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Friday, February 19th, 2010
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
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Monday, January 25th, 2010

Sodaro Estate photography was recently featured in the article “Vacations for Women- 6 Great Destinations” on Squidoo.com
Click below to view:
http://www.squidoo.com/vacations-for-women-great-destinations#module80794531
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Friday, October 2nd, 2009
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.
Tags: antonello ristorante, Orange County, orange county wine tasting
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
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
Tags: Don Sodaro, orange county hotels, the hotel hanford
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Thursday, May 28th, 2009
Auction Napa Valley benefits local Napa charities including health care organizations, youth services, and low-income housing.
Bid on Sodaro Estate Winery - Lot 483 HERE
Details:
Don and Deedee Sodaro invite you and five guests to join them and their award-winning winemaker, Dawnine Dyer, for a private luncheon among the hillsides and alluvial terraces of the winery and vineyard. As a special gift, the winner will be presented a limited-edition, specially etched double magnum of our 2005 felicity Cabernet Sauvignon. Less than 10 of these ornate large-format bottles exist. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a side of Napa Valley that few ever have! To be scheduled for a mutually agreeable date.
Tags: Auction Napa Valley, Charity, Hospitality
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Thursday, May 7th, 2009
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.
Tags: napa wineries, shipping, Sodaro Estate Winery
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Monday, April 6th, 2009
The sun is shining and the fresh smells of summer hang in the air.
We’d like you and five friends to join us for a private luncheon overlooking the beautiful rolling landscape of the one-of-a-kind Sodaro Estate Vineyard. With plenty of wine and food to go around, you will be hosted by owners Don & Deedee Sodaro, and joined by our Winemakers Bill & Dawnine Dyer.
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This Day is For You
You work hard. Come relax and enjoy good food, good friends, and a view you have to see to believe. We’ll drink wine, have some good laughs, and give you an inside look at winery life that few ever see.
A Special Gift
When our day together comes to a close, we’ll present you with a limited edition Double Magnum of our 2005 felicity Cabernet Sauvignon. Less than 10 of these bottles are in existence.
How to Win
On May 22nd, the Napa Valley Vintner’s E-Auction will open. Simply bid on Sodaro Estate Winery’s lot, and keep up with ongoing results until the auction closing on Friday, June 5. All proceeds go to non-profit organizations in the Napa Valley.
For more information, go to the Napa Valley Vintner Website at http://www.napavintners.com, and check back with us as the event gets closer. We’ll have specific log-in information available for your convenience.
We can’t wait to meet you.
Tags: Auction Napa Valley, Auction Napa Valley 2009, Napa Valley Vintners, napa valley wineries, Sodaro Estate Winery, Wine E-Auction
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Friday, March 20th, 2009
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
Tags: felicity Cabernet, Sodaro Estate Winery, wine auction
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Friday, March 20th, 2009
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
Tags: boys and girls club of america, boys and girls club of coachella valley, Sodaro Estate Winery, wine auction
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Friday, March 20th, 2009
Brix wine bar in Sunset Beach, California has partnered with Sodaro Estate Winery to bring premium Napa Valley boutique Cabernets to wine lovers at the northern tip of Orange County. Check out their schedule of events and be sure to stop in and ask for Rick next time you’re in the area.

Brix Wine Bar
16635 Pacific Coast Highway
Sunset Beach, CA 90742
Location Map
1-866-375-2749
Tags: orange county wine bar, Sodaro Estate Winery, sunset beach, sunset beach california
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