SOUTH STAGE CELLARS OCTOBER NEWS & EVENTS
THIS MONTH...
OCTOBER HOURS
Open daily Noon - 7:00 pm
     Friday, Noon - 9:00 pm
Wednesday and Saturday, Noon - 8:00 pm
Closing at 5:00 pm
OCTOBER 31
      
   
South Stage Cellar Rising Stars Competition
is open to local musicians of a variety of genres, who are interested in competing for the top prize while helping raise money for a local non-profit.
See details at the end of the newsletter.





 
                           Harvest Time!
 2014 has undoubtedly been the most challenging harvest in our 25 years of farming.  
 The very warm weather prompted the earliest harvest ever at the end of August for
 our early ripening grapes.
Our wonderful crews worked 3 weeks without a break, picking more than 40 tons each day and shipping out 3 to 4 freightliners to the many wineries that use our fruit. We can now relax a little and let the 25% of our remaining fruit enjoy the predicted perfect ripening weather.  By the end of harvest, we will have picked over 1,000 tons!! That's a lot of grapes!!  Our winemakers are telling us that the 2014 grapes are excellent, and we are all happily looking forward to a great vintage and exceptional wines.  Cheers!

 
         
            2011 Carmenere
  Earthy nose, dark red cherry-plum flavors       with slightly smoky, spicy overtones.

       Reg. Retail - $28       Oct. Special - $22

             2011 Viognier
    Stone fruit and floral hints on the nose.          Hints of apricot in a delightfully
                      crisp finish.

       Reg. retail - $22        Oct. Special - $17

 Minimum 2 bottle purchase ~ mix 'n match 
No other discounts apply ~ offer ends 10/31.

 
The final in our Rising Stars Summer Concert Series brings back finalist Cee Cee James with her raw, blues-y style. Delicious meal of Italian sausage in a red wine cream sauce over rice with vegetables, salad, and dessert, prepared by our own Chef Connie -  $12 - wine purchased separately.  

Reservations for dinner required by 6:00 pm, Thursday, October 2.  541.899.9120
No cover for music only.  Minimum one (1) drink purchase.
                            South Stage Cellars Dining Options
                               
Deliciously prepared, reasonably priced fresh meals await you, paired with wines from some of Southern Oregon's best-known wine makers, all made with our exquisite Rogue Valley Quail Run Vineyards grapes.  AND live music - all in downtown Jacksonville in our charming wine garden.       Take advantage of these beautiful evenings before we move inside by the fire.

                            $8 dinners  ~   Wine purchased separately  ~   Reservations required
                                        No cover for music  ~  One drink minimum expected

                                Wednesday Reservations Deadline:  Wednesday, 1:00 pm
                        OCTOBER MENU:  Butternut squash, sage, and homemade Italian
                                         sausage with cavatappi pasta & Caesar salad.

                                       Friday Reservations Deadline: Thursday, 1:00 pm
                                       DINNER SERVICE and MUSIC BEGINS AT 6:00 PM

                             

Two slices of quiche,  and a bed of mixed greens topped with cranberries, pecans,
feta cheese, and balsamic dressing for $6!  Bring the family, your friends, your neighbors for a delicious Sunday brunch.
Add a South Stage Cellars style Mimosa for $7, or pair with  your favorite South Stage wine.  Served noon - 3:00 pm.
 
OCTOBER MUSIC 

Wednesday  
 1, 15, 22  - Jeff Kloetzel
 8 - Dean Angermeier's All Space And Time
 29 - Allison Scull

 

Friday
   3 - Cee Cee James **
 10 - Bob Haworth
 17 - Shybo 
 24 - Dean Angermeier's All Space And Time
            
Saturday
  4 - Dan Doshier & Friends
 11 - Carla Bauer
 18 - Charles Guy & Linda Powers
 25 - Danille Kelly & Paul Turnipseed

** October 3 - Garden Dinner
See details above - Rising Stars Summer
Concert Series.
 
Here we go again . . . it's the same thing year
after year. "Should I serve red or white with my Thanksgiving meal?"  "What wine goes with turkey?" "Does wine go with pie?"
         
Well, here's some "sage" advice.  Go to South Stage Cellars on Saturday, November 8, and taste for yourself.  Sample a 5 course, bite-sized Thanksgiving dinner paired with wines that will perfectly complement your special meal.

5:00 - 7:00 pm.  $10 per person.
 
Make your reservations soon - this bird-brained idea is going to sell out quickly! 
541-899-9120.

 
       Coming Spring 2015, South Stage Cellars Rising Stars Season 4!!!

Local musicians compete for the title of South Stage Cellars Rising Star while helping raise money for a local non-profit.  Prior season winners have received prizes including: cash, recording time at a local state-of-the-are studio, gift certificates, an interview with JPR, Southern Oregon magazine, and other media exposure.

Over the past three years, this event has raised over $25,000 for local non-profits. We are pleased to announce that voting proceeds for 2015 Season 4 will benefit "LifeArt," (Live, Inspire: Freedom of Expression). LifeArt gives local teens a creative outlet for expressing
their feelings through art, and pairs them with mentors who encourage them to use this self expression to cope with stress as an alternative to substance abuse, depression, and high risk behavior.

We are anticipating another exciting musical season, and invite you to join us for this life-changing event in the Rogue Valley.

Musicians, please submit your audio or video "audition" to porscha111@gmail.com (amateur videos accepted).