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Do You Know What This Sunday Is?
Category: Soirees and Shindigs Published: Friday, February 03, 2012 It's one of the best food days of the year. It's an excuse to throw all caution to the wind and eat as much as you want. If you haven't figured it out yet, we like to throw parties and in a couple of days, we are hosting another! Just because Valentine's Day falls on a Tuesday this year doesn't mean it shouldn't be spectacular. There are two types of people in this world: gadget people and non-gadget people. A Cabernet with notes of cherry and hickory. Wine and cheese. It's an age-old pairing, yet, is as alive and well as ever. What is it about the duo that never gets boring? Some things naturally go together: peanut butter and jelly, mashed potatoes and gravy, arm and hammer, pork and beans, you get the picture. And other things leave you scratching your head... It's Friday, Wine Club Members! The work week is over, two days of sleeping in are ahead, and some of us even have Monday off! Those of you who've visited the winery in the last 30 days have surely noticed that we have cleared the vineyard next to the winery between us and Wiens.
Re-Purpose Your Wine Bottles and Corks!
Category: All Things Wine Published: Monday, January 09, 2012 Ever since I started drinking wine, I have saved the corks. I never knew why I did, or what I would do with them, but I would just drop them...
Recipes From the Wine Club - Barbeque Pizza & Moscato
Category: Recipes Published: Friday, January 06, 2012 Leftover bubbly from New Year's? Don't worry, you don't have to wait for the next birthday or anniversary to crack it open. Out with the old, in with the new. As each year passes, so do trends and every trend is so appealing at first, we swear it's here to stay. We love our annual top item list! It's so much fun to see what our customers have enjoyed over the past year. The bite of the cold weather calls for the heartiest meals. To me, there is nothing better than starting a soup in the morning to let cook all day.
Recipes From The Wine Club - Zinfandel Port Steak Sauce
Category: Recipes Published: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 This delicious steak sauce will make your mouth water while simmering away on the stove. We hope you had a very Merry Christmas! 'Tis the season for eating! Just when we've gone up one belt notch from Thanksgiving, we are already loosening the next in anticipation for Christmas dinner...
Reasons to Spend New Year’s Eve Right Here
Category: Soirees and Shindigs Published: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 You don't have to cook dinner. Not when you can enjoy it at The Restaurant at Ponte. Basic rules of food and wine pairing, by Mark Schabel, Ponte winemaker: On my mother-in-law's birthday my husband told me she would be coming to our house for dinner. Since 2007 Ponte Winery has striven to become Temecula Wine Country's leader in sustainability by caring for our environment and community. We are running low on our 2010 Graciela wine
I’m Dreaming of a Wine Christmas - Part 2
Category: All Things Wine Published: Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Dreaming of a Wine Christmas, Part 1
Category: All Things Wine Published: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Every year I kick off the holiday season by writing a list of all the people in my life I want to get a gift for.
The Twelfth Day of Christmas - Dashing Dogs
Category: All Things Wine Published: Monday, December 12, 2011 ...my true love gave to me, two darling dachshunds!
The Eleventh Day of Christmas - The Ponte Experience
Category: All Things Wine Published: Sunday, December 11, 2011 ...my true love gave to me, the gift of a perfect Ponte day
The Tenth Day of Christmas - Paris Nights
Category: All Things Wine Published: Saturday, December 10, 2011 ...my true love gave to me, beautiful Paris themed home decor
The Ninth Day of Christmas - We All Scream For Ice Cream
Category: All Things Wine Published: Friday, December 09, 2011 ...my true love gave to me, gourmet ice cream
The Eighth Day of Christmas - Pasta Serving Set
Category: All Things Wine Published: Thursday, December 08, 2011 ...my true love gave to me, a way to serve in style
The Seventh Day of Christmas - Pomegranate Salt and Pepper Set
Category: All Things Wine Published: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 ...my true love gave to me, stunning silver-plated pomegranate salt and pepper shakers
The Sixth Day of Christmas - Charcuterie Set
Category: All Things Wine Published: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 ...my true love gave to me, a beautiful charcuterie set.
The Fifth Day of Christmas - Ponte Olive Oil Set
Category: All Things Wine Published: Monday, December 05, 2011 ...my true love gave to me, the perfect olive oil treat
The Fourth Day of Christmas - The Connoisseur
Category: All Things Wine Published: Sunday, December 04, 2011 …my true love gave to me, the gift of a wine luxury
The Third Day of Christmas - A Gouda Time
Category: All Things Wine Published: Saturday, December 03, 2011 ...my true love gave to me, the cheesiest gift I've ever received!
The Second Day of Christmas - Bacon Bonanza
Category: All Things Wine Published: Friday, December 02, 2011 The first 12 days of December, Ponte will be featuring special bundled collections of wine and Marketplace goods that have been carefully selected to create truly delicious and unique gifts... Santa Sunday is this weekend! On Sunday, December 4th, Kris Kringle himself will be making his annual visit to Ponte Winery.
The 12 Days of Christmas, Ponte-Style
Category: All Things Wine Published: Thursday, December 01, 2011 The first 12 days of December, Ponte will be featuring special bundled collections of wine and Marketplace goods that have been carefully selected to create truly delicious and unique gifts... The holiday season is always an exciting time at the winery. The magic of the season is in the air as the decorations are seen around the winery and the Tasting Room is turned into a winter wonderland. The only thing better than a table filled with turkey, stuffing, green beans, yams and grandma's homemade cranberry sauce is the leftovers of the aforementioned meal that you get to consume for the next week. As most of you know from experience, there is a lot to do, see, smell and taste at Ponte. You probably know this particularly well if you are a Wine Club Member with us. After all the hot weather, even though it is great for the grapes, I am beyond ready for jackets, scarves and finally an end to the summer heat. Bring on the cooler weather I say. In our Tasting Room and Online Store, there are some wonderful gourmet foods available to our guests.
Curry Meatballs with Sweet Potatoes, Jasmine Rice, Whole Wheat Roti and Raspberry Frozen Yogurt
Category: Recipes Published: Friday, November 11, 2011 Indian Food... Bing Bang Boom in your mouth! This dish is savory, a little bit spicy and just plain perfection!! It's easy to make and you'll never know you're eating healthy because it tastes sinful! As a recent graduate from the Viticulture and Enology Department at the University of California, Davis, it was time for me to join the real world and partake in my first winemaking harvest. If you asked me to travel over 15 hours by plane, 7 hours by car (3 and 1/2 of which are on a dirt road) cross a river on horseback, just to see a vineyard at an altitude over 2500 meters...
Ponte goes the distance for you…
Category: Claudio Ponte's Blog Published: Thursday, November 03, 2011 Earlier this year, Lauren Todd (Tasting Room Manager), Mark Schabel (Winemaker), Daniel Gomez (Enology consultant) and I traveled to Argentina to visit our vineyards, high up in the Andes Mountains.
Ponte's Portrait Fundraising Program With Grins 2 Go
Category: Soirees and Shindigs Published: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 The holidays are the time of year for giving, charity, family and memories captured in a portrait. Gather your family and join us on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 10am to 5pm... I have yet to meet a parent who hasn't sampled from their child's Halloween candy bag. As a parent, it is your responsibility to ensure that none of the candy has been tampered with... There is just something so delicious about the correlation between food, wine and the seasons. Specifically speaking, a sweet Strawberry and Pear Phyllo tart, our new 2009 Late Harvest...
My Spooky Soiree - Haunting your House
Category: Soirees and Shindigs Published: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 My spooky soiree is almost complete. Besides the fabulous, super scary menu, I have to woo my guests with some seriously spooky decorations sure to haunt my home.
My Spooky Soiree - Third Course, Bloody Finger Cake
Category: Soirees and Shindigs Published: Monday, October 17, 2011 The third course for my Spooky Soiree is a nifty idea for dessert. Nothing pairs as well with Ponte's Late Harvest red than a nice fat slice of bloody finger cake.
My Spooky Soiree - Second Course, Brains and Blood
Category: Soirees and Shindigs Published: Saturday, October 15, 2011 The second course for my Spooky Soiree is a ghoulishly good batch of homemade turkey meatballs served with marinara sauce for dipping. I've coined these bad boys: Brains and Blood to go along with my super scary Halloween party theme.
My Spooky Soiree - First Course, Witches Brew
Category: Soirees and Shindigs Published: Thursday, October 13, 2011 Throwing a Spooky Soiree is as easy as trick or treating and just as fun! This year, instead of my typical Harvest themed party, with pumpkin soup and raisin bread, I will be kicking it up a notch and going all out scary! Recipes for Pumpkin and Butternut Squash Soup & Red Wine Pork Chops, Kale and Biscuits with Apple Butter. Today is the first day of autumn! There is nothing better to me than an fall Wedding at Ponte. Autumn is just three days away and all of us here at Ponte are gearing up for the season. I can not wait for all things fall In the midst of Harvest our Winemaker, Mark Schabel, approached me in the office to discuss the next blog. As a Wine Club Member, I usually have a few empty wine bottles. Ponte has a recycling program - just bring your empty Ponte wine bottle back to the winery, and they will give you $1 off your next wine purchase. You can't get much more local than your own backyard! My husband and I love to grow our own fruits and vegetables, it is such a great way to save money and you can completely control how your food is grown.
Christmas in July, well... September
Category: Soirees and Shindigs Published: Friday, September 02, 2011 We had a freak rainstorm on July 31st, with heavy showers, cozy cloudy skies-perfect for sleeping in and drinking hot chocolate.
The panels are coming, the panels are coming...
Category: Sustainability Published: Thursday, September 01, 2011 We have finally received our construction permit to install our new solar panels on the winery roofs. Compliments of our Executive Chef, the Green Gazpacho is a cool summer treat. Have you heard the news about ReCork? The ReCork program is designed to take our used cork and recycle them into innovative products. This past weekend, I took advantage of our beautiful Southern California weather and enjoyed some pool time with my sister. We turned up the radio, poured ourselves a glass of Sangria and floated our way to a very relaxing Saturday. Nothing makes me happier than eating fresh, local, organic produce. We have so many beautiful ingredients in this area, it’s almost overwhelming!
Pork Shoulder Steaks in a White Wine and Fresh Pea Sauce
Category: Entrée Published: Thursday, July 21, 2011 So, I have been having fun cooking with wine. My husband and I recently became members at Ponte...
Best Outdoor Dining Restaurant in Temecula...California...even the Country!
Category: Food and Drink Published: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 We always knew we had a pretty cool restaurant, and OpenTable diners have confirmed it by naming us one of the top outdoor dining restaurants in the US! Ignite your 4th of July backyard barbecue with these delicious recipes from Ponte. One of the most frequently asked questions at the winery is how many bottles can a vine or an acre produce or some other variant of the same thing. While walking in our scenic vineyard I paused a moment to inspect one of the many owl boxes. I scanned the area for evidence of any owl neighbors and as I looked up I was pleasantly surprised to see a moon-faced barn owl staring down at me ...
Grilled Spring Vegetables with Balsamic Reduction
Category: Entrée Published: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 I don't understand Wine Spectator Magazine. Don't get me wrong - I love the concept. A magazine about wine and all things devoted to wine that an oenophile like me would go crazy over. The wine part I get. But the name, Wine Spectator, not so much. NO, NO, NO FOURS, I heard Grace Lee (our accountant and one of our partners) holler from her office. It was 2003 and I was on the line with Verizon, trying to get a phone number for the almost finished winery. Where in the world do you take your Ponte wine? Send us a creative or inspiring photo of yourself enjoying a bottle of Ponte wine and you could win a $50 Ponte Gift Card! In the 90's, before opening the winery, my brother and I decided to have some fun by making some garage wine. With a belch of black smoke, at 6am sharp on Monday March 28th, the bulldozer operator started his caterpillar bulldozer. The task for the day was to start grading our old Zinfandel vineyard.
The Ponte Vineyard Inn - A New Lodging Alternative
Category: Updates from the Inn Published: Monday, March 28, 2011 It has been a long time coming but we are finally ready to announce our next project at the winery.
Wild Mushroom Ragout on Crispy Polenta with Comte Cheese
Category: Entrée Published: Sunday, March 27, 2011
Pork Sliders with Whole Grain Mustard and Red Potato Salad
Category: Entrée Published: Sunday, March 27, 2011
Olive Crusted Lamb Rack with Red Wine-Grape Reduction
Category: Entrée Published: Sunday, March 27, 2011
Grilled Garlic Ribeye with Wild Rice and Broccoli
Category: Entrée Published: Sunday, March 27, 2011
Cedar Plank Salmon with Lemon Pepper Risotto and Creamy Whole Grain Mustard-Wilted Spinach
Category: Entrée Published: Sunday, March 27, 2011
White Pizza with Chicken Confit and Purple Potatoes
Category: Pizza Published: Sunday, March 27, 2011
Baby Greens & Citrus Fennel Salad with Panko Crusted Sea Bass
Category: Soups & Salads Published: Sunday, March 27, 2011
Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Ginger
Category: Soups & Salads Published: Sunday, March 27, 2011 Open That Bottle Night is a holiday that all wine drinkers should know about. And I am sure that many of you are probably thinking that some households celebrate this holiday every night. (Mine would be one of them.) And although you could treat it as simple as the name implies and just ”Open the Bottle”, the creators of this truly fantastic holiday had much loftier goals.
Living in the Moment... Yours, and the Wines
Category: All Things Wine Published: Thursday, February 10, 2011 A few years ago I wrote an article titled What are you saving it for? I made the point that since our wine is ready to drink when we release it, it might as well be enjoyed now. Just in time for New Year's Eve, a study has been released on the importance of chilling and pouring champagne to get the most bubbles from your bubbly.
Rock and Roll Race Kick Off Meeting
Category: Soirees and Shindigs Published: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 The Grinch may not have had the holiday spirit, but he at least got one thing right, his green complexion. It turns out there are dozens of simple ways to green-up your holiday season. And there's no better way to celebrate the New Year then by helping to ensure we have many more beautiful New Years to come.
Our Argentinean Wines Have Arrived!
Category: Claudio Ponte's Blog Published: Thursday, November 11, 2010 In the October newsletter, I wrote about special wine growing areas and contrasted Temecula with its relatively mild weather, and the Santa Rita Hills with their cold, foggy winds. The upshot is that mild weather areas can produce a wide array of grape varieties, while more extreme areas can (and often do) produce one or two special varieties, expressing a very distinctive style...
Tasting Notes for the 2010 Torrontés and 2007 Malbec
Category: All Things Wine Published: Monday, November 01, 2010 Daniel Gomez, our visiting winemaker, shares his personal tasting notes on the Special Shipment that our Wine Club Members received in November. You can read more about Daniel in the “New Face, New Friend” portion of the November Newsletter. What do vinegar, lemons and baking soda have in common? Besides being household items, they are all ingredients in effective, cheap, and non-toxic cleaning products. If you have these items in your home then you are just minutes away from green cleaning products. Certain occasions call for celebration. By celebration, I mean a nice dinner out with wine and candlelight. One such occasion is a first anniversary. The date swiftly snuck up on HOB (husband of blogger) and I and so, just days before the big day, I was researching restaurants, reading those restaurant's reviews and hounding my co-workers for recommendations...
Not For the Faint of Heart or the Weak of Stomachs
Category: Food and Drink Published: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 I consider myself an adventurous eater. I suppose it started when I was very young and I would look forward to the rare times when GOB (grandma of blogger) would make menudo, a Mexican soup traditionally served on special occasions... When I first moved away from Southern California and to the east coast, I didn't realize what a challenge it would be to find great tasting fruits and vegetables. After all, in the land of year-round sunshine, it's easy to find corn in November... I could hardly wait to get out of work on Monday. HOB (husband of blogger) was coming home after his job took him far away for far too long. A nice dinner out would have been appropriate but HOB had been dining out daily on mediocre restaurants for nearly 3 weeks; needless to say, a home cooked meal was in order... HOB's (husband of blogger) job sometimes takes him to far-away places for long periods of time. Time for take out and restaurants, right? Wrong. To me, there is something fundamentally satisfying about cooking a nice meal for myself, and eating off of real plates versus out of takeout containers...
There's Always Room For Meat and Potatoes
Category: Food and Drink Published: Thursday, August 05, 2010 It's a no-brainer for many people that daily dinner MUST include some form of meat and potato. However, during this time of year, these two supper staples nearly disappear from my table, not because I don't enjoy them, but because the summer bounty simply begs to be the star of the show: colorful heirloom tomatoes, tender zucchini, sweet corn, luscious eggplants, and a plethora of fruit are all so plentiful and delicious... Last weekend was unusually stifling, with the thermometers pushing 100 degrees and the humidity thick enough to choke a person. I was determined to spend the day outside of the A/C-less apartment. Once upon a time in a city called Pittsburgh, there lived a blogger. B (“Blogger”) loved Pittsburgh, for it offered all sorts of things she liked: festivals, lots of lovely restaurants and friendly people. Valued Wine Club Members: We want you to continuously receive exceptional treatment and service each and every time you visit us. After enjoying a delicious bottle of your favorite Ponte wine at home, what do you do with the bottle? The first time I saw zucchini blossoms at the farmers market I thought they were pretty.
Tomatoes: What are those Red Things I’ve Been Eating?
Category: Sustainability Published: Saturday, July 17, 2010 It’s true. I am amazed at how simple it is to grow big, out-of-this-world, delicious tomatoes. Sometimes the simplest meals are the most extraordinary. It was the kind of heat that makes the air stand still. They call it “The Windy City.” It’s famous for Oprah, Wrigley Field, Sears Tower, da Bears and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, among other things. A recent wedding at Ponte had us all stunned by the beauty, creativity and eco-minded elements incorporated by the bride and groom. We continue advancing our sustainability efforts at the winery and the addition of a pulper in our kitchen is helping us do just that. The opening lyrics to Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind” always take me away to my own memories of New York City. Did you know that Ponte Winery is a drop-off location for the Inland Empire’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)? “We are preparing for landing, please return your seats to the upright position and stow away your tray tables,” sang the flight attendant. Our Festival of Brides was no ordinary bridal show! Come and enjoy DreamWorks Monsters vs. Aliens at our 2nd annual Family Movie Night. When I was 10 I had my first taste of a strawberry rhubarb pie. There’s something special about brunch. Wedding season is in full bloom and we are hosting a must-attend wedding event.
Wild Women of Wine Country Family 5K walk/run through the Vineyards
Category: Press Release Published: Thursday, May 27, 2010 Join us for a fun and invigorating 5K Wild Women of Wine Country family walk/run through the vineyards & the mud (optional), benefitting some of the region's most needing charities Ah, dinner out. In my house, going out to dinner is an occasion in and of itself. For two people who cook almost everything they eat, letting someone else take the reins for the evening is cause for celebration. The reason we finished the Angry Wife and left the Silver Oak is that the Angry Wife was purposely made to be easy to drink, while the latter was crafted to impress Robert Parker (the famed wine critic) and other wine “experts”. Every spring, like clockwork, there comes a time when I enter my local wine store and automatically meander towards the rosé wine section. Nothing on my calendar indicates that it’s rosé season and I don’t consciously ignore the aisles and aisles of reds and whites. Like a Pavlov reaction, once the temperature starts to rise outside and the trees begin to blossom after a long winter, I get a craving for those wonderful pink wines. Join Team Ponte to bring hope to recovering children in Southern California. As our 2nd annual race, Team Ponte members will run or walk in the America’s Finest City half marathon or 5K on August 15th 2010. This summer marks our seven-year anniversary! We want to celebrate with you, our valued Wine Club Members, by inviting you to taste some of our exclusive Library wines and enjoy huge savings on summer merchandise in the Tasting Room and Marketplace. It must have been the glorious Bun Dac Biet I’d eaten at a local Vietnamese restaurant that inspired my week’s dinner menu. This particular dish was a succulent bowl of rice noodles topped with charbroiled pork, grilled shrimp, bean sprouts, peanuts, herbs, cucumber and a tangy-spicy-sweet sauce. With those flavors still fresh in my mind, the next day I scoured my cookbooks at home, only stopping at those recipes that I had formerly been intimidated by, those full of exotic spices and ingredients I rarely purchased.
Meet Wine Club Member Bridgette Waters
Category: Wine Club Tales Published: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 The heart of a mother is one of the most important things. It needs to stay healthy in order to love, teach, comfort and strengthen. As many mothers have full time careers, some find it hard to balance everything in life: family, marriage and health included. It’s not uncommon to look at these incredible women and think, “How do they do it all?” Recipe from the Chef: Steak Au Poivre: As barbecue season begins enjoy this delicious rendition of the classic New York steak.
New Faces, New Friends: Meet Elyse Barton
Category: Wine Club Tales Published: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Brightening Your Day in the Ponte Winery Tasting Room is Elyse Barton, our new Tasting Room cashier. Everyone has that one meal, or perhaps a few, that sticks out in their mind when they think of “the best meal ever.” As we transition into warmer months I’m reminded of one such meal, shared with family on a hot Tuesday in August.
An update on our new Vineyard Pavilion
Category: Soirees and Shindigs Published: Friday, April 16, 2010 The Vineyard Pavilion is almost complete! Our first wedding, scheduled for May 1st will mark the grand opening of this stunning new addition to Ponte Winery. Enjoy these few images and see how the Pavilion combines the traditional elements of a California ranch building with the amenities of a modern special event venue. Spaghetti Western, chilli, chilli and wine, homecooking, Clint Eastwood, Ponte Winery, Sangiovese, Barbera
Why Join Team Ponte? - A Personal Story by Ragan
Category: Soirees and Shindigs Published: Tuesday, March 23, 2010
About grapes, composting, and viticulture...
Category: Claudio Ponte's Blog Published: Saturday, March 20, 2010 As many of you have read in my prior letters, we have been growing grapes in Temecula for 25 years. Initially most of the grapes were sold to wineries up north and were turned into wine sold as a fighting varietal (Wines labeled as Chardonnay, Cabernet, etc. and sold under $10 a bottle). Until 1997, our business depended on producing the most grapes at the lowest cost while still maintaining an acceptable quality.
An Interesting Wine Country Trip: Portugal, Home of Port!
Category: Claudio Ponte's Blog Published: Monday, March 15, 2010 There are two reasons why my favorite part of my job is visiting other wine regions. First, it's the only work I know that feels like a vacation. Second, I have yet to visit a wine country that is not beautiful and full of interesting people. My first experience with decanting and how it has influenced me. My mother Graciela was born in Colombia in 1926. Raised by a schoolteacher and a housewife, she was the sixth of eight children and the only girl...
Sneak Peek of the Construction on our Vineyard Pavilion
Category: Press Release Published: Thursday, February 25, 2010 Vineyard Pavilion, Ponte Winery, weddings, banquet hall, wedding gown, wedding dress, wedding planning, wedding, Ponte Weddings, yes to the dress, dress shopping,
A Valentine's Wedding Story: How Cupid's Arrow Struck a Chord
Category: Soirees and Shindigs Published: Friday, February 12, 2010
The History of Valentine's Day: Roman Holiday
Category: Claudio Ponte's Blog Published: Thursday, February 11, 2010
Who Dat say Dat Dey Gonna Eat Light in N'Awlins? (Part 3)
Category: Food and Drink Published: Thursday, February 04, 2010
Who Dat Say Dey Gonna Eat Light in N'Awlins?* (Part 2)
Category: Food and Drink Published: Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Who Dat Say Dey Gonna Eat Light in N'Awlins?* (Part 1)
Category: Food and Drink Published: Tuesday, February 02, 2010
A Touchdown Wine Flight for Super Bowl Sunday
Category: Food and Drink Published: Monday, January 25, 2010
Wine Club Member Highlight: Jennifer Crain
Category: Wine Club Tales Published: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 Give and you shall receive!
Elope in Wine Country this Valentine's Weekend
Category: Soirees and Shindigs Published: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
All I can say, is give anchovy a chance
Category: Food and Drink Published: Wednesday, January 06, 2010
The Smokehouse Restaurant's Scallion Oil is now available at Ponte
Category: Food and Drink Published: Monday, December 28, 2009 This Season's Hottest Gift Item
A Christmas Flight...and not on Santa's sleigh!
Category: Food and Drink Published: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
'From wine what sudden friendship springs!' ~John Gay
Category: All Things Wine Published: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 As wine club members, you've probably chosen your favorite Ponte wines for serving with dinner, whether you are serving chicken, fish, beef or vegetables... But what about Sherry? Early last year I tried to find a greener alternative to the medium sized SUV I had been driving for several years. An extra push was given by my friends who were questioning my sustainability efforts at the winery while still driving the SUV. Here's how I made my way to greener pastures.
Ponte’s Portrait Fundraising Program With Grins 2 Go
Category: Press Release Published: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 The holidays are the time of year for giving, charity, family and memories captured in a portrait. This year Ponte Winery wants to help you out with that.
Ponte Winery to Host 7th Annual Fall Winemaker Dinner
Category: Press Release Published: Thursday, October 15, 2009 Start the holiday season with some elegant wining and dining at our 7th Annual Fall Winemaker Dinner on Saturday, November 14th.
Ponte Winery Offers Special Wedding Rates This Winter
Category: Press Release Published: Thursday, September 24, 2009 There are few weddings more beautiful than a wine country wedding. A wedding at Ponte Winery gives you acres of vineyards surrounding your ceremony and reception, award-winning cuisine with estate grown wines to pair, beautiful and intimate venues, and top-notch service. Ditch the sneakers, hike up those skirts and get ready to hop inside a barrel for a stomping good time. The 7th Annual Grape Stomping Festival is coming to Ponte Winery.
Everyone Wins as Team Ponte Winery Completes America’s Finest City Half Marathon and Raises $15,850 for Rancho Damacitas
Category: Press Release Published: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 On Sunday, August 16th, Team Ponte Winery participated in San Diego's 32nd annual America's Finest City Half Marathon and 5K to raise funds for Rancho Damacitas and we met our goal!
Ponte Winery to Host Their First Service Day at Oak Grove
Category: Press Release Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 Ponte Winery invites the community to lend a helping hand this summer to the children of Oak Grove, a 24-hour residential abuse recovery center for children ranging in age from 6 to 18 years old.
Invitations that Make a Statement
Category: Soirees and Shindigs Published: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 Have you ever given thought to how much paper is involved in the production of a wedding?
Ponte Winery Presents Family Movie Night For A Cause
Category: Press Release Published: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Get ready for some great family entertainment under the stars at Ponte Winery's first ever Family Movie Night. If you are well prepared for your first dance, you and your fiancé will have nothing to lose and absolutely everything to gain!
Ponte Winery Takes Additional Steps To Consolidate Sustainability Leadership In Temecula Wine Country
Category: Press Release Published: Thursday, June 18, 2009 With a tradition of Vineyard farming in Temecula since 1984, Ponte Winery has followed basic sustainability practices since its inception. In Ditch the sneakers, hike up those skirts and get ready to hop inside a barrel for a stomping good time. The 7th Annual Grape Stomping Festival is coming to Ponte Winery. Our first trip to the wineries of Temecula was in 1998. Five ladies in a minivan made the four-and-a-half-hour trip from Phoenix for a single, blissful afternoon of wine tasting... In the midst of planning, hiring your neighbor's son to be your DJ may sound like a great way to save some money, but I strongly encourage you to think twice!!
Ponte Winery announces new blog category: Wedding Vines
Category: Soirees and Shindigs Published: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 We are extremely excited to announce the addition of our new blog dedicated to all things wedding related. We feel this will be a fun and useful resource for our Ponte brides as they plan their dream wedding amongst the vines. Two years ago (and again recently) I promised to publish my experiences with an experimental wine storage device I affectionately call The Ghetto Cooler.Most of you who have read my columns over the years know that I consider proper wine storage only to decanting...
On Your Mark, Get Set…Go! Support Team Ponte!
Category: Press Release Published: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 On Sunday, August 16th, Ponte Winery associates and Wine Club members will be participating in the 32nd America's Finest City Half Marathon and 5K.
Fond Memories of Tasting and Eating at Ponte Winery
Category: Wine Club Tales Published: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 My husband and I have many fond memories of tasting and eating at Ponte. We have been wine club members for ever...
Where the Wine is Superb, The Shopping Phenomenal and The Food... Awesome!
Category: Wine Club Tales Published: Friday, May 15, 2009 Our great friends David and Carmela Allen introduced us to Temecula a couple of years ago and we traveled there together this past February and they took us to their favorite winery, Ponte. We first visited in October of 2007 on a whim with our daughter. We've traveled to Washington State and Napa visiting wineries and thought this was close and sounded relaxing...
New Hours, New Menu and New Wine Flights at The Smokehouse Restaurant at Ponte Winery
Category: Press Release Published: Thursday, May 07, 2009 Saturday dinner options and Sunday brunch in Temecula have just gotten better!!!
Summer barbecues are on the horizon, are you prepared?
Category: Food and Drink Published: Thursday, May 07, 2009 Sometimes the best events to attend during the summer is in your own back yard and both Memorial Day and Independence Day are just around the bend!
How Would YOU Describe a Visit to Ponte Winery?
Category: Wine Club Tales Published: Thursday, April 30, 2009 Where else can you go to get away and forget about all the stress of daily life in the big city?
Being Part of the Ponte Wine Club Family!
Category: Wine Club Tales Published: Monday, April 27, 2009 Conrad and I met back when we lived in Boston. When Conrad was offered a job at Qualcomm we decided to move to San Diego...
What a Wonderful Surprise for Both of Us!
Category: Wine Club Tales Published: Thursday, April 23, 2009 Unbeknownst to my husband, I became a Ponte Wine Club Member. It was supposed to be a surprise... My husband and I have been coming to Ponte since it first opened. Every Thanksgiving we camp at Lake Skinner, do our turkey on the barbeque and then go wine tasting the day after... For years, my husband hated wine. During our first five years together, comments like “It smells funny,” “I can’t stand the stuff,” and “I can’t understand why anyone likes that garbage,” were common remarks when the subject of wine came up... My husband and I moved to Southern California 9 years ago. During our first trip to Temecula, we fell in love with Ponte Wines and the winery itself... Nicole (Nicky) LaChapelle Forester was a living angel. She was the kind of person who would always come running, no matter who needed her or what was needed.... As new residents of Temecula, we joined Ponte's Wine Club in April 2004...
Ponte Winery Hosts a Mother's Day Brunch
Category: Press Release Published: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 Bring the whole family to join Ponte Winery for their annual Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 10th, 2009.
Ponte Winery observes two important events in April
Category: Press Release Published: Thursday, March 19, 2009 Join the Ponte Family Winery Estate this April as they take a moment to observe to very important events: National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Arbor Day.
Easter Brunch at Ponte Winery. An Eggs-cellent Way to Celebrate Easter
Category: Press Release Published: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 Ponte Winery hosts its annual Easter Brunch once again! This years theme is Alice in Wonderland, so both you and your guests can expect a visit from both Alice and the White Rabbit. We invite you and your family to join us in our annual Easter tradition!
Ponte Winery continues canned food drive because of success.
Category: Press Release Published: Friday, February 20, 2009 Join Ponte Winery as they participate in its first-ever Canned Food Drive. Find out what Ponte Winery has to offer to those who choose to donate cans of food at their winery drop-off site.
Something old, something new…something special at Ponte Winery!
Category: Press Release Published: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 Ponte Winery invites future brides to a Wine Country Bridal Faire on Sunday, February 22nd.
Ponte Winery extends a helping hand to needy children in wine country
Category: Press Release Published: Monday, January 05, 2009 Ponte Family Estate Winery in Temecula, California, extends a helping hand by donating $3,000 to Rancho Damacitas Children's Group Homes in Temecula, California, a 24-hour recovery campus for abused children right here in the Temecula wine country. Ponte Winery celebrates the most romantic day of the year with its 6th Annual Valentine's Day Dinner on Saturday, February 14th at 7:00 pm.
Ponte Winery Associates skip Christmas Party to help local children and families in need
Category: Ponte News Published: Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Ponte Family Estates Winery in Temecula, California cancelled their company Christmas Party to donate $6,000 to help their community.
Ponte Winery helps to end 2008 on a bright note
Category: Ponte News Published: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Ponte Family Estate Winery is donating $3,000 to the Oak Grove Center for Education Treatment and the Arts in Murrieta California.
Ponte Winery Toasts 2009 at New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
Category: Soirees and Shindigs Published: Monday, December 15, 2008 With over 200 in attendance, guests mingle and dance the night away to a live band while counting down to the new year at the annual Ponte Winery's New Year's Eve Extravaganza.
Wineries Kick Off Eye-Catching Holiday Light Festival
Category: Press Release Published: Monday, December 01, 2008 Ponte Family Estate and Keyways Vineyard & Winery are helping to brighten up everyone's holidays by hosting the Temeculights Holiday Festival, a spectacular month-long celebration that includes more than 200,000 LED lights that stretch over rooftops and vineyards. Comfort foods have a tendency to make a huge come back in fall. While they are generally warm, most savory dishes scream for something equally bold to drink. Here are some great food and Ponte wine pairings for both autumn and winter. With summer coming to an end its time to celebrate the new season with these two recipes that were made to compliment two of our featured wines.
Opening Another Bottle of Ponte Medicine, by Claudio Ponte
Category: All Things Wine Published: Friday, September 26, 2008 An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Could it be possible that that very rule may also be applied to drinking wine in moderate amounts? The Ponte Fiorella is wonderfully dry rose wine, with a subtle hint of sweetnees. Its great with light appetizers and grilled fish. Here is a great salad recipe that would be fantastic with the Ponte Fiorella. The Smokehouse Restaurant is a beautiful outdoor only restaurant that caters to the most extravagant and unobstructed views of both the vinyards and the mountains beyond them. Learn about what the bring to the table when it comes to seasonal eatting. Wine Club members will have a chance to participate in A Taste of Ponte, a brand new food and wine pairing experience.Guests at A Teste of Ponte will dine in the newly opened Reserve Room, an intimate structure that boasts an open patio and veranda overlooking Ponte's vineyards. The Fume Blanc has both crisp and complex flavors thats perfect for sipping in the spring time and makes a great pairing for most any vegetable heavy meal. The Ponte Fiorella rose wine is both dry and yet subtly sweet, which makes it a perfect pairing for a fish dish. It is neither overpowered or lost by the flavors of most fish meals. Join as at the Ponte Family Estate as we celebrate Mother's Day. We will be hosting a brunch inspired by our very own wine country. Take a look at our menu to see what is in store. The Pinot Grigio is fresh, crisp, and tastes best chilled. It goes great with dishes like chicken, fish, and light pasta. Try the Pinot Grigio to enhance a souffle's simple yet delicate flavors. Great wine does not necessarily have to cost a bundle in order to be enjoyed and served with a great meal. The Ponte Beverino Red Wine is a great example of this because it can be served either cool or at room temp and taste great with almost any food. After recently sitting down to a meal that consisted of chicken liver crostini, among other things, I feel obligated to voice my opinion about the sensationally delicious, comforting, grin-inducing dish that is chopped liver. The Ponte Petite Syrah is heavenly when paired with it.
One Cannot Live on Bread and Wine Alone...or Can They?
Category: Food and Drink Published: Monday, March 31, 2008 Budget tight? Here is an affordable homemade dish and an affordable bottle of wine. Join us for an Easter Brunch at Ponte Winery. Our theme this year is Alice in Wonderland. We will be host to both feast, entertainment, and even an Easter Egg Hunt.
Rose Wines are Attractive, by Frank Mangio
Category: All Things Wine Published: Monday, January 14, 2008 In past years Rose Wines were al the rage due to their sweetness and pretty looks. Over time however, most Americans took to dry and less sugary wines. Now Rose is making coming back, only more dry and acceptable to todays standards.
You Say Tomato, I Say Tamale (and Zin)
Category: All Things Wine Published: Friday, December 21, 2007 An exceptional example of a California Zinfandel, the Ponte Holiday Reserve Zinfandel Magnum has a complex and full body that is amazing with hearty foods and is of course the perfect wine to celebrate the holidays with. We are initiating program to continuously reduce our “environmental footprint”, in other words, the overall impact our organization has on the environment. Happy New Year! Bring in the New Year at Ponte Winery. Expect food, decor and music inspired by some of the most exciting cities in the world.
Warning: Reading This May Cause Heavy Salivation
Category: Soirees and Shindigs Published: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 The 2007 Fall Winemaker Dinner at Ponte Winery needs no frou-frou introduction or description. Just get a load of the menu. This months shipment features our Moscato and our Cabernet Sauvignon. The Moscato is great with desserts, while the Cabernet Sauvignon suits hearty meals nicely. Expecting guests? The Pone Wine Tasting Party Kit and Wineopoly are two great ideas that will keep both you and your guests happy and entertained for hours. Take a gamble at our Wine Trivia. Music and wine: as rediculous as it may sound; they both live, breathe, and above all stimulates the senses.
Genie in a Bottle: The Magic of Decanting
Category: All Things Wine Published: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 The wine aerator does the job of decanting for you without having to wait for the wine to breath. It can improve the taste of most any wine.
Tips for Joining an Online Wine Club
Category: Wine Club Tales Published: Wednesday, August 22, 2007 Sure, it’s easy joining a wine club when you are visiting a winery. After all, you get to taste the wines and chat with your server who tells you everything you need to know about the club and its benefits. Learn how you can do it from home.
Why Miss Scarlett, I do Believe You're Blushing
Category: All Things Wine Published: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 If you're look for a wine that is both light and crisp, not to sweet, and is perfect for sipping on a warm day, then you might consider trying a rose wine.
Bold and Smoky, with a hint of Cherry--the best way to taste wine
Category: All Things Wine Published: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Take a lesson on the best way to taste wine. With these new tips in wine tasting, you'll be sure to notice a difference in your tasting experience. |
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About this Page: Nestled away in the heart of Temecula Wine Country, you will find the Ponte Family Estate Winery, Southern California’s premier winery destination. Through an exclusive winery market atmosphere, Ponte Winery offers its visitors wine tasting, fine wine country cuisine dining at the Smokehouse Restaurant, weddings set with a serene view of the Temecula, California Wine Country mountains, as well as an all inclusive Ponte Wine Club.
