Donna Moffatt To good eating belongs good drinking.—German Proverb No where was that more evident than at the September Wine Club dinner. Chuck Wagner and his late parents, Lorna and Charlie, started Caymus Vineyards in 1972. They were a family of farmers with roots in Napa Valley dating back to the 1850s. Today, the family’s…
Donna Moffatt Summertime does not stop the Wine Club, and our August event was a fantastic example of why not. “An Evening of Italian Wine & Cuisine” began with a delicious reception wine (Dipinti, Vigneti delle Dolomiti Chardonnay) at check-in and just got better after that. Maverick Beverage Company representative Christina Arellano gave a brief…
Donna Moffatt The red, white, and blue were on full display at the July Wine Club Dinner. Our members did not disappoint, wearing all sorts of patriotic gear and displaying “Proud to Be an American” vibes. Maverick Beverage Company representative Christina Arellano gave a presentation about Washington State wines, and the dinner featured five different…
Donna Moffatt The Aloha spirit was alive and well at our June dinner. Our members dressed in their finest Hawaiian themed attire, while Christina Arellano of Maverick Beverage Company introduced the group to a variety of wines from the Pacific Northwest. Elk Cove Winery was featured from Oregon. Elk Cove Vineyards was founded in 1974…
Donna Moffatt The Cakebread Cellars story begins with two high school sweethearts from Oakland, a chance offer on a Rutherford ranch in 1972, and a $2,500 advance that turned into a Napa Valley winery. Fifty years and three generations later, the family is still here, still making wine for the table and the PebbleCreek Wine…
Donna Moffatt On April 21, 200 members donned their best western gear and headed to the Tuscany Falls Ballroom to sample a wide variety of wines and a wonderful theme buffet. It’s the club’s most casual night of the year with members kicking up their heels on the dance floor while a DJ plays great…
Donna Moffatt On March 24, 211 members of the Wine Club celebrated an evening of Mardi Gras friendship featuring Tobin James Cellars wines. Following our reception, there were four wines paired with a superb multi–course dinner that included Lafitte Tilapia, Grilled Pork Chops, and Crepes Suzette. A celebratory feast! On hand was Andrew MacDonald, straight…
Donna Moffatt It’s time for Wine Club new members and renewing members to sign on the dotted line. May 1 is the beginning of the Wine Club year; all previous memberships expire on April 30. The Wine Club is open to all residents of PebbleCreek. Annual Dues are $35 per person. We continue events all…
Donna Moffatt On Feb. 24, 231 members of the Wine Club celebrated an evening of Hearts and Wine featuring Frank Family Vineyards. Our reception was especially heartfelt as a selection of exclusive wines, hand chosen by RNDC distributor Treasury Wine Estate Specialist Matt Proch, were presented for a surprise special tasting before our dinner. Following…
Donna Moffatt On Jan. 27, with a toast to health and happiness, Wine Club President Kathy Worwa greeted 181 members for our first dinner of the year. Jeff Faber, National Sales Director of our featured Opolo Winery, was our guest. He shared fabulous insight into the culture of fun, Opolo Wines curated for their consumers.…