LOWER LAKE, CA – The women’s a cappella singing group My Divas will perform on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17, from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Hawk and Horse Vineyards.

The event will be free to attend; you are welcome to bring picnics and plan to stay awhile (the winery will be open until 5 p.m.).

The tasting room will offer a special flight for the day at $10 per flight, including the winery’s 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2006 Latigo (port-style Cabernet-based dessert wine).

“Spring is a celebratory time for us,” said proprietor Tracey Hawkins. “Our vines are waking up from their winter slumber and bud break will be upon us. Come have a picnic, listen to local music, enjoy a glass (or two) of wine and enjoy the company of friends and neighbors.”

Claudia Listman, the founder and musical director of My Divas (www.miodivas.moonfruit.com)  explained, “My Divas is a women’s singing group specializing in a cappella (without accompaniment) madrigal songs from the Renaissance period, from England, Italy and Europe. We sing three and four part harmonies, have a lot of fun, and dress in period “wench” costumes.”

My Divas is based in Lake County.

Hawk and Horse Vineyards’ tasting room features an antique Victorian bar, Western and local memorabilia, historic photos and a picnic area with horses grazing nearby ready to meet visitors.

Hawk and Horse Vineyards was founded In 1999 by Mitch Hawkins, Tracey Hawkins and David Boies.

The winery’s first release was 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon. Hawk and Horse is a family-owned and family-operated vineyard and ranch practicing biodynamic viticulture on a historic property in the Red Hills AVA of Lake County, specializing in estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Latigo (port).

Current releases are the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, which sells for $65.00, and the 2006 Latigo, a port-style Cabernet-based dessert wine, which sells for $85 (for a 750 ml bottle).

Hawk and Horse Vineyards is one of the North Coast’s most visible practitioners of biodynamic viticulture, having been Demeter-certified since 2008 and California Certified Organic (CCOF) since 2004.

Currently planted are 18 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The soils are rocky, red and volcanic, consisting of Aiken, Collayomi, and Whispering loam.  Lake County ‘diamonds,’ a soft form of quartz, which the winery uses for biodynamic preparations, are abundant.  They are a natural product from volcanic activity of nearby Mt. Konocti, a now dormant volcano.

Hawk and Horse extends over a total of 1,300 acres and straddles elevations from 1,800 to 2,200 feet. The property is home to El Roble Grande, the largest oak tree ever recorded in California. The ranch is also the home of a herd of Scottish Highland cattle, three American Saddlebred horses, five American Quarterhorses plus bees, hawks, owls, bear, wild boar, bobcats, mountain lions, squirrels and other wildlife.
 
Hawk and Horse Vineyards is in Lower Lake at 13048 Highway 29.

The tasting room is open for tasting Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at $10/person or $45/person for an extended ranch and vineyard tour including tasting.