Oakhurst, CA (Vocus) February 5, 2010
The family wineries of the Madera Wine Trail will host ?Wine & Chocolate Weekend? on February 13th and 14th from 10am to 5pm. Wine lovers may purchase a Passport Wine Glass at any of the participating wineries both days of the event for $ 25, or in advance for $ 20. Sample current & newly released vintages while indulging in delectable chocolate creations, special food pairings, local art and live music. For more information please call 800.613.0709 or go to http://www.maderawinetrail.com
Guests traveling from the Fresno/Clovis area can contact VINO 100 wineshop to ride the Madera Wine Trail shuttle. Call 559.434.1771, the shuttle includes your Passport Glass, a Delicious Lunch, and VIP Discounts at select wineries!
Appellation: California, your seven day a week Wine Visitor Center, welcomes all Madera Wine Trail participants with chocolate treats from Bouquet of Fruits, special promotions & discounts, and a gourmet catered lunch (additional charge). Book a ride on one of our chartered tours (three options available!) and get your Passport glass, gourmet lunch catered by Five Star Catering, a tour of five Madera wineries and a special goody bag. Take the Avenue 7 off Hwy 99 exit west to the cypress driveway of Appellation: California! Book online at http://www.appellationcalifornia.com!
Touch of Class Limousine Service will be offering special packages for Wine & Chocolate Weekend. 888.575.4667
The Vineyard Restaurant in Madera will open at 11:30am on Saturday & 4:00pm on Sunday for hungry visitors on the Madera Wine Trail and will be offering specials for Wine & Chocolate Weekend. Contact the Vineyard at 559.674.0923
The Fresno, Clovis, Hanford & Visalia locations of Coldstone Creamery & Wahoo?s Fish Tacos in Fresno invite you to extend the Madera Wine Trail fun! During Wine Trail Weekend, show your Passport Glass at Coldstone Creamery for a special discount and at Wahoo?s for a free taco!
The Madera County Arts Council will host a ?Love of the Arts? reception & exhibit at their Circle Arts Gallery, 1653 N. Schnoor in Madera during the Wine & Chocolate Weekend. Entrance to ?Love of the Arts? is included with your Madera Wine Trail Passport Glass.
Designated Drivers are always Welcome on the Madera Wine Trail, and they are always free. Be sure to ask for a 'Designated Drivers – Madera Wine Trail VIPs" kit at your first stop on the Trail!
Participating Wineries Include:
Birdstone Winery ? 9400 Road 36, Madera
Begin your 2010 Madera Wine Trail Wine & Chocolate Weekend experience at Birdstone Winery. Birdstone will host live music from a number of talented local artists. For lunch each day enjoy a delicious dish of Pasta Dominico, a garden fresh Caesar Salad, and garlic bread or Bruschetta topped with Pesto and Roma tomatoes – all prepared by Chef Michael Mazzoni and Chef Cathy Barrows. Great food, music, award winning wines, specialty chocolates and warm friendly people make Birdstone Winery a necessary stop on this wine trail adventure.
Chateau Lasgoity-11219 Road 26, Madera
Please join us at Chateau Lasgoity during the February Wine and Chocolate Wine Trail Weekend. Where you will find exceptional wines offered at great prices. Live music Saturday and Sunday provided by Mary Smith and Anita Pazeian of Harps at Play. Lunch is available from Full-O-Bull deli of Madera. Woodcrafters Cindie and Phil Goff of Casitas Trading Post in Coarsegold will display furniture made from recycled wine barrels. The Sierra Lions Club will be featuring an assortment of dark chocolate covered strawberries, nuts and pretzels for your taste buds indulgence. Chateau Lasgoity will also be providing tank samples and futures sales of our 2008 Pinot Noir. We look forward to seeing you at the Chateau!
Ficklin Vineyards ? 30246 Avenue 7
