Can Pizza Help You Build a Better Business?

 

Pizza From Regale's Wood Fire Oven

You can hear the moans from every corner of the office; “I have so much work to do and boss has us going offsite for some useless team building thing today.” The eyes roll, the sighs echo and the employees shuffle off with less than enthusiastic attitudes to whatever awaits them at the dreaded “off site.”

 As a manager it is always a difficult task to find something that will connect a group that has the personality of gregarious salespeople mixed with a withdrawn group of engineers. But the importance of building a team attitude within a business has been proven as a necessity for success. So what to do?

 Enter Pizza. That’s correct, PIZZA. At Regale we have discovered the ultimate team builder is Wood-Fired Pizza Making Competition!

 It takes, creativity, ingenuity, planning and most of all, teamwork to rise to the challenge of cooking the ultimate pizza. And the bragging rights are coveted. Best of all, you get to eat your projects in an amazing outdoor setting complimented with some of the best wine in the area!

 Teams are assembled and set at stations with a variety of proteins, produce, cheeses and sauces to construct what they believe to be the best pizza. A panel of judges will determine the winner and each member of the winning team receives a Pizza Gypsy T-Shirt.

 The staff at Regale Winery and Vineyards admit this is one of the most popular team-building add-ons it has to its corporate event packages. “The participants really enjoy the challenge. When you couple that with the aromas, taste, unique setting and relaxed atmosphere, people really lighten up and have fun with it.”

 Well, everyone does love pizza. And, with Regale’s flair for making an event special, it’s no wonder that pizza can be a company’s best friend! 

Looking Back, Seeing Ahead…

As I look back on 2011, I couldn’t be more pleased with the phenomenal growth that the winery has experienced. I wanted to build the business organically through word-of-mouth referrals and given our 400% growth for the year, this plan is clearly working!
For 2012 we have only one New Year’s Resolution: to continue the growth of our spirited wine club community as we embark on the establishment of our private membership-only winery estate, or should I say, Country Club. Once we reach membership capacity, we will close the membership and start a waiting list for potential future members. The goal is to make weekend wine tasting, picnicking and private winery events available exclusively to our members. Bring your family, guests or even business associates to the winery for the ultimate wine country experience!

Help us build the Regale family. We encourage members to bring like-minded friends up to the winery to show them what we are all about. For the first half of 2012, the member who refers the most new members will receive a private wood fired pizza party next summer for themselves and 25 guests! All on us, including wine! For the second half of the year, the winning member will receive a private wintertime party at Regale with the entire winery to yourselves!!!

Below please find our 2012 schedule of private, members-only events. New for this year is the April Tax Relief Event, our May Culinary Class, Summer Luau, Valentine Celebration and Father’s Day BBQ. In addition, we will have our traditional Harvest Celebration, Oysters and Sparkling Wine, Paella Fiesta and Winter Holiday Party. For all of these parties, we will close the winery to the public for the day. Most of these events are FREE and a few have minimal charges.

I look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

Cheers!
- Larry

Members-Only Events for 2012

Valentine Celebration • February 12
Join us for complimentary wine tasting, sweet and savory appetizers, chocolate tasting, and live music. Special wine discounts available that day only! This special event is for members and their guests only (four tickets are allowed each member.) Due to the popuparity of our events, we have two parties that day to choose from; 11am to 2pm or 3pm to 6pm. Attendance is limited, so we are “selling” tickets on line. THERE IS NO CHARGE for the event at all, but in order to attend you must “purchase” tickets online. To purchase your tickets go to www.regalewine.com.

Tax Relief Day! • April 15
Complimentary wine tasting,light appetizers, live music.

Culinary Class • May 20
First annual spring cooking class, dinner paired with Regale wines.

Father’s Day BBQ • June 17
Complimentary wine tasting, delicious BBQ, live music.

Summer Luau • July 22
Complimentary wine tasting, live music, Luau style BBQ, The “Rubber Chicken” Olympic Games.

Second Annual Oyster and Sparkling Event • August 19
Oysters and Sparkling Wine with music… need we say more!

Second Annual Paella Fiesta! • September 23
An annual tradition not to be missed!

Harvest Celebration • October 21
Complimentary wine tasting, soups and harvest dishes, live music.

Club Holiday Party • December 2
Complimentary wine tasting, live music, special holiday appetizers.

Best Team-Building Games For Adults

"Everybody yell 'Team-Building Games For Adults' on the count of three!"

Sometimes team-building games for adults are all that’s needed to break the ice amongst employees that are new to one another. These activities can also bring preexisting groups closer together to form a bond that continues back at the workplace.

If your company resides in the Bay Area, Regale Winery is just a quick and easy drive on Highway 17. The drive down Summit Road isn’t windy and provides lush scenery before you arrive at our gates. Once inside, it’s time to let the fun begin.

Bay Area Winery Venues For Private Parties

Thinking about venues for private parties? Let the Santa Cruz Mountains be your host.

Are you currently searching for Bay Area venues for private parties and special events? If so then you might be reading up on locations in San Francisco and further north in Wine Country.

What you’re going to learn today, however, is that winery venues for private parties are located closer than you might think. Regale Winery sits inside the gorgeous Santa Cruz Mountains, and yet it’s only a 10-minute drive from downtown Los Gatos that doesn’t feature windy roads in order to get there. It’s the perfect location for your next big event, including wedding ceremonies, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate parties, and more.

Best Things To Do In The Bay Area

What's one of the best things to do in the Bay Area? How about enjoying Barbara Higbie!

One of the best things to do in the Bay Area is wine tasting. The aroma of wines and lush landscapes provide the perfect atmosphere for an enjoyable outing. Did you know, however, that you don’t have to trek all the way to Wine Country to enjoy such an experience? You don’t have to battle the traffic and crowds either. A location providing you with one of the best things to do in the Bay Area is right in your backyard in Los Gatos.

What Is Bocce Ball?

What is bocce ball you ask? Regale Winery has you covered.

What is bocce ball exactly? Is it bowling without pins? Are the rules similar to other outdoor games, such as shuffleboard and croquet? Everyone playing it always seems to be having such a great time. But what is bocce ball?

Bocce ball is a highly entertaining game that’s played by enthusiasts of all ages. Here at Regale Winery, we have a flat, beautifully raked playing surface compose of tightly packed dirt. Our regulation court is approximately 76 feet long by 10 feet wide. Here’s how our patrons play the game while enjoying the mountainside views and our pristine wines.

Outdoor Wood Pizza Oven and Wines

Outdoor wood pizza oven creations and wine are a match made in heaven

There’s nothing quite as enjoyable as sinking your teeth into a warm, doughy, meat-and-vegetable topped piece of pizza. Combine this sensational, mouth-watering morsel with distinctive wines you can’t find anywhere else in the Bay Area and you’ve pretty much died and gone to heaven.

Thankfully you don’t have to visit the afterlife to enjoy a slice fresh out of an outdoor wood pizza oven. Regale Winery not only has pizzas to make any full-blooded Italian smile with satisfaction, but also we possess the wines and the location to make your next event a special one.

Bay Area Ideas For A Picnic

When it comes to ideas for a picnic, Regale Winery has you covered

One of the many benefits of living in the Bay Area are all the fabulous locations for picnicking. Ideas for a picnic location range from beaches to forest to parks and all points in between.

 Did you know, however, that one of the best ideas for a picnic venue is nestled inside the Santa Cruz Mountains near Summit Road?

Regale Winery, just a quick drive up Highway 17, will enable you and your friends to enjoy a garden setting loaded with amenities. 

Picnics don’t get much better than this.

Regale Winery: The Best Wine Vineyards, California Style

Regale Winery is one of the best wine vineyards California has to offer

When you’re seeking the best wine vineyards, California-based destinations can be quite overwhelming. This is especially true if you live in the Bay Area. If you live in San Jose or Los Gatos, you may not want to drive all the way to Sonoma or Napa.

But did you know that within the Santa Cruz Mountains – only 10 minutes away from downtown Los Gatos – is a visually breathtaking coastal winery located off of Summit Road?

The Best Bay Area Venue For Bocce Ball

Make Regale Winery your destination for your next bocce ball outing

Are you currently looking for the perfect location for your next Bay Area bocce ball outing? Are you excited to sip the finest wines, sink your teeth into our deli selections, and enjoy a friendly game while surrounded by scenery right out of a postcard? Then get your arm ready to toss that “boccia” and “pallino” and come on over to Regale Winery.