Calaveras Winegrape Alliance Wine Sierra Foothills California

Grape Grower's Education Meeting

Friday, March 5, 2010 at 9:00am

Murphys Historic Hotel (Downstairs in the Gold Room)

John Derr, viticulturist for the Pina Vineyard Management Company will discuss the latest viticulturist practices for improving wine quality.

There is no cost for CWA mmbers to attend, non-members $10.00

Breakfast is offered from the menu and if you plan to eat, please arrive no later than 8:30am

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Grape Growers Education Meeting

Friday, March 5, 2010 at 9:00am

Murphys Historic Hotel (Downstairs-Gold Room)

John Derr, viticulturist, Pina Vineyard Management Company will be our speaker.

There is no cost for CWA members to attend, non-members $10.00

Breakfast is offered from the menu and if you plan to eat, please arrive no later than 8:30am

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Wines of the World

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

5:30pm to 7:00pm

Greenhorn Creek Resort in Angels camp

Details coming soon!

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Calaveras Winegrape Alliance announces a brand new Passport Event for 2010! Passport Weekend is now Passport Days, a Four-Weekend Event! Join the members of the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance on these new dates for eight days of fun, barrel tasting, new releases and more! This unique event offers an ideal way for new area visitors to become familiar with Calaveras County wineries as each winery showcases their unique personalities and award winning wines!

2010 Dates:

March 13-14, 2010 (Passport & Glass Pick-Up Dates)
April 17-18, 2010
May 22-23, 2010
June 26-27,2010

CLICK HERE TO Download 2010 Passport Schedule

All participants must be 21 years of age or older and designated drivers are encouraged! This unique event offers an ideal way for visitors to become familiar with Calaveras County wineries as each winery showcases their distinctive personalities and award winning wines!

DISCOUNTED PRE-SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW!

COMPLETE PACKAGE - FOUR WEEKEND AND "TASTE" - ONLY $75

Special! Attend all four weekends of Calaveras Passport *plus* Taste the World of Calaveras for a combined price of just $75 - a great way to start off the final weekend! This offer ends April 15, 2010, or while supplies last.

FOUR WEEKEND FULL PASSPORT - ONLY $60

Eight days of world-class wine tasting and three days of food and fun! All inclusive four weekend Passport just $60.

JUNE 25, 2010 - TASTE THE WORLD OF CALAVERAS - ONLY $25

Taste the World of Calaveras takes place on Friday, June 25th, 2010, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Pre-sale tickets are available now through May 15th, 2010 for just $25 per person. (A limited number of tickets may be available at the door for $30.)

APRIL 17 & 18,2010 - SINGLE WEEKEND PASSPORT - ONLY $25

MAY 22 & 23, 2010 - SINGLE WEEKEND PASSPORT - ONLY $25

JUNE 26 & 27, 2010 - SINGLE WEEKEND PASSPORT - ONLY $25

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Calaveras Tri-Tip Shoot Out

Saturday, April 10, 2010

We are excited to host the First Ever...

Calaveras Tri-Tip Shoot Out!

Copperopolis Town Square

(Rain or Shine)

WINNER WILL OBTAIN BRAGGING RIGHTS AND REPRESENT THE CALAVERAS WINE INDUSTRY AT THE CALIFORNIA TRI-TIP SHOOT OUT IN JUNE

12pm - Gates Open

12:30pm to 3pm - Tri-Tip & Wine Tastin'

2pm - Tri-Tip Judging

Event Highlights inclide:

Local Celebrity Judges

Media Guests

People's Choice Award

Live Entertainment & Award Winning Calaveras Wines!

Non-Member Rate - Just $20

Please Ride Share / Please Drink Responsibly / Designated Drivers are encouraged!

Download 2010 Calaveras Tri-Tip BBQ Event Rules

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California Tri-Tip Shoot Out

Saturday June, 5, 2010

Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp

Download 2010 Californnia Tri-Tip BBQ Event Rules

Calaveras Winegrape Alliance is excited to host the

California Tri-tip Shoot Out!

Calaveras County Fairgrounds

Angels Camp, California

(Rain or Shine)

PRIZE MONEY! TROPHY! BRAGGING RIGHTS!

Saturday June 5th, 2010 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm

12:00pm - Gates Open

12:30pm to 3:00pm - Wine & Tri-Tip Tastinn’

2:00pm- Tri-Tip Judging

Event highlights include:

Celebrity Judges

Media Guests

People’s Choice Award

Live Entertainment

Award Winning California Wines

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WATCH FOR DETAILS ON THESE EXCITING EVENTS!

July 30, 2010 - Vineyard Tour & BBQ

October 2, 2010 - Grape Stomp

November 13, 2010 - Fall Festival of Wines

December 4, 2010 - Holiday Festival of Wines

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An appetizer to live for

New Year is within arm's reach, and if you're planning a get-together, here's a simple and simply yummy appetizer to pair with Calaveras wines, of course! Without a doubt, this is the most popular appetizer I've ever served, and the recipe has been passed to many CWA wine enthusiasts. Try this spread with fresh chevre cheese on nut toasted baguettes. It is also incredible served alongside roasted pork.

Roasted Grapes and Onions

Rinse and drain 3 cups stemmed red seedless grapes (about 1 lb.) in a 9x13-inch pan. Mix grapes with 1 cup thinly sliced red onion and a tablespoon or more of olive oil. Bake in a 450-degree oven, stirring every 15 minutes or so for 45 minutes to an hour, until grapes are browned and begin to collapse. Remove from the oven and stir in 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and salt to taste. Transfer to a small bowl; serve warm or at room temperature.

Not only is the taste exceptional, 1 tablespoon is just 21 guiltless calories.

A ver HAPPY NEW YEAR, and may the 2010 vintage be as stellar as the 2009!

Cheers, Jan Hovey, CWA blogger jhovey@goldrush.com

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