Oakland winemaker connects to history
Blog entry by Friends of Peralt....
Last updated at Sat, 3 Dec at 8:31am.

Martha Rueca-Gustafsson, owner of Roland Rosario Cellars, will be pouring a selection of her wine at a benefit for Friends of Peralta Hacienda Historical Park. This is your chance to taste a uniquely Oakland story.

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Masked Hero Zorro Returns to Peralta Hacienda
Blog entry by Friends of Peralt....
Last updated at Thu, 10 Nov at 12:47pm.

Zorro, Mexican California’s original champion for the 99%, returns to Oakland December 1, 6-9pm for a reprise of “Zorro by Night,” Peralta Hacienda’s popular gala fundraiser.

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Would you like to meet the Governor?

Blog entry by Friends of Peralt....
Last updated at Thu, 5 May at 9:40am.

California's Black, Native American, & Mexican Governor is coming to Peralta Hacienda. Pio Pico was governor of Mexican CA before the US takeover in 1848. Carlos Salomon will introduce visitors to Pico through a fun, engaging presentation. Wine and tamales following the talk!

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Thursday: Zorro By Night! The myth, the music, the movies
Blog entry by Friends of Peralt....
Last updated at Wed, 1 Dec at 8:39am.

The archetype of the righteous outlaw has a universal appeal. Nowhere probably identifies better with this idea than the proudly individualistic Bay Area, and no character represents it better than the legendary Zorro.

 

On Dec. 2, Peralta Hacienda will be transformed into the California of Zorro's day, celebrating Friends of Peralta Hacienda Historical Park’s 25th anniversary.

 

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Oakland Wine Scene: The Urban Wine Xperience
Article by Amy Gahran.
Last updated at Tue, 10 Aug at 7:23am.

If you're into buying local food, why not pair it with local wine? The East Bay has a burgeoning winemaking scene.

On July 31, dozens of winemakers and restauranteurs from Oakland, Alameda, and Berkeley joined hundreds of wine lovers from both sides of the Bay for the fifth annual Urban Wine Xperience. This event filled the former Barnes & Noble location at Jack London Square with good music, food, wine, and fun.

Here are some highlights from the day -- including photos, videos, and a bit about what makes East Bay wines special...

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Wine-Soaked Fridays: Monthly Hangout at East Oakland Winery
Article by Amy Gahran.
Last updated at Thu, 1 Jul at 7:16am.

Last Friday evening, it took a little bit of effort to navigate to Irish Monkey Cellars -- but I'm glad I went. The third Friday of every month, this small Oakland winery hosts "Wine Soaked Fridays" -- a casual event featuring locally produced wine and local musicians.

"It's basically just a chance to share the common enjoyment of hanging out," says owner/winemaker Bob Lynch. "People meet friends here."

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