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 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.
FRIDAY MAY 3
FRIDAY NIGHT LITES, STAND UP TASTING!
4:30-7:30p.m. $40 plus tax. No Reservations Required.
THE EXCLUSIVE WINES OF DRAGONETTE CELLARS
A long-time favorite at The Wine Country, we always love to show off these artisanal wines of Central California. Dragonette’s Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah are among the best representations of what Santa Barbara wines have to offer.
SATURDAY MAY 4
1-4p.m. $25 plus tax. No Reservations Required.
OUR FINEST MEXICAN WINES
We are excited to share our favorite finds from the oldest wine-growing region in the Americas! Discover the diversity of Mexico with host Jessica Martinez - featuring red and white wines from Baja California and Central Mexico.
FRIDAY MAY 10
7:30 p.m. $50 plus tax. Reservations Required.
WONDERWERK WINES: FEATURING OWNERS ISSAMU KAMIDE & ANDREW LAIDY
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Enjoy an evening with Winemakers and Owners of Wonderwerk Wines, Issamu Kamide and Andrew Laidy. Life long friends who are living their dream of making wine together. Join Jeremy as you sample the wide array of Californian wines from Issamu and Andrew!
SATURDAY MAY 11
1-4p.m. $25 plus tax. No Reservations Required.
NORTHERN ITALIAN WHITE WINES: GAVI, ARNEIS, PINOT GRIGIO, SOAVE & MORE!
Kevin Lepisto shows off old classics and new finds at this diverse tasting. Refreshing Northern Italian white wines are ideal for spring and summer. We’re excited to show you the best crisp, mineral-filled examples from these historic regions.
FRIDAY MAY 17
7:30 p.m. $65 plus tax. Reservations Required.
RED & WHITE BURGUNDY TASTING FEATURING ALINE THIEBAUT
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Aline Imports owner Aline Thiebaut returns to The Wine Country to lead a tasting featuring a vintage comparison of the finest red and white Burgundies of Maison Marchand-Tawse. Samantha Dugan hosts.
SATURDAY MAY 18
1-4p.m. $25 plus tax. No Reservations Required.
THE YEAR'S MOST EXCITING APERITIFS & VERMOUTHS
On the rocks, or in a spritz, what you work with does matter. Discover the world of wine-based aperitifs and vermouths! Jeremy Dugan will help you find new ingredients for all of your favorite cocktails.
FRIDAY MAY 24
7:30 p.m. $60 plus tax. Reservations Required.
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO & ROSSO DI MONTALCINO NEW RELEASES
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Sangiovese lovers rejoice! Kevin Lepisto hosts a tasting of Brunellos and Rosso di Montalcinos from the most recent vintages of these Tuscan superstars.
SATURDAY MAY 25
1-4p.m. $25 plus tax. No Reservations Required.
WINES OF NEW ZEALAND: SAUVIGNON BLANC, PINOT NOIR & OTHER SURPRISES!
The world Loves New Zealand’s Sauvignon Blanc, but there is a wonderful variety of wines to be discovered in this impressive region. Jessica Martinez shows her favorites from New Zealand featuring a little bit of everything.
FRIDAY MAY 31
7:30 p.m. $40 plus tax. Reservations Required.
RIESLING - NOBLE AND GLOBAL! GERMANY, ALSACE, USA & MORE!
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Why is Riesling planted the world over? The noble varietal is known throughout every major wine region for its delightful and brilliant expressions. Kevin Lepisto and Jessica Martinez showcase our favorite Rieslings from around the world in this fabulous event.
SATURDAY JUNE 1
1-4p.m. $25 plus tax. No Reservations Required.
Tastings cannot be split between two people on Festival days, our apologies.
ANNUAL ROSÉ FEST WITH LAMB AND AIOLI
Come and enjoy homemade Aioli and bites of roasted lamb paired with our favorite Rosés from the South of France at our most popular tasting of the year!
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.
