Winery Events - 2019 California Wine Month Go to https://discovercaliforniawines.com/california-wine-month/ for event details. Look for updates as events are being added continuously. Last updated 8/14/19

NORTH COAST

2019 Taste of Sonoma Aug. 31, 2019. Green Music Center, Sonoma State University. Cost: $150-$200 The one-day immersive lineup will include a walk-around wine tasting with 100+ wineries, tasty bites from 30+ local chefs, guided wine seminars and themed lounges.

30 Years of Alegría Sept. 1-30, 2019. ACORN Winery/Alegría Vineyards, Sonoma. Cost: Free Free tasting of ACORN's estate-grown, sustainably-farmed, field-blend wines during the month of September to celebrate California Wine Month, the beginning of harvest, and our 30th vintage!

Cave Tour and Barrel Tasting at Alexander Valley Vineyards Sept. 1-30, 2019. Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma County. Cost: Free Tour and taste inside our 25,000 square foot underground wine cave. Learn about our barrel aging program while tasting young wine from the barrels.

Explore California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay with Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery Sept. 1-30. Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery, Healdsburg. Cost: $55 Experience California Grand Cru when you book an experience during California Wine Month.

Single Vineyard Tasting Sept. 1-30, 2019, Chimney Rock Winery, Napa. Cost: $55-$65 Discover our exclusive and limited-production single vineyard wines through a tasting of a curated selection of our vineyard designate Stags Leap District AVA Cabernet Sauvignons.

Vineyard Hike at Alexander Valley Vineyards Sept. 1-30, 2019. Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma County. Cost: $50 Explore The Wetzel Family Estate vineyards, while tasting our iconic wines where they grow. During this grape to glass tour you’ll get an insider’s view.

Wine & Cheese Pairing at Alexander Valley Vineyards Sept. 1-30, 2019. Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma County. Cost: $25 A seated tasting with local artisan cheeses paired with four of our top wines, including CYRUS.

T.G.I.F.C. Wine and Pizza Fridays Sept. 6-27, 2019.Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery, Sonoma County. Cost: $20-$25 Join Ferrari-Carano for wine, wood fired pizza, corn hole and music! Fridays, 11am – 5pm

Vino & Vinyasa Sept. 6-27, 2019. Bricoleur Vineyards, Sonoma County. Cost: $20-$25 Every Friday this September, join us outdoors for an hour of yoga and an optional wine tasting afterwards.

2019 Landmark Lobster Feed Sept. 6 & 13, 2019. Landmark Vineyards, Sonoma County. Cost: $125-$150 Join Landmark Vineyards for their 4th Annual Lobster Feed. Wine tasting will begin at 6pm and once all the bibs are tied, steaming pots full of lobsters, succulent prawns and more.

Winesong Weekend 2019 Sept. 6-7, 2019. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Cost: $125-$250 Silent and live auctions, tastings of world-class wines, and a special celebration of pinot noir.

Calistoga Wine Experience Sept. 7, 2019. Napa County. Cost $75 The Calistoga Wine Experience combines all the best features of Calistoga – Premier wine, culinary offerings and a spectacular harvest setting.

Flavors of Fall at Korbel Sept. 7, 2019. Korbel Champagne Cellars, Sonoma County. Cost: $20-$25 Sample selected Korbel California champagne paired with three delicious small bites, as well as, a ride on the tram to tour the vineyards.

“Kathryn Hall” Harvest Celebration Sept. 7, 2019. HALL Wines, St. Helena, Napa Valley. Cost: $90-$225 Food, live music, dancing and of course, HALL Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Beach Boys at Rodney Strong Vineyards Sept. 7, 2019. Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County. Cost: $94 Celebrate California Wine Month with The Beach Boys!

Vineyard Walk at Dutton Ranch Sept. 8, 2019. Sonoma County. Cost: $50 Guests take a deeper dive into winegrowing with a morning vineyard walk, followed by a light brunch & wine tasting.

CA Wine Month at Pedroncelli Sept. 8-29, 2019, Pedroncelli Winery, Sonoma County. Cost: Free The four September Saturdays are for CA Wine Month: we'll feature a flagship estate wine and a food pairing September 8, 15, 22 and 29.

“Days of Summer” Centerpiece Class Sept. 12, 2019. Bricoleur Vineyards, Sonoma County. Cost: $65 Love Wine? Love Flowers? Come join us for one of our wine and floral design classes at Bricoleur Vineyards.

Wine & Pizza Friday Sept. 13 & 20, 2019. Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County. Cost: $25 Enjoy pizza from the vine-side brick oven, paired with a glass of your favorite wine.

Harvest Ball 2019 V. Sattui Winery Sept. 14, 2019. Napa Valley. Cost: $260-$285 An evening of amazing food, wine, music and dancing.

Harvest Party at Alexander Valley Vineyards Sept. 14, 2019. Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma County. Cost: $95-$110 Grape picking and stomping, bocce ball at our biggest party of the year.

Rutherford Hill Winery’s Annual Barn Bash Sept. 15, 2019. Rutherford Hill Winery, Napa. Cost: $70-$85 Kick up your heels and toast to this year's spectacular harvest. Enjoy magnificent wine, scrumptious BBQ, rockin' live music and silly carnival games.

2019 Sonoma County Wine Auction Sept. 19-21, 2019. La Crema Estate, Sonoma County. Cost: $2,500 The Sonoma County Wine Auction is an opportunity to acquire some of county’s top wines and bid on incredible, once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences for charity.

Americana Evening on the Green Sept. 21, 2019. Rodney Strong Vineyards, Sonoma County. Cost: Free Enjoy brick-oven pizza prepared next to the vines while sipping on your favorite wines and listening to live music on the Concert Green.

Annual Harvest Party at Merryvale Vineyards Sept. 21, 2019. Merryvale Vineyards, Napa County. Cost: $65 See first hand how Napa's 2019 harvest is progressing. Guests will enjoy live music and light bites served alongside Merryvale and Starmont wines.

Lake County Wine Auction Sept. 21, 2019. Chacewater Winery, Lake County. Cost: $150 The Lake County Wine Alliance is a cooperative composed of Lake County wineries, winegrape growers, vineyard owners, related businesses, and community supporters. Join us for the auction, dinner and wine!

Ranch-to-Table Dinner Sept. 21, 2019. Six Sigma Ranch & Winery, Lake County. Cost: $95-$125 Join us for our Fourth and Final Ranch-to-Table Dinner of the year, Featuring Six Sigma Ranch Pasture-Raised Pork and Estate Wines not to be missed!

Mushroom Day at Dutton Goldfield Sept. 28, 2019. Dutton-Goldfield Winery, Sonoma County. Cost: $20 Enjoy a seminar on mushroom cultivation, with a mushroom-friendly wine tasting.

The Adventure Pinot Sept. 28, 2019. Virginia Dare Winery, Geyserville. Cost: $50 Come and enjoy all things Pinot at Virginia Dare's Adventure Pinot Event! Wine, Food, Live Music and more!

Trefethen’s Harvest Boot Camp Sept. 28, 2019. Trefethen Family Vineyards, Napa Valley. Cost: $200 Join Trefethen’s harvest crew for in-depth vineyard and harvest experience.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY & SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS

Barrels of Corralitos Sept. 1, 2019. The Corralitos Wine Trail Members. Cost: $75- $100 Visit six wineries for an afternoon of special wine tasting, food and entertainment!

Harvest Wine Celebration @ Charles R Vineyards Sept. 1, 2019. Charles R Vineyards, Livermore. Cost: $40 Livermore Valley wineries celebrate the exciting crush season, each winery hosts activities including wine tasting, arts, crafts, and music.

Livermore Valley Harvest Wine Celebration Sept. 1, 2019. Wineries throughout Livermore Valley. Cost: $40 Valley wineries celebrate the exciting crush season and 38 years of the Harvest Wine Celebration.

Cabernet Sundays at Barterra Sept. 1-29, 2019. Barterra Winery, Half Moon Bay. Cost: $25 per glass Cabernet Sundays - special price on glasses and bottles every Sunday in September

Music at the Vineyards Sept. 1-29, 2019, Thursdays. Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains. Cost: Free Every Thursday in September, enjoy an outdoor concert while sipping fine estate wines at Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards.

California Wine Month at San Francisco Wine School Sept. 1-30, 2019. San Francisco Wine School, South San Francisco. Cost: Varies September is California Wine Month—dive into the California wine scene by jumping into these educational experiences.

Josh Groban at Wente Estate Winery Sept. 6, 2019. Wente Estate Winery, Livermore. Cost: $149-$279 Don't miss GRAMMY nominated singer, song-writer, and actor Josh Groban!

Santa Clara Valley Fall Passport Sept. 6, 2019. Santa Clara Valley Wineries. Cost: $50-$100 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.

Love Livermore Live Sept. 7, 2019. Darcie Kent Vineyards, Livermore. Cost: $45 Enjoy the best of Livermore's melodies, wines and beers, food, and most of all, the incredible people who make up the Livermore community.

Walk with the Winemaker Sept. 7, 2019. Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains. Cost: Free. 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!

Pinot Noir & Chardonnay Harvest Dinner Sept. 8, 2019. Deer Park Ranch, Aptos. Cost: $150 Join SCMWA at Deer Park Ranch, home to Lester Estate Wines, for an evening under the stars.

Wine Excursion at A Green Winery Sept. 9, 2019. Captain Vineyards, Moraga. Cost: $44 Two hour tour wine experience, starting at the vineyard comparing clusters of grapes, ending at the cellar with selected cheese pairing & barrel wine tasting.

The Doobie Brothers at Wente Estate Winery Sept. 11, 2019. Wente Estate Winery, Livermore. Cost: $149-$279 The Doobie Brothers Concert at Wente Vineyards.

Fleetwood Mask at Wente Estate Winery Sept. 14, 2019. Wente Estate Winery, Livermore. Cost: $30-$135 Fleetwood Mask concert at Wente Vineyards!

Capitola Art & Wine Festival Sept. 14-15, 2019. Various Capitola locations, Santa Cruz County. Cost: Free Art, wine, music and food in charming Capitola Village overlooking Monterey Bay.

Aver Family Vineyards 2016 Grenache Release Sept. 20-22, 2019. Santa Clara Valley. Cost: Free To celebrate International Grenache Day, we are releasing our 2016 Family Album Grenache. Join the festivities.

Livermore Valley Wine Auction Sept. 21, 2019. Wente Vineyards, Livermore. Cost: $275-$2,500 The Livermore Valley Wine Auction is a stunning evening offering insider’s access to the warm hospitality of Livermore Valley Wine Country.

Fourth Friday Free Concert with Spencer James Sept. 27, 2019. Charles R Vineyards, Livermore. Cost: Free Wine-down for the weekend with a picnic on our garden patio at our Free Concert with Spencer James.

Eat Drink Play Sept. 28, 2019. Downtown Los Gatos. Cost: Free 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!

Ukulele Jam & Open Mic With Steve Kritzer Sept. 28, 2019. Charles R Vineyards, Livermore. Cost: Free We be jammin! Ukulele Jam & Open Mic on our garden patio, families welcome!

MONTEREY TO SANTA BARBARA

Pinot & Pups Sept. 1, 2019. Gainey Vineyard, Santa Barbara County. Cost: $30 Join us for our Gainey Pinot Noir flight with your pups!

Blind Tasting Flights at Scheid Vineyards Sept. 1-30, 2019. Scheid Vineyards, Carmel-By-The-Sea location, Monterey County. Cost: $15 Visit Scheid Vineyards and test your wine knowledge with a blind tasting while learning about California wines.

Blind Tasting Flights at Scheid Vineyards Sept. 1-30, 2019. Scheid Vineyards, Greenfield location, Monterey County. Cost: $15 Visit Scheid Vineyards and test your wine knowledge with a blind tasting while learning about California wines.

California Wine Month at Vina Robles Sept. 1-30, 2019. Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery, Paso Robles. Cost: Varies Celebrate California Wine Month with new release tastings and cheese pairings, plus big savings on 6+ bottles of all Vina Robles Estate Series wines.

Celebrate California Wine Month with Foxen Sept. 1-30, 2019. Foxen Vineyard & Winery, Santa Barbara. Cost: N/A We are offering an extra 5% discount on any purchase of 6 bottles or more through the month of September.

Harvest Tour and Tasting Sept. 1-30, 2019. Tolosa, San Luis Obispo. Cost: $35-$45 Experience the excitement of California's wine grape harvest. Book a must-see Harvest Tour and Tasting to obverse Tolosa's artisanal approach to winemaking.

Taste and Talk with Elizabeth Schneider Sept. 5, 2019. Broken Earth Winery, Paso Robles. Cost: $40 Join us in discussing Paso Robles AVA in comparison with world regions.

Wine-Down Friday at Baileyana Sept. 6, 2019. Baileyana, Tangent, True Myth Tasting Room, San Luis Obispo County. Cost: Free Enjoy a sunset glass or your favorite wine and something delicious from a food truck, while listening to live music

JUSTIN Starlight Dinner Sept. 7, 2019. JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Paso Robles. Cost: $200-$250 Dine under the stars and be dazzled by the stunning starscapes at JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery.

Magical Mystery Monterey Wine Tours (Monterey Wine Country) Sept. 7, 2019. Carmel Valley AVA, Monterey County. Cost: $125 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!

Taste of the Town Santa Barbara Sept. 8, 2019. Riviera Park Gardens, Santa Barbara. Cost: $125-$140 Santa Barbara’s original tasting event featuring the area’s finest wineries, breweries, restaurants and caterers.

Flying Goat Cellars 20th Harvest Celebration Sept. 14, 2019. Flying Goat Cellars Winery, Santa Barbara. Cost: $50 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.

Harvest Hands 2019 Sept. 14, 2019. Melville Winery, Santa Barbara. Cost: $100 Have you ever wondered what harvest is really like? Join Chad Melville for foot stomping, punch downs, pressing and more at Harvest Hands 2019!

Second Saturdays in the Haley Corridor Sept. 14. Multiple wineries, Santa Barbara. Cost: Free Spend an evening exploring the wineries, breweries, restaurants, and more of the Haley Corridor in Santa Barbara.

Brochelle Vineyards Annual Fall Winemaker Dinner Sept. 21, 2019. Blue Oak Barn, Paso Robles. Cost: $149-$169 Authentic, rustic farm-to-table experience hosted at the Blue Oak Barn, featuring exquisite culinary creations by Chef Monson.

Sunday Funday at Baileyana Sept. 22, 2019. Baileyana, Tangent, True Myth Tasting Room, San Luis Obispo County. Cost: Free Enjoy an afternoon of wine, music and Javed Kabab Paradise Food Truck.

Downtown SLO Sip ‘n Saunter Sept. 27, 2019. Downtown San Luis Obispo. Cost: $55 Sip ‘n Saunter is a memorable evening of beverage and food tastings offered in Downtown San Luis Obispo’s diverse shops and locations.

Live Music at Carr Winery with the Mark Tesla Band Sept. 27, 2019. Carr Winery, Santa Barbara. Cost: Free Stop by Carr Winery Friday for live tunes by the Mark Tesla Band, a local group with a big sound!

Get Your Boots Dirty at the Lucas & Lewellen Vineyard Tour Sept. 28, 2019. Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, Solvang. Cost: $85 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.

INLAND VALLEYS

White Gold at Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards Sept. 1-30, 2019. Acquiesce Winery, Lodi. Cost: $10 Do you love white wine? Join us in September - Thursday through Monday - when all wines poured are Double Gold or Gold medal award winners!

Follow the Grape - Cultivate Your Tasting Knowledge! Sept. 7-28, 2019. Harney Lane Winery, Lodi. Cost: $10 Every Saturday in September, follow the Grape - cultivate your tasting knowledge in our Tasting Room.

Lodi Grape Festival Sept. 12-15, 2019, Lodi Event Center. Cost: Varies Featuring live music, wine tasting and family-friendly activities.

Madera Wine Trail's California Wine Month Celebration Sept. 20, 2019. Toca Madera Winery, Madera. Cost: $25-$35 Wine tasting with wineries, appetizers from local restaurants/food producers, live music.

Harvest Experience – Tour, Breakfast & Wine Sept. 21, 2019. LangeTwins Family Winery & Vineyards, Lodi. Cost: $40 The 2019 harvest is here! Join us for a behind the scenes look into harvest within our winery.

Barbera Release Event Sept. 22, 2019. Oak Farm Vineyards, Lodi. Cost: Free Join us for the release of our 2017 Estate Barbera and 2017 Barbera!

Thomas Allen Vineyards & Winery Presents…Sunset Saturday- Music on the back patio! Sept. 28, 2019.Thomas Allen Vineyards & Winery, Lodi. Cost: $5 Sunset Saturday with Acoustic Measures! Join us for an evening of fabulous music and wine!

SIERRA FOOTHILLS

WINEderlust Sept. 7, 2019. Placerville, El Dorado County. Cost: $28-$40 El Dorado Winery Association present a day on the river with winemakers, bands, food trucks and artists beach-side on the American River.

Dine in the Vines at Andis Wines Sept. 13, 2019, Plymouth County. Cost: $85 Andis Wines is partnering with Taste Restaurant to create an intimate dining experience in the vineyard.

Barbera Festival in Amador County Sept. 14, 2019. Terra d’Oro Winery Meadow, Amador County. Cost: $25-$65 An outdoor wine and food festival focusing on Barbera wines with more than 70 wineries from all over California.

Sample the Sierra Sept. 14, 2019. Bijou Community Park, South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County. Cost: $45-$55 Sample Sierra Nevada’s food, wine, beer, spirits, produce & art.

Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival Sept. 20, 2019. Northstar California Resort, Nevada County. Cost: Varies Lake Tahoe's food, wine, spirit and brew festival at Northstar.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

The Taste Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2019. Paramount Pictures Studios, Hollywood. Cost $115-$190 Enjoy unbelievable food, wine seminars and cooking demos from every corner of L.A.

Wine Month, 2019 Sept. 1-30, 2019. Woof 'n Rose Winery, San Diego County. Cost: $8 Each week in September, Woof 'n Rose Winery will feature a different wine purchase discount. Watch our vineyards ripen in preparation for this year's harvest Library Wine Weekend @ Hungry Hawk Vineyards September 6-8, 2019. Hungry Hawk Vineyards & Winery, San Diego County. Cost: $15 A unique opportunity is coming this September 6th-8th! From the Private Reserve of the Embly Family, we are featuring a Library Wine Weekend!

Live Music @ Hungry Hawk Vineyards Sept. 7-29, 2019. Hungry Hawk Vineyards & Winery, San Diego County. Cost: Free Saturdays and Sundays in September, live music featuring The JourneyBirds, Father & Son, Andrew Parker Davis and Mike McGill from 2:30 - 5:30 PM. Tasting Room Hours 12:00 - 6:00 PM.

Ramona Grape Stomp Sept. 14, 2019. Ramona Ranch Vineyard & Winery, San Diego County. Cost $10 Grape stomping fun with Ramona Ranch Vineyards and Winery at the Ramona Grape Stomp.

Temecula Valley CRUSH Sept. 28, 2019. Monte De Oro Winery, Temecula Valley. Cost: $89-$109 Mix and mingle with winery owners and winemakers at this walk-about tasting of culinary delights and award-winning Temecula wines.

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