Monday, December 14, 2015

Los Angeles Wine Events

Seebass Family Wines is launching two new Los Angeles area restaurant placements this week, and co-hosting a very special narrated flight and food pairing. 

Our pairing dinner features a four-wine flight exclusively prepared by Bernard Louberssac with Seebass Family Wines, will be Tuesday December 15, from 7-9, at Bernard's Le Cellier Restaurant and Bar, http://le-cellier-winebar.com. The meal begins with the flight and detailed descriptions about each wine, terror, winemaking and his experiences with the varietals.

Le Cellier, a French-Vietnamese gastropub, emphasizes social dining, exquisite dishes and a lively atmosphere. Call Le Cellier for reservations a 425 - 28 - 5491. 417 Washington Boulevard, Marina Del Ray. 
Bernard Louberssac, general manager, chef and wine enthusiast, takes great joy in hand-selecting rare estate wines to pair with Le Cellier's farm-to-table menu. Louberssac concentrates on understanding the taste and nature of the wines and how they blossom when opened to bring out the full flavor of both wine and dish. Bernard crafts his wine flights to showcase wines from a region, such as Tuesday night's flight of Seebass Family Wines 2014 Rosé of Grenache "Fantasie", Seebass 2012 Grand Reserve Chardonnay, Seebass 2012 Grand Reserve Syrah, and Seebass 2012 Grand Reserve Merlot. These wines are limited in allocations and are all top point and awards-earning wines, made by winemaker Stéphane Vivier and are 100% Estate grown. Seebass Vineyards are located in the inland Russian River Valley portion of Mendocino County, near the town of Ukiah, where the Seebass family estate has grown grapes for over 30 years.


On Monday December 14, from 7-9 Seebass Family Wines is celebrating the new addition of their 2014 Rosé of Grenache, "Fantasie" at Plant Food and Wine, 1009 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice CA. 310-450-1009. Visit www.matthewkenneycuisine.com for more information about the restaurant. The launch event is invitation-only, so call ahead for a reservation and invitations. Plant Food and Wine, one of the hot new restaurants on Abbot Kinney Boulevard presents a beautiful selection of locally sourced fare in a seasonally crafted menu, enriched by an extensive wine love of organic, craft, and biodynamic varietals.  The restaurant offers and innovative approach to plan-based cuisine through an evolving menu prepared by Chef Scott Winegard, that includes vegetables, seeds, grains, legumes and house-made cheeses, enhanced by the onsite edible garden.


Wednesday, Seebass Family Wines celebrates with our client Wilde Restaurant and Bar, the new addition of our 2012 Grand Reserve Syrah onto their menu, with a special pairing flight and small bites meal.  http://wildela.com, located at Wilde Wine Bar & Restaurant 320 South La Brea Ave, Los Angeles. The event is open seating, call ahead for reservations at 323-932-9500. An intimate oasis off bustling La Brea Avenue in LA's Miracle Mile, Wilde is one of LA's best kept dining secrets, and was voted the winner, Diner's Choice for 2015 through OpenTable.  Their focus is on rare, esoteric, small-lot production wines Like Seebass Family Wines, and this addition to their wine-by-the-glass menu is a great addition for the restaurant. The project of former Playboy CMO Lorna Donohoe and husband Nader Naderi, both born and raised throughout Europe, Wilde is inspired by the brasseries and wine boîtes of their youth. The couple stripped the old 3Twenty Wine Lounge of its wine machines and added an extensive, personalized wine list that is meant to respect each bottle's terroir. This means patrons in the mood for fish will be recommended a wine that comes from a small fishing town, paying homage to the wine's roots.

Dusty Baker: California Gold Country Winemaker

Dusty Baker: California Gold Country Winemaker

For one famous Placer County vintner, the release of that first sweet, fruity syrah was the precursor of a much bigger splash.
When your name is Dusty Baker and you’re hired at about the same time last month as new manager of the Washington Nationals baseball team, the rookie vintage of vino coming fromGranite Bay is dropped a little further down the batting order.
But for the Baker brand and Placer County’s growing wine industry, the limited release is still a big step forward.
Baker’s Baker Family Wines released its $60 a bottle syrah last month. San Francisco Treasure Island Urban Winery is in partnership to stock it at its Treasure Island winery and tasting room inSan Francisco.

Friday, December 11, 2015

Unreleased Wines, Barrel Tasting 101 at Seebass Family Wines January 30, 31st


See What We Have Coming Out In 2016 !
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Seebass Family Wines welcomes you to our vineyard Tasting Room, 3300 Old River Road, Ukiah, CA 95482, for Seafood and Barrel tastings. Alongside Mendocino County's Everything but Crab, Wine and Beer Festival, many inland Mendocino vineyards and wineryies are hosting Barrel Tasting 101, a great opportunity to try new wines before they are bottled or released. Online tickets are available for $20 and tickets purchased at the door are $30. Your entry to ALL participating tasting rooms, a logo glass and event map are included with the purchase of your ticket. We'll be pouring our unbottled 2015 Rosé of Grenache, "Fantasie" as well as our unbottled 2015 Family Chardonnay. 
Call 707-895-9378 or 
email: scott@seebassvineyards.com for more information.

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Planning Your Wine Country Wedding?


Inland Mendocino Offers Warm Weather and Rustic Charm
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Imagine your guests and friends seated in a historic barn setting, surrounded by lush green grape vines, miles of gorgeous sunset views, the only sound perhaps the call of a Red Tail Hawk, and your bridal party there to celebrate your wedding day! Seebass Family Wines is opening their rustic barns and covered event spaces for weddings and other private events, beginning Spring of 2016. Previously an 1800's vintage fruit orchard and packing facility, the spacious covered work areas have been restored to create a one-of-a-kind event space that features 180 degree views of vineyards, the Mendocino coastal mountain range, and mile after mile of valley views. Contact Michelle Myrenne Willoughby at 707-463-9467 or email michelle@seebassvineyards.com for booking information and additional pictures. We look forward to helping make your big day as special as possible!

One Call Gift Idea: A Seebass Family Wine Club Membership

Give The Gift That Everyone Loves ! Wine!
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Your friends will remember you forever! Now you can give the gift of a Seebass Family Wine Club Membership. For your business associates, children, friends - a gift of the Seebass Family Wines Club Membership will be a treat all year. Our wine club only ships its members wines twice a year, either six bottles, 12 or two cases. We prefer to transport our wine in cooler months, so the shipments tend to arrive in October/November, and again in March/April. Visit http://seebassvineyards.com/clubs or call 707-467-9463 or email at scott@seebassvineyards.com and we'll take care of the rest. It's an easy way to send someone some truly special wines, wines that they get to select before shipment! 
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Friday, November 20, 2015

Seebass Family Wines Annual Winemaker Dinner


Welcome The New Year With Seafood and Seebass Family Wines!


On January 20, 2016 celebrate the New Year with delicious seafood and Seebass Family Wines! The evening event will be featuring the latest release of the 2015 Grenache Rosé "Fantasie" and other award-winning wines by the Seebass Family winemakers. Tickets are $75 and available through Crush Italian Steakhouse in Ukiah. The dinner is limited seating so don't delay in securing your tickets. Call Crush at 707-463-0700, all credit cards accepted.

Friday, October 23, 2015

Venice, CA Artist Gary Palmer Uses Seebass Family Wines Syrah to Paint

Gary Palmer is a street artist whose work has been published in 'A Carpet of Dream' by RJD Enterprises, and '3D Street Art' by Tectum, and featured at festivals in Europe, Australia, and the US. His work is included in the collections of the Ulster Museum, Belfast, and many private collections in the US. Chris Halmo works with brands and artwork to create and combine food/wine/art events and intriguing productions. Yesterday, Chris introduced Gary to our Seebass Family Wines,  and together we inspired Gary to paint two works using only Seebass Family Wines 2012 Grand Reserve Syrah as "ink" for the paintings. Similar to a segment of his work called Sumi Ink, Gary used the Syrah to layer up wonderful depths of color and dimensions, the images evoke dancers backlit as on stage. Visit http://www.garypalmerart.com for his work. www.seebassvineyards.com



Scott Willoughby
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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Join a monthly wine club and become a connoisseur


Many of us enjoy buying an occasional bottle of wine for a special dinner or around the holidays, while others may like a glass of wine with dinner each evening. Monthly wine clubs are a great way to learn about wines that you may not find at your local bottle shop.

Price alone is not the best way to guage taste. Some small boutique wineries may bottle a fine wine, but will price their product low, hoping to gain a niche in the market with new satisfied customers. Others may design an artistic label, but the wine in the bottle is hardly worth drinking. Monthly wine clubs take all the guesswork out of choosing a good wine.

The basic concept of monthly wine clubs is to educate the consumer while gaining new customers for their select inventory of wines from around the world. They taste before they buy and when they find a fine wine at a reasonable price, they may buy that vintner's entire stock.

Each month brings new selections. The catalog gives descriptions which tell you if its dry or sweet, particular foods, such as meats, cheeses or desserts that are especially complemented by that wine. Some of the monthly wine clubs allow you to choose which wine you 'd like to try that month. Others will automatically ship the buyer's choice unless you specify another choice.

Have you heard of the fine wines that may be found in places like Australia, Chile and South Africa? Did you know there are many fine boutique wines, produced in small runs, that come from Ohio and Vermont? Monthly wine clubs give you an opportunity to try some of these wines. You can educate your guests on the special qualities and nuances of this fine wine, making that bottle from Ohio serve as an interesting conversation point as well.

Monthly wine clubs give you discounts on cases and half cases of single wines or a mix of several. In addition, you'll benefit from printed materials they send you which introduce you to wine tasting. Terms like 'nose', 'bouquet' and 'a hint of peach ...' become meaningful, so you learn what it is you enjoy about the wine you're drinking and why.

If you 'd like to become more knowledgeable about your wines, join a monthly wine club. You'll reap lots of benefits, as will your guests.

Monthly wine clubs are a great way to learn about wines that you may not find at your local bottle shop.

The basic concept of monthly wine clubs is to educate the consumer while gaining new customers for their select inventory of wines from around the world. Some of the monthly wine clubs allow you to choose which wine you 'd like to try that month. Monthly wine clubs give you an opportunity to try some of these wines. Monthly wine clubs give you discounts on cases and half cases of single wines or a mix of several.