Michele Musgrove April 28 was a perfect spring afternoon for the Ranch House lawn to be transformed into a sophisticated yet laid-back paradise for the Wine Club of SBR wine lovers. Our Block Party style event brought together wine enthusiasts, neighbors, food, and music lovers for an unforgettable experience! Featured were carefully curated wine tasting…
Michele Musgrove Shamrocks, shenanigans, and a wee bit of Irish luck graced us all at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) on St. Patrick’s Day! We enjoyed a rare treat as tales of fine wine were shared by Joe Czesnakowicz of Dry Creek Vineyard. Our own Ranch House Chefs outdid themselves by creating delicious small plates that complemented…
Michele Musgrove If you hadn’t heard, on Oct. 20 there was a Murder at the Ranch! Gasp! Swoon! Faint! Whodunit? You will be surprised! Wine Club of SBR has done it again! There was wonderful wine and food pairings with a little murder on the menu. Who would have thought one of your friends could…
Jerri S. Wunder On Sept. 16, SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Wine Club members and their guests enjoyed a Pinot Noir tasting featuring wines from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Bill Felix from RNDC Wine Distributing presented the history of each featured vineyard and their wines. The presentation also covered the latitude, climate, and soil similarities of…
Jerri Wunder Wine Club Members have enjoyed a busy slate of recent events including tips on Unpretentious Pairings in August and an evening in September spent tasting truly outstanding Oregon Pinot Noirs. Upcoming SBR Wine Club Fun Oct. 20: The Billionaires Ball Wine Dinner and Masquerade Murder Mystery Event Wine Club members will enjoy a…
Jerri Wunder Sept. 16: Oregon Pinot Noir Tasting This one is best summarized in this scene from the iconic movie, “Sideways”: What is it about Pinot Noir? “It’s thin skinned, temperamental, ripens early. It’s not a survivor like Cabernet that can grow anywhere and thrive even when neglected. Pinot needs constant care and attention and…
Jerri Wunder Summer is such a fabulous season here at Saddlebrooke Ranch (SBR). The SBR Wine Club kicked off the season in great style with a sold-out patio mixer, “Summer Sips Chilling and Grilling,” in May. It was coordinated by Debbie Chapman and Marilyn Heasley. Next up on the Summer agenda was Movie Night on…
Jerri Wunder On May 20, members and guests attended the Wine Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch’s (SBR) sold-out mixer event, “Summer Sips”—Chilling and Grilling on the beautiful Ranch House event patio. Coordinators for the event were Debbie Chapman and Marilyn Heasley. Attendees were introduced to five new wines including a Rose, a Chardonnay, a Pinot Noir,…
Jerri Wunder Members of the Wine Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch recently enjoyed a fabulous fine wine tasting of South Australian Wines. The evening’s presentation was led by Bill Felix of RNDC and our own Edie Hugo. Both were fantastic narrators and tour guides for the evening. We all knew a little more “Aussie” by the…
Jerri Wunder The Wine Club of SBR welcomes all fans of wine! We offer a wide variety of events to members including mixers, education, tastings, and dinners. Our website, wineclubofsbr.org, is the portal for all information about the club including upcoming events and ticket purchases, news, membership directory, and event photos. Check out our 2025 events on the…