by Joyce | Apr 11, 2014 | events, Villa del Monte Winery, wine, wine club, wine tasting, winery
Many of our fans live “up the Peninsula” in San Mateo County and surrounding areas so we are thrilled to be participating in tomorrow’s Spring Wine Festival at Domenico Winery in San Carlos. Join Villa del Monte, Domenico, and four other local...
by Joyce | Apr 3, 2014 | wine, wine tasting, winery
The Spring 2014 issue of Good Times Food & Wine is available now in the Santa Cruz area. We are pleased to be featured in an article written by Josie Cowden, a well-known writer and editor on the Central Coast. In case you can’t find a copy (it’s not...
by Joyce | Mar 31, 2014 | wine, wine tasting, winery
An American Viticultural Area, or appellation, is a defined grape growing region in the U.S. with geographic features (such as soil and climate) that set it apart from surrounding areas. At Villa del Monte Winery, we include the American Viticultural Area (AVA) on...
by Joyce | Mar 25, 2014 | events, purchase wine, Villa del Monte Winery, wine, wine club, wine tasting, winery
Villa del Monte Winery will be open for wine tasting from noon to 5 pm on both March 29 and 30. We hope that you will come and celebrate Spring with us! You will be able to taste wine, hear about vineyard progress, and see our new tasting board (hint: it is a...
by Joyce | Mar 23, 2014 | events, Villa del Monte Winery, wine, Wine and food pairing, wine tasting, winery
Join us on Tuesday, March 25 at Michael’s on Main in Soquel for their Greek Isles Food and Wine Pairing. They will be pairing Villa del Monte wines with a menu of Greek specialties: Hummus Tabouleh Orzo Salad Braised Lamb Shanks Baklava Please call the...
by Joyce | Mar 18, 2014 | events, Villa del Monte Winery, wine, Wine and food pairing, wine tasting, winery
We hope you can join us at Winemaker Wednesday at the wonderful Shadowbrook Restaurant in Capitola on Wednesday, March 19. From 5 pm to 8 pm, Villa del Monte winemakers will pour a flight of our wines in the Rock Room Bar. A complimentary hors d’oeuvre prepared by the...
by Joyce | Mar 17, 2014 | events, Villa del Monte Winery, wine, Wine and food pairing, winery
Looking for the perfect wine to pair with corned beef and cabbage for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration? We’ve read several articles recommending Chardonnay or Pinot as the perfect accompaniment to the bold, salty flavors of corned beef. If you want to...
by Joyce | Mar 9, 2014 | events, purchase wine, Villa del Monte Winery, wine, Wine and food pairing, wine tasting, winery
Did you receive our March newsletter? Read about: Good Times “Best of Santa Cruz County” poll Upcoming wine tasting events Yappy hour at Tessora’s Barra di Vino in Campbell And more! As always, our newsletter pairs well with a glass of award-winning...
by Joyce | Mar 2, 2014 | Villa del Monte Winery, wine, wine tasting, winery
I just heard a radio ad for a big box liquor store that included the line, “Can’t you just get your wine from the grocery store?” Their opinion being that they offer a better shopping experience than a grocery store. However, our answer to this question would be “it...
by Joyce | Feb 18, 2014 | award, events, Villa del Monte Winery, wine, wine tasting, winery
Have you tasted our wines? If so, be sure to vote for us in these two local “Best of” polls. You can vote for us as “Best Winery” on the 2014 Santa Cruz Weekly Gold Awards Ballot. Voting ends on February 28, 2014. You can also vote for us as Best Winery...