Auction Ends: Feb 28, 2019 10:00 PM PST

Food, Gourmet & Wine

Orange Coast Winery - Member for a Day Experience for Two

Item Number: 583

Estimated Value: 55 USD
Sold: 18 USD to ggibbs

Number of Bids: 1 - Bid History

Item Description

Become a member for the day. Enjoy wine tasting for two, access to the member room, complimentary cheese platters and 20% off all merchandise, food and wine.

We select the finest grapes from our own vineyards located throughout the Temecula Valley and the Lodi area in Northern California, and see our vintages through every step of the wine making process in our own facility. The proof of our passion is in our end product, with wines that rival the best in the world.
By staying involved and informed with how their vineyards are managed, the best winemakers start shaping their wines as soon as grapes set as tiny berries in spring. Strict canopy control, limited irrigation, and controlled vigor, ensure that all grape clusters get adequate sunlight to develop full rich flavors and deep colors. We dutifully watch our grapes throughout the summer and into the harvest season, testing and inspecting frequently.
In the cellar, we carefully track and control fermentation temperatures, flavor/tannin extraction, and sanitation. Every variety is matched with a particular yeast strain to maximize the grape's potential. During aging, particular barrels are chosen for each wine variety based on experience and frequent cellar tastings. Prior to bottling, we do numerous bench-top blend tests to make sure the wine is the best it can be, often re-blending several times to get it just right. Our philosophy is winemaking as both a science and an art. Lab testing? Of course, but tasting is ten times as important!