Carr Winery, Santa Barbara
Join us Friday night for live music by guitarist Teresa Russell, joined by vocalist Tom Buenger!
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: To describe her as "the most awesome female rock guitarist… ever!" is simply an understatement – Teresa Russell is one of the best guitarists out there, male or female. She has performed all over the world and has shared the stage with guitar rockers such as Johnny Winter, Walter Trout, Carl Verheyen, Corby Yates and others. This Friday, she will be performing acoustic, blues, folk, gospel, and rock at Carr Winery, joined by the amazing Tom Buenger on vocals, harmonica, and cajon. Free admission, 21+. 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
A Rare Opportunity to Savor the Bounty of Mendocino County. More than 30 wineries will showcase and sample new releases at Fort Mason, SF.
Cost: $60
Address & Location:
Fort Mason Center, Gallery 308, 2 Marina Blvd, Bldg A, San Francisco, CA
Phone: (707) 901-7629
Email: byrne@mendowine.com
Website: www.mendowine.com
Details: Join more than 30 Mendocino Winegrowers 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 epic Pinot Noirs, robust reds, crisp whites and bring-it-on bubbles. Pack home a cache of collectibles at this intimate celebration of the people and products who define the Mendocino difference. A discovery no palate can resist! Great wines and happy times!
Mendocino County has a high enrollment of green certifications for sustainable, organic, biodynamic and Fish Friendly farming. 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. Carr Winery, Santa Barbara
Check out the Wood, Stone & Bone series at Carr Winery this May.
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: The Summer Art Series returns to Carr Winery in Santa Barbara in May 2019 with featured artists Ryan Dafoe, Russel Dafoe, Blake Rankin and Nathan Hunt. The Wood, Stone & Bone series will run from May 11, 2019 to June 8, 2019 with an opening artist reception on Saturday, May 11 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Sip wines by the glass and meet the artists. Free admission, 21+. Baileyana Winery, San Luis Obispo
Join us for a tour of our winery with our winemaker, Rob Takigawa!
Cost: $65
Address & Location:
Baileyana Winery, 4915 Orcutt Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA
Phone: (805) 269-8200
Email: tastingroom@nivenfamilywines.com
Website: shop.nivenfamilywines.com
Details: Join us for a tour of our winery with our winemaker, Rob Takigawa! This informative, behind-the-scenes outing will allow you to check out our crush pad, meander through our tank and barrel rooms, and sample wines while enjoying hors d'oeuvres along the way. Concluding with a light lunch and a choice of our delicious wines, this is sure to be an experience to remember! 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. Downtown Menlo Park, Menlo Park
The Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association presents the Taste of the Mountains Wine Walk on Saturday, June 1 in Downtown Menlo Park from 2-5:30pm.
Cost: $49
Address & Location:
Downtown Menlo Park, Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park, CA
Phone: (831) 685-8463
Email: contact@scmwa.com
Website: scmwa.com
Details: The Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association presents the Taste of the Mountains Wine Walk on Saturday, June 1 in Downtown Menlo Park from 2-5:30pm. All ticket proceeds from the event will benefit the Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation. Enjoy wines from small, local boutique wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains poured in various designated tasting locations up and down Santa Cruz Avenue. Check in for your wristband, glass, and a map of the pouring locations – then enjoy an afternoon of tasting and discovering. Purchase your favorites from the bottle booth and Stay downtown for a dinner or movie to follow! Aptos Village, Aptos
Join us in the heart of Aptos Village for an afternoon of tasting delicious, local Santa Cruz Mountains wines.
Cost: $35
Address & Location:
Aptos Village, 8050 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA
Phone: (831) 685-8463
Email: contact@scmwa.com
Website: scmwa.com
Details: Join us in the heart of Aptos Village for an afternoon of tasting delicious, local Santa Cruz Mountains wines. All proceeds benefit Rio Del Mar Elementary, Mar Vista Elementary and Valencia Elementary. 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. 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 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. 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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