The Artisans Market Place co-op in the courtyard in Truckee is having a special wine tasting among the flowers with Grant Ramey of Grant Eddie Winery on July 23 fro 5-7pm.

This California foothill winery produces more than a dozen varietals, all estate grown and bottled. Thirty-five-years of finely honed wine-making skills and artistry has led to numerous prestigious awards. The current line-up features 10 medal winners including two golds and three silvers from the 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and two double gold awards from the Best of Appellation competition.

Grant and his partner Eddie Schulten combine their growing and blending mastery to produce some wines from the rough soils of Yuba County.

Also present at the complimentary wine tasting will be creations from the co-op artists featuring Tom Beebe’s curving wine racks, Toni Rockwell’s glass-topped wine stoppers, Nichole Busse’s jeweled wine charms, and potter Brian Watson’s wine goblets.

Expect a few surprises.

Attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

The Artisans Market Place is located at 10382 Donner Pass Road in Historic Brickelltown, just west of Commercial Row, Truckee (east of Burger Me). The art co-op features 19 local artisans and is open daily 11am to 6pm.