Weekly Wine Down June 11, 2010

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino introduces its all new “Weekly Wine Down” every Friday night. The two-hour event takes the guesswork out of ordering and buying wine and helps guests get a feel for the kinds of wine they really like, without making a big investment in a bottle whose contents you might not like anyway.

Each Friday starting June 11th at 6:30pm, Fantasy Springs features a different winery and its varietals. The event takes place in the picturesque 12th Floor Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge. For $30, guests will receive a flight of five of the featured wines, plus learn about the nuances and finer points of each from the wine maker or from a winery representative. During each “Weekly Wine Down,” guests will also learn how to make creative and innovative cocktails from Fantasy Springs’ own Dan, Dan the Beverage Man. Guests will also receive samples of all the cocktails Dan makes, as well as a gourmet cheese plate with the admission price. The Weekly Wine Down wraps at 8:00p.m. and is followed by live jazz music at the 12th Floor Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge. Patrons are invited to stay and enjoy the music and the sweeping views of the valley and surrounding mountains from the 12th Floor Wine Bar. There is no cover charge at the 12th Floor Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge. To make reservations for the “Weekly Wine Down,” call (760) 238-5646 or log onto www.FantasySpringsResort.com for more information.

On June 11th, wine enthusiasts of all levels will be treated to the offerings of the Francis Ford Coppola Winery. The famous filmmaker of acclaimed movies such as The Godfather, Apocalypse Now and The Conversation began his foray into the winemaking business in the late 1970s. The winery, located in Geyserville, CA, just north of the famed Napa Valley winemaking region, now produces as many as 15 varietals of wine.
Many have received high praise and awards including the 2007 Reserve Chardonnay and the 2007 Votre Sante Pinot Noir achieving Gold Medal status at the 2009 Sonoma County Harvest Fair Competition. On the winery’s website, the Francis Ford Coppola chief winemaker, Cory Beck, is quoted as saying, “Harvest is not only about turning grapes into wine, but it’s a reflection of Mother Nature’s work throughout the growing season.” Guests 21 and older are invited to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s 12th Floor Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge Friday, June 11th and discover for themselves what makes Cory Beck so passionate about his creations.

Other wine tasting events at the 12th Floor Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge include:
• June 18 – 6:30p.m. – Robert Mondavi Winery
• June 25th – 6:30p.m. – Beringer Vineyards
• More dates and wineries to be announced

Official Website: http://www.fantasyspringsresort.com