Past Events
Easter Peepza's!
Sunday, April 9th
12 pm to 4 pm
This event was a surprising hit last year, so we're bringing it back. Easter Sunday get your fill of marshmallow Peeps by having them toasted on a wood-fired pizza! Make your reservation soon for this one-of-a-kind peepza and wine event!
Wine Club Release and Food Pairing
Saturday and Sunday, April 1st and 2nd
12 pm to 4 pm
Hopefully April will bring us some sunshine, but at the very least it will bring us some new Shadow Ranch wines! Join us for a delicious food pairing to celebrate the release of two new wines to our club members. This month we will be releasing the highly anticipated Petite Sirah and Syrah! Let us explain the history behind these often-confused varietals. As usual we will offer two perfectly paired small bites alongside the delcious newly released wines! These are some of our most popular events, so be sure to reserve your spot right away.
Wood Fired Pizza Weekend!
Saturday and Sunday, March 18th and 19th
1 pm to 4 pm
Ring in Spring with some wood fired pizzas at Shadow Ranch! We're looking forward to the warm, sunny days on the patio again, so we'll be firing up the pizza oven this weekend. Join us for delicious wine and pizza this weekend! Reservations are strongly recommended to ensure we can host you and your friends!
2020 Cabernet Release Party
Saturday and Sunday, February 18th and 19th
1 pm to 4 pm
Join us for the much-anticipated release of the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon. This is one of the first wines ever produced by Shadow Ranch and it has been bringing people in ever since. This vintage of Cab is relatively limited, so don't miss your chance to taste and purchase this wine! Weather permitting, we'll also be firing up the pizza oven this weekend with a special steak and mushroom pizza pairing.
Valentine's Chocolate Pairing
Saturday and Sunday, February 11th and 12th
11 am to 4 pm
There's no better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with wine and chocolate! This Valentine's Day we are partnering with Annabelle's Chocolate in El Dorado, CA to share the perfect wine and chocolate pairings with you. Grab a loved one or a best friend and join us for this delectable event. Space is limited for this event so reservations are highly encouraged.
Club Release and Food Pairing
Saturday and Sunday, February 4th and 5th
12 - 4 pm
Join us for the first club release of 2023! As always we will be celebrating the release of a new wine club with a delicious food pairing. Kimari and Tricia are hard at work designing a great menu for you. Reservations are highly recommended so that we can make sure we have enough to share with everyone.
Barrel Tasting
Saturday and Sunday, January 21st and 22nd
1 - 4 pm
Join Winemaker Sam Patterson in the cellar for a great afternoon tasting unreleased wines straight from the barrel. Sam will be pouring samples of Barbera, Syrah, Tempranillo and Petite Sirah before these wines get bottled. This is a chance to learn more from our winemaker as well as an opportunity to purchase futures on these wines at a discount.
New Year Pizza Party!
Saturday and Sunday, January 7th and 8th
Welcome back to Shadow Ranch! We're excited to ring in a new year at the winery with you. You're probably tired of all that holiday cooking, so join us for a wood-fired pizza this weekend and let us cook for you. This is also a great opportunity to replenish those wine cellars after the holidays.
2022
Market Days at Shadow Ranch
Saturday, December 10th and December 17th
11 am to 4 pm
Looking for some holiday gifts? Shop local! Several fabulous local vendors will be selling their crafts at Shadow Ranch in December. Come by between 11 am and 4 pm and stroll through the stalls with a glass of wine.
December Wine Club Release and Food Pairing
Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday December 4th
12 - 4 pm
Celebrate the release of your December Wine Club shipment with a delectable food pairing! This month we will be featuring our 2020 Grenache and 2020 Petite Verdot. Reservations are required for this food pairing, so be sure to reserve today!
Black Friday Wine Tasting
Friday 11/25 through Sunday 11/27
11 am to 5 pm
Looking for a way to spend more quality time with friends and family after Thanksgiving? Bring them wine tasting at Shadow Ranch! Skip the lines and the hustle and bustle and relax in our tasting room with some excellent wine, scenic views and good company. But don't worry, we're still offering some great deals to kick off the holiday season. Join us all weekend long.
Barrel Tasting with Winemaker Sam Patterson
Saturday, November 12th and Sunday, November 13th
1 - 4 pm
Join owner and winemaker Sam Patterson in the cellar for a chance to taste some unreleased wines - still in the barrel! On Saturday we will be hosting this event to club members only and we will be serving up some tri-tip sliders. On Sunday the event is open to the public and we will be serving our amazing charcuterie. On both days you will have the opportunity to purchase futures on the wines you are tasting. This is an excellent opportunity for some incredible deals on some of our most popular wines.
Fair Play Harvest Festival
Saturday and Sunday, November 5th and 6th
11-5
Shadow Ranch will be participating in the 2022 Fair Play Harvest Festival! We will have live music and wood-fired cracker crust pizza from 1-4 pm both Saturday and Sunday.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON MUSIC ON THE PATIO!
MAY - OCTOBER
1-4pm
Join us every Sunday afternoon May - October for some of the greatest music around. We will have our pizza oven fired up and running, music flowing throughout the vineyards and as always great wines too! Enjoy music, pizza and wine on the patio.
Halloween Wine and Chocolate Pairing
Saturday, October 29th
11am - 4pm
Who said Halloween candy is just for kids? Join us for a gourmet chocolate pairing featuring chocolate from Annabelle's in El Dorado. You will get to taste four perfectly paired chocolates alongside our always delicious Shadow Ranch wines.
October Wine Club Release and Food Pairing
Saturday, October 1st
11 am - 4 pm
Help us celebrate the release of the 2020 Zinfandel and Tempranillo! Our Zinfandel will be paired with hoisin pork tacos with sesame cilantro slaw. Our Tempranillo will be paired with romesco meatball sliders. This food pairing is complimentary to club members.
Harvest Hoe-down!
Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th
Visit Shadow Ranch during WINEcation and get immersed in the wild, wild west! We'll be serving up some hoe-down chili, cowboy caviar, and of course our excellent Ranch wines. Live country music will transport you back in time. Complimentary for club members.
Côtes du Ombré Release Party and Food Pairing
Help us celebrate the release of our GSM blend, the Côtes du Ombré, with a glass of wine and a food pairing. We will be grilling delicious petite croque monsieurs to pair with this well balanced blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.
August Club Release Food Pairing
Saturday, August 6th
12-4 pm
The August Wine Club release is finally here! Celebrate with a delectable food pairing when you come to pick up your wine. The August release features Mourvedre and our GSM blend, the Côtes du Ombré. We will be pairing the Côtes du Ombré with a duck cassoulet and the Mourvedre with a "grown up" grilled ham and cheese.
Blending Party with Sam Patterson
Saturday, July 23rd
1-3 pm
Join Shadow Ranch's very own winemaker Sam Patterson for a wine blending party! In this hands-on event you will have the opportunity to make your very own personal blend. Sam will talk about what characteristics to look for and how to create a pleasant balance. If you've ever had our Sheriff red blend, you know Sam knows what he's doing when it comes to blending wines.
Food pairings will be provided, so you can see how well your new blend pairs with different dishes!
"Drink Your Words"
Talk and Book Signing with Author Carolyn Dismuke
Saturday, July 9th
1-2 pm
Author Carolyn Dismuke is offering an inspiring discussion and book signing for her book "Drink Your Words". After a career in the tech industry, Carolyn lived her life long dream to learn and write about wine. She spent two years living in a different wine regions of California, chronicling what she learned. With this event she will be sharing that with you! If you ever had dreams to travel, write, and learn about wine, come by and join her for an inspiring educational talk on wine, travel and following your dreams.
We will be serving charcuterie for snacking during the event. We encourage you to grab a glass of wine to sip on while you hear about Carolyn's journey.
Comparing Old World vs New World Wines
with Sommelier Jenna Moscoso
Saturday, June 25th
1-4 pm
Join Sommelier Jenna Moscoso for a lovely afternoon learning about the differences between Old World and New World wines. What are the different flavor characteristics, blends, and styles? Jenna will be pouring five different varietals, with an old world and new world version of each. Each varietal will also be served with a gourmet food pairing. Join us for a fun and educational event!
MAY 7th & 8th
INTRODUCING OUR NEW WINE LINE!
This month we will start tasting our new line of Shadow Ranch wines.
The label is different, but the wines are still made in the Shadow Ranch style. Rich, robust, smooth, true to the varietal style.
Join us for a tasting and small pairing of our newest wines. Cheers!
12-4pm
Sauvignon Blanc- Zinfandel- Cabernet Sauvignon
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April Wine Club Membership.
Wine Club shipment is coming up soon make sure you stay tuned to the delicious food pairing event. This Club you will recieve our Pinot Noir and a Sauvignon Blanc. A big style Sauvignon Blac designed to stand up to food as well as on its own.
Our Sauvignon Blanc is estate grown and profiles white peach and grapfruit with floral notes. Fresh, jusy ,vibrant and leaves you with a crisp citrus finish.
Our Pinot Noir is a lighter style pinot offering perfumey aromatics that are quite enticing. A long finish. Lush cherry and strawberry a hint of toasted oak.
Cheers!
MARCH EVENTS
MARCH MADNESS, WINE CLUB MEMBERS
TAKE AN EXTRA
$25 OFF
YOUR NEXT CASE PURCHASE
FOR THE ENTIRE
MONTH OF MARCH!
In appreciation for being a Shadow Ranch Wine Club Member
a gift certificate for $25 has been
added to your account. Use it anytime this month,
when you purchase a case of wine.
Purchase a case*, or a mixed case*, minus
your 20% club discount and an extra $25 off .
That's a savings! As always we appreciate your patronage!
*Excluding Sheriff Wines
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VERTICAL WINE TASTING
THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
March 12 & 13 1-3 pm
CABERNET SAUVIGNON PETITE SIRAH TEMPRANILLIO
Join us for a vertical tasting.
Experience what our wines tasted like in the past,
compare them to how they taste now
and see where they are heading in the future.
Taste and discuss the nuances of each wine, and how
food plays an important role in
enhancing or diminishing a wine. Discuss wine storage,
the best wine glasses, tasting techniques and more.
Please make your reservations today as space is limited for
this fun, educational vertical tasting;
Past, Present, & Future.
This vertical wine tasting will also have a delicious food pairing prepared to compliment each wine tasting.
This event is hosted by
Shadow Ranch winemaker Sam Patterson and
Sommelier Jenna Moscoso
Club Members $20 - Non- Club $25
Make your reservations today 530-620-2785
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FEBRUARY EVENTS
FEBRUARY 5TH, 6TH & 7TH
WINE CLUB RELEASE
Club Members, this weekend is a good time to pick up your
2020 Petite Sirah & 2020 Tannat.
We will have a delicious complimentary pairing for members or if you would prefer
a modestly priced lite lunch, it will be available for
members and their guests at $15 for Members and $20 for Guests.
Noon to 4pm
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FEBRUARY 1ST TO 29TH - FRIENDS & FAMILY
If you are a Club Member your friends and family are welcome to enjoy the same club member benefits you do for the month of February 2022. That means 20-30% discounts on wines, and tastings . Bring or invite a friend ,we are sure they'll appreciate the Shadow Ranch Experience! Members check your email for promo code.
FEBRUARY 12TH VALENTINE'S WEEKEND
1PM
" A GIFT FROM THE HEART"
A Valentine's Day with the infamous romance novelist
Renee Bernard.
Join us for a succulent Cajun shrimp boil, with all the fixings,
a romantic and enlightening chapter
discussion, a wine pairing and a very rare book signing.
Bring a used book to donate to the literacy program at the local
library if you like ,a gift from the heart, is always appreciated.
Surprise your sweetheart or a friend and reserve a space for this fun unique
Valentine's Weekend Event.
Guaranteed to spark some laughs and fun.
Starts at 1pm
Call to make a reservation today at (530) 620-2785.
Club Members $75 per person- Non-Club $85 per person.
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JANUARY EVENTS
BARREL TASTING
JANUARY 15 TH & 16TH 2022
NOON TO FOUR
New Oak aging adds these aromas to both red and
white wines; vanilla, caramel, baking spices; like
cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, coconut and dill . Additionally,
you may also find notes of smoke, chocolate,
coffee, toffee/burnt sugar.
E'levage, which is a French term meaning raising or
upbringing, describes what happens to the wine in the
barrel between fermentation and bottling. The wine's
e'levage can last for a few months to many years,
during which time the wines flavors integrate and mature.
Join us in the Shadow Ranch Cellar
and experience the complexities of our barreled wines, with Winemaker Sam Patterson.
We look forward to sharing them with you, at our
first barrel tasting of the new year! No Reservation Necessary.
December Events
Happy Holidays Everyone - Check Out our $5 Shipping on any order to anywhere!
November Events
Saturday, Nov 6 - Desert Dan Whitney Trio
1pm - 4pm
An extensive library of old school but extending to blues, classical rock “Live music brings warmth and personality, creating a venue that comes alive.” Join us!
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Sunday, Nov 7 - Ken Koenig Duo Originals
12pm - 3pm
Originals pop/rock/country. We are serving up our Mexican Corn Salad and it pairs really well with our Sauvignon Blanc, you should stop by and try it. Reserve your spot, info@shadowranch.com
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Wine Club Release Pick-Up
November 20&21 1pm - 4pm
2019 Zinfandel & 2019 Tempranillo Shadow Ranch
We have some delicious pairings for you to try with your Wine Club Release wines. Beef Bourguignon & Smoked Pimiento Cheese. The pairings begin at 11-4pm, you are welcome to come by anytime, or reserve a spot. If you bring a guest there will be a small fee for the pairing, of $15 per person. See you then!
Reserve your spot today!
Call at (530)620-2785
Make a reservation info@shadowranch.com
Oct 30 - Valerie V. Vocals
With an extensive library of musicians, focusing on Jazz genre, but extending to blues, classical, and rock, Valerie can help you plan your perfect event, party or book music in a club and/or restaurant venue. “Live music brings warmth and personality, creating a venue that comes alive with energy, for any occasion”.
Oct 16 - Jazz & Wine with Arlyn Anderson Trio
The Arlyn Anderson Trio from Sacramento, with Levi Saelua (Clarinet/Sax), Ben Kopf (upright bass) and Arlyn Anderson (acoustic/electric guitars). The trio will perform a variety of classic jazz from the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s, along with other musical varieties.
OCTOBER EVENTS
Oct 2 - Chaz Trio: Gentle jazz guitar and vocals
Northern Ca musician, Chaz Mully and his trio play a wonderful variety of jazz and soft rock music— a perfect blend of vocals and instruments this weekend.