Orange County Wine Tasting and Dinners from LocalWineEvents.com

Rad Reds

Jan 08, 2009 (Thu): Join us to taste a great selection of oustanding reds! We'll have Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, and more![...]

New Wines for the New Year

Jan 08, 2009 (Thu): For our first "official" tasting fo the new year, we've picked out some special wines. 7 new comers to the store; be sure to visit us this week and enjoy these with us: 1. Papillon - Sparkling - South Africa. A great bang for your buck sparkling, lots of bubbles and flavor. [...]

Wine Tasting: Rhone Varietals (Grenache & Syrah)

Jan 08, 2009 (Thu): You don't have to go all the way to France to enjoy the delightful grape varietals that thrive in the Rhone Valley. Here, grenache and syrah are king! Join us for a tasting of 7 wines that feature these grapes, sometimes alone and sometimes in blends, from France & around the wo[...]

Beginning Wine Appreciation with Owner Randy Kemner ~ $30

Jan 09, 2009 (Fri): Tonight owner Randy Kemner begins the new year with a primer on wineproper tasting techniques, how to read a wine label, learning the best way to store and age wine, why price isnt the best way to determine quality, the different approaches to wine by European and American winema[...]

New Wines for the New Year

Jan 09, 2009 (Fri): For our first "official" tasting fo the new year, we've picked out some special wines. 7 new comers to the store; be sure to visit us this week and enjoy these with us: 1. Papillon - Sparkling - South Africa. A great bang for your buck sparkling, lots of bubbles and flavor. [...]

Rhone Valley seminar

Jan 10, 2009 (Sat): Discover wines from the beautiful Rhone Valley region, learn about this region, the terroir, the soil, the climate, understand the appellations, the differences between different vintages. Discover the best Hermitage, Cote-Rotie, Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas... Extensive handou[...]

Focus on Paso Robles Wine Tasting ~ $20

Jan 10, 2009 (Sat): These are the exciting, full-flavored and silky-smooth wines of Paso. Wineries include LAventure, Halter Ranch, Adelaida, Justin, Denner, Tablas Creek and more. *No reservations needed[...]

Frogmore Creek Winemaker tasting

Jan 10, 2009 (Sat): Come join us for a taste from Down Under...Tasmania to be specific! We'll be pouring these great award winning wines from both of the winery's labels: 42 Degrees So. Sauvignon Blanc 2007, 42 Degrees So. Chardonnay 2006, 42 Degrees So. Pinot Noir 2005, Frogmore Creek Pinot Noir [...]

Rad Reds

Jan 10, 2009 (Sat): Join us to taste a great selection of oustanding reds! We'll have Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, and more![...]

Wines Of The World Tasting @ Whole Foods Market - Tustin

Jan 10, 2009 (Sat): Wines Of The World Wine Tasting @ Whole Foods Market - Tustin Saturday, January 10 2009 2pm 4pm Cost: $10.00 per person 21 years & older only Wines poured: Kim Crawford - Unoaked Chardonnay New Zealand Kim Crawford - Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand Mt. Veeder Cabernet - Napa[...]

best of 2008

Jan 10, 2009 (Sat): We will pour eight of our best selling wines of 2008. These are all the crowd pleasers.[...]

The Internbational Bacchus Society-Wine Education Series-Intro to Wine

Jan 12, 2009 (Mon): The International Bacchus Societys Introduction to Wine Course Do you enjoy wine and want to know more about it? Would you like to increase your confidence when ordering wine in restaurants or choosing from the large variety available at your local wine store? Are you interested[...]

Wine Class: Cruising up the 101-California Wine Tour

Jan 12, 2009 (Mon): As much as we would love take all of our faithful customers with us when we go tasting in California, we realize that we will probably never have the opportunity to, so we decided to bring some our favorites to you. Tonight we will cruise up Highway 101 into Santa Barbara County[...]

Donati Family Vineyards...Wine Tasting

Jan 13, 2009 (Tue): From the Claret to the Cabernet Sauvignon...this winery rocks![...]

Let's Help Our Neighbors, Food and Wine Event Versai The Wine Bar

Jan 14, 2009 (Wed): Versai The Wine bar will host a food and wine event with live entertainment. 50% of all proceeds will be donated to the fire victims recovering from fire damages. Each ticket purchased will automatically enter you in a chance to win a DirectBuy membership. The membership is a val[...]

International Wine Tasting

Jan 14, 2009 (Wed): Get out and explore the world! The world of wines beyond just those from California! Taste a sample of 5 delicious wines (whites & reds) and give your taste buds a world excursion![...]

A Flemish Holiday Beer class

Jan 15, 2009 (Thu): Belgium is one of the world's premier brewing nations! Morry's will be offering three Fabulous Belgian Beers - including a Trappist - to warm you up through a cold January in Naples. All beers to be chosen by Chris Spangler and to be paired with fine artisan cheeses by Cinthia Ma[...]

Spain and Portugal

Jan 15, 2009 (Thu): Join us for an exploration of Spanish and Portuguese wines. We will be pouring an Albarino, a Portuguese white blend, reds from Monstant and Rioja, and a great Port! Come try these and others.[...]

Wine Tasting: Zin-Zin-Zinfandels (without a white in sight)

Jan 15, 2009 (Thu): The zinfandel grape produces some of the most rich, full-bodied reds in California, and not too many other places in the world. We will feature 5 different zinfandels from all over California, and two from Italy where they call this grape "primitivo". Complimentary cheese and c[...]

Going Green, Naturally, Bio Dynamic, and organic

Jan 15, 2009 (Thu): We will explore the Greening of Wines. All the ways to avoid the garbage and the headaches[...]

Sushi Making Class at Yama sushi on the lake

Jan 15, 2009 (Thu): Learn How to make sushi, it is fun and make some for dinner for yourself and take some home to show how good you are, basic sushi class covers how to prepare sushi rice and make California roll , special roll like rainbow roll and Te Maki hand roll . we will provide sushi bamboo [...]

Introduction to the Wines of Germany ~ $30

Jan 16, 2009 (Fri): Germanythe home of great Riesling and so much morehas been making some of the worlds most prized wines since Roman times. Riesling is now enjoying an international resurgence in popularity because many wine lovers have become weary of white wine that tastes like canned fruit and [...]

The Wines of Pear Valley

Jan 16, 2009 (Fri): The Market at Monarch Beach Presents The Wines of Pear Valley We dont often dedicate a tasting event to the wines of a single producer, but we are so excited about this little winery up in Paso Robles (who has local roots here in the OC) that we couldnt help but feature them[...]

Winter Italian Reds: Amarone, Ripasso, Taurasi & More! ~ $20

Jan 17, 2009 (Sat): These are the richest, most full-bodied wines Italy produces. The great Amarone, made from dried grapes, the RipassoValpolicella re-fermented in Amarone lees, and Taurasi, Southern Italys classic red wine. Samanthas Italian cheeses include Fontina, Reggiano Parma & Gorgonzola. Fl[...]

Spain and Portugal

Jan 17, 2009 (Sat): Join us for an exploration of Spanish and Portuguese wines. We will be pouring an Albarino, a Portuguese white blend, reds from Monstant and Rioja, and a great Port! Come try these and others.[...]

Wine Class: Wines of Southern France

Jan 19, 2009 (Mon): Here we will explore the Rhone Valley and the Languedoc regions and look at some of the best values and best producers south of Bordeaux and Burgundy. We will uncover the varietals that make these great wines at an amazing value, and see what terroir and the right grape selectio[...]

Exclusively Red...Wine Tasting

Jan 20, 2009 (Tue): For those of you that like to see RED...this tasting is sure to please.[...]

Organic and Biodynamic Wines

Jan 22, 2009 (Thu): There is all this talk about organic everything. Join us to taste a line-up of wines that showcases some of the best organic and biodynamic wines on the market. We'll have a sparkling Chard, a Sauvignon Blanc, a Cabernet Sauvignon, and more![...]

Wine Tasting with Ventana Vineyards

Jan 22, 2009 (Thu): Great wines are made in the vineyard, and the Ventana Vineyard in Monterey, CA has the perfect combination of water, soil, climate, art and science to create superb, world-class wines. Their success is evidenced by the number of awards that they have won over the years on wine m[...]

Washington State Wines

Jan 22, 2009 (Thu): We are big fans of the Washington State wine region, and we will prove to you it can be among the best.[...]

Sake Tasting Dinner at Yama Sushi on the Lake

Jan 22, 2009 (Thu): sake tasting dinner event at water front lake view at Yama sushi on the lake it is full course meal and full course sake tasting event Do not miss this opportunity to have good meal and plenty of sake from only Japan made .we will pour 5 differents premium sake called Okunomatsu,[...]

Wine Tasting: Napa and Sonoma (We never get tired of them)

Jan 23, 2009 (Fri): There are so many wineries in Napa and Sonoma that even if you visited 5 tasting rooms every weekend, it would take you almost a year to see them all. To make it a bit easier, we are delighted to bring some wonderful selections to you in our tasting room. While many names are w[...]

Burgandy Simplified

Jan 24, 2009 (Sat): Where do the original Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines come from? More than any other fine wine region, Burgundy claims a longer history and the most intensive study of vineyards which define the word terroir. This course will cover the history and appellation system of Burgundy[...]

Spain's Passionate Reds! ~ $20

Jan 24, 2009 (Sat): Sample thrilling reds from Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat, Toro, Montsant and more. Youll adore the quality and absolutely love the low cost! *No reservations needed[...]

Organic and Biodynamic Wines

Jan 24, 2009 (Sat): There is all this talk about organic everything. Join us to taste a line-up of wines that showcases some of the best organic and biodynamic wines on the market. We'll have a sparkling Chard, a Sauvignon Blanc, a Cabernet Sauvignon, and more![...]

Distributor Wine Tasting: Wines of California's Central Coast

Jan 24, 2009 (Sat): Vicki of 4 Wines Plus More joins us to pour some of her best wines from California's Central Coast. We'll be featuring wines from Silkwood (with that indulgent red velvet label), Ceja and Stama Wineries. You'll enjoy a Syrah, Cab-Syrah blend, White blend, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel [...]

The Internbational Bacchus Society-Wine Education Series-Intro to Wine

Jan 26, 2009 (Mon): The International Bacchus Societys Introduction to Wine Course Do you enjoy wine and want to know more about it? Would you like to increase your confidence when ordering wine in restaurants or choosing from the large variety available at your local wine store? Are you interested[...]

Wine Class: Down Under in Australia and New Zealand

Jan 26, 2009 (Mon): We find that the majority of American consumers have false misconceptions of the wine being produced in Australia and New Zealand. Tonight we will cover some signature wines as well as some new fun and exciting styles from these exciting regions as we cover geography, history of[...]

Epicurean Wines...Wine Tasting

Jan 27, 2009 (Tue): Epicureanism declares pleasure as the sole intrinsic good. Philosophy aside...we will offer a selection of 6 food friendly wines that will promote ultimate satisfaction.[...]

Wine Tasting: All About Argentina

Jan 29, 2009 (Thu): Wine Spectator named Argentina the hottest wine growing region of 2008, so come see what it's all about. We'll be featuring excellent Argentine Malbecs and Cabs, and blends made from them both, as well a surprisingly good white wine. The red wines are earthy and dark, and extre[...]

ZAP Zins and Pizza

Jan 29, 2009 (Thu): Zins, Zins, and Zins with Pizza[...]

Super-Bowl of Red Wines! Napa Valley Cabernet! ~$20

Jan 31, 2009 (Sat): Its winter and time for our big red wines to come out. Americas most prestigious wineNapa Cabernetis featured today. Discover the latest releases of classic producers and the newest stars to emerge from the king of California wine regions. *No reservations needed[...]

A Toast to Precious Souls - Wine-Tasting and Auction benefiting Saddleback Memorial Medical Center's Tiniest Patients

Jan 31, 2009 (Sat): On January 31, 2009, The Baby Alumni Club and the Saddleback Memorial Foundation will host the fourth annual Toast to Precious Souls at El Niguel Country Club in Laguna Niguel, California. More than 250 grateful patients, business representatives, physicians, hospital staff and o[...]

The Internbational Bacchus Society-Wine Education Series-Intro to Wine

Feb 02, 2009 (Mon): The International Bacchus Societys Introduction to Wine Course Do you enjoy wine and want to know more about it? Would you like to increase your confidence when ordering wine in restaurants or choosing from the large variety available at your local wine store? Are you interested[...]

Jerry's (proprietor) Picks...Wine Tasting

Feb 03, 2009 (Tue): Back by popular demand...Jerry, co-owner of San Dimas Wine Shop & Tasting Room, will showcase 6 of his favorite wines.[...]

Italian Stallion Wine and Cheese pairing

Feb 06, 2009 (Fri): Three fabulous wines from Italy's reigning wine regions, beginning in Tuscany and finishing with a classic Barolo from Piedmont. Each wine is paired to perfection with fine artisan cheeses by chef Cinthia Madrid & sommelier Cory Assink.[...]

Valentines Day Tease; California's Finest Sparkling Wines! ~$20

Feb 07, 2009 (Sat): The bubbles will be flowing as bottles of Roederer Estate, Schramsberg, J and Iron Horse sparkling wine will be popped open today in anticipation of a frothy Valentines day. Brut, Brut Ros and other great blends. ADVISORY TO MEN: The ratio at our previous bubbly tastings has been[...]

America's Sexiest Red! Valentines Day Pinot Noir Tasting! ~ $20

Feb 14, 2009 (Sat): Today we feature our most romantic Pinots from Oregon, Anderson Valley, Sonoma Coast, Russian River Valley, Monterey and the Central Coast. The rest is up to you![...]

Valentines @ Sophia's (Live Harpist) world famous

Feb 14, 2009 (Sat): Bring your Valentines to Greece! Celebrate at Sophia's. Live Harpist world famous Julia Cunningham performing. **Seafood Appetizer** **Dinner ** **Dessert** **Bottle of Champagne per Couple** Two Seating (6pm or 8:15 pm) Reserve Now ! Tables are limited (credit cards required f[...]

The Internbational Bacchus Society-Wine Education Series-Intro to Wine

Feb 16, 2009 (Mon): The International Bacchus Societys Introduction to Wine Course Do you enjoy wine and want to know more about it? Would you like to increase your confidence when ordering wine in restaurants or choosing from the large variety available at your local wine store? Are you interested[...]

ALBA: Americans in Love with Belgians Anonymous

Feb 19, 2009 (Thu): A class for any great beer lover.We will be examining the trend of brewmasters - especially in the predominantly hop-driven WestCoast -to espouse the Belgian style of brewing.Russian River's Damnation will be one of the showcased beers. All beers to be chosen by Chris Spangler an[...]

Samantha's Favorite French Burgundies ~ $20

Feb 21, 2009 (Sat): Have you ever wanted to experience where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay earned their reputations as noble wines? Frances Burgundy region has been making wines for dukes, princes and kings for 800 years. They are wines that draw you in, engage your intellect and inflame your passions. [...]

Ash Hollow Winemaker's Cruise-7 Night Mexican Riviera

Feb 28, 2009 (Sat): Ash Hollow Winemaker's Dinner-7 Night Mexican Riviera Cruise Set sail February 28th, 2009. Join Ash Hollow and two other boutique Walla Walla wineries on Norwegian Cruise Line. On board events include: Private Cocktail Party Private Winemaker's Dinner Private Wine Tasting Event [...]

Rolling For Wishes-Mardi Gras Madness

Feb 28, 2009 (Sat): Come enjoy a fun night to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County and Inland Empire. There will be great wine, beer, a southern style delicious dinner, exciting casino games and a wild poker tournament all with Mardi Gras Madness style in Old Towne Orange! All of the[...]

Shiraz & Syrah! ~ $20

Feb 28, 2009 (Sat): At its best, Syrah (Shiraz to the Aussies) is one of the worlds most expressive red wines, with a supple, almost sexy texture, an intoxicating aroma and complex flavors unrivaled in wine. This grape, with its origins in Frances northern Rhone region, has migrated well to Californ[...]

The Internbational Bacchus Society-Wine Education Series-Intro to Wine

Mar 02, 2009 (Mon): The International Bacchus Societys Introduction to Wine Course Do you enjoy wine and want to know more about it? Would you like to increase your confidence when ordering wine in restaurants or choosing from the large variety available at your local wine store? Are you interested[...]

Happy Hour: Master the Wine List

Mar 03, 2009 (Tue): Join Women on Course at the 19th hole and learn how to Master the Wine list! Women on Course opens the door and invites you to enjoy all the benefits the golf lifestyle has to offer. This unique happy hour offers networking for business and golf, meet women who share your inter[...]

Rhone Away from Home wine and cheese class

Mar 06, 2009 (Fri): Three fabulous wines based in traditional Rhone valley varietals, but not from France. Come take a journey and discover how Viognier, Syrah, and Grenache have evolved around the world. These wines will be paired to perfection with fine artisan cheeses by chef Cinthia Madrid & som[...]

The Internbational Bacchus Society-Wine Education Series-Intro to Wine

Mar 16, 2009 (Mon): The International Bacchus Societys Introduction to Wine Course Do you enjoy wine and want to know more about it? Would you like to increase your confidence when ordering wine in restaurants or choosing from the large variety available at your local wine store? Are you interested[...]

Wine Tour of Southern Spain

Mar 17, 2009 (Tue): Southern Spain never gets mentioned in the same category as its more famous northern brothers-Rioja, Ribera, Priorat, et al. But this is changing dramatically and wine critics from David Rosengarten to Robert Parker are giving this region its long overdue recognition. Our tour st[...]

Hop Madness, beer class

Mar 19, 2009 (Thu): Even though there is a looming hop shortage, Morry's will return to its speakeasy tradition and bring you beers that take hop heavy IPA's to a new level. We will discuss the various routes brew masters have been taking to get around the astronomical price increase for fresh hops.[...]

Spring Wine & Jazz Fest at The Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

Mar 27, 2009 (Fri): Friday March 27th 8-10 pm Champange & Wine Reception Under the Stars Kick things off Friday evening poolside in a romantic setting. Mingle with winemakers, winery owners and club members while listening to smooth jazz under the stars. $75.00 per person Saturday March 28th 6-8 pm[...]

Spanish Speaker Wine and Cheese Pairing

Apr 03, 2009 (Fri): Although speaking Spanish is not mandatory for this delightful tasting, being ready for a true adventure is. We will visit three different classic red wines from three different Spanish speaking countries. Wines paired to perfection with fine artisan cheeses by chef Cinthia Madri[...]

Pinot Envy Wine and Cheese Pairing

May 01, 2009 (Fri): This extravaganza will display and demonstrate the flexibility of the fabulous pinot noir grape. Tasting prized pinots side by side from California, France, and New Zealand will give a newfound perspective on the famed fickle varietal. Wines paired to perfection with fine artisan[...]