Valentine’s Day Weekend at Robert Hall

Greetings Wine Linos!

Coming up to the beautiful Paso Robles’ Wine Country with your special someone for a lovely Valentine’s Day Weekend?  If so, book one of these romantic specials at Robert Hall for a memorable day!

Valentines Chocolate & Wine Pairing
11am-4pm   02/11/2011 – 02/14/2011
Venue: Robert Hall Winery
Contact: Tasting Room 805.239.1616 ext. 13, tastingroom@roberthallwinery.com

Treat your Valentine to a visit to Robert Hall Winery!
While you’re out wine tasting – INDULGE in a Chocolate & Wine Pairing Experience. They’ll have their very own tasting bar of DECADENT chocolate desserts paired with 8 of their AWARD-WINNING WINES, including the “95 Score / Best of Class” 2006 Vintage Port!
Enjoy for just $10 per person.

Valentine’s Day Vineyard Picnic for Two
10am-4pm   02/12/2011 – 02/13/2011
Venue: Robert Hall Winery
Contact: Tasting Room 805.239.1616 ext. 13, tastingroom@roberthallwinery.com

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Robert Hall Winery! February 12th and 13th, “hop off” and enjoy your own romantic spot for two under their oak tree overlooking the vineyard with a personalized picnic lunch, a special dessert, a long stemmed red rose and a bottle of wine signed with a special message from Robert Hall himself! $50 per couple/ $45 Cavern Club. Reservations required.

Hope to see you soon!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Edward Sellers Presidents’ Day Weekend!

Greetings Wine Linos!

February 19th & 20th
Presidents’ Day Weekend
Red, White & “Blues”
For Presidents’ Day Weekend, Edward Sellers is offering something very special, from All-American appetizers, new releases, weekend wine discounts and some barrel tastings… to the cool live “Blues” sounds of “The Movers”…WOW!

So, gather up your friends, “Hop On” The Wine Line and “Hop Off” at Edward Sellers, kick back on their patio with the band,   and taste some of their beautiful Rhône blends while enjoying their vineyard views.

Sat. & Sun., 1 -5 PM, $10/Person
(Includes Tasting Fee and Small Bites),
FREE for Cellar Club Members.

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Castoro’s Valentine’s Day Special!

Greetings Wine Linos!

GET “SETTE” FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

Castoro Cellars is offering you a trifecta of heart warming and heart healthy treats for all your loved ones.  All at a heartfelt price that you cannot “bypass” on!

Now thru Monday February 14th you can order a bottle of their 2005 Due Mila Sette and  2005 Late Harvest Zinfandel along with a box of Chocolate Truffles, a $61 value, for only $50 or $40 if you are a current wine club member.

Castoro’s Wine Club Manager, Chuck, usually has a musical theme to his specials. This time he thought he would make everyone work.  Name your favorite love song & the artist who does it and he will throw in free shipping (excluding Alaska & Hawaii).  Applicable taxes will be applied to all orders.

This is an internet special only.  NO orders will be accepted at the tasting room.

As an extra convenience for Wine Club members, if you want to use the credit card they have on file for your wine club shipments, you can just email Chuck directly at wineclub@castorocellars.com and tell him your order without repeating your card number. Be sure to let him know your favorite love song to receive the free shipping.

Non wine club members please click on the following link castorocellars.com which will take you to their website. You will find the Valentine special and then you can place your order as normal.  There will be a space to enter your favorite love song to receive free shipping.

If you want to pick up your wines at the tasting room please wait until you receive a confirming email from them that your wines are ready.

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Winter Events at Castoro Cellars!

Greetings Wine Linos,

Looking for more reasons to come visit our beautiful Paso Robles’ Wine Country?  Well, exciting winter events are coming our way courtesy of Castoro Cellars!

LAZY LOCALS
“BISTRO CONCERT”
The David Brothers Band

Sunday, January 30
2 – 4pm
Indoor Concert
FREE!
Join Castoro for their first ever Lazy Locals Bistro Concert! Bring your picnic, grab some Dam Fine Wine and enjoy great folk rock music in the cozy atmosphere of the Event Gallery. Castoro Cellars presents The David Brothers Band, a talented group of young musicians whose original music reflects strong influences of Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and Paul Simon. Everyone’s welcome and no reservations are needed. Hope to see you there!

WINTER “ICE BREAKER” PICK-UP PARTY!
Saturday, February 19
5 – 7 PM / Free to Wine Club Members

Kick off President’s Day weekend with a Castoro Cellars Wine Club pick-up party! All active Wine Club members are invited to join them Saturday, February 19th at the Tasting Room. Enjoy music, appetizers and wine tasting (they’ll be pouring their February club wines.)
If you usually have your wines shipped but would like to join the party, just email Chuck at wineclub@castorocellars.com and he’ll hold them for you!
This event is for Wine Club Members only – RSVP required.
Email for reservations today: events@castorocellars.com.

If don’t belong to our Wine Club, sign up here and get in on the fun!

SLOFOLKS PRESENTS:
PIERRE BENSUSAN
Saturday, February 12

The intimate setting of the Event Gallery is the perfect venue for the passionate music of Pierre Bensusan, recognized as one of the most eloquent and diverse world musicians of our time. A bilingual vocalist and gifted guitarist, Bensusan brings an unparelleled sense of freedom to his compositions and inprovisations. Join Castoro for another fine SLOFolks indoor concert. This concert may sell out quickly so make your reservations online or by calling 1.888.dam.fine today!

Concert begins at 7:30pm – Doors open at 6:30pm
Indoor Concert – Tickets $20

CASTORO CELLARS IS THE PLACE TO BE FOR ZIN FEST FUN!

“NATIVE FLAVOR ZINSATIONS” PARTY
Friday, March 18
6:30pm – 9:30pm

Tapas made from local foods by Andre of “Dining with Andre” paired with select Castoro Cellars Zinfandels, plus live music by Sweetwater The Trio!
$35 pp/$25 Wine Club
Tickets available online and in the Tasting Room @ 1.888.dam.fine.
ZIN FEST OPEN HOUSE
Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20
10:00am – 5:30pm at the Tasting Room

Enjoy vendors including food for purchase and live music from noon to 4pm.
Taste barrel samples and library zinfandels!
Tasting Fee $5.00/pp – Free to Wine Club members.
All Castoro Cellars Zins on sale all weekend!

Hope to see you at one of these fine events!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Join Maloy O’Neill in Mammoth 2/11-2/13!

Greetings Wine Linos,

Join Maloy O’Neill Vineyards as they hit the slopes and practice their moves next month for the upcoming winter Olympics!  You are invited to join them for a weekend of fantastic wine, food, and snow.  They have secured great rates for lodging, lift tickets, rentals and lessons and have planned a fun-filled weekend.  Call 800-MAMMOTH or visit the website (instructions below) to make your reservations today! Hope to see you there!

February 11-13, 2011 Mammoth Mountain Vacation
GroupID: 11793
Password: 37003434

Friday, February 11 through Sunday, February 13 Activities

Friday, February 11:
Arrive
Mountain sports, shopping, spa…
2:30-4:00pm  Wine Reception at the summit
4:00pm Check In at The Mammoth Mountain Inn

Saturday, February 12:
Mountain sports, shopping, spa…
Picture at Mammoth Statue
7:00pm Winemaker Dinner

Sunday, February 13:
Mountain sports, shopping, spa…
Depart

Maloy O’Neill Rafters Winemaker Dinner
Saturday, February 12, 2011 7pm

Warm Polenta Cakes, Wild Mushroom Broth, Maytag Blue Cheese, White Truffle Oil
2005 Maloy O’Neill Vineyards Essere Grato

Tuscan White Bean Roasted Garlic Puree, Crispy Leeks
2005 Maloy O’Neill Vineyards Merlot, Hillside

Seared Sea Scallops, Green Lentil Tomato Ragu, Sweet Potato Chips, Micro Greens
2008 Maloy O’Neill Vineyards Chardonnay or 2005 Maloy O’Neill Vineyards Pinot Noir

or

Veal Osso Bucco, Whipped Potato, Baby Carrots, Orange Italian Parsley Gremolata
2007 Maloy O’Neill Vineyards Tempranillo

Petit Chocolate Cake
Baileys Macadamia Nut Semifredo, Winter Berry Coulis
2005 Maloy O’Neill Vineyards Late Harvest Zinfandel

$75 per person

Fly to Mammoth!
Horizon Air and United Airlines offer daily  service from Los Angeles, Portland, Reno, San Jose, San Francisco and Seattle.  Fares start at $59 each way!  For more information or to book your tickets contact Horizon Airlines at www.horizonair.com or call 800-547-0308 or United Airlines at www.united.com.  If you stay at any of the Mammoth Mountain properties, there is a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport.

Lodging
Maloy O’Neill has blocked rooms at a great rate at The Mammoth Mountain Inn

The Mammoth Mountain Inn is steps away from the Gondola and the Main Lodge.  Accommodations range from basic rooms to condos and suites.  For more information visit their website or call 800.MAMMOTH.

For more information please call (805) 238-6430 or e-mail events@maloyoneill.com.  They will give you more information to book the trip.  They look forward to hearing from you!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Arroyo Robles Wine 101 Class – Sat. 1/15

Greetings Wine Linos!

Happy New Year!  It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve last posted…Holidaze…you know.  I trust and hope everyone’s were wonderful and filled with friends, family, furry little buddies, food and of course, GOOD WINE!

Wanna do something fun and interesting next weekend?  Well, back by popular demand, Arroyo Robles Owner/Winemaker Bob Shore teaches his famous Wine 101 Class – Saturday, January 15 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Arroyo Robles Tasting Room.
Come and learn the art, science, and FUN of wine.
$10 / person.
Reservations Required.
Please call 805-226-5454 for info and reservations, Space is limited.

RSVP: 1-877-759-WINE
jason@arroyorobles.com

Arroyo Robles Tasting Room
739 12th St.
Paso Robles, CA 93446
www.arroyorobles.com

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Kiamie Wine Cellars Holiday Wine Sale

Greetings Wine Linos!

Tis’ the season for Kiamie’s unbelievable once a year CASE DISCOUNTS!  Visit their tasting room or call 805.226.8333 to place your order between now and January 31st 2011 to take advantage of their lowest prices offered all year long!

Still looking for the perfect gift for the holidays?
Forget the usual mediocre gifts and give the gift of Kiamie wine this year! Kiamie has created three great gift pack ideas for you to give to your friends, family and maybe even yourself?! All gift packs are specially discounted for the holidays, you will not find these items priced this low any other time of year.

Save 25% ON CASE PURCHASES! Visit their tasting room in beautiful Downtown Paso Robles or place a phone order between now and the end of January and receive 25% off any case of red wine (mixed cases included in this offer)! This is the best discount they’ve ever offered on case purchases!

This coupon is transferrable, so tell your friends and family they can get this great deal too! Offer Expires: January 31, 2011
25% Special Holiday Case Discount does NOT apply to the 2009 White Kuvee.

60% OFF cases of 2005 Kuvée
Just $211 per case!
SAVE $316!!

The Best Offer All Year! Yes, you heard right. You can purchase a case of their flagship 2005 Kiamie Kuvee for just $211 per case! This wine retails at $44/bottle and you can now purchase it for less than $18/bottle if you purchase a case or more. This is seriously the very best price they’ve ever offered on the 2005 Kiamie Kuvee.

Hurry, this offer is only valid until Christmas! Offer Expires December 25, 2010.
Club Members
Save 50%
ON CASE PURCHASES! Visit our tasting room in beautiful Downtown Paso Robles or place a phone order between now and the end of January and receive 50% off any case of wine (mixed cases included in this offer)! This is the best discount we’ve ever offered our Club Members on case purchases!

This coupon is NOT transferrable, and is only available to our valued Wine Club Members. Not a member? JOIN today!

Offer Expires: January 31, 2011

50% Special Holiday Case Discount does NOT apply to the 2009 White Kuvee.
R’Own & Soiree Decanter
The Soirée is a perfect accessory for any wine bottle. By providing a chamber for wine to swirl and aerate, the Soirée enlivens wine and allows it to achieve its fullest taste and bouquet by adding the essential ingredient – oxygen. The Soirée compliments our 2006 & 2007 R’Own Style Blend perfectly. Enjoy!

Holiday Price: $33.28 (+ Tax & SH)
List Price: $38.48*

Bordeaux-Style Blends in Wood Wine Box

This if the ideal gift for fans of rich and full-bodied Bordeaux-style blends. Featuring their popular 2006 & 2007 Meritage, these wines are a true vertical of Paso Robles’ unique westside blends. Presented in a beautiful hand-made custom-etched Kiamie wood winebox this gift is sure to “wow” anyone who receives it!

Holiday Price: $64.40 (+ Tax & SH)
List Price: $74*

Kuvées in Wood Wine Box

Looking to please a sophistacated palate? Give the gift of Kiamie’s flagship blends, the Kuvées! Presented in a beautiful hand-made custom-etched Kiamie wood wine box, both the 2005 & 2006 Kiamie Kuvées are rich and lush on the palate, with flavors that mirror the aroma layers, making this wine intriguing and worthy of discussion throughout the night. A true “reserve”, these wines represent their best effort in any given vintage.

Holiday Price: $79.70 (+ Tax & SH)
List Price: $92*

Tax & SH Policy
Tax and Shipping & Handling fees will vary depending on state. For more details, please call them at 805.226.8333.
* Wine Club Members receive their special discount off the list prices above.
Amie Club: 25% Discount
Key Club: 20% Discount
Not a Member? Join Today!

These deals are only offered to Kiamie’s mailing list and wine club members so you won’t see them on their website! Call or email today to place your order. Substitutions are permitted with appropriate price adjustments. Call to inquire. Recommend ordering before Friday, December 17th to ensure delivery before Christmas Day!

2009 White Kuvée Now Available!
WINE CLUB MEMBERS ONLY! The much anticipated 2009 White Kuvée is now available for to their special wine club members. Only our Amie and Key Club members may purchase this wine before its official release date in April 2011. Not a Member? JOIN today!

This is your chance to taste the brand new release of the 2009 vintage! Hurry, the 2009 White Kuvée sold out within 6 monts of its release! This beautiful new blend of 53% Viognier and 47% Roussane is sure to be the perfect pairing for your holiday festivities!

Amie Club Price: $19.50/bottle
Key Club Price: $20.80/bottle

Happy shopping!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Winter Events at Castoro Cellars

Greetings Wine Linos!

It’s the time of year for friends & family, great food, Dam Fine Wine and awesome indoor entertainment. Let Castoro Cellars help you make this season memorable! Here are just a few ideas…
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
“Hop off” & Celebrate with Castoro!

Saturday, December 11 & Sunday, December 12
10:00AM to 5:30PM

They’ll be serving up lots of Holiday cheer along with tasty baked treats and mulled wine! Check out their seasonal Gift Packs and take advantage of great Tasting Room wine specials. Don’t forget to stop by the fireplace to say hello to their Employee of the Month, Desperado the feline fantastic! Enjoy appetizers and live acoustic music from 1-4 pm both days, and on Saturday join December Artist, David Child in the gallery for a Reception from 1-5 pm. For more info, click here.

INDOOR CONCERT
SLOFolks presents
ERIC HENDERSON

Saturday, January 15
7:30 PM
In the Tasting Room Gallery
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Order tickets online or call 1.888.dam.fine!

INDOOR CONCERT
SLOFolks presents
PIERRE BENSUSAN

Saturday, February 12
7:30 PM
In the Tasting Room Gallery
Tickets – $20
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Order tickets online or call 1.888.dam.fine!

INDOOR CONCERT
SLOFolks presents
CITY FOLK with ALISA FINEMAN
Saturday, March 26
7:30 PM
In the Tasting Room Gallery

Tickets – $20
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Order tickets online or call 1.888.dam.fine!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Eberle Winery Holiday Open House – 12/11

Greetings Wine Linos!

This Saturday, 12/11, “hop off” at Eberle Winery for their Holiday Open House from 12 – 4pm.

Experience the holidays “Wine Country Style” and de-stress from the hustle and bustle by joining everyone at Eberle Winery’s Holiday Open House. Enjoy carolers, complimentary appetizers, and Gary’s famous barbecue bites. Browse from a selection of gift items in the Tasting Room, and as always their friendly elves will be happy to assist you with your holiday shopping.

In our effort to help local children, they ask you to bring a new, unwrapped toy as a donation to the Toy Bank of San Luis Obispo County.

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Rio Seco Promotions & Events

Greetings Wine Linos!

Some news and various promotions from Rio Seco Winery here: “Hope this Fall season finds everyone settling in – crazy and unpredictable long harvest days kept us extra busy but we are happy to report that all vines and wines are looking good! Nice fruit, good colors and flavors, perfect sugars and pHs,…should make the 2010 vintage one to anticipate.  As some of you know, Tom is home recovering from his recent surgery but we were able to finish harvest strong and without a hitch thanks to Lynn, Marcial, our amazing kids, Cait and Em, along with Travis, Jacob and our own newest little “cellar mouse” Quinnlynn!  Awesome friends and neighbors helped us with our Fall activities andHarvest Festival celebrations and our “Pitmaster Playoffs” fundraiser for Supplies for Soldiers and the American Cancer Society…thank you, Shauna, Becky, Heather, Jac, Dave, Steve and all our other many, many friends.”

Rio Seco’s WINE  CLUB shipments were delayed a bit due to their circumstances but are now on the way just in time for the holidays!  Check your credit card statements and call the winery if you have questions or if you need to update your credit card information.  The new ’06 Cabernet Franc and ’06 Syrah are very good and are becoming some of our personal favorites.  They are open daily so local pick-ups are always appreciated.  Speaking of the upcoming holidays, wine always makes a perfect gift – hope you will keep Rio Seco in mind if they can help you with your gift-giving needs.  Always love to play Santa! Here are some great gift ideas for you –

HOLIDAY SPECIALS!
~ 2005 Roussanne $65/case
~2009 White Cabernet “GLEE” $100/case
~2005 Merlot $90/case
~2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Library Wine, $100/case

PORT WINE GIFT SET – $50 ($10 discount)
Includes two bottles, one each 2008 Zinfandel Port and one 2009 Orange Muscat Port!

INTRODUCING DRY RIVER OLIVE COMPANY!
All olive products now on display and available in the Rio Seco Tasting Room including Olive Oil, delicious muffalettas and tapendades, smoked olives (check availability) lovingly produced by youngest daughter, Emily, 15% off your purchase through Christmas day.  Contact Emily at dryriverolivecompany@gmail.com for more information!

ANNUAL CLUB RIO GIFT MEMBERSHIP!
Always a great gift idea for special friends or clients, think about giving a CLUB RIO GIFT MEMBERSHIP for 2011!  ONLY $99 (regularly $120 value) comes with a gift card/certificate and good wishes from you! Wine comes at shipment time in May/October. This thoughtful year round gift is always appreciated. Call or email the winery for more information.

GUEST HOUSE!
Book your Guest House stay during Nov-Dec for 2011 and receive a 15% discount!  Call Cait for help, (805) 237-8884

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line