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WINESONG — The Mendocino Coast’s Premier Food & Wine Event (Sep 9 & 10, 2016)

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(HOT! HOT!) AUCTION LOTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2016 WINESONG, MENDOCINO’S PREMIER CHARITY AUCTION AND FOOD & WINE EVENT

** Friday, September 9th and Saturday, September 10th on the Mendocino Coast **

FORT BRAGG, CA – The 32nd Annual Winesong event, a spectacular weekend of award-winning wine, fabulous food, fine art, music, merriment, and charitable giving held on the Mendocino Coast, will take place next month, and event organizers are pleased to announce this year’s line-up of spectacular auction lots.

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Winesong kicks off of Friday, September 9 with A Pinot Noir Celebration at the Little River Inn. On Saturday, September 12, guests who attend the Grand Tasting will stroll through the enchanting Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens while enjoying vintages poured by world-class wineries in Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma and beyond, and bites from nearly 50 fine food purveyors. The celebration continues on into the Auction Tents for the always-entertaining main attraction, the Live and Silent Auctions, where the Hot! Hot! Auction Lots will be on offer. Winesong is produced by the Mendocino Coast Hospital Foundation and all proceeds from both events go towards supporting the local Mendocino Coast District Hospital that serves so many in the area.

Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on more than 150 lots, featuring spectacular wines from a selection of prestigious wine producers, rare and hard-to-find vintages, and special vertical and horizontal collections. Original paintings and art from highly acclaimed artists, as well as domestic and international vacation packages and custom-designed wine getaway experiences will also share the auction limelight. In addition, a variety of items will be on offer in the silent and super silent auctions.

Some select ‘HOT LOT’ highlights from Winesong 2016:

Wine Lots

  • 24 bottle vertical of Chateauneuf du Pape – Chateau de Beaucastel

  • 4 Perfect wines of 100 points per Robert Parker – all 2005 vintages of Bordeaux blends

  • Six bottle vertical of 1987 Opus One

International Trips

  • Golf at St. Andrews, Scotland (2 ppl) – 7 night stay at 5-star Fairmont St. Andrews Golf Resort & Spa

  • Tuscany Truffle Hunt (4 ppl) – 7 nights in a private villa in Cortona, Italy (think Under the Tuscan Sun)

Domestic Trips

  • Kentucky Bourbon Trail (4 ppl) – 3 night stay

  • Indy 500 (2 ppl) – 3 night stay at Conrad Hotel, plus tickets for 101st Indy 500, includes parade, grandstand seats, pit & garage area, Snakepit Ball

Artwork

  • Lowell Herrero’s “Garvey Grape Harvest” – 4’ x 5’ framed giclee on canvas (Artist of the Year)

  • Edward Gordon, rare (SOLD OUT) signed limited edition giclee, “Corner Room” (28/350)

Wine Experiences

  • Grace Family Vineyards tour, tasting and dinner for 4 with Grace Family and Janet Herrero, plus etched 3L of Lowell Herrero work and a 3’ x 4’ giclee of “Graceful Harvest” by Lowell Herrero

  • Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Estate Wine Tasting & Cave Tour for 4 ppl, plus limited edition etched double magnum 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon to commemorate 40th Anniversary of the Judgement of Paris

The main sponsor, Celebrity Cruises, is proud to support Winesong and the Mendocino Coast Hospital Foundation for the second year as part of their commitment to enhancing the life of the collective community here in Northern California. A host of additional local and national businesses will also be sponsoring this year’s event, including Harvest Market, North Coast Brewing Company, JetBlue, Mendo Lake Credit Union, The Coast FM – KOZT, Savings Bank of Mendocino, Mendocino Winegrowers Inc., Safeway, CalStar Air Ambulance, Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association, and Birchware Compostable Utensils. For further information the 2016 Winesong event sponsors, please visit http://winesong.org/sponsors-2/.

In addition, Winesong is pleased to announce revered artist and long-time Winesong supporter, the late Lowell Herrero, as this year’s Artist of the Year, and Grace Family Vineyards as the 2016 Honored Winery.

Further details regarding the Winesong events:

A Pinot Noir Celebration: Meet the Winemakers
Friday, September 9, 2016 | 1 to 4 p.m.
The weekend kicks off with a prestigious Pinot Noir tasting, presented by Winesong and hosted by Little River Inn. Attendees will enjoy Pinot Noir from renowned Anderson Valley, along with wines from other award-winning pinot regions, alongside tastes of Little River Inn’s finest culinary offerings. General Admission Tickets for A Pinot Noir Celebration: Meet the Winemakers are $75 per person.

Wine & Food Grand Tasting in the Gardens
Saturday, September 10, 2016 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Stroll through the lush Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens while enjoying vintages poured by world-class wineries from Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa, and beyond. Sample beer, spirits, and food from fine purveyors. The tasting is accented by various musical groups performing a variety of styles including jazz, classical, blues, calypso and folk rock. General Admission Tickets with festival seating at auction and access to wine and food tasting are $150 per person.

Silent & Live Auctions
Saturday, September 10, 2016 | SILENT: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; LIVE: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The centerpiece of Winesong weekend is the Charity Auction, featuring both a silent and live auction. More than 100 lots will be on offer, featuring spectacular wines from the world’s most prestigious wine producers, rare vintages, large format bottles and special vertical and horizontal collections, as well as original art from acclaimed California artists (including Lowell Herrero) and highly coveted international and domestic vacation packages. Auction Reserve Tickets with assigned seating under the auction tent (w/catered lunch) and access to wine and food tasting are $250 per person.

Tickets to all events are available for purchase at: https://winesong.ejoinme.org/purchase-tickets-winesong-2016.

For further information, please visit http://winesong.org or call (707) 961-4688.

About Winesong & the Mendocino Coast Hospital Foundation
Winesong is produced by the Mendocino Coast Hospital Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for the Mendocino Coast District Hospital. Its mission is to help the small rural Hospital provide the best possible medical care to residents as well as the many visitors to the Mendocino Coast. Winesong proceeds have enabled the Hospital to purchase chemotherapy equipment, portable ultrasound machines for the Emergency Room as well as a state-of-the-art Diagnostic Imaging Center, Cardiology Equipment, and most recently, a Bedside Medicine Verification System.

SLO BREW’S NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF TO SPEARHEAD NEW GASTROPUB CONCEPT

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Chef Thomas Fundaro to Reinvent SLO Brew’s Menu

(San Luis Obispo, CA) – A signature San Luis Obispo experience, SLO Brew has represented the standard for authentic and casual entertainment and refreshing craft beer for 27 years.  As SLO Brew prepares to open the doors of its new location on Higuera Street, it is excited to announce the appointment of Thomas Fundaro as SLO Brew’s new Executive Chef.  Bringing with him over 20 years of restaurant and catering experience, Chef Fundaro will be spearheading SLO Brew’s new gastropub concept on Higuera and will also be overseeing food operations at the SLO Brew Rock tasting room on Aerovista.

Executive Chef Thomas Fundaro

Executive Chef Thomas Fundaro

In addition to SLO Brew’s characteristic good vibes, legendary musical experiences and award-winning craft beers, Chef Fundaro is handcrafting the SLO Brew experience by introducing a renewed focus on casual, locally-sourced cuisine with an emphasis on high quality and seasonal ingredients.  Inspired by SLO Brew’s iconic status, Chef Fundaro plans to create an elevated menu that features a food program that pairs perfectly with the Brew’s cold beers and cool ambiance.

“Being the Executive Chef at the new SLO Brew is a great opportunity to create an interesting but approachable menu that caters to the fun group atmosphere that has always been part of the SLO Brew ethos,” said Chef Fundaro. “I’m looking forward to utilizing local produce from regional farmers to create dishes that will proudly represent San Luis Obispo’s unique gastropub cuisine.”

Most recently Chef Fundaro was executive chef at Villa Creek Restaurant in Paso Robles, and has also held this position at Jerry’s Restaurant in New York City, as well as Trumpet Vine Tapas and Wine Bar, also in Paso Robles. He’s worked in cities in both Northern California and the Southwest, including establishments in Santa Fe, Denver, Sonoma, Napa and San Francisco. Chef Fundaro’s kitchen philosophy focuses on food integrity and procuring sustainable, local and organic ingredients of the highest quality.
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The new SLO Brew is slated to open in spring 2016 in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo at 736 Higuera Street, just a few hundred feet away from the original Garden Street location. At the new venue, a rustic and industrial ambiance, with touches of steampunk inspiration, will shine through its design and décor.  SLO Brew’s new space will feature amenities such as an upgraded music venue, an expansive indoor dining area and bar, two outdoor dining options including a creekside patio and a lounge on the mezzanine level.

Your Santa Clarita Happy Hours, Update for 2016

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Every year we try to provide all the information we can get from our local restaurants on their Happy Hours – just for you, our favorite peeps. Use this as a guide and feel free to comment on any restaurants we may have missed, and any details you can share.

Every restaurant on this alphabetical list was updated in March 2016 via direct email with a restaurant representative, a Facebook representative or culled directly from their website. And, to help further, each restaurant name is hyperlinked to their website so that you can gather any other info such as directions and regular menus.

Vines 2016 Happy Hour

Vines, at the Valencia Hyatt, 2016 Happy Hour

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SCV Happy Hours 2016

Azul Tequila: Monday through Friday 3pm until 7pm, $3.75 House Margaritas, $3.50 wine by the glass, $3.75 well drinks, draft beers $3.50 and $5 appetizers.

BJ’s Brewhouse Valencia: Monday through Friday 3-7pm, Sunday through Thursday 10pm until closing and all day Tuesday is half off wines by the glass or bottle. $1 off draft beer, bottled beer, cocktails and wine by the glass. Happy Hour food menu.

Black Angus Steakhouse: Monday through Friday from 3pm until 7pm in the bar, all day Tuesdays and Sundays. $4 well drinks, $5 for 16 ounce bottled and draft beers, Margarita, Martini, select wines by the glass, $6 Texas Teas, Mojitos and reduced prices on full sized appetizers.

Bonefish Grill: “At Bonefish Grill, every hour is happy hour — seriously. Our All Day Every Day Cocktails are (always) $6, from the moment we open our doors to the moment we close them. We also offer a true happy hour for those of you looking for something more traditional. Cheers.”

Claim Jumper Valencia: In the saloon only, hours not listed and holidays excluded. Select menu items priced between $2 and $9.99, $4 select bottled beer, $4 to $8 select cocktails and $5 select wines by the glass.

Don Cuco Newhall: Daily from 4pm until 7pm, select beers between $3.50 and $4.50, $5.95 Margaritas and $5.25 well drinks, half price on all appetizers, in the bar only.

Gyi-Kaku Sushi Bar, Valencia location: About two dozen happy hour food specials as well as Saketini and Soju cocktails for $4.00, house sake hot/cold $5, Gyu-Kaku Nigori Sake for $7 and Sapporo draft for $1.95 a glass and $7.50 a pitcher.

Islands: Monday through Friday from 4pm until 7pm, select appetizers and drink specials.

Kabuki: Monday through Friday 3pm until 6pm, Monday thru Thursday 9pm until closing, Sunday 8pm until closing. Select cocktails $5.95 to $6.50, lowered prices on select hot and cold Sakes, select wines are $4.25 a glass and lowered prices on select beers.

Lazy Dog: Monday through Friday 3pm until 6pm, Sunday through Thursday 9pm until closing in the bar and patio only, drinks priced fro $3 to $7 and Happy Hour portioned appetizers between $3 and $7.

Le Chene: 4:30pm until 7pm every day except Saturday. No specifics on website.

Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que: In the bar only from 3 until 7 pm Monday through Friday and 9pm until closing every day. Happy Hour menu, select 22-ounce draft beers, wines by the glass and cocktails are $1 off.

Margaritas Mexican Grill: Margarita Monday all day happy hour, open to close, bar and dining room, free bean dip after 4pm, happy hour bar appetizers under $8, weekly happy hour is Tuesday through Friday from 3pm-7pm.

Marston’s Valencia: Tuesday through Sunday 5pm to 7pm. $1 off specialty drinks and Martinis, $5 well drinks, $3.25 bottled beer, $4 draft beer, $5 wine by the glass, $6 well Martinis, $8 Specialty Martinis and Specialty Drinks. Happy Hour Appetizer menu.

Newhall Refinery: Happy Hour Drinks Tuesday – Friday 3pm to 5pm: Beer flight (3) 4oz draught $4, Wine flights (3) 2oz $4, House wine $4 glass and any wine by the glass $2 off. Happy Hour Bites Tuesday – Sunday 4pm to 5pm: Hoisin pork belly bao bun $5, Angus slider & chips $5, Chicken & waffles $6, Mini refiners fries $5, Hummus and naan $5, Pretzel with Mornay dip $5, Brioche soldiers and egg $4 and Lobster corn dogs $11.

New Moon Valencia: 5pm until closing, weekends all day long. Beer $4.25 to $5.50, wine by the glass and Sangria $5.50, select cocktails $5.50 and $6.50, appetizer menu items $3.50 to $6.00.

Olive Terrace Bar and Grill: Every day 3pm-7pm, $3.75-$4.75 select cocktails, with Complimentary Hors d’ oeuvres, Snacks $5.75, Thursday Night Martini Night select Martinis $7 from 5pm-9pm.

Persia Lounge: 3pm-6pm every day 1/2 off on house wine or any bottle of wine and 1/2 off on domestic beers.

Piccola Trattoria: Monday through Thursday from 5pm – 7pm, $5 well drinks and bar bites, select signature handcrafted cocktails are at a reduced price.

Presidente Santa Clarita: Monday through Friday from 2:30pm until 6pm in the Cantina only, Happy Hour appetizer menu, all draft beer $4 for 14 ounce and $6.50 for 22 ounce, $5 plain and $5.25 flavored 16 ounce house Margaritas, $5.75 to $7.50 for 16 ounce premium Margaritas, $4 to $4.50 tequilas, $4 well drinks, $4.50 house wine by the glass.

Rattler’s Bar B Que: Monday to Friday 3-6:30 p.m., bar only, food priced between $1.50 and $5.00, 16 oz. draft beer $4.99, 20 oz. draft beer $5.99, house wine $6 to $9 a glass, cocktails between $7 and $9.

Route 66 Classic Grill: Happy Hour in the bar and patio only and not during special events, Monday through Friday 3pm until 6pm and again from 9pm until closing, Saturday 9pm until closing and Sunday 7pm until closing. $1 off draft beer, $1 off well drinks.

Sabor Cocina Mexicana: Mon – Fri 2PM – 6PM Bar or Patio only, Margaritas: De la Casa 100% Agave reposado tequila…6.50, Seasonal Flavor of the Day Served on the rocks… 6.50, Beer: Draft or Bottled…4.50. Well Drinks…5.00.   Botanitas: Sabor Duo Dips, Seasonal guacamole, Bean Dip, Tostaditas… 6.50, Taquitos: Shredded chicken, salsa verde, crema, queso fresco, guacamole…6.50, Cheese Quesadillas…6.00, Panuchos Yucatecos: Corn tortilla, black beans, cochinita, escabeche, habanero salsa…6.50. Subject to change without prior notice. Not available on holidays.

Salt Creek Grille Valencia: Featured Monday-Friday From 4-6:30pm in the Bar Only: Bites: [stuffed jumbo shrimp]$11 Stuffed with Horseradish & Bacon Wrapped, Chipotle Honey Sauce; [baked goat cheese marinara]$7 Sautéed Wild Mushrooms & Caramelized Onions, Served with Focaccia Toast; [artichoke & parmesan spinach dip]$7 Baked with Mozzarella & Parmesan Cheeses, Served with Tortilla Chips; [housemade chips]$5
 With Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese & Bacon, Served with Chipotle Aioli; [blackened chicken nachos]$8 Tortilla Chips with Blackened Chicken, Cheddar Cheese, Pinto Beans Jalapeno Peppers, Pico de Gallo & Sour Cream; [chicken salad lettuce cups]$9 Chicken, Pecans, Green Apple, Dried Cranberries, Shallots Greek Yogurt & Apple Cider Vinegar, Served in Lettuce Cups; [corned beef sliders]$8
Corned Beef with Chipotle Cole Slaw, Pickles, Swiss Cheese & Dijon Mustard; [creek sliders]$9
Mini Burgers on Hawaiian Buns with Blue Cheese Aioli & Wild Baby Arugula; [chicken tacos]$9
Blackened Chicken, Bacon, Cotija Cheese & Chipotle Cole Slaw Served with Pico de Gallo. Drink: [well drinks]$4,
[draft beers]$5, [bottled beers]$4 and [house wines by the glass]$5.

Sisley Italian Kitchen: All day every day in bar and lounge, well drinks and beer $3, Margaritas and House Wine $4, Selected call drinks, well Martinis and Cosmopolitans $5. Appetizers priced between $4 – $6.

Solita Tacos and Margaritas: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:15 pm, and for Reverse (Late Night) Happy Hour from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm. guests can enjoy a tiered menu of snacks and beverages ranging from $4.00 to $6.00 each. Naked Guacamole or a pair of Street Tacos like Wood Grilled Chicken, Crispy Fish and Tofu for $4 or for $5 there is Oak-Roasted Chicken, Pork Carnitas, Chorizo Sweet Potato and Black Bean or the Chicken Taquitos ($5). The only thing better than the signature Guacamole solita (served in a fried tortilla bowl and topped with diced mango, tomato, onion, Serrano chile and cilantro for $6), is pairing a $6 solita House, Frozen or Skinny Margarita from Beverage Director Colin Pflugradt with it. Well Drinks and glasses of wine like the Jade Mountain Merlot and Castle Rock Chardonnay are $5.

Valencia Wine Company: Sunday all day from 1 to 9 pm, Monday through Thursday 4 – 7 pm. Premium selection of wines by the glass $8 and $10 appetizers including empanadas and cheese plate.

Vines, $5 bites, $5 bartender specials as well as select wines, draft or bottled beer and “upgraded” well cocktails. (see photo)

Wine 661: All day Sunday from 3-10pm.

Wokcano Valencia: Monday all day, Tuesday – Thursday 3pm to 7pm and 9pm to 2am, Friday 3pm until 7pm, Saturday 11am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm and 9pm to 2am in lounge and sushi bar. Happy Hour food menu, $5 draft beer, $5 Sangria, $5 well drinks, $5 house wine, $5 Sake Bomb.

Wolf Creek Restaurant: Available in the bar only Monday 4pm until closing, Tuesday through Friday 4pm until 6pm, Saturday 8pm until closing. Happy Hour food menu, 25% off other appetizers, $1.50 off all pints and wine by the glass.  And 40% off on all wines by the bottle on Tuesdays from 4pm until closing for Wine Lover’s Night.

Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill: Happy Hour 3pm until 6pm in the bar, all wines by the glass or bottle are half price on Tuesdays.

Eve Bushman has been reading, writing, taking coursework and tasting wine for over 20 years.  She has obtained a Level Two Intermediate Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust, has been the subject of a 60-minute Wine Immersion video, authored “Wine Etiquette for Everyone” and recently served as a judge for the Long Beach Grand Cru. You can email Eve@EveWine101.com to ask a question about wine or spirits that may be answered in a future column. You can also seek her marketing advice via Eve@EveBushmanConsulting.com

From Wine Judge Rick Fraga: 2016 SF Chronicle Wine Comp, Part Two

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If you noticed, my favorites were distinctly different than the selected winners, though some of the winners were my second or third choices. (Editor’s Note: Part One ran on this blog on 2/20/16.) It was impressive to see the variety and quality of the best of class entries into the Sweepstakes level of the competition, especially when noticing the price points of the sweepstakes winning wines. The panel I worked with, Bob Ecker and Dick Mercer, were tasked with some fun and interesting wines.
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We evaluated Chardonnays $10.00-$13.99 and Other Red Varietals on Tuesday. Tasted through Merlot $31-$34.99 and Barbera $20 and above on Wednesday. Then we finished with Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio over $20 and Petite Sirah $33 and above on Thursday. The afternoons were tough days working our way through young and big bodied red wines, but we were all up for it as our panel all were fans of both Barbera and Petite Sirah.

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The first two nights of the competition were highlighted by Judges Dinners. The first on Tuesday night was hosted by Bob Fraser, the co-executive director of the competition. Due to the extreme weather it had to be relocated from his home to the Events Hall on the Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds. Even with the move it was an evening of good wine, good food, great company, a bit of blues harmonica and a few Sven and Ollie jokes (courtesy of Kent Rosenblum).

On Wednesday evening the Judges and Competition staff were hosted by the Wilson Family of Artisan Wines at their Mazzocco Winery Facility just outside of Healdsburg, CA. It was an evening of wine from each of the Wilson family of Wineries. This included Mazzocco, Wilson, Matrix, Soda Rock, DeLorimier, Pezzi King, Saint Anne’s Crossing and Jaxon Keyes. The meal was delicious, featuring Short Ribs and Polenta as the featured entree. A great time was had by all and the Wilson family along with the Mazzocco Winemaker, Antoine Favero, were gracious hosts.

The final evening, Thursday night, which is normally a free night for the judges to enjoy local area dinning in Sonoma County, had a new twist. One of our own Judges, Sue Straight (the Winewench as she is known to many) entertained many of her peers by performing with Manzanita Moon, a local area band that she fronts as a vocalist and harmonica player. The band played for a couple of hours at Ruth McGowan’s, a local brew pub in Cloverdale with dancing and general revelry being the evening’s theme.

The week was topped off on Friday morning with the Sweepstakes judging, whose results are listed earlier. There were over 50 judges participating with an audience to observe the finish to 4 days of extensive wine evaluation. It was a great week, as it has been for me for the previous 5 years as a judge.

The great part of this competition is that all of the results are publicly available at the competition’s website winejudging.com. On the site you can find all of the award and medal winners for the competition.

Once again I wish you all the best, as usual I believe, “Life is Too Short to Drink Bad Wine”. Have a Happy and prosperous 2016 and enjoy life! Cheers!

What’s NEW for Wine Affair 2015?

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What’s new this year from the Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley for the EIGHTH Annual Wine Affair with returning Title Sponsor Comfort Keepers In-Home Care? Let’s ask new event chair Pam Ingram, a name you may recognize for her years of service at RE/MAX of Santa Clarita.

SOR WINE SAVE 2015“Are you ready Santa Clarita?” Pam asks. “Ready to Sip, Stroll and Savor the Sounds of this year’s Wine Affair event on Sunday, October 18th? Enjoy your afternoon from 2 to 6 p.m. on Valencia Town Center Drive while listening to (and dancing to) some new bands, sample delicious food from some of our new, as well as longstanding, local restaurants – all the while sipping on a variety of wines you may not have tried before!”

Not to tease our supporters too much, at press time these are our participants, new for 2015 are in bold: Wolf Creek Restaurant, Wolf Creek Brewing Co., Fireman’s Brew, Pocock Brew, Mystic Hills Vineyard, Plan B Wine Cellars, Magnavino Cellars, Nuggucciet Cellars, Valencia Wine Co., Bellissimo Cellars, Robinson Ranch, C P Iconic Wines, Smokin’ Bar-B-Quties, solita Tacos & Margaritas, California Fish Grill, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Guarachi Wine Partners, Culinary Wonders, Sister House Thai Fusion, Hidden Havana, Pulchella Winery, Persia Lounge, JJs Bar & Grill w/Sangria, Kokolita, Truffles ’N’ Toffee, JLohr and so many more…including some magnum wines donated by local wine collectors.

Enjoy the cozy interiors and patios of Salt Creek Grille, Ro,Ma Jewelers, Valencia Wine Company, Pottery Barn, Blo-Out Lounge, Ivy Day Spa, Fifty-Six Clothing, The Open Book, Entourage Hair Studio, Color Me Mine, Vines Restaurant and Bar and Apollo’s Barber Shop…for four fun-filled hours.

Guests who purchase a 2015 VIP ticket will enjoy a special new treat this year – including the premium wine and delicious food they’ve come to expect at the event. The VIP Venue will be an exclusive area with its own live entertainment. You will also be entered into a drawing for gift baskets valued at $500 or more. New surprises (Did someone say “Wine Pull” Pam? “Why yes, wines valued at $30+ and more will be available for a $25 buy in.”) in store this year for those with VIP tickets, so get them while they last.

In addition to general and VIP tickets, sponsorship opportunities are available, such as “Crystal Decanter” Paul A Hughes/ Red Fox Hot Sauce, “Vintner” sponsor Valencia Acura, The Magazine of Santa Clarita, KHTS Hometown Station as well as “Barrel” sponsors RE/MAX of Valencia, Unruh Spine Center, Pam Ingram RE/MAX of Santa Clarita, RJohnston Interiors Inc., Skyline Home Loans, Old Republic Title Co., Aida & Bruce Weinstein, Advanced Audiology and Stern, Kory, Sreden & Morgan, Mission Valley Bank, McDowell Odom LLP, and J. David’s Custom Clothiers. Media supporters include SCVTV, The Signal, and Inside SCV Magazine. In Kind sponsors, QM Design Group, Global Protective Services, A-1 Party, Eve’s Wine 101. Our 2015 sponsors will be invited to a private party hosted and sponsored by Melanie & Jeff Meyer of Thrivent Financial.

Soroptimist International is a volunteer driven women’s service organization that was established over 75 years ago to improve the lives of women and girls. Proceeds from this year’s event will go towards our Women in Crisis, Women’s Health Issues and Celebrating Women in our local community. Together, we can spark community awareness, collaborate and change lives. We invite you to consider joining us as our corporate sponsor or purchase your tickets at www.sigscv.org.

To learn more about Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley, visit www.sigscv.org or contact Chair Pam Ingram at 661-312-4428 or contact@sigscv.org

SUN KING BREWERY CELEBRATES 6th ANNIVERSARY with JAMESTOWN REVIVAL

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Indianapolis, Ind. – Six years ago when Sun King Brewing Company began crafting Fresh•Local•Beer at the corner of Market Street and College Avenue hardly anyone noticed. Today the brewery has grown to become the second largest brewery in Indiana and is excited to announce their 6th Anniversary Party on Saturday, June 27th, 2015 at the brewery (135 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. 46202).

indexSKB VI will feature live music, Indy’s best food trucks, a great line up of limited release beers on tap, plus the release of our most anticipated seasonal beer Grapefruit Jungle I.P.A.

“Grapefruit Jungle makes the kids crazy, just like Rock and Roll.” said Sun King Owner/Head Brewer Dave Colt, “GFJ was designed as a tribute to the birth of rock and roll and features three distinct hops to mirror the three notes necessary to make a chord, which also happens to create an intense depth of flavor.”

The fun starts at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday June 27th in Sun King’s south parking lot. Indy’s own DJ Helicon setting the mood for the day and warming up the stage for Beech Grove native Brandon Whyde & The Devil’s Keep, who will be opening for San Diego’s dirty blues duo Little Hurricane.  The headliner for the evening’s festivities will be Austin, Texas based band Jamestown Revival playing their self described ‘Indie Rock with a Southern slant.’

Grapefruit Jungle (GFJ) is a classic American I.P.A. that was devised by head brewer Dave Colt and showcases hops from the Pacific Northwest to create an intense citrus hop flavor explosion that is reminiscent of biting into a fresh grapefruit.  For the third year in a row, GFJ will be released in its very own 16 oz. can, as well as on draft throughout central Indiana.

Tickets are available online (http://tinyurl.com/SKBVIParty) or at Sun King Brewery.  $15 tickets will be available June 1st – June 26th.  Day of show tickets will be $20.  The event will take place in the south parking lot of Sun King from 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (EST).  Event is for patrons 21 and over.

About Sun King Brewing Company

Sun King Brewing Company is the brainchild of Dave Colt and Clay Robinson. With the help of family and friends – Omar Robinson, Andy Fagg and Steve Koers – the first keg of Sun King beer rolled out the door for delivery in July 2009. Now available on tap and in cans at hundreds of locations around central Indiana, Sun King has grown into the second-largest beer brewer in the state of Indiana. The company’s commitment to handcrafted seasonal and specialty beers has been rewarded with multiple medals at the Indiana Brewers Cup, Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup competitions. Visit www.sunkingbrewing.com for more information.

About MOKB Presents:

Indianapolis-based MOKB Presents produces concerts and events throughout the Midwest.  Since forming in the fall of 2008, MOKB Presents has produced over 1000 of Indiana’s top cutting-edge concert events.  Past concerts include Bon Iver, The Lumineers, Sleigh Bells, The Civil Wars, Walk The Moon, Alabama Shakes, Band of Horses, The National, Sufjan Stevens, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Future Island, and many more.  As Indy’s top independent concert promoter, MOKB producse shows at variety of venues including Old National Centre, The HI-FI,  The Vogue,  Radio Radio, White Rabbit Cabaret, Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, and The Lawn at White River State Park.  Visit www.mokbpresents.com for more information.

Local Brew News: 8one8 Brewing UPDATE

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TARGET OPENING DATE 8-18-15

Some of you have followed us for years, months, weeks, days and we appreciate all the support! We’ve been busy working to get the 8one8 Brewery open. Check out our blog to read and see what we’ve been up to -> http://818brewing.com/home/

818backWe’re also excited to announce the 8one8 Brewing Founders Club! We’ve been overwhelmed with support and excitement during this hectic time of opening up our small batch Nano Brewery in the San Fernando Valley! The process to open is a journey and we want our early supporters to have the chance to be part of something special: Our Founders Club! This is the opportunity to join us and become a founding member. This club will be available for a limited time with limited number of members (total of 818 members)

 

CLUB BENEFITS:

** One Limited edition 8one8 Brewing Founding Member t-shirt with personalized number (1of818, 2of818 etc.) Will be available 1-2 weeks after order.

** One 22oz bomber of a limited edition special batch release from the brewery (we will brew and age this batch once the brewery is officially and legally opened) Available 3 months after opening!

** One membership card good for 10% discount on all brewery purchases! Events and special releases will be available to members first. Valid for one year

** Name mention on website and at the brewery location as a founding member.

 

One time membership dues of only $38.18

LIMITED TIME – LIMITED MEMBERS – JOIN TODAY AND BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER! SHIRT-MOCKUP

CLICK HERE TO JOIN! -> http://bit.ly/8one8_FOUNDERS_CLUB

Bryan and Derrick thank you for the support and we would appreciate passing this info about 8one8 Brewing to friends, family, co-workers and your favorite local watering hole! CHEERS!
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8one8 Brewing, LLC
8951 De Soto Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91304

Soroptimist Int’l. of Greater SCV Announces The 7th Annual Wine Affair

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Join Soroptimist of Greater Santa Clarita Valley, and returning Title Sponsor Comfort Keepers In-Home-Care, to sip wine, enjoy the sounds of live music, and savor tastings of delicious food, as you stroll many venues on Town Center Drive, in support of health programs for women and girls… Sunday, October 26th 2 to 6 p.m.  In additional to general admission, fabulous VIP and sponsorship opportunities are available, such as “Vintner” sponsors The Magazine of Santa Clarita, as well as “Barrel” sponsors Copy Cat Printing, Re/Max of Valencia & Re/Max of Santa Clarita, J. David’s Clothiers, and Global Protective Services!  Media supporters include KHTS am-1220, SCVTV, the Signal, Valley Publications, Joie de Vivre Photographie and QM Design Group.

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Many Town Center venues are opening their doors to our revelry:  Salt Creek Grille, Valencia Wine Company, La Soie Bridal, Pottery Barn, Blo-Out Lounge, Ivy Day Spa, Cache, J. David Clothiers, Hot Wings, Apollo’s Barber Shop… along with restaurant and wine participants such as Wolf Creek Brewing Co., Fireman’s Brew, Mystic Hills, Pinot’s Palette, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Truffles’N’Toffee… with more to be announced… Mmmm!

Soroptimist International is an international volunteer service organization founded in 1921 for business and professional women of all ages, cultures and ethnic groups. The mission of this organization is to improve the lives of women and girls in Santa Clarita Valley and throughout the world.

If you wish to learn more about Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley, visit www.sigscv.org or contact President Pam Ingram at: contact@sigscv.org.

One Week From Today Will You Meet Us at Vine 2 Wine?

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Yes, once again we are attending Vine 2 Wine in support of local non-profit cancer-fighter Circle of Hope.  Last week we ran an article about the new Barley to Brew and today we have an updated wine list of what you peeps will be tasting.

vine 2 wine classic 2014 logoAlong with that, don’t forget that there will be food, a silent auction and live music that may make you want to tear up the dance floor – another new item this year.

Now, without further adieu, this is what will be waiting for you on August 16, 6pm, at Cal Arts:

Updated Wine List as of August 6, 2014:

Au Bon Climat

Castoro Cellers

Caymus

Clayhouse Wines

Chamisal Vineyards

Coruce Vineyard

Donati Family Vineyards

Dry Creek Vineyard

Empson – Italian importers

Fratelli Perata

Forefront by Pine Ridge

Golden Star Vineyards

Groth Reserve – Oakville

Groth – Sauvignon Blanc

Harmony Cellars

Hug Cellers

J. Lohr Vineyards

J &J Cellers

Kiamie Wine Cellars

Larson Champagne

Layer Cake

Laetitia Vineyards

Louis Martini Vineyard

Lucinda & Millie

Lucy Wine

Nadeau Family Vintners

Nadia

Nuggucciet Cellars

One True Vine Cellars – St Helena

Opolo Vineyards

Pear Valley

Penman Springs

Pine Ridge – Vineyards

Pulchella Winery

Quady Winery

Raymond Winery

Reyes Winery

River Star Vineyards

Scharffenberger – Reality One

Shannon Ridge Vineyards & Winery

Silver Oak – Alexander Valley

SteelHead – Vineyards

Tackett Family Vinyards

Toad Hollow

Tolo Cellars

Trefethen Family Vinyards

Valley of The Moon

Vigilance Winery & Cellars

Zaca Mesa

Vine 2 Wine Classic Introduces Barley 2 Beer on August 16, 2014 At CALARTS

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Where else to grab a beer than the Vine 2 Wine Classic! Did I just read that right, you ask? Beer at a wine event?  You absolutely read that correctly. In the past, Circle of Hope’s Vine 2 Wine Classic has had a beer garden, which started out with 3 beers in 2011, then 6 beers in 2012. Last year, the 2013’s Vine 2 Wine Classic brought out 12 different beers to taste in the Moe Hafizi Beer Garden at CALARTS, which was a great success, and one we didn’t think we could top!  Well, 2014 Circle of Hope Inc. and the Vine 2 Wine Classic committee is introducing our Barley 2 Brew section that will join our amazing Vine 2 Wine wineries in the main gallery, again at CALARTS this year. Here you will find 30 different Craft Brews, which will offer 60 plus different tastings for your pleasure, encompassing 60 feet of beer bliss. We are very excited to team up with Simon & Shannon Mee, owners of the Newhall Refinery Gastro Pub and the Egg Plantation, to provide us with a great line up of beers to taste. Here is a list of who will be there as of this article release:

3c074a_586286ce66e1460a8b4d2f4488b3a517.jpg_srz_p_337_149_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srzAlaskan Brewing Company, Anderson Valley Brewing Company, Angel City Brewery, Deschutes Brewery, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Golden Road Brewery, Kinetic Brewing Company, Stone Brewing Company, and SCV’s very own local Wolf Creek Brewing Company.

Do you prefer an American Pale Ale like Stone Pale Ale or a Robust Porter like Deschutes Black Butte, or does your taste lie somewhere in between?  If you’d like to learn more about the many styles of craft beer being produced this is a great opportunity to sample a vast variety of beers and decide for yourself. If you’re a beer aficionado you won’t want to miss this event. The Vine 2 Wine Classic is August 16th at CALARTS from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.

One low price gets you unlimited tastings of hundreds of amazing wines and beers.  If that’s not enough, we’ll have wonderful tastings of signature foods from our local restaurants and caters.  Those of you with a sweet tooth – have no fear; our great bakeries and confectioneries will have something very special for you.

Local crooner Jimmy Carnelli and his band will be providing the entertainment again this year. If you want to work off some of your food or libations, you can cut a rug on the Vine 2 Wine Classic dance floor!

If you haven’t attended the Circle of Hopes Vine 2 Wine Classic, you don’t want to miss it this year. Several guests from last year commented that they had no idea how large this event was.

Come out and spend the evening with us, you will have a great evening inside CALARTS in the Main Gallery.  Tell your friends about it!

Come for the Wines! Come for the Craft Beer!  Come for the Culinary Delights! Come for the Entertainment!

Buy your tickets today at www.vine2wineclassic.com

Remember, 100% of the money raised stays in SCV!

Circle of Hope Inc. (Making a difference today for a brighter future tomorrow!)