Monthly Wine Update

At Discover California!, tour Northern California's wineries all in one convenient location.   This is our series of monthly newsletters, which will be sent to our database of customers.  Each month we will send you wine related news, updates on the newest and greatest California wines, special event information and much more.  If you do not wish to receive this, please "opt-out" at the bottom of this newsletter.  We hope you'll enjoy reading this with your favorite glass of California wine! 

 

Discover California! will be holding a special Port and chocolate tasting on Thursday February 8th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. I have several great Ports to share, paired with delicious chocolates - and enjoy our chocolate fountain too.  

Cost - $15 per person.  Receive a complimentary Discover California! logo wine glass and enter to wine hourly drawings for prizes.  Space limited ... to reserve your spot, please click on the link below, which will take you to our reservation system.  Bring your confirmation page and present at the door to attend the event.

OUR "NO CARRY-ON" SPECIAL!

With all of the carry on luggage restrictions at the airport, we are making it easy to get your California wines home.

Purchase one case (12 bottles) of wine from us, and we'll ship it for free! All rules & restrictions for shipping wine apply - including the states that wine can be shipped to ... contact the "Wine Guy" for details.  Note: Alaska and Hawaii are subject to an additional surcharge.  Ground shipping only. Limited time offer. May be withdrawn at any time.  

STAFF'S PICKS

Select your favorite from ours!  Have you found your favorite yet? 

Bogle Vineyards '03 "Phantom"

Windwalker Vineyards  '05 Viognier

Boger Vineyards  '03 Reserve Meritage

Chatom Vineyards '03 "Gitano" Sangiovese

Ehrhardt Estates '03 Petite Sirah

Lava Cap '05 Chardonnay

Lucas Vineyards 2001 Zinstar Zinfandel
 

Chicken Ragout with Potatoes, Peppers and Olives
Serves: 4 to 6 as a main course
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. flour
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, cut into 8 wedges
1 medium red pepper, cut into thin strips
4 garlic cloves, sliced
4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into quarters
2 cup chicken stock
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives or tapenade

Directions:
Combine the flour, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the chicken and mix to evenly coat all of the chicken.

Heat the butter and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a 4-quart, high-sided saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes, turning often. Transfer the chicken to a plate.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the saucepan and heat over medium-low heat so not to burn the drippings from the chicken. Add the onion, red pepper and garlic and cook 5 to 7 minutes.

Return the chicken to the pot and add the potatoes, stock and wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer until the potatoes become tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in the olives.

Planning a Wine Party?

Are you're looking for something fun and interesting to do...? Get your friends together and Discover California!

Tour California wineries all in one location. We have over 130 wines in 27 varietals to choose from with over 40 California State Fair Medal winners!

      Discover California will provide:

·        4 different wines of your choice, 2 bottles each*.

·        A party cheese tray serving 20.

·        Knowledgeable wine staff pouring for 3 hours.

·        A unique and fun Old Sacramento environment to enjoy good wine and friends.

·        Dancing on the tables. (Well, not really. We don't have a dancing license!)

  A minimum of 20 people is required to reserve the tasting room for your event. A per person charge of $15.00 will apply.

 * There will be a credit of $140.00 toward the purchase of the wines selected for tasting.

**Charges for additional selections, additional bottles or higher priced wines will be added to the above minimum charge. Attendance above the 20 person minimum will be charged $15.00 per person. We must limit private parties to 40 people.

The Tasting Room....

Cha, cha, cha, cha, cha Changes...... We're growing!

During January we will be expanding our tasting room and moving downstairs. Our expanded facility, over 2000 sq. ft., will feature wine tasting as well as wine by the glass and bottle. Also enjoy small appetizer plates paired to selected wines. Watch for information on our Grand Opening soon.  You may reserve your dates below with a new link.   

For reservations, click here.

If you would like to have me send you information on these or any other offerings, or be added to our emailing list, contact me at wineguy@discovercal.com.

 

John Hicklin 

The "Wine Guy"

Discover California!

114 J Street

    Old Sacramento, CA 95814 

916-443-8275
wineguy@discovercal.com
www.discovercal.com