Carr Winery, Santa Barbara
Who's ready for the weekend?
Cost: Free admission, 21+
Address & Location:
Carr Winery, 414 N. Salsipuedes Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Phone: (805) 965-7985
Email: info@carrwinery.com
Website: carrwinery.com
Details: Kick off your Friday night at Carr Winery listening to live music by the Conner Cherland Trio and sipping on Carr wines from 6-8pm. With a blend of styles from Americana, to indie/folk, to soul music, Conner Cherland’s voice compares with present-day singers like Hozier, Ed Sheeran, and Shakey Graves. Free admission, 21+. Carr Winery, Santa Barbara
Stop by Carr Winery this Sunday to taste the lineup of debut Pinot Noirs.
Cost: Free
Address & Location:
Carr Winery, 414 N. Salsipuedes Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Phone: (805) 965-7985
Email: info@carrwinery.com
Website: carrwinery.com
Details: The day is here... we're uncorking the highly-anticipated 2017 Pinot Noir releases, firing up the pizza ovens with Lucca Truck, and throwing out all the stops for our Pinot & Pizza Party — an unmissable kickoff to spring, sunshine, and the latest Carr wine! Enjoy live music by Key Party while tasting through the lineup of our debut Pinot Noirs, newly-bottled this month. Free admission and open to non-club members — so bring a friend (or 4)! Scheid Vineyards Estate and Carmel Tasting Room, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Celebrating Down to Earth Month with special happenings in both tasting rooms all month long.
Cost: n/a
Address & Location:
Scheid Vineyards Estate and Carmel Tasting Room, 1972 Hobson Avenue, Greenfield and 7th & San Carlos, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Phone: (831) 455-9990
Email: contact@scheidvineyards.com
Website: www.scheidvineyards.com
Details: As a family-owned winery, we are committed to sustainability throughout the operations at Scheid Vineyards and look forward to celebrating Down to Earth Month with special happenings in both tasting rooms all month long. Visit our 100% wind-powered winery and tasting rooms for special tastings, sustainable pairings, wind turbine photo ops, and more! Follow us on social media for updates. Big White House and John Evan Cellars, Livermore
Toast to Mother Earth and help our local pollinators!
Cost: 0.00
Address & Location:
Big White House and John Evan Cellars, 6800 Greenville Road, Livermore, CA
Phone: (925) 449-1976
Email: news@bigwhitehouse.com
Website: bigwhitehouse.com
Details: We toast Mother Earth during Down to Earth Month in April. Come raise your glass as you gaze across the estate Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard beginning to bud. Make a wish and sprinkle, or toss if the mood strikes, some wild flower seeds along our patio's edge. Be green and cycle over to taste our upcoming new barrel samples and we will donate your tasting fee to an “Earthly” charity. Tasting room fees apply to taste. Various Wineries in San Luis Obispo County, Paso Robles
Want to make a difference for homeless pets? Take part in a weekend of wine tasting & stock up on some of the area's fine wines.
Cost: Various
Address & Location:
Various Wineries in San Luis Obispo County, Spring St, Paso Robles, CA
Website: www.wine4paws.com
Details: Want to make a difference for homeless pets? Take part in a weekend of wine tasting and stock up on some of the area's fine wines. Almost 100 participating wineries, an olive oil company, a brewery, and TWO restaurants will be sharing their weekend's proceeds with the dogs and cats of Woods. What better way to help Woods continue to care for homeless animals in our community who deserve loving homes? Get out and enjoy the weekend while supporting a great cause! Do your part "Helping homeless pets, one glass at a time." Halter Ranch, Paso Robles
Join Halter Ranch’s Vineyard Manager, Lucas Pope, on a walking tour of our sustainable vineyard.
Cost: $20
Address & Location:
Halter Ranch, 8910 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles, CA
Website: www.halterranch.com
Oracle Park, San Francico
We've reserved the Audi Legends Club for Honig’s annual opening weekend Giants game!
Cost: $200 member/$225 non member
Address & Location:
Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francico, CA
Phone: (707) 963-5618
Email: rapha@honigwine.com
Website: www.honigwine.com
Details: We've reserved the Audi Legends Club for Honig’s annual opening weekend Giants game! Join us in our very own premium suite in the club level at Oracle Park, for an amazing afternoon as the Giants take on the Tampa Bay Rays. The suite comes fully catered with your ballpark favorites throughout the length of the game, along with an incredible lineup of Honig wines. Make sure to wear your #10 jersey - it’s Evan Longoria bobblehead day! This event is sure to be a home run. Don’t strike out, grab your tickets today! Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, Saratoga, CA
Go from grape to glass in about an hour's walk with Winemaker Bill Cooper and learn why Cooper-Garrod's Sustainable and Organic certifications make a difference.
Cost: Tour is complimentary; $15 tasting fee for flight of 5 wines afterward
Address & Location:
Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, 22645 Garrod Road, Saratoga, CA, CA
Phone: (408) 867-7116
Email: events@cgv.com
Website: www.cgv.com
Details: Join Winemaker Bill Cooper and see the full scope of grape growing and wine making on property farmed by the family since 1893. Learn the evolution of generational family agriculture, the nuances of Organic grape growing, and the reasons why Cooper-Garrod believes in Sustainability throughout its operations. Walk in the Gravel Ridge Chardonnay Vineyard to see spring vines up close and personal. Find out why efficiencies matter in the crush pad. Take in the wonderful aromas of the barrel room. Novice or oenophile alike, all are welcome, as are your questions. Your ultimate goal? The Tasting Room, of course, to see what comes of it all! The tour is complimentary; $15 tasting fee for flight of five wines. Kindly email events@cgv.com or call (408) 867-7116 so we know to expect you. Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, Saratoga
Want to see Sustainability in action? Join a "Down to Earth" Trail Ride at Cooper-Garrod
Cost: 85
Address & Location:
Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, 22645 Garrod Rd, Saratoga, CA
Phone: (408) 867-7116
Email: events@cgv.com
Website: www.cgv.com
Details: This unique, weekend-only opportunity explores sustainability in action as you enjoy an hour-long horseback ride with organic vineyard views and panoramas across Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay. Afterward, mosey over to the Tasting Room and savor a flight of Estate wines in your souvenir glass. Bring a picnic or purchase cheeses and antipasto from the ‘frig in the Tasting Room and relax on the patio at this historic working ranch. Available every April Saturday and Sunday except Easter day. Make reservations by 4 p.m. Thursday before the weekend you wish to visit by emailing events@cgv.com or calling (408) 867-7116. Silver Mountain Vineyards, Los Gatos
Organic Wine Trail to Silver Mountain
Cost: $10
Address & Location:
Silver Mountain Vineyards, 269 Silver Mountain Drive, Los Gatos, CA
Phone: (408) 353-2278
Email: info@silvermtn.com
Website: silvermtn.com
Details: Follow the Organic Wine Trail on Saturdays, 12-5, to Silver Mountain above Los Gatos to learn about their organic vineyards and earth-friendly facility while wine tasting with majestic, mountain-top views overlooking Monterey Bay. Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, Saratoga, CA
7th season of "Music at the Vineyards" kicks off with Hootenanny performing acoustic versions of your favorite pop and rock music on the patio!
Cost: Free admission; wine for purchase
Address & Location:
Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, 22645 Garrod Road, Saratoga, CA, CA
Phone: (408) 867-7116
Email: events@cgv.com
Website: www.cgv.com
Details: Live music and fine estate wine - what a great way to relax on a Sunday afternoon, right?!! Spring heralds the start of Cooper-Garrod's 7th season "Music at the Vineyards", and the pop and rock sounds of Hootenanny begin it all on April 7, 1-4 p.m. Bring friends, bring a picnic, or purchase cheeses and salumi from the 'frig in our Tasting Room to go alongside the lovely wines you'll find here. Each Sunday afternoon, it's like a private little concert from another group. Find the season line-up at www.cgv.com/dyn/music. Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, Saratoga, CA
Join Ramblin' Bill Bosworth to walk our hillside trails and look at the varied flora, fauna, and wildlife with whom our vineyards share the ranch.
Cost: Tour is complimentary; $15 tasting fee for flight of 5 wines afterward
Address & Location:
Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, 22645 Garrod Road, Saratoga, CA, CA
Phone: (408) 867-7116
Email: events@cgv.com
Website: www.cgv.com
Details: Co-located with Garrod Farms Riding Stable, Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards is a historic property farmed by generations of the same family since 1893. Led by our Eco-Docent Ramblin' Bill Bosworth - who's married to one of the fun cousins who live and work here - this tour looks at much more than vineyards. Our hillsides are home to wonderful plants and include wildlife corridors for the animals. This gentle hillside walk takes it all in plus includes some family lore! Comfortable shoes for dirt trails are advised; water bottle, sun hat and sunscreen at your discretion. The tour is complimentary; $15 tasting fee for flight of five wines afterward. Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, Saratoga, CA
Live music on the patio as you enjoy Cooper-Garrod's fine estate wines! Crowd pleasing Dolce Musica performs their pop/rock/jazz covers plus original music April 14.
Cost: Free admission; wine for purchase
Address & Location:
Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, 22645 Garrod Road, Saratoga, CA, CA
Phone: (408) 867-7116
Email: events@cgv.com
Website: www.cgv.com
Details: Cooper-Garrod's series of "Music at the Vineyards" has really caught on, and we're pleased to showcase Dolce Musica on April 14 with their pop/rock/jazz covers plus original music, 1-4 p.m. Bring friends, bring a picnic, or purchase cheeses and salumi from the 'frig in our Tasting Room to go alongside the lovely estate wines you'll find here. Each Sunday afternoon, it's like a private little concert from another group. Find the season line-up at www.cgv.com/dyn/music. Clos LaChance, San Martin
Beautiful surroundings await you at Clos LaChance for a morning yoga class in the vines followed by wine tasting.
Cost: $35 ($25 for members)
Address & Location:
Clos LaChance, 1 Hummingbird Lane, San Martin, CA
Website: dotcal.com
Details: Beautiful views, golden hillsides and lush vineyards await you at Clos LaChance, a certified, sustainable wine grower. Add to this outdoor yoga that will help you breath and open, gently stretching and unwinding, moving through flow and twists, then grounding you in balance and rest. After yoga head to the tasting room for the opportunity to try reserve wines. Yoga 9:30 am-10:45 am followed by wine tasting. Please bring a mat and water bottle. Dress for outdoors; we will be indoors in the winter. Captain Vineyards, Moraga
Captain Vineyards, the first green winery in Contra Costa County, offering tour, barrel tasting and artisanal cheers pairing with the winemaker.
Cost: $44
Address & Location:
Captain Vineyards, 1969 Joseph Drive, Moraga, CA
Phone: (925) 330-2440
Email: sal@captainvineyards.com
Website: www.captainvineyards.com
Details: At Captain Vineyards, we have vineyard classes running throughout the year. Second Sunday of each month, 1:00-3:00 p.m., register online through the Orinda, Moraga, or Lafayette park and recreation. Join us to learn about vineyard management, wine chemistry, and our sustainable practices. Ridge Vineyards - Monte Bello, Cupertino
Join us as we celebrate the benefits of organic farming on Saturday, April 20th with a special flight of wines made entirely from organically grown grapes.
Cost: $15/ no charge to Wine Club members
Address & Location:
Ridge Vineyards - Monte Bello, 17100 Montebello Road , Cupertino, CA
Phone: (408) 687-3233
Email: wine@ridgewine.com
Website: www.ridgewine.com
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 with many organic and sustainable wines.
Cost: 75.00 , Passports are valid for 1 year
Address & Location:
Participating Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries, Throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
Phone: (831) 684-8463
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. Concannon Vineyard, Livermore
Are you hungry and thirsty for a great evening out? The kind that can lead to a story worth telling later on?
Cost: $60-70
Address & Location:
Concannon Vineyard, 4590 Tesla Road, Livermore, CA
Phone: (925) 456-2505
Email: events@concannonvineyard.com
Details: Expect the unexpected in these interactive, engaging and educational wine classes with Concannon Vineyard Estate Sommelier, LeeAnn Kaufman. What makes a great wine and food pairing? Balance between the taste of the wine and the ingredients in the dish. Learn the complex science and fundamentals behind pairing wine with food while having fun and breaking rules! Castoro Cellars, Templeton
Join us for an Earth Day Celebration Weekend at Castoro Cellars featuring live music, education, local vendors, art, vineyard tours and more!
Cost: Saturday festival is FREE, Wine Tasting $10/pp, free to wine club members. Sunday Organic Lunch & Vineyard Tour & Tasting $80 by reservation only
Address & Location:
Castoro Cellars, 1315 N. Bethel Road, Templeton, CA
Phone: (805) 238-0725
Email: events@castorocellars.com
Website: www.castorocellars.com
Details: Earth Day Celebration Weekend, April 27th & 28th! On Saturday Castoro's beautiful tasting room grounds will be transformed into a festival celebrating Earth Day from 12-4pm featuring live music by Dante Marsh, educational demonstrations, vineyard tours, local organic food samples, craft vendors and art. Lunch available by Bethel Rd Kitchen. Wine Tasting $10/pp. Family-friendly! On Sunday enjoy an Organic Lunch in the Vines by Chef Nick Otto, followed by a comprehensive Whale Rock Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting highlighting our certified organic, sustainable and biodynamic vineyard practices. 12-3PM 21+, sorry no children or dogs. $80/pp (limit 20 guests) Fort Mason Center, Gallery 308, San Francisco
Join us for an annual swirl through the region’s diverse showcase of fine wines, artisanal foods, enchanting destinations and unique experiences. Take a deep dive into our epic Pinot Noirs, robust reds, crisp whites and bring-it-on bubbles.
Cost: $60
Address & Location:
Fort Mason Center, Gallery 308, 2 Marina Blvd, Bldg A, San Francisco, CA
Email: info@mendowine.com
Website: tastemendo.com
Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, Saratoga, CA
Kick back, relax with the Johnny Neri Duo's classic and contemporary rock tunes on April 28, 1-4 p.m. on the patio at Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards!
Cost: Free admission; wine for purchase
Address & Location:
Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, 22645 Garrod Road, Saratoga, CA, CA
Phone: (408) 867-7116
Email: events@cgv.com
Website: www.cgv.com
Details: Cooper-Garrod features the Johnny Neri Duo at "Music at the Vineyards" on April 28, 1-4 p.m. playing classic and contemporary rock tunes. Bring friends, bring a picnic, or purchase cheeses and salumi from the 'frig in our Tasting Room to go alongside the lovely estate wines you'll find here. Each Sunday afternoon, it's like a private little concert from another group. Find the season line-up at www.cgv.com/dyn/music. South San Francisco Conference Center, S SAN FRANCISCO
Sommeliers Choice Awards is the first international wine competition within the United States that would be judged entirely by sommeliers only.
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: $120
Address & Location:
South San Francisco Conference Center, 255 South Airport Boulevard South, San Francisco, California, S SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Phone: (855) 481-1112
Email: info@sommelierschoiceawards.com
Website: sommelierschoiceawards.com
Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga
Sip, sample and bid! Taste over 150 wines from 40+ Santa Cruz Mountains vintners and bid on over 200 wine lots in the silent auction.
Cost: $75-$125 (Early Bird), $95-$145(after April 1st)
Address & Location:
Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga, CA
Phone: (831) 685-8463
Email: contact@scmwa.com
Website: scmwa.com
Details: Sip, sample and bid! Meander Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga, enjoy an individual picnic lunch as you taste over 150 wines from 40+ Santa Cruz Mountains vintners and bid on over 200 wine lots in the silent auction. Grand Tasting (General Admission) 1:00pm- 4:00pm Ticket includes personal picnic lunch. Early Bird pricing ($75) for the Grand Tasting (General Admission) ends April 1. Grand Tasting (VIP) 12:00pm- 4:00pm Early 12pm entrance includes 1 hour advanced entry as well as an oyster and sparkling wine bar, personal picnic lunch. Early Bird pricing ($125) for the Grand Tasting (VIP) ends April 1. Chase Palm Park Beachside, Santa Barbara
This is CWF’s signature wine event. Wine loves pour into Santa Barbara’s sun-splashed beachside location for a day of sun, sea, wine, food, and music.
Cost: $70-$115
Address & Location:
Chase Palm Park Beachside, 236 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA
Website: www.californiawinefestival.com
Details: This is CWF’s signature wine event. Thousands of wine lovers pour into Santa Barbara’s sun-splashed beachside location for a day of sun, sea, wine, food, and music. Wine oenophiles will find hundreds of fine wines, regional craft brews and a dizzying variety of foods to sample. Artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, chocolates and more! A live band keeps the beat for this all-day feast for the senses where wine and food are king and queen. 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. 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. 
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