ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Amador Vintners’ Association—Wine Event Calendar
Amador Cellars “Cheeseburgers, Zin and Rock 'n' Roll” July 12; Terre Rouge/Easton Wines “Lazy Daze of Summer” July 19 –20; Avio Vineyards "Mediterranean Nights in the Vineyards" July 11, 18 and 25; Amador Cellars 2006 Release Party Aug 2; Vino Noceto Tuscan "Sophisticated-Rustic" Dinner with Class, Aug 8; Deaver Vineyards “Cool Aug Daze”, August 9-10; Convergence Vineyards “Cool August Days” August 9 -10
GOINGON:
Second Annual Wine and Art Summer Social
Friday, July 11, 2008, from 5 to 8PM
Amador City
You can sample the wonderful Amador County wine from twleve local vineyards and enjoy the music of Herb Boxhorn and Friends while surrounded by the art work of a dozen or more local artists. Now that the by-pass is a reality, Main Street in Amador City is a delightful venue for a relaxed mid-summer evening of wine, music and art. Wine tasting with souvenier glass is just $15.00. For more information, email: ktchnstore@centralhouse.net, or Joyce at 267-9225.
Preston Castle Foundation: Wine Tasting and Tour
Saturday, September 13 from 3-6PM
Preston Castle, Ione
Cost: $30 per ticket
Come taste the fine wines of Amador County and tour historic Preston Castle. Experience the history of Preston and feel the sensation of the past. Attendees will sample fine wines from commemorative castle wine glasses and enjoy a variety of hor d'oeuvres. Tickets can be purchased at www.prestoncastle.com or by calling 209-274-4112. Preston Castle Foundation began work in 1997 to restore, preserve and provide utilization of this important California landmark. community resource. Help save the castle by visiting www.prestoncastle.com
ONGOING:
Willow Creek Winery - Wine Club and clubhouse now open
Open every Saturday & Sunday from 11AM-6PM
12988 Willow Creek Road, Ione
Our Cabernet Sauvignon is ready; it has been in the bottle now for almost seven months. The flavors are incredible. To become a member, buy our special 6-bottle pack for $99 (includes one bottle of every 2005 wine...Obra-Prima, Po' House Red, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and of course our 2005 Vintage Port). Members receive 30% off all future wine purchases Call Susan at 916-715-2221 to join, or 274-0222 for the Winery.
New Beat Coffee House is now open
Serving Fair Trade Coffees and Espresso. What is meant by the phrase "Fair Trade" is that when you purchase a cup of our coffee, the money goes to the farmers who raised the coffee instead of giving it to a large corporation. It also means No Child Slaves are used to pick the crops. Coffee house hours will be from 3:00 - 9:00pm Tuesday - Saturday.
Amador Vintage Market announces 2008 Cooking Class Schedule
Learn to prepare new dishes, taste wines, enjoy a meal from the evening’s class items, and receive discounts on ingredients from the Market. This is a perfect date night, girls night out Gift Certificates to the cooking classes make great gifts too. For detailed descriptions on the classes go to www.amadorvintagemarket.com or call directly at (209) 245-FOOD.
Bellotti's Endless Spaghetti Dinners
5-7PM, Mondays through Thursdays
$10.95 per person, kids under 5 eat free!
Monday Night Casual Dinners
5:30-8:30PM
Sutter Creek Ice Cream Emporium
A different Chef's Choice homestyle dinner entree every week! Entree, drink, bread and dessert for under $10. No reservations required, but call ahead for the weekly entree. Kids may order off of main menu.
Mexican Fiesta Night on Mondays
All You Can Eat Pasta Night on Wednesdays
Le's Chinese Restaurant Offers a "Seniors Night" on Thursdays
Every Thursday, Seniors age 55 or older get 10% off (offer cannot be used with other coupons).
Le's Chinese is located in Pioneer, just past Pioneer Elementary School. Lunch and dinner specials also available.. Order take out, too! 295-7000.
Jose's Online Coupon
Caffe Di Oro Sunday Brunches
Sundays from 10AM-2:30PM
36 Main Street, Sutter Creek
Includes champagne or non-alcoholic cider. Buffet is $16 per person. For more information go to www.cafeviadoro.com