Harvest Events in Apple Hill™

Harvest Events in Apple Hill™

by | Oct 10, 2024 | Cellar Events

Harvest Happenings. And You!

Saturday and Sunday will herald the front end of fall. Cool Off Already! We can all agree that a change in the weather is overdue!

Apple Hill traffic has not been bad this year, so we’re encouraging you to plan a visit and pick up your club shipments and maybe see what we’ve got aging in the Barrel Room!

Upsides? We’ve got ’em! We’re going to fire up the BBQ and enjoy some grilled bites.

We’re also hosting our Travel Agent Dawn Johnson at the winery in Camino from 1-3pm this Saturday Oct 12th and also at the Station in Folsom from 3 -5pm this Sunday Oct 13th.

Wine Cruise 2025 | Winery in Apple Hill™
Wine Cruise 2026 | Winery in Apple Hill™

River Cruises are perhaps the most intimate way to tour, touch and taste European Wine regions. We highly encourage you to get out your pasport and join us. The 2025 Amsterdam to Luxembourg cruise is just about sold out. The 2026 Portugal cruise on the Douro River is red hot and will sell out before you know it.

We’ve had GREAT experiences with our cruise line AMA Waterways and can report that our guests’ experience with the food and service have both been outstanding. AMA Waterways ranks just above Viking in cruise comfort, largely because their cruises are not merely all-inclusive, but the intimate excursions, adventures and activities off the ships are fully included in the price of the cruise.

As an example, we enjoyed an extensive castle tour of a imposing castle in Bordeaux that had been owned by the same family for 800 years. It turns out that the ‘nice lady’ who hosted the tour was actually the owner of the castle!

Likewise, we had the amazing experience of digging truffles in Provence with a truffle dog and his owner. For animal lovers like us, that was a peak moment that is impossible to beat. Bettter yet, it turns out that the dog had to tell Mike that he was literally standing on a truffle. Get Out of the Way of the Truffle!

Then what?

We’re doing a Tri Tip Dinner with the accompaniment of songster Patrick Walsh on Thursday the 24th of October and the following week on the 31st is our Halloween Costume Bash featuring Darth Mozart! $25 per person, pre-purchases get a drink and a burger included! Make sure to RSVP Yourself!

Get ya some tix here: https://crystalbasin.com/product/roctober-halloween-party/

Halloween in Apple Hill™ | Wine Tasting in Apple Hill™

Still Hungry? Howzabout a Shrimp Boil in True Southern Style! That fun event’s going on Saturday the 26th of October at the winery. You can get some too!

Get ya some tix here: https://crystalbasin.com/event/crystal-basin-shrimp-boil/

Crystal Basin Cellars Shrimp Boil | Winery Event in Apple Hill™

As You Well Know At This Point – We Love You Long Time!

The Crystal Basin Team

Tasty Fun In Apple Hill™ at Crystal Basin

Tasty Fun In Apple Hill™ at Crystal Basin

by | Sep 7, 2024 | Cellar Events

Seafood Series at Crystal Basin!

Crystal Basin Cellars Gold County Wines | Wine Tasting Apple Hill“
We’re adding on! Not Just With Storage Space!

We found that our Customers absolutely LOVE our Seafood Series at Crystal Basin.

So We’re Adding a 4th Event to Our Seafood Series!

    • Legends Are Told – About Crab Feeds of Old!
       That’s the last weekend of January.
    • Our Oysterfest is Enjoyed the Best!

      That’s March 8th.

    • Lobsterpalooza was a Hit! We’re Repeating It!
      That’s November 30th with Cousins Main Lobster.
    • Shrimp Boil is New – We’re Doin’ it For You!

That is Coming Up This September 21st!

Shrimp Boil Apple Hill | Wine Tasting El Dorado County

Shrimp Boil Apple Hill | Wine Tasting Apple Hill
Shrimp Boil Apple Hill | Wine Tasting in El Dorado County
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September 21st is the Last Third Saturday of the Season! Besides the Shrimp Boil, we’ll be hosting some of our favorite vendors:

Engage Your Senses!

  • Sweet Dreams Confections by Darcy
    Midnight Ember Scented Candles by Amber
  • Hot Sauces and farm crafts by Kimmy
    Artwork by the lovely Julie Langley
  • Don’t Forget about our Thursday night BBQ Dinner and Live Music Program!
  • This week – Lisa Bond and Tiffany Shiro accompany your Tri Tip Dinner!

Starts at 5:30 and runs until 8pm. $30 all inclusive. Glass of wine included for club members to top it all off!

Call 530-647-1767 or [email protected] to reserve seats for
Thursday evening.

We hope you can join us for some good times and some great wines. 

All the best,

The Crystal Basin Team

Date Night In Camino

Date Night In Camino

by | Aug 28, 2024 | Cellar Events, Event Tickets

Perhaps the Best Wine Ever for Carnivores!

Malbec Wine in Apple Hill (Camino

This week! Thursday night Crystal Basin After 5!
Featuring ‘Out of the Blue’ – August 29th – Under the Stars!

Date Night in Apple Hill | Crystal Basin Cellars Wine Tasting in Camino

We need to tell you about Crystal Basin’s After 5 Thursday night concert and dinner program.

There have been lots of questions about the details.  We are creating a return to the “Good Old Days” of our Crystal Basin Bistro in Camino.

So here goes:

  • Concerts and dinner events are Thursdays 5:30 to 8pm – everyone gets home for a good nights’ sleep!
  • These events are held at our winery in Camino at 3550 Carson Road
  • The attendance is limited to 50 people – it’s intimate
  • Music and dining are outdoors when the weather allows and moves inside when the weather is too warm or too cool
  • It’s true that our very own Chris Scott will tell a curated selection of his famous Dad Jokes during the intermission!  Cover Your Ears!
  • The cost is $30 and includes tax, tip and a free glass of wine for wine club members.
  • Glasses of wines of your choice are $10 during the events.
  • Our menu is grilled Tri-Tip steak, pesto pasta, caesar salad and mini cobblers made from fresh local fruit.  Our chef is Amanda Moore, formerly Assistant Chef at the Crystal Basin Bistro!
  • While they are not mandatory, we really like RSVPs so we can get the amount of food right!  Yes, you can come back for seconds!
Date Night El Dorado County | Wine Tasting in Apple Hill
Date Night El Dorado County | Wine Tasting in Apple Hill

We hope you can join us for some good times and some great wines. 

All the best,

The Crystal Basin Team

Date Night With Your Hunny

Date Night With Your Hunny

by | Aug 22, 2024 | Cellar Events, Event Tickets

Treat Your Hunny to a Tasty Date Night. Thursdays at Crystal Basin Cellars!

Date Night El Dorado County | Wine Tasting in Apple Hill
This Week! Perfect Weather and perfectly grilled steak pair quite nicely with carefully made wine and passionate live music each Thusday night at Crystal Basin in Camino.

For $30 (all-inclusive), you’ll enjoy a full meal (with dessert!) and live music on our green in Camino. Club Members get a glass of wine included.

This week: El Dorado County Favorite
Patrick Walsh!

Date Night El Dorado County | Wine Tasting in Apple Hill | Patrick Walsh El Dorado County Live Music

I Wanna Go To Date Night With My Hunny!

Woof Woof! Watch Out! Here Comes Doggie Daze!

Sunday August 26th!

Show Off Your Furry Friend(s)

Dog Friendly Venue El Dorado County | Date Night El Dorado County | Wine Tasting in Apple Hill

We hope you can join us for some good times and some great wines. 

All the best,

The Crystal Basin Team

Early Summer Fun Stuff At Crystal Basin Cellars

Early Summer Fun Stuff At Crystal Basin Cellars

by | May 20, 2024 | Cellar Events, Station Events, Wine Cruise

The Winemaking is Done – Let’s Enjoy the Wine as Summer Kicks Off!

Next Weekend – May 25th! AND June 15th – Carson Road BBQ Series! Explore flavors and exercise your senses at Crystal Basin Cellars. We’ll be hosting barrel room tours featuring our 2023 wines and hosted sales efforts featuring three amazing local artisans:

Sweet Dreams Confections – Visual and Tasty Sweet Treats

Midnight Ember Candles – Hand-Crafted Candles With Amazing Scents

Swansboro Sourdough – Homemade and Hand-Kneaded Breads

Crystal Basin Cellars Summer Winery Events | Apple Hill Wineries | Wineries in the Foothills Wine Tasting Apple Hill | Summer BBQ Series

Our Ascendance and White Wines Clubs will run in early June.

Come up and taste the wines and make your selections!

Crystal Basin Cellars Summer Winery Events | Apple Hill Wineries | Wineries in the Foothills Wine Tasting Apple Hill

It’s time to start planning for your Amsterdam to Luxembourg Cruise next April with CBC and Amawaterways!

The epic scenery of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers and the compelling wines from the banks of those rivers will be featured highlights of this cruise. We’ve had two Most Excellent wine cruise experiences with our friends at Amawaterways and we eagerly look forward to this coming one as well!

Ready? Get out your calendars!

On June 8th (3pm) in Camino and on June 9th (5pm) at the Station in Folsom, we’re gathering with our travel agent and interested friends, fans and club members for a deep-dive Q&A session about next April’s trip. If you’ve ever wanted to explore Northern Europe, a relaxed and tasty tour with an enthusiastic group of CBC fans is an irresistible opportunity!

https://www.amawaterways.com/destination/europe-river-cruises/2025/vineyards-of-the-rhine-moselle

Crystal Basin Cellars Summer Winery Events | Apple Hill Wineries | Wineries in the Foothills | Amsterdam Cruise

Just in Time for July Fourth! Learn how to use your used corks to show the Red, White and Blue! Bring your patriotic self out and create some art with the Crystal Basin Station team on June 23rd from 6 to 8pm. The cost is $55, which includes supplies and a glass of wine. Please RSVP to 916-673-9440 or to [email protected].

Crystal Basin Station Summer Winery Events | Folsom Wineries | Wine tasting in Folsom

We hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather and are planning to share some great wines with Friends and Family as the Patio Dining Season kicks off!

Cheers, The Crystal Basin Team

June Meau-Faux, Jacques Cousteau

June Meau-Faux, Jacques Cousteau

by | Jun 1, 2023 | Cellar Events, Station Events

Jacques Cousteau, undersea explorer, writer, filmmaker

Born June 11, 1910, Jacques Cousteau was a visionary underwater Meau-Faux in the true tradition of the genre. The dude who actually invented breathing underwater no less! Spy, war hero, commando and cinematic pioneer, Cousteau perhaps did more to change the framework of human perception excepting perhaps the Wright Brothers. His films, exploration and risk-taking were part of the culture of discovery and wonder in the 1960 and his observations initiated much of the ecological consciousness that marks our conversations today. As a French Military Intelligence officer, Cousteau would have been quite familiar with rich and flavorful red wines and would have enjoyed them at almost every meal. We certain he would have been a big fan of Crystal Basin’s tasty red wines. We dedicate our Meau-Faux of the month for June to the legend of the sea – Jacques Cousteau.