March 2018 -

OC Wine Fest 2018

It was all fun and wine at the OC Wine Fest 2018!

The first ever OC Wine Fest kicked off on a slightly damp Saturday last weekend, but that did not stop anyone from having a good time. The event provided a multitude of wines in a casual and comfortable outdoor setting. Based at the Stone’s Throw winery, many people came out to drink wine, beer and enjoy some tasty bites.

OC Wine Fest 2018

Local wineries such as Rancho Capistrano Winery were there to pour delicious varietals. Their winery is a gem and a favorite of mine.

We had a chance to meet the proprietors of Cowboy Canyon Winery. After listening to their story and hearing about the winery’s upcoming events made me wonder how I have not been to a tasting there there yet. Their wines were divine and the winery sounds like itis in a beautiful setting in Silverado Canyon. We are adding it to the list to visit.

The folks at Wedell Winery had a nice sampling to offer that day, and did I mention it was unlimited pours? This central coast winery offered some wonderful Pinots and Syrahs and their wines are available in many restaurants and wine stores in Southern California.

The day of discovery continued as we had a chance to try Orange County-based Color Wine. At the helm is Parker Theo, a twenty-five year old entrepreneur whose started making wine as a project. The name comes from the fact that the first thing you do in a wine tasting is to check the color of the wine, according to Parker. The Rosé I tasted was lovely and refreshing!

Besides the nearly three dozen wineries, there were cider vendors and breweries as well.

Wine seminars were also available both days of the festival. There were also vendors with wine-related merchandise and I really wanted to take this sculpture home!

The first every OC Wine Fest was a great success and a lovely experience. Proceeds from this inaugural event helped raise awareness for the OC Wine Fest’s charitable partner, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

OC Wine Fest

Stone’s Throw Winery
San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Sabroso Taco Fest 2018

The KLOS Sabroso Taco Fest returns to Orange County!

The KLOS Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival Returns! We loved this festival last year. It has all the things you could ask for in a great festival -craft beer, lots of tasty tacos, Lucha Libre style wrestling, great music, all in a beachside setting.

The KLOS Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival powered by Gringo Bandito returns to Doheny State Beach in Dana Point as its first stop on its new multicity road trip.

The Sabroso Taco Fest is in its fifth year in Southern California and festival-goers will have the opportunity to sample over 150 brews and a variety of delectable tacos while watching lucha libre style wrestling, playing games, and enjoying live performances by The Offspring, and other bands including Pennywise, The Vandals, Me First and The Gimme Gimmes, Unwritten Law, and Los Kung Fu Monkeys.

Produced by California’s most successful and respected craft beer festival producer Brew Ha Ha Productions and premier music festival production company Synergy Global Entertainment (SGE), KLOS Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival bring together a diverse array of supreme breweries and the region’s top chefs and restaurants to spotlight the West Coast’s growing craft beer community (see photo of participating breweries below).

Food fans will of course have the opportunity to savor the scrumptious tacos provided by Fiesta Gourmet (VIP only), Chicana Vegana, Panchos Tacos, Good Fellas Taco Catering, and more. Chronic Tacos, will also serve their fan-favorite tacos, filled with choice of veggies or meat. Many participating restaurants are serving new and exciting taco creations like Romega’s alligator stuffed taco and Chef TLC’s Sidewalk Café’s Korean street tacos with kimchi for some innovative tacos at the Sabroso Taco Fest. To top off the array of flavors, those with a sweet tooth will be satisfied with Coned Ice Cream’s beer-infused ice creams.

While at the festival. attendees are invited to sample all flavors of The Offspring lead singer Dexter Holland’s top rated hot sauce – Gringo Bandito!

New at the Sabroso Taco Fest this year:

In 2018, the Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival brand expands to include dates in Sacramento, Denver, Albuquerque, Tucson, Auburn, and Portland during April and May.

Sabroso Taco Fest Ticket Information

Doheney State Beach-Saturday, April 7

Tickets start at $65.50 and VIP Lounge + Early Entry Tickets are sold out. Day-of Festival General Admission Tickets (if available) will be $75.50 per person. Check out the Sabroso Fest website for tickets.

Complimentary craft beer tastings last until 4 p.m. and tacos will be available for purchase while supplies last. Festival General Admission.

Sponsors for KLOS Sabroso Craft Beer, Taco & Music Festival powered by Gringo Bandito include SUBARU, Sweet James Bergener, Gringo Bandito, Avery Brewing, Rockstar Energy Drink, Chronic Tacos, Milagro Tequila, Cosmic Fog and many more. The festival producers encourage attendees to drink responsibly.

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OC Wine Fest 2018

The inaugural OC Wine Fest brings wines, brews, music and more to Orange County this weekend.

Guests at OC Wine Fest will learn all about wine and sip award-winning wines from around world. The Wine Fest team has also specially curated some tasty craft breweries into the mix for beer fans.

There are seminars and classes Saturday and Sunday, led by wine experts, so any guest who wishes can further hone their tasting and pairing skills. These classes require a special entry.

This event also helps raise awareness for the OC Wine Fest’s charitable partner, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

The OC Wine Festival will be held at A Stones Throw Winery.

A Stones Throw Winery is located at:
29943 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA

Saturday – March 10, 2018 1-5pm
Sunday – March 11, 2018, 1-5pm

Ticket includes:

a commemorative tasting glass
unlimited wine and beer sampling
Music
Water, coffee & food

OC Wine Fest Parking is available for $5 at:
Saddleback Valley Christian School, 26333 Oso Rd., San Juan Capistrano

Serra Catholic High School, 26351 Junipero Serra Rd., San Juan Capistrano

We’ve got a promo code for you – OC Wine Festival Promo Code

Purchase an all-access ticket to this weekend’s inaugural OCWineFest and you’ll get to sample wines from an additional 14 boutique wineries. Get a 30% discount when you use promo code OCSpecial at checkout. Head to the OCWineFest website for details.

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