July 18:2nd Annual Amphora Luau 5:30-7:30pm
Sip a little wine and enjoy a luau feast from Larry Vito's BBQ Smokehouse, starting with a pupu hour of assorted island appetizers, and a luau buffet featuring Pulled Kahlua Pork and Huli Chicken. All the while be soothed by the mellifluous traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music of Na Mo'l Mele, and entranced by the hula of Na'Maka and friends.
Click here for tickets.
Advance purchase only! $50 per person for Wine Club members if purchased before June 18, $60 per person thereafter and for the general public
July 31-August 2: Winemaker Dinner and Grape Leaf Inn Weekend Getaway
The Grape Leaf Inn and Amphora Winery are pleased to announce a special Wine Country weekend event featuring lodging at the romantic Inn, and an intimate Winemaker Dinner in the Barrel Cellar. Winemaker Rick Hutchinson, owners Richard and Kae Rosenberg of the Grape Leaf Inn, and renown Chef Martin Courtman are teaming up to give you a weekend in wine country that you will not soon forget!
Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, 2009
Friday afternoon/evening:
Richard and Kae welcome you to their lovely bed and breakfast in Healdsburg, and present you a complementary bottle of Amphora Winery’s award-winning 2006 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel to enjoy in your accommodations.
Saturday evening: Take the shuttle to Amphora Winery and enjoy a five course food and wine pairing in the barrel cellar. Conclude the evening with some special surprises from Rick and company.
Sunday Morning: Relax with with a Full Gourmet Breakfast/Brunch at the Grape Leaf Inn (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
Sunday afternoon: Tour the barrel cellar with Rick! Let the winemaker share with you all of the latest varietals and blends Amphora Winery produces from Dry Creek Valley and the Russian River Valley.
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Winemaker Dinner at Amphora Winery (Saturday, August 1, 6pm)
Five Courses paired with Amphora wines, check out the menu....
$99.00 per person (inclusive) if lodging at Grape Leaf Inn.
Would you like to attend the dinner without staying at the Inn? : it's $125.00 per person (inclusive)
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Lodging at the Grape Leaf Inn ranges from $265.00 to $575.00 per night depending on available accommodation.
The Inn is located at 539 Johnson St. in Healdsburg
For more information, or reservations, please contact
We all look forward to a wonderful weekend with you!
August 26: Winemaker Dinner at Healdsburg's Restaurant Charcuterie
Details coming soon...
September 27: "Only Women Can Touch the Grapes" Grape Stomp
This is the tentative date for our annual Grape Stomp; after the grapevines bloom and set their 2009 fruit, we'll be able to verify the date!
November 12: Awahnee Vintner's Holiday at Yosemite
Join Rick and Bridget at the historic Awahnee Hotel in the heart of Yosemite Valley for this special food and wine event.
