.
July 2008 Deaver Vineyards Independence Day Celebration Weekend Join Deaver Vineyards on the 4th of July for a special wine sale and pack a picnic to enjoy on their lush grounds. Come back
on the 5th to enjoy live music by the Esquires and a barbeque. 10:30 am - 5 pm Saturday.
Shenandoah Vineyard's Independence Day Celebration Come listen to live jazz music and take advantage of our special discounts for wearing red, white and/or blue!
Avio Vineyards presents "Mediterranean Nights in the Vineyards" Celebrate the diverse flavors of Florence, with wine and live music under the stars in the vineyard. For more info and reservations
call 209-267-1515
Amador Cellars Cheeseburgers, Zin and Rock 'n' Roll Please join us for Cheeseburgers, Zin and Rock 'n' Roll visit www.amadorcellars.com for more info.
Avio Vineyards presents "Mediterranean Nights in the Vineyards" Feast on the vibrant dishes of Barcelona, with wine and live music under the stars in the vineyard. For more info call 209-267-1515.
Terre Rouge/Easton Wines Lazy Daze of Summer A languid weekend of summer wines, Zinfandel shaved ice and fun. Dress Code: Hawaiian
Avio Vineyards presents "Mediterranean Nights in the Vineyards" Indulge in the cuisine of exotic Morocco, with wine and live music under the stars in the vineyard. call 209-267-1515 for
more info
August 2008 Amador Cellars 2006 Release Party For wine club members and futures buyers ( by invitation only)
Vino Noceto Tuscan "Sophisticated-Rustic" Dinner with Class An evening with Chef Beth Sogaard demonstrating the rustic, yet sophisticated cuisine of Tuscany with dinner to follow. for
reservations call 877-4NOCETO or vino@noceto.com
Deaver Vineyards Cool August Daze Cool drinks, cool appetizers and sizzling wine specials -join us!
Convergence Vineyards Cool August Days Join Convergence Vineyards for a fun weekend of ice cream paired with wines. Visit www.convergencevineyards.com for more info.
Amador Cellars Barrel to Bottle Event Bottle your very own '06 Zinfandel. visit www.amadorcellars.com for more details.
Dobra Zemjla Annual Release Party Come join us for a weekend of wonderful wine, fabulous food and dancing to the "Knuckleheads". Info at www.dobraz.com or call 209-245-3183
Mediterranean Madness Sale Vino Noceto and Terre Rouge/Easton Wines invite you to pick up some great deals and help clean out their cellars! Light hors
d'oeuvres. 11 am 7 pm visitwww.noceto.com or www.terrerougewines.com for details.
Amador County Arts Council TGIF Summer Concert Series Bring a picnic to enjoy on the patio while you are listening to the music of the "Tri-tone Subs" on the patio and sipping
summer releases.
Deaver Vineyards Labor Day Weekend Enjoy live music and a barbeque on our beautiful grounds.
Sobon Estate Labor Day Celebration Come listen to fun, live music and enjoy our award winning wines and fun snacks!
October 2008 The 2008 Big Crush Harvest Festival  Mark your calendar for the 2008 Big Crush Harvest Festival. Online tickets available July 1st.
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