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21 Oceanfront Wine Dinner Silver Oak and Twomey wines will be paired with a special four-course meal. Four specially prepared courses will accompany wines from two Napa Valley cellars, Silver Oak and Twomey, during a special 21 Oceanfront wine dinner on Sept. 24. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a Champagne reception and hors d’oeuvres masterfully created by Chef Umberto Rubelli. Wines will include Twomey Merlot and Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon vintages, which will be paired with such culinary creations as Porcini Mushroom Risotto with Blue Cheese Cream Sauce, Black Pepper Crusted Ahi Tuna, and Petit Filet Mignon topped with Veal Demi Glaze. The cost for the evening is $175 per person ($225 inclusive). Seating is limited, and reservations are required (call 949.673.2100). Business-casual attire is recommended. The upscale restaurant is known for its classic continental cuisine, fresh seafood and prime steaks, and for its own cellar of fine wines from France, Italy, California and other regions around the world. And, as its name suggests, it also offers one of the best views of the Orange County coastline. It’s perched along the boardwalk next to the Newport Beach pier. Live entertainment is featured nightly (the restaurant is open seven days a week). The lounge opens at 4 p.m., and dinner is served 5 p.m. 21oceanfront.com O.C. WINE EVENTS Montage Resort, Laguna Beach “The Artistry of Wine” Seminars and Tastings Sundays, 2 p.m. -4 p.m. – Seminar and themed tasting held weekly by Montage sommeliers at the Loft Bistro. $35 per person. Call 949.715.6420 for reservations. “From Market to Plate” Friday-Sunday, by appointment. Meet with Executive Chef Boyce to discuss favorite dishes. Shop with the chef at the local farmer’s market for the meal’s recipes, and then return to the Studio kitchen to prepare lunch side-by-side with Chef Boyce. Includes one night, ocean-view accommodations, personalized chef coats for two, and valet parking. $2,000 for two. Call 949.715.8950 for reservations 14 days in advance. Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Winemaker Dinners September 11, 7:30 p.m. – Craggy Range Wine Dinner with winemaker Steve Smith. Seven-course meal on the Monarch Sunset Terrace. $175 per person. Call 949.240.2000 for reservations. Cooking with the Masters September 27, 10:00 a.m. – Ritz-Carlton chefs lead participants through the creation of a fall harvest menu. Continental breakfast and three-course lunch with wine pairings included. $115 per person. Call 949.240.5008 for reservations. October 18 at 10:00 a.m. ¬– “Give Thanks” menu. South Coast Plaza Costa Mesa Food, Wine, and Microbrew Fest October 2, 5:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m. – Over 50 O.C. restaurants, vineyards, and breweries will serve their specialties to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank. Live music, raffles, and prizes. Tickets are $50 at feedoc.com. St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church, Irvine Taste of Greece September 26-28 –St. Paul’s is hosting their 30th annual festival featuring traditional Greek food and pasteries, wine tasting, and cooking demonstrations. Also live music, dancing, carnival rides, and boutique. Hours: Fri 5 p.m. -10 p.m., Sat noon -10 p.m., Sun noon -9 p.m. Taste of Newport, Newport Beach Food Festival September 19-21 – Food festival at Fashion Island featuring more than 30 restaurants, 15 wineries, cooking demonstrations, and live entertainment. Tickets are $25 online at tasteofnewport.com. Hours: Sept. 19, 6 p.m. -11 p.m., Sept. 20, 4 p.m. -11 p.m., Sept. 21, noon -8 p.m. Taste of Saddleback Valley, Mission Viejo Food Festival October 7, 2 p.m. -5 p.m. – The Mission Viejo Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a food festival to sample premium food and wines. Music, dancing, and a silent auction. Lake Mission Viejo. Tickets are $35 at mvkiwanis.com. Taste of San Clemente, San Clemente Food Festival November 7, 6 p.m. -10:30 p.m. – 20 restaurants, 16 wineries, and breweries serve samples of their specialties. Live entertainment. Tickets are $75, 949.492.1131. Whole Foods Market Tustin Wine Tasting Shot or a Himalayan Goji Power Shot for $1.25 each. Also try iced teas for $1.25 each including Mint Rooibos, Peach Rooibos, Pure Black, Citron Green, and the feature Tea of the Week. Fridays, 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m. – Different offerings every Friday from the store’s selection of over 1,200 wines. Call store for details. $10 per person. Saturdays and Sundays from 4:00 p.m. -5:30 p.m. –Wine tasting with different themes and presenters each week. $10 per person. Sunday Brunch Sundays, 7 a.m. –noon. Brunch and 25-cent mimosas. Tea Bar Happy Hour Fridays, 4 p.m. -7 p.m. – Try an Amazon Acai Power Wines of the World, Santa Ana Wine and Food Festival September – Featuring wine and food from around the world. WINE BARS, BOUTIQUES AND WINERIES Amazing Grapes Wine Store 29911 Aventura, Suites D and E, Rancho Santa Margarita. 888.299.9463 Wine tasting is offered every Thursday evening. Store hours are Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. amazinggrapeswinestore.com Bacchus’ Secret Cellar 6735 Quail Hill Parkway, Irvine. 949.502.4600 The wine bar is open daily, with special wine tasting events held Thursday and Saturday. Friday, Saturday and Sunday feature live music. Light fare is served, and accessories, gifts and gourmet foods are available for purchase. Shop is open Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. bacchussecretcellar.com Bob’s Fine Wines 470 Camino de Estrella, San Clemente. 949.496.3313 Rare boutique and special vintage wines are a specialty. Store hours are Sunday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Brix 16635 Pacific Coast Hwy., Sunset Beach. 866.375.2749 Wine tasting is held every Thursday and Saturday. Tapas and a full menu are offered. Glassware and wine accessories are available for purchase. Hours are Sunday through Tuesday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. brix4wine.com California Taste Fine Wines 303 Broadway, Suite 103, Laguna Beach. 949.715.5385. Also at 28940 Golden Lantern, Suite E, Laguna Niguel. 949.218.9974 Wine tasting is offered every Friday and Saturday, starting at 4 p.m. Laguna Beach hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Laguna Niguel hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. caltaste.com Eno at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point. 949.240.0829 Wine classes and specialty pairings with cheeses and chocolate are offered, as well as wines by the glass, bottle or flight. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m.; Friday, 4 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, 1 p.m. to midnight; and Sunday, noon to 10 p.m. enowinerooms.com/locations/the_ritz-carlton_laguna_niguel.cfm Frog’s Breath Cheese Store 143 N. Glassell, Orange. 714.744.1773 Wine and cheese tasting is offered Thursday through Sunday. Specialty cheeses are cut to order, and a variety of Italian meats, gourmet nibbles and salts are available for purchase. Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. frogsbreathcheese.com From the Vine Wine Boutique 23874 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel. 949.448.8814 Wine tasting is offered Thursday through Saturday. The boutique features limited production wines produced by family run vineyards. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. fromthevinewb.com The GrapeVine 24741 Alicia Parkway, Suite E, Laguna Hills. 949.380.9463 A wide variety of fine wines and accessories are available for purchase. Store hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. thegrapevinewine.com Hamilton Oaks Vineyard 31111 Hamilton Trail, Trabuco Canyon. 949.459.6913 Wine tasting is available by appointment. Tours and barrel tastings are also offered. Operating hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 4:30 p.m. hamiltonoaksvineyard.com Hi-Time Wine Cellars 50 Ogle St., Costa Mesa. 949.650.8463 Wine tasting is held Thursday through Saturday. Organic wines, gourmet snacks and wine accessories are available for purchase. Store hours are Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. hitimewine.net Laguna Canyon Winery 2133 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. 949.715.9463 Wine tasting is held in the winery’s barrel room. Tasting room hours Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. lagunacanyonwinery.com La Maison Gourmet 27772 Vista del Lago, Suite B-15, Mission Viejo. 949.916.4810 Wine tasting is held every Friday evening with reservations. Cheese, charcuteries and pâtes are available for purchase. Store hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. lamaisongourmet.net MAWL (Music Art Wine Love) 12752 Valley View St., Suites H, J and K, Garden Grove. 714.893.7000 Weekly wine tasting is offered amid rotating art exhibits and music. Store hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. mawlwine.com Napa Valley Wine Bar 31781 Camino Capistrano, Suites 201 and 202, San Juan Capistrano. 949.493.6272 Daily wine tasting is available. The store features boutique wines from California. Live music is performed every Friday and Saturday, classic movies are shown on Sunday, and barbecue is featured on Thursday. Wine bar hours are Monday through Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday, 4 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 2 to 11 p.m.; and Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. napavalleywinebar.com Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery 20362 Birch St., Newport Beach. 949.645.2200 The premium vineyard and winery produces more than 250 cases of gold medal-winning Bordeaux-style wine, but its wine cave is open to private and corporate events only. nbwine.com Pop the Cork 321 W. Katella Ave., Suite 305, Anaheim. 714.635.4321 Weekly wine tasting is available. Live music is performed during the weekend. Sports events are shown on a big-screen TV. Gift baskets and gourmet foods are available for purchase. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. popthecork.com Purple Feet 24582 Del Prado Ave., Suite A , Dana Point. 949.388.3338 Wine tasting is offered daily, and a full menu is available. Hours are Sunday and Monday, 3 to 10 p.m.; and Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. purplefeetwines.com The Reserve Wine Bar 25642 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite E-5, Ladera Ranch. 949.276.5688 Wednesday night features wine flights. Tuesday night is beer night. Cheese, caviar, desserts and wine accessories are available for purchase. Open Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. -midnight. thereservewines.com Rolf’s Wine 110 Tustin Ave., Newport Beach. 949.631.1212 A wide selection of wines and accessories are available for purchase, and wine lockers are available for rent. Store hours are Monday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. rolfswines.com Salt Creek Wine Co. 30100 Town Center Drive, B-2, Laguna Niguel. 949.249.9463 Wine tasting always available, with a new flight introduced every Thursday. Appetizers, cheese and paninis are available. Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. saltcreekwine.com San Clemente Wine Co. 212 1/2 Avenida del Mar, San Clemente. 949.429.7067 Wine tasting Wednesday through Sunday. Wine accessories and food products also available for purchase. Hours are Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. scwinecompany.com Symposium Wine Bar 2963 Michelson Drive, Suite B, Irvine. 949.863.6929 The full-service bar is open six days a week and serves light fare and desserts. Open Monday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. symposiumwinebar.com Tannins Wine Bar & Restaurant 27211 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano. 949.661.8466 Wines are available by the glass, and wine tasting is held monthly. A full menu is available. Open Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. tanninsrestaurant.com Twisted Vine Wine Shop & Bar 127 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. 714.871.1200 Wine tasting and flights are served daily, along with a broad selection of appetizers. Open Monday through Friday, starting at 3 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, starting at noon. twistedvinewines.com Uncorked Wine Boutique 22342 El Paseo, Suite A, Rancho Santa Margarita. 949.589.1156 Wine tasting and flights are always available, along with a menu of hearty appetizers. Live entertainment is performed Thursday through Saturday evenings. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon -10 p.m.; and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. getuncorked.com Vine Wine Country Cuisine 211 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.361.2079. The full service restaurant offers wine tasting every Wednesday. Open Tuesday through Friday, 5:30 to 10 p.m.; and Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m. vinesanclemente.com The Wine Artist 21064 Bake Pkwy., Suite 100, Lake Forest. 949.297.3656 The Tuscan-themed venue holds wine tasting by appointment and is available for private events. Wine-making classes are also available. Operating hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. thewineartist.com The Wine Club 1210 E. McFadden Ave., Suite. E, Santa Ana. 714.835.6485 Wine tasting is offered Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Wines from around the world, gifts and accessories are available for purchase. Open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. thewineclub.com Wine Gallery 411 E. Coast Hwy., Suite 250, Corona del Mar. 949.675.3410 Wine tasting is offered daily, and hand-crafted limited-production wines are available for purchase. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. cdmwinegallery.com Wine Lab 2901 West Coast Highway, Suite 100, Newport Beach. 949.515.8466 Wed-Thur 4 p.m. -8 p.m., Fri 4 p.m. -9 p.m., Sat 3 p.m. -9 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. -7 p.m. Wine tasting daily. Wine by the glass, flight, and bottle. Beer, champagne, and cheese selection. winelabnewport.com The Wine Stop 200 W. Imperial Hwy., Brea. 714.990.9463 Wine tasting is offered daily. Complimentary cheese plates are served Thursday through Saturday. Glassware and accessories are available for purchase. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, 2 p.m. to midnight; and Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. winestopbrea.com Wine Styles 110 W. Birch St., Brea. 714.255.1488 270 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. 949.631.6627 2646 Dupont Drive, Suite C-20, Irvine. 949.474.7393 3975 Portola Pkwy., Irvine. 714.368.0001 12205 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach. 562.799.9463 Weekly tastings are available. Most wines are priced under $25. Wine accessories are available for purchase. Hours vary by store. winestyles.net Wineworks for Everyone 26342 Oso Pkwy., Mission Viejo. 949.582.0026 Wine tasting is held every Tuesday and Thursday. Lunch and dinner are served. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 2 p.m., and 5 to 9 p.m. wineworksforeveryone.com |
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