Greetings wine enthusiasts! Today I bring you the real juice on a few upcoming local wine events which I hope you find interesting.
See you at the L.A. County Fair!
L.A. County Fair Premiere Party
Come on out to Fairplex on Sept. 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. for an evening of wonder in the spectacular Flower & Garden Pavilion where you will experience the majestic natural beauty of our national parks, with award-winning premium wines, a wide selection of fabulous cuisine and live entertainment.
Tickets are $125 per person, with proceeds benefiting the educational programs of The Learning Centers at Fairplex. Patron opportunities available. For more information please contact 909-865-4207.
Gold Medal Wine
Tasting, Wine Education Taste over 300 gold medal winning wines selected from 3,169 wine entries from the Los Angeles International Wine Competition, starting Sept. 3 at the Fair.
View more the 2,000 international wine, spirits and extra virgin olive oil winners. Learn about wine, spirits and olive oil in our Wine Education program. Each class features a minimum of six wines, cheeses and each participant will receive a tasting ticket for a taste of a gold medal winner at the International Tasting Bar.
Meet and talk with leading authorities in the wine and olive oil business. The cost to participate is $17 per class. Tasting and wine education classes take place in the breezy Wine & Spirits Marketplace, next to the Flower & Garden Pavilion. http://www.facebook.com/lawinecomp
Wine Education Program topics: Wines of Paso Robles, What a Winemaker is Thinking, California Pinot Noirs with Wine Judges Steve Pepe and Chuck Keagle, Bordeaux Meritage and Cabernet Sauvignon with Wine Judge Rene Chazottes, 6 Wines You’ld Never Order, But You Should with Wine Judge Paul Wagner, Sexy, Seductive, Sensuous Sangiovese by Italian Wine Expert Sharron McCarthy, and two of my favorites Rieslings On The Rise, and Guess Which Wine.
To view the complete wine class schedule please visit http://www.fairplex.com/wos/wine_competition/AwardsCelebration/documents/2010wineeducationschedule.pdf
The Los Angeles International Wine Competition is committed to educating the public about wine, featuring industry experts with extensive knowledge about grape growing, selection, and tasting. “Wine and food pairings continue to play a most important role for consumers.
By providing a new point system, we are helping adults make informed decisions on what wines to buy and try. Combined with the fact that we offer public tastings and educational seminars during the Fair, we are a valuable resource to wine enthusiasts and beginners alike,” said Dale Coleman, vice president sales, marketing and creative programming.
The 2011 L.A. County Fair is open Sept. 3 – Oct. 2, 2011. For detailed L.A. County Fair information: http://www.lacountyfair.com/2011/
Temecula Valley Crush & Culinary Showcase
Sept. 10 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Monte de Oro Winery.
Join vintners, winemakers and growers of the Temecula Valley as they celebrate California Wine Month, Temecula Style, at Crush, a Wine and Culinary Showcase. The vineyard surrounded patio of the beautiful Monte de Oro Winery plays host to the event.
This is the one and only event showcasing the wines of all 34 of the member wineries of the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association in one location. Member winery owners, winemakers and chefs will mingle amongst the guests sampling Temecula Valley wines along with the culinary creations of both winery and local restaurants.
The David Maldonaldo Band will provide live entertainment for the evening. Tickets are $65 per person. Information: http://www.temeculawines.org/events/ for tickets and event details.
Uncorked Cucamonga
St. Clare of Assisi Episcopal Church in Rancho Cucamonga is hosting “Uncorked Cucamonga” at the Filippi Winery at 12467 Base Line Road on Sept. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person, include hosted wine tasting paired with 4-course Italian dinner, winery tour, and door prizes.
A silent auction also will be offered with unique hand-crafted items, collectibles, weekend-get-aways, and other items.
For more information and RSVP, call St. Clare’s at 909-899-9963 or email Marcia Godwin at marciagodwin@yahoo.com
Gino L. Filippi can be reached at Ginoffvine@aol.com