Escape to Anderson Valley this February for a weekend of white wine, sparkling, rose, and more! Enjoy a two-day passport of exclusive wine flights, food pairings and special library tastings at 26 wineries – all Covid safe. No matter the weather, this weekend is a perfect winter adventure to wine country.
Month: November 2021
Holiday White Wine Gift Specials
We’ve put together some special gift sets for your holiday shopping. These unique white wines are not available in stores and are perfect for the wine lover on your gift list, or just a great gift for yourself!
Virtual Tasting Event: Point Reyes Cheese & Cakebread Cellars
The holidays are in full swing! What better way to celebrate your get-togethers than with wine, cheese, and tasty bites?! For this special virtual event, Chef Jennifer Luttrell, Executive Chef of The Fork, will lead us through a cheese tasting and share appetizer ideas perfect for your holiday celebrations. She will be joined by a fabulous duo from Cakebread Cellars, Stephanie Jacobs, Director of Winemaking, and Aaron Fishleder, Vice President of Operations. We can’t wait to chat everything wine & cheese and share a few of our favorite pairings and prepared bites (wines sold separately, click here to purchase through Cakebread Cellars).
Happy Holidays from Korbel
Our tree will be lit and ready for your holiday photos the entire month of December! Come dressed in your fun Holiday Sweaters and don’t forget to tag @VisitKorbelWinery! Tastings in our historic brick building and lunch from our gourmet delicatessen await. To schedule a tasting reservations please call 707.824.7000
Fall Makers Market at Rodney Strong
Join us for an outdoor fall market on our expansive concert green! Support local artisans and start your holiday shopping while enjoying a glass of wine and live music. Treat yourself to some delicious bites and mulled wine to keep you warm during your shopping pursuits. Rodney Strong wines by the glass and bottles will be available for purchase to enjoy at the winery–or take home a magnum to add to your holiday table. Select magnum wines will be available for purchase at a special 20% discount! An assortment of Rodney Strong gift sets will also be available for purchase during the market. Please dress warmly and bring a blanket if you wish.
Holiday Gala: A Night in Versailles
Slip on your fanciest mask and join us for a night of opulence, award-winning wine, decadent French cuisine, dancing, and more!(Sold out; Waitlist available)
Taste the Estate – Holiday Edition
Guests will enjoy five of Trefethen’s finest wines paired with sublime holiday-inspired bites throughout November, December and January.
Taste the Estate – Holiday Edition
Guests enjoy five of Trefethen’s finest wines paired with sublime holiday-inspired bites (daily at 11 a.m./3 p.m. throughout Nov., Dec. and Jan.) Taste the Estate is Trefethen’s quintessential wine and culinary experience, highlighting the fantastic synergy of great wine and great food.
Taste the Estate – Holiday Edition
Guests will enjoy five of Trefethen’s finest wines paired with sublime holiday-inspired bites (11 a.m./3 p.m. daily).
Savor the Stags Leap District – Winemaker Wisdom
Taste along in a panel discussion with Elizabeth Vianna, Chimney Rock Winery; Robbie Meyer, Malk Family Vineyards; Josh Widaman, Pine Ridge Vineyards; and Marcus Notaro, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars.
Savor the Stags Leap District – Next Gen and Beyond
Taste along in a panel discussion with Michael Baldacci, Baldacci Family Vineyards; Jason Lede, Cliff Lede Vineyards; and Alicia Regusci Hardin, Regusci Winery.
Merry Edwards Holiday Event
We want your holiday season to be Merry and Bright, so we’re delighted to announce our Holiday Wine Event! We’re providing extended access to our enticing Spring 2021 Release wines, along with a special offer! Ground shipping will be included for these featured wines, with no minimum purchase required.
Purely Paso Robles Collection
For more thirty-five years, J. Lohr has been an authority on Paso Robles-grown red wines. The Purely Paso Robles Gift Pack assembles three sensational “big reds” that rely on J. Lohr’s two most historic grapes from the region. J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon and J. Lohr Tower Road Petite Sirah are highly anticipated local releases every year. Newer to our portfolio, J. Lohr Pure Paso™ Proprietary Red Wine combines Cabernet and Petite Sirah in a unique blend that speaks to the best of the Paso Robles appellation. Shipped in black gift box pictured. Ground Shipping Included.
Thacher Stables Tasting
Thacher Stables Tasting which is offered most Friday-Sundays at 11am and 2pm. These two hour elevated tastings allow for one-on-one attention with a dedicated wine educator who will guide you through a selection of exclusive wines: from rare oddities and library offerings to new releases and blend deconstructions, to reserve wines and more. The Stables Tasting takes place in chic and newly renovated, old horse stables and are limited to a maximum of 16 fully COVID-19 vaccinated adults, ages 21 +.
J. Lohr Gift Packs Jerry’s Holiday Classics
Here’s a J. Lohr Vineyard Series trio tailor-made for the Thanksgiving table. Jerry Lohr and his team pioneered winegrowing on the Central Coast. J. Lohr Arroyo Vista Chardonnay and J. Lohr Fog’s Reach Pinot Noir are grown on our cool-climate estates in Monterey County. And J. Lohr Hilltop is, simply put, one of Paso Robles’ most iconic Cabernet Sauvignons. Shipped in black gift box as pictured. Ground Shipping Included.
Holidays in the Vineyards – Cuda Ridge Wines
Join us for a weekend of holiday fun! Sip our wines and enjoy holiday music from special guest Tim Gomes. Donate a Toy or make monetary donation for Toys for Tots and receive a special Reserve Wine Taste. Vendors: Julia Nagle– Handcrafted Jewelry, Red Light Designs– wine bottle night lights
Holiday Estate Beef Winemaker Dinner: Prime Rib
Don’t miss out on our only Holiday-inspired winemaker dinner featuring our estate-raised cattle. Each dinner is hosted by our very own Ted Plemons, surrounded by vino vines and carefully curated by our fabulous executive Chef Charles Paladin Wayne. This beautiful 5-course Prime Rib dinner will be paired with our award-winning wines. This dining experience has limited seating, so snag your spots now! We kindly ask for no dietary substitutions for these dinners, but you will NOT be disappointed! Note: This event may be held indoors, and is subject to all state and local guidelines for restaurants and wineries.
Sip & Shop Holiday Market at Cass
We are creating a jolly vibe amongst the vines! The holiday rush is always a high-speed pace, so come slow things down with us. You can knock out some of that “last minute” shopping list, while enjoying a glass of wine, mulled wine or hot apple cider in-hand as carols fill the air. We have invited some of our favorite local makers to showcase their beautiful products, and will be decorating our Barrel Room in holiday flare. While some of our makers will be at both markets, some new faces will be attending each!
Friendsgiving at Cass Winery
Join us around the table before all the holiday mayhem begins for a wine-paired, TRADITIONAL Thanksgiving dinner! Chef has prepared a gorgeous menu for us to savor as we laugh and enjoy the calm before the storm. Here is your chance to relish the beautifully nostalgic cuisine of the season without having to be the host. We cannot wait to celebrate and soak up some time with you! Note: This event may be held indoors, and is subject to all state and local guidelines for restaurants and wineries.
Holiday Gift Sets- Varied
Nichelini Family Winery has five holiday gift sets to offer this holiday season. With options like an all sparkling wine set to a Cabernet Sauvignon duo, picking what to buy will be the hardest part! Shop our gift sets!
10% off ‘Holly Jolly Christmas’ gift set with code CAWINE!
By golly, get jolly with a bottle of the 2019 merlot, 2019 Petite Sirah, and 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon! The ‘Holly Jolly Christmas’ set could turn any Scrooge’s frown upside down.
10% off ‘ Baby It’s Cold Outside’ Holiday Gift Bundle
Stay warm with the ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ bundle containing 3 red blends created by the 5th generation wine maker. Contains: Roman Press Red, Engine 318, and Anton Reserve Lot 18
Pinot Noir Exploration Holiday Gift Package
Explore the varying nuances among these three single-vineyard expressions, each from a different Northern California appellation. 2018 Devil’s Gulch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018 Fox Den Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018 van der Kamp Vineyard Pinot Noir Includes gift box, wine notes, and tasting certificate. Shipping is 75% off on all gift packages: $6 to California, $7.50 to other Continental US. Other gift packages also available: https://shop.duttongoldfield.com/Shop/Holiday-2021-Gift-Packages
Holiday Gift Sets at LangeTwins
Whatever the occasion, our wines are sure to elevate your holiday celebrations. All gift sets ship for just a penny.
New Clairvaux Holiday Bundles
New Clairvaux Vineyards has a variety of bundles for this holiday season. From the popular Chef pack to the Signature Wines selection, there is something for everyone! Offered bundles are: 90+ Pt Pack Vina Blends Set Signature Wines Chef Pack Greek Varietals Set Trappist Made Monk Pack Wine Explorer Set White Christmas Bundle Italian Varietals Set Spanish Varietals Set Bordeaux Varietals Set Rhone Varietals Set
10% off 90+ Point Holiday Pack
No matter how discerning that wine aficionado is in your life, you can’t go wrong with this lineup of some of our heaviest hitters. Featuring three of our most cherished wines, all scored 90 points or higher in competitions, this gift will bring delight to all. Lot 9 Vina Ranch Petite Temptation (94 pt rating) 2019 St. James Block Albariño (95 pt rating) 2018 St. James Block Syrah (93 pt rating). Use the promo code CAWINE to get a 10% discount.
10% off Trappist Monk Made Holiday Bundle
This selection includes our Abbot’s Reserve Father Thomas X. Davis, handmade Kentucky Bourbon Fudge from the Abbey of Gethsemani and two of our crystal stemless wine glasses. 2017 Abbot’s Reserve -Father Thomas X. Davis Abbey of Gethsemani, Kentucky bourbon chocolate fudge (12 oz.) 2 -16 oz. stemless “monk on a bike” wine glasses. Use the promo code CAWINE to get a 10% discount.
Alpha Omega Holiday Gift Packs
Be the perfect host, thoughtful guest and gift giver this holiday season with Alpha Omega wines. We offer a variety of beautiful palate experiences, including a Cabernet & Chardonnay Gift Pack featuring one Chardonnay Napa Valley 2017 and one Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018 and a 3-Pack Red Trio Gift Pack with Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018, Proprietary Red Napa Valley 2018 and Left Bank Napa Valley 2018. Both include an Alpha Omega branded box. Or, tell us what your favorites are that you want us to ship. You provide the gift list, and we will do the rest.
End of Harvest beginning of the Holidays
For the first time ever, we offer the holiday special; our hand & family made wines are available at 25% discount by entering the code HOLIDAY. Curbside pickup & local delivery free, $25 flat fee for shipping & handling within the US, where allowed
Austin Hope Chocolate & Wine Gift Set
We are offering world class wines paired with luxury chocolate from Sheila Kearns for the perfect holiday gift set. Contact one of our Gift Advisors to customize and schedule a private virtual event for your recipients. You can also visit our website to place your order.
The Vineyard Rose Restaurant’s À La Carte Christmas Feast
Holiday guests enjoy a winter-inspired celebratory Christmas meal at South Coast Winery’s The Vineyard Rose Restaurant – prepared by Executive Chef José Esparza and his culinary team – served in a lovely dining room surrounded by vineyard views. The Christmas Holiday dinner menu includes openers, soups and salads, entrees and desserts. Find out more here: https://www.southcoastwinery.com/christmas Reservations are required at OpenTable or by calling (951) 719-8356.
Thanksgiving À La Carte Dinner at The Vineyard Rose Restaurant
To start this festive meal, options include a 4X Golden Bear Charcuterie Plate or Calamari Fries with spicy marinara and other choices. Soup and Salad offerings include Butternut Squash Bisque with roasted pepitas and crème fraîche and Arugula Salad composed of pear, pomegranate seeds, toasted almonds, blue cheese, balsamic reduction and estate olive oil. A wide selection of Entrees (many gluten-free) lists Skuna Bay Miso Salmon with Nori rice, edamame, baby bok choy, soy caramel, scallions and sesame seeds; Slow Roasted Turkey Breast accompanied by whipped potatoes, herb stuffing, yams, cranberry sauce and turkey gravy; and Braised Short Ribs with white cheddar polenta, roasted root vegetables and natural jus. Traditional Pumpkin Pie, New York Cheesecake, Baked Apple Crostata and South Coast Riesling Bread Pudding are on the Dessert menu. Reservations are required at OpenTable or by calling (951) 719-8356.
Tree Lighting Festival in the Courtyard at South Coast Winery
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s outdoor Tree Lighting Festival is full of fun and holiday surprises for the whole family. A wonderful variety of seasonal-inspired dishes, assorted Christmas cookies and other delicious desserts will be available, along with a hot chocolate and cider station. Entertainment includes Christmas carolers and a DJ playing holiday music. There will also be tractor rides, horse and carriage rides, arts and crafts, photos with Santa, and the exciting tree lighting begins at 6 p.m. South Coast Winery Resort & Spa is proud to be an official Toys for Tots drop-off location and encourages guests to bring new, unwrapped toys to donate to less fortunate kids. Tickets are required for this event and will be on sale through the online store at southcoastwinery.com/tree-lighting.