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With the warmer weather coming soon, I thought it best to offer up a selection of refreshing California Roses for our monthly tasting. Join us Friday May 9th from 5-8 pm for an evening of "Spring Blush" wines paired with a selection of delicious California cheeses. As always, William Hedge will be featured on piano for your listening enjoyment. Our Discover Comedy Night returns this month with more funnies! Join the fun and laughs Friday May 16th from 8:30-10pm. This will be ongoing through the summer every 3rd Friday featuring local talent. As always, you're invited to our Second Saturday May 10th featuring local art along with live piano by William Hedge. Don't miss our Memorial Weekend celebration May 23rd through the 25th. We are featuring BLUESPACE Friday through Sunday evenings and William Hedge Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Stop in this month and check out the new wine arrivals! Lots of new good stuff!
Visit our underground wine cellar often to enjoy our always changing daily wine tasting menu. We also hope you enjoy reading our monthly newsletter and invite you to do so with your favorite glass of California wine!

John "The Wine Guy" Hicklin

A few comments from our guests.....
"...I fly everywhere around the country....now my favorite overnight is Sacramento!"...A. Charlie, Ft. Walton, Fl.

"Great place. Good choice of wines and help selecting bottles" ... Daniel, Bristow, Va.

SPRING HOURS
Wine Bar Hours

Noon to 7 p.m.
Sunday thru Wednesday
Noon to 9 p.m.
Thursday thur Saturday

Recipe of the Month
Make your next trip to the wineries a picnic! This sandwich has the salad in it. Pick up a chilled Rose like our Selby Winery "Rose of Syrah". Finish with some fresh fruit from a local vendor and you're set!

Cobb Salad Sandwich

3 large avocados, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup lemon juice
6 soft white hoagie rolls, split
1 cup oil-and-vinegar dressing, divided
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup fresh watercress (optional)
6 small green onions, sliced
1/2 cup crumbled Pt. Reyes blue cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
5 plum tomatoes, sliced
12 ounces roasted turkey or chicken breast slices
12 ounces thick smoked bacon slices, cooked

Toss together avocado and lemon juice; set aside.
Brush cut sides of rolls with dressing, and place on a baking sheet; reserve remaining dressing.
Bake rolls at 425*F (220*C) for 5 minutes or until lightly toasted.
Toss together lettuce, watercress, if desired, green onions, and reserved dressing. Arrange mixture evenly on top halves of rolls; top evenly with blue cheese, Cheddar cheese, and tomato.
Layer turkey, bacon, and avocado slices on bottom halves of rolls. Fold sandwiches.

Makes 6 servings.

Speaking of Picnics......
Have you seen our selection of picnic baskets and wine carriers? These are just a few from our selection. Yogi would be proud to help himself to any of these! Just fill with your favorite goodies along with a great bottle (or two) of California wine and head to the hills! The Foothills, that is. Most wineries have beautiful areas to picnic while you sip. Are you a Wine Club member? If so, save 10% on your purchase of any Picnic basket or wine carrier. Not a member? Sign up today!

JOIN OUR WINE CLUB!

This month's shipment will include 2 from Fieldstone Vineyards for our Red Club members and Fieldstone and Olivet Vineyards for our regular Club members, check your email for complete information and shipping details.

Join our wine club. Discover California's! wine club. Choose either our Red Club (2 Reds) or our regular Club (1 White and 1 Red) and start receiving 2 bottles from our extensive selection 4 times a year. Each shipment will include two bottles, according to your membership selection, tasting notes by the wine maker and food pairing suggestions. In addition to your quarterly wines, you will receive 2 for 1 tastings, including our monthly Wine Maker's Tasting, and 10% off all merchandise in our wine bar and tasting room. Each shipment will total @ $45 - $55 each. Taxes and shipping not included. No cost to join. Visit our website, www.discovercal.com to join. Click on "Wine Bar" for Wine club sign up page.

Did You Know........
If you have a few extra wine dollars with you on your next trip to the wineries, check their "library" selections for these vintages.

Good vintages include 1997, 1996, 1995 and 1994. The top vintage in recent years was 1991, but 1990, 1989 and 1988 were all very good, as was 1985. Of recent years, look for 2003 to be a keeper.

CHEERS!

STAFF'S PICKS

Select your favorite from ours!

Source Napa, Napa
    Sauvignon Blanc '05
Olivet Lane Vineyards, Russian River
    Chardonnay '06
Stratton-Lummis, Oakville
    Cabernet Sauvignon '04
Brocheele Vineyards, Paso Robles
    Zinfandel '05

Have you found your favorite yet?

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. Cannot be combined with multiple bottle discounts.

SAVE ON BUYING MORE!

Save 5% on any six bottles
Save 10% on any 12 bottles

Pick and choose your own case of wine and receive a 10% discount on your wine purchase.
Sorry, this offer cannot be combined with our free shipping offer.

John Hicklin

The "Wine Guy"
Discover California!
Wine Bar & Tasting Room
114 J Street
Old Sacramento, CA 95814

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

In This Issue...

Our monthly wine tasting will feature "Summer Blush" wines for May. Sample refreshing California Roses paired with a selection of California cheeses. Many Vineyards will be represented for your enjoyment. Friday May 9th, 5-8 pm. $15 per person.
Second Saturday May 10th 5-8 pm with Wine and Appetizer specials. Art courtesy of "taylor's art and soul" in Old Sacramento. Live piano music with William Hedge.
Discover Comedy at Discover California! Join us Friday May 16th 8:30-10pm for fun, laughs and wine and appetizer specials.
New arrivals
Picnic time! Pick your new basket from our selection!
Spring Hours: open 7 days!
FREE SHIPPING ON ANY 12 BOTTLES! Restrictions apply.

"California Room" available for your next party.
Staff's Picks on Wine
Recipe of the Month
Did you know ... wine trivia

SPRINGTIME BLUSH TASTING
Friday May 9th from 5-8 pm.
Join us for a great evening! $15 per person - great wines & cheeses plus receive a complementary logo glass. Featuring a selection of Rose's in time for your warm weather enjoyment. Taste samples from Green Valley Cellars, Watts Winery, Selby Winery, Irish Vineyards and Bray Vineyards among others. A selection of California cheeses will be paired with the wines.
The monthly wine tastings are a series of wine events held on the second Friday each month featuring California wines and Wine Makers.
For more information or reservations visit our website
www.discovercal.com
or
call 916-443-8275

Discover Comedy at Discover California!

Join us Friday May 16th, 8:30 to 10pm, for our monthly Comedy Night!

Laugh at the local talent as they tickle your funny bone!
Wine and Appetizer specials!
NO COVER!
Donations accepted by the performers

NEW ARRIVALS
Check them out on your next visit!

Olivet Lane Vineyard, Russian River
Chardonnay '06
Pellegrini Family Vineyards, Lake County
Sauvignon Blanc '06
Robert Sinskey Vineyards, Carneros
"Abraxas" '06
Irish Vineyards, Calaveras
"Wicklow" Rose
Selby Vineyards, Healdsburg
Rose of Syrah '07
Stratton-Lummis Vineyards, Oakville
Cabernet Sauvignon '04
Pasos Vineyard, Lockford
Malbec
Two Angles Winery, Napa
Syrah '05
Brochelle Vineyards, Paso Robles
Zinfandel '05

"A Taste Of California"
A series of monthly wine tasting, music and art events.
2008 EVENTS SCHEDULE
May 9^th, Friday
Spring Rose tasting 5-8 pm.
$15 per person.
Sample California Cheeses
Live piano with William Hedge
May 10^th, Saturday
Second Saturday featuring local artists.
Wine and appetizer specials.
Live piano with William Hedge
May 16th, Friday
Discover Comedy at Discover California!
Wine and appetizer specials.
No Cover!
8:30 to 10:00 pm
May 23-25th Memorial Weekend
Jazz Music Festival
Live Music by "BLUESPACE",
8-midnight.
NO COVER!
Wine and Appetizer Specials.
May 24th and 25th Memorial Weekend
William Hedge on Piano
2-6 pm
No Cover
June 13^th, Friday
Wine Makers Event 5-8 pm.
$15 per person.
Live piano with William Hedge.
June 14^th, Saturday
Second Saturday featuring local artists.
Wine and appetizer specials.
Live piano with William Hedge.
Friday June 20th 8:30-10 pm
Discover Comedy at Discover California!
Wine and appetizer specials
No Cover!
July 11, Friday
Summer Sparkling Wine tasting 5-8 pm.
$15 per person.
Live piano with William Hedge
July 12, Saturday
Second Saturday featuring local artists.
Wine and appetizer specials.
Live piano with William Hedge
Friday July 18th 8:30-10 pm
Discover Comedy at Discover California!
Wine and appetizer specials
No Cover!
August 8^th, Friday
Summer Whites wine tasting 5-8 pm.
$15 per person.
Live piano with William Hedge
August 9^th, Saturday
Second Saturday featuring local artists.
Wine and appetizer specials.
Live piano with William Hedge
Friday August 15th 8:30-10 pm
Discover Comedy at Discover California!
Wine and appetizer specials
No Cover!
Gold Rush Days
August 29-31 Labor Day Weekend
Live Music.
Wine and Appetizer specials

September 12^th, Friday
Wine Makers Event 5-8 pm.
$15 per person.
Live piano with William Hedge.
September 13^th, Saturday
Second Saturday featuring local artists.
Wine and appetizer specials.
Live piano with William Hedge
October 10^th, Friday
Zinfandel tasting 5-8 pm. 15 per person.
Live piano with William hedge
October 11^th, Saturday
Second Saturday featuring local artists.
Wine and appetizer specials.
Live piano with William Hedge
November 8^th, Saturday
Second Saturday featuring local artists.
Wine and appetizer specials.
Live piano with William Hedge
November 14^th, Friday
Cabernet Sauvignon tasting 5-8 pm.
$25 per person.
Live piano with William Hedge
December 12^th, Friday
Annual Discover California Christmas Party
5-8 pm. $15 per person
Wine and Food offerings.
Live music. Door prizes.
December 13^th, Saturday
Second Saturday featuring local artists.
Wine and appetizer specials.
Live piano with William Hedge
December 31^st, Wednesday
Discover California�s New Years Eve Party!
9-?
Live Music.
Champagne and appetizer specials.
Fireworks!

For reservations, click here.
It's the best way to ensure your spot for our monthly "Taste of California" wine tastings. Space is limited, so reserve soon. You can also call (916) 443-8275. For more information on upcoming wine events, please visit our events page at
www.discovercal.com

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

California Room
Now Available for Private Parties!

Book your private party in our "California Room" for 20 of your closest wine friends. Reserve the entire bar for more wine friends! We offer a large selection of wines and party trays of our appetizer menu for your next party. Contact the "Wine Guy" for details and availability.

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