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Posts Tagged ‘Paradise Ridge Winery’
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
I’ve always had a problem with the saying, “Like a kid in a toy store.” When I was a kid in a toy store it was a bittersweet experience. There I was, in a magical place that seemed to stretch to the ends of the earth and up into the sky. Everywhere I looked there was something I wanted to take home with me. But outside the store I had been reminded – I could only have one.
The saying should be changed to, “Like an adult with a good paying job and a bonus to spend in a toy store.” This better reflects the joy of encountering a place where you find plenty of something you are quite fond of without worrying about inflicting serious damage to your wallet.
 I’m a big fan of any event that makes me feel like an adult with a good paying job and a bonus to spend at a toy store (okay, maybe that is a bit wordy). That is why I will be attending Sonoma Valley Crush Weekend presented by Heart of Sonoma Valley Winery Association. Your $45 Weekend Tasting Pass allows you to choose from special wine tastings and activities at 16 wineries on September 18 & 19, 2010. Visit the new Audelssa Estate Winery tasting room, stop by the Biodynamic/organic/sustainably farmed Benziger Family Winery, enjoy a tasting in Deerfield Ranch Winery’s wine cave, meet the winemaker at Enkidu Wines, sample fruit before it becomes wine at Eric Ross Winery, take in the art and wine at Imagery Estate Winery, taste barrel samples at Kaz Vineyard & Winery, and be treated to a special private reserve tasting at Kenwood Vineyards.
 Landmark Winery Entrance You’ll also celebrate Kunde Family Estate’s 105th harvest, listen to live music while tasting wine and snacking on Chicago Hot Dog creations at Landmark Vineyards, indulge in advance tastings of new releases from Loxton Cellars, purchase delicious wines at a great discount at Mayo Family Winery, meet the winemakers in a fun and intimate setting at Muscardini Cellars & Ty Caton Vineyards, have a bite of Pinot Pie at Paradise Ridge Winery’s Kenwood tasting room, learn about the Old World Style of winemaking at VJB Vineyard & Cellars, and taste sold out in-high-demand library wines at Wellington Vineyards.
 A Vineyard in the Beautiful Heart of Sonoma Valley These are the choices included for just the weekend pass! There are more special events offered from September 15 to 19 that can be reserved separately at each winery. These special, harvest events include gourmet meals with winemakers, a horse-drawn wagon ride through the vineyards, hands-on tours to experience the winemaking process, and more. Click here for details.
This weekend should definitely be enjoyed in the safe and experienced hands of a Pure Luxury chauffeur. We make it easy to reserve your private transportation – you can call or email us, or chat with a Reservations Agent online. It’s time to have fun in the heart of beautiful Sonoma Valley!
Tags: 2010 Sonoma Valley Crush, Audelssa Estate Winery, Benziger Family Winery, Deerfield Ranch Winery, Enkidu Wines, Eric Ross Winery, Imagery Estate Winery, Kaz Vineyard & Winery, Kenwood Vineyards, Kunde Family Estate, Landmark Vineyards, Loxton Cellars, Mayo Family Winery, Muscardini Cellars, Paradise Ridge Winery, Pure Luxury, Sonoma Events, Sonoma Valley Crush Weekend, Sonoma wineries, Ty Caton Vineyards, VJB Vineyard & Cellars, Wellington Vineyards
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Thursday, July 8th, 2010
A family isn’t always defined by a group consisting of parents and children. Sometimes a family is a group of related things – like different varietals of Pinot – or a group of people who share a bond created by similar interests and goals – like people who love Pinot and raising funds for an important cause.
The 6th Annual Pinot Family Reunion at Vintners Inn and John Ash & Co. restaurant brings together over 40 Sonoma County wineries, local Sonoma County food purveyors, and live music from a Sonoma County band to present this event that benefits the Sutter North Bay Women’s Breast Care Center.
The afternoon begins Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 1 p.m. Your $50 ticket to the tasting at the Vintners Inn Event Center allows you to enjoy Pinot from Sonoma County wineries such as; Benziger Family Winery, Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery, Gary Farrell Winery, Iron Horse Vineyards, Paradise Ridge Winery, Rodney Strong Vineyards, and many others.
 Pat Jordan Band Sip delicious Pinot wines and enjoy tasty appetizers including Portobello Fries with Lemon Aioli, Salmon Cakes with Pinot Mayonnaise, Apple Wood Smoked Baby Back Ribs with Barbecue Sauce, and more. Listen to the Pat Jordan Band, bid on items in the Silent Auction and take advantage of your chance to win a specially created piece of jewelry from E.R. Sawyer.
For an additional $70, buy a ticket for dinner starting at 5 p.m. in the John Ash & Co. restaurant. The three-course family style dinner paired with Sonoma County Pinots includes Prawns with Chili Butter over Garden Arugula, Salad Nicoise with Seared Ahi Tuna, Pan Roasted Breast of Sonoma County Liberty Duck with Cherry Compote, Grilled Sonoma Lamb Chops with Sweet Onions Braised in Pinot Noir, Ratatouille Strudel, Rigatoni Au Gratin with Porcini Mushrooms, Redwood Hill Farm Goat Cheese with Thyme and Honey, Dry Creek Peach Cobbler, Pinot Poached Estate Figs, and Lemon Pound Cake.
 Entrance to Vintners Inn Event Center at Dusk Click here to purchase tickets to the afternoon tasting portion of this event. Click here to purchase tickets for dinner only.
To completely enjoy your day at this special family reunion, contact Pure Luxury for safe and worry-free chauffeured transportation.
Tags: 6th Annual Pinot Family Reunion, Benziger Family Winery, E.R. Sawyer, Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery, Gary Farrell Winery, Iron Horse Vineyards, John Ash & Co., Paradise Ridge Winery, Pat Jordan Band, Pinot, Pure Luxury, Redwood Hill Farm, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County wineries, Sutter North Bay Women's Breast Care Center, Vintner's Inn
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Would you like to be able to enjoy unlimited tastings at over 50 Sonoma Valley wineries? Sounds too good to be true, but I can assure you it is for real. Passport to Sonoma Valley on May 15 & 16, 2010 offers tasty bites and live entertainment along with unlimited tastings. Click here to purchase ticketes for one or both days then start planning your day to Sonoma Valley’s exceptional wineries.
Sonoma Valley offers a variety of grand, historic, boutique, and family-owned wineries. Your “passport” will give you access to some wineries that are not usually open to the public. Taste current releases and library wines. Take advantage of special discounts offered only during this event.
Participating wineries include Ty Caton Vineyards, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, Tin Barn Vineyards, Valley of the Moon Winery, Paradise Ridge Winery (at their tasting room in Kenwood), B.R. Cohn Winery, Anaba, Kunde Family Estate, and many more!
The only thing better than spending a day in beautiful Sonoma Valley drinking wine, savoring delicious food, and enjoying the entertainment is knowing that you don’t have to risk drinking and driving. Contact Pure Luxury for your safe, professional, private transportation for this delightful day!
Tags: Anaba, B.R. Cohn Winery, food and wine, Kunde Family Estate, Paradise Ridge Winery, Passport to Sonoma Valley, Passport to Sonoma Valley 2010, Sonoma wineries, St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, Tin Barn Vineyards, Ty Caton Vineyards, Valley of the Moon Winery
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Monday, April 5th, 2010
Bravissimo is a word used when describing something or someone splendid or excellent. It is also a great word for the annual fundraiser for The Healdsburg School. Last year the event was presented at Dutcher Crossing Winery. Guests listened to live music, enjoyed wine & food, and bid on raffles and silent & live auctions
for a chance to cook with Chef Douglas Keane of Cyrus Restaurant, a week’s stay at an Italian Villa, and more.
This year the festivities continue at Paradise Ridge Winery on Friday, April 16, 2010. Auction items include a 100 Bottle Instant Cellar, a Picnic for Eight at the Hog Island Oyster Company hosted by Chef/Restaurateur Ralph Tingle, a Blending Party for Ten at Artiste Winery and Tasting Studio, a week’s stay in Hawaii, and many more fantastic items!
 Paradise Ridge Winery The evening would not be complete without delicious food and wine. A three-course meal prepared by Bruce Riezenmen, Owner and Executive Chef of Park Avenue Catering will be paired with local wines from wineries such as Murphy Goode Winery, Chateau Souverain, Robert Mondavi, Kendall Jackson Wine Estates, and De La Montanya Winery. Click here to view the full menu, purchase your tickets, and to take advantage of a great discounted rate offered by the Hilton Sonoma Wine County for overnight guests. Complete your evening with private, chauffeured transportation by Pure Luxury and enjoy the event without worrying about appointing a designated driver. Bravissimo!
Tags: Artiste Winery and Tasting Studio, Bravissimo 2010, Chateau Souverain, Chef Bruce Riezenman, Chef Douglas Keane, Chef Ralph Tingle, Cyrus Restaurant, De La Montanya Winery, Dutcher Crossing Winery, Hilton Sonoma Wine Country, Hog Island Oyster Company, Kendall Jackson Wine Estates, Murphy Goode Winery, Paradise Ridge Winery, Park Avenue Catering, Robert Mondavi, The Healdsburg School
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
 Last year I was thrilled to attend the 3rd Annual Artisan Cheese Festival! I waited patiently for the time when I could buy my tickets for the 4th Annual Artisan Cheese Festival. My stomach growls and tugs with yearning for March 26 – 29, 2010, it just can’t come fast enough! California’s Artisan Cheese Festival is a nonprofit organization that celebrates and educates others on artisan cheese. This year the festival will follow its tradition of donating 10% of ticket sales to; Sonoma Land Trust, Marin Agricultural Land Trust, Petaluma Future Farmers of America, California Artisan Cheese Guild, and Redwood Empire Food Bank. This weekend long celebration invites you to learn from cheese experts, makers, and chefs from across the U.S. including local experts Mary Karlin from Ramekins Cooking School, Andy Wild from CIA Greystone in Napa, and John Ash of John Ash & Company. Some of the daily seminars are sold out as are the local creamery tours on Friday, but due to the abundance of seminars being offered there is still space available in the Saturday and Sunday seminars. Click here to view the complete schedule of seminars.
 The highlight of Friday evening is the first Barn Dance and Cheesemaker Dinner at Green String Farm. Visit Green String Farm in your own car or use the complimentary shuttle service provided by Pure Luxury from the Sheraton in Petaluma. Click here for details and to purchase your tickets. Saturday evening concludes with an event featuring 8 chefs, 8 cheesemakers, and 8 vintners. Click here to make sure you reserve your spot before this evening event sells out. Sundays special Artisan Cheese Marketplace is every artisan cheese, wine, beer, and food lover’s dream come true! Sample and purchase delectable items from 60 artisan cheesemakers, vintners, brewers and artisan food suppliers including local favorites Bellwether Farms and Redwood Hill Farm, B.R. Cohn Olive Oil & Vinegar and Della Fattoria, and Lambert Bridge, Montemaggiore, and Paradise Ridge. See you there!
Tags: 4th Annual Artisan Cheese Festival, Andy Wild, Bellwether Farms, BR Cohn Olive Oil & Vinegar, California Cheese Festival, Culinary Institute at Greystone, Della Fattoria, John Ash & Company, Lambert Bridge, Mary Karlin, Montema, Montemaggiore, Paradise Ridge Winery, Ramekins Cooking School, Redwood Hill Farm
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