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Celebrate “National Wine Day” Only at Agua Dulce Vineyards on 5/25 for only $10

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$10/Person advance tickets, $15/Door: includes Wine Tasting, Commemorative Wine Glass, Tour & BBQ: http://www.aguadulcewinery.com/page.php?page_name=events

Agua Dulce Winery will be observing National Wine Day with a festive celebration on their “Vine to Wine” 90-acre vineyard and winery. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy wine tasting, music, guided tours of their state-of-the-art cellar, cigar rolling, and a complimentary gourmet sausage barbecue.

The family-owned and operated winery recently established the award-winning Sierra Pelona Valley Appellation, where ideal soil and climate conditions have produced over 75 international wine awards over the last ten years.

Guests can stroll the vineyards, see the various grapes and view the exquisite French, Hungarian and American oak barrels used in their cellar to oak age their wines, all of which provide the building blocks of Southern California’s Vine to Wine facility.

Agua Dulce Winery invites all Santa Clartia Valley wine enthusiasts to join this “Vine to Wine” experience, as the winery is located less than 30 minutes north of downtown Newhall. For reservations please call 661-268-7402.

Festivities begin at noon.

http://www.aguadulcewinery.com/page.php?page_name=events

Brought to you by Reyes Winery: The Inaugural Sierra Pelona Wine Fest

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Your little every-ready bunny (not-so-fresh from the tummy flu) did her best to cover the first Sierra Pelona Wine Fest hosted by Reyes Winery last Saturday.  It was an event locals just couldn’t miss – as it seemed that I ran into friends at every tasting table!

The weather, albeit a little windy, was picture perfect – lots of people snapped lots of photos – and a beautiful frame was set to check out new wines, foods and lifestyle vendors.

Each guest was handed a swag bag with several goodies, including a program (thanks for the shout out to Eve’s Wine 101 Consulting that helped market the event to Santa Clarita folks) and a Save the Date notice for next year’s event: April 26, 2014.  A portion of the ticket sales benefited the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Foundation.

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Reyes Winery was fresh from winning three medals – the day before the fest – at the Critics Challenge International Wine Competition!  One more reason to give them a taste, eh?

Reyes Winery borders Agua Dulce Winery, and Steve Wizan, the General Manager for Agua Dulce Winery was having fun entertaining tasters and talking about his own winery’s upcoming events.

Donna Harris is the winemaker for the Harris Wine Biz.  She is making wine from the vineyards formerly owned by Leona Valley.  Harris said she obtained the land via a short sale and it was a good purchase.  At their booth the wines were paired with several Pampered Chef items.  Apparently you can contact them to schedule a wine tasting and Pampered Chef party combined.  Donna bottled wines just for us to taste that day, so we had a barrel tasting.  I enjoyed her 2011 Petit Verdot the most.

Juan Alonso, chef and owner of Le Chene, served up some cured meats next door to his winemaking partner, Stephen Hemmert.  As usual, these two friends pair well together.

Thomas Lukas was very popular with his non-commercial wines from his “Bobcat Winery.”  Thomas makes wines with local grapes, along with some of his local winemaking pals, and it’s always interesting to see what different winemakers will do with the same grapes.

Sharon Lindquist, my wine pal that is also a Dove Chocolatier, had some kind of chocolate and cinnamon coated almonds and a decadent orange truffle.  The first made my mouth water for the second.

Sharon Lindquist

Two Hearts Vineyard, hands-down, was creating a buzz at the fest.  I adore Kerry and Susie Clark, the winemaking couple that buys local grapes and juice from all over the globe to create dozens of varietals.  My husband and I have been fans for years (Ed loves the Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and I love those and the whites too).  Not going commercial, I’m hoping to convince Susie to create a Facebook page so people can learn where they will be pouring next as they support many wine events.

I wish I could have stopped at the Mascari Vineyard table, but it was packed.  I’ve had Danny Mascari wines every year, so no doubt a new crowd had their turn!

Teri Diamond, the artist behind Precision Cutting and Engraving, is a local engraver in Santa Clarita that loves to do personalization with wine – creating unique wine charms, working with wood, glass and more.  Teri had recently donated two lovely wine glasses to our WiSH event, engraved with charging horses, and today she surprised me with a bottle of J. Lohr Cabernet engraved with my name on it! TeriDiamond@sbcglobal.net

Teri Diamond, Precision Cutting & Engraving

Pulchella Winery, another winery that pours at local events but also has a tasting room in downtown Newhall, was also very popular at the fest.  Both owners/winemakers Nate Hasper and Steve Lemley were there.  I was happy to see my friend, and fellow wine writer, Denise Lowe setting up some time for a private interview with these two remarkable men.

Custom Caterers, located right in Newhall, served up an amazing Ahi Poke and seared Ahi skewers.  The owner, Richard Ortiz, used to own La Rumba.  I’d like to see them at MORE events.

Santa Paula Distributors had several spirits (rum, tequila and vodka) I was itching to try…but my tummy was not up for that.  Come to find out that they are right here in Castaic, so I’m hoping for a “make-up” tasting soon.

From Cheers@All Corked Up, Ada, owner Al Robles’ sister-in-law, was serving awesome spinach empanadas.  Al, along with co-owner Terri Rivera, are often asked to share their foods at events; and we’re lucky to have them!

Cyndee Donato, a partner at Antelope Valley Winery, was also doing a swift business of pouring for guests that hadn’t made it out to the AV for their wines.

Cindy Smith, formerly of local RSVP Catering, had people clamoring to try her spicy Bacon Jam…and other delectable treats from her new company, Red Haute, at the same location in Newhall.  661-291-1155

Chocolatier Vladimir, Truffles n' Toffee

Truffles n’ Toffee, was serving up homemade chocolates that were infused only with Reyes Winery wines.  People readily paid $15 for a box of 9 little guys nestled in a box.  See their entire line-up of chocolates on their website, my husband loves their toffee.

Coruce Vineyards, making wine with grapes grown in Sierra Pelona vineyards, and then they are sent to Bob Balentine in Paso Robles to turn the grapes into wines.  I enjoyed the 2012 Paso Viognier.  info@CoruceVineyards.com

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Sommelier Tom Stangl in the VIP tent

Trays to hold wine glasses by Carlos Bacelar and Co

l-r- Steve Iland, Roman Weiser, Doug Gould, Jeff Jacobson

Coreen Savikko and Bruce Burch, Coruce vineyards

Portos traveled a distance

Doug Gould, pouring his own Short Lil Bastard wine

Shaunt Printsian and Michelle Crooks for Custom Caterers

Donna Harris, Harris Wine Biz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wine, Beer and Spirits

Coruce Vineyards, Chavez Vineyards, Diosa Tequila, Donna Harris Wine Biz, High Desert Cellars, Mike Rinn Wines, Mascari Vineyard in Bouquet Canyon, Montalvo Tequila,  Naked Rebel Winery, Oreana Winery, Pulchella Winery, Reyes Winery, Steve Hemmert Vineyards, Two Hearts Vineyards, Winehouse Vineyards, 88 Tequila Co. Anheuser-Busch, Bobcat Winery, Douglas Gould, Golden Star Vineyards, Malagon Winery,  Montalvo Tequila, Mi Rancho Tequila, Crillon Importers, San Antonio Winery.

Miscellaneous Boutique Items

Pour Wine and Bites, Blanca Ortiz Casual Cool Jewelry, Bling Your Glass, Bacelar Wood Works, Twisted Staves, M Cigars, Patina Soul, Yoga Works.

Gourmet Bites

California Bakery, Cheers At All Corked Up, Gourmet Blends, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, Gourmet Tamale Factory, Le Chene French Cuisine, Naked Juice, Natcheryl Organic Café, Truffles n Toffee, The Whole Wheatery, Mickey’s Mommas BBQ, Mi Dolce Vita Cupcakery, Pampered Chef, Valley Wing Pit, Thelma’s and Luis Restaurant, Gourmet Blends, Red Haute, Raspado Express, Custom Caterers, Organo Gold Coffee.

Art Exhibit

Featured work by Lalo Garcia, Rosa Alvarez, Luis Villanueva, Ricardo Ortega and a classical art exhibit will featuring the paintings of Virginia Miranda and her art students, and the paintings of Winemaker Robert Reyes.

Sponsors

Union Bank, Galpin Motors, Southern California Edison, Golf Cars LA, All American Container, Power Media Group, Adam and Al Gottfried of Tee It Up Radio Network INC, The Whole Wheatery, Country Journal, Andy Gump, Max Mart Drapery,  Steve’s Valencia Florist, Robinson Ranch Golf Club, Newhall Ice Co., Antelope Valley Winery, Advanced Smile Dentistry, Buca di Bepo, Trader Joe’s, Outback Restaurant, Wolf Creek Brewery, Reyes Winery and others.

About the Sierra Pelona Valley Viticultural Area of California

In the Sierra Pelona Mountains of the Southern California just 30 miles north of downtown Los Angeles lies California’s most recently established American Viticultural Area, the Sierra Pelona Valley AVA. The untouched natural beauty provides the perfect environment for burgeoning vineyards, boutique wineries and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy a day of discovery and relaxation exploring the area’s fine wineries and tasting rooms.

Don’t forget the date! Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival is this Saturday: April 20!

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Cheers Reyes Wine Lovers,

Experience the beauty of LA’s own Wine Country when the Sierra Pelona Valley Vintners Association hold their 1st Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival on Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Reyes Winery in Agua Dulce.  Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital.

Because you love our award-winning wines, come enjoy even more brands and varietals from our vintners, premium brew masters, and boutique spirits from local producers.   Also, indulge in gourmet bites such as artisanal chocolates, tamales, and fresh breads — all paired perfectly with a day full of live entertainment, art, and activities including An Early Morning Vineyard Hike with Winemaker Robert Reyes, Latin American and Classical Art Exhibit, live music, lifestyle auction and raffle.

Purchase 4 tickets before April 15 and receive a bonus gift of 2010 Reyes Winery Merlot valued $23 to be picked up at the festival. For more on the festival and to purchase, please visit reyeswinery.com/spv-winefestival.

For more on the festival and to purchase tickets please visit, reyeswinery.com/spv-winefestival.

Please like us on Facebook for updates. https://www.facebook.com/ReyesWinery

More Upcoming Events to Enjoy at Reyes Winery are:

Friday April 26, 2013, 5pm-8pm. Ladies night out. $25 per person includes 2 glasses of wine and hors d’oeuvres on our North Terrace.  Come mingle with other ladies and enjoy some delicious appetizers and talk about wine, weather, or anything wonderful!  Please purchase tickets in our tasting room on online at http://www.reyeswinery.com/events. ($36 value)

Saturday May 5, 1pm-4pm. Taste of the Town.  It’s easy to understand why Child & Family Center’s Taste of the Town has been voted “Best Charity Event in the SCV” three years in a row by a poll of local residents. Featuring more than 40 of Santa Clarita’s best restaurants, caterers, and wine and beer purveyors, all offering samples of their finest in the beautiful garden setting of Mann Biomedical Park, it’s always an incredibly good time for everyone. Everyone in attendance will be treated to a “taste” of unlimited food and drink samples for the all-inclusive price of $65. As a special thank you and to commemorate the 25th anniversary celebration, tickets for the reserved seating area are offered at $100, a $25 discount!  Crowd favorite Mark LeVang and Friends returns to perform live music on stage, a live and a “Super Silent auction”, Taste of the Town Marketplace, opportunity drawing and a champagne diamond drop will round out the exciting day.

Saturday May 11, 2013 8am-12pm Reyes Winery Hike of the Serra Pelona Mountains $40 per person. It includes a two hour hike through the Sierra Pelona Mountains, a light n healthy lunch, tour and tasting. Robert Reyes will guide you on a medium-advance level hike through the Sierra Pelona Mountains. You will have views of the beautiful valley from the 4000ft elevation. It’s a 7 mile hike. When you return from your hike, you may freshen up, and then have a light n healthy lunch. Next, off to the Reyes tasting room for a tasting of 5 wines. Finally, off to take a special tour of the property and our barrel room and sample 2 wines that are still in the barrels. Please purchase tickets in our tasting room on online at http://www.reyeswinery.com/events. ($52 value)

May 18, Winemaker dinner $85, prepaid $75 5pm.You will be tantalized with each gourmet wine infused course. Eat your dinner which each course will be paired with a wine that matches like a dream. The winemaker will enlighten you about the winery and its history.

Friday May 31, 2013, 5pm-8pm. Ladies night out. $25 per person includes 2 glasses of wine and hors d’oeuvres on our North Terrace.  Come mingle with other ladies and enjoy some delicious appetizers and talk about wine, weather, or anything wonderful!  Please purchase tickets in our tasting room on online at http://www.reyeswinery.com/events. ($36 value)

June 8-9, 2013 LA Wine Fest.  www.lawinefest.com – at Raleigh Studios. Sat 2pm-6pm, Sun noon-5pm. 350+ Wineries, seminars, food trucks, cheese, beer & more! Follow our Tweets @LAWineFest. The 8th Annual LAWineFest, will once again offer Angelenos an opportunity to sample award-winning wines from more than a dozen countries, alongside food truck nibbles and gourmet treats. Dubbed “LA’s largest educational wine festival,” the two-day festival features a variety of tasting classes taught by wine and spirits professionals, international cuisine to sample, live entertainment, and hundreds of wines, beers, and spirits to try.

July 2013 (date coming soon) Bottling event $85, prepaid $75 noon-4pm.You will enjoy a gourmet wine infused BBQ lunch while enjoying our newest releases. You will receive a tour of the bottling line; to learn the process of bottling our wine. Then you will take home a bottle that was just processed and enjoy it later.

September 2013 (date coming soon) Harvest party$85, prepaid $75 11am-4pm.You will enjoy a gourmet wine infused meal while enjoying the view of the lush vineyard. Enjoy stomping grapes on a beautiful fall afternoon. Take pleasure in tasting our award winning wines while indulging in our desert bar.

1st Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival Promises the Perfect Combination of Wine, Food, Music, Art & Philanthropy

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– Sierra Pelona Valley Vintners Association will hold its 1st Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival on Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Reyes Winery in Agua Dulce.  Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. Guests will receive a complimentary commemorative tasting glass and plate, a specialty gift bag, and free parking.  They will also enjoy a “ticketless” wine tasting and gourmet fancy food samplings — all paired perfectly with a day full of live entertainment, art, and activities including:

Also, a classical art exhibit will feature the paintings of Virginia Miranda and her art students, and the paintings of Winemaker Robert Reyes.

  • Live Music from the bands;  Sierra Highway and Still Moving Project.
  • Silent Auction and Raffle items will include Wine & Dine gift certificates; a variety of other wines, gift packages, artwork, certificates; and many more exciting items from the event’s sponsors*.

*Sponsors for the event include: Galpin Motors, Union Bank of California, Southern California Edison, Golf Cars LA, Bennet Honey,  All American Container, Power Media Group, Adam and Al Gottfried of Tee It Up Radio Network INC, Santa Clarita Valley TV, The Whole Wheatery, Outback, Country Journal, Mail America, Steve’s Valencia Florist, Robinson Ranch Golf Club, Newhall Ice Co., Antelope Valley Winery, Imagination Works,  Urbane Café,  Icelandic Glacial, M Cigars, Sees Candies, Star Protective Services, Anheuser Busch, and Reyes Winery.

To purchase tickets for the First Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival, please visit reyeswinery.com/spv-winefestival. Prepaid general admission tickets are $65.00 and $75.00 at the door. Exclusive V.I.P. Access Event Passes will be available online at $90.00 until April 15. After April 15, V.I.P. passes will return to their original price of $100.00. Combination Vineyard Hike & Event Pass is an all-day pass offered at $100/person and spaces are limited.

Reyes Winery is located at 10262 Sierra Highway in Agua Dulce, CA 91390. For directions, visit http://goo.gl/maps/nZG97

About the Sierra Pelona Valley Viticultural Area of California

In the Sierra Pelona Mountains of the Southern California just 30 miles north of downtown Los Angeles lies California’s most recently established American Viticultural Area, the Sierra Pelona Valley AVA. The untouched natural beauty provides the perfect environment for burgeoning vineyards, boutique wineries and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy a day of discovery and relaxation exploring the area’s fine wineries and tasting rooms. For information on how to make the most of your time in Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Country, join the Sierra Pelona Valley Vintner’s on Facebook. And follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ReyesWinery.

Eve Has Seven Questions for Barry Goldfarb, the New Owner Agua Dulce Winery (And two events too!)

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Barry Goldfarb is a busy man, not unlike other winery owners.  He lives in Bel Air and yet travels to his winery, Oreana, in both the Santa Barbara and Paso Robles locations, and Agua Dulce Winery every week.  Who is Barry Goldfarb?  Let’s ask…

EB: Since you took ownership of Agua Dulce Vineyards, now known as Agua Dulce Winery, what can visitors expect to find that is the same?  What will they find that is different?

BG: What is the same is the wine. I have been aware of Agua Dulce Wine for years and always believed they made fantastic wine, even world class. For the past twenty years we have run successful wineries with award winning wines and few exhibit the flavor characteristics and taste profiles of many of the Agua Dulce varietals. What is different and evolving is everything else. We have made big capital investments in our cellar, including equipment and oak barrel inventory.  The physical transformation from day one has been remarkable. The entire 90-acre ranch is more user friendly.  The grounds have been updated with a spectacular gazebo and outdoor patio seating and picnic areas. We have also updated much of the irrigation system to insure a continuation of the growth of the exceptional grapes we grow in our Sierra Pelona Appellation.

EB: Tell the people of the Santa Clarita Valley who Barry Goldfarb is.

BG: Outside of the Army and college I have never lived outside of Los Angeles. I am a businessman who sold his start up company twenty years ago and followed his passion for wine. I am a father of two and a husband of 30 years.

EB: Why wine?

BG: As a child wine was always associated with joy, life, friends and family. For the past twenty years everyday of my life has been filled with joy, family and friends.  I am truly blessed.

EB: What is your vision for the future of Agua Dulce Winery wines.

BG: Our focus every single day is on the wine. The opportunity exists to make world-class wine consistently. We preside in the Sierra Pelona Valley Appellation. It is an area with the perfect combination of climate and soil to grow exceptional grapes.  A state of the art cellar filled with 1500 oak barrels from Hungary, France and the United States allow us to age each varietal specifically. Our vision is to bring wine enthusiasts from around the world and enjoy extraordinary wine.

EB: Wine Blending parties?  Hosting meet-up groups?  Car shows?  A gazebo and outdoor entertaining venue  The starting place for the future Santa Clarita Valley Wine Trail?   That’s the news we’ve been hearing.  It sounds like Agua Dulce Winery isn’t just under new ownership, it seems like you are the city’s latest venue for events too?  Please explain.

BG: What can I say, we throw a helluva party.  In the past two plus years we have added over 2000 new wine club members. They are a group of wonderful and fun people who have inspired us to give them incredible experiences each week at the winery; from our Barbeque Rib Cook Off to our Winemaker Dinners. Mothers Day where all moms drink free to our Fathers Day of Weenies and Wine. Positive word of mouth entices different groups form all over Los Angeles County to inquire about the use of our facilities and events of all kinds are born. We can accommodate everyone and give them a memorable day.  We truly are “Napa, Only 6 hours closer.”

Agua Dulce Winery is a 90 acre fully operational winery and vineyard located just 45 minutes north of Downtown Los Angeles and is recognized as Los Angeles County’s leading fine wine grower and producer.

EB: You know wine, in fact you have multiple wine labels, how does Agua Dulce fit into your wine portfolio and what is your business model for ADW?

GB: Outside of Agua Dulce Winery we currently wholesale close to 200,000 cases of wine to retail outlets across the country. Our model here is different. Agua Dulce Winery is a “Local Winery”, a local destination for wine lovers everywhere. We are Los Angeles County’s largest winery and wine producer.

EB: On a Google search of your name your Commencement Speech at Chapman University during the Global Entrepreneurship Week of 2008 came up.  Give us a tip on how to make a winery succeed…in a wine/nut shell.

GB: Great wine, hardworking dedicated people and a commitment to excellence.

(Excerpted from Chapman University, where Goldfarb sits on the Board of Trustees: Barry Goldfarb is an entrepreneur with eclectic interests. He currently owns and operates three successful wineries in California, Oreana Winery in Paso Robles and Santa Barbara, Agua Dulce Winery, in Agua Dulce. He serves as a member of Chapman University’s Board of Trustees and is a director of The Brandman Foundation, which is involved with charities around the world including Chapman University and Brandman University.)

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On another note, want to join Eve for a wine blending class at Agua Dulce Winery?  See below:

Agua Dulce Winery is pleased to announce a new event, “Blending Basics – Winemaking 101”, on Saturday, March 23 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by Eve Bushman of Eve’s Wine 101.

Back by popular demand, the wine blending class is open to non-members. Guests begin as novice winemakers after learning a brief history on blending and then they are handed carafes of wine, test tubes for measuring and given free rein to experiment with classic blends. After two hours of ‘taste testing’ the graduating class of winemakers create their own label for their first vintage and can take their bottle home.

Bushman added, “All I know is after years of writing about wine events, this is the first blending class I’ve been to – so I’m inviting my Facebook friends, twitter pals and Wine 101 readers to join me! It’s surely to be a fun, and messy time!”

The $59 per person charge includes the class, the tasting, a custom label, a take home bottle – and a light cheese platter. Advance reservations required, limited seating. To learn more about this event, read Genesis Moss’s coverage of a class she attended last year: http://www.genesismoss.com/blog/wine-class-agua-dulce-vineyards/
Call for reservations. 661-268-7402! http://www.aguadulcewinery.com/

 

Or “Cars and Coffee”

Classic Car Sundays Announced at Agua Dulce Winery

Starting Sunday, March 24th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Showcase your Classic Car and Receive 2 for 1 Wine Tastings!

The new owners at Agua Dulce Winery wanted to share their expansive grounds by starting “Classic Car Sundays” beginning on March 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bring your classic car, find a spot to show it off near their new large gazebo and then enjoy two for one wine tastings –  a $7 dollar value – while enjoying a picnic lunch from items you can purchase from their tasting room delicatessen if you like, then have some coffee and relax while watching the cars.  Families welcome, no reservations are needed, no fees to participate and no rules about just how classic your car has to be.  9640 Sierra Highway, Agua Dulce, CA, 91390, 661-268-7402  www.aguadulcewinery.com

Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival Announces the Addition of an Early Morning Vineyard Hike Adventure

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY (January 20, 2013) – Winemaker Robert Reyes will lead an early morning Festival Vineyard Hike into the Sierra Pelona Foothills, on Saturday January 26, 2013 beginning promptly at 8:00 a.m. until 10:00a.m. The hike will begin at Reyes Winery, where the festival is being held, which is located just 45 miles north of downtown Los Angeles.  Hikers will gather at Reyes Winery by 7:30am to begin an intermediate level hike that will ascend into the foothills to nearly 4,000 feet and across the scenic ridge overlooking the valley and vineyards.  Hikers will be able to learn about the vineyards and the amazing terroir that produces some of the area’s award winning wines. Hikers will also get to choose to hike the 2-hour advanced level trail or to take the 1.5-hour intermediate level route.

After the hike, participants will enjoy breakfast at the Sweetwater Café at the group rate of only $15.00 per person (including tax and tip). After breakfast, the hikers will attend The First Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital*.

Hikers may purchase their combination Vineyard Hike & Event Pass using the group discount code of 145FH by clicking on reyeswinery.com/spv-winefestival.  The discount code enables hikers to purchase their all-day event pass at a group rate of only $65/person*.  The combination all-day pass for the Hike & Wine Festival Pass is valued at $100/person.

The wine festival will take place following the hike and breakfast, Saturday January 26, 2013 from 12 noon to 4p.m. at Reyes Winery.  The festival will celebrate the recently established AVA, The Sierra Pelona Valley Appellation. Over 20 of California’s best boutique wineries will be joining Reyes Winery to pour at the event. Additionally, guests will be treated to gourmet food pairings from highly acclaimed Los Angeles area chefs and artisanal food makers. There will also be live music; a Latin American Art Exhibit; a gift boutique; and an expansive silent auction including a chance to tour the Sees Candy Factory and the Anheuser Busch brewery.

Reyes Winery is located at 10262 Sierra Highway in Agua Dulce, CA 91390. For directions, visit http://goo.gl/maps/nZG97

About the Sierra Pelona Valley Viticultural Area of California

Nestled in the Sierra Pelona Mountains of the Southern California, just 30 miles north of downtown Los Angeles lays California’s newest American Viticultural Area, the Sierra Pelona Valley AVA. The untouched natural beauty provides the perfect environment for burgeoning vineyards, boutique wineries and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy a day of discovery and relaxation exploring the area’s fine wineries and tasting rooms. For information on how to make the most of your time in Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Country, join the Sierra Pelona Valley Vintner’s on Facebook. And follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ReyesWinery.

1st Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival Promises the Perfect Combination of Wine, Food, Music, Art & Philanthropy

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JANUARY 17, 2013 (Los Angeles, CA) – Sierra Pelona Valley Vintners Association will hold its 1st Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival on Saturday, January 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Reyes Winery in Agua Dulce.  Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital*. Guests will receive a complimentary commemorative tasting glass and plate, a specialty gift bag, and free parking.  They will also enjoy a “ticketless” wine tasting and gourmet fancy food samplings — all paired perfectly with a day full of live entertainment, art, and activities including:

•                Wine, Beer and Spirits Tastings from, among others: Agua Dulce Winery, Alonso Family Vineyards, Antelope Valley Winery, Bacelar Wines, Coruce Vineyards, Chavez Vineyards, Diosa Tequila, Donna Harris Wine Biz, High Desert Cellars, Mike Rinn Wines, Mascari Vineyard in Bouquet Canyon, Montalvo Tequila,  Naked Rebel Winery, Oreana Winery, Pulchella Winery, Reyes Winery, Steve Hemmert Vineyards, Two Hearts Vineyards, Vampire Winery, Winehouse Vineyards, 88 Tequila Co.

•                Gourmet Bites from: California Bakery, Cheers At All Corked Up, Gourmet Blends, Dove Chocolate Discoveries, Gourmet Tamale Factory, Le Chene French Cuisine, Naked Juice, Natcheryl Organic Café,   Pinch Me Seasonings, PK’s Chocolates,  Roman Holiday Wine Lounge, Salt Creek Grille Catering,  Truffles n Toffee, The Whole Wheatery.

•               An Early Morning Vineyard Hike, an optional activity with the purchase of the Hike & Wine Festival Pass. The hike will begin at Reyes Winery, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Winemaker Robert Reyes will lead the ascent into the Sierra Pelona Foothills to nearly 4,000 feet and across the scenic ridge overlooking the valley and vineyards.  Hikers will learn about the vineyards and terroir on the 2-hour advanced level trail or they can take the 1.5-hour intermediate level route and afterwards enjoy breakfast at the Sweetwater Café. (Cost of breakfast not included in pass).

•               VIP Treatment, an exclusive opportunity with purchase of a VIP Pass, for a private Winemaker’s tour and barrel tasting including early entrance at 11 a.m.; V.I.P. lounge reserve wine tasting paired with gourmet lunch; plus all general admission ticket benefits. (Only a limited amount of VIP passes are available).

•                Art Exhibit featuring Lalo Garcia, Rosa Alvarez, Luis Villanueva, and Ricardo Ortega.  Guests will experience a new expression for sacred spaces representing ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity as expressed by some of LA’s most esteemed Latin American artists.

Also, a classical art exhibit will feature the paintings of Virginia Miranda and her art students, and the paintings of Winemaker Robert Reyes.

•                Live Music from the bands: R-Buckle-Road ,  Sierra Highway Music Band, and Still Moving Project.

•                Silent Auction and Raffle items will include Wine & Dine gift certificates; a variety of other wines, gift packages, artwork, certificates; and many more exciting items from the event’s sponsors*.

*Sponsors for the event include: Galpin Motors, Union Bank of California, Southern California Edison, Golf Cars LA, All American Container, Power Media Group, Adam and Al Gottfried of Tee It Up Radio Network INC, Santa Clarita Valley TV, The Whole Wheatery, Country Journal, Mail America,  Steve’s Valencia Florist, Robinson Ranch Golf Club, Newhall Ice Co., Antelope Valley Winery, and Reyes Winery.

To purchase tickets for the First Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival, please visit reyeswinery.com/spv-winefestival. Prepaid general admission tickets are $65.00 and $75.00 at the door. Exclusive V.I.P. Access Event Passes will be available online at $90.00 until January 20. After January 20, V.I.P. passes will return to their original price of $100.00. Combination Vineyard Hike & Event Pass is an all-day pass offered at $100/person and spaces are limited.

Reyes Winery is located at 10262 Sierra Highway in Agua Dulce, CA 91390. For directions, visit http://goo.gl/maps/nZG97

About the Sierra Pelona Valley Viticultural Area of California

In the Sierra Pelona Mountains of the Southern California just 30 miles north of downtown Los Angeles lies California’s most recently established American Viticultural Area, the Sierra Pelona Valley AVA. The untouched natural beauty provides the perfect environment for burgeoning vineyards, boutique wineries and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy a day of discovery and relaxation exploring the area’s fine wineries and tasting rooms. For information on how to make the most of your time in Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Country, join the Sierra Pelona Valley Vintner’s on Facebook. And follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ReyesWinery

Excitement Continues to Build for First Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival

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The enthusiasm and participation keeps growing for the The First Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival slated for Saturday January 26, 2013 from 11a.m. to 4p.m. at Reyes Winery just 45 miles north of downtown Los Angeles.  The festival will celebrate the recently established AVA, The Sierra Pelona Valley Appellation. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital.

The Sierra Pelona Valley appellation is Los Angeles’ County most recently established and fastest growing wine country destination.

“I would love to see at least 20 vineyards along Sierra Highway for a new wine trail in the next 5 years,” Barry Goldfarb says optimistically, owner of Agua Dulce Winery and Oreana Winery.

Today, festival organizers announced a partial list of wineries that will be joining Reyes Winery to pour at the event.  Among them are:  Agua Dulce Winery, Alonso Family Vineyards, Antelope Valley Winery, Bouquet Vineyard, Caruce Vineyards, Chavez Vineyards, Copper Hill Brewery, Donna Harris Wine Biz, Steve Hemmert Vineyards, High Desert Cellars, Naked Rebel Winery, Oreana Winery, Pulchella Winery, and Winehouse Vineyards.

Guests will be treated to gourmet food pairings from highly acclaimed Los Angeles area chefs and artisanal food makers such as Le Chene French Cuisine, Cheers At All Corked Up, The Whole Wheatery, Natcheryl Organic Cafe, Roman Holiday, Truffles n Toffee, Naked Juice, California Bakery, and Lindquist Chocolates. There will also be music; an open-air bazaar with area artists; a gift boutique; and an expansive silent auction.  Silent Auction items will include Wine and Dine gift certificates; and a variety of other wines, gift packages, and certificates from other sponsors. The event sponsors include Galpin Motors, Union Bank of California, Southern California Edison, Golf Cars LA, Robinson Ranch, All American Container, Power Media Group, Adam and Al Gottfried of Tee It Up Radio Network INC, Santa Clarita Valley TV, The Whole Wheatery, Country Journal, Mail America, and Antelope Valley Winery.

General admission event passes will include a commemorative tasting glass; specialty gift bag; a “ticketless” wine tasting; gourmet fancy food sampling; and free parking. Prepaid general admission tickets are $65.00 and $75.00 at the door.

Exclusive V.I.P. Access Event Passes will include early entrance at 11 a.m., private winery tour with barrel tastings, V.I.P. lounge reserve wine tasting paired with gourmet lunch; plus all general admission ticket benefits. Only a limited amount of V.I.P tickets will be available online at $90.00 until January 20. After January 20, V.I.P. passes will return to their original price of $100.00.

To reserve tickets and for more information on the First Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival, please visit reyeswinery.com/spv-winefestival

About the Sierra Pelona Valley Viticultural Area of California
Nestled in the Sierra Pelona Mountains of the Southern California, just 30 miles north of downtown Los Angeles lays California’s newest American Viticultural Area. The untouched natural beauty provides the perfect environment for burgeoning vineyards, boutique wineries and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy a day of discovery and relaxation exploring the areas many fine wineries and tasting rooms.
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For information on how to make the most of your time in Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Country, join the Sierra Pelona Valley Vintner’s on Facebook.

Eve wine 101 and Perlis Pick: Reyes Winery To Host Inaugural Sierra Pelona Valley Annual Wine Festival

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The First Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival will be held Saturday January 26, 2013 from 11am to 4pm at Reyes Winery  approximately 45 miles north of downtown Los Angeles.  In attendance at this inaugural event will be the Sierra Pelona Valley Vintners, local winemakers and other wineries and breweries from all across southern California.  They will gather to celebrate Sierra Pelona Valley’s recently granted AVA by showcasing their award winning wines and officially taking their place as one of California’s most exciting burgeoning winemaking regions.

“Our region’s winemakers’ passion for perfection will be demonstrated once consumers taste our wines and then they’ll know the quality and craftsmanship that goes into every bottle,” says Sierra Pelona Valley winemaker Robert Reyes of Reyes Winery, whose wines hold 18 medals and awards as of August 2012. “The wines we produce here are a testament to our mission to be the best, and show the great potential of this newly founded wine growing region.”

The event will be sponsored among others by Galpin Ford, Union Bank of California, Southern California Edison and Reyes Winery, and will benefit the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital.  Guests will enjoy tastings of the vintner’s best wines, gourmet food and specialty fancy food samplings from Los Angeles area chefs and artisanal food makers including the highly acclaimed restaurant Le Chene.  There will also be an organic market brimming with harvests from local farmers; an open air bazaar featuring local artists’ original works; a gift boutique; and a generous wine lover’s silent auction.  Silent Auction items will include winemaking lessons with the winemaker Robert Reyes; Wine Dinners at Reyes Winery; Wine & Cheese Pairings at Reyes Winery; and a variety of other wines and Gift Packages and Certificates by other wineries.

General admission will include a commemorative tasting glass; specialty gift bag; a “ticketless” wine tasting; gourmet fancy food sampling; and free parking. Prepaid general admission tickets are $65.00 and $75.00 at the door.

Exclusive V.I.P. Access Event Passes will include early entrance at 11 am,  private winery tour and barrel tastings, V.I.P. lounge reserve wine tasting paired with gourmet bites; plus all general admission ticket benefits. Only a limited amount of V.I.P tickets will be available online at $90.00 until January 20. After January 20, VIP passes will return to their original price of $100.00.

To reserve tickets and for more information on the First Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival, please visit reyeswinery.com/spv-winefestival or call to purchase tickets at 661-268-1865.

About Reyes Winery: Reyes Winery is located at 10262 Sierra Highway, Agua Dulce, California in Northern Los Angeles County, at an elevation of 2800 feet, in the newly established appellation officially known as the “Sierra Pelona Valley Viticultural Area.” In 2003, Robert Reyes envisioned having a small vineyard to produce small amounts of ultra premium wines for family and friends when he acquired the beautiful piece of land where the vineyard is located today. The 16-acre vineyard was personally planted by Robert Reyes and the Reyes family in April of 2004, and consists of five popular wine-grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Muscat. Since then, the superb quality and growing popularity of Reyes’ wines has changed his vision from a personal hobby to a business enterprise. Reyes Winery has a limited production of Ultra Premium wines now featuring “Estate Bottled” wines, available online, at the winery, at their tasting room, as well as select wine stores, gourmet markets, and restaurants.  The quality and craftsmanship that goes into every bottle of Reyes Wines, has earned Reyes Winery 18 medals and awards as of August 2012.  For more on winemaker Robert Reyes and Reyes Winery, please visit reyeswinery.com.