The Quail H Ranch in Happy Canyon of Santa Ynez, CA will be the new site for the 5th Annual Hidden Gems of California event. Hidden Gems features a wine tasting and judging of home wine makers’ wines and those of small “boutique” professional winemakers. These hard to find wine gems either that cannot be found elsewhere or are in limited distribution.
This annual event benefiting People Helping People’s children’s programs, is scheduled for Saturday, September 8th , from 3-6 PM and will showcase wines from local wine-making hobbyists and small production professionals.
Information regarding participation as a winemaker is available at www.syvphp.org/events/hidden-gems-of-california or by calling 686-0295.
Mike Gordon an event co-founder and award winning home winemaker said that, “this event has proven to be a hidden gem in itself. It’s just a delightful afternoon of sipping wine accompanied by delicious appetizers and music. The event is always held in a gorgeous private and exclusive setting not normally open to the public and is a relaxing and engaging affair.”
Gordon added that, “the enthusiastic purchase at auction of the award winning wines from the prior years’ Hidden Gems events has proven that the event showcases some terrific wines. This event allows us to all share our ‘Hidden Gems’ with the public, conduct a good-hearted professionally judged competition, and raise some much needed funds to help those less fortunate.” Judges for this year’s event include Michael Cervin, “News Press” Food columnist; David Michael Cane, local wine critic and radio personality; and Laurie Jervis, wine writer at the “Wine Times.”
Gordon said that the professional judging is extremely helpful to him and other winemakers in terms of objectively gauging how well they are doing. “Its realcasinoclub.com one thing for your family to love your wine and it’s another matter entirely when professionals provide a positive response or criticism that allows us to improve,” he said.
At the conclusion of the event, the wines of award winning wine makers will be made available at auction for a donation to People Helping People.
In addition to the wine tasting and wine auction, the event will feature an array of wine friendly appetizers from New West catering and an array of pizzas baked on site from California Wood Fire Pizzas; a live and silent auction of exciting and exotic travel items and vacation stays including luxury condo stays in Hawaii and Costa Rica, food/wine packages, group dinners by acclaimed local chefs, private wine tastings, and bocce lessons with a gourmet picnic
Guests can also kick back to the live blue grass tunes from Peter Feldman and The Very Lonesome Boys. Games and activities will also be provided.
Attendance at this year’s Hidden Gems will be limited to 300. You may purchase Hidden Gems tickets at $50 each or obtain additional information including a preview of auction items at www.syvphp.org/events/hidden-gems-of-california or call 686-0295.
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