San Saba-Special Events

Fall/Winter 2008 Events

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Fall is a busy time around the winery. Harvest started on Monday, September 8th, when we brought our first load of sauvignon blanc to the crush pad. Fall is also a time for lots of wine pourings and wine dinners. Here's what is scheduled so far:

September 18th Zeph's - Chardonnay Salinas 5:30-close
This is one of Zeph's most popular pourings; mostly local (and some not) wineries sample their new chardonnays; our winery representatives will be on hand to answer questions

September 23rd Frank-Lin Portfolio Show- San Jose
If you are a hospitality professional or wine retailer, don't miss the opportunity to try our latest releases at this distributor's Fall show; held at the San Jose Country Club; ask your Frank-Lin representative for details and invitations or email Fine Wine manager, Doug Ahlstrand, dja@frank-lin.com

September 25th CPTV's Farm-to-Table Dinner 6 to 10pm- Haddam, Connecticut
Join Connecticut Public Broadcasting and San Saba Vineyards as we promote local, sustainable growers and chefs at The River House at Goodspeed Station restaurant, perched over the Connecticut River. Proceeds benefit public television in Connecticut. For more information and to make reservations contact: awilliamson@cptv.org

September 26th Jazz on the Plaza- Carmel 6 to 8pm
In the center of the picturesque Carmel Plaza (Mission @ Ocean), enjoy great jazz while sampling wines from San Saba Vineyards.. all in a beautiful outdoor setting; the jazz is free; tickets for wine and cheese are $10

September 26th Winemaker Dinner, Salinas Country Club
Winemaker, Sabrine Rodems, will tear herself away from Harvest to entertain and educate club members during a 5 course dinner paired with San Saba wines.

September 27th KGO-Monterey County Wine Experience San Jose 12-4pm
KGO partners with the Monterey County Vintner's Association and talented local chefs to highlight the best of wine and food. San Saba's winemaker, Sabrine Rodems, will be there along with Brian Overhauser, San Saba's corporate chef. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door; a portion of the proceeds benefits Habitat for Humanity. For more information, click on: http://diningaround.com/events/event/show?id=2127933:Event:3038

October 2 Taste of Carmel,Carmel Mission 6 to 9pm
No setting is as special as the courtyard of the historic Carmel Mission and Basilica where the Taste of Carmel has been held for years. More than thirty local restaurants and twenty local wineries offer samples of the best Monterey County has to offer. For tickets and information, call: 831-624-2522

October 16 -18 Monterey Wine Festival, various locations
Join us Thursday, October 16th at the Monterey Bay Aquarium from 7:30-10:30pm
Friday, October 17th is an Industry Party for media, trade, and hospitality professionals at the Monterey Plaza Hotel from 6:30-8:30pm, free
Saturday, October 18th is a Grand Pouring at the Monterey County Fairgrounds
for tickets and information, call 800-422-0251 or visit: montereywine.com

October 21st Tuesday Night Tasting "Expensive Wine Tour Around the World"
Another in our on-going series of wine enducation groups; held at the San Saba tasting room on River Road outside Soledad; tastings begin with an array of Davis aroma standards, lead into the tasting lead by San Saba winemaker, Sabrine Rodems, and end with a sampling of dishes by San Saba Chef, Brian Overhauser, prepared to match the wines beautifully. Seating is very limited and tastings sell out every month so call early to reserve your spot. $20 per person, $10 San Saba Wine Club members and Industry professionals. Contact: Brian Overhauser, 831-678-2212. ext 24 or call the tasting room directly at 831-678-2992.

October 25th Sardine Factor Wine Dinner in the Cellar Monterey
Sardine Factory owner, Burt Cutino, has paired with San Saba Vineyards to create a memorable evening in the Sardine Factory Wine Cellar. The Sardine Factory is world famous for their wine program and is recognized as one of the first restaurants in the US to promote California wines. The wine cellar was created to house one of the most extensive wine collections in the county and is our intimate setting for this special dinner. Seating is very limited. $130 per person
For menu and reservation information, contact Brian Overhauser, 831-678-2212 ext 24

November 7-9 Great Wine Escape Weekend Monterey various locations
Friday, November 7 various seminars will take place throughout the day at the
Intercontinental Hotel on Monterey's Cannery Row, sponsored by Wine Enthusiast

Friday, November 7 Winemaker Dinner- Tarpy's Roadhouse (voted Best Monterey Restaurant,2008) this event will sell out quickly;
tickets can be purchased online at montereywines.org

Saturday, November 8 Tasting Room Open House- we will be sampling wine, giving tours, serving food and offering some wines at special weekend prices all day Saturday; enjoy the drive through the vineyards at harvest time and come out to see our winery

Sunday, November 9- Grand Finale Intercontinental Hotel 12-4pm
join us for one last opportunity to taste wonderful wine and food while
perched along the edge of Monterey Bay

The 12th Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend will be held at locations throughout Monterey Wine Country. The Great Wine Escape Weekend will feature over 45 Monterey wineries, local and national celebrity chefs, and the ultimate travel experience in an unparalleled setting. Grand tastings, winemaker dinners, wine and culinary demonstrations, and special tours are highlights of the weekend. For detailed event information, visit http://www.montereywines.org/.

Tickets for the Great Wine Escape can be purchased now on the Monterey Vintners' website: http://www.montereywines.org/ or by calling 831.375.9400.

November 18th Tuesday Night Tasting Thanksgiving Wines 5:30-8:30pm
Join us at the winery while we explore the best wines to serve with holiday foods. Whether you are hosting a dinner or are an invited guest, it's nice to know what wines to serve with certain foods. As always, the evening starts with Davis Aroma Standards set up on the bar in the tasting room, lead to a formal tasting lead by winemaker, Sabrine Rodems, and then finishes with food and wine pairings prepared by San Saba Chef, Brian Overhauser. $20 per person, $10 San Saba Wine Club members and Industry professionals. Seating is limited and classes sell out so call early to reserve a spot... 831-678-2212 ext 24 or tasting room direct number: 831-678-2992

December 13th Saturday 3-6pm Yule Fest at Gardner's Resort, Carmel Valley
Some of the country's best winemakers (including San Saba) and TV celebrity chef, Wendy Brodie, come together for a holiday celebration of great food and wine. Set in the midst of the beautiful Gardner's Resort in Carmel Valley, this is perennial holiday celebration is a must. For more information, visit: yulefestcv.com

December 16th Tuesday Night Tasting Celebration Wines 5:30- 8:30pm
Join us at the winery as we finish the year in celebratory style. We will focus on the best wines for an intimate gathering, special event, or huge celebration. The evening starts with Davis Aroma Standards on the bar, then a formal tasting lead by winemaker Sabrine Rodems, and finishing with food and wine pairings prepared by San Saba Chef, Brian Overhauser. $20 per person, $10 San Saba Wine Club members and Industry/Trade professionals. Seating is limited and classes sell out so call early to reserve a spot... 831-678-2212 ext 24 or tasting room direct number: 831-678-2992.

Fall/Winter Tuesday Tastings

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Here is are the focus topics for the balance of Tuesday Tastings 2008:

July 22 Oddball Varietals
Tired of the same ol' chardonnay and cabernet? Sabrine highlights some of the
most unusual and quirky varietals grown in California

Aug 19 Ethnic Food Pairings
What wines go best with Chinese food; how about Greek or Mongol BBQ?
Bring your taste buds and questions to eat and drink your way to the answer.

Sept. 16 Spanish Wine
An in depth look at a country with one of the oldest and richest wine histories.
Chef Brian Overhauser will prepare Spanish specialties to compliment wines tasted.

Oct. 21 An Expensive Wine Tour Around the World
How do some of the best wines in the world measure up against each other?
We'll find out!

Nov. 18 Thanksgiving Wines
Learn how to pair a varietal of wines with traditional and non-traditional
Harvest foods.

Dec. 16 Celebration Wines
What to bring and enjoy at all the Holiday parties

TASTING DETAILS

Hours are 5:30-8:30pm. Tastings start with a tour through Davis Aroma Standards to get our brains and noses working together. A formal, winemaker-led tasting is followed by a light buffet of food prepared to match the wines served.

Tuesday Tastings are limited to only 20 guests for personal and comfortable environment where ideas and questions can be feely shared.
Because of the limited seating, space fills up quickly. We strongly urge advance reservations.

Tuesday Tastings are $20pp, and $10pp to San Saba Wine Club members and Wine/Hospitality professionals.

For reservations, contact: Brian Overhauser, San Saba Vineyards' Tasting Room: 831-678-2212

April

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April starts to slow down for Food and Wine events ... we're all thinking about swimsuit season that's just around the corner!

April 15 Tuesday Night Tasting 5:30pm to 8:30pm Winemaker, Sabrine Rodems, will lead a
tasting of 8 wines from her personal cellar. Many of these have been given to her by
other winemakers and are unusual varietals. Chef Brian Overhauser will offer tastes
to compliment the wines served. $10 per person, San SabaWine Club members and
wine/hospitality professionals are no charge. Call 831-678-2212 for reservations.
Limited to 20 guests so spaces fill up fast... reservations are a must!

April 17 City Cafe Winemaker Dinner, Dallas TX Guest Chef Susie Priore will match some of
her most requested recipes with wines from San Saba. Wines will be available for
purchase next door, at the City Cafe Wine Shop, at a special "that night only" discount
Call 214-351-2233 to RSVP and for more details

April 22 Monterey Vintner's Assoc. pouring at La Playa Hotel, Carmel CA from 2-5pm for the
restaurant and retail trade. Come look for our table- we've got new releases and
information you can use

Seven Gables Inn, Pacific Grove CA look for us every Thursday from 4 to 6pm at this beautiful
family owned and operated inn perched along the edge of Monterey Bay. We pour
wine for Seven Gables guests as part of the Seven Gables series to highlight boutique
wineries from the area

March

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Spring is in full gear...

Pinot Noir Summit, Sunday, March 2, at Ft. Mason in San Francisco features a selection of 40 pinots chosen by a panel of judges from a huge pool of submissions. Our San Saba Pinot 2006 is one of the selections and we're thrilled. Winemaker, Sabrine Rodems, and consulting winemaker, Jeff Ritchey, will be present to pour samples to 250 lucky pinot lovers who will democratically vote for their favorites of the night. Shootout winners will be announced at the end of the evening. If you love pinot noir, you can't miss this event... now in its 6th year. Google "Affairs of the Vine" for more details.

Savor Dallas - Grand Tasting is Saturday, March 8, at the Plaza of the Americas in downtown Dallas. Eat your way through offerings from the best restaurants in North Texas and then find the San Saba table to enhance the evening. We will have all our newest vintages, including the just arrived San Saba Pinot Noir 2006.

March's Tuesday Tasting is March 25 from 5:30 to 8:30pm at the San Saba Tasting Room and will take an in-depth look at Pinot Noirs of all price ranges. Winemaker, Sabrine Rodems, will explore the range of flavors that come from different growing areas and winemaking techniques. The group is limited to 20 for a more personal experience. $10 per person includes 6-8 wines and heavy hors d'ouveres. No charge for San Saba Wine Club members or wine/hospitality professionals.

Wine Enthusiast's Toast of the Town is a wine and spirits extravaganza that will stop in four cities this year. The tour will be in San Francisco on Thursday, March 27 at the War Memorial Opera House. The VIP tasting is 5 to 7pm continuing on into the Grand Tasting from 7 to 10pm. Taste over 400 wines and spirits partnered with some of the finest area restaurants. Look for San Saba at the Monterey Vintner's table. You will be one of the first to taste the new release of San Saba Sauvignon Blanc 2007.

Seven Gables Inn on Oceanview Drive in Pacific Grove Every Thursday, we pour samples of our wines at this historic, beautiful inn as part of their on-going effort to bring Monterey's small family-owned wineries to their guests during the reception hour from 4 to 6pm. Consider induging yourself in a stay here. Pacific Grove is known as America's last great hometown and is wedged conveniently between Monterey and Pebble Beach.

February

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February begins the Spring Wine/Food events season. Look for us at:

Passport Gala/Auction hosted by Monterey County Vintners Assoc. (montereywines.org for more info) on Saturday, Feb. 16 6-10pm

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting @ Fort Mason on, Feb. 16 2-5pm

San Antonio Wine Festival @ Alamodome on Sunday, Feb 17 6-8:30pm

Houston Rodeo Uncorked! @ Reliant Astrodome on Monday, Feb. 18 7-10pm

Join our Tuesday Tasting on Tuesday, Feb. 26, as winemaker-Sabrine Rodems- guides an intimate group of 20 through a selection of representative Paso Robles wines, using Davis aroma standards and group discussionin the San Saba Tasting Room, 6-8pm heavy hors d'ouerves included$10 per person, free for San Saba Wine Club members and wine/hospitality professionalsCall 831-678-2212 to reserve a spot or check space availability (reservations are usually needed)

Seven Gables Inn- consider staying at this historic family-owned inn on the edge of Monterey Bay... we are there every Thursday from 4-6pm to greet guests, pour our wines, and answer questions. This is a luxurious place to stay with views that go on forever; in the heart of Pacific Grove, between Monterey and Pebble Beach.