Local wineries pouring at Wine in the Pines
Ascension Cellars, Cass Winery, Frolicking Frog Cellars, Opolo Vineyards, Pomar Junction, Ranchita Canyon Vineyard among wineries pouring at event
Leave troubles behind and travel to an oasis – Pine Mountain Village – at the crest of Interstate 5. It offers a unique venue that wine, beer, food and music lovers have enjoyed attending for more than a decade: Wine in the Pines.
This year’s event is June 10 from 1 to 4 p.m., with a VIP entry at noon0. Proceeds from Wine in the Pines benefit the American Cancer Society.
“It’s so exciting to see so many wineries, both big and boutique, returning for Wine in the Pines 2017,” Mark Bailey, owner of the local Madd Bailey’s Pub and the Wine Room Gallery said. “Last year’s event was epic, and once again, the village gazebo area will be transformed into the fabulous Lompoc Wine Ghetto, alongside barbecue and live music.”
At press time winery participants include Ascension Cellars, Cass Winery, Cantara Cellars, Charles Wine, Enjoy Wine, Frolicking Frog Cellars, Flying Goat, Golden Star Vineyards, JFC International, La Montagne, Lapus Luna, Madd Bailey’s Wine, MM Organics, Mountain Ranch Winery, Opolo Vineyards, Pomar Junction, Ranchita Canyon Vineyard, Sagebrush Annie’s, Silkwood Wines, Stephen Hemmert Wines, Tobin James, Turiya, Vinestead, Vista Del Rey Vineyards and Workman Ayer.
Wolf Creek Brewery, Tioga Sequoia Brewing Company, Firestone and Stella Artois are the craft beer breweries also signed up so far, while food vendors include Big Mike’s Ragin BBQ, Brazil Hot Dogs, La Lena Mexican Restaurant and Wolf Creek Restaurant.
In addition to the wine, beer and food vendors there is always live music wafting through our woods – at least three bands.
The Wine Room Gallery Wine Bar in Pine Mountain will be open on both Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. and guests will be able to purchase and take home some of the wines they tasted at the festival. Tickets and information: www.WineInThePines.com, (661) 242-8810, or thewineroomgallery@yahoo.com.
Information on cabins available for rent is also on the website and there is a Holiday Inn located nearby.
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