The Idle Hour Lakefront Wine Bar

Local Wine Tasting
2025-05-30 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Idle Hour Wine & Bubbly Bar, 3351 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
Bella Grace – E16 – Vino Tahoe

Bella Grace:
Named for two grandmothers, our family winery has been producing award-winning wines for more than 17 years. Our wines are handcrafted, aged in our hillside wine cave, and made with sustainable practices.

E16 Winery:
Founder Robert Jones purchased Firefall’s El Dorado County estate vineyards with the dream of honoring his grandfather’s wine growing legacy. Committed to sustainable farming, the year-round nurturing of each vine culminates in hand harvested grapes that are fermented and aged with the lightest possible touch to create wines expressing a sense of place and distinction in the bottle.
Vino Tahoe:
Vino Tahoe, Pansaré Cellars and Amador Heights Wine. Three wines with one unifying philosophy. Tread lightly on this rare earth. We grow 14 varietals in our certified organic Sierra Foothills vineyard, at an altitude of 1860′ feet. The volcanic supan cobbly loam soil, and diurnal temperature shifts due to cooling foothills breezes, impart a unique terroir that results in intense, fruit-forward wines with balanced acidity

Trefethen Wine Tasting
2025-03-28 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Idle Hour Wine & Bubbly Bar, 3351 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
One of Napa Valley’s pioneering wineries, Trefethen Family Vineyards crafts distinguished estate grown wines that express the unique spirit of their land, vines, and people. The dedication of the Trefethen family is manifest in every aspect of the operation, from the soil to the table, including sustainable farming, thoughtful winemaking, and gracious hospitality. ​

Pasqua Wine Tasting
2025-02-07 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Pasqua Wines is a historic Veronese winery, owned by the Pasqua family. Founded in 1925, the winery is recognized worldwide as a producer and ambassador of prestigious Veneto wines.

Oak Farm Wine Tasting
2025-01-31 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Idle Hour Wine & Bubbly Bar, 3351 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
Oak Farm Vineyards is a family owned and operated estate winery located in Lodi California.
The property was originally home to William DeVries and his wife Cornelia Crowe, which William acquired in 1860. At the time, the area was called “Elkhorn Township”. DeVries was a wheat farmer, raised cattle, and even became Justice of the Peace. The beautiful colonial style home was built by William in 1876. The property has been largely renovated with great attention to its’ heritage. The ranch was known throughout the San Joaquin Valley as one of the most magnificent and beautiful pieces of property within the state. DeVries was an enthusiastic lover of trees, particularly of oaks, and on the home ranch, he never allowed a tree to be cut unless it was a menace. Today, many of the property’s enormous oaks still stand, along with the DeVries family burial plot.

Wine Tasting - Wines of California
2024-09-06 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Idle Hour Wine & Bubbly Bar, 3351 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
On Friday we have curated a special wine tasting event with 3 wonderful wineries.
E16 Winery – Located in Somerset CA
Founder Robert Jones purchased Firefall’s El Dorado County estate vineyards with the dream of honoring his grandfather’s wine growing legacy. Committed to sustainable farming, the year-round nurturing of each vine culminates in hand harvested grapes that are fermented and aged with the lightest possible touch to create wines expressing a sense of place and distinction in the bottle.
They have vineyards in Fair Play and the Russian River Valley. They are separated by 150 miles and 2,000 feet of elevation, but they are bonded by a commitment to honoring land and tradition with wines expressing a sense of place, longstanding partnerships with growers, and distinction in the bottle.
Starfield Winery – Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills at 2400 feet.
“At Starfield Vineyards, we believe that great wines are sourced from “Star Fields” — unique sites where fruit can develop the optimal balance of aroma, flavor, and texture. It is our philosophy and passion to make amazing wines that are in harmony with the vineyards and reflect the distinct terroir our “Star Fields”. We offer a diverse selection of Rhone varietals, Italian varietals, Sparkling Wines, Cabernets, Chardonnays, and Pinot Noirs that are sourced from our Sierra Highlands Estate and Coastal vineyards.
Baletto Vineyard – Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Balletto Vineyards, a family-owned, estate winery in Sonoma County, is proud to announce that they have officially saved more than 1 million pounds of CO2 from the environment (the equivalent of about 8,000 trees planted) since going 100% solar-powered in 2022. This milestone demonstrates that sustainability is not just a buzzword at Balletto, but a reflection of the family’s commitment to the future.”

Wines Tasting - Wines of the Sierra Foothills
2024-08-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Idle Hour Wine & Bubbly Bar, 3351 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
Join Us For This Special Wine Tasting Event
We welcome some our wonderful Sierra Foothill Wineries

Bella Grace Winery
Crystal Basin Cellars
Di Arie Winery
Hatcher Winery
School Street Winery
Starfield Winery

Dry Creek Vineyard
2022-09-14 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Idle Hour Wine & Bubbly Bar, 3351 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
Family Owned &Sustainably FarmedSince 1972
We are one of the few remaining truly private, family-owned, iconic wineries in Sonoma County, consistently producing 90+ point wines.
Learn More at Dry Creek Vineyards

Lava Cap
2022-08-31 17:00 UTC | Idle Hour Wine & Bubbly Bar, 3351 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
Lava Cap is a third-generation family farm located in Placerville high in the Sierra Nevada foothills at an elevation of 2700 feet. Our estate’s mountain-grown grapes are sourced from some of the highest vineyards in California. Our unique volcanic soils, weathered from ancient ash flows, produce wines that are intensely aromatic and luscious with deep, rich fruit erupting with flavor.
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Caymus
2022-08-24 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Idle Hour Wine & Bubbly Bar, 3351 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
Chuck Wagner and his late parents, Lorna and Charlie, started Caymus Vineyards in 1972. They were a family of farmers with roots in Napa Valley dating back to the 1850s. Today, the family’s two Cabernet Sauvignons – Caymus Napa Valley and Caymus Special Selection – are among the region’s most celebrated wines.
Chuck now works alongside two of his children, Charlie and Jenny, and the family produces diverse wines from Napa Valley, other parts of California and beyond. Continually pursuing new ideas, they feel extremely fortunate to spend their days farming grapes and making wine.
Learn more at the Wagner Family of Wines

J Lohr
2022-08-10 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Idle Hour Wine & Bubbly Bar, 3351 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
Our dedication to sustainability and the environment traces its roots to founder Jerry Lohr’s seven decades of farming experience. Today, Jerry’s vision of sustainability is embraced by a passionate second generation of the Lohr family who is dedicated to honoring and extending this important aspect of the winery’s legacy
Learn more at J Lohr Wines

Tooth & Nail
2022-08-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Boise), 2022-06-29 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Idle Hour Wine & Bubbly Bar, 3351 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
A tasting with Tooth and Nail Wines is on tap for Wednesday’s Winemaker Tasting.
Come in and taste these remarkable wines from Paso Robles. At 5:00 pm, $40. Call ahead so we can prepare your seat!
Founded by grower Rob Murray, Tooth & Nail Wine Company followed a path of true grit and determination to find success in Paso, a tough place to grow grapes and make wine. Rather than battle nature, we bottled it–fighting tooth and nail to create wines we could be proud of. Wines that embrace the elements in the pursuit of excellence. Wines for people who simply love wine.
Learn More at Tooth & Nail Wine Company

Bella Grace Wine
2022-08-03 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Idle Hour Wine & Bubbly Bar, 3351 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
Named for two grandmothers, our family winery has been producing award-winning wines for more than 12 years. Our wines are handcrafted using delicate methods—this is how we breathe life into our wines. You will taste our difference.
We grow 20 acres of grapes along the rolling hills of our Amador County vineyard. Sustainable wine growing is our expertise and passion.
Thanks to delicate methods, granite composition, and a climate of cool nights and warm days, we produce high-quality grapes for our award-winning wines.
Learn More at Bella Grace

Pasqua Wines
2022-07-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Boise) | Idle Hour Wine & Bubbly Bar, 3351 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
A tasting with Pasqua Wines is on tap for Wednesday’s Winemaker Tasting.
Come in and taste these remarkable wines. At 5:00 pm, $40. Call ahead so we can prepare your seat!
The Pasqua Family of Verona has a simple philosophy when it comes to winemaking: Put passion and quality into every bottle produced.
It also helps that Pasqua’s portfolio of seven wines highlights native grapes – Garganega, Trebbiano di Laguna, Corvina, etc. – and unique terroirs that bring special distinction to the Veneto region.
The Pasquas – father Umberto and sons Alessandro and Riccardo – live, work and breathe the region’s art, culture and history through their wines. It’s why every Pasqua wine has an interesting – and mostly romantic – story behind it.

Rusack Vineyards
2022-07-14 17:00 (America/Boise) | Idle Hour Wine & Bubbly Bar, 3351 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
A tasting with Rusack Vineyards is on tap for Wednesday’s Winemaker Tasting.
Come in and taste these remarkable wines. At 5:00 pm, $40. Call ahead so we can prepare your seat!
The Estate Vineyard at Rusack is situated on 48 acres, 21 of which were replanted in 2003 utilizing cutting-edge technology and vines selected to take advantage of Ballard Canyon’s unique terroir. These 17 acres of vines are divided into small lots so that each can be managed to produce the best grapes possible. They are planted following the contours of the land, and run 11° off of a north-south direction, allowing balanced sun exposure on both sides of the vine canopy for optimal ripening.
The grape varietals selected were limited to those best suited to the relevant microclimates. Syrah is being grown, along with smaller lots of Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Petite Sirah. In addition, one-quarter acre of Merlot and Petit Verdot are grown on classic Bordeaux trellising and spacing of meter by meter with an ultimate destination of blending into the renowned ‘Anacapa,’ a Bordeaux-style red.

Learn More at Rusak Vineyards
