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May 31-June 2
Where else can you get wines from South Coast Winery & Resort, Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards, Keyways Winery, Monte de Oro, Palumbo, Miramonte, Bel Vino, Briar Rose, Europa Village, Lorimar, Maurice Car'rie, Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery, Thornton, Van Roekel and Wiens Family Cellars all in one beautiful park with a lake view? Held at the Lake Skinner Recreation area, the Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival is surrounded by untouched natural vistas, Lake Skinner and the Shipley Multi-Species Reserve. Outside the park borders are the rolling hills of Southern California's Wine Country - a wine country that now boasts more than 30 wineries. There are three options to wine tasting at the Festival: Reserve Tasting with six 2 ounce pours of award winning winemakers' reserve wines in a specialty souvenir glass $25; Standard Wine Tasting, $15, includes six tastes and a souvenir glass; Food and Wine Pairing, Saturday and Sunday includes four courses from local chefs paired with four different award-winning wines. It’s $73 on Saturday, $65 on Sunday and includes Festival admission as well as Festival seating at the concerts. Guests can buy full glasses of wine at "Wine by the Glass." Beverage tickets can be purchased in advance and will help reduce wait time in lines. All Festival tickets, and the food and wine pairing tickets can be found at www.tvbwf.com
June 20
Celebrate the arrival of summer at Del Mar Village’s annual Summer Solstice on June 20, 2013. Set in lovely Powerhouse Park next to the sea, this festive event features 20 local restaurants and 15 wineries and breweries, live music and a silent auction. Summer Solstice runs from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. so guests can listen to the sounds of the steel drum while the sun sets into the Pacific. Tickets are $65, and VIP tables are available for $800 for parties of 10. For more information, visit www.summer.delmarmainstreet.com.
July 13
Southern Caregiver Resource Center is hosting their 21st Annual Bastille Day Fundraiser on July 13, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., to support the direct service needs of family caregivers in San Diego. Guests can enjoy wine tastings from prominent wineries, including Silver Oak Cellars, Duckhorn Vineyards, Ferrari-Carano, Honig Vineyard and more. Wine will be paired with upscale French cuisine from French Gourmet and guests will be able to bid on upscale wine and gift packages during SCRC’s silent auction. Live musical entertainment will be provided from Emmy Award winner and Grammy-nominated artist Allan Phillips and Friends. 10News anchors Kimberly Hunt and Steve Atkinson will serve as the event emcees. Tickets can be purchased for $150 online at www.caregivercenter.org. 100 percent of event proceeds will go toward meeting the direct service needs of family caregivers in San Diego.
August 24-25
Head to the San Diego Spirits Festival in San Diego, CA, on August 24 and 25, 2013 for competitions, tastings and seminars sponsored by a lineup of national spirit brands and local restaurants. Location and pricing to be available soon. More information can be found at www.sandiegospiritsfestival.com.
Ongoing
Set in the lovely grounds of Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, Mustangs & Burros has a new happy hour. Chef Timothy Ralphs has created a lively and fun menu with exciting edibles and potables. Each weekday celebrates different food and beers, from handcraft brews with fresh ceviche to mule drinks with ginger beer paired with real-deal TJ hotdogs. Thursday means street tacos with Tecate; Fridays are pitcher specials with platters of Cal-Mex eats. Most beers and nibbles run $5. Happy hour takes place Monday through Friday with drinks on special from 2 p.m.-7 p.m., and food deals from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mustangs & Burros, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, 9700 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA 92037, 858-550-1000.
Wednesday through Sunday
Carruth Cellars has opened on Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach. This boutique urban winery handcrafts artisan wines from select grapes from the Russian River Valley and California Coast. Wine tastings occur Wednesdays through Saturdays from noon-9 p.m. and Sundays from noon-6 p.m. Get six pours for $10. Carruth Cellars Winery, 320 South Cedros Ave #400, Solana Beach, CA 92075, 858-847-9463.
Thursdays
Vintana Wine + Dine is adding a little pulse to the inland North County nightlife with Thursday Night Live on the rooftop terrace every Thursday from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Guests can enjoy live music, cocktails and food by the fire pits. Drink specials include $7 vodka drinks or half-price on select wines. Entertainment will vary week to week with jazz, blue, acoustics and R&B acts, featuring local and regional singer/songwriters. Enjoy the lanai menu with tasty items like crispy chickpea calamari and sesame-crusted Brie. Vintana Wine + Dine, Lexus Centre, 1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido, CA 92029, 760-745-7777.
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