On April 16,the Wine Club of SBR hosted Tim Hanni, Master of Wine and author of the book, “Why You Like the Wines You Like.” He entertained his audience with stories and anecdotes about wines leading us on a journey of self-discovery about wine and food as we explored “The Cause and Effect of Wine…
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December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Wines of the World Festival
Lorraine Smith The Sol Ballroom was packed the evening of Oct. 16 for the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Wine Club’s yearly gala. This event offered a worldly wine-tasting experience, where members indulged in the vintages of France, South Africa, Chile, Portugal, Mexico, Sicily, and Walla Walla, Wash. The festival was set against the picturesque backdrop of SaddleBrooke…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
Wine Glass Painting Class
Dale Farland Another fun SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club class was held on Oct. 11—wine glass painting! You may think this is not traditional art. Well, it isn’t. The SBR Art Club wants to bring different types of art classes to members. We have traditional art classes such as oil, acrylic, pastel, and drawing classes.…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Wine Club Enjoys a Summer Breeze Wine Tasting
The Wine Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch hosted a Summer Breeze Wine Tasting event on July 18 in the Sol Ballroom. More than 100 members and guests tasted wines from California and Europe that were perfect in the middle of the hot Arizona summer. The group enjoyed the menu, which included: * Trimbach Riesling served with gazpacho * Tenuta di…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
SBRWOW Gathering on September 21
Deb McGiboney Deb McGiboney and Susie Morrill invite fellow women wine lovers to a nonmembership dues gathering of SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine (SBRWOW). We meet on the third Thursday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Ranch House Grill Sol Ballroom. There is a $1 cash-only admission fee. Our next SBRWOW event is Thursday, Sept. 21, from 3 to 5…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
SBRWOW Gathering June 15
Deb McGiboney and Susie Morrill invite fellow women wine lovers to our next gathering of SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine (SBRWOW). This is a non-dues club. There is a $1 cash only admission fee that the Ranch House Grill charges for our setup fee. We meet the third Thursday of each month from 3 to 5…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
Wine Club Members Party Like a ‘20s Tycoon
On March 21 the Sol Ballroom was packed with members of the Wine Club partying like a ‘20s tycoon for a celebration of the Roaring ‘20s. Members enjoyed specially selected wines to enjoy with their delicious four-course dinner. At the beginning of the event two Prohibition era cocktails were available. Members enjoyed either a “Bee’s…
Clubs & Classes, March 2023
Women of Wine March Gathering
Deb McGiboney SaddleBrooke Ranch Women of Wine (SBRWOW) meet the third Thursday of every month, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Ranch House Grill, Sol Ballroom. Our next SBRWOW event is Thursday, March 16. There is a $1 (cash only) admission fee. At this event, we will be hosting WOW member and Arbonne Independent Consultant…
Clubs & Classes, December 2022
Members Enjoyed ‘Wines Around the World’ Festival
Lorraine Smith More than 150 members participated in the Wine Club’s best event of the year! This festival was held in the Sol Ballroom on Oct. 24. Our members explored seven wine regions and food pairings that exquisitely complimented each of the wines. They traveled around the world with a “passport” where they received a…