The competition will focus exclusively on the needs of on premise establishments such as bars, restaurants, lounges and clubs, making this competition fundamentally different from any other wine competition within the U.S.
The goal of the Sommeliers Choice Awards is simple: to provide experienced on premise buyers and sommeliers a valuable benchmark for understanding which wines would make a compelling addition to a wine list.
Website: https://sommelierschoiceawards.com/en/
Judging Date: May 19-20, 2019
Author: Communications Test
Exotic Wines of Lodi Blind Taste Challenge
The Lodi Appellation is quickly becoming one of California’s most dynamic and exciting winegrowing regions. Innovation and experimentation are flourishing as young winemakers descend upon this historic region to discover over 100 grape varieties growing in commercial production. This experimentation is leading to an incredible diversity and quality of wines being made. This session will test the taster – 8 exotic Lodi wines will be served blind. Attendees will challenge their tasting memory to guess the variety. Prizes will be awarded for best guessers or those willing to try.
Live Music On The Patio With The John Lyle & The Groove
Please join me and my trio for a fun evening of great music, friends, and of course excellent wines from our hosts at Carr Winery!
Carr Winery Presents Halloween Night!
$20
CARR WINERY PRESENTS HALLOWEEN NIGHT!
Join us for a bone chillingly fun evening with spooktacular wines, live music, costume contest and more in the haunted wine cave…..
Live music by Key Party
COSTUMES REQUIRED
MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD
No pets please
https://carrwinery.com/events/
414 N. Salsipuedes St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Live Music On The Patio With Led Zecutive
Led Zecutive is a group of business executives and entrepreneurs from Santa Barbara witha passion for high-energy rock and roll. Mike Morse and Tom Banigan share the front-man duties and play guitar and bass, respectively Chris Helt is the percussionist and sings Cyrus Morici plays lead guitar The band takes an unapologetic approach to recreating classic hits by many legendary artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Cream, David Bowie, and Tom Petty to name a few Yes, the band does play some Zeppelin too!
Live Music On The Patio With Will Breman
Santa Barbara-based singer/songwriter Will Breman’s style is as eclectic as his background His musical upbringing began with voice lessons from his mother and teaching himself guitar Since then, Will has tried everything from screaming in metal bands to serenading at coffee shops, and most recently playing banjo in bluegrass groups and touring across the nation Will’s live performance has evolved over the years, and he currently uses a technique called “live looping” – a process where he records and plays back multiple instrument parts in real time, creating a “one man band” effect
Fall Release Party at Carr Winery
Join us to celebrate the harvest season and indulge in our newest wines. Be the first to sample our collection of fall release wines including the very limited 2015 Cabernet Franc Reserve, 2016 Whole Cluster Grenache, and 2016 Syrah.
Wine Club Members – your October club shipment will be ready for pick up as well, so be sure to bring your friends and join us for a great evening of sipping and socializing.
Wine Tasting – $15 Per Person
Club Members – Complimentary Tasting Free Admission, 21+
Live Music On The Patio With The Dulcie Taylor Band
Dulcie Taylor learned a hard music lesson at an early age – don’t leave your ukulele unattended in a porch chair at the beach Some clueless teenager can sit on it and smash it to bits The demise of her ukulele was a tough moment for ten-year-old Dulcie but that Christmas her Mother bought her a guitar and Taylor’s lifelong love of singing and songwriting began In hindsight, a grown-up Taylor sees the smashed ukulele as something of a blessing in disguise…after all, she has shared the stage with a long and impressive list of artists, including Jerry Lee Lewis.
Live Music On The Patio With TD Lind
Born 1972 in England. Moved to New York in 1991. Since then TD Lind has lived in Kentucky, London, LA, Provence (France) and currently resides in Ojai CA. Over the years TD has played/worked with Glyn Johns, Sting, Bad Company, The Moody Blues, Wilco, The Mavericks, Marillion and James Blunt to name a few. TD has released 4 albums to critical acclaim. TD is currently releasing his 5th record titled Stone Fruit Blues backed by The California Feetwarmers, produced by two-time Grammy award winning producer Tim V Hutton.
Live Music On The Patio With Mendeleyev
Free admission, 21 & over
https://carrwinery.com/events/
414 N. Salsipuedes St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Winemaker Series: Ridge Vineyards
Ridge Vineyards specializes in premium Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel since 1965 and belongs to the most renowned and award winning wineries in the world. We are happy to welcome the team of Ridge Vineyards on Saturday. October 6 from 3-6pm at The Half Moon Bay Wine & Cheese Company. www.hmbwineandcheese.com
Winemaker Series: Thomas Fogarty Winery
Meet the winemakers of Thomas Fogarty Winery at The Half Moon Bay Wine & Cheese Company. Taste single-vineyard Chardonnay Pinot Noir and find out why Wine and Spirits magazine listed Thomas Fogarty amongst the “Top 100 Wine Producers in the World”. www.hmbwineandcheese.com
Iron Hub Tunes with Tom Power – Season Finale
Bring your friends and family for a relaxing afternoon of great wine and live music (fun rock and roll and oldies) with Tom Power on our patio! Complimentary event. Deli items available for purchase.
Spring Mountain District Harvest Festival
Join our select group of vintners and winemakers from Napa Valley’s Spring Mountain District for a wine tasting of some of the decade’s most exciting vintages, past, present and future. Taste library wines, current releases and barrel samples with those most knowledgeable about the wines on hand for discussion. A robust and varied selection of Hors d’oeuvres will be offered to accompany the wines.
Live Music On The Patio With The Left Hand Lions
A rising Americana/Folk Rock band, the Left Hand Lions grab their audience with raw passion, grit, and a familiar tenderness. With a unique blend of 12-string guitar, cajon, and a mesmerizing electric lead, they captivate all who listen with their toe-tapping beats and impassioned performances.
Based in Santa Barbara, CA, the Left Hand Lions tour California, spreading their Wild Americana sound—a raw blend of wire, wood, smoke, and sparks.
Zinfandel Wine Tasting in the Napa Valley Region
An exquisite afternoon takes place at the ultimate Napa Valley destination for experiencing the world of food, wine, art, and community, the CIA at Copia on Napa’s revitalized First Street. The walk-around tasting will feature over 20 wineries pouring Napa Valley Zinfandels paired with bites from the talented CIA chefs.
The Grand Decant at The San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
Kick off the Wine and Food Festival weekend at the Grand Decant! Join the country’s top sommeliers, wineries and winemakers for a walk around tasting to expand your palate and taste from over 200 domestic and international wineries representing over 500 wines.
The Grand Tasting at The San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
The iconic weeklong San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival culminates at the epic Grand Tasting located on the awe-inspiring San Diego Bay. Take part in SoCal’s biggest and most talked about foodie party, in a picture perfect celebration of everything delicious. Enjoy the view, feel the crisp ocean-breeze, and taste from over 60 celebrity chefs and restaurants, and hundreds of domestic and international wine, beer and spirit purveyors.
Live Music on the Patio at Carr
Thursdays and Fridays in September, join us for live music on the patio!
September 13 – Former front man for the Replacements-inspired Solid Goldsteins, Brady Harris‘ solo career has diverged from his previous work into a sound altogether more indicative of his Texas roots.
September 20 – Tony Ybarra spices up your Thursdays with flamenco nights on the Patio. Sip wines and enjoy the ambiance of live flamenco music.
September 21 – Teresa Russel & Tom Buenger – Described as “the most awesome Female rock guitarist…ever!” this is simply an understatement. Teresa Russell is one of the best guitarists out there: male or female.
September 27 – David Segáll is a singer and songwriter from Santa Barbara whose eclectic mixture of rock, soul, folk and reggae is greatly influenced by all things oceanic. He is an avid sailor, surfer and lover of the sea.
September 28 – Katie Fritzke is a multi-faceted vocalist based in Santa Barbara, California. Known for her incredible four-octave range and honest, soulful phrasing, Katie has a broad repertoire ranging from Jazz standards, to R&B, pop.
Free admission, 21 & over
The Barrel Room
414 N. Salsipuedes St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103 United States
https://carrwinery.com/events/
Live Music in the Barrell Room Moneluv
SEPTEMBER 6 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
California alternative psychedelic rock music.
Lots of FUN dance songs covering the Beatles, Van Morrison, Violent Femmes, and Rolling Stones, plus terrific Moneluv original songs.
Retro 60’s vibe with cool synth-bass style undertones and hypnotic vocals.
Moneluv has a Beatle-esque song and singing style with groovy tension & instrumentation.
Mitch Karno, Ukulele, Keyboard, Vocals.
Scott Topper, Guitar, Vocals.
Michael Robinson, Bass.
Mark Delgadillo, Drums.
Free admission, 21 & over
The Barrel Room
414 N. Salsipuedes St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93103 United States
https://carrwinery.com/events/
25th Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp
The 2018 Calaveras Grape Stomp, held in conjunction with the Gold Rush Street Faire, is celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary! Book your lodging now and make plans to come have some great food, enjoy award-winning Calaveras wine, explore the huuuge Street Faire, and of course, be a part of the best Grape Stomp in California. Register your team of two at calaveraswines.org or just come and spectate!
Book Launch, Demo and Tasting at COPIA
Join us for a special afternoon at the CIA at Copia as we celebrate the release of the new cookbook, SEASON: A Year of Wine Country Food, Farming, Family, and Friends. A collaboration between Kendall Jackson chefs Justin Wangler and Tracey Shepos Cenami, as well as sustainable culinary farmer Tucker Taylor, the book celebrates the farm-to-table lifestyle while bringing the beauty of the Jackson Family Wines vineyard to life.
Scheid Library Wines Feature
September is California Wine Month and we are opening our cellar to celebrate! During the month of September, exclusive library wines are being made available in honor of the harvest season. Visit either one of our tasting rooms (Greenfield or Carmel-by-the-Sea) to sample and purchase featured wines, or order on our website to have special library selections delivered to your door.
Taste of the Mountains Menlo Park
SCMWA presents the Taste of the Mountains Wine Walk on Saturday, December 1 in Downtown Menlo Park from 1-4:30pm. Enjoy wines from small, local boutique wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains poured in various designated tasting locations up and down Santa Cruz Avenue. Check in for your wristband, glass, and a map of the pouring locations – then enjoy an afternoon of tasting and discovering. Purchase your favorites from the bottle booth and Stay downtown for a dinner or movie to follow! All ticket proceeds from the event will benefit the Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation.
Grape to Glass Tours
Let us take you for an in-depth journey through the winery. Learn about our rich history and taste our lineup of award-winning wines as we tour the vineyards and farm!
See why our Grape to Glass Tour was voted #1 Best Winery Tour by USAToday!!
Tours are complimentary and space is limited. RSVP@nullHarneyLane.com 209.365.1900.
Harney Lane Farmer’s Series- Harvest Time
Our seasonal Farmer’s Series is based upon what’s happening at the winery in real-time. We’re thrilled to offer you the chance to join proprietor & vineyard manager Kyle Lerner for a quick-and-dirty review of our harvest processes during our most coveted time of year! Space is limited. RSVP@nullharneylane.com | 209.365.1900.
Harney Lane Winery Vineyard Walk
One of our favorite things about being an all-estate winery is our ability to show you exactly where our grapes come from! Sundays in September, guests are invited to follow our knowledgeable staff out of the tasting room and into the vineyards! Get up close and personal with the vines as you taste through your flight, exploring our 5th generation farm during one of our favorite times of year- harvest season! Limited to first 25 guests, no RSVP required.
Wine & Food Affair
Wine & Food Affair ~ Tasting Along the Wine Road is the premier event for Wine Road – Northern Sonoma County!
Join us for a weekend of wine and food pairing in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys.
All of the wineries participating will have a favorite winery recipe available online, which they will prepare both days for you to sample, along with the perfect wine.
Tickets On Sale Now!
Catalina Island Wine Festival
Classy and casual. In support of the Catalina Women’s Forum Scholarship fundraising silent auction and wine festival, come to Avalon and put your toes in the sand and some wine in your hand! Held in concert with the annual weekend-long Festival of Art; guests will enjoy wine tasting, appetizers and soothing live music where the sand meets the sea on South Beach, Avalon Bay. Creating scholarships for the Class of 2019, come prepared to shop, the silent auction features beautiful art, jewelry, hospitality items, adventure activities and more. Save 10% on online ticket purchases USE DISCOUNT CODE: email10
A Weekend of Harvest Mischief
Taste juicy grapes and guess the sugar, learn to appreciate wine acidity, check out the color & let’s talk about seeds! Experience the exotic aromas of a fermenting vats. Sip on young wine aging in barrel. Learn the lingo: punch down, pump over, torpedo and more. Meet “Gin + Tonic”, “Dimples”, Nokia” + “Fred”. Sip and savor while you create your own wine glass charms & learn to share our passion for this new vintage.
$20 for the tasting and experience. (Send us an email rsvp@nullfiddleheadcellars.com before October 1 and get a 2 for 1 coupon)
Iron Hub Tunes with ShecallshimWilson
Bring your friends and family for a relaxing afternoon of great wine and live music (fresh take on rock and roll and oldies) on our patio! Complimentary event. Deli items available for purchase.
Iron Hub Tunes Series
Every Sunday in September, bring your friends and family for a fun, relaxing afternoon of Iron Hub Tunes on the patio. Complimentary event. Deli items available for purchase.
September 2 – James Harkins plays new county
September 9 – Jesse Hendricks and his fiery Spanish guitar
September 16 – Karl with acoustic guitar and classic oldies
September 23 – Tom Power with fun rock and roll and oldies
September 30 – Steve Lowry with live rock and roll
Premier Cruz – A Mountain Cabernet Experience
Join the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association at House Family Vineyards in Saratoga for an exclusive dinner paired with Cabernet Sauvignon. The evening will begin with a wine reception, during which guests can bid on wine lots as part of a silent auction, and sample new releases as well as rare and older vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon & Bordeaux varietals produced from the Santa Cruz Mountains American Viticulture Area (AVA). Following the reception, guests will be treated to local, farm-to-table cuisine prepared by Rodney Baca, Executive Chef at House Family Vineyards.
Carmel Valley Wine Experience – Celebration of Harvest
An Exhibition of Carmel Valley’s Bounty!
A collection of local wineries, restaurant and local craft food products come together to celebrate the place that is Carmel Valley! Enjoy live music as well as wine making demonstrations.
Celebrating CA Wine Month
Celebrating CA Wine Month – every day, all month long! Daily 2-for-1 wine tasting and weekly wine specials including new releases, wine packs specials and more! Simply mention California Wine Month to redeem.
Harvest Happy Hour
Let’s give the winemaking team a well deserved break! We are expecting a late harvest and things will be in full swing toward the end of September. Join Annette, Shawn and the team for a toast to harvest with barrel tastes, new releases and a sneak peak at the new adjacent tasting room.
Fall Passport ~ Wineries of Santa Clara Valley
Follow the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail and wine taste at 31 wineries. You will have the opportunity to meet the talented winemakers and staff and learn how they produce some of the world’s finest award winning wines. You can expect up to three, one-ounce pours at each winery you visit during the month Participating wineries may have food and entertainment, pour special select or library wines, offer barrel samples and attractive discounts.
Passport Partners!! Visit our local restaurants, wine bars, hotels and transportation companies who have partnered with us and offering exclusive discounts to Passport holders.
Harvest Lunch and Barrel Tasting
Don’t miss our Harvest Lunch and Barrel Tasting at the winery. Enjoy the aromas of fresh fruit and fermentation underway that complement the seasonal wine making activities. Winemaker Norm Yost will provide the edutainment while guests sip on 2017 barrel samples and a few library wines. Norm, cellar master André Baltazar, winery dog Cooper and I invite you to get creative, blend your own Pinot Noir and be playful. The wines will be paired with a delicious lunch, offering vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes.
Fiddlehead Holiday Tasting in Davis
Before spending beloved time with the family for the holidays, treat yourself to a fun night out. Wine tasting, wine gifts, great music, tasty food and good company in the entertaining ambiance of the Pence Gallery.
Lobster Feast
Join us at our Annual Lobster Feast! Enjoy your favorite Trentadue Wines while indulging in a family style feast of Maine lobster, prawns, Louisiana hot links, assorted vegetables and fresh baguettes.Stay after dinner for dessert and dance along to the tunes of The Poyntlyss Sistars Rockin’ Show Band!
Tickets are $110 each for members*, $135 each for non-members. *Members receive two tickets at club price.
Reservations required. Contact us at wineclub@nulltrentadue.com or call 707-433-2768 to reserve your space today!
Wine & Fire Weekend Ghetto Walk
Stroll around the Lompoc Wine Ghetto and enjoy amazing wines, music, food trucks, and fun times with our winemakers and fellow wine enthusiasts. Lompoc Wine Alliance members will offer tasting rooms specials!
On Saturday, August 18, 12 to 3: Point Break Pizza, Super Grill Food Truck, Music by Jonathan Palomo
On Sunday, August 19, 12 to 3: Alice’s Abelskabels Food Truck
Finding Gold in Calaveras: A Treasure Hunt
Calaveras Wine Country is inviting you on a treasure hunt in historic gold country to celebrate California Wine Month. Pick up or download a treasure map and taste at five participating wineries (tasting fees apply) to discover their gold. Receive their gold star on the board and fill in a line for BINGO throughout the month of September to be entered to win special prizes including lodging packages, concert tickets, winemaker tours, private tastings, dinner packages, wine merch and so much more!
Flavors of Fall at Korbel!
Experience Fall at Korbel! Your ticket will admit you to sample selected Korbel California champagne paired with three delicious small bites, as well as a ride on our tram to tour our vineyards! We have two time frames to choose from, so come and relax. It’s a wine country day not to be missed!
Tickets are non-refundable.
Wine-Down Wednesday at Baileyana
Starting at 5pm, watch the sun start to set and enjoy a glass or bottle of your favorite wine; Hurricane Kitchen will be cooking up a storm and The Trilogy Trio will be providing live music!
VINO Palooza Wine & Music Festival
VINO Palooza® is a wine & music festival presented by platinum recording artist Ryan Cabrera & Tier 1 Events. Enjoy unlimited tastes from more than 20 wineries, brews, spirits & snacks PLUS acoustic performances by Ryan Cabrera, orianthi, Blake Lewis, Nash Overstreet Music, Austin Brown, Andie Case, The Ready Set & More – benefiting The T.J. Martell Foundation
For Tickets & Info: www.vino-palooza.com
EARLY BIRD (Limited Number) TICKETS – $50 SOLD OUT
ADVANCE TICKETS – $65
GENERAL ADMISSION – $80
*Must be 21+ to attend
*Line-up subject to change at any time
Ramona Grape Stomp
Grape stomping fun with Ramona Ranch Vineyards and Winery at the Ramona Grape Stomp.
Join us this annual grape stomp and wine tasting event.
•Take part in the grape stomp competition
•Squish grapes between your toes – just for fun
•Sample award-winning local wines
•Jumpstart your holiday shopping with over 40 selected artisans and merchants
•Face-painting, and other fun activities for the kids
•Find treasures in our silent auction
Wine & Cheese Pairing Class
Wine and Cheese Lovers Unite! Join us at Sanford for our second intimate cheese pairing class in the Santa Barbara Tasting Room. The experts at Cailloux Cheese Shop will guide you through delectable cheeses that were hand picked for our delicious Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. Taste cheese pairings from around the world while learning about the do’s and don’ts of pairing!
Seventh Annual “Barn Bash”
Let’s kick up our heels and toast to this year’s spectacular harvest with our 7th annual Barn Bash release party. Enjoy a special selection of Rutherford Hill and Terlato Vineyards wines paired with authentic BBQ fare. Rock out to live music in the Oak Grove while enjoying our stunning views from the Top of the Hill. Space is limited, reserve your tickets now!
Black Stallion Estate Winery’s September “Tuesdays on the Terrace”
Bring a friend, purchase wines by the glass or bottle and see what Black Stallion Estate Winery has to offer.
Patriarche Paella Harvest Lunch
Pace yourself through our gourmet lunch featuring the 2016 Patriarche. Picnic tables and lawn seating available.
Menu:
Josh’s Paella Cooked Over Oak Barrel Staves
Tomato & Watermelon Salad
Ham & Cheese Terrine
$15 in advance, $25 at the door
call 530.344.0227 or email winery@nullhollyshill.com for more info
Vineyard Hike at AVV
Get an insider’s view exploring Alexander Valley Vineyards while tasting the wines where our grapes grow. After the hike, taste from the barrel in our cave and then relax and take in the views with a wine country boxed picnic lunch (vegan & gluten free options available). This is an easy walking tour, but there are hills and dirt trails. Reservations and 48 hour notice required. Allow 2 to 2 1/5 hours for complete tour and lunch.
Wine and Cheese Pairing at AVV
Enjoy a special seated tasting on our tasting room deck. We’ve paired local artisan cheeses with four of most limited wines for this casual, yet elegant tasting. This is the perfect way to enjoy the best of wine country. Reservations required, 48 hour notice. Time needed for tasting: 1 hour
Warning: food may contain dried fruit and nuts.
Winery and Cave Tour at AVV
Visit Alexander Valley Vineyards and learn about our barrel aging program. You’ll tour our working cave, taste young wines from the barrel and learn about valley namesake – Cyrus Alexander, the Wetzel family history, our estate vineyards and production methods – including our commitment to sustainable farming. Please note: Groups of 10 or more require reservations $15 per person. This is a 15-20 minute tour.
Harvest Party at AVV
Experience the 2018 harvest season at Alexander Valley Vineyards. Start the day picking grapes, try your hand at old fashioned grape stomping, play a little bocce ball, tour our caves and then relax with live music and dancing. Continental breakfast, multi-course lunch menu and wine is included. Enjoy wine country’s finest at the Wetzel Family Estate in Northern Sonoma County.
Carr Winery Summer Art Series ~ Adam Peot and Friends
August 11 at 6 PM – 9 PM
Join us for our fourth and final installment of the 2018 Carr Winery Summer Art Series. This show features eleven unique local artists. The opening artist’s reception will be on August 11th, 2018 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Wine will be flowing and music will be jamming from the Valdas Karalis. We will also have BIBIJI here serving up small bites. Come meet the artists, view their different mediums, drink local wine, and listen to live music with us during the reception We will see you there!
Fourth Friday Free Concert @ Charles R with Steve Kritzer
Round up your friends, pack up your picnic basket and head to Charles R for our Fourth Friday Free Concert with Steve Kritzer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and popular ukulele teacher. Wine-down with a glass or bottle of your favorite Charles R wine on our garden patio, tucked away under the oaks up a quiet canyon in Livermore Valley Wine Country.
TRAFFIC ALERT: To avoid commuter traffic on Tesla Road, take Patterson Pass or Las Positas Road to Greenville Road, continue south to Crane Ridge Road.
Dinner & Dancing Under the Stars at Charles R Vineyards
Join the Bartlett Family for a farm to table dinner and surprise wine release on September 15th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Fresh, seasonal food and award winning Charles R wine to be served on the patio under the stars Put on your dancing shoes as Afterglow will get the party started with their rockin’ 80’s dance tunes! This is an exclusive Club member event, guests included with limited seating so buy your tickets early, and if you’re not a member, join today Our surprise wine release will be available to purchase that evening only, along with your Charles R favorites
Harvest Festival Winemaker Dinner in the Caves at Eberle Winery
Awarded “Best New Chef” by Angeleno magazine in 2006, Dakota Weiss is a tour-de-force in Los Angeles’ culinary community. In 2011, Dakota appeared on Bravo’s “Top Chef Texas,” while that same year she joined forces with Choice Hospitality Group, who recruited Dakota to helm its W Los Angeles – Westwood restaurants. In 2015, Dakota became the founding consulting chef and part owner of Sweetfin Poké, which has been honored to receive widespread critical acclaim. Most recently, Dakota debuted her own label of Sweetfin Pokè Pinot Noir Rosè. Eberle Winery is pleased to welcome back this amazing chef for Harvest Fest!
Taste the Gold at Eberle Winery
Visit Eberle Winery and Taste the Gold! 10 of our current wines on our list are all GOLD MEDAL WINNERS. Eberle’s 2015 Cabernet is now the highest award winning Cab in California! Taste 5 complimentary for CA Wine Month. Purchase six bottles and enter a drawing for two tickets to our Harvest Festival Dinner in the Caves featuring Top Chef Dakota Weiss in October. Eberle Winery is open daily and offers complimentary wine tasting and tours of our underground caves. An expansive vineyard deck offers great views and is the perfect place to picnic, host weddings or special events.
135th Anniversary Prohibition Party
Join as we celebrate our 135th anniversary in style at this speakeasy-inspired soiree in our historic Barrel Room! Enjoy a variety of our Reserve wine selections as well as a toast with our newly-released sparkling wine. Indulge in passed hors d’ourves and delicious specialty stations with menu items such as tomato soup shooters with grilled cheese cigars, mini bacon cheeseburgers, a martini mashed potato bar and more!
Wine Tasting and The Craftbar at the Annieglass Glass Factory
Annieglass’ Watsonville glass factory and shop, open to the public daily features an onsite tasting room highlighting local and regional fine wines and craft beers. Take part in a craft workshop, cooking demo, free studio tour, or bargain hunting at the outlet store. Pouring Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyards, Storrs, Silver Mountain Vineyards, and other wines.
All month, Thursdays-Saturdays!
Harvest Boot Camp
Please join us for our annual Harvest Boot Camp – Start the morning with an in-depth vineyard tour and the opportunity to try your hand at picking grapes. Follow the freshly harvested grapes to the winery and learn about our winemaking practices as the grapes start the journey to becoming wine. Sample future vintages before they have even been bottled. Includes an al fresco lunch with Trefethen wines under the canopy of the ancient walnut tree in Katie’s Acre.
The Wine Maker Charter — MJA Vineyards
The 70-foot luxury yacht Chardonnay II features a different local winery every Friday evening, April through September. Drink in stunning views of the California coastline, meet the wine makers and entice your palate with delicious appetizers. Guests can learn about local wines and the art of wine making. Watch the sunset, raise your glasses and give a toast to wine tasting at its finest! September winemaker sails take place September 28th with MJA.
36th Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival
22 wineries, 160 artists, gourmet food, fine art, local artisans marketplace, dance groups, street performers, live music, kid’s art & music zone. Admission free in Capitola Village by the Sea. Free parking and shuttle from Capitola Mall. Free bike valet parking at Festival entrance.
FOXEN Library Wine Weekend
Celebrate California Wine Month at FOXEN!
September 22 and 23, join us at FOXEN’s tasting room for rare library wine flights of our Burgundy and Rhône-style wines before heading to our historic tasting shack (aka foxen 7200) for equally rare library wine flights of our limited-production Bordeaux and Italian-style wines. As an added treat, we will feature live music and a food truck at the FOXEN’s tasting room on Saturday afternoon, September 22.
15th Annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop
Get ready to sip, sample and shop your way through one of the most anticipated annual events in Downtown Truckee This fall marks the 15th year of the Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop, where attendees will experience award winning wines from over 30 different vendors while sampling gourmet food and strolling through local boutiques and shops on Saturday, October 6 from noon to 4 p m Tickets are $45 in advance, $55 at the door and include a commemorative wine glass for unlimited wine tasting, five food tickets, a goodie bag and a directory of all participating venues And
Iron Hub Tunes with Manny Sosa
Bring your friends and family for a relaxing afternoon of great wine and live music on our patio! Complimentary event. Deli items available for purchase.
WINEderlust River Wine Festival
Not all who “WINEder” are lost… Find us, El Dorado Winery Association, Saturday, September 8th on the American River in Coloma for WINEderlust River Wine Festival! The region’s most innovative winemakers will showcase new wines, creative blends, and serve up wine mock-tails as one-of-a-kind as the winemaker’s themselves. This year’s rendezvous includes a tented market-place and wine pavilion. Live bands, Cherry Bomb and MerryGold jam along-side food trucks, brewers and of course the rejuvenating and scenic American River! Slip on your fancy flip-flops, slather the sun-screen, and enliven your senses with us for a day on the river!
Harvest Party and Grape Stomp at Benessere Vineyards
Join us for an afternoon filled with good company, great food, fine wine, and competitive GRAPE STOMPING! To warm you up, local favorite, Mark’s The Spot, will fire up their brand new Wood Fired Oven to serve appetizers and lunch that will include Italian-inspired pizzas to pair with our Benessere Vineyard wines. Be the first to try our newly released wines, catch up with old friends and work on your best “I Love Lucy” impression. We look forward to having you join us!
Library Wine Weekend at Dutton Goldfield
In celebration of our 20th Anniversary Harvest, we have pulled out some truly amazing gems from our limited library. Dan Goldfield crafts wines that are great upon release, then age gracefully, opening up and adding complexity and elegance with time in cellar. With your Dutton-Goldfield ‘library card’ in hand, enjoy a splash of six wines: one old, one new from three single vineyard sites. How far will we go back? Come by and find out!
The Great Grape Stomp at Kalyra Winery
Kalyra’s Great Grape Stomp is an event not to miss. Stomp grapes on a real working vineyard during the harvest season. Enjoy music and a variety of food choices from yummy food trucks. Dance, enjoy wine, music all in this family friendly, outdoor venue with Santa Ynez’s best views. Plenty of free parking, fun games, raffles and wine specials. Put on your best I Love Lucy Costume or a toga and join our fun themed contests. Fun, affordable and voted one of the best events on the Central Coast! Get tickets early…this sells out every year. Public welcome
Madera Wine Trail’s California Wine Month Celebration
In honor of the statewide celebration of California Wine Month, guests of the media, public, wine, food and travel industries are invited to visit Papagni Wines in Madera to enjoy wine tasting from local wineries, samples provided by fine local restaurants and food producers, and live music.
Creedence Clearwater Revisited with America
Creedence Clearwater Revival founding members and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford have been on quite a ride Following their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cosmo and Stu launched their Creedence Clearwater Revisited project in 1995 to once again perform live in concert the hit songs — touchstones of a generation. Since then, the legendary rhythm section has been thrilled by the outpouring of affection for their new band World tours and a platinum-selling album Recollection followed.
Stone Temple Pilots, The Cult, and Bush
Three titans of alternative rock – Bush, Stone Temple Pilots, and the Cult – will come together for the first time this summer for the “tri-headlining” Revolution 3 Tour.
Boy George and Culture Club, The B 52’s, and Tom Bailey
Boy George and Culture Club, with special guests The B-52s and Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, will be stopping by Ironstone Vineyards! Get ready for some high energy and a very exciting night!
2018 Taste of Sonoma
Taste of Sonoma, presented by Visa Signature®, returns to the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University on September 1, 2018. Visa Signature and Visa Infinite® cardholders receive preferred pricing and access to exclusive perks at the event, including early entry at 11:00 a.m. Showcasing Sonoma County’s most renowned vintners, growers and chefs, this event offers wine and culinary enthusiasts access to taste and experience the bounty Sonoma County. The one-day immersive lineup will include a walk-around wine tasting, guided wine seminars, a marketplace and themed lounges.
Temecula Valley Crush
The ONE and ONLY event showcasing the wines of 30+ member wineries in one location! Culinary creations from over fifteen winery and local restaurants and caterers. Mix and mingle with winery owners and winemakers at this most anticipated walk-about tasting of culinary delights and award-winning Temecula wines! Featuring Kai Kalama for live entertainment. This event sells out quickly, so get your tickets early! Cheers to 50 Years!
PINOT NOIR & CHARDONNAY HARVEST DINNER
Celebrate harvest under the stars at Deer Park Ranch, home to Lester Estate Wines. Join us for an evening of food and wine featuring select Pinot Noirs & Chardonnays of the Santa Cruz Mountains and local cuisine prepared by Brad Briske of HOME.
The 45th annual Gravenstein Apple Fair
45th annual Gravenstein Apple Fair will be held on August 11 and 12 in Ragle Ranch Park, Sebastopol. Enjoy a weekend of old-fashioned fun! There’s something for everyone, with live music on two stages, arts & crafts vendors, contests/activities, excellent local food, craft beer, cider, & wine. There will be numerous engaging venues, including the Children’s Corner, Artisan Tasting Lounge, Do-It-Yourself Arena, and Life on the Farm. Discount tickets are available in advance by June 1st at Oliver’s Markets and Copperfield’s Books locations and through the Farm Trails office: Adults (ages 13 and over) $12; Children (ages 6 to 12) $8.