Join us Friday, March 19th at Antonello Ristorante for Sodaro Estate’s first pre-release dinner showcasing our upcoming 2006 vintage, including the Felicity and the limited Sodaro Estate Reserve Blend.

Total cost for this 5-course meal is $109 per person, all inclusive.  See below for the full menu.  For more information go to http://www.antonello.com, or to make a reservation, call 714-751-7153 or email Steve@antonello.com.

SPACE IS VERY LIMITED, SO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY!

Sodaro Estate Reserve Blend

Assaggini

Chef’s selection of Passed hors d’ Oeuvres

Wine pairing:
Sodaro Estate Felicity Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Antipasto

Bresaola e Burrata
Thin slices of cured beef topped with Burrata drizzled with organic extra virgin olive oil

Wine pairing:
Sodaro Estate Felicity Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Primo

Lasagna Casareccia
Layers of pasta, béchamel, and beef ragu topped with a light San Marzano tomato sauce

Wine pairing:
Sodaro Estate Felicity 2006 preview

Secondi

Costata di Cervo
Oven Roasted rack of Venison with dried fig and port wine sauce served over carrots puree

Wine pairing:
Sodaro Estate Reserve Blend 2006 preview

Dolce

Cioccolata e Zabaglione
Chocolat fudge topped with creamy zabaglione and fresh berries

Join Sodaro Estate Winery on Thursday, November 12 in Orange County at Antonello Ristorante for the “Battle of the Napa Valley Boutiques” with Levendi and B Cellars!

For more detail go to Antonello’s Event page at: http://su.pr/2WGhMH

Thursday, November 12, 2009
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Attire: Business Casual

“Antonello is hosting the “Battle of the Napa Valley Boutiques”. Three of our favorite boutique wineries, all owned by Orange County residents, Sodaro Estate, Levendi Winery and B Cellars will each be bringing three of their latest releases to share during our final Wine Mixer of 2009. A nice selection of Antipasti will be offered during this casual and friendly tasting.”

Wines to be poured……….

Sodaro Estate Winery:
A vertical tasting of their first three vintages….
Sodaro Estate “Felicity” Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, 2004, 2005

B Cellars:
B Cellars Blend 23, 2008…..Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier blend
B Cellars Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon “Pelissa Vineyard” 2006
B Cellars Blend 25, 2005….Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah Blend

Levendi Winery:
Levendi Winery “Red Hen” Chardonnay 2007
Levendi Winery “Sweetwater Ranch” Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Levendi Winery “Stagecoach” Syrah 2005

A special wine shop retail offering will be featured after the event and for those still hungry after the mixer, we will be offering a special 25% off our dinner menu and Chef’s nightly specials.

This week Don Sodaro announced his company Hanford Hotels, Inc will be transforming its Holiday Inn property in Costa Mesa, CA into The Hotel Hanford.  Along with the new name, plans are underway for a $7 million restoration of the inside and outside of the hotel.

The full article as featured on the front page of the OC Business Journal may be viewed on the Hanford Hotels, Inc website here: http://www.hanfordhotels.com/press_room.html

Don’t wait around to receive your wine

Sodaro Estate Winery is now offering 2-day and Overnight shipping on all wine purchases.  Go to www.sodarowines.com and check out our new shipping options and pricing.

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Cheers!

On Saturday March 21st, the Pacific Coast Wine Festival will be held at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach, CA.  Don and Deedee Sodaro have donated a case of our 2004 felicity Cabernet Sauvignon to be auctioned off for the benefit of the Pacific Symphony.

Sodaro Estate at Pacific Coast Wine Festival

For more information, log onto http://www.pacificsymphony.org/anypage.php?cpid=227

Sodaro Estate was proud to support the Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley, donating a case of our award winning 2004 felicity Cabernet Sauvignon for their Grand Auction 2009.

Owner Deedee Sodaro’s brother William Caine, Jr. was in attendance, and we understand the event was a great success.

Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley Auction 2009

Sodaro Estate Winery has significantly reduced shipping rates in an attempt to save our customers more money when they get their Sodaro Wine straight from the source.

The new shipping rates may be viewed on our website at www.sodarowines.com under  “Where We Ship Our Wines”

Join us this Thursday, February 12 at the Wine Gallery in Corona del Mar!

The Wine Gallery will be hosting a tasting from 5:00pm - 9:00pm featuring the 2004 felicity Cabernet Sauvignon.  Mark Phelan, our Assistant Manager will be present during the earlier part of the evening to discuss Sodaro Estate Winery and its unique terroir.

We hope to see you there!

Contact Info:

Wine Gallery
2411 East Coast Highway, Suite #250
Corona del Mar, CA 92625

(949) 675-3410 Phone
(949) 675-1430 Fax

Cucina Alessa, the cozy Italian restaurant generating so much buzz in Newport Beach, will begin serving Sodaro Estate wine in early February.

Cucina Alessa - Affordable Italian Cuisine

Alessandro Pirozzi, chef and owner of Cucina Alessa is quickly becoming a famous face around the neighborhood restaurant, known for walking around the dining room conversing with guests as they enjoy his fine Italian cuisine and its impeccable attention to detail.  We look forward to a long relationship with Cucina Alessa, and to providing top quality wines to pair with Alessandro’s thoughtful and masterfully assembled meals.

Click here to view the Dinner Menu at Cucina Alessa

Contact Info:

Cucina ALESSÁ
6700 W. Coast Hwy
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Tel: (949) 645-2148

Open hours:
Sun-Thursday 11:00AM - 10PM
Fri-Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

A sampling of Cucina Alessa’s Rave Reviews

http://foodfrenzy.freedomblogging.com/2008/09/11/promising-pie-and-more-cucina-alessa/1647/

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/20/661283/restaurant/OC/Cucina-Alessa-Newport-Beach

http://thingsyoushoulddo.com/uncategorized/cucina-alessa-newport-beach-california