Wine Events in the Sierra Foothills

Lava Cap Winery: Summertime Tunes Musical Event

Date: July 31, 2010
Time: 4 to 8 pm
More Info at website: Lava Cap Winery
Place: Lava Cap Winery, 2221 Fruitridge Rd., Placerville, CA 95667

Lava Cap Winery will host live music (soft blues and rock n' roll tunes from the past and present) for relaxing summertime fun and outdoor wine tasting on July 31st, from 4 to 8 pm, in the winery’s garden.

This is our second live musical event held in the evening by Lava Cap Winery due to last year’s success. The winery is open to the public at 11am everyday and the music will be from 4pm to 8pm giving our patrons extra time to relax in our amazing winery setting. Adults are $5 at the door. Spend your summer evening with us sipping wine and relaxing with fun tunes. The premium, award winning wines of Lava Cap Winery will be available for tasting and purchase to enjoy on the deck or in the gardens. Bring a picnic or buy delicious BBQ sandwiches catered by Sierra Smokehouse, which will be available for purchase on site. Tickets may be purchased at our Wine Shop.

Boeger Winery: Vintage Ride Car Show

Date: July 31, 2010
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
More Info at website: Boeger Winery
Place: Boeger Winery, 1709 Carson Road, Placerville, CA 95667

Free to the public! Join us as we celebrate vintage cars at our first annual Vintage Ride Classic Car Show. Nestled in the charming foothills of El Dorado County, you can view a sampling of classic rides dating prior to 1960. This first annual show features some of the region’s finest and most unique vehicles. Both Greg and Justin Boeger’s cars will be on display for this special occasion. It is a must see if you're in the neighborhood. Pack a picnic or pick up some goodies from our deli cheese case, buy a bottle of wine, or two and enjoy the day in our garden. We will have a Hot Dog vendor on-site selling dogs during the show. If you would like to attend, enter a car or for additional information contact Tara or call 800/655-2634 x: 18

Zucca Mountain Vineyards: Hoe Down For Habitat

Date: August 14, 2010
Time: 5-9 PM
More Info at website: Zucca Mountain Vineyards
Place: Murphys Park

NO HOST BAR—OPENS AT 5PM
FINGER LICKIN GOOD DINNER - SERVED FROM 6—7:00PM
RIBS, CHICKEN, PASTA, DESSERT AND MORE

ALSO FEATURING A RAFFLE AND A SILENT AUCTION WITH FABULOUS ITEMS. JOIN US FOR LIVE MUSIC AND DANCING
MUSIC PROVIDED BY PASSIN’ THRU AND THE FIDDLE GANG.

ADULTS $20 IN ADVANCE (PREFERRED) $25 AT THE PARK
CHILDREN 6—12 $5 IN ADVANCE $7 AT THE PARK
CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER FREE

For information/tickets call Habitat for Humanity Calaveras, (209) 754-5331

Montevina Winery: Amador Arts Council Free Concert

Date: August 20, 2010
Time: 6:00pm
More Info at website: Montevina Winery
Place: Montevina Winery, 20680 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth, CA 95669

This year features the country & blues sounds of Darcel Hunter. The tasting room will be open late! Bring your folding chairs and a picnic dinner!

Twisted Oak: Cave Loot Extravaganza

Date: August 21, 2010
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Phone: 209-736-9080
More Info at website: Twisted Oak
Place: Twisted Oak, 280 Red Hill Road at Hwy 4, Vallecito, CA

Hoist the skull and cross chicks! Join us at the Winery in Vallecito on Saturday, August 21st from about 1PM to 5PM for all of the debauchery festivities! Admission is free and exclusive to members of The Twisted Few and their guests. Arrrr! And what be a “Cave Loot”? This is our annual “thank you” event for you, The Twisted Few. We dress up as pirates, we open the cave to you, and we sample Twisted grog from barrels using a “wine thief”. We serve some grub that is vaguely piratical, we say “ARRRRRRRR!!!” way more than you usually hear in polite company, and generally have a naughty time of it.pirate booty at twisted oak!What do you need to do? Most importantly, you have to show up! Piratical attire, er, garb is encouraged but not required - however, if you do arrive sporting some fine swashbuckling kit, you’ll have the chance to win some fine booty, er, prizes. And also, it will help us a lot if you would order your free tickets in advance so we can have enough grub for everyone! Just call the winery (209-736-9080) and you can order tickets over the phone.

Amador Cellars: Barrel to Bottle Event

Date: August 21-22, 2010
Time: Noon to 4.p.m.
More Info at website: Amador Cellars
Place: Amador Cellars, 11093 Shenandoah Road Plymouth, CA 95669

Bottle your very own 2008 Zinfandel. From barrel to bottle with cork, foil, and label using the same equipment we do for our limited production wines. $15 per bottle, maximum 6 per guest. *Cellar Club members receive one complimentary bottle.*

Deaver Vineyards: Labor Day Tri-Tip BBQ

Date: September 4, 2010
More Info at website: Deaver Vineyards
Place: Deaver Vineyards, 12455 Steiner Road, Plymouth, California 95669

Enjoy live music and an old-fashioned Deaver Wine Country Tri-Tip BBQ

Montevina Winery: Fall BBQ

Date: September 11, 2010
More Info at website: Montevina Winery
Place: Montevina Winery, 20680 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth, CA 95669

Kick off harvest with our annual Fall BBQ! $18.50 per person, $15 for club members. The Esquires will be playing live music, all bottle prices will be discounted $1 off the regular price, & smoking yummy food from Noon-4p.m.

Fitzpatrick Winery: LUNASA HARVEST FESTIVAL

Date: September 11&12, 2010
More Info at website: Fitzpatrick Winery
Place: Fitzpatrick Winery and Lodge, 7740 Fair Play Rd., Fair Play, CA 95684

An amazing selection of Windsong's herb and flower plant sale, Demonstration bee hive and honey sale, Olive oil tasting and sale, Giant fire-breathing dragon on display, Blue grass music live plus Fitzpatrick wines, beer and our expanded Lunch Menu will make for a fulfilling day of fun, beautiful views and a cache of healthy products to bring home and enjoy for weeks to come. More details as we get them.

Montevina Winery: Big Crush Harvest Festival

Date: October 2 & 3, 2010
More Info at website: Montevina Winery
Place: Montevina Winery, 20680 Shenandoah School Road, Plymouth, CA 95669

Pulled pork sandwiches, live music, $1 off all bottle prices, & special discounts on everything Syrah! Goodie bags for designated drivers too! Buy your tickets at www.amadorwine.com

Boeger Winery: Full MOON Celebration

Date: October 23, 2010
Time: 7:00pm - 10:30pm
Cost: 25.00
More Info at website: Boeger Winery
Place: Boeger Winery, 1709 Carson Road, Placerville, CA 95667

Join us for an evening of wine and dessert under the sweet moon light as we celebrate the moon this fall. We are excited to have Annie from Annabelle's Chococates of El Dorado here with us as we pair our wines with her chocolates. The Sierra Stargazers Astronomy Group Learn more about the wonders of the night sky and in particular about the moon while exploring it's many unique features through both binoculars and telescopes. Feel free to bring your own binoculars and enjoy a glass of wine or two while sitting back and learning about the night sky with amateur astronomers! Make your reservation today.