Borra Vineyards Calendar of Events
The first Friday in our favorite fair weather months,
Borra Vineyards presents...
Fusion Friday!
When you were in school, it was all about A's...
Now that you're out, it's all about F's!
Each Fusion Friday features complimentary appetizers, wine tasting and live music. Even a limited number of dinners may be available for a modest charge.
Other great events, such as ZinFest and Oyster Sunday are back by popular demand. We look forward to seeing you in our tasting room, open daily from noon to 5pm!
Fusion Friday
Friday, August 1, 2008, 5 – 7:30 p.m. at Borra Vineyards
Featuring Tin Roof BBQ and Catering with live music by local band, Tapestry
$10 admission includes wine tasting, appetizers and souvenir wine glass
These are the grilling masters! Think of this as an opportunity to discover the ultimate Fusion pairing to show off that new BBQ of yours when BBQ season officially opens this Memorial Day. Nothing beats a great Borra red wine with BBQ!
Club Italia - CANCELED
Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Borra Vineyards
Featuring a true Italian family experience, complete with live Accordion
$65 ($55 for La Dolce Vita club members) admission includes dinner and wine
Experience La Famiglia de Borra and celebrate our Italian Piedmontese lifestyle. Join our family for a classic Italian meal served family-style next to our winery and vineyard. Steve Borra works all week to prepare his special Borra Family Pasta Sauce Recipe (which includes some of his Barbera Wine). Upon finishing the sauce, he turns it over to Chef Julio Camberos of Black Tie Gourmet. Julio then prepares the pasta along with some of his specialties to make a delicious Italian Feast!
Steve’s mama, Lucille, will be singing our favorite Italian songs accompanied by live accordion musician, Robert Foppiano. You can have fun and relax on the Borra Vineyards grounds as well as play Bocce Ball and sip excellent wines until you feel like you could say “Ci dà ancora un po' di vino per favore?” and think you know what it means.
Final Fusion Friday
Friday, September 5, 2008, 5 – 7:30 p.m. at Borra Vineyards
Featuring Waterloo, CA Restaurant with live music by pianist and composer Vic Salvo
$10 admission includes wine tasting, appetizers and souvenir wine glass
One can never have enough BBQ, especially in Lodi! Waterloo’s secret ingredient is Bette’s World Famous Black Barbeque Sauce. Here at the winery we never can get enough of it. We aren’t telling you which of our wines goes best with these mouth-watering grilled meats, you’ll have to find out for yourself!
Past Events
Taste of Lodi – A Food & Wine Experience
September 30, 2007, 1 – 5 p.m. at Wine & Roses Hotel in Lodi
Featuring award winning wines, savory cuisine and live music
$40/$50 (at the door) admission includes unlimited wine tasting and food
Borra Vineyards joins up to 40 other award-winning Lodi wineries at one of Lodi’s most prestigious food and wine events. This extraordinary event pairs each winery with food selections from some of the area's finest restaurants and caterers. There are wine seminars that take place throughout the day, chef’s demonstrations, and live music. The Port, Cigar and Chocolate Pavilion will be a great place to pair wine with some complimentary treats. Guests are also invited to an open house of the spa on the grounds of Wine & Roses. www.tasteoflodi.com
La Dolce Vita Celebration
Sunday, October 14, 2007, 12 – 4 p.m. at Borra Vineyards
Featuring Steve Borra on the Fusion-Q
For La Dolce Vita Tasting Club Members Only
A special invitation-only celebration exclusively for our La Dolce Vita Tasting Club members. Steve will be manning the Fusion-Q, cooking up our favorite barbequed tri-tip with chili beans, fresh greens, garlic Borra bread, and brownies. All wine and food will be provided free of charge to show how much we appreciate our club members. If you're not a member, join now and share in the fun!
The First Sip – Celebrating Lodi’s New Vintage
November 10-11, 2007, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Featuring award winning wines
$35/$45 (at the door) admission
Enjoy mingling with Steve Borra and other Lodi winemakers throughout Lodi Wine Country as we unveil the new 2007 wines with barrel sampling, blending seminars, cellar tours, live entertainment, a host of educational activities along with tempting culinary delights. More than 30 local wineries will open their doors for guests to partake in these incredible interactive activities. www.lodiwine.com
Wine & Chocolate Weekend
Saturday-Sunday, February 9-10, 2008, 11 – 4 p.m.
Featuring wine, food and live music
$35/$45 (at the door) admission
Enjoy a weekend of Wine & Chocolate during our 11th annual Wine & Chocolate Extravaganza! A feast for your ears and your stomach! Live music and delectable treats await you. Travel from winery to winery throughout the Lodi Appellation tasting world-class wines, savoring delectable chocolates, and listening to a variety of music. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door. Price includes a souvenir wine glass, commemorative chocolate bar, wine tasting, and map to all participating wineries. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Lodi Wine & Visitor Center (209) 365-0621. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Lodi's World of Wonders Science Museum and the Lodi Memorial Hospital Capital Campaign.
www.lodiwineandchocolate.com
First Fusion Friday
Friday, May 2, 2008, 5 – 7:30 p.m. at Borra Vineyards
Featuring Scooters California Grill with live music by Rhondda Nunes and the Rockin' Blues Xpress
$10 admission includes wine tasting, appetizers and souvenir wine glass
This Friday is dedicated to your good health. Combine the very healthy fresh creations of Scooters with heart-friendly Red Fusion and you wind up with a classy way to start your first day of the weekend.
ZinFest Wine Festival
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 12 – 7 p.m. at Lodi Lake
Featuring 50 wineries, great restaurants and live music
$35/$45 (at the gate) admission
Gather your friends and visit us at our booth during Lodi’s 4th annual extravaganza of wonderful food, music, education and fun. Come to the "Blending Tent", where our own Assistant Winemaker, Markus Niggli, will guide you through the fine points of the art of blending to craft great wines. Celebrity chefs and wine experts will be conducting demonstrations at the ZinFest Cooking School. Visit www.zinfest.com or call 209-365-0621.
Oyster Sunday
Sunday, May 18, 2008, 12 to 4 p.m. at Borra Vineyards
Admission (price TBA) includes wine tasting and souvenir wine glass
Steve Borra and his Crew of Oyster Schuckers will be manning the Fusion Q serving Oysters Hot Off the Grill. Relax and enjoy a Spring afternoon on the lawn while listening to the sounds of a live band. P.S. There’ll be Italian Sausage for the non-oyster fans. Ciao!
Fusion Friday
Friday, June 6, 2008, 5 – 7:30 p.m. at Borra Vineyards
Featuring Via Panera Fresh Catering with live music by pianist John Ochoa
$10 admission includes wine tasting, appetizers and souvenir wine glass
The most perfect of settings for any wine lover: sunset in a sea of vines with plenty of world-class grapes getting ready to start ripening. The ideal ending for this night would be hot tub built for two!
Fusion Friday
Friday, July 11, 2008, 5 – 7:30 p.m. at Borra Vineyards
Featuring Yasoo Yani Restaurant and Catering with local blues duo, Two for Blues
$10 admission includes wine tasting, appetizers and souvenir wine glass
Moussaka. Gyros. Sound Greek to you? You’re right! Mediterranean neighbors of our Italian Piedmontese forefathers will be allowing you to pretend that you are on the island of Santorini, drinking wine from huge goblets. We have a feeling our Fusion is a much better pairing than the wine of the ancients.