2010 Calendar of Events
July
Sunday, July 11: The Art of Decanting - A Wine Mechanics Event
What is decanting? Why should you decant? Which wines benefit most from decanting? Is decanting only for red wines? Come and learn about the truths and myths surrounding this time-honored ritual and how decanting can improve your enjoyment of your favorite Viansa wines. Regardless of your level of wine expertise, you’ll leave this seminar with a new sense of confidence about serving wine. Hosted by Ty Horner from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Complimentary for members ($10 for non-members). RSVP: 707-935-4740. Tuscan Club members and their guests have priority!
Saturday and Sunday, July 17 and 18: Cal Italia Festival Weekend
Join us for our first ever Cal Italia Festival! We’ll celebrate our California and Italian roots as our property is transformed into a Tuscan village. You’ll feel like you’re strolling through a quaint marketplace in Italy as you wander around our many booths! In addition an array of CalItal foods and wines for your enjoyment, there will also be music, dancing, an outdoor Mercato, art displays, wine and cheese pairing seminars, gelato station, bocce ball, barrel tastings, wine blending seminars, games and more! Plan on spending the entire day (or weekend!) with us. This is our major event of the summer season, so you won’t want to miss it! 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 707-935-4740.
Sunday, July 18: Tuscan Club Pick-Up Party
Since our Tuscan Club Pick-Up Party coincides with our Cal Italia Festival, we encourage our Tuscan club members to pick up shipments between 1 and 3 p.m. so that you can enjoy a complimentary food and wine pairing and a private tasting of our Signature Series wines hosted by President Lloyd Davis. He will also discuss the 2010 harvest and talk about all of our new wines debuting in 2011. An event not to be missed! RSVP: 707-935-4740
Saturday, July 24: Food & Wine Pairing - A Wine Mechanics Event
Mystified by pairing wine with food? Ty Horner will lead you through the process in this fun and informative demonstration. Once you learn the basics of pairing both red and white wines with foods, you’ll leave with new confidence when ordering wine in restaurants or selecting just the right wines for your next dinner party. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Complimentary for members ($20 for non-members). RSVP 707-935-4740. Tuscan Club members and their guests have priority!
Sunday, July 25: Wood Paddle Cooking Demo - A Lifestyle Event
Wood paddle cooking is the latest gourmet craze! Learn how to cook with a wood paddle and the art of deglazing from Chef Lennie DiCarlo. She’ll demonstrate several recipes featuring Viansa food products. You’ll also receive a complimentary wood paddle to take home along with an additional 10% off Viansa food products featured in the demo. 2 to 3 p.m. Complimentary for members ($10 for non-members). RSVP 707-935-4740. Tuscan Club members and their guests have priority!
Wednsday, July 27: Locals & Industry Open House
For our local & industry friends; join us for a special complimentary event. Enjoy our latest release wines, stroll around our property and discover recent improvements.
Enjoy our outdoor pizza oven and play a game of bocce ball on our new court. Nibble on hors d’oeuvres provided by Sage Catering and sit and enjoy the views while taking in the music by DJ Tony Muzzin from Nor Cal Pro Sound. July 28th, 4pm - 7pm. An event not to be missed! RSVP: 707-935-4740
August
Sunday, August 8: How to Host a Wine Tasting Party - A Lifestyle Event
If you’ve never hosted a wine tasting because you don’t know where to begin, we’re here to help you plan a wine adventure your friends won’t soon forget! We’ll go over the basics of organizing an in-home wine tasting, including which wines to pour, what foods to serve, how to properly conduct a blind tasting and even what music to play. 2 to 3 p.m. Complimentary for members ($10 for non-members). RSVP 707-935-4740. Tuscan Club members and their guests have priority!
Saturday, August 14: Wine & Lobster Feast
Lobster and summer are synonymous – especially on the East Coast. We may be in sunny California, but you can still enjoy this time-honored summer seafood tradition. Spend the day at Viansa, feasting on lobster and enjoying your favorite wines along with live music, bocce ball and some of the best views in Sonoma Valley! This event will be hosted by Viansa President Lloyd Davis and staff. 12 noon to 3 p.m. $40 for members ($65 for non-members). RSVP 707-935-4740. Tuscan Club members and their guests have priority!
Sunday, August 15: Tuscan Club Pick-Up Party
Pick up your Tuscan Club shipments between 12 noon and 3:30 p.m. and enjoy complimentary bruschetta while you taste featured wines. We’re also hosting a bruschetta cooking demo so that you can learn how to prepare these versatile Italian appetizers at home using Viansa food products. You’ll also receive an additional 10% off Viansa food products featured. RSVP: 707-935-4740
Saturday, August 21: Make Your Own Mozzarella - A Lifestyle Event
Mozzarella cheese is a staple of Italian cuisine and a versatile ingredient in the kitchen. But do you know how it is made? Learn the art of making fresh mozzarella at home during this fun and informative interactive demonstration. Once you see how easy it is to make, you’ll never buy mozzarella at the store again! 1 to 2:30 p.m. $5 for members ($15 for non-members). RSVP 707-935-4740. Tuscan Club members and their guests have priority!
Sunday, August 22: Pairing Wine, Cheese & Honey - A Lifestyle Event
Wine and cheese are time-honored companions, but did you know that adding Viansa honey makes the combination even better? Learn all about pairing wine, cheese and more during this interactive demonstration featuring hard and soft cheeses and several different honeys along with a selection of Viansa wines. You’ll receive an additional 10% off cheeses and honeys featured. 1 to 2:30 p.m. $5 for members ($15 for non-members). RSVP 707-935-4740. Tuscan Club members and their guests have priority!
Sunday, August 29: Preserve the Harvest with Canning - A Lifestyle Event
Canning isn’t just for your grandmother anymore! We’ll teach you how to preserve summer’s bounty for winter enjoyment during this fun and informative demonstration suitable for cooks of all ability levels. Best of all, you’ll go home with your own freshly canned jar of antipasti for creating instant appetizers to serve with your favorite Viansa wines. 1 to 2:30 p.m. $5 for members ($15 for nom-members). RSVP 707-935-4740. Tuscan Club members and their guests have priority!
September
4th: Lifestyle: Quick and Simple Pantry Uses
5th: Italian Wine Cruise—12 Days
5th: Members Labor Day Barbecue
12th: Wine Mechanics: Aging Wine
19th: * Tuscan Club Pickup: Feast of St. Cipriano Harvest Party
21st:Sunset Kayak Paddling
October
2nd: New Wine Release Party
3rd: Wine Mechanics: Italian Varietal Barrel Tasting
10th: Lifestyle: Incorporating the Viansa Lifestyle in Your Kitchen
17th: *Tuscan Club Pickup: All You Want to Know about Porcini Mushrooms
31st: Halloween Party
November
7th: Lifestyle: How to Prepare the Perfect Holiday Meal
13th: Lifestyle: Make the Most of Holiday Leftovers
14th: Wine and Food Pairings for Thanksgiving
21st: *Tuscan Clun Pickup: Thanksgiving Party
23rd: Lifestyle: How to Set the Perfect Thanksgiving Table
December
5th: Holiday Party with Chorale Music and Food
11th: Lifestyle: How to Prepare the Ultimate Holiday Meal
12th: Wine Mechanics: Wine and Food Pairings for the Holidays
*Members only event
