Below are the list of in-person events from California Wineries for 2021.
IN-PERSON EVENTS
North Coast
Vineyard Hikes at AVV
August 12-September 12, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Healdsburg
Join AVV on a grape to glass tour to explore the vineyards while tasting wines where they grow.
Sparkling Wine & Lady M Cake Experience with Baccarat
August 20-September 20, Raymond Vineyards, Saint Helena
Enjoy a sumptuous experience as Lady M Cake Boutique and Baccarat partner to bring their luxury cake truck to wine country.
BottleRock Napa Valley
September 3-5, Napa Valley Expo, Napa
Experience Napa Valley wine, beer, music, art and restaurants the 2021 festival. Acts include Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, and many more.
Harvest Tasting and Jarcuterie
September 4, Six Sigma Ranch and Winery, Lower Lake
Enjoy a special harvest tasting with complementary “jarcuterie”—charcuterie arranged in a jar.
Vineyard Tour in a Pinzgauer
September 4, Six Sigma Ranch and Winery, Lower Lake
Take a one-hour Pinzgauer Tour of Diamond Mine Vineyard.
Landmark Vineyards Lobster Feed
September 10, Landmark Vineyards, Kenwood
Join the winery for the 5th Annual Lobster Feed at Landmark’s Kenwood Estate.
Schitt’s Creek @ Capo Creek Harvest Celebration
September 11, Capo Creek Winery, Healdsburg
Get your Schitt’s Creek costumes on to feast, sip and listen to live music. Meet owner/winemaker Mary Roy and the rest of the family. Morning pick and grape sorting option is also available for ticket purchase.
Pinot Noir Release & Club Pick-Up
September 11, Six Sigma Ranch and Winery, Lower Lake
Join the winery for its Pinot Noir Release and Club Pick-Up event.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
September 11, Alpha Omega, St. Helena
Enjoy wine and food pairing on the Entertainment Vineyard Terrace.
Songs from Sideways the Musica
September 11-12, Buena Vista Winery, Sonoma
This Concert of Songs will debut 10 out of 18 never-performed-before songs from Rex Pickett’s “Sideways: The Musical.”
Harvest Season Crushpad Tours
September 11-October 2, Dutton Estate Winery, Sebastopol
Dive deep into the winemaking and cider production process. Dutton’s knowledgeable team will walk you through harvest in action.
Notte Italiana
September 17, V. Sattui Winery, St. Helena
This elegant evening features Michelin-starred Chef Stefano Masanti, who will dazzle tastebuds with a four-course Italian meal paired with V. Sattui’s wines.
Harvest Dinner
September 18, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg
Enjoy live music, exceptional cuisine catered by Pacific Connection and some of the finest wines Sonoma County has to offer.
Lake County Wine Auction
September 18, Chacewater Winery & Olive Mill, Kelseyville
Join in the auction and dinner, highlighted with Lake County wines.
Cooking with Cakebread: The Flavors of Spain
September 24, Cakebread Cellars, Rutherford
Come and discover the flavors of Spain. Learn how to whip up paella and tapas while sipping on Cakebread wines.
Ranch to Table Dinner – Club Event
September 25, Six Sigma Ranch and Winery, Lower Lake
Club members are invited to the Ranch to Table Dinner: four courses featuring Six Sigma’s own meats and wines.
Hands-On Harvest – Celebrate the Grape
September 25, Trefethen Family Vineyard, Napa
Sample future vintages before they’ve been bottled and enjoy lunch with Trefethen wines under the canopy of the ancient walnut tree in Katie’s Acre.
Experience Harvest at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
September 25, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Napa
Learn about the intricacies and intensity involved in harvesting Napa Valley’s finest fruit. After your harvest experience, sit down, relax and enjoy lunch al fresco.
Taste of Mount Veeder
September 26, The Great Courtyard at The Hess Collection Winery, Napa
Treat yourself to world-class wines from 30+ Mount Veeder AVA wineries at the 21st annual event.
Merryvale Annual Harvest Party
September 26, Merryvale, St. Helena
See first-hand how Napa’s 2021 harvest is progressing. Guests will enjoy music and light bites served alongside Merryvale and Starmont wines.
San Francisco Bay & Santa Cruz Mountains
Sunset Sipping & Grilled Cheese Pairing
September 10, Big White House Winery & John Evan Cellars, Livermore
Enjoy live music, plus a grilled cheese and wine pairing.
Best Shot: The Benatar Experience
September 11, Wente Vineyards, Livermore
Fronted by the incredible powerhouse vocals of Khristina Kay, Best Shot – The Benatar Experience has developed an unmistakable replication of sound and performance.
Capitola Art & Wine Festival
September 11-12, Downtown Capitola
Stroll the Festival and admire the talent of over 160 fine artists while sipping wines from 22 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries.
Vine to Wine
September 12, Wineries of Santa Clara Valley, Morgan Hill
The first annual Vine to Wine event celebrates the Santa Clara Valley Harvest season and California Wine Month.
Sunset Sipping with Live Music
September 24, Big White House Winery & John Evan Cellars, Livermore
Enjoy live music, food and wine.
Livermore Valley Wine Auction
September 25, Wente Vineyards, Livermore
Enjoy delicious bites along with an extensive selection of outstanding Livermore Valley wines, while supporting under-served local children.
Monterey to Santa Barbara
1772 Dinner in the Mission
September 1, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, San Luis Obispo
Celebrate California Wine Month with Tolosa as the winery pays homage to California wine history.
Live From Paso: The Replacements
September 3, Robert Hall Winery, Paso Robles
The Replacements will perform on the patio. Enjoy their music with a glass of wine, bite from the kitchen and lovely vineyard views.
The Wine & Cheese Experience
September 7-30, Austin Hope & Treana Tasting Cellar, Paso Robles
Hosted by Hope Family Wines & Stepladder Ranch & Creamery, the experience begins with a love story about a cheesemaker meeting a young winemaker.
Wine-Down Friday
September 10, Baileyana Winery, San Luis Obispo
Reserve a spot after hours for beautiful views, wines by the glass or by the bottle, and awesome tunes from Brian Jeffrey.
Vicki Andersen Artist Reception and Exhibit
September 10, Flying Goat Cellars Tasting Room, Lompoc
Join Flying Goat in a reception for artist Vicki Andersen. Her acrylic painting, “Sunflower Vintage,” was used for the 2011 Santa Barbara Vintners Festival poster.
Now Legally Old Enough to Drink Our Own Wine!
September 18, Flying Goat Cellars Tasting Room, Lompoc
Founded in 2000, Flying Goat Cellars is now legally old enough to drink its own wines. Celebrate the winery’s 21st birthday with wine, food and music.
St. Vincent at Vina Robles
September 22, Vina Robles, Paso Robles
St. Vincent takes Daddy’s Home on the road for an extensive American tour, including a stop at Vina Robles Amphitheatre with special guest Spoon.
Inland Valleys
Lodi Grape Festival
September 16, Lodi Event Center, Lodi
What started out as a small food festival has evolved into a four-day event filled with entertainment, food, vendors, a carnival and wine tasting.
Toast to Fall
September 18, LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyards, Acampo
Give a wine toast to avocado toast while you personalize your own set of four acrylic coasters (yours to keep) during this interactive workshop.
Sierra Foothills
Labor Day BBQ
September 4, Fenton Herriott Vineyards, Placerville
Come kick off your Labor Day weekend with live music, BBQ and wine.
10th Annual Barbera Festival
September 11, Amador Vintners at Terra D’Oro Winery, Plymouth
A celebration of the classic Italian varietal, Barbera, with 50+ producers from around California, all gathering in the beautiful vineyards of Amador County.
Hands-on Harvest
September 18-19, Fenton Herriott Vineyards, Placerville
Get an inside look at harvest at the winery.
Southern California
Rhythm on the Vine Country Series
September 2, 22 and 23, South Coast Winery, Temecula
South Coast Winery’s music series celebrates its 20th anniversary with outdoor country concerts.
Roll Out the Barrel
September 5, Danza del Sol Winey Barrel Room, Temecula
Wine barrel tasting, live music, food trucks and more.
South Coast Winery Grape Stomps
September 10-26, South Coast Winery, Temecula
Grape Stomps feature two-person teams competing for a bottle of the special 20th Anniversary Blend plus a wine flight and a case of wine.
