Tahoe Tastings

It’s that time of year again! We’ve been nominated in 6 categories in the Best of Sierra Nevada contest, including Best Tour. Visit our voting page where you can vote for us in all 6 nominated categories. You can vote once daily through June 21st.
https://www.votesierranevada.com/TahoeTastings

Raise a glass to your favorite Captains and Winetenders at Tahoe Tastings! We have always known that our crew is the cream-of-the-crop and thanks to votes from our incredible guests, Tahoe Tastings won GOLD, in not one but FOUR categories in the Best of Sierra Nevada 2023 contest! Sip, sip, hooray!

Planning a weekend escape to Lake Tahoe with a group, like a bachelorette party or a birthday celebration? Join a ticketed wine cruise or book a private charter for up to 20 of your closest pals. Private Charters can include options for catering, additional sightseeing, swimming and the option to use the infamous Giant Pink Flamingo! Contact us to lock in your group’s preferred dates today!
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Captain Shane is looking good wearing his Iron Hub Winery hat on the sunset cruise. We’re currently pouring their not-to-be-missed Chardonnay and Old Vine Zin from Amador County’s Shenandoah Valley. Have you booked your tickets to join us this summer yet?

Tahoe Tastings owner/captain Shane showing off his Iron Hub hat with Zin wine!

Looking for something fun to do in Tahoe? Step aboard the vintage Golden Rose, a 1953 Chris Craft Venetian Water Taxi, sit back, relax, and take in the beauty of the lake while sipping on exquisite wines, such as Iron Hub Chardonnay and Old Vine Zinfandel.

Bookings are open for the 2023 season - start your summer planning now so you can select the best dates for wine tasting with us during your Lake Tahoe vacation! www.tahoetastings.com/reservations

Tahoe Tastings in South Lake Tahoe offers wine tasting while sightseeing Lake Tahoe on a luxurious Chris Craft cruiser. Read more in the newest edition.
Photo: Wine and charcuterie aboard “The Golden Rose.” | Kevin Barchas


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We love to see all of your patriotism on Lake Tahoe for the 4th of July, especially when you are decked out on Golden Rose drinking wine! We wish you all a happy and safe Independence Day! See you on the water! 🇺🇸🛥🍷

This weekend we raise a glass to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice and to their families who live with that loss. We honor you, not only this Memorial Day weekend, but each and every day.

Spring is just around the corner and that means it’s time to plan a wine cruise on your favorite alpine lake with all your besties! Opening Day is April 29th, book now to secure your perfect day on Lake Tahoe.

Our virtual gift cards are the perfect gift for the Wine Lover in your life! They can be emailed directly to your recipient immediately or scheduled to arrive on a specific date. Prefer to give your gift in person? Print one out instead to include in a holiday card or stocking. They can be used anytime during our season for both public and private charters.

Visit the Reservations link on www.TahoeTastings.com to purchase your gift card today!

Last weekend we helped raise over $2200 for the employees of Sierra-at-Tahoe Education Foundation at our fundraiser at Captain’s Corner. Let’s do it again this Sunday, October 17th, from 11:00am - 8:00pm benefiting the Vikingsholm Castle Endowment for Sierra State Parks Foundation. Come show your support and let's see if we can beat last weeks number!

Stop by Captain’s Corner at the Tahoe Keys Marina for a ‘Shop and Sip’ event tomorrow: Sunday, October 10th from 11am - 8pm. Enjoy mimosas, champagne, wine and beer while you shop! There will be several raffle items (need not be present to win), Julie of Tahoe Custom Massage will be doing chair massages. All proceeds of sales go to the Employees of Sierra at Tahoe Foundation as their insurance is unable to cover all losses related to the Caldor Fire.

There is only a few weeks left in the 2021 season! Don’t miss out on views like these!

Click here http://www.tahoetastings.com/wine-tours/ to book your reservation with us on the Golden Rose or reserve your own private charter with a captain on Legend!

Thanks for cruising with us and snapping this photo 🛥

When the Caldor Fire was coming towards the Tahoe Basin the snowmaking team stepped up to help protect Heavenly, led by their Senior Manager of Snow Surfaces, Bryan Hickman, who is also one of our Captains. We’re so proud of him and his team’s hard and persistent work, we raise a glass to you all!

Meet Bryan Hickman, senior manager of snow surfaces at Heavenly.

Snow is the essence of our winter experience at Heavenly. We’re fortunate to have an incredible team of experts here on Heavenly's snowmaking team, led by Bryan. Bryan and his team also happened to play a critical role in helping to protect our resort from the Caldor Fire. This team includes John Tarmey, Ian Clark, Kyle Ferguson, Billy Clark, Joe Flores and Gabe Decker. They are a team of heroes.

When the fire entered the Lake Tahoe Basin, Bryan and the snowmaking team stepped up, positioning snowmaking guns all over the mountain to help protect the resort's boundaries from the fire’s path.

When the evacuation order came, Bryan and his team were required to evacuate as well. They complied, but felt reluctant because they knew there was more they could do. Bryan started to make calls to see how he could get his team back to help. It was all they wanted to do.

Thanks to Bryan’s persistence, and with the support of the National Forest Service and local partners, Bryan was able to get special permission for his team to return to Heavenly and help protect the mountain. Within hours they moved more than 30 snowmaking guns into wooded areas. They set up a pump house running with two compressors, three water pumps, and water suppression for numerous structures and equipment.

Bryan served as the point of contact for the snowmaking team and the boots on the ground for their efforts. He provided clear communication and updates to the Heavenly operations team and worked with various onsite partners. As a result, the team managed to turn on 70 guns total, a huge effort and equal to what the mountain typically uses to prepare for winter.

Today, tomorrow, and this winter as we take our first turns, we share our gratitude with the team that produces snow in the winter and bravely protected our cherished mountain community this summer. We are honored and grateful they are part of the Heavenly family. We thank Bryan for his extraordinary leadership, agility, and innovation. Because of you, we will enjoy many incredible days during the seasons ahead.

Partnering with .board.charcuterie sure floats our boat!

Our guests can enjoy delicious wine, custom charcuterie boards and gorgeous views! Simply add your charcuterie board to your booking and it will be delivered right to the boat in time for your cruise! Book your reservation with us by clicking here https://www.tahoetastings.com/wine-tours/

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Here’s a list of a few local businesses that are offering discounts to firefighters and other first responder personnel:

Today, we raise a glass to the brave men and women who battled the fires, protected the basin and saved our town. It’s because of them that we are able to sail again, steering you through your vacations, staycations, proposals, anniversaries, birthdays or just your midweek or weekend escape from the grind.

We’re anxious to see you all again as we reopen this Friday! Now accepting bookings through the end of October!

Click here www.tahoetastings.com/reservations to reserve your special day, whatever the occasion! Cheers! 🥂

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Are you looking for a way to donate to the victims of the Caldor Fire while thanking the nearly 5000 men and women that helped save Lake Tahoe, as well as a large portion of El Dorado and Amador Counties? We have created 15-ounce insulated mugs and 30-ounce insulated tumblers etched with the outline of Lake Tahoe with a rustic American flag and a fireman’s pick axe. Buy yours today!

https://www.tahoetastings.com/shop/

ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE EL DORADO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

EL DORADO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION:

The Caldor Fire Fund has been established to support the families impacted by this fire, and your entire donation will go to support those families. These are our friends, neighbors, and families. With your support, we can help to make a difference in the lives of those who need us now more than ever. All donations to the Caldor Fire Fund will be unrestricted.

*Locals can buy them at our retail shop, Captain’s Corner Tahoe, at the Tahoe Keys Marina. Message us for hours of operation.

With the mandatory evacuations of the region due to the Caldor Fire, bookings on Golden Rose have been cancelled and refunded through September 9th and you have been notified via email. If you have questions about a future booking please reach out to us via email or through the contact form on our website and we'll get back to you shortly.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work through this rapidly changing situation. All of our staff was able to evacuate safely and we will see you all again very soon, cheers!

And the winner for most romantic proposals goes to 👇🏼💍

Captured by on Legend! Congratulations to this beautiful couple!

Happy 4th of July from our crew to you! 🇺🇸

Those Sunday sunsets though 🙌🏼

Happy National Drink Wine Day! 🍷

What’s in your glass tonight?

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In celebration of we’re highlighting Iron Hub Winery which we pour on our wine tasting cruises! 🙌🏼

Aged in French Oak barrels for 13 months, this Chardonnay displays a hint of sweet oak and lovely aromas of pear, apricot, honey, crisp apple and vanilla. Our guests really enjoy this smooth and beautifully balanced wine!

Try it on your tasting cruise or visit Iron Hub Winery in Plymouth, California!

It’s aboat time you had a vacation 🏖

We’ve got the essential ingredients for the perfect summer getaway.

1. A boat.🛥
2. Great wine.🍷
3. Sensational view.🌲

Water you waiting for? Book your vacation at TahoeTastings.com

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