Wine of the Month Grenache

Wine of the Month Grenache

by | May 3, 2022 | Wine of the Month

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 Grenache flavors ‘spring’ from the glass. Our high-altitude vineyards provide some interesting flavors, especially a stone-fruit element that seems to be unique to the Harter Vineyard in the southernmost corner of El Dorado County’s Fair Play region. CBC in Camino will be pouring vertical tastings of our Grenache Releases on May 14/15 and May 28/29 to celebrate this Great Grape!

Enjoy our Grenache Wine of the Month vertical tastings by reserving your seating time.

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Carol Burnett Meau-Faux Celebration

Carol Burnett Meau-Faux Celebration

by | Apr 15, 2022 | Cellar Events, Station Events

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 enough that it is unlikely to be attained again. Her birthday is April 26th and we are fortunate to still have her with us. For her unique and enduring contribution to humor and mirth, Crystal Basin honors her as a True Comedic Meau-Faux!
Wine Down Wednesdays

Wine Down Wednesdays

by | Apr 8, 2022 | The Road Show

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 to dark-berried Tempranillo and lush Barbera. Other award-winning wines include smoky and spiced Syrahs, Petite Sirah and adventurous blends. Cabernet Franc and flavor-intense Zinfandel and dessert wine offerings provide plentiful options for every taste and occasion. If wine isn’t quite enough to change your Wednesday plans, we are throwing live music into the mix too. Come down and take in the Town Square, listen to great tunes, taste local wines and be sure to bring your friends. $10 entrance fee good for five, 1oz tasting tickets. Bring the 2022 seasonal souvenir glass back to each event for an additional 1oz tasting. 5oz pour of wine also available for $5.

Enjoy Crystal Basin Cellars wines

We will have Crystal Basin Cellars team members pouring wine on April 20, 2022 and May 11, 2022. Please come join us! We’d love to say, “Hi!”

Season Pass & Cabana Rental

$50 season pass includes entrance into all 6 weeks and a souvenir wine glass. $30 cabana rentals, per evening-does not include entry fee. Cabanas seat 6 people.
El Dorado County Passport Weekend

El Dorado County Passport Weekend

by | Apr 1, 2022 | Cellar Events

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 you into an experience that captures the very essence of their unique story and bring your tastebuds into a euphoric estate with their absolutely incredible wine and food pairings. This is the perfect time to discover hidden gems, backroads that could lead you anywhere, and secrets and surprises that can make this event in this unexplored wine region an adventure you will never forget.

After all, the El Dorado wineries are surrounded by inspiring and breathtaking views, are home to dynamic agriculture and winemaking skills, and radiate with daring and inspiring spirit. Explorers that partake in this adventure can choose from 1-, 2-, and 3-day options, and with the ability to choose General Admission or VIP, you’ll be treated to the most spectacular journey no matter what!

Use the link below purchase your El Dorado County Passport Weekend tickets today!

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Wine of the Month – Cabernet Franc

Wine of the Month – Cabernet Franc

by | Mar 25, 2022 | Cellar Events, Station Events, Wine of the Month

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 Sauvignon Blanc, another native Loire grape to create Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc has long been the shadow of its more popular and more tannic offspring – often relegated to the status of a ‘blending wine’. Cabernet Franc is a lighter and more fruit-driven varietal, often expressing some ‘green’ elements of olives and green pepper. Thankfully, the El Dorado grapes that Crystal Basin uses are grown on decomposed granite soil, which drains well to the delight of the vines. The results is a silky fruit-forward expression of a rich wine with black cherry and violet notes.

Ask Mike if you want to hear another 15 to 20 minutes of wine-geekiness on Cabernet Franc.

 

 

Visit our locations in April to enjoy a special Wine of the Month tasting of our Cabernet Franc.

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