CASA DUMETZ WINES


Casa Dumetz Wines
388 Bell St.
Los Alamos, CA 93440

We take wine ...SERIOUSLY in little L.A.:)
Introducing the hottest new tasting room
with the biggest personalities on the Central Coast.

WE ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PRIVATE EVENTS, GROUP GATHERINGS, AND GOOD FUN!





Friday, December 28, 2012

***Tonight at Babi's!***

CASA DUMETZ WINES PRESENTS:

WORDS TO LIVE BY SPEAKER SERIES


The GREATEST story

ever told!

 
 
With Very Rev. Fr. John Finley, of the St. Athanasius Orthodox Church in Goleta. 
 

This Friday, December 28th at 6:00 pm at Babi's Tasting Room in Historic Los Alamos, 448 Bell Street, Suite B
Celebrate.
Love.
Happiness.
Community.
Faith.
 

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 Please join us this Friday at Babi's Tasting Room at 6:00 pm when the Very Rev. Father John Finley of the St. Athanasius Orthodox Church in Goleta, Calif.will share with us insights into the Greatest Story Every Told. 
 
About the Very Rev. Father John Finley:

Very Reverend Father John Finley was born in McAlester, Oklahoma and moved to Goleta in 1977. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Oklahoma Baptist University; an S.T.M. from St. Athanasius Academy of Orthodox Theology; and a Master of Arts in musicology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Fr. John is attached to the altar of St. Athanasius Orthodox Church. Ordained to the priesthood in 1997, and elevated to the rank of archpriest in 2004, he has been an active field staff member of the Department of Missions and Evangelism for the Antiochian Archdiocese of North America since 1996, establishing seven churches in four states and Canada. His career includes music performance, conducting, and composition; piano tuning; academic lecturing, teaching, and administration; published writings; and parish leadership.
Fr. John is married to Khouria Jan Finley, and is the father of three grown children and is the proud grandfather of two. His hobbies include fishing, golf, and cooking.

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This event is free.

Join us at 6:00 pm. Or come early!

Casa Dumetz Wines will be available for purchase by the glass, for a tasting or a bottle to share with friends. 

LOCATION:

CASA DUMETZ WINES at BABI'S TASTING ROOM
448 BELL STREET, SUITE B, LOS ALAMOS CA 93440
(805)344-1900


THE CENTER OF THE LOS ALAMOS URBAN WINE TRAIL

Come one, come all, bring your friends and family! 
And don't forget the fabulous places to visit before or after your trip to Babi's Tasting Room 


Quackenbush Cafe and Art Brut Gallery - 8 am - 4 pm for breakfast and lunch.
C Gallery - 11 am - 5 pm for wonderful artwork.
Gentlemen Farmer - 11-5 for fabulous antiques.
Bell Street Farms - 10 am - 6 pm for yummy meals all day.
Bedford Winery - 11 am - 5 pm for delicious wines.
Full of Life Flatbread - 5 pm - 10 pm for excellent wood-fired pizzas.
T
he Union Hotel - open for dinner with a great cocktail bar.
Charlie's - 8 am - 8 pm for a feast of burgers, burritos and more.



UPCOMING EVENTS:


WE ARE OPEN NEW YEAR's EVE! 


FRIDAY January 11th - Songwriting and singing workshop with the pros!  Turn your lyrics into music!

FRIDAY January 18th - The Fascinating world of Falconry



For more information, to suggest a speaker or to become a speaker, please connect with me, Sonja, atsmee@casadumetzwines.com 

www.casadumetzwines.com

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

A Merry Vaquera Christmas

Merry Christmas Casa Dumetz Family & Friends!
  
    My heart is full this morning as I sip my Christmas coffee while revisiting some of my favorite holiday moments this season. I feel so truly blessed to be a part of the Casa Dumetz crew, and would define my first Little L.A. Christmas as nothing less then magical. 
    
   Thank You to Theo Stephan from Global Gardens who kicked off our Christmas weekend with a palate adventure during our Friday night speaker session. Her passion for life is incredible. Theo seem to have mesmerized the crowd with a few of her award winning olive oils & recipies. 

Baklava Olive Oil Anyone?! :)

Global Gardens (Los Olivos, Ca)
     
         Sonja and myself were visited by so many beautiful new and familiar faces this weekend, and were pleased to help many find that perfect gift for a loved one. A special thank you to all of you who shared your family recipes, stories, and holiday cheer at our darling tasting room this season. We were thrilled to supply favorites with sensational vino for their memorable celebrations! 


 I hope that all of you have a very Merry Christmas, for we are all blessed:)


Live..Laugh..Love,
C.Leigh xo
(Little L.A.'s Vino Vaquera)


ENJOY THESE WEEKEND MOMENTS........!








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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Join Us This Friday @ Babi's!

CASA DUMETZ WINES PRESENTS:

WORDS TO LIVE BY SPEAKER SERIES


The Substance of Life!

Love,Health and

Happiness

through Olive Oil!

 
 
With Theo Stephen, Olive Oil Master Extraordinaire of Global Gardens fame and author of "Olive Oil and Vinegar for Life."
 

This Friday, December 21st at 6:00 pm at Babi's Tasting Room in Historic Los Alamos, 448 Bell Street, Suite B
manzanilla
koroneiki
arbequina
extra virgin
cold pressed
frantoio

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 Please join us this Friday at Babi's Tasting Room at 6:00 pm when olive oil expert, farmer and author, Theo Stephen of GLOBAL GARDENS in Los Olivos, Calif.will give us all the information we need to truly understand the world of olive oil.  Her recent book, Olive Oil and Vinegar for Life - Delicious Recipes for Healthy Caliterranean Living, details exclusive recipes and tips for using the locally grown and produced olive oils that Theo farms herself.  From olive to bottle to your plate!  Her first olive tree plantings are in Los Alamos - let's talk terroir!
 
ABOUT THEO from a LOS ANGELES TIMES EXCERPT:

The founder of the Global Gardens line of olive oils and specialty food products, Stephan makes about 2,000 gallons of olive oil a year. Needless to say, there are bottles of it everywhere in her home. She has no shortage of recipes that will allow the flavors of the olive oil to shine through — scrambled eggs, a brushing of olive oil to brown a grilled cheese sandwich or sauteeing vegetables for a lasagna.

But bringing olive oil out of the realm of the savory into the sweet is perhaps the most unexpected way Stephan knows how to showcase the literal fruits of her labor.

And they're exactly what you'd expect from a woman who has spent a lifetime dodging convention — and has finally found her sweet spot.

"It always stops people in their tracks," Stephan said. "They say, 'Olive oil? For dessert? Really?' And I say, 'Just try it.'"

Stephan, 50, was partner in a Dayton, Ohio-based graphic design firm buoyed by Southern California film-and-tourism accounts when she arrived in L.A. in 1996 to open a West Coast office. She rented a convertible and took a meandering drive up the coast to explore and celebrate. Fixated by her first glimpse of the Pacific Ocean off Santa Barbara, she lost track of her gas tank as she ventured farther into wine country. She ran out of fuel just as she was pulling into a gas station in Los Olivos, and she says the convertible had to be pushed to the pump.

"The whole time I was driving I was, like, 'Oh, my God, look at this place.' I was just tingling," Stephan said. Gassed up and back on the road, she noticed an ornamental olive tree. "I don't know how to explain it. I just had this glimmer, and it was like I knew I was going to put olive trees in the ground here."

That was 2,047 olive trees ago.

"It took forever. Man, did it take forever. But it's the culmination of the lifestyle I always wanted…. I can honestly say I've never been happier. I feel like I'm supposed to be doing this."



Don't miss this one! Bring Questions! Holiday gift ideas! Recipes to wow your family and friends!

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This event is free.

Join us at 6:00 pm. Or come early!

Casa Dumetz Wines will be available for purchase by the glass, for a tasting or a bottle to share with friends. 

LOCATION:

CASA DUMETZ WINES at BABI'S TASTING ROOM
448 BELL STREET, SUITE B, LOS ALAMOS CA 93440
(805)344-1900


THE CENTER OF THE LOS ALAMOS URBAN WINE TRAIL

Come one, come all, bring your friends and family! 
And don't forget the fabulous places to visit before or after your trip to Babi's Tasting Room 


Quackenbush Cafe and Art Brut Gallery - 8 am - 4 pm for breakfast and lunch.
C Gallery - 11 am - 5 pm for wonderful artwork.
Gentlemen Farmer - 11-5 for fabulous antiques.
Bell Street Farms - 10 am - 6 pm for yummy meals all day.
Bedford Winery - 11 am - 5 pm for delicious wines.
Full of Life Flatbread - 5 pm - 10 pm for excellent wood-fired pizzas.
T
he Union Hotel - open for dinner with a great cocktail bar.
Charlie's - 8 am - 8 pm for a feast of burgers, burritos and more.



UPCOMING EVENTS:

FRIDAY Dec. 28th - Fr. John Finley discusses Christianity and its most important person.

WE ARE OPEN NEW YEAR's EVE!  


For more information, to suggest a speaker or to become a speaker, please connect with me, Sonja, at smee@casadumetzwines.com 

www.casadumetzwines.com

Monday, December 17, 2012

A Fashion Inspired Weekend

Hello Everyone-
    I am happy to report that we had a fabulous and fashion inspired weekend here in Little L.A., as vino lovers and fashionistas gathered at Babi's to show off their winter wardrobe and to get the dish on the latest styles for 2013. 
      As always. we started the weekend off at Babi's Tasting Room with a truly memorable speaker session . Susan Ashbrook, veteran fashion publicist and author, guided our vino crowd through a day in the life of a celebrity stylist. Susan's shared valuable product placement secrets as she dished about some of her most memorable clients and favorite red carpet accessories

Million dollar stilettos........... need a say more?! Thank you Susan for priceless styling tips:) 



                                  
Will Work For Shoes: The Business Behind Red Carpert Product Placement


 A big thank you to everyone who came to enjoy this  beautiful weekend and shared their fashion tips with the Casa Dumetz ladies. Even our little visitors seemed to have incredible style:). Your smiling faces made our weekend and we hope you all thoroughly enjoyed are savory vino!

Until next time dear friends......

Live, Laugh, Will Work for Vino & Shoes,
xo C.Leigh
(Little L.A.'s Vino Vaquera)

Strike A Pose! Enjoy the weekend moments......






P.S. Casa Dumetz is the perfect place to purchase that perfect meaningful holiday gift for any loved one! Hurry, we can't wait to see you! xo *While Supplies Last*








Monday, December 10, 2012

Holiday Stroll Weekend In Little L.A.

Hello Casa Dumetz Fans/ Friends-

  Magic was in the crisp cold air this weekend as folks gathered from near and far to share some holiday cheer in our darling little town. 
  On Friday, Babi's Tasting Room kicked off the winter weekend with a festive and scented speaker session.  The evening was hosted by the lovely Sarah Horowitz, a master perfumer  and incredible scent stylist! Sarah offered an a beautiful sent palate to the Babi's crowd and shared her passion for helping individuals create their custom perfume and essential oils.  
  Little L.A.'s very own Connie Rhodes, owner/ personality of The C Gallery, introduced our host  by sharing her very own personal fragrance journey with Sarah. Connie's personal fragrance ,Warm Bread & Cello, is a classic and comforting scent that can currently be purchased at both The C Gallery and Babi's

Thank You Sarah and Connie for your amazing energy and sharing your passions with us!

                                                                                          By: Connie Rhodes




   Saturday, Los Alamos cranked up the Christmas spirit with the town annual "Holiday Stroll." The streets of Little L.A. were lined with delicate luminaries while local businesses hosted & served lively vistors with delectable holiday morsels & spirits. 

* Festive decorations/music 
*Amazing Casa Dumetz vino 
*Carolers
*Happy holiday strollers & new faces 
*Babi's cookie decorating station
*A ridiculous amount of holiday cheer

All of which was complete with a special visit from the Alamo Santa......

Yes folks, this is how we stroll...........in Little L.A.  :)

  As always, thank you to all of our visitors for making this such a special and memorable weekend for the Casa Dumetz crew. Also, a very special thank you to the amazing Julie Winer for all of our delicious weekend holiday treats...you are too good to us. :)

Until Next Time My Friends....

Live, Laugh, Love,

C.Leigh xo
(Little L.A.'s Vino Vaquera)

P.S. Speaking of holiday treats, stop by Babi's Tasting Room this month and pick up one of our many fantastic stocking stuffers for your loved one this season!

Babi's Spoon Sweets
-made with love-

 Cozy Winter Accessories/ Local Handcrafted Couture
-made with love-










Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Babi's Anniversary Weekend!

Hello Everyone-
 It's hard to find the right words to describe how memorable this weekend was for Casa Dumetz Wines, as Babi's Tasting Room celebrated it's one year anniversary with memorable visitors and fantastic holiday cheer. 
   
Vaquera Weekend Recap:

Friday Evening: Speaker Session with our very own Sonja Magdevski and Aussie/ Winemaker extraordinaire Jason Barrette. Together they hosted an educational wine down and post harvest breakdown!


It is official, 2012 fruit is incredible! Thank you for sharing your vino wisdom and delicious new works of art!



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Saturday: Babi's Tasting Room One Year Anniversary/ Holiday Bash
Casa Dumetz fans traveled from near and far to help our superstar winemaker and myself celebrate one year of laughter, love, and vino memories in little L.A. Sonja has brought a beautiful energy and light to our little country town. Not only does she have a fantastic passion for winemaking, but truly has a remarkable and contagious passion for life as well. 
A Few Words From Sonja Magdevski:

                                                              Little L.A. -loves- you too!


A special thank you to Bitter Sweet, the dynamic acoustic duo who entertained our amazing crowd with their breathtaking musical styling.... welcome to the family Jesse and Chelsea. :) You two are incredible talents, cheers to your futures!




To those of you who shared your stories and special moments with Casa Dumetz this weekend....
YOU ROCK!! They will all truly be cherished and your love and support is much appreciated.

Happy Holidays To All Beautiful Spirits & Thank You For A Fantastic Celebration!

Live....Laugh.....I Love Los Alamos........:)
C.Leigh xo                      
(Little L.A.'s Vino Vaquera)

Enjoy these special weekend moments:)...........