CURRENT EVENTS pic


Here are some great wine events coming up. We'll keep you updated with wine festivals, local winemaker dinners, wine charity events & more. Be sure to also check www.LocalWineEvents.com for ongoing events.
 

 

Fired Up Grill - 4 course Northern Arizona Wine Dinner
July 27th; 6:30 - 8:30pm

$25++/person

Four course dinner paired with wines from Alcantara Vineyards, Oak Creek Winery, Javelina Leap and Granite Creek Vineyards. A great value!

RSVP at www.MeetUp.com/blue-tooth-wine-society/

Granite Creek Summer Concert & Picnic Series
July 31st; 1pm - 4pm

Spend Saturday afternoons at Granite Creek Vineyards relaxing with mouth-watering organic and sulfite free wine, while listening to live music performed by talented local musicians. Create your own picnic from our savory gourmet snacks or have a picnic box lunch catered especially for you. To reserve a catered picnic, please call at least two days prior to the your visit.

Darryl and Drew of Big Daddy D and the Dynamites - Blues and Soul. High energy danceable music.

Learn more on their website.

First Release Party "El Pinito Vineyard" - Coronado Vineyards
July 31st; 10am - 5pm

Celebrate with us while we debut our first release of some special wines from our own "El Pinito Vineyard" here at Coronado Vineyards. Included in the release:

2009 Riesling
2009 Syrah
2009 White Sangiovese

These are the first harvest from our estate vines. You will recognize the pine tree on the new label, the majestic pine tree in the vineyard.

Learn more on their website.

HarvestFest at Sonoita Vineyards
July 31st & August 1st; 10am - 4pm

$15 admission includes

Grape Stomping Contests
Souvenir Wine Glass
Wine Tasting
Food & Wine Pairings
Winery Tours
Vineyard Tours (Horse Drawn Trailer provided by Arizona Horseback Experience)
Live Music & Dancing

Lunch may be purchased on-site from 2 local restaurants, as well as wine by the glass.

Arizona Horseback Experience will be offering on-site horseback & horse-drawn wagon rides as well as a 2-hour trail ride to the winery for an additional expense.

Learn more on their website.

Canelo Hill Winery Barrel Tasting
August 7th; 5pm - 7pm

Join Canelo Hills winemaker Tim for a sneak preview of our yet-to-be-released 2008 vintage and the opportunity to taste these wines right out of the barrel. The evening also includes a winery tour, cheese and crackers, and discounted wine purchases.

Learn more on their website.

$25/person. Reservations required. Call (520) 455-5499

Charron Vineyards Harvest Fun!
August 7th; 5am to 1pm

Have you ever wanted to know what it was like to harvest grapes for wine? Well, here's your chance. A small, boutique winery, Charron Vineyards is opening up their harvest to friends of the Arizona Wine Industry. No experience or tools are necessary, but if you are an experienced picker, feel free to bring your own shears. And don't forget your sunblock and a hat.

They'll be starting at around 5AM and will finish around 1PM. Don't be put off by the early start time. It looks like there will be plenty of grapes to pick so even late arrivals can join in!

Help is also needed Friday night for pre-harvest activities.

Lunch & refreshments will be provided.

Let them know you are coming by calling (520) 762-8585 or emailing at info@charronvineyards.com.

Learn more on their website.

Blood Into Wine Screening at Prescott Film Festival
August 7th

Learn more on their website.

Lightning Ridge Cellars Winemaker Dinner at Viaggio Italiano
August 11th

A delightful 6-course fixed-menu Winemakers dinner that will be held at Viaggio Italiano in Sonoita, Arizona - right in Arizona's wine country!

Lightning Ridge Italian-inspired wines will be paired with six specially prepared entrees. Winemaker Ann Roncone will be on hand during the meal to walk everyone through the pairings and answer any questions you may have about the wines.

The wines poured will be 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Zinfandel, 2008 Estate Resonance (newest release - a blend of 50% Mourvedre, 40% Syrah & 10% Counoise), 2008 Estate Sangiovese, 2008 Estate Montepulciano and 2007 Afterglow (a slightly sweet 100% Cabernet Port-style wine).

$40/person or $75/couple includes meal and wine pairing. For information on the menu, reservations, directions, etc - please contact Viaggio Italiano (520) 455-5282.

Granite Creek Summer Concert & Picnic Series
August 7th; 1pm - 4pm

Spend Saturday afternoons at Granite Creek Vineyards relaxing with mouth-watering organic and sulfite free wine, while listening to live music performed by talented local musicians. Create your own picnic from our savory gourmet snacks or have a picnic box lunch catered especially for you. To reserve a catered picnic, please call at least two days prior to the your visit.

Learn more on their website.

Granite Creek Summer Concert & Picnic Series
August 14th; 1pm - 4pm

Spend Saturday afternoons at Granite Creek Vineyards relaxing with mouth-watering organic and sulfite free wine, while listening to live music performed by talented local musicians. Create your own picnic from our savory gourmet snacks or have a picnic box lunch catered especially for you. To reserve a catered picnic, please call at least two days prior to the your visit.

Emily Ann Thompson - Celtic fiddle direct from Indianapolis

Learn more on their website.

Granite Creek Summer Concert & Picnic Series
August 21st; 1pm - 4pm

Spend Saturday afternoons at Granite Creek Vineyards relaxing with mouth-watering organic and sulfite free wine, while listening to live music performed by talented local musicians. Create your own picnic from our savory gourmet snacks or have a picnic box lunch catered especially for you. To reserve a catered picnic, please call at least two days prior to the your visit.

Jonathan Best - Jazz Keyboard and Vocals

Learn more on their website.

Coronado Vineyards Annual Grape Stomp
August 28th

Learn more on their website.

Granite Creek Summer Concert & Picnic Series
August 28th; 1pm - 4pm

Spend Saturday afternoons at Granite Creek Vineyards relaxing with mouth-watering organic and sulfite free wine, while listening to live music performed by talented local musicians. Create your own picnic from our savory gourmet snacks or have a picnic box lunch catered especially for you. To reserve a catered picnic, please call at least two days prior to the your visit.

Learn more on their website.

Cooks & Chords
September 25th; 6 to 9pm

Location: Mayo Clinic, 13400 E Shea Blvd.

$75

Corks & Chords is the 4th Annual National MS Society, Arizona Chapter wine tasting event. This year’s event will be taking place in Mayo Clinic’s beautiful reception area nestled among the foothills of scenic Scottsdale. Stations of chef-prepared dishes paired with delicious wines and wonderfully-appointed acoustic music will tantalize guests as they browse packages in our raffle and silent auction. Guests will enjoy an inspirational program that will include an update on MS research by a Mayo Clinic Neurologist. Taste and treat your senses to an evening of song, spirits and savory treats.

Learn more on their website.

To add your event, please email the details to us!