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Evel Kneivel
Evel Kneivel was a man of the times. Brash and reckless, as a stuntman in the ‘bad old days’, he always stretched what was thought to be possible and did it with a somehow endearing braggadocio that made him a Cultural Icon and our Meau-Faux for this month in honor...
Sangiovese October Wine of the Month
Crystal Basin Cellars is highlighting our double gold medal award winning Sangiovese as our October Wine of the Month. Sangiovese is Mother Nature’s statement about the flavor exchange that happens during the transition from Summer to Fall. Just like the ripening...
Malbec Wine of the Month
Malbec is our September wine of the month at Crystal Basin Cellars. A repeat award winner (latest is the 2022 Gold Medal from Foothill Wine Festival) and fan favorite, our Malbec is perfect for enjoying with a nice steak. Plum favors and spice dominate a finish...
George Orwell
Look, nobody is happy about it, but George Orwell got it right way back in the 1940’s when he tried to warn us. Those of us of a certain age read it in school and we subsequently noted the passage of the actual year 1984 with more than a bit of smugness that this...
Wine of the Month Mourvèdre
We’ve always viewed Mourvedre as our “teaching wine”. Quite a few of our customers encounter Mourvedre for the first time while tasting our tasty versions. We want people’s first encounter to be “Do I like it?” versus “Is it like another wine I’m familiar with?” It’s...
Reflections of a Stolen Year
It's been 365 mornings since my quadruple bypass surgery. The surgery itself wasn’t a surprise – that train had been coming down the tracks for almost 20 years. But, never knowing exactly when that train will arrive at the station – there is always the raw shock and...
Wine of the Month Grenache
Ah, Grenache… The raspberry, strawberry flavors of this warm wine speak of springtime on the porch, the first grill session of the season and the anticipation of summer’s pleasures. El Dorado’s warm and dry climate provide perfect conditions to make expressive...
Spring Sunday Concert Series
The Zittel Family Amphitheater of Historic Folsom is ready to kick the season of spring off with the Spring Sunday Concert Series! Pack up a delicious picnic, bring your most comfortable beach chairs, and spend some time with your loved ones at this musical event!...
Carol Burnett Meau-Faux Celebration
Carol Burnett is one of the funniest Meau-Fauxs EVER! She and her merry band of tricksters made a generation laugh out loud – not just once but weekly. The enduring characters that she created and her brand of clean comedy bordering on slapstick set the bar high...
Wine Down Wednesdays
Wine Down Wednesdays events return on April 11, 2022 and continues through May 18, 2022. In partnership with the Friends of the Roseville Public and local vintners, come taste a variety of wines each week from different varietals including the highly floral Viognier...
El Dorado County Passport Weekend
Visit Crystal Basin Cellars for a special tasting with your ticket to the El Dorado County Passport Weekend. April 22 – 24 is the time to experience the beauty of El Dorado County one sip at a time! During this fun Passport Weekend, each winery you visit will bring...
Taste of Bordeaux River Wine Cruise
We’ll be hosting our Cruise Partner – AMA Waterways – as we kick off the promotion for our Taste of Bordeaux River Wine Cruise slated for March 23rd – 30th 2023. Taste of Bordeaux River Wine Cruise Information Meeting April 9, 2022 Meet with your hosts, Mike and...
Wine of the Month – Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is an ancient grape that can be traced back to the 1100s when the Breton monks planted that grape variety in the Loire Valley of France. As vineyards were planted to the west along the Loire River towards Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc cross-bred with...
Foothill Wine Fest Awards
Crystal Basin Cellars is pleased to announce that we have been recognized by the Foothill Wine Competition with 1 Double Gold and 6 Gold medals for the 2022 competition on the 2018 vintages of the following wines. Double Gold Medal WinnerVICTORIE This mélange...
Foothill Wine Fest
The annual Foothill Wine Fest is returning on April 2, 2022. Join us at the Palladio in Folsom, CA from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for an evening of wine tasting and small bites. This large-scale tasting party features wines from over 50 wineries from the California foothills...