Events at Salado Winery

Sip ‘n Knit

Knit with friends and enjoy a glass of wine!

Knit with friends and enjoy a glass of wine!

Thursday, November 14, 2013, 5-7 pm

Join Linda Woznica, from Salado Yarn Co. , for our “Sip ‘n Knit”. Bring your favorite knitting project for a casual gathering of knitters (and crocheters) where everyone brings whatever they are working on and we sit around together and talk, share, help one another, and one other thing – We drink wine! $5/glass of wine will be available.

All levels of knitters are welcome but please keep in mind there are no lessons. Linda will have supplies so you can knit a wine bottle scarf. What? You heard us right, you can make a scarf to keep your favorite bottle cozy. So don’t be shy, come on by!

Bachhanalian Society of Central Texas

bacchlogoFriday, November 15, 7 pm – 9 pm

The Salado Wine Seller welcomes the Bacchanalian Society of Central Texas for their first event on . The event will run from 7-9 p.m. The Bacchanalian Society’s events are unique because each one involves a different wine assignment for blind tasting, a different charity or non-profit, and a different location.

The Bacchanalian Society joins social and professional networking with philanthropy. The wine tastings attract adverse mix of inquisitive wine novices and wine experts alike to meet on common ground for the benefit of charity.

Everyone is welcome, as long as you’re over 21, but wine snobs should check their attitudes at the door.

A different wine varietal (such as chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, etc.) or assignment is featured at each event. Teams, consisting of 1 to 3 participants, are entered by bringing 3 bottles of the same wine to the event. For example, if the featured varietal is chardonnay, your team could bring 3 bottles of the 2010 Toasted Head Chardonnay.

At the event, 2 of each team’s 3 bottles are bagged, tagged and ranked by each participant. The 3rd bottle is set aside and left unopened. The teams that brought the 5 highest ranked wines divvy up each team’s 3rd unopened bottles. The team who brought the worst ranked wine will be sent home with it – in shame.

Each team will be given a card with a number for each wine. The wines will be rated on a taste scale of 1 to 5. Cards will be collected and the selections tallied.
If 2 or more teams bring the same wine, rankings can still differ depending upon the temperature of the wine, how long it has been open, etc. You must be present to win.
Call (615) 506-2464 to RSVP. Pay with cash or money order at the event. Payments for this event are payable to KNCT-TV and not to the Bacchanalian Society of Central Texas. Wine is to be purchased only at the Salado Wine Seller for this particular event in the international room. The Salado Wine Seller is providing 3 bottles for a total price of $30. Participants are encouraged to have a great time, but drink responsibly.

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The Bacchanalian Society ensures that the finer things in life are enjoyed without pretense and always in the company of good friends. Our namesake, Bacchus, is the Roman deity of wine and merriment who represents not only the intoxicating power of wine, but also its social and beneficial influences. Visit the Bacchanalian Society of Central Texas’ website at www.bacchsocietycentex.com for more information.

Harvest is Done!

we survived the wasps & bees!

we survived the wasps & bees!

Finally, we’ve finished harvesting our two tons of grapes at our Salado Vineyard.  Here is the Labor Day crew after destemming & crushing the cabernet sauvignon. Now on to fermentation!

Here are some statistics though to keep you entertained while the yeast does its job making wine…

2013 harvest (latest ever)

chardonnay 871 lbs

merlot 1000 lbs

sangiovese 842 lbs

cabernet sauvignon 1287 lbs

2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Harvest Saturday, August 31

We've double netted the cab sauv to keep out deer and birds!

We’ve double netted the cab sauv to keep out deer and birds!

Saturday & Sunday August 31-September 1, 7:00-11:00 am

<<<<<<<<<<I underestimated the crop!  We’ll continue picking on Sunday morning, SEP 1 at 7AM>>>>>>>>>>

Latest harvest ever! This is your last chance in 2013 to take part in harvesting grapes in Salado.  There are only 3 1/2 rows left, so I expect this will only take one day.

If you have favorite pruners, bring them, otherwise we have extras for you. Please wear a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and sturdy shoes. (I like to wear old sneakers and socks so that the pigweed doesn’t get me). Some folks like to wear light cotton gloves, but they are not necessary. Beware of the wasps, fireants, mosquitos, and be prepared for the heat. Watch out for the mean old mockingbirds who think they own the vineyard! I haven’t seen any snakes this year, but there’s always a first.

Also, Saturday afternoon and the days following harvest are the best times to visit the winery and see the wine making in action. We can always put extra hands to work, so if you don’t like to get up early in the morning, come by in the afternoon and be part of the bucket brigade.

The vineyard is at 21724 Hill Road, Salado, TX 76571. Feel free to send me an email to june @ saladowinery.com. If you are lost the morning of harvest, call/text us on cell phone, (254) 466-5813.

Evening of Yoga & Wine

Tuesday, September 10, 6:45 pm or earlier

Yoga class is $15 per person or $25 per couple.

Refresh. Revive. Renew. Come early and start the evening by savoring a cool refreshing glass of locally produced wine, then partake in a great yoga class featuring wine-inspired Yoga poses for all levels created by our local cosmic cowgirl in residence, Tiffany Schreiner, CYT.

Yoga too6:00 – 6:45 pm ~ Enjoy a tasting of Salado Winery wines or sit and sip a glass

6:45 – 8:00 pm ~ Join us for an evening of uplifting relaxation for your body, mind, and soul.

Schreiner returns to Salado Wine Seller sharing her 20+ years of dance, yoga, healing movement, and aroma therapies to Central Texas this summer. Catch up with her at https://www.facebook.com/yogacentraltexas.

Reservations are encouraged but are not required, so if moved by the spirit at the last minute, then come on down and join us! Wine tasting is $3. Wine is $5/glass. Yoga class is $15 per person or $25/couple. If you have a mat, please bring it, but if not, we have a few to lend out. All levels are welcome, typically we have folks who have never done yoga along with folks who are experienced and everyone enjoys themselves.

Try out Tiffany’s yoga class during an Evening of Wine & Yoga, then contact Tiffany to find her other classes around Central Texas. Yoga related questions and so on, email [email protected]; or call Salado Winery at (254) 947-8011.

By the way, we can also organize a special Evening of Yoga & Wine for your group. Minimum 10 folks, this has worked well with a couple of mom’s clubs in the area.

Namaste

Sip ‘n Knit

Knit with friends and enjoy a glass of wine!

Knit with friends and enjoy a glass of wine!

Thursday, September 12, 2013, 5-7 pm

Join Linda Woznica, from Salado Yarn Co. , for our “Sip ‘n Knit”. Bring your favorite knitting project for a casual gathering of knitters (and crocheters) where everyone brings whatever they are working on and we sit around together and talk, share, help one another, and one other thing – We drink wine! $5/glass of wine will be available.

All levels of knitters are welcome but please keep in mind there are no lessons. Linda will have supplies so you can knit a wine bottle scarf. What? You heard us right, you can make a scarf to keep your favorite bottle cozy. So don’t be shy, come on by!

2013 Salado Chocolate & Wine Weekend

Chocolate trail card (8)Friday-Sunday, September 20-22, 2013

The Village of Salado invites you to its fifth annual “Chocolate & Wine Weekend.” For those who believe the four basic food groups consist of white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate and truffles….the “Chocolate & Wine Weekend” is the event not to be missed. The event will take place throughout the Village of Salado. Its nine great events in one fun-filled weekend. The three-day chocolate week-end promises to satisfy all the senses with chocolate, wine tastings, music, demonstrations, a gourmet chocolate brunch, chocolate trail throughout the town and Saturday night “Chocolate & Music.”

The weekend kickoff begins on Friday evening, September 20th with an “Evening of Chocolate & Wine” from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Salado Wine Seller. The “Evening of Chocolate and Wine” where guests will be invited to savor the taste of premier Texas wines paired with decadent chocolates.  This is a ticketed event for $39.95 per person. Tickets must be purchased at www.saladochocolatefestival.com.

Enjoy an eight stop “Chocolate Trail” from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. throughout the Village of Salado.  Your 8 chocolate trail stops include Salado Wine Seller, Brookshire Brothers, Charlotte’s of Salado, Prellop Fine Art Gallery, Salado Creek Winery, Mud Pies Pottery, Side by Side and Springhouse. Transportation will be provided. This is a ticketed event for $32.95 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.saladochocolatefestival.com.

Wine & Chocolate Pairing Class.  Would you like to be the cupid of pairing wines and chocolate?  Play matchmaker along with winemaker June Ritterbusch for a class focused on her philosophy of wine and chocolate pairing.  We will discuss the gastronomical rules, nuances in wine and then sample wines and chocolate in order to find a more perfect union. Max 10 students (per class), $24.95/person. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.saladochocolatefestival.com

More events, tickets & lodging information and all at www.saladochocolatefestival.com.

Evening of Yoga & Wine

our Yoga & Wine was featured in the AUG 2011 edition of Wine Enthusiast!

our Yoga & Wine was featured in the AUG 2011 edition of Wine Enthusiast!

Tuesday, July 9, 6:45 pm or earlier

Yoga class is $15 per person or $25 per couple.

Refresh. Revive. Renew.  Come early and start the evening by savoring a cool refreshing glass of locally produced wine, then partake in a great yoga class featuring  wine-inspired Yoga poses for all levels created by our local cosmic cowgirl in residence, Tiffany Schreiner, CYT.

6:00 – 6:45 pm ~ Enjoy a tasting of Salado Winery wines or sit and sip a glass

6:45 – 8:00 pm ~ Join us for an evening of uplifting relaxation for your body, mind, and soul.

Schreiner returns to Salado Wine Seller sharing her 20+ years of dance, yoga, healing movement, and aroma therapies to Central Texas this summer.  Catch up with her at https://www.facebook.com/yogacentraltexas.

Reservations are encouraged but are not required, so if moved by the spirit at the last minute, then come on down and join us!  Winetasting is $3.  Wine is $5/glass.  Yoga class is $15 per person or $25/couple.   If you have a mat, please bring it, but if not, we have a few to lend out.  All levels are welcome, typically we have folks who have never done yoga along with folks who are experienced and everyone enjoys themselves.

Try out Tiffany’s yoga class during an Evening of Wine & Yoga, then contact Tiffany to find her other classes around Central Texas.  Yoga related questions and so on, email [email protected]; or call Salado Winery at (254) 947-8011.

By the way, we can also organize a special Evening of Yoga & Wine for your group. Minimum 10 folks, this has worked well with a couple of mom’s clubs in the area.

Namaste

Evening of Wine & Yoga

breathe deeply, smell the wine, sip wonderful

breathe deeply, smell the wine, sip wonderful

Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 pm or earlier

$15 per person or $25 per couple

Refresh. Revive. Renew.

Come early and start the evening by savoring a with a cool refreshing glass of locally produced wine, then join Tiffany Schreiner at 6:30

6:30 pm– Join us for an evening of uplifting relaxation for your body, mind, and soul. Savor signature Texas Wines and Texas inspired Yoga poses for all levels created by our local cosmic cowgirl in residence, Tiffany Schreiner, CYT.

Schreiner returns to SWS sharing her 20+ years of dance, yoga, healing movement, and aroma therapies to Central Texas this summer; an evening for each of your senses to refresh, revive, and renew. Don’t miss it!

Reservations are encouraged but reservations are not required, so if moved by the spirit at the last minute, then come on down and join us! Wine is $5/glass.  Yoga class is $15 per person or $25/couple.   If you have a mat, please bring it, but if not, we have a few to lend out.  All levels are welcome, typically we have folks who have never done yoga and folks who are experienced and everyone enjoys themselves.
Try out Tiffany’s yoga class during an Evening of Wine & Yoga, then contact Tiffany to find her other classes around Central Texas.  Questions and so on, email [email protected].
We can also organize a special Evening of Yoga & Wine for your group. Minimum 10 folks, this has worked well with a couple of mom’s clubs in the area.
Namaste

Salado Swirl

Salado SwirlJuly 13, 2013, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 The Village of Salado invites you to its second annual “Salado Swirl.” For those who know the “Six S’s” of wine tasting this is the event for you!  “See, Sniff, Swirl, Sniff, Sip and Savor.” The “Salado Swirl” will be held throughout the Village of Salado.

This one-day event promises to satisfy all of your culinary delights from wine tastings to enjoying local cuisine while listening to music.

The following Texas wineries and Salado shops participating are:  Salado Creek Winery will be hosted at Salado Glassworks; Salado Wine Seller will be hosted at Salado Wine Seller; Fiesta Vineyards will be hosted by Springhouse; Rising Star Vineyards will be hosted by Charlotte’s of Salado; Messina Hof will be hosted by Prellop Fine Art Gallery; Georgetown Winery will be hosted by Magnolia’s; Dancing Bee Winery will be hosted by Salado Mercantile; The Vineyard at Florence will be hosted by Horsefeathers; Red Caboose will be hosted by YOUphoria Day Spa; Inwood Estates will be hosted by The Howling Wolff; Flat Creek will be hosted by Classics on Main; Grape Creek will be hosted by The Pizza Place and Paris Vineyards will be hosted by Thomas Kincaid Gallery.

This is a ticketed event for $24.95 per person.  Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.saladoevents.com. There is a limited amount of tickets so make your purchase soon. Transportation will be provided.

For event details, updated information and ticket information visit us online at www.saladoevents.com or contact the Village of Salado Tourism office at 254-947-8634 or [email protected].

About Village of Salado:

The Village of Salado is located in Central Texas approximately 51 miles north of Austin and 51 miles south of Waco.  The Village is a popular tourist destination due to its rich history, idyllic setting on the Salado Creek, and its growing arts and cultural community.  Salado has been home to many esteemed individuals including authors, Liz Carpenter and A.C. Greene, two Texas governors, Governor James E. Ferguson and Governor Miriam “Ma” Ferguson and visits by numerous historical figures such as Sam Houston and General George Custer.  For more information visit the Village of Salado online at www.salado.com or contact Debbie Charbonneau by phone at 254-947-8634 or e-mail at [email protected].