These are deals I’ve come across in the last day or so that I thought may be of interest to you. NorCal Wine isn’t compensated in any way by the vendors involved.

Wente Vineyards has a “Sparkling Summer Sale” going. They are offering some wines at a significant discount if you purchase in full case lots. For example, the 2007 Wente Vineyards Pinot Noir Reliz Creek is available for $120/case. Earlier in the week, I rated the wine Highly Recommended and thought it was a good deal at the $21.95 retail. At $10, it’s a steal.

Order on-line now through July 25, 2010. Visit sale.wentevineyards.com to place your order. All sales are by case lots only, no bottle sales. No phone orders. Shipping available to reciprocal states.

Pick up dates are Friday, July 30th from 10-4 pm and Saturday July 31 from 10-2 pm
Estate Winery.
5565 Tesla Road
Livermore, CA

Coterie Cellars, an urban winery in south San Jose that specializes in Pinot Noir and Syrah, is doing a “Bottle Your Own Syrah” promo. If you buy a case of their 2009 Syrah you can bottle it yourself and put your own label on. It’s an easy way to get some nice wine that you can customize for special gifts or to have a true “house wine.” Contact Coterie Cellars for an appointment.

If a mere case isn’t enough, or you want to dial in a flavor profile, Coteria can also accommodate a limited number of people in their Private Label program for a future vintage. Contact Coterie Cellars for details.

Sausal Winery in Alexander Valley is offering a 20% discount on any purchase of their 2005 Sogno della Famiglia. It's a blend of Sangiovese, Zinfandel and Carignane from their estate vineyard. The regular retail price is $32.00 per bottle, on sale for $25.60.  Club Members take an extra 5% off their already discounted price. Call the winery to buy some or just stop by.

Sausal Winery
7370 Highway 128
Healdsburg, CA 95448

Office hours: 10:00 am till 4:00 pm (Mon-Fri)
Tasting room hours: 10am–4pm (7 days a week)

800-500-2285
(707) 433-2285

Family Winemakers Tasting
If you want to taste a vast array of wines from small producers, the annual Family Winemakers Tasting is a great opportunity to do so. It will be open to the public from 3PM to 6PM on Sunday, August 22. They are offering special “early bird” pricing right now. Ticket prices for Tasting 2010 are as follows: Early Bird Special is $45 per ticket through August 1st, $55 between August 2nd and August 21st, and $65 at the door. If you have a group of 10 or more it is $5 less than the current price. For more information or to buy tickets, hit their website.

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