After years of successful events - read below for testimonials from our many participating wineries, restaurants and merchants!
Winery Testimonials
“The Wine Walk & Shop event, for us, has been a unique and fun way to showcase our wines-we have participated in all but one of the events since the beginning. Attendees are a mix of locals and tourists so you reach a diverse audience in a few short hours. The food is fabulous and the stores are easy to work with in setting up our stations. We do a lot of wine tastings and because the planners have thought 'outside of the box' this is one of those you should add to your list.”
Julie St John, Pedroncelli Winery, Geyserville, CA
“Balletto Vineyards is a small family owned winery located 200 miles from Truckee yet we look forward to this event every year. The local response and support is amazing. The event itself is well organized and executed. The guests are interested in learning about different wine labels and varietals and its all for a good cause. We wouldn’t miss it!”
Helen Sharrocks, Balletto Vineyards, Santa Rosa, CA
“The Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop is the only event that I personally do during harvest and crush. It is a great kick off to the fall buying season and I have found that consumers will make it to our tasting room months after the event on that perfect winter travel day. It's a great mix of visitors and Truckee/north shore area residents.”
Dave Pratt, dkcellars, Fair Play, CA
“What better way to introduce Foothills wines than in the beautiful backdrop of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada fall! The food is delicious, the shop owners friendly and welcoming as people stroll the streets. But the best part is talking to all the tasters from far and wide - Lone Buffalo Vineyards loves being a part of this great event!
Jocelyn Maddux, Lone Buffalo Vineyards, Auburn, CA
“Just a quick note to thank you for including us in the festivities. We got exposed to a new bunch of folks and the attendees at the event were interested and savvy wine drinkers. Please include us in next year’s Wine, Walk and Shop.”
Lynn Wilson, Pilot Peak Winery, Penn Valley, CA
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Restaurant Testimonials
“At Dragonfly Restaurant and Sushi Bar, I do many different events throughout the year. There is no other event I look more forward to than the Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop! To participate in an event, the event has to either support a cause I am passionate about, build community, or develop business for Dragonfly. The Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop fulfills every one of these needs! Each year Switchback PR picks a worthy cause to donate part of the proceeds. At the event, you see both locals and tourists supporting the event. Finally, we get the opportunity to establish new relationships with customers, while pleasing our old reliable customers. It also brings us a busy weekend during a slower time of the year! Switchback PR knows how to put on a well organized, community oriented party!”
Billy McCullough, Dragonfly Restaurant and Sushi Bar, Truckee, CA
“The Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop event gives us a great way to showcase what we love to do, pair food with wine. This is one event that we never pass up because it gives us a chance to work with wine makers and the Truckee community. What better way to meet and greet people than with eating, drinking and shopping.”
Giancarlo Pellegrino, Moody’s Bistro and Lounge, Truckee, CA
“The Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop has been a fantastic way for us to showcase some of our more unique menu items to new customers. The event is always fun and creates a great atmosphere in the restaurant with all the enthusiastic diners, most of whom return to try other things in the future. It's a great event for our business and a fun activity in downtown Truckee! Thanks for letting us be a part of it! ”
Tom Farina, Burger Me, Truckee, CA
“We have participated for the past two years in the Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop. It is a great event that provides good exposure for a catering company, and more importantly, helps support our community and a different non-profit organization every year. We love that this event is not only about having a good time, but also helping out those in need.”
Mike Tebbutt, Twin Peaks Catering, Kings Beach, CA
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Merchant Testimonials
“We have participated in the Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop every year and it is always a
great event. It brings a ton of people into the shop, new faces as well as Walk and Shop "regulars" who have been coming for years. We always look forward to the bump in business this event brings to kick off the slower Fall season. Cheers to another great year!”
Christa & Dean, The Pour House, Truckee, CA
“The Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop is the best ever event for drawing business to the downtown. It brings affluent customers who shop in our stores and dine and drink in our restaurants and bars. Of all the events throughout the year it is the only one that generates significant revenue for our business. I highly recommend supporting this event.”
Stefanie, Olivieri/Cabona’s/Jackass Ridge Ranch, Truckee, CA
“Wine Walk & Shop was a great event for us! Being slightly off the downtown foot-traffic path, we sometimes get missed during these events. The organization of the event brought new faces to our showroom who may not have found us otherwise. Plus, the food and wine served at our location was great, and they made it easy for set up and staffing! ”
Betty Scott, Home Concepts, Truckee, CA
“As the owner and broker of Intero Real Estate Services (formerly Truckee River Homes), I have been a participant in the Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop since inception. I love how it brings locals and tourists alike to the downtown area. I have personally enjoyed great wine, food and, of course, shopping during the event each year. I also think the timing of the event is perfect for our community.”
Anita Noble, Intero Real Estate Services, Truckee, CA