What's Happening This Weekend!

It's Friday and I have some events to share with you!

I spoke about how popular farmers markets are becoming in the last post, so it is no surprise that a local winery would want to have their own. Miraflores Winery is having their farmers market on Sunday, August 10th from 11AM to 1PM. Be sure to taste 2005 Zinfandel which Wine Spectator recently awarded a 90!

I really like what David Girard Vineyards is doing with bringing in some great entertainment to their local venue. This Saturday night is no exception with the appearance of Shana Morrison, Van Morrison's daughter. Seating is provided and you can purchase food and their outstanding wine selections to enjoy during the concert.

Finally, release parties are held almost every weekend throughout the wine country, but there is one of note I want to point out. Holly's Hill Vineyards 2007 Patriarche is available to sample in the barrel. The 2005 Patriarche, Mike Dunne of the Sacramento Bee called one of the years top 10 wines "so far". I truly feel this wine is an outstanding ambassador of the quality and legacy that we want to show in the Sierra Foothills. It is a shining Chateauneuf de Paup inspired wine that should be in every one's wine cellar, it is that good!

There you go! A few things to see and do this weekend in the wine country. If you are a winery in the Amador, El Dorado, Placer or Calaveras county wine regions, please send me your events a week in advance.