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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 MARCH 22

7:30 p.m.  $45 plus tax.  Reservations Required.

WINES OF SOUTHERN ITALY: KEVIN LEPISTO SELECTS WINES FROM SICILY, SARDINIA, CAMPANIA, PUGLIA, AND MORE!

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Discover a broad range of elegant white and robust red wines that are sure to impress - Mount Etna, Aglianico, Vermentino, Primitivo and much more!

 

SATURDAY MARCH 23

1-4p.m.  $25 plus tax.   No Reservations Required.

EXPLORING SOUTH AFRICA

Learn why Jessica Martinez and Jeremy Dugan are so enthusiastic about the latest generation of South African wines, which includes a wide variety of superb red and white blends and impeccable varietals. South Africa has a wide variety of wine to discover, and we have it for you!

 

FRIDAY MARCH 29

7:30 p.m.  $55 plus tax.  Reservations Required.

STA. RITA HILLS PINOT NOIR & CHARDONNAY!

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Santa Barbara County’s most exciting wine region produces some of the most talked about wines in California. Anyone who loves Pinot Noir and Chardonnay shouldn’t miss these world-class wines. Jessica Martinez lines up some of her best from this celebrated region.

 

SATURDAY MARCH 30

1-4p.m.  $25 plus tax.   No Reservations Required.

DISCOVERING GREEK WINES

Expand your palate and experience all of the delights that this country’s ancient winemaking has to offer! Kevin Lepisto hosts.

 

FRIDAY APRIL 5

FRIDAY NIGHT LITES STAND UP TASTING!

4:30-7:30p.m.  $40 plus tax.  No Reservations Required.

INTRO TO AUSTRALIAN WINE

Check out the exciting red and white wines from some of the most popular wine regions in Australia! Shiraz, Grenache, Sémillon, Cabernet and blends! Barossa Valley, Hunter Valley, McLaren Vale, and more! Jessica Martinez hosts.

 

SATURDAY APRIL 6

1-4p.m.  $25 plus tax.   No Reservations Required.

OUR FAVORITE SAUVIGNON BLANC FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Zippy and zesty white wines from the best places they are grown; France’s Loire Valley, New Zealand, California, and more! Our experts bring the best from each region, highlighting the delicious variety of this iconic wine.

 

FRIDAY APRIL 12 

7:30 p.m.  $45 plus tax.  Reservations Required. 

TASTE WITH LAS JARAS WINEMAKER JOEL BURT!

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Joel Burt, the mastermind behind wines like Sweet Berry Wine, Glou Glou, and Superbloom will be in store sharing his winemaking process. Find out what makes Las Jaras Wines one of the most popular low-intervention wineries in the business!

 

SATURDAY APRIL 13

1-4p.m.  $25 plus tax.   No Reservations Required.

ITALY'S MONTEPULCIANO AND MONTEPULCIANO: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

Two of Italy’s most popular reds that are often confused for one another.  Kevin Lepisto clears up the confusion by showing you great expressions of both Montepulciano wines. Delight your senses with the rich and bold flavor of these food friendly reds from Central Italy.

 

FRIDAY APRIL 19

7:30 p.m.  $45 plus tax.  Reservations Required.

WHY WE LOVE OREGON WINE! BRILLIANT REDS AND WHITES

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Discover the magic of Oregon in every glass! Join us for an extraordinary wine tasting featuring the exquisite reds and whites from Oregon's acclaimed vineyards. Jessica Martinez shows a curated selection of our favorites to showcase the diversity and sophistication of Oregonian winemaking.

 

SATURDAY APRIL 20

1-4p.m.  $25 plus tax.   No Reservations Required.

DISCOVERING THE VAST EXPRESSIONS OF SYRAH

From cool to warmer regions, you will experience all of the wonderful things that Syrah can do. From light and chillable to deep, dark, and peppery savory expressions, this tasting has everything to offer.

 

FRIDAY APRIL 26

7:30 p.m.  $45 plus tax.  Reservations Required.

THE BOUTIQUE WINES FROM MARY TAYLOR IMPORTS WITH MARY TAYLOR HERSELF!

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East Coast-based importer Mary Taylor has made it her mission to bring us all classic wines of Europe, at affordable prices, for drinking and appreciating every day. Wines that are true to their place, unstuffy and absolutely charming. Come meet this charming woman and taste through her current releases from France, Portugal, Italy, and more!

 

SATURDAY APRIL 27

1-4p.m.  $25 plus tax.   No Reservations Required.

CHILLABLE REDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Last year’s chillable red tasting was such a success we decided to do it again! Sometimes light bodied red wines need a little bit of a chill - this brings out a wonderful fruit component that makes them easy to drink and even easier to enjoy.

 

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.

Seating Arrangements:  Please call the store if you have any seating requests or would like to be seated with another guest.

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. 

Tax is added at checkout for tastings. The state of California considers this an on premise sale and requires us to pay tax on it. 

Waitlist: If the event is sold out we highly recommend getting on the waitlist. This can be done by calling the store (562) 597-8303 

One taste per wine per person

Check in starts at 7:00pm and the event starts promptly at 7:30.

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 recommend a designated driver or any ride sharing options and NEVER suggest or recommend drinking and driving. 

Tasting--The Wines of Southern Italy: Sicily, Sardinia, Campania, Puglia and more! March 22nd, 2024
$45.00
($45.00 Incl. tax)
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Hosted by Kevin Lepisto, discover a broad range of elegant white and robust red wines that are sure to impress - Mount Etna, Aglianico, Vermentino, Primitivo and much more!
Tasting--The Wines of Southern Italy: Sicily, Sardinia, Campania, Puglia and more! March 22nd, 2024
Hosted by Kevin Lepisto, discover a broad range of elegant white and robust red wines that are sure to impress - Mount Etna, Aglianico, Vermentino, Primitivo and much more!
$45.00
($45.00 Incl. tax)
Tasting--Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir & Chardonnay! March 29th, 2024
$55.00
($55.00 Incl. tax)
in stock
Santa Barbara County’s most exciting wine region produces some of the most talked about wines in California. Anyone who loves Pinot Noir and Chardonnay shouldn’t miss these world-class wines.
Tasting--Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir & Chardonnay! March 29th, 2024
Santa Barbara County’s most exciting wine region produces some of the most talked about wines in California. Anyone who loves Pinot Noir and Chardonnay shouldn’t miss these world-class wines.
$55.00
($55.00 Incl. tax)
Tasting -- Taste with Las Jaras Winemaker Joel Burt! on April 12th, 2024
$45.00
($45.00 Incl. tax)
in stock
Joel Burt, the mastermind behind wines like Sweet Berry Wine, Glou Glou, and Superbloom will be in store sharing his winemaking process. Find out what makes Las Jaras Wines one of the most popular low-intervention wineries in the business!
Tasting -- Taste with Las Jaras Winemaker Joel Burt! on April 12th, 2024
Joel Burt, the mastermind behind wines like Sweet Berry Wine, Glou Glou, and Superbloom will be in store sharing his winemaking process. Find out what makes Las Jaras Wines one of the most popular low-intervention wineries in the business!
$45.00
($45.00 Incl. tax)
Tasting -- Why We Love Oregon Wine! Brilliant Reds and Whites on April 19th, 2024
$45.00
($45.00 Incl. tax)
in stock
Discover the magic of Oregon in every glass! Join us for an extraordinary wine tasting featuring the exquisite reds and whites from Oregon's acclaimed vineyards.
Tasting -- Why We Love Oregon Wine! Brilliant Reds and Whites on April 19th, 2024
Discover the magic of Oregon in every glass! Join us for an extraordinary wine tasting featuring the exquisite reds and whites from Oregon's acclaimed vineyards.
$45.00
($45.00 Incl. tax)
Tasting -- The Boutique Wines from Mary Taylor Imports with Mary Taylor Herself! April 26th, 2024
$45.00
($45.00 Incl. tax)
in stock
East Coast-based importer Mary Taylor has made it her mission to bring us all classic wines of Europe, at affordable prices, for drinking and appreciating every day. Wines that are true to their place, unstuffy and absolutely charming.
Tasting -- The Boutique Wines from Mary Taylor Imports with Mary Taylor Herself! April 26th, 2024
East Coast-based importer Mary Taylor has made it her mission to bring us all classic wines of Europe, at affordable prices, for drinking and appreciating every day. Wines that are true to their place, unstuffy and absolutely charming.
$45.00
($45.00 Incl. tax)