SATURDAY, JUNE 7, &
SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2008

2007 CHARDONNAY RELEASE- MEMBER WEEKEND

We will be doing a private tasting & food pairing for our “members only” in the Grand Chai. A special “library tasting” with David Lucas will be included.

Members and their guests only. Noon until 4:30 pm.

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Carnivale of Wine & Fun

Back by popular demand! Come and win BIG with a chance for a 5% – 40% discount at the “carnivale of wine savings” on all purchases this day. Get ready for cork darts, spin the wine bottle, ring the bottle neck, and more at this really fun event.

Free for Wine Club Members Only.

Noon until 4:30 pm

Saturday, July 12, &
Sunday, July 13, 2008

Special "2007 Sauvignon Blanc" Release

Watch the mail for your exclusive ‘MEMBERS ONLY” information. Each year Heather loves to produce a special wine for our members. With her years of experience, producing one of the world’s great Sauvignon Blanc (Blanc Fume) wines you should not miss this opportunity.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

"Hot Toe Tappin’ Nites"

Enjoy an evening of mid-summer fun, the cool evening breezes off the Delta, and the toe tappin’ sounds of the Stringin’ Along Band. Bring your picnic basket, many prizes awarded for best table decorations, flavors, clothing and fun! Bring your dancing shoes and relax in the incomparable ZinStar Vineyards.

Reservations required & seating is limited. Cost is $15.00 p/p for Wine Club Members & their Guests.

6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

*SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2008

MEMBER WEEKEND

Join in a preview of our wines. We will be doing a private tasting & food pairing for our “members only” in the Grand Chai. As always a special “tasting” surprise from David Lucas will be included. Wine Club Members and their guests only.

No charge. Noon until 4:30 pm.

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Chardonnay Retrospective Tasting

A private evening and tasting from our “library” of Chardonnay wines produced since 1998; when we unlock the secrets of these traditionally crafted vintages. A walk-about tasting with freshly shucked Tamales Bay oysters, Chicken sauté and other tasty treats to be shared.

Reservations limited to 60 attendees.

Cost: $45.00 p/p for Wine Club Members, and 2 Guests. 7:30 to 9:30 pm.

Saturday, October 18, 2008

2006 ZinStar Release with the Great Chefs of the San Joaquin

Each year we select 6 great Chefs to demonstrate that the high quality of our area is not just the romantic vineyards, the beautiful Delta, the gorgeous spring and fall or the over hyped heat or fog. No, our secret is that one does not have to travel to Paris or Rome; we have creative and great Chefs right here. This elegant evening under the big tent includes a walk about magical food pairing and valet parking.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! Cost: $65.00 p/p for Wine Club Members, and 2 Guests.

7:00 to 9:30 pm

*SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2008

PRE-HOLIDAY MEMBER WEEKEND

Come join us for some pre-holiday fun & receive your holiday wines. Bring a guest, sample our wines, and start the season off right. We have a private tasting & food pairing for you in the Grand Chai. Wine Club Members and their guests only.

Noon until 4:30 pm.

Saturday, December 6 & Saturday, December 13, 2008

Bell Ringers in the Gran Chai

Enjoy the merry sounds of 14 bell ringers, and zillions of bells. This is an event that can’t be missed to &ldqo;ring&rdqo; in the holiday season.

Even Scrooge cannot avoid the Christmas Sprit after the ringing of thousands of bells. Free for the sprit!

1 pm – 4 pm on both days

Experience - The Lucas Winery

Short tours, with your personal host, are included as a part of your visit to The Lucas Winery. These visits begin in the vineyard with a review of winegrowing techniques that influence wine style and conclude in the Grand Chai.

In-Depth Winemaker's Tours

Our in-depth "Traditional Winemaking at The Lucas Winery" experience is private and intimate. Reservations are available to visitors by appointment only from 11 am to 3 pm Thursday thru Sunday.

Your visit will be customized to your liking. Whether you are a knowledgeable wine person or just starting the wonderful journey with wine, you will find something fun and educational during your visit. The tour begins with an optional walk through the historic ZinStar vineyard located next to the winery. Visitors will then be shown through The Lucas Winery and Gran Chai. All tours culminate with a tasting experience at a private table in the Gran Chai barrel room where our food friendly wines are offered with appropriate food pairing

This in-depth winery experience is $55 per person for up to 6 people and takes about one and a half hours to complete.

The Essence of Wine

A great gift. This is a two hour experience as you explore the sometimes mystical words used to describe wine aromas. The nose can identify via smell up to 1600 aromas. After this experience you will be able to swirl and sniff using this new knowledge to understand the aromas associated in red and white wines such as citrus, herbal, green bean, peachy, blue berries, oak, leather or coco.

The tour also includes focus on the vineyard practices that influence wines aromas.

Reservations in advance are required: $50 per person; limited to 10 guests and conducted by our wine tenders Heather or David.