L'Italo-Americano

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020 www.italoamericano.org 18 L'Italo-Americano LOS ANGELES ITALIAN COMMUNITY S i n c e t h e e a r l y 1 9 0 0 s , S a n A n t o n i o W i n e r y h a s been a pillar not only in Los Angeles, but all of California. It is one of the oldest wineries and busi- nesses in the Golden State, even surviving and pros- pering through Prohibition, The Great Depression, and now a global pandemic. So, how do they do it? San Antonio Winery has remained open throughout the pandemic – making the necessary adjustments to remain in compliance with the health department and local government, and to ensure all staff and patrons are safe and comfortable. Now, the winery is offering extended weekend hours, s e a s o n a l w i n e f l i g h t s , a newly remodeled outdoor patio seating area, and so much more! The historic winery and i t s o n s i t e M a d d a l e n a Restaurant are serving a f u l l m e n u o f d e l i c i o u s homemade Italian cui- sine, created by its name- sake and winery matri- a r c h , M a d d a l e n a Riboli. When the pandem- ic hit and indoor dining was no longer an option, San Antonio Winery had to get creative. They already had outdoor seating, but not nearly enough. After a few w e e k s o f p l a n n i n g a n d building, the brand-new Patio Al Fresco emerged. The new Patio Al Fresco offers an abundance of cov- ered outdoor spaced seat- ing for guests to enjoy their meal and award-winning wines. With gorgeous flow- ers surrounding the space, soothing music – including live music on the weekends, and great company, it's as easy as ever to relax and unwind. For those who wish to enjoy the offerings of San Antonio Winery and the Maddalena Restaurant, but from the comfort of their o w n h o m e , f o o d c a n b e ordered for takeout and d e l i v e r y t h r o u g h t h i r d p a r t y a p p s . T h e m e a l a t home, with a beautiful glass o f w i n e , i s e q u a l l y d e l i - cious. While traditional wine tastings are not offered at t h i s t i m e , t h e w i n e r y adjusted to offering pre- poured s e a s o n a l w i n e flights for those who are i n t e r e s t e d i n e x p l o r i n g options. The "Whites of the Coast" flight comes with 4 crisp white wines ranging from semi-sweet to buttery a n d d r y ; i t ' s p e r f e c t f o r t h o s e h o t L A d a y s . F o r those in search of a little more variety, the "Autumn Elegance" flight offers an evenly balanced mix of reds and whites. And finally, the "Afternoon Delight" flight is a curation of refreshing wines made for those with a sweeter palate. Even though parts of San Antonio Winery's business are not operating (indoor dining, winery tours, and the aforementioned wine tastings) at this time, there are many visitors coming in e a c h d a y a n d a l l l e a v e pleased with their experi- ence. Aside from the ele- vated outdoor dining expe- rience, visitors can browse the gift shop for gorgeous and fun seasonal items like w i n e a c c e s s o r i e s , g l a s s - ware, and souvenirs. And of course, there is the massive wine shop that offers a large selection of award- winning wines for all types of wine drinkers. San Antonio Winery 's promise to offering amaz- ing food, delicious wine, and an unparalleled atmos- p h e r e c o n t i n u e s t o h o l d t r u e t h r o u g h t h e s e unprecedented times. With t h i s b e i n g a n e s p e c i a l l y challenging and emotional year for many, the winery is as committed as ever to be a d e s t i n a t i o n t h a t i t s patrons and the community c a n c o m e t o f o r a g o o d time. San Antonio Winery welcomes all to be a part of the journey together. STAFF San Antonio Winery has a large wine shop on its premises (Photo courtesy of San Antonio Winery) San Antonio Winery: a century old Italian-American tradition San Antonio Winery offers to its guest the opportunity to enjoy food "al fresco" (Photo courtesy of San Antonio Winery)

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