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Fall Wine Tasting

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Location

Lake Wildwood Community Center, Lake Room
19088-19092 Wildflower Drive
Penn Valley, 95946
United States
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Date & Time

Saturday, 10/18/2025
3:00pm PST - 5:00pm PST
Add to Calendar 10/18/2025 03:00:00 PM 10/18/2025 05:00:00 PM America/Los_Angeles Fall Wine Tasting Join United Way of Nevada County on October 18th from 3-5pm for an afternoon of wine tasting with Jim Allen, creator of 83 Vines. Enjoy and learn about a variety of different wines while enjoying plenty of light appetizers. All wines tasted will be available for order for the holiday season. Proceeds will support the School Pantry Program. Jim Allen and 83 Vines 83Vines was established in 2023 as an online retailer and curated wine club experience to make the Sierra Foothills wine scene more approachable and convenient. Each club release features three hand-selected wines, in a sampler-style package, with notes about the region, its winemakers and vineyards, all from founder Jim Allen’s personal investigations. Jim’s mission is to encourage discovery of the hidden gems of the Sierra Foothills, one bottle at a time. Jim Allen began as a passionate home winemaker, pursued his wine education at UC Davis, and has engaged with a number of local organizations to promote our local wine culture. His love for the local terroir led him to create his own commercial label, Allen Vineyards, with grapes sourced exclusively from the Sierra Foothills and made to reflect our signature varieties and styles. His wines are available exclusively at 83Vines.com. Wine List Preview We're so excited to share a curated selection of wines from boutique wineries in the Sierra Foothills with you! There will be a wider selection at the event, but we wanted to highlight a few here that we’ll taste and talk about. Each of these wines are in the 83Vines catalog and come from Jim's personal winery visits, conversations with winemakers, and passion for finding special wines that showcase our region. Our first selection comes from Lone Buffalo Vineyards in Placer County. This Viognier is a perfect example of the Sierra Foothills and a key grape varietal in our region. Viognier is a chameleon, and in the hands of winemaker Matt Stone it is presented here in a Rhône style: bright and fruity, with good acidity and stone-fruit flavors. It’s sold out at the winery, and 83 Vines has only two cases left—so this is special. $34 per bottle The next selection is an estate Syrah from Element 79 Vineyards (a.k.a. Gold or Au) located in the Fairplay AVA at an average elevation of 2400 feet above sea-level. This location provides a wide temperature range between warm days and cool nights, helping to create balanced acidity/tannins, full body and smooth finish for the estate’s vineyard. $42 per bottle Originating in Northern Italy, Barbera has found a true home in the Shenandoah Valley. Thriving in the rich clay-loamy soils, Barbera has adapted well to the warm summers that bring forth its best attributes: bright acidity and fruity intensity. This 2020 vintage comes from Teneral Cellars in Amador County. Owner Jill Osur is committed to building a business that intentionally reflects the industry’s largest consumer....women. She supports that mission with a commitment to donate 10% of profits to organizations that empower women and promote gender and racial equity. $39 per bottle Rafiki is the signature red blend from estate-grown Syrah and Zinfandel grapes of Mellowood Vineyards. I chose this wine as much for its savory flavors and lustrous finish as for its warm and welcoming tasting-room experience. A genuine celebration of friendship and tradition from the owner’s Kenyan heritage, Rafiki perfectly captures the warmth and richness of the Sierra Foothills and the owner’s hospitality. With notes of ripe berries, a hint of spice, and a smooth finish, Rafiki invites you to savor the essence of community and the joy of shared moments. $38 per bottle Tuesday, from my private label Allen Vineyards, is a great example of Foothills Cabernet Franc. The grapes were hand-selected from a boutique two-acre vineyard in Loomis and made to showcase bright red-fruit flavors like raspberry and cherry, with herbal and sometimes spicy notes. Cab Franc can have bell pepper notes, but this wine was crafted-from fermentation to bottling-to reduce those pyrazines and let the fruit shine. A catalog favorite. $29 per bottle Lake Wildwood Community Center, Lake Room

Price

$35

About This Event

Join United Way of Nevada County on October 18th from 3-5pm for an afternoon of wine tasting with Jim Allen, creator of 83 Vines. Enjoy and learn about a variety of different wines while enjoying plenty of light appetizers. All wines tasted will be available for order for the holiday season. Proceeds will support the School Pantry Program.

Jim Allen and 83 Vines

83Vines was established in 2023 as an online retailer and curated wine club experience to make the Sierra Foothills wine scene more approachable and convenient. Each club release features three hand-selected wines, in a sampler-style package, with notes about the region, its winemakers and vineyards, all from founder Jim Allen’s personal investigations. Jim’s mission is to encourage discovery of the hidden gems of the Sierra Foothills, one bottle at a time.

Jim Allen began as a passionate home winemaker, pursued his wine education at UC Davis, and has engaged with a number of local organizations to promote our local wine culture. His love for the local terroir led him to create his own commercial label, Allen Vineyards, with grapes sourced exclusively from the Sierra Foothills and made to reflect our signature varieties and styles. His wines are available exclusively at 83Vines.com.

Wine List Preview

We're so excited to share a curated selection of wines from boutique wineries in the Sierra Foothills with you! There will be a wider selection at the event, but we wanted to highlight a few here that we’ll taste and talk about. Each of these wines are in the 83Vines catalog and come from Jim's personal winery visits, conversations with winemakers, and passion for finding special wines that showcase our region.

Our first selection comes from Lone Buffalo Vineyards in Placer County. This Viognier is a perfect example of the Sierra Foothills and a key grape varietal in our region. Viognier is a chameleon, and in the hands of winemaker Matt Stone it is presented here in a Rhône style: bright and fruity, with good acidity and stone-fruit flavors. It’s sold out at the winery, and 83 Vines has only two cases left—so this is special. $34 per bottle

The next selection is an estate Syrah from Element 79 Vineyards (a.k.a. Gold or Au) located in the Fairplay AVA at an average elevation of 2400 feet above sea-level. This location provides a wide temperature range between warm days and cool nights, helping to create balanced acidity/tannins, full body and smooth finish for the estate’s vineyard. $42 per bottle

Originating in Northern Italy, Barbera has found a true home in the Shenandoah Valley. Thriving in the rich clay-loamy soils, Barbera has adapted well to the warm summers that bring forth its best attributes: bright acidity and fruity intensity. This 2020 vintage comes from Teneral Cellars in Amador County. Owner Jill Osur is committed to building a business that intentionally reflects the industry’s largest consumer....women. She supports that mission with a commitment to donate 10% of profits to organizations that empower women and promote gender and racial equity. $39 per bottle

Rafiki is the signature red blend from estate-grown Syrah and Zinfandel grapes of Mellowood Vineyards. I chose this wine as much for its savory flavors and lustrous finish as for its warm and welcoming tasting-room experience. A genuine celebration of friendship and tradition from the owner’s Kenyan heritage, Rafiki perfectly captures the warmth and richness of the Sierra Foothills and the owner’s hospitality. With notes of ripe berries, a hint of spice, and a smooth finish, Rafiki invites you to savor the essence of community and the joy of shared moments. $38 per bottle

Tuesday, from my private label Allen Vineyards, is a great example of Foothills Cabernet Franc. The grapes were hand-selected from a boutique two-acre vineyard in Loomis and made to showcase bright red-fruit flavors like raspberry and cherry, with herbal and sometimes spicy notes. Cab Franc can have bell pepper notes, but this wine was crafted-from fermentation to bottling-to reduce those pyrazines and let the fruit shine. A catalog favorite. $29 per bottle

About This Event

Join United Way of Nevada County on October 18th from 3-5pm for an afternoon of wine tasting with Jim Allen, creator of 83 Vines. Enjoy and learn about a variety of different wines while enjoying plenty of light appetizers. All wines tasted will be available for order for the holiday season. Proceeds will support the School Pantry Program.

Jim Allen and 83 Vines

83Vines was established in 2023 as an online retailer and curated wine club experience to make the Sierra Foothills wine scene more approachable and convenient. Each club release features three hand-selected wines, in a sampler-style package, with notes about the region, its winemakers and vineyards, all from founder Jim Allen’s personal investigations. Jim’s mission is to encourage discovery of the hidden gems of the Sierra Foothills, one bottle at a time.

Jim Allen began as a passionate home winemaker, pursued his wine education at UC Davis, and has engaged with a number of local organizations to promote our local wine culture. His love for the local terroir led him to create his own commercial label, Allen Vineyards, with grapes sourced exclusively from the Sierra Foothills and made to reflect our signature varieties and styles. His wines are available exclusively at 83Vines.com.

Wine List Preview

We're so excited to share a curated selection of wines from boutique wineries in the Sierra Foothills with you! There will be a wider selection at the event, but we wanted to highlight a few here that we’ll taste and talk about. Each of these wines are in the 83Vines catalog and come from Jim's personal winery visits, conversations with winemakers, and passion for finding special wines that showcase our region.

Our first selection comes from Lone Buffalo Vineyards in Placer County. This Viognier is a perfect example of the Sierra Foothills and a key grape varietal in our region. Viognier is a chameleon, and in the hands of winemaker Matt Stone it is presented here in a Rhône style: bright and fruity, with good acidity and stone-fruit flavors. It’s sold out at the winery, and 83 Vines has only two cases left—so this is special. $34 per bottle

The next selection is an estate Syrah from Element 79 Vineyards (a.k.a. Gold or Au) located in the Fairplay AVA at an average elevation of 2400 feet above sea-level. This location provides a wide temperature range between warm days and cool nights, helping to create balanced acidity/tannins, full body and smooth finish for the estate’s vineyard. $42 per bottle

Originating in Northern Italy, Barbera has found a true home in the Shenandoah Valley. Thriving in the rich clay-loamy soils, Barbera has adapted well to the warm summers that bring forth its best attributes: bright acidity and fruity intensity. This 2020 vintage comes from Teneral Cellars in Amador County. Owner Jill Osur is committed to building a business that intentionally reflects the industry’s largest consumer....women. She supports that mission with a commitment to donate 10% of profits to organizations that empower women and promote gender and racial equity. $39 per bottle

Rafiki is the signature red blend from estate-grown Syrah and Zinfandel grapes of Mellowood Vineyards. I chose this wine as much for its savory flavors and lustrous finish as for its warm and welcoming tasting-room experience. A genuine celebration of friendship and tradition from the owner’s Kenyan heritage, Rafiki perfectly captures the warmth and richness of the Sierra Foothills and the owner’s hospitality. With notes of ripe berries, a hint of spice, and a smooth finish, Rafiki invites you to savor the essence of community and the joy of shared moments. $38 per bottle

Tuesday, from my private label Allen Vineyards, is a great example of Foothills Cabernet Franc. The grapes were hand-selected from a boutique two-acre vineyard in Loomis and made to showcase bright red-fruit flavors like raspberry and cherry, with herbal and sometimes spicy notes. Cab Franc can have bell pepper notes, but this wine was crafted-from fermentation to bottling-to reduce those pyrazines and let the fruit shine. A catalog favorite. $29 per bottle

Getting There

Lake Wildwood Community Center, Lake Room
19088-19092 Wildflower Drive
Penn Valley, 95946
United States

Get Directions

Location

Lake Wildwood Community Center, Lake Room
19088-19092 Wildflower Drive
Penn Valley, 95946
United States
Get Directions

Date & Time

Saturday, 10/18/2025
3:00pm PST - 5:00pm PST
Add to Calendar 10/18/2025 03:00:00 PM 10/18/2025 05:00:00 PM America/Los_Angeles Fall Wine Tasting Join United Way of Nevada County on October 18th from 3-5pm for an afternoon of wine tasting with Jim Allen, creator of 83 Vines. Enjoy and learn about a variety of different wines while enjoying plenty of light appetizers. All wines tasted will be available for order for the holiday season. Proceeds will support the School Pantry Program. Jim Allen and 83 Vines 83Vines was established in 2023 as an online retailer and curated wine club experience to make the Sierra Foothills wine scene more approachable and convenient. Each club release features three hand-selected wines, in a sampler-style package, with notes about the region, its winemakers and vineyards, all from founder Jim Allen’s personal investigations. Jim’s mission is to encourage discovery of the hidden gems of the Sierra Foothills, one bottle at a time. Jim Allen began as a passionate home winemaker, pursued his wine education at UC Davis, and has engaged with a number of local organizations to promote our local wine culture. His love for the local terroir led him to create his own commercial label, Allen Vineyards, with grapes sourced exclusively from the Sierra Foothills and made to reflect our signature varieties and styles. His wines are available exclusively at 83Vines.com. Wine List Preview We're so excited to share a curated selection of wines from boutique wineries in the Sierra Foothills with you! There will be a wider selection at the event, but we wanted to highlight a few here that we’ll taste and talk about. Each of these wines are in the 83Vines catalog and come from Jim's personal winery visits, conversations with winemakers, and passion for finding special wines that showcase our region. Our first selection comes from Lone Buffalo Vineyards in Placer County. This Viognier is a perfect example of the Sierra Foothills and a key grape varietal in our region. Viognier is a chameleon, and in the hands of winemaker Matt Stone it is presented here in a Rhône style: bright and fruity, with good acidity and stone-fruit flavors. It’s sold out at the winery, and 83 Vines has only two cases left—so this is special. $34 per bottle The next selection is an estate Syrah from Element 79 Vineyards (a.k.a. Gold or Au) located in the Fairplay AVA at an average elevation of 2400 feet above sea-level. This location provides a wide temperature range between warm days and cool nights, helping to create balanced acidity/tannins, full body and smooth finish for the estate’s vineyard. $42 per bottle Originating in Northern Italy, Barbera has found a true home in the Shenandoah Valley. Thriving in the rich clay-loamy soils, Barbera has adapted well to the warm summers that bring forth its best attributes: bright acidity and fruity intensity. This 2020 vintage comes from Teneral Cellars in Amador County. Owner Jill Osur is committed to building a business that intentionally reflects the industry’s largest consumer....women. She supports that mission with a commitment to donate 10% of profits to organizations that empower women and promote gender and racial equity. $39 per bottle Rafiki is the signature red blend from estate-grown Syrah and Zinfandel grapes of Mellowood Vineyards. I chose this wine as much for its savory flavors and lustrous finish as for its warm and welcoming tasting-room experience. A genuine celebration of friendship and tradition from the owner’s Kenyan heritage, Rafiki perfectly captures the warmth and richness of the Sierra Foothills and the owner’s hospitality. With notes of ripe berries, a hint of spice, and a smooth finish, Rafiki invites you to savor the essence of community and the joy of shared moments. $38 per bottle Tuesday, from my private label Allen Vineyards, is a great example of Foothills Cabernet Franc. The grapes were hand-selected from a boutique two-acre vineyard in Loomis and made to showcase bright red-fruit flavors like raspberry and cherry, with herbal and sometimes spicy notes. Cab Franc can have bell pepper notes, but this wine was crafted-from fermentation to bottling-to reduce those pyrazines and let the fruit shine. A catalog favorite. $29 per bottle Lake Wildwood Community Center, Lake Room

Price

$35