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Spring Sunday Concert Series

by Crystal Basin | Apr 15, 2022 | Station Events

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! From 1 PM – 5 PM every Sunday from April 3rd to May 29th, enjoy the music brought to you by bands such as Granite City 909, Revolution Beat, Keep on Truckin’, and others that are ready to bring a smile to your face and an enjoyable beat to dance to through the night.

No tickets or RSVP needed! Just park over at the Historic District Free Parking Garage and get ready for a fun-filled time!

Foothill Wine Fest Awards

by Crystal Basin | Mar 13, 2022 | 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 Winner

VICTORIE

This mélange features the classic 3 Rhone varietals:

Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah– all from El Dorado County vineyards.

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Gold Medal Winners

TEMPRANILLO

Award winning Tempranillo wine from Crystal Basin Cellars is a plummy wine has depth, but is not over-extracted, making it great for dinners.

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ZINFANDEL

Classic, bright Zinfandel with layers of berry and tobacco. Full Bodied with nice, long tannins and a lingering blackberry finish. Multiple Award Winner.

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CABERNET SAUVIGNON

The tasty result is a wine more in a classic finished Napa style with oak elements that we typically don’t seek to accentuate in our Foothill Wine offerings.

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SANGIOVESE

El Dorado ‘Reserve’ Sauber Vineyard presented Sangiovese. An Italian, Foothill favorite, featuring a spicy, round mouthfeel and soft tannins.

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CAMPIONE

Campione is a Tuscan-style blend, with 80% Sangiovese, and 10% each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Fruity, smooth, and velvety.

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MALBEC

A brooding earthiness with soft tannins. Plum flavors and spice dominate a finish featuring a long and a mysterious spiciness. Perfect for steak dinner pairing.

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Foothill Wine Fest

by Crystal Basin | Mar 13, 2022 | The Road Show

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 region. General admission ticket holders will receive a commemorative tasting glass, small bites, and free parking. Pricing for general admission is $65 per person or $110 for a couple.

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New in 2022 – VIP Experience

This year you can purchase a VIP experience for the Foothill Wine Fest. This includes a ticket to the festival, dinner at the Best of Show Winemakers Dinner on March 28th at Back Bistro, as well as early entrance to the festival to allow for ample time to converse directly with the winemakers.

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Crystal Basin Cellars Awards from Foothill Wine Competition

The Foothill Wine Fest is just the afterparty. The main event took place in March 2022 at the Foothill Wine Competition where each of the wines were sampled, judged, and awards were given for the best wines. And guess what?? We won 6 Golds and 1 Double Gold, which will all be featured at the Foothill Wine Fest.

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