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George Orwell
Look, nobody is happy about it, but George Orwell got it right way back in the 1940’s when he tried to warn us. Those of us of a certain age read it in school and we subsequently noted the passage of the actual year 1984 with more than a bit of smugness that this...
Wine of the Month Mourvèdre
We’ve always viewed Mourvedre as our “teaching wine”. Quite a few of our customers encounter Mourvedre for the first time while tasting our tasty versions. We want people’s first encounter to be “Do I like it?” versus “Is it like another wine I’m familiar with?” It’s...
Reflections of a Stolen Year
It's been 365 mornings since my quadruple bypass surgery. The surgery itself wasn’t a surprise – that train had been coming down the tracks for almost 20 years. But, never knowing exactly when that train will arrive at the station – there is always the raw shock and...
Wine of the Month Grenache
Ah, Grenache… The raspberry, strawberry flavors of this warm wine speak of springtime on the porch, the first grill session of the season and the anticipation of summer’s pleasures. El Dorado’s warm and dry climate provide perfect conditions to make expressive...
Spring Sunday Concert Series
The Zittel Family Amphitheater of Historic Folsom is ready to kick the season of spring off with the Spring Sunday Concert Series! Pack up a delicious picnic, bring your most comfortable beach chairs, and spend some time with your loved ones at this musical event!...
Carol Burnett Meau-Faux Celebration
Carol Burnett is one of the funniest Meau-Fauxs EVER! She and her merry band of tricksters made a generation laugh out loud – not just once but weekly. The enduring characters that she created and her brand of clean comedy bordering on slapstick set the bar high...
Wine Down Wednesdays
Wine Down Wednesdays events return on April 11, 2022 and continues through May 18, 2022. In partnership with the Friends of the Roseville Public and local vintners, come taste a variety of wines each week from different varietals including the highly floral Viognier...
El Dorado County Passport Weekend
Visit Crystal Basin Cellars for a special tasting with your ticket to the El Dorado County Passport Weekend. April 22 – 24 is the time to experience the beauty of El Dorado County one sip at a time! During this fun Passport Weekend, each winery you visit will bring...
Taste of Bordeaux River Wine Cruise
We’ll be hosting our Cruise Partner – AMA Waterways – as we kick off the promotion for our Taste of Bordeaux River Wine Cruise slated for March 23rd – 30th 2023. Taste of Bordeaux River Wine Cruise Information Meeting April 9, 2022 Meet with your hosts, Mike and...
Wine of the Month – Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is an ancient grape that can be traced back to the 1100s when the Breton monks planted that grape variety in the Loire Valley of France. As vineyards were planted to the west along the Loire River towards Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc cross-bred with...
Foothill Wine Fest Awards
Crystal Basin Cellars is pleased to announce that we have been recognized by the Foothill Wine Competition with 1 Double Gold and 6 Gold medals for the 2022 competition on the 2018 vintages of the following wines. Double Gold Medal WinnerVICTORIE This mélange...
Foothill Wine Fest
The annual Foothill Wine Fest is returning on April 2, 2022. Join us at the Palladio in Folsom, CA from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for an evening of wine tasting and small bites. This large-scale tasting party features wines from over 50 wineries from the California foothills...
International Karen Day
If there was EVER a day when you could talk to the District Manager – it would beat Crystal Basin Cellars during International Karen Day. We’ve set aside a whole day for it. SaturdayMarch 26, 2022 Look, we KNOW you have things to complain about. Bitterly. We do...
Wine of the Month – Syrah
Syrah is an ancient grape variety that was naturally hybridized in the northern end of France’s Rhone Valley over 2,000 years ago from two obscure parent grapes. It’s the 7th most widely planted grape in the world – grown on all continents. It is regarded as one of...
Meau-Fauxs in March
Crystal Basin is always seeking to identify and honor innovative leadership. We’ve created a way for us all to recognize and celebrate truly unique folks on their respective birthdays. Each month, Crystal Basin will select three special Meau-Fauxs who have made an...