2012 BORRA VINEYARDS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to come on out and visit our family winery, just check out the first of our entertaining events for 2012! And if you can’t make any of these dates, we always look forward to seeing you in our tasting room, open Friday through Monday from noon to 5 pm, or by appointment!
The first Friday in fair weather months we present our very popular Fusion Fridays – our version of very happy hours to launch your weekend with complimentary appetizers from a variety of our favorite local restaurants. We’ve even added live music to pair nicely with our fabulous Fusion wines, plus a limited number of dinners may be available for an additional modest charge.
See you soon!
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LA DOLCE VITA SAMPLER CLUB PICKUP PARTY
February 25, 2012 – 12 noon to 4 pm at Borra Vineyards
Featuring wine, appetizers and our winemakers
No charge for club members
Our quarterly meet-up of our most loyal Borra wine aficionados with our winemakers Steve Borra and Markus Niggli makes for a very special afternoon. This winter’s selections feature exciting new pre-releases from more of our cool 2009 vintage of big reds: Old Vine Zinfandel, Members Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, and our ever-popular 2008 Old Vine Barbera. Attendees are often treated to extra-special selected discounts of up to 40% off as well as complementary appetizers. If you aren’t a club member, this is a great time to join us! (For details, click here.)
PAST EVENTS
LA DOLCE VITA SAMPLER CLUB PICKUP PARTY
Saturday, May 7, 2011 – 12 noon to 4 pm at Borra Vineyards
Featuring wine, appetizers and our winemakers
No charge for club members
Our quarterly meet-up of our most loyal Borra wine aficionados with our winemakers Steve Borra and Markus Niggli makes for a very special afternoon. This spring’s selections feature our exciting new 2010 pre-releases of our White Fusion, Members Reserve Rosé and the pre-acclaimed 2009 Members Reserve Field Blend – only available to members. Attendees are often treated to extra-special selected discounts of up to 40% off as well as complementary appetizers. If you aren’t a club member, this is a great time to join us! (For details, click here.)
ZINFEST WINE FESTIVAL
Saturday, May 14, 2011 – 12 noon to 6 pm at Lodi Lake
Featuring 50+ wineries, great restaurants and live music
$45/$55 (at the gate) admission
Our La Dolce Vita members can call us at 209-368-2446 for $35 advance tickets!
Gather your friends and visit us at our booth during Lodi’s 7th annual extravaganza of wonderful food, music, education and fun. Come to the “Blending Tent”, where you will be guided through the fine points of the art of blending to craft great wines. Celebrity chefs and wine experts will be conducting demonstrations at the ZinFest Cooking School. We’ll be in the 10th booth on your left just after you pass through the main entrance. Visit www.zinfest.com or call 209-365-0621.
5TH ANNUAL OYSTER SUNDAY
Sunday, May 15, 2011 – 12 noon to 4 pm at Borra Vineyards
Featuring Steve Borra on the Fusion Q with entertainment by Stephanie D Trio
$12 admission includes one glass of wine and souvenir wine glass
Devour mouthwatering BBQ’d Oysters and Italian Sausage grilled hot by Steve Borra and his Oyster Shuckers and served with all the fixin’s, while sipping on your favorite Borra wine and listening to the sounds of Stephanie D Trio. Last year’s 900 oysters were barely enough, and it was overheard recently that Steve plans on hauling around 1,000 from market this year!
THE GOURMET CLUB S.J. SPRING WINE DINNER
Thursday, May 19, 2011 – 6 to 9 p.m. at 678 Grider Way, Stockton, CA
Featuring Chef Buddy O’Dell and our Borra wines
$65 per person plus tax (gratuity not included)
We’ve been working on this exquisite five course dinner with Chef Buddy for almost two months now and are dying to savor these fine pairings. Buddy was raised in the fields of Lodi and has developed an infectious passion for his backyard regional farmers, growers, and food producers. His menus reflect the bounty of the valley, seasonal healthy eating, and the wonderful wines of San Joaquin. This dinner is to celebrate the continuation of his favorite project, the Gourmet Club. You may check out the entire exciting menu on our blog. Please join us by making reservations now at 209-401-1905. (Grider Way is near Lower Sacramento and Bear Creek Roads.)
FIRST FUSION FRIDAY
Friday, June 3, 2011 – 5 to 7:30 pm at Borra Vineyards
Featuring appetizers hosted by Califas Café & Bistro with entertainment by Singer & Songwriter Jeffrey David
$12 admission includes appetizers, one glass of wine and souvenir wine glass
The most perfect of settings for any wine lover: sunset in a sea of vines with plenty of world-class grapes getting ready to start ripening. We’ve also booked one of our favorite singers to heighten the vinous romance. The ideal ending for this night would be a hot tub built for two!
THE 2011 BARBERA FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 11, 2011 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cooper Ranch, Shenandoah Valley, CA
Featuring just about all the California Babera you can imagine
$30 admission in advance at BarberaFestival.com/$40 at the gate admission
Borra fans save $5 by entering discount code 52bv202
This is the place to be if you like Barbera! In addition to our ever-popular Old Vine Barbera, there will be over 80 other California wineries pouring their best Barbera, alongside 7 top area restaurants and chefs dishing out gourmet foods. This all takes place up in the Sierra Foothills at Cooper Ranch with live music, local artists and vendors. You may even get a taste of a few bottles of this elegant red straight from its Italian birthplace. There will be no better opportunity to truly learn about Barbera! We recommend you visit BarberaFestival.com for tickets and all the details.
THE 2011 ELK GROVE WINE FESTIVAL
Friday, June 24, 2011, 6 to 9 p.m. at Elk Grove Park Pavilion, CA
Featuring local wineries and restaurants
$30 admission
The Elk Grove Lions Club hosts this fun ninth-annual event, this year featuring 11 local wineries, including our Borra wines, of course! Sample delicious entries from 8 of our fine local restaurants. Kick back, relax and enjoy the great sounds of the DeWald Taylor Jazz Quintet. Take a chance and win one of many raffle prizes, or make your bid on several valuable items at the Silent Auction table. Tickets are available for only $30 by contacting chairperson Bill Heston (916-685-4219), Bob Turner (916-686-6021) or Vernon Vincent (916-685-9238). All proceeds are used by the Elk Grove Lions to support the community, schools and other service organizations of Elk Grove. www.ElkGroveLions.org
FUSION FRIDAY
Friday, July 1, 2011 – 5 to 7:30 pm at Borra Vineyards
Featuring appetizers hosted by Yasoo Yani Restaurant & Catering with entertainment by Frankie B Smooth Jazz and special guests John & Jessica Ochoa
$12 admission includes appetizers, one glass of wine and souvenir wine glass
Moussaka. Gyros. Sound Greek to you? You’re right! Mediterranean neighbors of our Italian Piedmontese forefathers will be allowing you to pretend that you are on the island of Santorini, drinking wine from huge goblets. We have a feeling our Fusion is a much better pairing than the wine of the ancients.
SIP N’ SNACK AT THE MAC
A tasting event benefitting The Historic McFarland Living History Ranch Project
Saturday, July 30, 2011, 6 to 9 p.m. at McFarland Living History Ranch, 8899 Orr Road, Galt, CA
Featuring a number of local wineries with great food and art
$25/$30 at the door admission includes food, wine and souvenir wine glass
Held on one of the best kept secrets in our area, this premier food and wine tasting is hosted by the Galt Area Historical Society, with all money from ticket sales to be used in the continued restoration and preservation of the McFarland Ranch. Not only will there be award winning wineries pouring their excellent vintages, scrumptious food, samples of specialty vinegars by Bellindora Vinegars, and a craft table and sales by Madcraftr, but you will also be entertained by Gary Don Ricks and The Would Be Famous Band. Tours will be given of the historic McFarland home and surrounding area, or take a hayride tour of some of the outer ranch. The wonderful art
of the late Pat Frey Arrants will be available for your enjoyment or purchase. There will be raffles. You will marvel at the beauty of this venue while you watch the sunset. We hope you will join us for our First Annual event. For tickets call 209-745-1477 or 209-745-0951 or go to www.GaltHistory.org.
FUSION FRIDAY
Friday, August 5, 2011 – 5 to 7:30 pm at Borra Vineyards
Featuring appetizers hosted by Waterloo, CA Restaurant & Catering with entertainment by Stefanie D Trio.
$12 admission includes appetizers, one glass of wine and souvenir wine glass
One can never have enough BBQ, especially in Lodi! Waterloo’s secret ingredient is Bette’s World Famous Black Barbeque Sauce. Here at the winery we never can get enough of it. We aren’t telling you which of our wines goes best with these mouth-watering grilled meats, you’ll have to find out for yourself!
LA DOLCE VITA SAMPLER CLUB PICKUP PARTY
Saturday, August 27, 2011, 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Borra Vineyards
Featuring wine, appetizers and our winemakers
No charge for club members
Our quarterly meet-up of our most loyal Borra wine aficionados with our winemakers Steve Borra and Markus Niggli makes for a very special afternoon. This summer’s selections feature exciting new pre-releases of our 2010 Members Reserve Chardonnay, 2009 Merlot, and 2009 47.5° Syrah. Attendees are often treated to extra-special selected discounts of up to 40% off as well as complementary appetizers. If you aren’t a club member, this is a great time to join us! (For details, click here.)
BORRA VINEYARDS AT PIETRO’S OF LODI
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 317 E. Kettleman Ln, Lodi, CA
Featuring Steve Borra and Markus Niggli
Pietro’s is probably Lodi’s most classic Italian trattoria, bringing back fond memories of our family heritage, long ago. Once or twice a month, Pietro’s showcases one lucky Lodi winery, so you can get to know the winemaker or owner behind the wines. For August, Steve and Markus will be on hand to pour our newest Merlot and Fusion Red – two great full-bodied reds to go with your choice from Pietro’s full menu, ranging from hand-tossed pizza or our favorite homemade ravioli, to authentic minestrone or broiled chicken with angel hair pasta. Plus, owners Annette and Jim Murdaca have opened up a whole new oasis in their back patio, which will make you think you snuck off to a beautiful Italian hill town. So please join us by making reservations now at 209-368-0613 or visit PietrosLodi.com.
FINAL FUSION FRIDAY
Friday, September 9, 2011 – 5 to 7:30 pm at Borra Vineyards
Featuring appetizers hosted by Revolución 1910 with entertainment by Big Booty Bob & The Backside Kickers.
$12 admission includes appetizers, one glass of wine and souvenir wine glass
Come and see how well Fusion blends with authentic, refined Mexican cuisine. We are excited to welcome one of Lodi’s newest local restaurants, Revolución 1910 to share a selection of their inspired creations that leave your old chips and salsa in the dust. And there’s nothing like cool jazz on a hot summer night. Bring your sombrero and señorita!
NOTE: TASTE OF LODI 2011 HAS BEEN CANCELED
TASTE OF LODI
Saturday, September 24, 2011 – 1 to 5 pm at Hutchins Street Square, Lodi
Featuring Borra Vineyards and many other Lodi wineries & restaurants
Admission TBD, La Dolce Vita Club Members have in the past received 15% off
Join us for this premier wine tasting event and a chance to experience the fabulous wine, food and talent that Lodi has to offer! Call 888-333-9967 for tickets. www.tasteoflodi.com
THE FIRST SIP – CELEBRATING LODI’S NEW VINTAGE
November 12–13, 2011 – 11 am to 4 pm throughout Lodi
Featuring appetizers and barrel tasting
$35 advance/$45 (at the door) admission
Celebrating another successful harvest in Lodi Wine Country! This two-day weekend event offers an opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in Lodi wines while traveling from winery to winery throughout the Lodi appellation. Taste the first sip of the 2011 vintage as well as new releases. Visit us and over 40 of your favorite wineries, explore new ones, meet local winemakers, tour vineyards and enjoy this delightful experience that Lodi Wine Country has to offer! Our theme this year is “Glasses, Grapes, and Wine!” Grab your Glass, check out our Grapes, and enjoy the WINE! Be sure to sample some of our Italian treats, browse through our Holiday Gift Shop featuring unique, one of a kind, “Wine” ornaments, and knock out your Christmas shopping early here at Borra!
www.firstsiplodi.com
LA DOLCE VITA SAMPLER CLUB PICKUP PARTY
November 19, 2011 – 12 noon to 4 pm at Borra Vineyards
Featuring wine, appetizers and our winemakers
No charge for club members
Our quarterly meet-up of our most loyal Borra wine aficionados with our winemakers Steve Borra and Markus Niggli makes for a very special afternoon. This fall’s selections feature exciting new pre-releases from our cool 2009 vintage of big reds: Red Fusion, 47.5° Red Wine, and our Members Reserve “Finesse” Cab/Merlot blend. Attendees are often treated to extra-special selected discounts of up to 40% off as well as complementary appetizers. If you aren’t a club member, this is a great time to join us! (For details, click here.)
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
December 2, 2011 – 6 pm to 8 pm at Borra Vineyards
Featuring wine, appetizers and holiday treats
No charge for club members
Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer and wine available for purchase by the glass at our winery. Take a peek into Santa’s Village while sampling homemade appetizers and holiday treats! Make your lists now and be prepared to shop for unique Christmas ornaments, gifts, jewelry and lots of other fun gift ideas, all carefully chosen by Steve’s daughter, Gina! Don’t forget, Gift Certificates and/or La Dolce Vita Sampler Club memberships are always a big hit with friends and family! We’re looking forward to seeing you!
$9.99 NIGHT AND DESSERT HEAVEN
January 13, 2012 – 7 pm to 10 pm at Borra Vineyards
Featuring wine, desserts and discounts
$9.99 admission for club members and their guests only
We’ve hired one of the best dessert artists in town to fill our tasting room with tons of outrageous sweets for our amazing club members and their sweetees. Have your fill of brownies, truffles and other decadent delights paired with our silky Borra wines. For this night only, we’ll be offering almost all our wines, including our limited-edition 47.5° wines for $9.99 per bottle. There’s no need to RSVP if you’re a club member, just come on over!
WSJWINE FROM THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
FUSION RED CARPET CELEBRATION
January 14, 2012 – 12 pm to 5 pm at Borra Vineyards
Featuring our award-winning 2008 Fusion
No charge
We’ve got plenty to celebrate, now that 1.7 million people have seen our 2008 Fusion in the Wall Street Journal on a half-page announcement of the winners of the 3rd WSJwine Annual Dozen 2011 competition.
We cordially invite everyone to a red carpet tasting of our Fusion and other wines, when we’ll waive the usual $5.00 tasting fee, plus, with any wine purchase, you’ll take home a commemorative wine glass. It will be the last chance to snag a bottle of 2008, since we only have 20 cases left.
WINE & CHOCOLATE WEEKEND
Saturday-Sunday, February 11-12, 2012 – 11 am to 4 pm throughout Lodi
Featuring wine, food and live music
$45/$55 (at the door) admission
Enjoy a weekend of Wine & Chocolate during our 15th annual Wine & Chocolate Extravaganza! A feast for your ears and your stomach! Live music and delectable treats await you. Travel from winery to winery throughout the Lodi Appellation tasting world-class wines, savoring delectable chocolates, and listening to a variety of music. Tickets are $45 in advance or $55 at the door. Price includes a souvenir wine glass, commemorative chocolate bar, wine tasting, and map to all participating wineries. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center (209) 365-0621.
www.lodiwineandchocolate.com
