March 6th & 7th and March 13th & 14th
32nd Annual Barrel Tasting - Two Weekends! www.wineroad.com

Friday - February 26, 2010
Reception for Diane Luiz
4pm - 7pm

Balletto Vineyards
is proud to present the art of accomplished artist Diane Luiz. http://dianeluiz.com/default.aspx

Diane Luiz watercolors are beautiful, unique, and currently adorn our walls here at the winery. We will have savory appetizers paired with delicious Balletto varietals to enjoy as you view her work. Her art will be featured in our Tasting Room for the next few months so if you are unable to join us at the reception we invite you stop by and visit, 10:00 to 4:00 daily.

RSVP: sandy@ballettovineyards.com

Saturday - February 6, 2010
Between 10am and 4pm

Please join us to pick up your current Wine Club release, which is being pulled from our library for you to enjoy. It is our 2005 Zinfandel!

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, so we will have the chocolate fountain going with rice crispies, biscotti and strawberries to be drizzled. Also, we will have Zin brownies (to die for), cheese & bread, meatballs and sausages, which will pair well with Zinfandel.

All of us at Balletto look forward to these events and the opportunity to visit with you. We know you have many choices in Sonoma County to choose from and we are grateful to have you as our loyal customer.

So mark your calendar. We look forward to seeing you soon.

RSVP: sandy@ballettovineyards.com

January 16th & 17th, 2010
Winter Wineland
11:00 - 4:00 both days
100 Wineries - 50 Lodgings

Click here to see a list of participating wineries; Winter Wineland www.wineroad.com

January 16th & 17th, 2010
February 20th, 2010
San Francisco Chronicle’s Annual Wine Competition
www.winejudging.com
Award-winning Wines, Producer of The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

December 6th, 2009:
"8 at the Gate" inter-winery wine club event! All eight of the members of the "8 at the Gate" wineries will offer wine club discounts to each others wine club members.

Harvest Party 2009 & Wine Club pickup party

Come and Celebrate the end of Harvest and pick up your next Club Wine

October 17th, Saturday at the Winery
5700 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Please RSVP by 10/15
Sandy at 707.568.2455 x 107 or
sandy@ballettovineyards.com

La Gare Restaurant and Balletto Vineyards
Winemaker Dinner
September 30, 2009, 6:00 PM

Featuring wine-making insights from John Balletto, winemaker Anthony Beckman and Chef Roger Praplan’s special creations

First Course
An aperitif to welcome you
An assortment of appetizers
2008 Balletto Rosé of Pinot Noir

Second Course
La Gare Butterhead lettuce with golden beets
2007 Balletto Pinot Gris

Third Course
Cream of wild mushroom soup
2007 Balletto Chardonnay

Fish
Crab cake with prawn and Beurre Blanc sauce
2007 Balletto Pinot Noir

Entree
Roast filet of mignon of beef, tarragon reduction, with Rick Oleufs demi-glace
2006 Balletto Syrah

Dessert Course
Hot Soufflé with Gravenstein apples, Calvados Sauce
2006 Late Harvest Pinot Gris

$50 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations strongly recommended, 707-528-4355

Balletto wines paired with Chef Roger’s specials
will be featured all week through October 4
Join us!

Saturday, September 26th: 7:00 - 9:30 pm Adults only.

Taste Sonoma County’s finest wines and foods at Sonoma County Harvest Fair’s Awards Night Gala.

This prelude to the Fair announces the award-winning wines from the largest regional wine competition in the nation. You will join wine and food industry leaders as winners are announced. The $65 admission includes commemorative glass, award winners booklet, tasting plate and unlimited wine and food tasting from more than 1,000 of Sonoma County’s medal winning wines, as well as restaurants, chefs, caterers and delicatessens.

Wine Country Elegant attire

Ticket Price: $65 or 10+ tickets for $55 each.

Sonoma County Fairgrounds
1350 Bennett Valley Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95404

www.HarvestFair.org

(707) 545-4203

September 18, 2009
Artist reception and welcome for Samantha Buller

Please join us for a reception honoring our current artist on display in the Balletto Vineyards tasting room. On Friday, September 18, 2009 from 4pm to 7pm we will feature the paintings of acclaimed artist Samantha Buller. Sip wine and enjoy savory treats as you meet Samantha and view her art.

Please RSVP to Sandy@ballettovineyards.com if you are able to attend.

If you are unable to join us, Samantha’s art will be on display during the coming months. Our tasting room is open daily from 10am to 4pm. Stop by anytime.

September 4-6, 2009
Sonoma Valley Vintners presents Sonoma Wine Country Weekend.

www.sonomawinecountryweekend.com

August 29, 2009
Sassafras winemaker dinner; 6:00, $50. a person RSVP to the restaurant, 578-7600:

www.sassafrasrestaurant.com

August 14-16, 2009
Winegrowers presents Grape to Glass Weekend in Sonoma County

www.rrvw.org/grape-to-glass

August 1, 2009
Sonoma County Rep Theater Performance at the winery. "ALL THE GREAT BOOKS" (ABRIDGED)

Wine Club Members Only!

5:00PM: Appetizers, Wine & Wine Club pick up
6:00PM: Play
8:00PM: Meet the Cast

Please RSVP: sandy@ballettovineyards.com or call Sandy at 707-568-2455 ext 107

July 26th, 2009:
"8 at the Gate" inter-winery wine club event! All eight of the members of the "8 at the Gate" wineries will offer wine club discounts to each others wine club members. One day only from 11am to 4pm.

June 28, 2009:
In Mill Valley, CA - 28th Annual Wine & Gourmet Food Tasting from 1 pm to 4 pm in Mill Valley's downtown plaza. Over 70 wineries, 30 gourmet food vendors and 6 local restaurants will have wonderful wine & food for you to taste. Contact Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce for more information: 415.388.9700 or email info@millvalley.org

June 28, 2009:
At Fort Mason in San Francisco - Pinot Days features over 200 pinot producers, from 1 pm to 5pm, $50 per person (recommend purchasing tickets before 6/10). Benefits Ethiopia's HIV Victim Food Relief Effort. www.pinotdays.com

June 13, 2009:
Wine Club Pick-up Party here at the winery. Bring your walking shoes and sunscreen as we will be doing vineyard tours at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. As always, we will have wine to taste and tasty treats. RSVP to Sandy - 707.568.2455 ext. 107 or email: sandy@ballettovineyards.com

June 7, 2009:
In Santa Rosa, CA - The John Ash & Co. restaurant will be holding their 5th annual "Pinot Family Reunion" - tasting and dinner. Taste different Pinot's - Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinotage and of course, Pinot Noir! Wine & food tasting: $50 per person in advance, $60 per person at the door; tasting with dinner: $120 per person. Seating is limited - reservations are required - please call 707.527.7687

May 15, 2009:
In Windsor, CA - casual winemaker dinner at the newly opened Green Grocer located in the Town Green area. Seating is limited. For more information, contact Joe or Susanna Rueter at the Green Grocer: 707.837.8113

May 1, 2009:
5 pm to 7 pm - Artist reception, here at the winery, for local painter Jewel Kishmirian. Come by and meet the artist, have some wine & treats while viewing her work. Jewel is known for her oil paintings on wood of cows and horses set in the Sonoma County landscape. RSVP to Helen - 707.568.2455 x10 or email: helen@ballettovineyards.com

Alaska Wine Show. If you are in Anchorage, come by and see us!

When:
April 29th, 2009

Where:
Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center
Anchorage, Alaska

Any questions:
email Terri at terri@ballettovineyards.com 

April 26th, 2009:
We will be hosting a fundraiser here at the winery for the ANOVA group which helps educate children with autism and other learning disabilities. This is a truly remarkable organization. All tasting fees will be donated to ANOVA and there will be treats and a silent auction. RSVP to Julie at ANOVA - email: jseal@anovaeducation.org or call 707.479.3957

Event Flyer

April 25th, 2009:
In Sebastopol, CA - If you are happen to be in our area on this date, come to downtown Sebastopol and see our local Apple Blossom Parade & Festival - where everyone knows someone! We will be defending our 1st place float win, so come and cheer on our float and then attend the festival after and enjoy great wine, food & music! More info: Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce 707.823.3032 or www.sebastopol.org

April 19, 2009:
Earth Day: Visit us at the Tasting Room between 10-4 for a brief walking tour. The tour will take you into the vineyards, which back up to our local treasure, the Laguna De Santa Rosa. No tasting fees will be charged as you celebrate Earth Day. There will be cheeses to pair as you taste our wine varietals. Also, Molly Eckler (local artist - www.mollyeckler.com) will be displaying her wildlife artwork for you to enjoy. Click here for list of Green Valley Earth Day Celebrations Iron Horse Vineyards - Events

March 7th & 8th and 14th & 15, 2009 - Barrel Tasting Weekends - - Yes, that's two weekends to cover all of the Russian River AVA and taste wonderful new vintages while still in barrel and get a great price before they are released to the public. Be sure and come by and visit all eight family owned wineries in our area one of these days - you'll be glad you did!

For Tickets: www.wineroad.com

To see learn more about the family owned wineries in our area. www.8atthegate.com

February 28th - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting. Come taste our Best Of Class Chardonnay and our other gold medal winning wines: Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir (2) and Syrah!

When:
February 28th, 2009
2pm to 5pm

Where:
Fort Mason, San Francisco

Tickets: www.winejudging.com

February 20th, 2009 - Winemaker Dinner.
Open to members and the public.

When:
February 20th, 2009

Where:
Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club

For more information: 707.546.3485

Saturday, February 14 from 10am to 5pm - Wine and Chocolate at Balletto Vineyards. The tasting room will offer an array of estate wines along with, what else, chocolate. Also, Glassfusion Studio of Sebastopol will be offering for sale handmade fused glass by various local artists. The entire proceeds from the sale of these beautiful pieces of art will go to Stanford Congenital Heart Clinic.

When:
February 14, 2009
10am to 5pm

Where:
Balleto Vineyards
5700 Occidental Road
Santa Rosa, CA

Cost:
Wine tasting and dessert is $10
(refunded with purchase of 2 bottles of wine).
No charge to wine club members.

For information call: 568-2455

January 17th & 18th, 2009 - Winter Wineland
Over 100 wineries from the Russian River Valley participate in this event. Come by and visit us! One stop, two wineries - Balletto and Dutton-Goldfield. We will have new releases, library wines and some great bbq'd treats and artisian cheeses!

When:
January 17 & 18 from
11-4 both days

Where:
Balleto Vineyards will
participate along with
over 100 other wineries

Tickets:
$40 Weekend,
$30 Sunday Only,
$10 Designated Driver

For tickets: www.wineroad.com

December 14th, 2008:
"8 at the Gate" inter-winery wine club event! All eight of the members of the "8 at the Gate" wineries will offer wine club discounts to each others wine club members. One day only from 11am to 4pm. You will receive email & and a flyer in November.

November 1st & 2nd, 2008:
Russian River Wine Road's annual Wine & Food Affair. Wineries prepare a favorite recipe to go with their wines. This year we will be making biscotti from a family recipe. You get a collectible cookbook with all the recipes and a glass along with access to the wineries food & wine. For more information
www.wineroad.com
or call 800.723.6336

October 13, 2008: Russian River Pinot Wine Dinner
Winemaker Dinner at Sassafras Restaurant
1229 North Dutton Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Menu

October 7, 2008: Gold Medal Wine Dinner
Winemaker Dinner at Sassafras Restaurant
1229 North Dutton Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Menu

October 3rd thru 5th, 2008:
Sonoma County Harvest Fair at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, CA. This is a great way to taste award winning wines from over 100 Sonoma County wineries... all under one roof, including our 3 gold medal winning pinots!
www.harvestfair.org

August 15, 2008
Winemaker Dinner at The Inn at The Tides
Bodega Bay, California
(800) 541-7788
(707) 875-2751

August 2, 2008
Sonoma County Rep Theater
Performance for Wine Club Members at the winery
"On the Road" by Jack Kerouac adapted by Johnny Simons

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Analy graduates throughout the years will all gather
at Karlson Field to celebrate the Analy High School Centennial.

The gates to Karlson Field will open at 3:00pm

April 16, 2008

Winemaker dinner at Sushi Tozai
7531 Healdsburg Avenue
Sebastopol, California
(707) 824-9886
6:30pm

$65.00 per Person

Choose From Two Menus

March 1st & 2nd and 8th & 9th 2008
30th Annual Barrel Tasting Weekends
11 am - 4 pm each day

March 1 2008
5th Annual Russian River Valley Winegrowers Crab & Fennel Fest
Sonoma County Fairgrounds Hall of Flowers

January 19th & 20th 2008
16th Annual Winter Wineland
11:00-4:00 both days
100 Wineries - 50 Lodgings

November 15 2007
Winemaker dinner at Bistro Des Copains
Occidental, California
(707) 874-2436

July 27, 2007
Sonoma County Rep Theater
Performance for Wine Club members at the winery
"The Bible: The Complete Word of God"
(abridged / comedy) Starting time is 6pm.

June 8, 2007
John Ash & Company Pinot Festival

June 3, 2007
8 at the Gate inter-winery Wine Club event

June 2, 2007
Agstravaganza: www.agstravaganza.com
At the Shone Farm - NOT at Balletto Vineyards - Limited tickets avaialble at the door

May 23, 2007
Winemaker dinner at GTO's Seafood House
Sebastopol, California
(707) 824-9922

March 29 2007
Winemaker dinner at Bistro Des Copains
Occidental, California
(707) 874-2436

March 3 & 4 and 10 & 11, 2007
New Twist on Barrel Tasting
Russian River Wine Road
(800) 723-6336

February 18, 2007
Winemaker Dinner at the
Blue Water Bistro
Bodega Bay, California
707-875-3538

March 3, 2007
Russian River Valley Winegrowers
Crab & Fennel Fest
Santa Rosa, California

January 13 & 14, 2007
15th Annual Winter Wineland
Russian River Wine Road
(800) 723-6336

December 2, 2006
8 at the Gate neighbors wine club event. For one
day, Balletto Bounty & Founders Club members
will enjoy free membership benefits in all 8
wineries! A perfect way to get a jump on your
holiday shopping.

December 5, 2006
Winemaker Dinner at The Seafood Brasserie
170 Railroad Street
Santa Rosa, California
(707) 636 - 7388

August 18, 2006
Winemaker Dinner at The Inn at The Tides
Bodega Bay, California
(800) 541-7788
(707) 875-2751

August 6, 2006
Grand Opening Celebration of Balletto Vineyards Tasting Room

The Balletto Tasting Room Grand Opening celebration was held on August 6th. Over 500 people attended the celebration which was kicked off the night before with a thank you dinner for wine club members. The tasting room is located at 5700 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa.

July 13, 2006
Winemaker Dinner at Bistro V
Sebastopol, California
(707) 823-1262

June 28, 2006
Winemaker Dinner at Restaurant Charcuterie
Healdsburg, California
(707) 431-7213

May 27, 2006
Wine Tasting with Winemaker Dan Cederquist
Wine Emporium
125 Main Street
Sebastopol, California
(707) 823-5200

May 5, 2006
Winemaker Dinner at Langley's on the Green
Windsor, California
(707) 837-7984

April 6, 2006
Winemaker Dinner at Bistro V
Sebastopol, California
(707) 823-1262

March 15, 2006
Winemaker dinner at GTO's Seafood House
Sebastopol, California
(707) 824-9922

March 3, 4 & 5, 2006
Russian River Wine Road
Barrel Tasting at the Winery

March 4, 2006
Russian River Valley Winegrowers
Crab & Fennel Fest
Santa Rosa, California

February 22, 2006
Winemaker dinner at the Starlight Wine Bar
Sebastopol, California
(707) 823-1943

December 8, 2005
Winemaker Dinner at Sonoma Coast Villa
Bodega, California
(707) 876-9818

August 27, 2005
Winemaker dinner at the Duck Club Restaurant
Bodega Bay, California
(707) 875-3525

May 5, 2005
Winemaker dinner at GTO's Seafood House
Sebastopol, California
(707) 824-9922