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Traz Pick of the Week

• Bethany’s Pick of the Week
  February 5, 2010 | 4:00 pm

  Traz was sick this week, and asked someone to cover his “Traz Pick of the Week.” Heroically, I stepped in to consider the best wineries in the Valley, and then go and pick the best wine that winery has to offer.

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Upcoming Events

• February 10, 2010
  • Taste of Temecula Lunch
    Taste of Temecula Lunch
    Time: 12:00 pm
    
    Join us at The Public House, cool door prizes. 41971 Main Street Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 676-7305 Time:12:00AM Wednesday, February 10th at 12:00 pm
• February 11, 2010
  • Tesoro So Cal Artist Series
    Tesoro So Cal Artist Series
    Time: 6:00 pm
    
    Tesoro Presents Jim Bates 7pm-9pm Meet the artist while enjoying a sample of featured winesand cheese. Inspired by "the moment", his paintings use only three primary colors that are rich and bold. RSVP requested - 951-308-0000. we are located at 28475 Old Town Front St.- 6th in Temecula at 6:00 pm
  • Jazz at the Merc
    Jazz at the Merc
    Time: 7:30 pm
    
    This week Vocalist Mon David and Pianist Tateng Katindig - Each Thursday at 7:30pm you will be treated to a different jazz group in the intimate space known as "The Merc". The Mercantile, located at 42051 Main Street, is one of Temecula's original buildings and has been beautifully restored. We want to take advantage of this venue and bring you straight ahead jazz there every Thursday evening in this acoustically inspired space. at 7:30 pm
• February 12, 2010
  • Valentines Weekend at Frankies
    Valentines Weekend at Frankies
    Time: 4:00 pm
    
    Valentine's weekend February 12th, 13th & 14th. We will be serving our regular menu plus chef's specials. Refer to our website for the specials Sunday we will be open early for dinner at 4pm. Call for Reservations (951) 676-8040 www.frankies-restaurant.com. 41789 Nicole Lane Temecula at 4:00 pm
  • Miramonte Winery
    Miramonte Winery
    Time: 6:00 pm
    
    Wear your bomb proof suit. Bring oxygen. Have 9-1-1 cued up on speed dial. And bone up on your Irish ditties --- because you'll be singing along in no time ... guaranteed good times! The LeperKhanz at 6pm Friday Feb 12th at 6:00 pm
  • Mr 16 Underground
    Mr 16 Underground
    Time: 7:00 pm
    
    16 Underground Clothing Store is looking for Mr. 16 Underground If you know a guy who could fit this bill, nominate him and attend the festivities. The winner has the honor of appearing at 16 Underground events and represents the "ideal man" for the 16 underground girl. Come into the store for an entry form and come in February 12th 7pm-9pm for the event. We are located at 26305 Jefferson Ave Suite C Phone# (951) 698-0777 at 7:00 pm
• February 13, 2010
  • Callaway Romanatic Rose
    Callaway Romanatic Rose
    Time: 11:00 am
    
    Saturday, February 13, 2010 and Sunday, February 14, 2010 Seatings at 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm (advance reservations required) $40 per couple; Legacy Club Member Price – $35 per couple Prices are subject to service charge and taxFall in love with rosés when you treat your sweetheart to a romantic tasting of three distinctively different Callaway rosé wines for Valentine’s Day. This tasting also includes a chocolate dipped strawberry for each of you, a lovely rose for the lady and two souvenir hand painted wine glasses. The wines poured at this special event will be the 2009 Special Selection Rosé of Sangiovese, 2008 Special Selection Sparkling Bella Rosé and the 2008 Special Selection Nebbiolo Bello. In addition, we will be offering personalized hand painted bottles of Callaway Bella Rose for Valentine’s gifts. The bottles, which need to be ordered by Wednesday, February 10, can be picked up in our gift shop prior to Valentine’s Day or can be placed on the table at either the Romantic Rose Wine Tasting or the Vino d’Amore Valentine’s Dinner. These personalized bottles are offered at $35.00. Please call the winery at (951) 676-4001 for reservations. at 11:00 am
  • Romantic Rose Wine Tasting
    Romantic Rose Wine Tasting
    Time: 11:00 am
    
    At Callaway Winery Saturday, February 13, 2010 and Sunday, February 14, 2010 Seatings at 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm (advance reservations required) $40 per couple; Legacy Club Member Price - $35 per couple Prices are subject to service charge and tax The wines poured at this special event will be the 2009 Special Selection Rosé of Sangiovese, 2008 Special Selection Sparkling Bella Rosé and the 2008 Special Selection Nebbiolo Bello. Please call the winery at (951) 676-4001 for reservations. at 11:00 am
  • Keyways Musical Event
    Keyways Musical Event
    Time: 2:00 pm
    
    Live Music on Saturdays 2pm-6pm Sherri-Anne & Smantha Enjoy complimentary music as you sip a glass of our NEW Muscat Mojito. Muscat Mojito available by the glass. Wine available by glass or bottle. at 2:00 pm
  • Valentines Weekend at Frankies
    Valentines Weekend at Frankies
    Time: 4:00 pm
    
    Valentine's weekend February 12th, 13th & 14th. We will be serving our regular menu plus chef's specials. Refer to our website for the specials Sunday we will be open early for dinner at 4pm. Call for Reservations (951) 676-8040 www.frankies-restaurant.com. 41789 Nicole Lane Temecula at 4:00 pm
  • South Coast Winery Valentines
    South Coast Winery Valentines
    Time: 5:30 pm
    
    Feb 13th-14th 5:30pm-9:30pm The Vineyard Rose Valentine’s Dinner — February 13 and 14th, 2010$95 per person plus tax & gratuity with wine $75 per person plus tax and gratuity without wine Call: 951-587-9463 Ext. 7237 today! at 5:30 pm
  • Callaway Vino d Amoure Dinner
    Callaway Vino d Amoure Dinner
    Time: 6:30 pm
    
    Saturday, February 13, 2010 6:30pm-9:30pm $85 per person; Legacy Club Member Price – $76.50 per person Prices are per person, plus service charge and tax Treat your Valentine to a romantic dinner in Callaway’s candlelit Barrel Room. As you celebrate your evening, you’ll enjoy intimate tables for two, an appetizer and sparkling wine reception, a gourmet dinner perfectly paired to award-winning Callaway wine and live entertainment. For Reservations call (951) 676-4001 or online at www.callawaywinery.com at 6:30 pm
  • Falkners Pinnacle Valentines
    Falkners Pinnacle Valentines
    Time: 7:00 pm
    
    On February 13th and 14th The Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery will host romantic evenings with Valentine’s Wine Dinners in their award winning restaurant in Temecula. The dinners will be wonderful four course meals with individual wine pairings of the Falkner’s best wines in this panoramic, hill-top location. All dinner seatings will offer the same great food, sparkling wines, entertainment, and first class service. All food will be prepared under the direction of Executive Chef Gianni Ciciliot who was recently voted “Best Chef” by readers of Inland Empire magazine. Seatings for these wonderful and memorable events will be at 7pm on Saturday the 13th and 5:30pm and 8pm on Sunday the 14th. The dinners on Saturday and 8pm Sunday will be preceded by a 30 minute Champagne Reception for those that arrive early. The price is $79 per person plus tax and gratuity. Special pricing for wine club members will be $70 per person plus tax and gratuity for members, spouse, and their guests. Seating will be limited on each evening so call for reservations soon. From February 12th through February 15th there will also be a Valentine’s Lunch Special in the Pinnacle Restaurant. For $50 plus tax and gratuity for two people, diners will be able to have either one shared appetizer or salad for two; a choice of individual entrees such as Pan Seared Mahi Mahi served over Papaya Cilantro rice, or Blackened Chicken Fettuccini with Asparagus, Roasted Red Pepper, Garlic, Shallots, Basil, in a Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce; and dessert of a shared Cheesecake or Molten Chocolate Cake. Also included will be a glass of wine per person. This special will be available in addition to the normal menu so make reservations soon. Diners will enjoy the wonderful and romantic Valentine hilltop ambiance of the Pinnacle. Call the winery at 951-676-8231 ext 1 for reservations. at 7:00 pm
  • Ponte Valentines Dinner
    Ponte Valentines Dinner
    Time: 7:00 pm
    
    Our Barrel Room and Reserve Room will be transformed into a breathtaking and romantic setting for you to woo your loved one. Enjoy a champagne reception with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, a delectable four course meal, Ponte wines, live entertainment and a portrait studio for you to capture your lovely evening. Friday, February 12th, 7:00 pm Saturday, February 13th, 7:00 pm Sunday, February 14th, 7:00 pm $95 per person | $86 for Wine Club Members Tickets for the event can be purchased in the Tasting Room or online at www.PonteWinery.com at 7:00 pm
• February 14, 2010
  • Briar Rose Winery Valentines
    Briar Rose Winery Valentines
    Time: 10:00 am
    
    Sunday February 14th from 10am - 5pm We will serve Briar Rose specialty salmon infused with bourbon cream cheese, specialty chocolates, romantic music and roses. $20 for Wine club members $40 for non-club memebers Please call (951) 308-1098 for reservatins or email stacey@BriarRoseWinery.com at 10:00 am
  • Romantic Rose Wine Tasting
    Romantic Rose Wine Tasting
    Time: 11:00 am
    
    At Callaway Winery Saturday, February 13, 2010 and Sunday, February 14, 2010 Seatings at 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm (advance reservations required) $40 per couple; Legacy Club Member Price - $35 per couple Prices are subject to service charge and tax The wines poured at this special event will be the 2009 Special Selection Rosé of Sangiovese, 2008 Special Selection Sparkling Bella Rosé and the 2008 Special Selection Nebbiolo Bello. Please call the winery at (951) 676-4001 for reservations. at 11:00 am
  • Callaway Romanatic Rose
    Callaway Romanatic Rose
    Time: 11:00 am
    
    Saturday, February 13, 2010 and Sunday, February 14, 2010 Seatings at 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm (advance reservations required) $40 per couple; Legacy Club Member Price – $35 per couple Prices are subject to service charge and taxFall in love with rosés when you treat your sweetheart to a romantic tasting of three distinctively different Callaway rosé wines for Valentine’s Day. This tasting also includes a chocolate dipped strawberry for each of you, a lovely rose for the lady and two souvenir hand painted wine glasses. The wines poured at this special event will be the 2009 Special Selection Rosé of Sangiovese, 2008 Special Selection Sparkling Bella Rosé and the 2008 Special Selection Nebbiolo Bello. In addition, we will be offering personalized hand painted bottles of Callaway Bella Rose for Valentine’s gifts. The bottles, which need to be ordered by Wednesday, February 10, can be picked up in our gift shop prior to Valentine’s Day or can be placed on the table at either the Romantic Rose Wine Tasting or the Vino d’Amore Valentine’s Dinner. These personalized bottles are offered at $35.00. Please call the winery at (951) 676-4001 for reservations. at 11:00 am
  • Living Yoga
    Living Yoga
    Time: 1:00 pm
    
    Valentines Day Couples Thai Yoga Massage Workshop with Alexandra Probst Sunday, February 14th 1:00 - 3:00 PM Practicing Metta: Loving Kindness through the nurturing touch of Thai Yoga Massage. Give and Receive Thai Yoga Massage with your partner. Learn new ways to awaken compassion and loving kindness and bring balance into the body. Champagne & Chocolate covered Strawberries will be served. $50. per couple Please Sign - Up Early to save your spot Our New Address Is: 28544 Old Town Front Street Suite 300 Temecula, CA 92590 We are on the corner of Front & Fifth Street in Old Town,in the new three story building. at 1:00 pm
  • Tesoro
    Tesoro
    Time: 4:00 pm
    
    Wine, Champagne, Chocolate Fountain, Live Love Songs and Your Sweetie! Join us Sunday February 14th from 4-7 p.m. for a little sweetness in the afternoon, and save your energy for the evening with your honey! Regular Price: $26.00 Early Bird Price: $23.00 (before Feb 6th) Wine Club: Call winery for discount code at 4:00 pm
  • Valentines Weekend at Frankies
    Valentines Weekend at Frankies
    Time: 4:00 pm
    
    Valentine's weekend February 12th, 13th & 14th. We will be serving our regular menu plus chef's specials. Refer to our website for the specials Sunday we will be open early for dinner at 4pm. Call for Reservations (951) 676-8040 www.frankies-restaurant.com. 41789 Nicole Lane Temecula at 4:00 pm
  • Orfila Vineyard WInery
    Orfila Vineyard WInery
    Time: 4:00 pm
    
    Valentine’s Day Event ~ 50’s Fun Style! S u n d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 4 @ 6 pm Reservations required. $85 per person. Tickets can be ordered by calling (800) 868-9463 (outside of San Diego County) (877) 727-9463 (within San Diego County) or online at www.orfila.com at 4:00 pm
  • Painted Earth
    Painted Earth
    Time: 5:00 pm
    
    Reserve a table for Valentines Night at Painted Earth February 13 & 14th. 5pm-9pm Candlelight, painting, wine & chocolate with your sweetheart! 27507 Ynez Rd (951)676-2447 Reservations required at 5:00 pm
  • Gourmet italia Valentines
    Gourmet italia Valentines
    Time: 5:00 pm
    
    $90 per couple includes a glass of Prosecco (excludes tax and gratuity) 3 seatings: 5pm –6:30pm –8:30pm Sugar Bear & Unlimited Flavor from 6:30pm to 11pm 27499 Ynez Rd (951) 676-9194 on line www.gourmetitaliarestaurants.com at 5:00 pm
  • South Coast Winery Valentines
    South Coast Winery Valentines
    Time: 5:30 pm
    
    Feb 13th-14th 5:30pm-9:30pm The Vineyard Rose Valentine’s Dinner — February 13 and 14th, 2010$95 per person plus tax & gratuity with wine $75 per person plus tax and gratuity without wine Call: 951-587-9463 Ext. 7237 today! at 5:30 pm
  • Oak Mountain Valentines
    Oak Mountain Valentines
    Time: 6:00 pm
    
    Oak Mountain Winery SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 AT 6 P.M. OAK MOUNTAIN WINERY LOCATION: PAVILION FIRESIDE $75 person $70.00 wine club members A Good Year will be playing on the big screen during dinner. Reservations Required (951) 699-9102 online www.oakmountainwinery.com at 6:00 pm
  • Falkners Pinnacle Valentines
    Falkners Pinnacle Valentines
    Time: 7:00 pm
    
    On February 13th and 14th The Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery will host romantic evenings with Valentine’s Wine Dinners in their award winning restaurant in Temecula. The dinners will be wonderful four course meals with individual wine pairings of the Falkner’s best wines in this panoramic, hill-top location. All dinner seatings will offer the same great food, sparkling wines, entertainment, and first class service. All food will be prepared under the direction of Executive Chef Gianni Ciciliot who was recently voted “Best Chef” by readers of Inland Empire magazine. Seatings for these wonderful and memorable events will be at 7pm on Saturday the 13th and 5:30pm and 8pm on Sunday the 14th. The dinners on Saturday and 8pm Sunday will be preceded by a 30 minute Champagne Reception for those that arrive early. The price is $79 per person plus tax and gratuity. Special pricing for wine club members will be $70 per person plus tax and gratuity for members, spouse, and their guests. Seating will be limited on each evening so call for reservations soon. From February 12th through February 15th there will also be a Valentine’s Lunch Special in the Pinnacle Restaurant. For $50 plus tax and gratuity for two people, diners will be able to have either one shared appetizer or salad for two; a choice of individual entrees such as Pan Seared Mahi Mahi served over Papaya Cilantro rice, or Blackened Chicken Fettuccini with Asparagus, Roasted Red Pepper, Garlic, Shallots, Basil, in a Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce; and dessert of a shared Cheesecake or Molten Chocolate Cake. Also included will be a glass of wine per person. This special will be available in addition to the normal menu so make reservations soon. Diners will enjoy the wonderful and romantic Valentine hilltop ambiance of the Pinnacle. Call the winery at 951-676-8231 ext 1 for reservations. at 7:00 pm
  • Thornton Winery Romance
    Thornton Winery Romance
    Time: 7:00 pm
    
    Romantic Rendezvous – Sun February 14th 7pm cost is $85 per person 4 course Valentines Day Dinner paired with Thonrton Wines. For more information and reservations call (951) 699-0099 or go online www.thorntonwine.com at 7:00 pm
  • Ponte Valentines Dinner
    Ponte Valentines Dinner
    Time: 7:00 pm
    
    Our Barrel Room and Reserve Room will be transformed into a breathtaking and romantic setting for you to woo your loved one. Enjoy a champagne reception with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, a delectable four course meal, Ponte wines, live entertainment and a portrait studio for you to capture your lovely evening. Friday, February 12th, 7:00 pm Saturday, February 13th, 7:00 pm Sunday, February 14th, 7:00 pm $95 per person | $86 for Wine Club Members Tickets for the event can be purchased in the Tasting Room or online at www.PonteWinery.com at 7:00 pm
• February 15, 2010
  • Tesoro People Watch Mondays
    Tesoro People Watch Mondays
    People Watch Mondays - $6 glasses of wine - one white or one red - come watch the poor schleps run the rat race on our new patio! www.tesorowines.com all day
  • Barley and Hops Tavern
    Barley and Hops Tavern
    Time: 6:00 pm
    
    RUSSIAN RIVER WEEK February 15th - 21st Join Us As We Tap A Different Russian River Keg Each Day At 5pm Meet brewers of Blind Pig, The California Home Brewers Assoc. Monday- Consecration Tuesday - Temptation Wednesday - Supplication Thursday - Perdition Friday - IPA and SATURDAY - Pliny the Younger at 6:00 pm
• February 16, 2010
  • Barley and Hops Tavern
    Barley and Hops Tavern
    Time: 6:00 pm
    
    RUSSIAN RIVER WEEK February 15th - 21st Join Us As We Tap A Different Russian River Keg Each Day At 5pm Meet brewers of Blind Pig, The California Home Brewers Assoc. Monday- Consecration Tuesday - Temptation Wednesday - Supplication Thursday - Perdition Friday - IPA and SATURDAY - Pliny the Younger at 6:00 pm
  • Living Yoga
    Living Yoga
    Time: 7:45 pm
    
    Introduction to Yoga February 16 - March 23, 2010 Tuesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 PM $65 This is a six week course designed for beginners. If you think you are too inflexible, too old, too out of shape, too anything, this is perfect for you. This will be a playful six-weeks of yoga for all types of people. In this course you will learn the basics of Anusara yoga alignment covering basic standing poses, forward bends, back bends, twists, and maybe an inversion or two! The classes will be comprehensive so when you register you will register for the entire six weeks. At the end of the course you will feel comfortable going to any Level I - II class at the Center -- maybe even a level II. Preregistration is required, this course can fill up quickly. at 7:45 pm

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