We are celebrating another successful harvest in Lodi Wine Country! November 12 & 13, 2011 | 11am-4pm This two-day weekend event offers an opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in Lodi wines while traveling from winery to winery throughout the Lodi appellation.

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Celebrate Harvest at Lodi’s First Sip Event!

This is a black tie event with barrel tasting, a 5 course gourmet meal prepared by the Delta College Culinary Arts, wine and art auction, cigar and port tent… Join us to support giving scholarships to the arts! October 22, 2011 at Hutchins Street Square. Tickets are $225 per person and are on sale now at (209) 333-5550 or www.loditickets.com.

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Artisan Masters Wine & Art Auction

In response to the frequent queries I receive about blending wine, I will review the background and approach we use at Cinnabar.

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Blending and Blending Trials

Last summer Liz conducted 2 cooking classes. Attended by couples and singles alike, everyone ended up great friends by the end of the evening. Since the classes were so popular and fun, she has arranged with the new Cheese Central shop located at 11 N.

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Spanish Cooking Classes

Stop by our new tasting room in downtown Lodi. We are pouring everyday except Monday

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NOW POURING!

Here's an eclectic mix of tunes for your Music Monday enjoyment… “ Belong ” from The Pains of Being Pure at Heart reminds me of the pop songs that I used to enjoy in the 90’s. You can download a free session from this NYC indie group over at Daytrotter .

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Eclectic Music Monday Mix

Our 2008 Garnacha wins Best of Class at the SF Chronicle Wine Competition.

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SF Chronicle Judges Go Ga-Ga for Garnacha!

A winemaker dinner created by our winemaker for the holidays The launch of our limited-production wine program in June 2007 set the stage for the creation of several intriguing food and wine combinations. Produced in small lots, the wines are featured in our Saratoga tasting room, but many are available via our virtual storefront for all to enjoy at the dinner table.

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2008 Holiday Food and Wine Pairing