Springtime at Las Positas Vineyards

The world was finally coming out of a year-plus lockdown, so we did the natural thing: we went winetasting! On this glorious spring day, we started our Livermore tour at Las Positas Vineyards.
The world was finally coming out of a year-plus lockdown, so we did the natural thing: we went winetasting! On this glorious spring day, we started our Livermore tour at Las Positas Vineyards.
During these challenging times of sheltering in place, one bright spot is “Netflix and chill.” We recently got to raise our Netflix game even more with a Cabernet Sauvignon and popcorn pairing from Las Positas Vineyards!
We love getting to know the people who make the wine we taste! As we all stay safe in our homes and exercise social distancing, we spent some time learning a bit about the winemaker at Charles R Winery, Lisa Lee.
Our “socially distant” interview series with local winemakers seems to have struck a chord with many of you! This week we get to know more about Dante Robere Vineyards with a conversation with Bob Bossi.
As “sheltering in place” drags on, we like to think of happier times. Those memories include numerous visits to family-owned Omega Road Winery. So it only made sense to spend some time (electronically) with one of the owner/winemakers Alexandra Henkelman!
With the declaration of “Shelter at Home” keeping us all away from wineries and tasting rooms, we thought that the next best thing would be an interview with a local winemaker. So pour yourself a glass of Enoteca Five wine and join us as we get to know Michael Chalkley, owner and winemaker at Enoteca Five.
As the vineyards start to show bits of green along their vines, our yearning for new winetasting experiences grows. What new wines are being poured in the tasting room? What have we missed? That was our motivation for our recent visit to the Omega Road Winery.
Springtime comes early to the Livermore Valley. Around Valentine’s Day the vines wake up and send their first tentative new shoots out into the sunlight. On just such a sunny day, we visited a Livermore landmark: Page Mill Winery.
Exploring new wineries never gets old! On this crisp spring day, we had the pleasure of discovering a hidden gem in Livermore: Enoteca Five.
After a lovely Valentine’s Day celebrating our love, we had the weekend to celebrate our other passion: wine! We chose to explore a new winery (for us) in Livermore, Rosa Fierro Cellars.
Valentine’s Day in wine country offers so many opportunities to show your sweetie how much you care. This year we celebrated the day with the Mello Cielo bus tour at Ruby Hill Vineyards!
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Jul 07 |
Concannon Vineyard in Livermore Thursday, July 7th | 5pm Latin Soul, Classic R&B, Jazz-Rock Joey Torres and Carlos Reyes create a groovy blend of Latin soul, classic R&B, and jazz-rock infusion. Enjoy food from RYE Culinary or our deli section. Click here for more info |
Occasio in Livermore Get in touch with your artistic muse and enjoy an evening of painting and wine on Thursday, July 7th. Pinot's Palette will be on hand to provide all the supplies and instruction to paint your own vision of Pinot in Paradise. We will provide the wine to help get your artistic juices flowing. The ticket price of $55 includes all art supplies and instruction along with a glass of wine from our menu. Additional wine is available for purchase. Click here for more info |
Jul 08 |
Las Positas Vineyards in Livermore ![]() Doors open at 5:30pm, Music begins at 6pm No cover charge! Flatbreads, Charcuterie plates, and Dessert plates available for purchase July 8 Carlos Reyes Harpist and Violinist |
McGrail Vineyards in Livermore Friday Night Live with Sound Decision Friday, July 8th 6:00-9:00pm Grab your dancing shoes and dance the night away with an upbeat band, Sound Decision, for Friday Night Live! Enjoy a beautiful sunset, McGrail wines by the glass and bottle for purchase, and delicious food from Posada for purchase. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to make yourselves comfortable! Limited Arbor Cabanas available (Our Arbor Cabanas comfortably fit up to 12 people, but there is no limit on group size) Arbor Rental - $250 for guests & $200 for Wine Club Members for the space (rental does not include tickets) We encourage that guests attending this event are 21 years or older. Every guest needs a ticket to the event, so if you do have guests under 21 years of age in your party, they need a ticket as well. $7/wine club member $12/guest Click here for more info |
Jul 09 |
Balletto Vineyards in Russian River ![]() TICKETS: $75 EACH | $60 WINE CLUB Wine Club Presale ends 6/22. Purchase up to four (4) tickets per club membership. Each ticket includes two (2) complimentary glasses of wine Barbecue style dinner Live music entertainment featuring The Core DETAILS Fire up the grill and turn up the music – the annual Balletto Summer BBQ is back! Put on those dancin' shoes and join us for a warm summer evening full of food, wine, and live music! We're pairing down-home, delicious barbecue with classic rock n' roll from local legends, The Core. Tickets for this event are limited and will sell out. Wine Club Members can only purchase up to four (4) tickets. Click here for more info |
d'Art in Lodi ![]() We are bringing back the infamous Dog Day Red(fest). Come and enjoy LIVE MUSIC, a glass of Dog Day "sangria" and a pulled pork sandwich with black bean/corn salad. All for only $20/person with 100% of those proceeds being donated to a local pet charity. Reserve your spot and join in the fun. The event is from noon to 4pm on Saturday, July 9th (come any time during those 4 hours). There might not be a better way to enjoy a summer afternoon than sipping our version of sangria and a little lunch all with live music on the lawn at d'Art. All the proceeds go to support our furry little friends. Our winery dog, Abby, would love to see you here. Click here for more info |
Jul 13 |
Concannon Vineyard in Livermore Wednesday, July 13th | 6pm Live jazz music by Matt Finders Flow through Wine Wednesday with Concannon Vineyard and The Well Studio. Following the yoga practice, enjoy a glass of wine and charcuterie box on the breathtaking and historic Concannon grounds. Click here for more info |
Jul 14 |
Concannon Vineyard in Livermore Thursday, July 14th | 5pm Pop Folk & Electric Violin California pop folk artist Michelle Lambert brings a high energy acoustic show with powerful vocals bringing her story alive through passionate songwriting shaped by electric violin riffs. Enjoy food from Marty's Joint or our deli section. Click here for more info |
Jul 16 |
Concannon Vineyard in Livermore Saturday, July 16th | 4pm - 6pm In partnership with LVWA Prepare to uncork your senses with Sommelier LeeAnn Kaufman as she spills the secrets of all things wine. Learn to experience each bottle to its fullest, and why the serving temperature is crucial to finding that perfect glass. Along the way, discover the Unami Zone and enjoy a cheese pairing with master of cheese, Eagle Harper. Click here for more info |
Eberle Winery in Paso Robles ![]() Join 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 |
Omega Road Winery in Livermore STOP + SMELL THE ROSÉS Celebrate the amazing Livermore Valley during Taste Our Terroir in July! We’re excited to be part of a rosé-focused event with Rosa Fierro (Rosa Fierro Cellars), Beth Refsnider (The Lineage Collection), and Samantha Bunegin (Las Positas Vineyards)! We’ll each feature our own rosés, along with some fantastic small bites from Charming Fig! We know you’ll want to join in the fun - make sure to register soon as space is limited! Saturday, July 16 | 11:00a Click here for more info |
Jul 17 |
Concannon Vineyard in Livermore Sunday, July 17th | 9am - 11am In partnership with LVWA Start your Sunday morning with a relaxing flow yoga session & glass of Rosé. Find deep connection while nourishing your mind and body with this soothing experience on the breathtaking and historic Concannon estate grounds. Click here for more info |
Jul 21 |
Concannon Vineyard in Livermore Thursday, July 21st | 5pm Singer-songwriter Greg Lamboy weaves unforgettable melodies with raw emotion. "Greg’s performances are intimate and inspiring; he possesses the rare ability to deliver heartfelt emotions in a strong, clear voice and commanding guitar style" (GregLamboy). Enjoy food from El Gran Taco Loco or our deli section. Get Tickets Now ---> Click here for more info |
Las Positas Vineyards in Livermore "Appy Hour" Wine & Food Pairing Event at Las Positas Vineyards Hosted By Chef Curt & The Vineyard Mom Thursday July 21st 6:00pm-7:30pm 4 Appetizers paired with 4 Las Positas Vineyards wines! Not to be missed! Click here for more info |
Jul 28 |
Concannon Vineyard in Livermore Thursday, July 28th | 5pm Jazz, Rock, Country & Pop Singing effortlessly through selections by artists varying from the great ladies of the Jazz Age to modern artists topping the charts, Meredith McHenry & her network of talented musicians are known for their unique stylistic blend of jazz, rock, country & pop. Enjoy food from RYE Culinary or our deli section. Click here for more info |
Aug 06 |
Harvest Moon Winery in Russian River ![]() Saturday, August 6 5:30pm Join our winemaker, Randy, to celebrate the return of our annual summer seafood event. Enjoy an evening of seafood, wine and music. Menu will include ceviche, Harvest of the Sea pizza, oysters, and a crawfish boil. There will be a broad selection of wine and desserts! Click here for more info |