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Thornton Winery 2012 Champagne Jazz Schedule Update
New Tasting Classes
Recent Awards
Cafe Champagne menu Update |
August 7, 2012 |
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Linda Kissam
PR & Marketing
lindakissam@aol.com
Please contact me for additional photos, information, or an interview with our owners.Press partners on assignmentare encouraged to choose a concert of their choice to attend and may bring one non media guest. Credentials will be checked.
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| The Art of Wine Tasting Classes |
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Saturday, September 22nd
5:30 – 6:30
Summer Time Wine & Food Pairing
Explore the flavors of summer as you taste, seasonal and local ingredients paired with their perfect Thornton Wine.
$ 40.00 per person
Saturday, October 20th
5:30 – 6:30
Champagne Class
This class will focus on the nuances and styles of this amazing beverage. You will get a detailed tour of Thornton Winery’s Champagne bottling line and you will learn how champagne is made. You will then sample Thornton’s Champagnes and learn about the many fruits and flowers that will stimulate and guide your palate and open the door to the incredible flavors of champagne.
$ 35.00 per person
Saturday, November 10th
5:30 – 6:30
Red wine and Chocolate
Inspired by the small family run restaurants in the wine country in Italy. This wine and chocolate class is truly amazing! You will be guided through the tasting and learn the in’s and out’s of chocolate and wine pairing.
$ 35.00 per person
Limited press tickets available
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Thornton Winery
Champagne Jazz Series
The 24th annual THORNTON WINERY Champagne Jazz Series continues to provide a stellar lineup of nationally renowned contemporary jazz artists as it continues to build on its national and critically acclaimed reputation as one of the finest Smooth Jazz outdoor venues.
Tickets range from $55 – $160. Season tickets or single concerts are available. Options include general admission seating, or gourmet supper seating featuring a pre-fixed dinner created by award-winning Executive Chef Steve Pickell. Call951-699-3021 or visit www.ThorntonWine.com
UPDATED CONCERT SCHEDULE
August 2012
Sunday, August 12
Soul of Summer featuring Jonathan Butler & Warren Hill
Saturday, August 18
Dave Koz & BeBe Winans
No press passes available
Sunday, August 26
George Benson
No press passes available
September 2012
Saturday, September 8
Boney James
Sunday, September 16
An Evening with Peter White
Sunday, September 23
The Rippingtons
& Brian Simpson
October 2012
Saturday, October 13
Fourplay with Bob James, Nathan East, Harvey Mason & Chuck Loeb
Sunday, October 21
Hiroshima & Marc Antoine
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Award Winning Wines
Two Contests – Multiple Awards
GOLD Award for our 2010 Mourvedre at the 1st Annual Sunset International Wine competition! Given Sunset’s credibility,reach, and influence in wine of the West-and their readers’interest in discovering the best wines from around the world to fit their casual, adventurous lifestyle -the Sunset International Wine Competition may be be one of the most important competitions in the country: 2,840 entries-making it the most successful launch of a wine competition in America, 52 of the most prominent wine judges in the country.
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Long Beach Grand Cru results
Silver……………….2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
Gold………………..2010 Petite Sirah
Silver……………….2011 Roussane
Silver……………….2010 Viognier
The Long Beacd Cru is considered one of the top international wine competitions in the U.S. The major public tasting event attracts more than 1,200 wine and food aficionados every August. Since its inception in 1995, the Competition has grown in size and prestige, attracting wineries from across the United States and from around the world. Medals are awarded in the following categories as follows: Sweepstakes, Best of Class, Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Congrats to our winemaker David Vergari and his staff.
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Cafe Champagne
New Menu Items
New Releases for August 2012 – Lunch
Gorgonzola Stuffed Fig, Arugula & Prosciutto Salad – $18
Panzanella Salad with Fresh Mozzarella – $16
Spicy Sausage & Clam Risotto – $19
Pan Roasted Pacific Sea Bass – $24
Grilled Taleggio Cheese Sandwich – $16
Ginger Beef Lettuce Wraps – $19
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New Releases For August 2012 – Dinner
Gorgonzola Stuffed Figs – $13
Pan Roasted Harissa Chicken – $29
Grilled Filet Mignon – $40
BBQ Scottish Salmon Fillet – $34
Spicy Sausage & Clam Risotto – $31
Surf & Turf – $36 (Pan Seared Jumbo Scallops over Braised Short Rib-Pancetta Ragout)
Basil Crusted Pacific Sea Bass – $34
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| About Thornton Winery
Celebrating 24 years of excellence in food, wine, music and exceptional service.
Thornton Winery
32575 Rancho California Road
Temecula, California 92591
951-699-0099
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