One of our favorite annual events was upon us once again. The Taste of Route 116 represented a great reason to drive up to the Russian River Valley and we couldn’t wait to check in with our “home” winery, Balletto Vineyards.
Creativity and art can be expressed in many forms. During our visit to Paso Robles, we enjoyed a wonderful intersection of sculpture and wine when we made our first visit to Sculpterra Winery.
It is easy to forget that there is more to a winemaking region than just wine. Sometimes, though, the past and the present are melding beautifully, like at B&E Vineyard in Paso Robles.
Our second day of winetasting in Paso Robles was going well, and that trend continued when we visited Le Vigne Winery.
With so many wineries yet to explore, sometimes it is hard to decide on the winery to visit. During our Paso Robles trip, we chose to visit Bovino Vineyards for a very unique reason!
As we explored Tin City in Paso Robles and we were thrilled to discover an amazing winery called Sans Liege Wines!
Paso Robles is home to a multitude of wonderful wineries! On a recent visit, we left the rolling hills for trendy Tin City to explore Field Recordings Wine.
Visiting long-established wineries is wonderful, and discovering new wineries is always a thrill. This tasting was a blend of the two as we visited the new Del Valle Winery.
Springtime in Livermore is host to a wide range of weather conditions. On this particular Saturday, the cool air from the bay was swooping through Livermore toward the central valley. That meant cloudless skies and moderate temperatures. It also meant random, gusty bursts of wind. We decided to take advantage of the lovely day and checked in with Omega Road Winery to catch up on their latest wines.
A beautiful spring day, perfect for some winetasting. We only had time for one winery, so we went with a favorite: Eagle Ridge Vineyard.
With Covid restrictions finally loosening, we excitedly restarted our “normal” life as expected: visiting some local wineries! Our first day out included a number of favorites, including a gem, Ruby Hill Winery.
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| May 20 |
Las Positas Vineyards in Livermore  Friday Night Concert SeriesDoors open at 5:30pm, Music begins at 6pm $20 per table cover charge Flatbreads, Charcuterie plates, and Dessert plates available for purchase May 20th Happy Minute Band |
| May 21 |
Charles R Vineyards in Livermore SPRING FLING AND WINE CLUB RELEASE PARTY May 21, 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. Gather up your friends and family and head to Charles R Vineyards’ Spring Fling and Member Release Party! Relax on the garden patio where Spring flowers are in bloom and enjoy live music with guitarist Eric Eckstein from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Marty’s Joint Food Truck will be rolling in with comfort food for the soul. Wine Club Members will be picking up their Spring Releases, including our first 2018 Coyote Red, 2019 Reserve Chardonnay and the 2018 Barbera available for Club Members only. If you’re not a Wine Club Member, check out all of the Member Benefits on our website and join today! |
Dashe Cellars in Alameda May 21st | SoCo Kitchen & Live Music Authentic New Orleans Cajun Cuisine! Can you imagine a glass of Dry Riesling paired with a crawfish etouffee? It sounds perfect to me! Plus will have Alameda's own band Spill the Wine playing their booty shaking music on the SF City View Patio. |
Eberle Winery in Paso Robles  Saturday, May 21st, 2022 | 6:30pmDine al fresco on our vineyard deck with an Italian-inspired menu curated by Chef Monson of Oak & Vine Catering. Listen to music by singer/songwriter Rolf Gehrung while enjoying appetizers and dinner paired with our award-winning Eberle wines. $160 Guests | $128 Club Members |
| May 27 |
Charles R Vineyards in Livermore FOURTH FRIDAY HIKE & TASTING WITH BRUCE May 27 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Experience the whole of Livermore Valley from a totally different perspective, the top of the hill at Charles R. The view from the top never disappoints – no matter the weather, the temperature, the steepness or the wind factor – this special place is simply beautiful. Dick and Bonnie have been generous enough to share this little-known part of the property with us, and we are excited to share the space with those willing to make the trek. Mileage: 1 mile (round trip), Elevation: 300ft, Difficulty: Intermediate Join Bruce each 4th Friday for a morning hike up the hill. We will share a taste of wine at the top to quench our thirst, then finish up with a full flight once we’re back to the garden patio. Reservation Only, Limited Space: $15 Club Members, $30 Public Click here for more info |
| May 29 |
Omega Road Winery in Livermore IT’S OUR ANNIVERSARY! Time flies, Friends, and we can’t believe that it’s been 5 years since we opened the doors of Omega Road Winery to the public. We’ve loved crafting beautiful wine and, more, sharing it with each of you. Join in the celebration by making your reservation for Sunday, May 29. We’re excited to be hosting the Mego Kitchen who will be preparing amazing treats for all. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! |
| Jun 10 |
Eberle Winery in Paso Robles  Friday, June 10th, 2022 | 6:30pm to 8:30pmJoin Gary Eberle on our vineyard deck for our sunset supper with a delightful seafood menu prepared by Cahoots Catering Co. Enjoy the soulful, feel-good music of Emily Smith. First glass of Eberle wine included. Additional wine is available for purchase by glass or bottle. $100 Guests | $80 Club Members |
| Jul 16 |
Eberle Winery in Paso Robles  Saturday, July 16th, 2022 | 6:30 pmJoin Gary Eberle for a magical evening in the vineyard with a four-course meal paired with Eberle's award-winning wine prepared by Chef Monson of Oak & Vine Catering. Enjoy live music by singer/songwriter Rolf Gehrung. $200 Guests | $160 Club Members |