Bristol Farms has become a popular retreat for wine and food aficionados
alike with our weekly wine tastings and wine maker dinners. Now for an
unexpected treat ~ we also offer wine and food tastings in our restaurant for
your private functions. You provide the theme and friends, family and/or
fellow co-workers, and we’ll offer a great wine selection from our vast wine
inventory, delectable cuisine from our kitchen and our cast of professional
wine stewards to attend to your every whim. The focus of your wine and
food event can include:
Celebratory affairs such as birthdays, pre-wedding dinners, anniversaries
Employee gatherings to accentuate team building occasions
Wine seminars that can be created around a favorite varietal, region or country
Host private or employee enology clubs
Whatever the occasion, Bristol Farms will help you prepare and conduct your wine and food event at our restaurant locations. Please contact our Restaurant/Catering department at your nearest location. You may also reach out to our knowledgeable wine staff to set up your wine event.
All Thursday Wine Tastings are from 6:00pm to 8:00pm To make reservations call (858) 558-4180
Thursday, September 2nd
$22.95 Per Person
Off the Wall Varietals
What’s the difference between Trebbiano and Ugni Blanc? Nothing really. From Picpoule to Mourvédre we will be pouring some of the most flavorful yet least known varietals in the world of wine. It’s a wonderful chance to expand your palate and maybe discover the secret ingredient in that blended red you love so much.
Thursday, September 9th
$22.95 Per Person
Winery of the Month ~ Chateau Ste Michelle Washington State’s oldest winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, was built on the 1912 estate owned by Seattle lumber baron Frederick Stimson. In 1967, American Wine Growers began a new line of premium vinifera wines called “Ste. Michelle Vintners” under the direction of legendary California winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff. The winery combines Old World winemaking tradition with New World innovation and is, arguably, best known for its award-winning Bordeaux varietals. Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of the few premium wineries in the world with two state-of-the-art wineries, one devoted to whites and another to reds. Our own Napa and Sonoma Valleys may get the lion’s share of accolades, but Washington state offers the same level of quality at affordable prices…consider it their version of a “stimulus package”.
Thursday, September 16th
$22.95 Per Person
Hot off the Gazette
Our super wine guru will be your guide to this month’s best picks from the Wine Gazette, a compendium of our wine staff’s choices for September. Both reds and whites, imported and domestic will be sampled.
Thursday, September 23rd
$22.95 Per Person
Chardonnay, The Other Burgundy
If ever there was a grape that has been poked and prodded into so many different flavors, it’s Chardonnay. From the popcorn butter fatness of some California styles to the crisp Australian unoaked versions, Chardonnay is both loved and despised by many wine drinkers. This evening, our wine specialists are here to tour you through the world of the grape once used for “spritzers” and restore the dignity of Chablis.
Thursday, September 30th
$22.95 Per Person
Our Annual Oktoberfest Tasting There are basically two families of beer. Ales that predominate much of western Europe and the craft beer industry, and Lagers the bare their roots in the heart of Germany and Czechoslovakia. Tonight’s tasting is dedicated to the annual celebration of the later. So come enjoy a crisp Pilsner and sweet Dopplebock with us this evening.
All Thursday Wine Tastings are from 6:00pm to 8:00pm To make reservations call (562) 430-4134
Thursday, September 2nd
$22.95 Per Person
Winery of the Month ~ Chateau Ste Michelle Washington State’s oldest winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, was built on the 1912 estate owned by Seattle lumber baron Frederick Stimson. In 1967, American Wine Growers began a new line of premium vinifera wines called “Ste. Michelle Vintners” under the direction of legendary California winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff. The winery combines Old World winemaking tradition with New World innovation and is, arguably, best known for its award-winning Bordeaux varietals. Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of the few premium wineries in the world with two state-of-the-art wineries, one devoted to whites and another to reds. Our own Napa and Sonoma Valleys may get the lion’s share of accolades, but Washington state offers the same level of quality at affordable prices…consider it their version of a “stimulus package”.
Thursday, September 9th
$22.95 Per Person
Its My Party and I’ll Wine If I Want To!
Birthday boy, Don “AARP” Ziehm, will offer up his select red and white wine choices as a celebration to all birthdays. We have it on good authority that Don will try and blow out the candles…unless he runs out of breath.
Thursday, September 16th
$22.95 Per Person
Wines From The Gazette
Our super wine guru will be your guide to this month's best picks from the Wine Gazette, a compendium of our wine staff's choices for September. Both reds and whites, imported and domestic will be sampled.
Thursday, September 23rd
$22.95 Per Person
Hidden Gems
Don will pull out all the stops as he travels the world…okay, his wine department to find those unknown beauties that we tend to overlook. Bring an open mind and a clean palate.
Thursday, September 30th
$22.95 Per Person
Oktoberfest Beers Achtung Pilsner und Lager! Short of being in Munich, let Herr Ziehm entice your palate with mouth watering brews from Germany.
All Thursday Wine Tastings are from 5:30pm to 7:30pm To make reservations call (310) 643-5229
Thursday, September 2nd
$22.95 Per Person
Winery of the Month ~ Chateau Ste Michelle Washington State’s oldest winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, was built on the 1912 estate owned by Seattle lumber baron Frederick Stimson. In 1967, American Wine Growers began a new line of premium vinifera wines called “Ste. Michelle Vintners” under the direction of legendary California winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff. The winery combines Old World winemaking tradition with New World innovation and is, arguably, best known for its award-winning Bordeaux varietals. Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of the few premium wineries in the world with two state-of-the-art wineries, one devoted to whites and another to reds. Our own Napa and Sonoma Valleys may get the lion’s share of accolades, but Washington state offers the same level of quality at affordable prices…consider it their version of a “stimulus package”.
Thursday, September 9th
$22.95 Per Person
Wines from the Gazette
Our super wine gurus will be your guide to this month's best picks from the Wine Gazette, a compendium of our wine staff's choices for September. Both reds and whites, imported and domestic will be sampled.
Thursday, September 16th
$22.95 Per Person
Cab is Fab
Pinot Noir may disagree with Cabernet being the “Roi des Vins” (king of wines), but this big, bold and bodacious red still sits atop his throne looking down at the rest of the other varietals. You be the judge if you agree or not.
Thursday, September 23rd
$22.95 Per Person
Cal – Ital Sangiovese, barbera and pinot grigio from California? Is nothing scared? Apparently not, so let your palates enjoy this delicious tasting with a hint of Italy. Avanti!
Thursday, September 30th
$22.95 Per Person
Pacific Northwest Wines of Washington state (think Bordeaux grapes) and Oregon (imagine Burgundy varietals) will highlight this evening’s tasting.
All Tuesday Wine Tastings are from 6:00pm to 8:00pm To make reservations call (949) 760-6514
Tuesday, September 7th
$22.95 Per Person
No Tasting
Nein; nunca; nyet; nada – see you next week!
Tuesday, September 14th
$22.95 Per Person
Winery of the Month ~ Chateau Ste Michelle Washington State’s oldest winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, was built on the 1912 estate owned by Seattle lumber baron Frederick Stimson. In 1967, American Wine Growers began a new line of premium vinifera wines called “Ste. Michelle Vintners” under the direction of legendary California winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff. The winery combines Old World winemaking tradition with New World innovation and is, arguably, best known for its award-winning Bordeaux varietals. Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of the few premium wineries in the world with two state-of-the-art wineries, one devoted to whites and another to reds. Our own Napa and Sonoma Valleys may get the lion’s share of accolades, but Washington state offers the same level of quality at affordable prices…consider it their version of a “stimulus package”.
Tuesday, September 21st
$22.95 Per Person
Wines From The Gazette
Our super wine gurus will be your guide to this month's best picks from the Wine Gazette, a compendium of our wine staff's choices for September. Both reds and whites, imported and domestic will be sampled.
Tuesday, September 28th
$22.95 Per Person
Matt”s Goodies from Wine Warehouse Distributor
Wine Warehouse supplies us with some very eclectic wines, brews and spirit items. Join us as we explore and sample some delectable reds and whites from this esteem able company.
Palm Desert
All Thursday Wine Tastings are from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
To make reservations call (760) 674-0169
Thursday, September 2nd
$22.95 Per Person
Wines of Sonoma County
Where as Napa is known for its big, brooding wines, Sonoma’s legacy offers voluptuous, elegant whites and reds. Prepare your palate for a scintillating time.
Thursday, September 9th
$22.95 Per Person
Winery of the Month ~ Chateau Ste Michelle
Washington State’s oldest winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, was built on the 1912 estate owned by Seattle lumber baron Frederick Stimson. In 1967, American Wine Growers began a new line of premium vinifera wines called “Ste. Michelle Vintners” under the direction of legendary California winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff. The winery combines Old World winemaking tradition with New World innovation and is, arguably, best known for its award-winning Bordeaux varietals. Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of the few premium wineries in the world with two state-of-the-art wineries, one devoted to whites and another to reds. Our own Napa and Sonoma Valleys may get the lion’s share of accolades, but Washington state offers the same level of quality at affordable prices…consider it their version of a “stimulus package”.
Thursday, September 16th
$22.95 Per Person
White Wines of Italy The great whites of Italy go beyond pinot grigio and include such gems as Soave, Verdicchio and Vernacchia. Enjoy a sampling of these beauties this evening and our wine manager, David Yaquinto, might just bellow out his famous “O Solo Mio”. Avanti!
Thursday, September 23rd
$22.95 Per Person
Wines of Napa County Where as Sonoma is known for its voluptuous, elegant whites and reds, Napa offers their big, brooding, intense wines…why does this sound familiar? Whites and reds will be sampled.
Thursday, September 30th
$22.95 Per Person
Wines of Israel The term “Kosher wine” isolates too many wine drinkers from quaffing what is arguably one of the best, and oldest, wine growing regions in the world. And think not as Tevya sings in Fiddler on the Roof “If I Were a Rich Man”, but rather enjoy these very affordable wines on their own terms.
All Thursday Wine Tastings are from 6:00pm to 8:00pm To make reservations call (626) 441-5450
Thursday, September 2nd
$22.95 Per Person
Zaca Mesa Winery
Zaca Mesa was one of the first wineries to set their barrels in the Santa Ynez valley and possesses one of the oldest vineyards sites of Syrah in California. Everything from their Cuvee Z to Rose will be sampled.
Thursday, September 9th
$22.95 Per Person
J Lohr Winery
Jerry Lohr created this winery out of a passion for the land and its bounty…in this case, grape vines. Nestled in Paso Robles, you might even find him driving his tractor through the fields, happy as a clam. We won’t be utilizing a tractor this evening, but we will sample you on some delicious chards, cabs and Rhone varietals.
Thursday, September 16th
$22.95 Per Person
Winery of the Month ~ Chateau Ste Michelle Washington State’s oldest winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, was built on the 1912 estate owned by Seattle lumber baron Frederick Stimson. In 1967, American Wine Growers began a new line of premium vinifera wines called “Ste. Michelle Vintners” under the direction of legendary California winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff. The winery combines Old World winemaking tradition with New World innovation and is, arguably, best known for its award-winning Bordeaux varietals. Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of the few premium wineries in the world with two state-of-the-art wineries, one devoted to whites and another to reds. Our own Napa and Sonoma Valleys may get the lion’s share of accolades, but Washington state offers the same level of quality at affordable prices…consider it their version of a “stimulus package”.
Thursday, September 23rd
$22.95 Per Person
True Brews from Wine Warehouse Besides being a great purveyor of wines and spirits, Wine Warehouse has one of the best portfolios of ales and lagers around. Come enjoy some great Brews to celebrate the passage of Summer into Fall.
Thursday, September 30th
$22.95 Per Person
Concannon Winery Concannon is famous for its petit sirah, but their chard, sauvignon blanc, pinot noir and merlot will be tasted this evening as well.
Westlake Village
All Thursday Wine Tastings are from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
To make reservations call (805) 370-9197
Thursday, September 2nd
$22.95 Per Person
Riesling and Gewurztraminers Great as summer sippers or as food pairing wines, these two brilliant whites from the Alsace/Germany region are considered by the wine cognati as some of the greatest on the planet.
Thursday, September 9th
$22.95 Per Person
Waters of the Mediterranean French, Italian and Greek wines will be offered for your quaffing pleasure.
Thursday, September 16th
$22.95 Per Person
Pouring Kosher Wines of Israel Presented for Yom Kippur The term “Kosher wine” isolates too many wine drinkers from quaffing what is arguably one of the best, and oldest, wine growing regions in the world. And think not as Tevya sings in Fiddler on the Roof “If I Were a Rich Man”, but rather enjoy these very affordable wines on their own terms.
Thursday, September 23rd
$22.95 Per Person
A Feat of Petit ~ Petit Sirah in all its Forms Petit Sirah is often confused with syrah, but it stands alone in texture, body and flavor characteristics. Enjoy!
Thursday, September 30th
$22.95 Per Person
Winery of the Month ~ Chateau Ste Michelle Washington State’s oldest winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, was built on the 1912 estate owned by Seattle lumber baron Frederick Stimson. In 1967, American Wine Growers began a new line of premium vinifera wines called “Ste. Michelle Vintners” under the direction of legendary California winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff. The winery combines Old World winemaking tradition with New World innovation and is, arguably, best known for its award-winning Bordeaux varietals. Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of the few premium wineries in the world with two state-of-the-art wineries, one devoted to whites and another to reds. Our own Napa and Sonoma Valleys may get the lion’s share of accolades, but Washington state offers the same level of quality at affordable prices… consider it their version of a “stimulus package”.
Celebratory affairs such as birthdays, pre-wedding dinners, anniversaries
