Crystal Basin Cellars boasts the best wine production team in the Sierra Foothills who create the most flavorful wines from local fruit. They provide a winetasting experience that is one part fun, one part information, and a price-to-value that is second to none. They call this style of service “legendary Foothill hospitality!” Red wines at Crystal Basin are crafted from grapes grown within 30 miles of the winery, in the El Dorado appellation. Growers bring the winery 15 different red…

Nestled in the heart of Southern California is Fallbrook Winery. A visit to them is a short drive from Orange County where they rest between the Pacific Coast and the Pala Mesa Mountains and produce the highest quality red and white varietals. The original Fallbrook Winery opened in 1981 and was used primarily for Champagne production through the late 1980s. In the mid 1990s, the winery started replanting with Bordeaux varietal clones including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot,…

See, Swirl, Smell, Sip & Savor: Introducing the 2020 OCWS Winery Program The Orange County Wine Society starts 2020 with an exceptional Winery Program lineup beginning in January. This annual series promotes the knowledge of winemaking, viticulture, and wine appreciation. It comprises several wine tastings to introduce our members to diverse wines made by award-winning, well-known, and established or newly established wineries from some of the best wine producing regions in California—and presented in our local area! You will have…