Upcoming Wine Club Events

30th Annual Wine Festival - Club Member VIP Tasting

Date: 
Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

30th Annual Wine Festival  
May 18-20
pasowine.com

The 30th Annual Wine Festival will celebrate Paso Robles wine country by bringing nearly 80 wineries to the Downtown City Park. In addition, local artisans and chefs will be showcasing their cuisine at this three-day event that promises the best of both food and wine.

J. Lohr Wine Festival Weekend Events/Daily Tasting Hours 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Our two J. Lohr Wine Centers will be offering a special 30% discount throughout festival weekend on all wine and merchandise! Or, if you are unable to attend, please call the Paso Robles Wine Center from May 18-20 at 805.239.8900, or the San Jose Wine Center at 408.918.2160, and we’ll be happy to extend the festival discount to you over the phone.

Club Member VIP Tasting
Saturday, May 19
11:00 am - 2:00 pm; complimentary
This year join us under a canopy tent with live music outside our Wine Center! Enjoy select J. Lohr wines and special cheese selections while visiting with other club members and their friends.
Bring your membership card for entry. If you don’t have a card, we will issue one in the wine center upon your arrival. Please R.S.V.P to this event by calling 805-239-8900, or email kim@jlohr.com.

Wine Club Annual Bus Trip - Paso Robles

Date: 
Saturday, June 2, 2012 - 8:30am - 5:00pm

Sorry, this trip is full, but we are taking names on a wait list.
Please call our wine center at 805-239-8900 to be placed on the list.

Hop on the trolley with other fun-loving club members and spend the day visiting local wineries for barrel tastings, tours, a ‘Breakfast of Champions’ and even a visit to an animal rescue facility!

Bon Niche Cellars Breakfast of Champions – Breakfast catered by LaGuardia’s & tasting with owners, San Miguel

Zoo to You – Tour of the animal rescue, our neighbor on Adobe road

Ranchita Canyon Vineyard – Owner Bill Hinrichs will taste us through some unique wines selected just for our group overlooking the panoramic view of San Miguel and vineyards

Hearst Ranch Winery – Tasting and Hearst Ranch Barbecue lunch!

Via Vega Vineyard & Winery – Our day culminates at Via Vega winery with winemaker Larry Gomez’s fantastic barrel tastings and Cahoots Catering Mediterranean appetizer spread.

$70/members; $80/non-members (can bring up to two guests)

Wine Club Annual Bus Trip - San Jose

Date: 
Saturday, June 9, 2012 - 8:30am - 6:00pm

This year we’ll explore the hidden wine treasure of Hollister! We’ll learn about the winemakers who continue the tradition of producing excellent wines dating back to the 1850s in this scenic region. Our agricultural stop will be a tour of Filice Farms in Hollister.

Leal Vineyards - Tasting and wood-fired pizza snacks with owner/winemaker
lealvineyards.com

Pietra Santa Winery - Wine and olive oil tasting. BBQ lunch with Me and the Hound Catering.
Note: We will have our tasting and lunch in the cellar/barrel room which is handicap accessible. There is no handicap access to the tasting room for purchases but staff can assist you with purchases if needed. pietrasantawinery.com

DeRose Vineyard - Tasting of DeRose and import wines. derosewine.com

Coffee and pastries provided at check-in at San Jose Wine Center
$80/members; $90/non-members (can bring up to two guests)
Reservations required. Call the San Jose Wine Center at 408.918.2260, or email mmcgregor@jlohr.com