Tastings
UPCOMING TASTING EVENTS AT THE WINE COUNTRY
The Wine Country's special Friday night tastings are in a sit-down format in a more intimate setting to explore wines in greater detail. Because of limited seating, reservations are required.
Our Saturday afternoon tastings are a more casual way to discover new wines. In a stand-up format, each attendee is given a sheet with the day's wines listed, and we check them off as each wine is sampled. No reservations are needed for Saturday tastings. Drop on by!
FRIDAY JUNE 9 7:30 p.m. $70 tax incl. Reservations Required RESERVE HERE
OUR JUNE CHAMPAGNE TASTING: A SELECTION OF OUR LUSTIEST, FULLEST-BODIED BUBBLIES
Samantha Dugan will be your tour guide.
SATURDAY JUNE 10 1-4 p.m. $25, tax incl.
COOL-CLIMATE DRY WHITE WINES FOR WARM SUMMER AFTERNOONS
Kevin Lepisto assembles some of our store’s most lip-smacking, mouth-watering white wines from Northern Italy, Austria and Germany. In the mix will be Silvaner, Gruner-Veltliner, Pinot Blanc, Müller-Thurgau and more.
FRIDAY JUNE 16 7:30 p.m. $50 tax incl. Reservations Required RESERVE HERE
AN EVENING WITH JEREMY PARZEN & ITALIAN NATURAL WINES
The renowned Italian wine & food historian, importer and blogger (www.DoBianchi.com) flies into The Wine Country to host a tasting of some of the most trend-setting wines in all of Italy.
SATURDAY JUNE 17 1-4 p.m. $25 tax incl.
WINES FOR SUMMER GRILLING FROM CALIFORNIA, ARGENTINA, SPAIN, THE SOUTH OF FRANCE & MORE
Next week, we officially enter barbecue season, which for us in southern California is, like, 10 months. The whole staff gets in the act today, selecting a summer bouquet of juicy wines that’ll make your backyard gatherings even more special.
FRIDAY JUNE 23 7:30 p.m. $50 tax incl. Reservations Required RESERVE HERE
EXPLORING TUSCAN RED WINES: THE HOME OF BRUNELLO, CHIANTI, NOBILE & CARMIGNANO
Kevin Lepisto hosts.
SATURDAY JUNE 24 1-4 p.m. $30 tax incl.
RED, WHITE & BUBBLY BURGUNDIES UNDER $50
We confess: We are under Burgundy’s spell, and after today’s tasting, you probably will be, too. You’ll be enjoying Crémant de Bourgogne, and some of the most dazzling Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from France.
FRIDAY JUNE 30 7:30 p.m. $35 tax incl. Reservations Required RESERVE HERE
BEERVENTURE! OUR ANNUAL CRAFT LAGER SPECTACULAR!
Thirst-quenching lagers, but only if they are great! Dylan Myers selects our finest.
SATURDAY JULY 1 1-4 p.m. $25 tax incl.
OUR ANNUAL SUMMER TASTING OF CHILLABLE RED WINES!
Some red wines excel with a little chill on them. You’ll be surprised at how refreshing they are. Beaujolais and a whole lot more from all over the wine world.
TUESDAY JULY 4 1-4 p.m. $35 tax incl.
OUR ANNUAL 4th of JULY ROSÉ FEST
A great display of rosés from everywhere! Pulled pork, beans, potato salad and other treats Get your celebration off to a good start!
FRIDAY JULY 7 7:30 p.m. $55 tax incl. Reservations Required
ALL ABOUT BORDEAUX with Owner RANDY KEMNER
Experience wines from France’s top region. Margaux, Pauillac, Pessac-Leognan, St. Julien, St. Estephe, St. Emilion, & Pomerol.
RESERVE HERE
SATURDAY JULY 8 1-4 p.m. $25 tax incl.
FRENCH WHITE RHONE WINES & CALIFORNIA WHITE “RHONES”
VIOGNIER, GRENACHE BLANC, ROUSSANNE & BLENDS
Exciting flavors, stimulating contrasts, new experiences. You’ll witness the amazing contrasts of these sun-drenched beauties.
FRIDAY JULY 14 7:30 p.m. $55 tax incl. Reservations Required
FRENCH BASTILLE DAY! CLASSIC FRENCH WINES FROM ITS GREATEST REGIONS
Loads of fun tonight with wines from Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Loire Valley, Rhone, Alsace, Cru Beaujolais, Savoie, Provence, Languedoc & the Southwest! Vive la Republique!
RESERVE HERE
SATURDAY JULY 15 1-4 p.m. $25 tax incl.
THE GREAT SPANISH WINES OF ANTALVA IMPORTS WITH OWNER ANTONIO MARTINEZ
SPANISH FOOD FROM LA ESPAÑOLA IMPORTS
Meet our gregarious friend, and sample some of our most popular Spanish wines: Some of the wines you’ll be sampling come from Pago de los Campellanes, Maria Andrea, Antxiola Quinta de Couselo Albariño, Empordia, more. Spanish foods will be provided by celebrated importer La Espanola.
FRIDAY JULY 21 7:30 p.m. $55 tax incl. Reservations Required
THE PLACE MATTERS!
CABERNET SAUVIGNON FROM NAPA VALLEY, PASO, SONOMA, & WASHINGTON
Amazing wines, startling contrasts. This is a tasting you’ll long remember.
RESERVE HERE
SATURDAY JULY 22 1-4 p.m. $25 tax incl.
SANCERRE & FRIENDS: POUILLY-FUMÉ, QUINCY, MUSCADET & MORE
Where it all began! Explore the tingly, tangy, brightly flavored Sauvignon Blancs of France’s incredible Loire Valley, plus the classic shellfish wine, the dry, dry Muscadet.
FRIDAY JULY 28 7:30 p.m. $50 tax incl. Reservations Required
ITALY’S GREATEST HITS
A whirlwind tour of famous wines from Chianti, Brunello, Barolo, Gavi, Soave, Amarone and so much more. Hosted by Kevin Lepisto.
RESERVE HERE
SATURDAY JULY 29 1-4 p.m. $25 tax incl.
OUR FINEST WINES FROM PASO ROBLES
Outstanding wines from Turley, L’Aventure, Ridge, Tablas Creek, Ancient Peaks, Opolo, Austin Hope & more. Discover why more and more wine lovers choose Paso for their wine tourism.
The Wine Country 2301 Redondo Avenue Signal Hill, CA 90755
For More Information and Reservations, Phone: (562) 597-8303
Tasting Policies:
Must be 21 or Over
Cancellation Policy for reservation events: As long as you cancel within 24 hours prior the event you will be fully refunded. No shows will not be refunded and day of cancellations will not be refunded.
Outside Food: All of our tastings come with a small amount of Cheese and Bread. We please ask you do not bring any outside food to the tastings in order to avoid flavors or smells that will conflict with the wines being tasted. We have a small market of food available if what we provided is not enough and we always encourage you to eat before attending the tasting.
Waitlist: If your event is sold out, we highly recommend getting on a waitlist. This can be done by calling our store (562) 597-8303.
We please ask you to refrain from wearing perfume or competing fragrances.
Our store is at a cool 68 degrees and can be chilly for some, we suggest a sweater.
We provide a small amount of cheese and bread at the tasting but we highly recommend eating before attending any of our tastings.
We recommend a designated driver or any ride sharing options and NEVER suggest or recommend drinking and driving.