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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Thu, 23 May 2013 08:21:57 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Rio Seco Wine News</title><subtitle>Events</subtitle><id>http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/atom.xml"/><updated>2013-05-16T23:52:38Z</updated><generator uri="http://five.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Wine Festival Weekend! May 17-19th, 2013</title><id>http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2013/5/16/wine-festival-weekend-may-17-19th-2013.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2013/5/16/wine-festival-weekend-may-17-19th-2013.html"/><author><name>Carol &amp;amp; Tom Hinkle</name></author><published>2013-05-16T23:41:38Z</published><updated>2013-05-16T23:41:38Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><strong>~ Wine SPECIALS&nbsp; ~ Case SALES&nbsp; ~ Wine CLUB PICK UP's&nbsp; ~ All Weekend Long!!!&nbsp; ~</strong></p>
<h3>Sunday <em>(fun-day)</em> May 19th&nbsp; 1-4 p.m.&nbsp;</h3>
<h2>Nacho &amp; Taco Bar</h2>
<h4>with Live Music from Jeremy Sizemore</h4>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Complimentary</strong></span>, all are welcome to stop by!&nbsp; We hope to see you in the tasting room this weekend!</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Zinfandel Festival Weekend - March 15-17, 2013</title><id>http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2013/2/11/zinfandel-festival-weekend-march-15-17-2013.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2013/2/11/zinfandel-festival-weekend-march-15-17-2013.html"/><author><name>Carol &amp;amp; Tom Hinkle</name></author><published>2013-02-11T05:45:57Z</published><updated>2013-02-11T05:45:57Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<h2>RIO SECO Open House &amp; Reception - Friday, March 17. &nbsp; 6-9 p.m. &nbsp; NO CHARGE.</h2>
<h4>Mark your calendars all you Zin lovers, March 15-17th, when the Paso wineries will be bringing out the barrels, new releases, library tastings, food delights, and of course, Zinfandels!&nbsp; You are all invited to attend our annual&nbsp;<strong>OPEN HOUSE &amp; RECEPTION&nbsp;</strong>on Friday, March 15th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. We will be pouring some old and new Zins, 7 total plus our Zinfandel Port! Great appetizers, music and friends.&nbsp; Hope you can join us and bring a friend.&nbsp; NO CHARGE!</h4>]]></content></entry><entry><title>American Cancer Society and Relay 4 Life</title><id>http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2013/2/11/american-cancer-society-and-relay-4-life.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2013/2/11/american-cancer-society-and-relay-4-life.html"/><author><name>Carol &amp;amp; Tom Hinkle</name></author><published>2013-02-11T05:43:57Z</published><updated>2013-02-11T05:43:57Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<h2>CASINO NIGHT!!! &nbsp;</h2>
<h4>BBQ starting at&nbsp;<strong>5:00 on March 23, 2013. Tickets are $35 in advance, $45 night of</strong>&nbsp;event for a fun evening of BBQ, Casino Games, and Prizes. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.&nbsp; For tickets or more information contact the winery (805) 237-8884 or<a rel="nofollow" href="http://riosecowine.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=b7cef302b0de3f1fabcf00c0f&amp;id=503d491366&amp;e=e5db4a7374" target="_blank">info@riosecowine.com</a>&nbsp;</h4>
<h4>Hope everyone can join us and make this a successful and rewarding event</h4>]]></content></entry><entry><title>3rd annual American Heart Association HEART WALK!</title><id>http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2013/2/11/3rd-annual-american-heart-association-heart-walk.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2013/2/11/3rd-annual-american-heart-association-heart-walk.html"/><author><name>Carol &amp;amp; Tom Hinkle</name></author><published>2013-02-11T05:41:07Z</published><updated>2013-02-11T05:41:07Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<h3>Join Team RIO SECO along with team leader, Maria Mancini!</h3>
<h4><span class="yiv1628187131" style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span><span>Sponsored<span style="text-decoration: underline;">&nbsp;collectively</span>&nbsp;by all the wineries along Union Road, the event will take place at the beautiful Pear Valley Vineyard just across the street from RIO SECO on&nbsp;<strong>Sunday, April 7, 2013.</strong>&nbsp;Our fantastic chairperson and team captain is once again, Maria Mancini. You can leave a message for her here at the winery or directly sign up for our team&nbsp;online at&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://riosecowine.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=b7cef302b0de3f1fabcf00c0f&amp;id=d251439eaa&amp;e=e5db4a7374" target="_blank">www.winecountryheartwalk.com</a>,&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://riosecowine.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b7cef302b0de3f1fabcf00c0f&amp;id=f78379de66&amp;e=e5db4a7374" target="_blank">www.unionroadwinetrail.com</a>, or contact&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://riosecowine.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=b7cef302b0de3f1fabcf00c0f&amp;id=f85e15a7f0&amp;e=e5db4a7374" target="_blank">emily.s.reneau@heart.org</a>....</span></span></span></h4>]]></content></entry><entry><title>2013 EVENTS!!</title><id>http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2013/2/11/2013-events.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2013/2/11/2013-events.html"/><author><name>Carol &amp;amp; Tom Hinkle</name></author><published>2013-02-11T05:21:56Z</published><updated>2013-02-11T05:21:56Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<h3>RIO SECO has many events on the schedule for 2013! &nbsp;MARK YOUR CALENDARS!</h3>
<h2>Zinfandel Festival Weekend - March 15-17th&nbsp;</h2>
<p><strong><em>Open House Reception</em></strong> for club members and friends! &nbsp;<strong>Friday, March 15 from 6-9 p.m. &nbsp;NO CHARGE! </strong>&nbsp;We will be pouring 7 Zinfandels &amp; port wine including barrel samples, new releases, and library wines! &nbsp;Zinfandel inspired food and live music. &nbsp;</p>
<h2>Casino Night Fundraiser - Saturday, March 23rd &nbsp;5 p.m. &nbsp;@ RIO SECO</h2>
<p><strong><em>The American Society and Relay 4 Life </em><span style="font-weight: normal;">is happy to team up again this year with RIO SECO to host CASINO NIGHT! BBQ, casino games &amp; great prizes all for a wonderful cause!</span></strong>&nbsp;P<strong>re-sale tickets: $35 or Night of Event $45.</strong> &nbsp;</p>
<h2>3rd Annual <em>American Heart Association</em> HEART WALK &nbsp;- Sunday, April 7th, 2013&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Collectively hosted by the entire Union Road Wine Trail, this fun morning walk through the vineyards takes place at PEAR VALLEY Vineyard. &nbsp;Wine tasting and food to follow. &nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Bottling Day Scheduled! Saturday, January 26th</title><id>http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2013/1/7/bottling-day-scheduled-saturday-january-26th.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2013/1/7/bottling-day-scheduled-saturday-january-26th.html"/><author><name>Carol &amp;amp; Tom Hinkle</name></author><published>2013-01-08T02:23:33Z</published><updated>2013-01-08T02:23:33Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Always fun, and a great chance to experience the assembly line as the newest bottles of RIO SECO reds become reality!&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Looking for help!</strong> &nbsp;</p>
<p>Please call the winery or email us for more information if you are interested and available to help out.</p>
<p><strong>(805) 237-8884 &nbsp; info@riosecowine.com</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Holiday Specials!</title><id>http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2012/11/15/holiday-specials.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2012/11/15/holiday-specials.html"/><author><name>Carol &amp;amp; Tom Hinkle</name></author><published>2012-11-15T23:51:49Z</published><updated>2012-11-15T23:51:49Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Perfect for your gift giving needs this holiday season! All specials available through December.&nbsp; Please call the winery or email for more information and to place orders.&nbsp; (805) 237-8884&nbsp; <a href="mailto:info@riosecowine.com">info@riosecowine.com</a>&nbsp;</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Gift Club Memberships&nbsp; $99</span></h3>
<p>1-year gift membership includes 3 bottles, twice a year (Oct. &amp; May) and a "welcome to the club letter" indicating you the gifter!&nbsp; Please call the winery for more information and to place orders.&nbsp; (805) 237-8884</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Gift Certificates Available!</span></h3>
<p>Whether it's <em>wine</em>, the <em>guest house</em> or <em>tasting room products</em> you desire, we will make a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">personalized</span> gift certificate for you!&nbsp; Please call the winery for more information and to place orders. (805) 237-8884</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Christmas CASE SPECIALS!!</span></h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">2006 Cabernet Sauvignon&nbsp;- &nbsp;$120/case&nbsp;&nbsp; 50% OFF!!</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">Only <strong>$10 a bottle</strong>, it is a great&nbsp;gift for coworkers and family alike!&nbsp;Medium-bodied, fruit forward "California Cab"&nbsp;</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">2011&nbsp;"GLEE" White Cabernet Sauvignon&nbsp;Rose - $130/case&nbsp;&nbsp; 40% OFF!!</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">At&nbsp;just over&nbsp;<strong>$10 a bottle</strong>, this specialty wine&nbsp;is wildly popular!&nbsp;&nbsp;Slightly sweet with just under 2% residual sugar, lower alcohol and bursts of strawberry flavor.&nbsp;</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">2008 "Vio Rio" - $130/case&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 60% OFF!!</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">Only&nbsp;<strong>$10&nbsp;per bottle!&nbsp; </strong>67% Orange Muscat, 33% Viognier.&nbsp; Fermented DRY... no residual sugar.&nbsp; Slightly spicy, with pear and pineapple flavors.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Now Taking 2013 GUEST HOUSE Bookings!</span></h3>
<p>Book your&nbsp;2013 wine country getaway now through December and take<strong><span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">15% OFF</span></span></strong> your total stay!&nbsp; Holiday, festival and special event weekends book up fast, call for your reservations early!&nbsp; Mid-week is always nice, quiet and affordable!&nbsp; If you have never stayed with us... now is the time!&nbsp; Please call the winery for more information, to check availability or make your reservations. (805) 237-8884</p>
<p>Check out the guest house VIRTUAL TOUR!!</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Halloween Texas Hold'em at Rio Seco!</title><id>http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2012/10/11/halloween-texas-holdem-at-rio-seco.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2012/10/11/halloween-texas-holdem-at-rio-seco.html"/><author><name>Carol &amp;amp; Tom Hinkle</name></author><published>2012-10-11T19:07:04Z</published><updated>2012-10-11T19:07:04Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Join us for our 9th annual</p>
<h3><em>Halloween Texas Hold'em</em> Tournament</h3>
<h3>Saturday, October 27, 2012&nbsp; 7-10 p.m.</h3>
<p>$35 "buy-in" includes: food, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">WINE</span>, great prizes &amp; fun times! All are welcome, no expierence needed.&nbsp; Wear your&nbsp;Halloween&nbsp;costumes for added fun!&nbsp; Space is limited on this popular event, please call to make a reservations! (805) 237-8884.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>LAST Friday Nite party of Summer!</title><id>http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2012/8/20/last-friday-nite-party-of-summer.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2012/8/20/last-friday-nite-party-of-summer.html"/><author><name>Carol &amp;amp; Tom Hinkle</name></author><published>2012-08-20T18:09:04Z</published><updated>2012-08-20T18:09:04Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<h4>Gettin' ready for our very last FFN of Summer 2012!&nbsp;</h4>
<p>Ending the season featuring <strong>SIDEROADS</strong> , one of our favorites, the sweet sounds of Sue and the boys, a little bit country, a little bit rock n' roll! Get your giddy up on!</p>
<p><strong>Friday, August 24th, 6-9 p.m. $10</strong>, family friendly and kids under 12 are <span style="text-decoration: underline;">FREE</span>!</p>
<p>Can't beat the menu - Tom is going all out with secret gourmet surprises at the BBQ to say thanks to our RIO SECO family....top sirloin, beans, bread, salads &amp; veggies for all you healthy eaters, melons from the garden, AND, " Pizza Man" Steve will work his magic at the oven for the final Pizza Night of summer!....so looking forward to you joining us here.</p>
<p>&nbsp;Please, <strong>RSVP by Thursday</strong> so we can accomodate all our guests. <strong>(805) 237-8884</strong> or <a href="mailto:info@riosecowine.com">info@riosecowine.com</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>FFN # 7 - August 17th 6-9 p.m.</title><id>http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2012/8/13/ffn-7-august-17th-6-9-pm.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.riosecowine.com/wine-events/2012/8/13/ffn-7-august-17th-6-9-pm.html"/><author><name>Carol &amp;amp; Tom Hinkle</name></author><published>2012-08-13T20:40:37Z</published><updated>2012-08-13T20:40:37Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<h3>The Rogues of Rhythm - August 17th&nbsp; 6-9 p.m.&nbsp; $10</h3>
<p>Count on great music from <em><strong>The Rogues of Rhythm</strong></em>, a "blues infused" classic rock kinda night! These guys are new to our parties here - I know that we will all welcome them to our family friendly gathering, BBQ, music, wine, and really fun people!</p>
<p>Chicken BBQ with all the fixin's - <strong>Please call to RSVP by Thursday or email </strong><a href="mailto:info@riosecowine.com"><strong>info@riosecowine.com</strong></a><strong> or (805)237-8884.</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Remember it's<em> "Peace &amp; Love"</em> theme Friday party, so get out those true vintage bell bottoms and tie dye t-shirts and be ready to move and groove the night away!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry></feed>