A VISIT TO
ST. JORGE WINERY
October 5, 2023
ST. JORGE WINERY
October 5, 2023
Please join the Rossmoor Wine and Food Society on Thursday, October 5, 2023, for a visit to St. Jorge Winery in Lodi. St. Jorge (pronounced George) is a beautiful Mediterranean-styled winery featuring Portuguese varietals of wine. The wines follow Portuguese tradition with a slightly lighter color and full fruit flavor. Owned by Vern and Jenise Vierra and named from St. George, a Roman Empire soldier who has become a symbol of strength and faith for many around the world.
The tasting will include:
Lunch will be served buffet style along with a glass of Verdelho or Trincadeira
The cost for this experience is $115 for members.
There is limited space available due to transportation seating capacity.
Priority will be given to members.
Guests will be placed on the wait list and called if seats are available.
The guest fee is $125. and will not be charged until space becomes available.
Members, please send a $115 check payable to Rossmoor Wine and Food Society, along with the reservation form to
Betsy Sanders, 2772 Tice Creek Dr. #3, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 in the enclosed envelope.
If you are unable to attend after you have sent in your reservation, please contact:
Betsy Sanders 925-381-3992 or Louise Ng 925-997-3335.
Our bus will depart Gateway at 10:15am to arrive at St. Jorge Winery at 11:30am.
We will return to Rossmoor at approximately 3:30 pm.
Please make your reservations early as we expect this trip to fill quickly and
please note that all reservations must be received no later than September 21, 2023.
No refunds can be given after that date since all monies must be paid to the caterer and winery at that time.
Visit our Website : rossmoorwineandfood.weebly.com
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Please make a reservation for this event on Thursday, October 5, 2023
Member(s): __________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________________________________________
Please mail this reservation form with your $115 check made payable to Rossmoor Wine and Food Society, to
Betsy Sanders, 2772 Tice Dr. #3, Walnut Creek, CA 94595.
Sorry no refunds after September 21, 2023
Reservation Inquires call Betsy Sanders 925-381-3992 RW&FS Questions call Louise Ng 925-997-3335
The tasting will include:
- Rose, Vinho Cor De Rosa, with estate grown Tinta Roriz and Carignan grapes that provide rich strawberry flavors balanced with a honeysuckle finish
- Verdelho, a white wine with tropical character and a zesty palate of fresh pineapple, pear and apricot. Tones of lemon zest and fresh apple are inviting
- Trincadeira, a Portuguese grape variety very rarely found in the U.S.. A dry wine with tastes of fresh raspberries which changes to a final taste of blackberries with a hint of black figs and herbs
- Alvarinho, a characteristic floral and fruity profile with notes of lime tree, balm mint, honeysuckle, peach and apple well married with high acidity typical of the white wines from west Portugal
- Alicante Bouschet, a varietal most often used for blending and one of the few red flesh grapes with big bold tannins and great aging potential
- Souzao, famous for its intense color and vibrant character producing a wine with an aggressive flavor of wild black currant, licorice, spice and even leather.
Lunch will be served buffet style along with a glass of Verdelho or Trincadeira
- Roasted cherry tomato bruschetta and marinated olive tapenade on Crostini
- Alcatra, a Portuguese style beef pot roast, in keeping with the Portuguese style wines
- Herbed rice pilaf and roasted vegetables with baby red potatoes, Brussel sprouts and carrots
- Double fudge salted brownie
The cost for this experience is $115 for members.
There is limited space available due to transportation seating capacity.
Priority will be given to members.
Guests will be placed on the wait list and called if seats are available.
The guest fee is $125. and will not be charged until space becomes available.
Members, please send a $115 check payable to Rossmoor Wine and Food Society, along with the reservation form to
Betsy Sanders, 2772 Tice Creek Dr. #3, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 in the enclosed envelope.
If you are unable to attend after you have sent in your reservation, please contact:
Betsy Sanders 925-381-3992 or Louise Ng 925-997-3335.
Our bus will depart Gateway at 10:15am to arrive at St. Jorge Winery at 11:30am.
We will return to Rossmoor at approximately 3:30 pm.
Please make your reservations early as we expect this trip to fill quickly and
please note that all reservations must be received no later than September 21, 2023.
No refunds can be given after that date since all monies must be paid to the caterer and winery at that time.
Visit our Website : rossmoorwineandfood.weebly.com
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Please make a reservation for this event on Thursday, October 5, 2023
Member(s): __________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________________________________________________
Please mail this reservation form with your $115 check made payable to Rossmoor Wine and Food Society, to
Betsy Sanders, 2772 Tice Dr. #3, Walnut Creek, CA 94595.
Sorry no refunds after September 21, 2023
Reservation Inquires call Betsy Sanders 925-381-3992 RW&FS Questions call Louise Ng 925-997-3335