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festivals and other ag-related events in Clovis and Central
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Saturday
& Sunday, Feb. 11 & 12,
2012 -- Madera
Wine Trail's "Wine & Chocolate
Weekend"
The Madera Vintners
Association’s family wineries
are proud to present the Madera
Wine Trail’s “Wine and Chocolate
Weekend” on February 11 and 12,
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate
Valentine’s Day with your loved
one and friends as you enjoy the
award-winning wines of the
Madera Wine Trail! On this
special weekend, guests will
enjoy wine tasting at 10
wineries, live music, local art,
chocolates and delicious food!
Tickets are available in advance
for $25. For those who cannot
purchase in advance, tickets
will be available the weekend of
the event at all wineries for
$35. Please visit
www.MaderaWineTrail.com for
more event information or to
purchase tickets.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, February
14th, 15th, 16th --
The 45th Annual World Ag Expo 2012,
"Growing World Agriculture"
Located in California’s Central Valley,
45 miles south of Fresno and 60 miles
north of Bakersfield, just off Highway
99. Airfields are located in Tulare,
Visalia, Fresno and Bakersfield.
World Ag Expo is the largest annual
agriculture exposition celebrating 45
years of innovative agriculture with:
1,600 exhibitors displaying the latest
in farm equipment, chemicals,
communications, and technology on 2.5
million square feet of exhibit space.
Free seminars on a variety of topics
important to dairy producers, farmers,
ranchers and agribusiness professionals.
Cooking demonstrations by chefs from
California’s top restaurants in the
World Ag Women Pavilion.
Free parking and a Park-and-Ride shuttle
service for off-site parking.
Location: International Agri Center,
4450 South Laspina Street, Tulare, CA
93274
Cost: $12 General Admission
Hours: Tues. and Weds. - 9 a.m. to 5
p.m.;
Thursday- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For
more information & tickets, visit
http://www.worldagexpo.com/
Holiday Spirit Weekend
November 12th & 13th, 2011
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Get into the Holiday
Spirit and taste wines from Madera
wineries, accompanied
by delightful
food
pairings, local art, live music and holiday
gift shopping!
Tickets are limited and sold only in advance for
$25!
They are available now online at
www.maderawinetrail.com
and will also become available soon at
participating locations.
Sunday, October 9, 2011 -- Paws & Pomegranates
Join Twin
Pomegranates Wine and the Valley Animal Center at
their 2nd Annual Paws & Pomegranates! Event
attendees will have the opportunity to sample Twin
Pomegranates red, white, and sparkling wines, sample
foods from local businesses, shop in a vendor faire,
adopt animals and participate in a Silent Auction
with proceeds benefitting the Valley Animal Center.
Time: October 9, 2011 at 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM
Location: Appellation California Ave. on Ave 7 in
Madera, CA
Price: $20
Tickets can be purchased at the Valley Animal
Center, Appellation California or at
www.twinpomegranates.com
For more information please call Tori (559) 901-6755
http://twinpomegranates.com/pawsnpomegranates.html
Meet the Winemaker Weekend
May
14 & May 15, 2011
Sample
a wide variety of local award-winning wines,
from aperitif to dessert, old-world styles
to the latest in winemaking technology, all
from the winemakers themselves. On "Meet the
Winemaker Weekend", our talented winemakers
can be found around the Trail discussing
their hand-crafted wine techniques, hosting
barrel tastings, winery tours and more.
Plus, you will find indulgent food pairings,
local art and live music. You do not want to
miss this engaging opportunity to meet our
Winemakers while tasting the excellent wines
of Madera County!
Time:
10:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Location: Madera Wine Trail
For more information and tickets, call
800-613-0709 or
info@maderavintners.com
or visit
http://www.maderawinetrail.com
Weekly Events in
2011
Wine Trail Weekend at Ficklin Vineyard
30246
Avenue 7 1/2, Fresno, CA
Bring friends and family and
enjoy the wine trail weekend with the local
vintners and their wines.
For more details,
call the winery at (559) 661-0075 or
e-mail
info@ficklin.com
Vino
Italiano
For
more details, call
(559)
278-6070 or
visit
www.FresnoStateWinery.com
Wine Tasting at Engelmann Cellar
3275 North Rolinda, Fresno, CA
Friday night: 7-10:00 p.m.| Saturdays &
Sundays: 12 noon - 5:00pm
For more details, call the winery at
559-274-WINE(9463)
Wine Tasting at Ramos Torres Winery
1665 Simpson St. Kingsburg, CA 93631
Fridays: 3pm-7pm, Saturday & Sunday: 12 noon
- 6:00pm
For more details, call the winery at (559)
419-9159
Wine Tasting and Winery Tours at Nonini Winery
2640
N. Dickenson Ave., Fresno, CA
Mondays-Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
For more details, call the winery at (559)
275-1936
Wine Tasting at Fresno State Winery
FREE
Wine tastings resume at
the new Bobby’s Corner at
Gibson Farm Market.
Enology student Bobby Brower will educate
customers by showcasing two varietals each week
in a free tasting 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on
Saturdays.
For
more details, call
(559)
278-4511
Wine Tasting at Milla Vineyards
7465
W. McKinley Ave., Fresno, CA
Saturdays & Sundays, noon-5:00 p.m.
For more details, call the winery at (559)
277-1656
Wine Tasting at Birdstone Winery
9400
Road 36, Madera, CA
Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For more details, call
559.970.2060
Wine Tasting at Cedar View Winery
1384
South Frankwood Avenue, Sanger, CA
Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m. as well
as most holidays.
For more details, call 559.787.9412 or
866.738.6420
Wine Tasting at
Chateau Lasgoity Winery
11219
Road 26, Madera, CA
Saturday and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00PM or
call 559-674-8291 Monday through Friday by
appointment
Ficklin Ports Tasting
30246 Avenue 7 1/2, Fresno, CA
Daily 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For more details, call the winery at (559)
661-0075
Wine Tasting at Mariposa Winery
20146
Road 21,
Madera, CA
Tuesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more details, call the winery at
559-673-6372
Wine Tasting at LoMac Winery
2674
N. Westlawn Ave., Fresno, CA
Saturdays & Sundays from 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
For
more details, call the winery at (559) 275-4748
Fresno State Centennial wine bottling under way
Posted on March 29, 2011
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To
commemorate California State University,
Fresno’s Centennial observance, the
Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences
and Technology viticulture and enology
program is releasing a commemorative,
limited release Fresno State Centennial
wine in mid-April.
Centennial Cuvee is a Bordeaux-style red
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Sauvignon, Merlot,
Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec from the
2009 vintage.
“Each grape varietal was
fermented and aged separately for 14 months,”
explained John Gianni, the Fresno State
winemaker.
Enology students tasted the aged
wines last month and then developed the blend
for this special bottling of 300 cases (a dozen
750 ml bottles per case). The Centennial Cuvee
began running through the Fresno State Winery
bottling line on Tuesday, March 22.
Gianni said the wine will retail
for $19.95 per bottle with case discounts
available.
The wine’s release will come before the
Centennial Gala in the Save Mart Center,
scheduled the evening of May 14, and the 100th
Commencement at Fresno State on May 21. Those
events are the final ones on the university’s
Centennial Celebration calendar.
(Source:
Fresno State Winery)
Celebrate
the 10 Year Anniversary of the Northern California
Winemasters Weekend at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite –
March 4-6, 2011
Two-night program at four-diamond resort features
wine blending competitions, wine, food and music
pairing workshops, stargazing, wine receptions and
gala dinner
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Tenaya
Lodge at Yosemite, located just two
miles south of the National Park, will
once again be the venue for the annual
Winemasters Weekend, partnering with
California State University, Fresno’s
acclaimed Department of Viticulture and
Enology. Blending
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competitions, music pairing
and culinary delights will headline the weekend of
wine workshops, which will take place March 4-6,
2011 at the four-diamond resort set amidst the
Sierra National Forest.
Tenaya Lodge
at Yosemite’s Executive Chef Frederick Clabaugh, CCC,
will be joined by California State University,
Fresno Winemaster, Kenneth Fugelsang to present the
"Tastes of the World" food and wine pairing workshop
on Saturday. Other workshops will include the
"Ultimate Competition," a hands-on red wine blending
and label designing workshop led by presenters Kris
Curran and Bruno D’Alfonso and a wine and music
pairing workshop led by Clark Smith. Experts and
students from the university will be present
throughout the weekend, assisting at the various
workshops and answering participants’ questions.
Bruno D’Alfonso and Kris Curran
The weekend
kicks off Friday, March 4, with an evening
reception, featuring the university’s own Nouveau
wines, complemented with live entertainment. To
finish off the evening, guests will enjoy stargazing
with a professional astronomer and mulled wine
fireside by Tenaya’s outdoor ice skating rink.
California State University, Fresno Agricultural
enterprises and representatives will be serving and
cooking student produced farm fresh products during
a light lunch on Saturday afternoon. Saturday
evening will begin with another wine reception
followed by a five-course gourmet Winemasters dinner
prepared by Chef Clabaugh and his team, along with
California State University, Fresno’s culinary
students. Following the gala dinner will be the red
wine blending workshop winner wine tasting featuring
the wine created by the first place winner.
Moderating for this year's
Winemasters Weekend's events will be G.M. "Pooch"
Pucilowski, CWE. Pucilowski is a dynamic and
exciting speaker, whose enthusiasm for wine is
balanced by his 30+ years of teaching and educating
both consumers and members of the trade. A certified
wine educator, prolific writer and highly
sought-after speaker, Pucilowski brings his
infectious enthusiasm and dedication to educating
others about the myths and misconceptions people
have about wine and the industry.
The two-night
Winemasters Weekend Package starts at just $329 per
night, per couple with a two night minimum. The
package includes two nights’ accommodations (Friday
and Saturday) at the four-diamond Tenaya Lodge at
Yosemite, welcome wine-tasting reception and evening
stargazing, three hands-on workshops, the
Winemasters reception and a five-course gourmet gala
dinner. Book early and save - bookings made by
January 31, 2011, will start at just $299 per night,
per couple. Workshops are not sold separately and
are available only with the two-night package.
Reservations may be made by calling Tenaya Lodge at
Yosemite at
888-514-2167
or
online at www.TenayaLodge.com/Winemasters.
Reservations
for the Winemasters Gala Reception and Dinner on
Saturday, March 5 are available a-la-carte at $99
inclusive per person (no accommodations), and can be
booked through Tenaya’s Concierge Department at
888-514-2167, option 3.
You must be 21
years of age to attend this event.
( Source:
Fish Camp, California)
February
2011
Saturday
& Sunday, Feb. 12th & 13th --
The Madera Annual Wine & Chocolate
Weekend
Time: 10:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wine
lovers may purchase a Passport Wine
Glass at any of the participating
wineries both days of the event for $25,
or in advance for $20. Sample current &
newly released vintages while indulging
in delectable chocolate creations,
special food pairings, local art and
live music.
For more information please call
800.613.0709 or visit
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November 2010
Saturday
& Sunday, Nov. 13th & 14th -- The
Madera Wine Trail's Holiday Spirit
Weekend
Hosted
by the Madera Vintners Association
Time: 10:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For more information on tickets & trails,
Click Here
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Saturday,
November 20th -- An Introduction to Wine
Crafting
Time:
7:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
For more information and tickets, call Sandra at
559-291-7407
October 2010
Saturday,
Oct. 2nd - Sunday, Oct. 31st -- 13th Annual Pumpkin
Maze
Time: 10:00
a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location:
"PumpkinMaze" at Dell'Osso Family Farm, 501 S. Manthey Road, Lathrop, CA 95330
For more
information, call
209-982-0833 or
Click Here
Tuesday,
Oct. 12th -- Alumni & Friends of the Craig
School of Business Centennial Wine Tasting
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Smittcamp Alumni House - Fresno State
5241 N. Maple Ave
Fresno, CA
For more
information, visit
Fresno State Alumni Association
Saturday,
Oct. 23rd --
Fall Wine
Cornucopia
Hosted by
Time: 2:00 p.m.
- 6:00 p.m.
Location: Chukchansi Park in
downtown Fresno
Programs include: Grape Stomp,
Cooking Demonstrations, Wine by the Bottle Sales,
Live Music by “Top of the Mark”!, Award Winning San
Joaquin Valley Wines!, Over 30 Local Artists!,
Gourmet Foodstuffs featuring the Growers who bring
their harvest to our tables!
For more information, call (559) 354-1409
or visit
http://www.idrinkwine.net/fallwinecornucopia.htm
September 2010
Thursday,
Sept. 2nd --
Harvest
Reds Winemakers' Dinner
From 6
to 9 p.m. at the Vineyard Restaurant
Don't
miss the third dinner of the Madera
Winemaker Education Series, "Harvest
Reds,"
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Enjoy
an unforgettable evening as you taste a
variety of hand-
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selected wines, paired with delicious food
and learn why Madera wines are so special!
Tickets are $50 each and include a
five-course dinner, nine wine tastings and
educational materials.
Saturday,
Sept. 11th --
Fall Wine Club Pick Up Party
From 2
p.m. to 4 p.m. At 3 p.m.,
Winemaker Ken Post will lead a Tasting
Seminar of Cr's newest release: 2008
Carmicael Rojo del Rey
Cost: Complimentary for Wine Club
Members;
Additional guests are $10
Saturday,
Sept. 11th --
Wine on the Waterfront
An
elegant evening of fine
food and wine tasting event hosted by
Big Brothers, Big Sisters, and Wells
Fargo Bank
From 6
p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Stockton Waterfront Warehouse,
445 W. Weber Ave., Stockton, CA
For
more information, call
209-464-7644 or visit
http://www.wineonthewaterfront.net/
Saturday,
Sept. 25th -- Old Town Clovis Wine Walk
Time:
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
TICKETS are avaibale at the following
locations: Heart's Delight, Fifth Street
Antiques, Bear Creek Gifts, Dave Shivers
State Farm, and the Business
Organization of Old Town's office
For
more information, call
559-298-5774
Saturday,
Sept. 25th --
2010 Birdstone Wine Club & Release
Party,
Fiesta Flamenco & Vino!
Time: 6 p.m.
Celebrating Birdstone's release of
their newest Tempranillo
Cost: Wine Club Members get 2
complimentary tickets;
Additional guests are $25 each
June 2010
Thursday,
June 24th --
"Summer Wines & Pairings"
5:30 -
8:00 pm
at
The Vineyard Restaurant & Bar, Madera
Sponsored by Tesoro Viejo, the Madera Winemaker
Education Series is your change to learn all
about the art of winemaking and become a junior
oenologist (pronounced EE-NAUL-O-JIST, the
technical term for "winemaker"), in the process.
For questions or more information, call
800-613-0709
May 2010
Saturday & Sunday,
May 15th & 16th
-- Spring Wine Trail Adventure from
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sample a wide
variety of local wines, from aperitif to
dessert, old-world styles to the latest in
winemaking technology, all from the winemakers
themselves and their courteous, well-educated
staff. Plus, you’ll find indulgent food
pairings, local art and live music.
For more information,
Click Here
Saturday,
May 22nd
-- Wine Walk in Old Town Clovis
3:00
pm - 7:00 pm at the ARBOR on Pollasky
Advanced Tickets: $20.00 per person
Participating wineries: Metzler Family Farms
with Z wines, Ficklin Vineyards, Quady Winery,
and Water 2 Wine, and more.
For more information, call 559-326-4343 or
oldtowncloviswinewalk@yahoo.com
Have an
Awesome Day & Experience in
Clovis, Central California!
Clovis is what every
small town
aspires to be
when it grows up!SM
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