Autumn in Idyllwild is a treat for the senses. It’s a time of transition and celebration, when the mountain air takes on a pine-scented crispness and the leaves on hardwood trees erupt into a rust-colored backdrop.
It’s also a time when art lovers and wine connoisseurs gather in the mile-high village for the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s 14th Annual Art Walk and Wine Tasting.
The event is one of Idyllwild’s most celebrated events of the year. Festivities include special art exhibits, live music, mouth-watering treats and wine, including old favorites and new releases from more than two dozen California wineries.
Visual artists will be on hand to demonstrate various techniques and both professionals and students of dance and music will perform at galleries along the route. Idyllwild’s Middle Ridge Winery is sponsoring the event.
The 2011 Art Walk and Wine Tasting takes place from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. A commemorative wineglass will be your ticket to taste the finest offerings from California wineries including:
- Middle Ridge Winery
- Miramonte Winery
- Monte De Oro Winery
- Shadow Mountain Winery
- Sunshine Mountain Winery
- Stuart Cellars Winery
- Hart Family Winery
- South Coast Winery
- Young’s Market
- Wiens Family Cellars
- Orfila Winery
- PMDL Co
- La Serenissima Winery
- Couger Vineyards and Winery
- Danza del Sol Winery
- Frangipani Estate Winery
- Gershon Bachus Vintners
- Keyways Vineyard and Winery
- Leonesse Cellars
- Masia de Yabar Winery
- Oak Mountain Winery
- Robert Renzoni Vineyards
- Baily Vineyard and Winery
- De Portola Wine Trail
- Megawine Inc.
Your wineglass purchase contributes to arts education in the Idyllwild community. Wineglass tickets are $25 each, with discounted rates for parties of eight or more.
Reserve your wineglass through the Town Crier website or purchase them on the day of the event at Idyllwild Realty (54274 North Circle Drive).
