Wente Estate Winery, Livermore
Boz Scaggs & Aaron Neville Concert at Wente Vineyards
Cost: $109-$239
Address & Location:
Wente Estate Winery, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA
Phone: (510) 725-8905
Email: kelda@afandco.com
Website: wentevineyards.com
Details: For more than 30 years, Wente Vineyards has showcased world-renowned entertainers in the sustainable winery’s natural amphitheater. At the picturesque Wente Vineyards Cresta Blanca Winery, concert guests can enjoy amazing sunset dinners, palate-pleasing wine, and renowned hospitality, all before the show even begins. Now, the 2019 Wente Vineyards Summer Concert Series presented by Mercedes Benz present Boz Scaggs and Aaron Neville! Wente Vineyards, Livermore
With chart-topping singles, Grammy-winning songs and a fiercely loyal audience, don't miss out on Boz Scaggs!
Cost: $109-$259 per ticket
Address & Location:
Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA
Phone: (925) 456-2424
Email: Concierge@wentevineyards.com
Website: wentevineyards.com
Details: With chart-topping singles, Grammy-winning songs and a fiercely loyal audience, don't miss out on Boz Scaggs! Carr Winery, Santa Barbara
Join us Friday night for live music in the Barrel Room with the David Segall Band!
Cost: Free admission, 21+
Address & Location:
Carr Winery, 414 N. Salsipuedes Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Phone: (805) 965-7985
Email: info@carrwinery.com
Website: www.carrwinery.com
Details: Join us Friday night in the Barrel Room for the beachy, folksy sounds of Santa Barbara native, David Segall. Pair it with empanadas and wines by the glass, and you’re all set for an ideal kickoff to the weekend. David Segall 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. Inspired by musicians like Jack Johnson, Lukas Nelson, and the Beach Boys, Segall’s lively melodies and insightful lyrics are true reflections of his Southern California background. Free admission, 21 and over. Enoteca La Storia San Jose, San Jose
Experience the Wine Country in the heart of Silicon Valley at Enoteca La Storia in San Jose
Cost: Tickets are $55 in advance/$65 at the door
Address & Location:
Enoteca La Storia San Jose, 320 West St John Street, San Jose, CA
Phone: (831) 685-8263
Email: contact@scmwa.com
Website: scmwa.com
Details: TASTE OF THE MOUNTAINS CELEBRATES SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS WINES Experience the Wine Country in the heart of Silicon Valley at Enoteca La Storia in San Jose Enjoy an afternoon of tasting and discovering wines from small, local boutique wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains in one location. Taste wines from 16 winemakers of the Santa Cruz Mountains paired with light appetizers provided by Enoteca La Storia. Purchase your favorites from the bottle booth and enjoy dinner in downtown San Jose to follow! Tickets are $55 in advance/$65 at the door. Participating Wineries: Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery Big Basin Vineyards Burrell School Vineyards & Winery Kathryn Kennedy Winery Kings Mountain Vineyards Left Bend Winery Mindego Ridge Vineyard Muns Vineyard Roudon-Smith Winery Villa del Monte Winery Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery And more to come! The Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards winery, Buellton
Wine fans are invited to join us at the start of harvest for our traditional "Blessing of the Grapes" service.
Cost: $55
Address & Location:
The Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards winery, 132 Easy Street, Buellton, CA
Phone: (805) 686-9336
Email: anjie@llwine.com
Website: www.llwine.com
Details: Wine fans are invited to join us at the start of harvest for our traditional "Blessing of the Grapes" service. This centuries-old ceremony, practiced by many religions and cultures throughout the ages, honors the vineyards, the grapes, and the hard work of the people who make the annual wine grape harvest a reality. Father John Finley will say a prayer of thanksgiving and ask for a blessing upon the hands that grow and make the wine. After the blessing, we will eat, drink, and make merry with barrel and tank sampling, a wine swirling contest, live music, production tours, and general harvest reverie. Baileyana, Tangent, True Myth Tasting Room, San Luis Obispo
Enjoy an afternoon of our wines, live music by Danielle Taylor, and food from Hurricane Kitchen Food Truck!
Cost: Free
Address & Location:
Baileyana, Tangent, True Myth Tasting Room, 5828 Orcutt Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA
Phone: (805) 269-8200
Email: tastingroom@nivenfamilywines.com
Website: shop.nivenfamilywines.com
Details: Enjoy an afternoon of wine and music. The Hurricane Kitchen Food Truck will be cooking a storm starting at 12pm, and local musician Danielle Taylor will be playing from 1 to 3pm! This event is free to attend, no tickets required! Carr Winery, Santa Barbara
Join us for live music in the Barrel Room with the Conner Cherland Trio.
Cost: Free admission, 21+
Address & Location:
Carr Winery, 414 N. Salsipuedes Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Phone: (805) 965-7985
Email: brenna@carrwinery.com
Website: www.carrwinery.com
Details: Get ready for the weekend with live music by the Conner Cherland Trio from 7-9pm! Blending a contemporary style with a variety of musical genres — including indie-folk, Americana, soul, and pop —Conner Cherland’s voice compares to present-day singers like Hozier, Ed Sheeran, and Shakey Graves. Free admission, 21 and over. Big Basin Vineyards, Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, Ridge Vineyards, Silver Mountain, and Storrs Winery & Vineyards, Saratoga
Learn more about growing organic winegrapes, enjoy the vineyards and views of the Santa Cruz Mountains, taste estate wines, and bring a picnic.
Cost: Each winery's tasting fee/policy applies.
Address & Location:
Big Basin Vineyards, Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, Ridge Vineyards, Silver Mountain, and Storrs Winery & Vineyards, See the website at organicwinetrail.org for all addresses, Saratoga, CA
Email: info@organicwinetrail.com
Website: www.organicwinetrail.org
Details: The Organic Wine Trail showcases the certified organic vineyards and practices of the Santa Cruz Mountains and extends from Cupertino (Ridge Vineyards) and Saratoga (Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards), through Boulder Creek (Big Basin Vineyards) and Summit Road between Los Gatos and Soquel (Silver Mountain Vineyards) to Corralitos (Storrs Winery & Vineyards). The route can be split to make a nice day or weekend excursion, with excellent restaurants, picnicking, and fabulous mountain and coastal views along the way. It is a wonderful opportunity to explore the wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains, from Cupertino to Corralitos, while learning about the extra steps vineyards and wineries take to adhere to organic standards. All five wineries are open for California Wine Month with tastings on the weekends, and are open throughout the year as well. Some will offer tours. See organicwinetrail.org for information on each winery. Wente Estate Winery, Livermore
the festival will feature amazing local and regional bands on multiple stages set up throughout the Wente Vineyards Estate Winery property on Tesla Road.
Cost: $10-$40
Address & Location:
Wente Estate Winery, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA
Phone: (510) 725-8905
Email: kelda@afandco.com
Website: wentevineyards.com
Details: Hosted by Fifth Generation Winegrower, Karl D. Wente, the festival will feature amazing local and regional bands on multiple stages set up throughout the Wente Vineyards Estate Winery property on Tesla Road. This is the Tri-Valley event to end the summer with and kick off Harvest! Join us and spend the day jamming to live music, drinking memorable wines, and enjoying delicious food options in the company of family and friends. Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, Saratoga
Every Thursday in September, enjoy an outdoor concert while sipping fine estate wines at Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards.
Cost: complimentary
Address & Location:
Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, 22645 Garrod Road, Saratoga, CA
Phone: (408) 867-7116
Email: events@cgv.com
Website: www.cgv.com
Details: It's a private little concert on the patio at Cooper-Garrod! Listen to some tunes while you kick back with fine wine from the beautiful estate vineyards. Bring friends, bring a picnic, or find charcuterie and cheeses in the Tasting Room refrigerator to pair with your wine selection.
September 1st: Alex Lucero and Ryan Price , September 8: 27 Strings, September 15th: Blue House, September 22nd: Dolce Musica, September 29th: PS Duo. Gainey Vineyard, Santa Ynez
Join us for our Gainey Pinot Noir flight with your pups!
Cost: $30
Address & Location:
Gainey Vineyard, 3950 East Hwy 246, Santa Ynez, CA
Phone: (805) 688-0558
Email: meryl@gaineyvineyard.com
Website: www.gaineyvineyard.com
Details: Paired with 5 Gainey Vineyard Pinot Noirs is an afternoon of fun for you and your pups! $30 per person includes the tasting, gourmet dog goodies, wine specials and dog trainers on site from K9 Solutions. 25% of tastings are being donated to the K9 Solutions non-profit organization. Join us for a great time of Pinot and play! Scheid Vineyards, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Visit Scheid Vineyards and test your wine knowledge with a blind tasting while learning about California wines.
Cost: $15
Address & Location:
Scheid Vineyards, SE Corner San Carlos & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Phone: (831) 455-9990
Email: info@scheidvineyards.com
Website: www.scheidvineyards.com
Details: While tasting through four wines without seeing the label or knowing what's in your glass, your job will be to guess what it is and where it came from. This interactive sensory experience will leave you with a greater understanding and appreciation for the diversity of varietals and unique wine regions of California! Scheid Vineyards, Greenfield
Visit Scheid Vineyards and test your wine knowledge with a blind tasting while learning about California wines.
Cost: $15
Address & Location:
Scheid Vineyards, 1972 Hobson Avenue, Greenfield, CA
Phone: (831) 455-9990
Email: info@scheidvineyards.com
Website: www.scheidvineyards.com
Details: While tasting through four wines without seeing the label or knowing what's in your glass, your job will be to guess what it is and where it came from. This interactive sensory experience will leave you with a greater understanding and appreciation for the diversity of varietals and unique wine regions of California! Corralitos Wine Trail Wineries, Corralitos
Join the wineries of the idyllic Corralitos Wine Trail in the Santa Cruz Mountains for a day of wine tasting, food & entertainment!
Cost: $75 early bird before August 15th / $100 after August 15th
Address & Location:
Corralitos Wine Trail Wineries, 550 Hazel Dell Rd, Corralitos, CA
Phone: (831) 685-8463
Email: contact@scmwa.com
Website: scmwa.com
Details: Join the wineries of the idyllic Corralitos Wine Trail in the Santa Cruz Mountains for a day of wine tasting, food & entertainment! Taste new & yet-to-be-released wines from Pinot Noir to Zinfandel Purchase futures at special barrel pricing Receive a logo glass with ticket Enjoy live music at most venues & food for purchase $75 early bird before August 15th / $100 after August 15th This event is for adults 21 and over. Children & pets would be happier if left at home. The Corralitos Wine Trail Members, in Corralitos and Aptos
Visit six wineries for the Barrels of Corralitos event, Sunday, September 1, 2019 for an afternoon of special wine tasting, food and entertainment!
Cost: $75/PERSON (After 8.15, $100)
Address & Location:
The Corralitos Wine Trail Members, Beginning winery address is selected by ticket holder at time of purchase, and all wineries are within 10 minutes of one another, in Corralitos and Aptos, CA
Phone: (831) 724-9562
Email: judy@wowpinot.com
Website: www.corralitoswinetrail.com
Details: Join the wineries of the idyllic Corralitos Wine Trail in the Santa Cruz Mountains for a day of wine tasting, food & entertainment! • Taste new & yet-to-be released wines from Pinot Noir to Zinfandel • Purchase futures at special barrel pricing • Receive a logo glass with ticket • Enjoy live music at most venues & food for purchase Livermore Valley Wine Country, Livermore
Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, Livermore Valley wineries celebrate the exciting crush season and Harvest Wine Celebration. Wineries hosts activities including wine, crafts, and music.
Cost: $40
Address & Location:
Livermore Valley Wine Country, Livermore Valley, Livermore, CA
Phone: (925) 447-9463
Email: events@lvwine.org
Website: www.lvwine.org
Details: Tickets include wine tastings, commemorative Livermore Valley Wine Country GoVino glass, wine discounts and activities. Cheers to outdoor GoVino wine glasses that won't make your drink smell or taste like plastic! GoVino glasses are also BPA free, recyclable and made in the USA. Participating Wineries 3 Steve's Winery, Bent Creek Winery, Big White House Winery, BoaVentura de Caires, Caddis Winery, Cedar Mountain, Charles R Vineyards, Cuda Ridge Wines, Darcie Kent Vineyards, Eagle Ridge Vineyards, Ehrenberg Cellars, el Sol Winery, Elliston Vineyards, Embodied Wines, Fenestra Winery, Leisure Street Winery, Longevity Wines, Mitchell Katz Winery, Murrieta's Well, Nella Terra Cellars, Page Mill Winery, Retzlaff Vineyards, Rios-Lovell Estate, Rodrigue Molyneaux, The Singing Winemaker, The Steven Kent Winery, Wente Vineyards, Winemakers Studio and Wood Family Vineyards! Barterra Winery, Half Moon Bay
Cabernet Sundays - special price on glasses and bottles every Sunday in September
Cost: $25/glass
Address & Location:
Barterra Winery, 643 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA
Phone: (650) 712-1635
Email: chris@barterrawinery.com
Website: barterrawinery.com
Details: Come experience our award winning Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley. Our 2009 and 2010 vintages will be poured for $25/glass and bottles will be discounted 10% on our Special Cab Sundays for the whole month of September in our Wine Tasting Room or beautiful courtyard. Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery, Paso Robles
Celebrate California Wine Month with new release tastings and cheese pairings, plus big savings on 6+ bottles of all Vina Robles Estate Series wines.
Cost: Varies
Address & Location:
Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery, 3700 Mill Road, Paso Robles, CA
Phone: (805) 227-4812
Email: info@vinarobles.com
Website: www.vinarobles.com
Details: Celebrate California Wine Month at the Vina Robles Hospitality Center. During the month of September, save big on 6+ bottles of all Vina Robles Estate Series wines. While you’re here, enjoy new release tastings, wine and cheese pairings, bistro service, and Saturday Live featuring local musicians. San Francisco Wine School, South San Francisco
September is California Wine Month—the perfect time to celebrate the annual harvest season and all that California’s vintners and growers bring to our lifestyle, economy and culinary pleasures. Check out our California Wine Video Series about California Wine Regions and our California Wine Blog featuring some of the best tasting tours in Napa and Sonoma. Or dive even deeper into the California wine scene by jumping into these educational experiences - a perfect way to prepare for a road trip or just learn more about about our diverse regions and grape varieties throughout the state!
Cost: Varies
Address & Location:
San Francisco Wine School, 415 Grand Avenue, Suite 301, South San Francisco, CA
Phone: (650) 763-1324
Email: help@sfwineschool.com
Website: sanfranciscowineschool.com
Details: September is California Wine Month—the perfect time to celebrate the annual harvest season and all that California’s vintners and growers bring to our lifestyle, economy and culinary pleasures. Check out our California Wine Video Series about California Wine Regions and our California Wine Blog featuring some of the best tasting tours in Napa and Sonoma. Or dive even deeper into the California wine scene by jumping into these educational experiences - a perfect way to prepare for a road trip or just learn more about about our diverse regions and grape varieties throughout the state! Charles R Vineyards, Livermore
Livermore Valley wineries celebrate the exciting crush season, each winery hosts activities including wine tasting, arts, crafts, and music.
Cost: $40 for Livermore Valley Harvest Wine Celebration
Address & Location:
Charles R Vineyards, 8195 Crane Ridge Road, Livermore, CA
Phone: (925) 454-3040
Email: bonnie@charlesrvineyards.com
Website: www.lvwine.org
Details: Ron Dee’s, Louisiana’s best BBQ and delicious Filipino cuisine, will be dishing up Hot Links, Kielbasa, Pulled Finger Lickin’ Chicken and Pork Loin Po Boy Sandwiches along with Lumpia, Pancit and Chicken Adobo, what a combo! To pair with the menu, we will be releasing our 2017 Chardonnay, 2015 Zinfandel and 2010 Petite Sirah. Kick back to live music on our garden patio with Mud Daddy, a 6-piece Rock cover band putting on an energetic classic Rock 'n' Roll and Blues show with strong vocal harmonies, driving percussion and a dynamic lead guitar. Sneak in some retail therapy with our local artisans showcasing hand crafted jewelry, pottery and ceramics, watercolors, designed and lighted wine bottles, woodworks, wine charms and more. Broken Earth Winery, Paso Robles
Join us in discussing Paso Robles AVA in comparison with world regions
Cost: $40
Address & Location:
Broken Earth Winery, 1650 Ramada Dr, Suite 140, Paso Robles, CA
Phone: (805) 239-2562
Email: info@brokenearthwinery.com
Website: www.brokenearthwinery.com
Details: Join Elizabeth Schneider, Certified Sommelier and podcast host of "Wine For Normal People" at Broken Earth Winery on September 5th at 6pm. Elizabeth will engage us in a lively discussion about the emergence of the Paso Robles wine region on the world scene. The event will include a side-by-side tasting in which we will explore the king varietals of Paso Robles, and contrast them with corresponding varietals from other leading regions around the world. Don't miss this unique chance to see Elizabeth, who has won acclaim for her creation of the award-winning podcast "Wine for Normal People," which makes wine understandable, fun, and relatable for everyone from the beginner to the connoisseur. In her lively presentations, she brings a depth of knowledge and a sense of humor and candor that is rare in the wine world. We look forward to seeing you there! Wente Estate Winery, Livermore
Don't miss GRAMMY nominated singer, song-writer, and actor Josh Groban!
Cost: $297-$384
Address & Location:
Wente Estate Winery, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA
Phone: (510) 725-8905
Email: kelda@afandco.com
Website: wentevineyards.com
Details: For more than 30 years, Wente Vineyards has showcased world-renowned entertainers in the sustainable winery’s natural amphitheater. At the picturesque Wente Vineyards Cresta Blanca Winery, concert guests can enjoy amazing sunset dinners, palate-pleasing wine, and renowned hospitality, all before the show even begins. Now, the 2019 Wente Vineyards Summer Concert Series presented by Mercedes Benz present Josh Groban! Varies
Sip your way through the wineries of Santa Clara Valley during Fall Passport by choosing one of the Kick Off + Passport bundles, or the single Passport – either way you’re going to have a sipping good time.
Cost: $50-$100
Address & Location:
Santa Clara Valley Wineries, Varies, CA
Website: www.santaclarawines.com
Wente Vineyards, Livermore
Don's miss GRAMMY nominated singer, songwriter and actor Josh Groban
Cost: $199-$379 per ticket
Address & Location:
Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA
Phone: (925) 456-2424
Email: Concierge@wentevineyards.com
Website: wentevineyards.com
Details: Don's miss GRAMMY nominated singer, songwriter and actor Josh Groban Baileyana, Tangent, True Myth Tasting Room, San Luis Obispo
Join us after hours for wines by the glass (or bottle), live music, and food on site! Free to attend.
Cost: Free
Address & Location:
Baileyana, Tangent, True Myth Tasting Room, 5828 Orcutt Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA
Phone: (805) 269-8200
Email: tastingroom@nivenfamilywines.com
Website: shop.nivenfamilywines.com
Details: Join us after work for a glass (or bottle) of wine! Live music by Ras Danny - Authentic Jamaican Reggae Music and food available to purchase from Javed Kabab Kitchen Food Truck. The event is free to attend: no tickets required! Big Basin Vineyards, Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, Ridge Vineyards, Silver Mountain, and Storrs Winery & Vineyards, Los Gatos
Saturdays and Sundays in September, learn more about growing organic winegrapes, enjoy the vineyards and views of the Santa Cruz Mountains, taste estate wines, and bring a picnic.
Cost: Each winery's tasting fee/policy applies.
Address & Location:
Big Basin Vineyards, Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, Ridge Vineyards, Silver Mountain, and Storrs Winery & Vineyards, See the website at organicwinetrail.org for all addresses, Los Gatos, CA
Email: info@organicwinetrail.com
Website: www.organicwinetrail.org
Details: Saturdays and Sundays in September, The Organic Wine Trail showcases the certified organic vineyards and practices of the Santa Cruz Mountains and extends from Cupertino (Ridge Vineyards) and Saratoga (Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards), through Boulder Creek (Big Basin Vineyards) and Summit Road between Los Gatos and Soquel (Silver Mountain Vineyards) to Corralitos (Storrs Winery & Vineyards). The route can be split to make a nice day or weekend excursion, with excellent restaurants, picnicking, and fabulous mountain and coastal views along the way. It is a wonderful opportunity to explore the wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains, from Cupertino to Corralitos, while learning about the extra steps vineyards and wineries take to adhere to organic standards. All five wineries are open for California Wine Month with tastings on the weekends, and are open throughout the year as well. Some will offer tours. See organicwinetrail.org for information on each winery. Carmel Valley AVA, Monterey
A memorable and exclusive experience to have an intimate visit in the vineyards and wineries of Monterey Wine Country - and the locations are a surprise!
Cost: $125
Address & Location:
Carmel Valley AVA, 536 Pearl Street, Monterey, CA
Phone: (831) 915-6621
Email: kim@montereywines.org
Website: montereywines.org
JUSTIN, Paso Robles
Dinner under the starts at JUSTIN
Cost: Guests: $250 Wine Society: $200
Address & Location:
JUSTIN, 11680 Chimney Rock Rd, Paso Robles, CA
Phone: (805) 591-3224
Email: concierge@justinwine.com
Darcie Kent Vineyards, Livermore
Community. Culture. Connection. Love Livermore Live is a celebration of original art, and the people who love it.
Cost: $45
Address & Location:
Darcie Kent Vineyards, 7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore, CA
Phone: (925) 243-9040
Email: info@darciekentvineyards.com
Website: www.lovelivermorelive.com
Details: We invite you to join us for an incredible day in the sun centered around original live music, homegrown wine, and the community that ties us all together. Set a blanket on the lawn among the picturesque Darcie Kent Vineyards and enjoy the best of Livermore's melodies, wines and beers, food, and most of all, the incredible people who make up the Livermore community (YOU). We will have 14 musical acts on 3 rotating stages. Relax on the the lawn of the Truck Stage, burn some calories at the Barn Stage, and get an intimate singer-songwriter experience in the Acoustic Lounge. Most importantly, Love Livermore Live is a fundraiser designed to put instruments in the hands of Livermore's youth. We hope you will help us to continue Livermore's unique culture of supporting original, homegrown art! Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, Saratoga
An easy walk from Grape (Chardonnay vineyard) to Glass in about an hour with the Cooper-Garrod Winemaker himself as your guide. Join in the fun!
Cost: Tour is complimentary; $15 Tasting Fee for flight of 5 wines
Address & Location:
Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, 22645 Garrod Road, Saratoga, CA
Phone: (408) 867-7116
Email: events@cgv.com
Website: www.cgv.com
Details: Ever wonder what distinguishes an organic, sustainable, estate vineyard and winery from all the others? This is your chance to find out! The Cooper-Garrod winemaker is your guide for an hour's easy walk including our Chardonnay vineyard, the crush pad, and barrel room. All are welcome, novice and oenophile alike, as are your questions. Your ultimate destination? The Tasting Room, of course, to see what comes of it all! Deer Park Ranch, Aptos
Join SCMWA at Deer Park Ranch, home to Lester Estate Wines, for an evening under the stars.
Cost: $150
Address & Location:
Deer Park Ranch, 1950 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos, CA
Phone: (831) 685-8463
Email: contact@scmwa.com
Website: scmwa.com
Details: Join the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association at Deer Park Ranch, home to Lester Estate Wines, for an evening under the stars. The evening will begin with a wine reception, during which guests can sample a variety of wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains while they bid on wine lots as part of a silent auction. Following the reception, guests will be treated to local, farm-to-table cuisine prepared by Brad Briske, Chef and Owner of HOME restaurant in Soquel, where he cooks hyper-local California cuisine, butchers and cures wild game, and plates up handmade pastas and fresh catch from the Monterey Bay. Benefiting Hospice of Santa Cruz County Riviera Park, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara's most beloved food and wine tasting. Proceeds benefit the work of the Arthritis Foundation Central Coast.
Cost: VIP Ticket (Connoisseurs' Circle Gala + Taste of the Town) - $500 / Taste of the Town Only $125 In Advance - $140 Day Of Event
Address & Location:
Riviera Park, 2030 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara, CA
Phone: (805) 563-4685
Email: mwiesbrock@arthritis.org
Website: arthritis.org
Details: The Connoisseurs' Circle Gala dinner and live auction kicks off the two day of events on Friday evening at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. Guest dine on a 4-course gourmet meal created by Culinary Honoree Executive Chef Mossin Sugich, Hilton SB Beachfront Resort, and paired with premier wines provided by Vintner of the Year Courtney Foley, The Foley Food and Wine Society. On Sunday, guest enjoy tastes provided by some of the areas best food, wine and spirits providers. Over 70 vendors are expected to participate. Each guest receives a complimentary wine glass to take home. Captain Vineyards, moraga
Two hour tour wine experience, starting at the vineyard comparing clusters of grapes, ending at the cellar with selected cheese pairing & barrel wine tasting.
Cost: $44
Address & Location:
Captain Vineyards, 1969 Joseph dr, moraga, CA
Phone: (925) 330-2440
Email: susan@captainvineyards.com
Website: captainvineyards.com
Details: Wine and grapes are about place, they speak of the soil from which they grew. Join the winemaker and grower at their family-owned vineyard in Moraga, Participants will learn how a healthy vineyard is developed, and handcrafted wine processed using green, sustainable practices and expand on the newly recognized Lamorinda American viticulture area (AVA). Barrel tasting and artisan cheese pairing will complete the class. Comfortable attire is recommended. Don’t miss this unique outdoor excursion for minds and bodies! Wente Estate Winery, Livermore
The Doobie Brothers Concert at Wente Vineyards
Cost: $149-$279
Address & Location:
Wente Estate Winery, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA
Phone: (510) 725-8905
Email: kelda@afandco.com
Website: wentevineyards.com
Details: For more than 30 years, Wente Vineyards has showcased world-renowned entertainers in the sustainable winery’s natural amphitheater. At the picturesque Wente Vineyards Cresta Blanca Winery, concert guests can enjoy amazing sunset dinners, palate-pleasing wine, and renowned hospitality, all before the show even begins. Now, the 2019 Wente Vineyards Summer Concert Series presented by Mercedes Benz present The Doobie Brothers! Wente Vineyards, Livermore
SAVE THE DATE - A classic rock band to be announced on June 27th
Cost: $149-$299
Address & Location:
Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA
Phone: (925) 456-2424
Email: Concierge@wentevineyards.com
Website: wentevineyards.com
Details: SAVE THE DATE - A classic rock band to be announced on June 27th Capitola Village, Capitola
A fun weekend for the whole family! The Capitola Art & Wine Festival combines Art, Wine, Music and Food, all in charming Capitola Village overlooking the Monterey Bay. Summer’s last hurrah, and truly a weekend in paradise!
Cost: Free
Address & Location:
Capitola Village, Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA
Phone: (831) 475-6522
Website: capitolaartandwine.com
Flying Goat Cellars Winery, Lompoc
Enjoy the seductive aromas of fermenting Pinot Noir, while tasting future wines and new releases paired with a delicious luncheon to celebrate our 20th harvest.
Cost: $50 (wine club $25)
Address & Location:
Flying Goat Cellars Winery, 1251 West Laurel Avenue, Lompoc, CA
Phone: (805) 736-9032
Email: info@flyinggoatcellars.com
Website: www.flyinggoatcellars.com
Details: Harvest is fast approaching and the excitement is palpable. We are eager to share Flying Goat’s 20th harvest with our wine-loving community. To commemorate the anniversary, we invite you to join our annual Harvest Lunch and Barrel Tasting at the WINERY. Members and prospective members will have a sneak peek into our harvest, sample future wines and new releases, as well as enjoy a delicious lunch. It will be an intimate affair with our winemaker Norm Yost and partner/wife Kate Griffith. Enjoy the seductive aromas of fermenting Pinot Noir all around you at the winery. You will also have a chance to blend your own cuvée. The wines will be paired with a delicious luncheon, offering vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Wente Estate Winery, Livermore
Fleetwood Mask concert at Wente Vineyards!
Cost: $30-$135
Address & Location:
Wente Estate Winery, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA
Phone: (510) 725-8905
Email: kelda@afandco.com
Website: wentevineyards.com
Details: Fleetwood Mask is a Fleetwood Mac tribute band from the San Francisco Bay Area. The band formed out of a mutual love and respect for Fleetwood Mac’s music and story. Replicating one of rock’s most successful bands is a passion for Fleetwood Mask and each band member is committed to performing the music of Fleetwood Mac with authenticity and style. With over 25 years of professional music and theatrical experience combined, Fleetwood Mask is dedicated to providing audiences from festivals, wineries and clubs a fun and exciting Fleetwood Mac musical experience! Don’t just take our word for it, experience Fleetwood Mask! Multiple wineries, Santa Barbara
Spend an evening exploring the wineries, breweries, restaurants, and more of the Haley Corridor in Santa Barbara.
Cost: Free admission, 21+
Address & Location:
Multiple wineries, Haley Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Phone: (805) 965-7985
Email: brenna@carrwinery.com
Website: www.haleycorridor.com
Details: Second Saturday is our monthly block party showcasing the variety of local industry, arts and eats that abound around Haley Street in the heart of Santa Barbara. Take a tour of the area with wine and beer tastings, culinary specials, and more in our award-winning bars, restaurants, wineries and breweries. Find out more info at the Haley Corridor website! Aver Family Vineyards, Gilroy
To celebrate International Grenache Day, we are releasing our 2016 Family Album Grenache. Join us for the festivities.
Cost: Free
Address & Location:
Aver Family Vineyards, 2900 Soma Way, Gilroy, CA
Phone: (408) 203-8575
Email: mary@averfamilyvineyards.com
Website: www.averfamilyvineyards.com
Details: Aver Family Vineyards specializes in Rhône varietals. To celebrate International Grenache Day, we are releasing our 2016 Family Album Grenache. These grapes express the terroir of our vineyard and the Santa Clara Valley AVA. Join us for the festivities. Blue Oak Barn, Outside of Paso Robles
We are taking you on an exciting journey for this year's Annual Winemaker Dinner! We hope you will join us on a truly authentic, rustic farm-to-table experience hosted at the Blue Oak Barn, owned and operated by Executive Chef Justin Monson. The evening will feature exquisite culinary creations by Chef Monson who recently moved to Paso Robles after years of honing his craft at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim and Auberge du Soleil in Napa.
Cost: $149-$169 per person
Address & Location:
Blue Oak Barn, Blue Oak Barn, Outside of Paso Robles, CA
Details: We are taking you on an exciting journey for this year's Annual Winemaker Dinner! We hope you will join us on a truly authentic, rustic farm-to-table experience hosted at the Blue Oak Barn, owned and operated by Executive Chef Justin Monson. The evening will feature exquisite culinary creations by Chef Monson who recently moved to Paso Robles after years of honing his craft at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim and Auberge du Soleil in Napa.
Chef Monson's farm-to-table approach will delight you with his industrial-rustic barn setting where he grows fresh produce right alongside where we will be dining. Saunter down to the underground cellar where you will indulge in a taste of something special straight from Brochelle's Reserve wine library. Savor Chef's freshly sliced hand-crafted salami paired with artisanal cheeses beneath their enormous oak tree. When night falls and our gourmet dinner is complete, cozy up to the fire pit with a glass of your favorite Brochelle wine under the stars. It will be an evening to indulge in all your senses - and one that will showcase all the charm and infinite beauty that rural Paso has to offer!
We are providing optional transportation to the Blue Oak Barn. This transportation is not included with your ticket and needs to be purchased separately. Guests are welcome to take their own vehicles; please be advised the venue is approximately 45 minutes from our tasting room.
**Shuttle will leave the Tasting Lounge promptly at 5:00 pm on September 21st. Please arrive to the Tasting Lounge no later than 4:45 pm.**
Wente Estate Winery, Livermore
Livermore Valley Wine Auction
Cost: $275-$2,500
Address & Location:
Wente Estate Winery, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA
Phone: (510) 725-8905
Email: kelda@afandco.com
Website: wentevineyards.com
Details: The Livermore Valley Wine Auction is a stunning evening offering insider’s access to the warm hospitality of Livermore Valley Wine Country. Enjoy a wine tasting of local wines paired with delicious appetizers, hosted by local winemakers, while you browse dozens of exclusive silent auction lots. Then, join your friends for a fabulous dinner and an exciting live auction featuring packages not available anywhere else, ranging from wine to vacations to private dinners. Following the live auction, enjoy live music and dancing. Don’t miss this outstanding evening! Baileyana, Tangent, True Myth Tasting Room, San Luis Obispo
Enjoy an afternoon of wine, music from local favorites B & The Hive, and food from Javed Kabab Paradise food truck. Free to attend!
Cost: Free
Address & Location:
Baileyana, Tangent, True Myth Tasting Room, 5828 Orcutt Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA
Phone: (805) 269-8200
Email: tastingroom@nivenfamilywines.com
Website: shop.nivenfamilywines.com
Details: Enjoy an afternoon of wine and music. Javed Kabab Paradise Food Truck will have food available for purchase starting at 12pm, Local favorites B & The Hive, will be playing from 1 to 3pm! This event is free to attend, no tickets required! Charles R Vineyards, Livermore
Wine-down for the weekend with a picnic on our garden patio at our Free Concert with Spencer James.
Cost: Event is free, wine available to purchase by the glass or bottle
Address & Location:
Charles R Vineyards, 8195 Crane Ridge Road, Livermore, CA
Phone: (925) 454-3040
Email: bonnie@charlesrvineyards.com
Website: www.charlesrvineyards.com
Details: Wine-down for the weekend with a glass or bottle of your favorite Charles R wine to pair with your picnic on our garden patio at our Fourth Friday Free Concert with Spencer James. Spencer is a 22 year old guitar player, singer, and blues fanatic, playing a remix and a mashup of great Blues and Rock 'n' Roll, getting to the roots of American music, leaving room to improvise. Downtown Arroyo Grande, Arroyo Grande
Join the Ag Harvest Festival Grape Stomp!
Cost: Free
Address & Location:
Downtown Arroyo Grande, Olohan Alley, Branch, Bridge, Nelson and Mason Streets, Arroyo Grande, CA
Website: agharvestfestival.com
Details: The Harvest Festival is will be held on September 27-28, 2019. The festivities will include parade, entertainment, performances, music, diaper derby, scarecrow decorating contest, homegrown growing contest, pie and bread contest, arts and crafts, food and more. Visit the agricultural pavilion and browse various displays, farm animals, a grape stomp and more. Free admission. Hours: Fri 4pm-9pm; Sat 10am-5pm San Luis Obispo
Downtown SLO’s 3rd annual Sip ‘n Saunter takes place at multiple Downtown venues on Friday, September 27 from 5-8:30 PM! Sip ‘n Saunter is a memorable evening of beverage and food tastings offered in Downtown San Luis Obispo’s diverse shops and locations.
Carr Winery, Santa Barbara
Stop by Carr Winery Friday for live tunes by the Mark Tesla Band, a local group with a big sound!
Cost: Free admission, 21+
Address & Location:
Carr Winery, 414 N. Salsipuedes Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Phone: (805) 965-7985
Email: info@carrwinery.com
Website: www.carrwinery.com
Details: Stop by Carr this Friday for live tunes by the Mark Tesla Band, a local group with a big sound. Consisting of Mark Brinkman on vocals, guitar, and harmonica, John Teetsel on the guitar, bass, and cajon, and John Carey on vocals and guitar, the Santa Barbara group will be putting their spin on classic hits. Empanadas by Buena Onda will also be available for purchase. It’ll be a festive Friday night you won’t want to miss! Begin at the Lucas & Lewellen Tasting Room, Solvang
Learn as you taste wine through the vineyards of the Lucas & Lewellen estate.
Cost: $85
Address & Location:
Begin at the Lucas & Lewellen Tasting Room, 1645 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang, CA
Phone: (805) 686-9336
Email: anjie@llwine.com
Website: www.llwine.com
Details: Join us for our 15th annual Wine Club Tour of the expansive Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards. Guests meet at L&L for light hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting before shuttling through the Valley View, Goodchild, and Los Alamos Vineyards while our informative hosts entertain, educate, and pour wines from each featured vineyard. Stop for a tour of our Buellton winery and complete your day with a casual lasagna dinner at the Tasting Room. Only 40 seats available. Charles R Vineyards, Livermore
We be jammin! Ukulele Jam & Open Mic on our garden patio, families welcome!
Cost: Event is free, wine available to purchase by the glass or bottle
Address & Location:
Charles R Vineyards, 8195 Crane Ridge Road, Livermore, CA
Phone: (925) 454-3040
Email: bonnie@charlesrvineyards.com
Website: www.charlesrvineyards.com
Details: We be jammin! Come join Steve Kritzer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and popular ukulele teacher for our Ukulele Jam & Open Mic. Music sheets will be provided, or email Steve at steveonstrings@gmail.com for a PDF of the songs in advance. Bring a picnic, kids are welcome, and wine is available for purchase by the glass or bottle. An Open Mic session will give those with more expertise a chance to strut their stuff! Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, Solvang
Louis Lucas and Andy Moore will educate and entertain as we visit the tasting room, winery and all three estate vineyards.
Cost: $85/person
Address & Location:
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, 1645 Copenhagen Drive, right next to the Visitor's Center parking lot, Solvang, CA
Phone: (805) 686-9336
Email: anjie@llwine.com
Website: www.llwine.com
Details: Join us for our 15th annual Wine Club Tour of the expansive Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards. Guests meet at L&L for light hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting before shuttling through the Valley View, Goodchild, and Los Alamos Vineyards while our informative hosts entertain, educate, and pour wines from each featured vineyard. Stop for a tour of our Buellton winery and complete your day with a casual lasagna dinner at the Tasting Room. Only 40 seats available. Los Gatos
Join us for our 3rd Annual Eat Drink Play Los Gatos, a community event featuring Fine Wine, Craft Brews, Local Food, Live Music & Great Shopping all in our Charming Downtown. The event takes place on a closed portion of N. Santa Cruz Avenue (from Main Street to Bachman). You may sip, stroll, munch & dance your way down the Avenue!
Baileyana, Tangent, True Myth Tasting Room, San Luis Obispo
Join us after hours for wines by the glass, live music by Craig Kinkaid, and food from Hurricane Kitchen Food Truck. Free to attend!
Cost: Free
Address & Location:
Baileyana, Tangent, True Myth Tasting Room, 5828 Orcutt Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA
Phone: (805) 269-8200
Email: tastingroom@nivenfamilywines.com
Website: shop.nivenfamilywines.com
Details: Save the date! Join us after hours for a glass (or bottle!) of wine. Live music by Craig Kinkaid and food available to purchase from The Hurricane Kitchen food truck. The event is free to attend: no tickets required! Wente Estate Winery, Livermore
Join us for our annual Fall Winemakers Dinner celebrating harvest through a beautiful evening of wine and food pairings sure to delight your pallet!
Cost: $180
Address & Location:
Wente Estate Winery, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA
Phone: (510) 725-8905
Email: kelda@afandco.com
Website: wentevineyards.com
Details: Join Karl Wente, 5th generation winemaker, for a very special evening as we celebrate the annual Harvest Season! Menu and details to come. 5:30PM Welcome Reception with Dinner beginning at 6pm $180 per guest. 15% off for Wente Wine Club Members. Space is limited and will sell out quickly. Reservations are required. Particpating Wineries on Montebello Road, Cupertino
Join four wineries from the iconic Santa Cruz Mountains on Montebello Road in Cupertino for a day of food, entertainment, and wine tasting.
Cost: $50
Address & Location:
Particpating Wineries on Montebello Road, Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA
Phone: (831) 685-8463
Email: contact@scmwa.com
Website: scmwa.com
Details: Join four wineries from the iconic Santa Cruz Mountains on Montebello Road in Cupertino for a day of food, entertainment, and wine tasting. Wente Estate Winery, Livermore
Wine and Music with Matt Nathanson at Wente Vineyards
Cost: $80
Address & Location:
Wente Estate Winery, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA
Phone: (510) 725-8905
Email: kelda@afandco.com
Website: wentevineyards.com
Details: Join us as he takes the audience through a journey of his songbook while shining a light on deep cuts, hits and fan favorites. Taking to the stage with his guitar, a spinning wheel and his secret weapon, Aaron Tap, Nathanson strips back the show in order to help let the songs breathe a little easier, fall on our ears a little softer and envelope our hearts more fully. Baileyana, Tangent, True Myth Tasting Room, San Luis Obispo
Enjoy an afternoon of wine, music by Billy Banzik, and food prepared by The Hurricane Kitchen Food Truck. Free to attend!
Cost: Free
Address & Location:
Baileyana, Tangent, True Myth Tasting Room, 5828 Orcutt Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA
Phone: (805) 269-8200
Email: tastingroom@nivenfamilywines.com
Website: shop.nivenfamilywines.com
Details: Enjoy an afternoon of wine and music! The Hurricane Kitchen Food Truck will be cooking a storm starting at 12pm, and local musician, Billy Manzik, will be playing from 1 to 3pm. This event is free to attend, no tickets required! Cities & sites in Bordeaux, Cadillac, Pauillac, Blaye, Bourg, Lisbourne, and Saint-Émilion, Livermore
7-night river cruise highlighting the Bordeaux region of France! Wente Vineyards will be hosting discussions to share the passion for making premium handcrafted wines!
Cost: TBD
Address & Location:
Cities & sites in Bordeaux, Cadillac, Pauillac, Blaye, Bourg, Lisbourne, and Saint-Émilion, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA
Phone: (877) 288-2202
Email: dstevens@dreamvacations.com
Website: wentevineyards.com
Details: Discover how wine is made and, of course, partake in tastings. Discover the gems of Spain’s Basque Country, including Bilbao, home to the Frank Gehry–designed Guggenheim Museum, and the stunning seaside resort, San Sebastián, before traveling to France’s wine capital, Bordeaux. Iconic châteaux, timeless vineyards and delicious wine tastings are plentiful as you visit Cadillac, Pauillac, Saint-Émilion, Libourne and Bourg. After cruising the Bordeaux region, experience the lure of the UNESCO Loire Valley before concluding your journey with an overnight stay in Paris. Learn a little, play a lot! This trip is perfect for everyone who enjoys French culture, luxury travel, and wine-led culinary experiences! Participating Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries, Santa Cruz Mountains
Passport purchasers and guests are welcomed into more than 40+ participating wineries throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Cost: $75, passports are valid for 1 year
Address & Location:
Participating Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries, Throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
Phone: (831) 685-8463
Email: contact@scmwa.com
Website: scmwa.com
Details: Four times a year, on the third Saturday of January, April, July and November, the winegrowing community of the Santa Cruz Mountains comes together to celebrate the generations of farmers, vintners and families that are the roots of this unique mountainous region. The possibilities are as varied as the wineries themselves and promise a fun, unforgettable experience. With your SCM Wine Passport (available in physical form or on the SCM mobile App) you can visit participating wineries 365 days per year during winery hours of operation as well as on Passport Celebration Days. Passport holders are welcomed into more than 40+ participating wineries throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, to redeem a tasting flight. The Lucas & Lewellen Tasting Room, Solvang
Lucas & Lewellen will host a special tasting of Christmas wines paired to beautiful Christmas cheese selections with a special chocolate tasting.
Cost: $25
Address & Location:
The Lucas & Lewellen Tasting Room, 1645 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang, CA
Phone: (805) 686-9336
Email: anjie@llwine.com
Website: www.llwine.com
Details: As the magical village of Solvang celebrates Christmas Danish-style, Lucas & Lewellen will host a special tasting of Christmas wines paired to beautiful Christmas cheese selections with a special chocolate tasting. Enjoy the music of local carolers, a hot chocolate bar, pricing specials to help with your Christmas list, Christmas music, and the unforgettable Solvang JuleFest, subject of Time Magazine’s “Most Christmas-ey Town in the U.S.” Folks will take in the season at the small town Christmas ceremony on Friday, December 6th at 5 pm with Christmas music, dancing ballerinas, and Santa visits. Jule festivities will also include a Christmas Parade, VIP Candlelight Tours, and a Living Nativity on December 7th, a "Shop, Mingle, and Jingle" event on December 7th and 8th, and a “Jule Fest Wine & Beer Walk” on December 13th and 14th. The Alisal River Grill, Solvang
A romantic wine dinner showcasing the wines of Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards.
Cost: $95/person
Address & Location:
The Alisal River Grill, 150 Alisal Road, Solvang, CA
Phone: (805) 686-9336
Email: anjie@llwine.com
Website: www.llwine.com
Details: Lucas & Lewellen will once again be celebrating Valentines Day with their wine family, this year with a Sparkling Wine reception and Valentines Winemaker Dinner at the romantic Alisal River Grill. Royce Lewellen and Louis Lucas, who will be accompanied by their lovely Valentines, will share the background story on featured wines throughout the dinner showcasing impressive culinary pairings. 
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