Magnanimus Wine Group

Peg the Whole Foods “Wine Gal” on Old River Road Cabernet

jmetz — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:17:50 +0000

Watch Peg the Wine Gal from Whole Foods in Reno talk about the “Number 1 Cabernet in her store” – Old River Road Cabernet Sauvignon from the Ponderosa Vineyard in the Sierra Foothills:

Blue Onion Wine & Food Pairing

jmetz — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:46:28 +0000

Join us on January 26, 2010 from 5-9 pm at the Blue Onion in Kings Beach, North Lake Tahoe. This will be a fun filled night of pairing award winning Sustainable, Organic and Biodynamic wines with delightful tastings created by award winning Executive Chef, Margaretha Valois of the Blue Onion Café and Catering. The wines will be presented by our own Josh Metz who will engage you and your taste buds in a conversation about pairing delicious eco-friendly wines with seasonal foods.

Only $25 per person!!

Call 530-546-3915 for a reservation

Winter Wine & Ski Expo

jmetz — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:43:07 +0000

Join us along with Encore Beverage, the Atlantis Resort & Casino at this annual fundraising event to benefit Can Do Multiple Sclerosis. Event features more than 50 wineries, microbreweries and local restaurants as well as Lake Tahoe area ski resorts. Bid in the silent auction with more than 100 items from ski and snowboard gear, exceptional wine, fabulous dinners to luxury room stays.

A Taste of Mendocino – 2010 Media & Trade Tasting

jmetz — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:22:38 +0000

Join us along with many of our Mendocino County wine producing friends as we present a sampling of Mendocino wines to the Media & Trade. Learn about the region, it’s many micro-climates, eco-friendly wine growing heritage, and of course amazing world-class wines! This will be our 2nd Annual event and is sure to be another hit. More information including a website will be posted once available.

Hopland Passport Weekend – Spring 2010

jmetz — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:54:39 +0000

Hopland’s Famous Wine Tasting Event

Hopland area wineries assemble and “roll out the barrel” showing their finest in Rhone, Italian, Burgundian, and Bordeaux varietals ranging from Arneis to Zinfandel.

Experience Our 15 Inland Mendocino County Wineries (this will be our first year participating!!)

Each winery will entertain you in their own special way, which could include live music, bocce ball, barrel tasting, barbeques, book signings, reserve and future tastings and much more…come and find out for yourself!

Tickets

Two full days of fun! Receive a Passport logo glass, entry to all wine tastings, food pairings and entertainment at the ten wineries. Enter to win the Passport Prize Giveaway….over thirty fabulous prizes will be given away! Tickets are $35 all-inclusive.

See the event website for more information.

Cooking for Solutions 2010

jmetz — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:12:23 +0000

Celebrate Sustainability

Join us at the Monterey Bay Aquarium for the 9th Annual Cooking for Solutions celebration—the culinary event of the year with great chefs, gourmet cuisine and fine wines. It’s an elegant way to discover how your food choices protect the health of the soil, water and ocean wildlife. Events include the signature gala celebration, as well as food and wine adventures, cooking demonstrations and a seafood challenge.

Learn more at the event website.

A Taste of Downtown – Ukiah

jmetz — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:14:11 +0000

On Friday June 11th for 5-7pm, take a walking tour of Downtown Ukiah’s charming shops and businesses while enjoying dozens of world-renowned local wines, microbrews, brandies and more. Strolling musicians, acoustic bands, and fabulous hors d’ oeuvres included. Welcome in the summer at this wildly popular event.

Visit the City of Ukiahs Website or call 707-463-6729.

Haitian Relief via Doctors Without Borders

jmetz — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:33:11 +0000

If you are looking for a way to support the relief efforts in Haiti consider donating to Doctors Without Borders.

Wanderlust 2010

jmetz — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:20:44 +0000

Wanderlust is a new kind of festival bringing together the world’s top yoga teacher’s and the best performers in Rock & Roll, all in a setting of breathtaking natural beauty. This is one of the best festivals of the year – not to be missed!!

Find out more on the Wanderlust website.

Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing launch

jmetz — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:16:09 +0000

CSWA announced today the launch of a new sustainable winegrowing certification program – Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing. This program, building on the Sustainable Winegrowing Program in development for the past 8-years will serve many purposes including education and consumer awareness. Read more here.