Urban Legend
How do you show Mom the perfect Mothers’ Day experience? At least in our family, the day should include wine tasting. Following a great lunch just off Jack London Square, we walked a few more blocks to Urban Legend. Mom felt the love!
Wine tasting in Oakland
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Rosenblum Cellars
It was a lovely day strolling Jack London Square, enjoying a bustling Farmers Market on this warm August Sunday. As we reached the end of the waterfront walking path we came upon one of the anchor tenants of the Square, Rosenblum Cellars. It had been several years since our last visit, so we went in to get reacquainted.
Oakland Crush
The Oakland wine scene is vibrant and growing. One recent addition that is getting a lot of attention is Oakland Crush. Fine wine in a fine setting, this is definitely a wine shop worth exploring.
Rosenblum Cellars
Rosenblum Cellars is the Grand Dame of the Oakland Urban Wine Trail. With an amazing position on the bay at Jack London Square, it provided an amazing setting for our sunset wine tasting.
Jeff Cohn Cellars
Jeff Cohn Cellars is one of the ten amazing tasting rooms along the Oakland Urban Wine Trail. Place just a block off of Jack London Square, the tasting room is a treat for the eyes as the wine is a treat for the palate.
Cerruti Cellars
Oakland, California, is undergoing yet another renaissance, with growth and revitalization visible throughout the city. The wine industry did not get left behind. There are now ten tasting rooms along what is called the “Oakland Urban Wine Trail.” Our first visit got off to a great start at Cerruti Cellars.
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| Sep 19 |
Furthermore Wines in Russian River Come and see why Nate Lopez has been named, “Best jazz musician or group of the North Bay” by the North Bay Bohemian. His infectious groove orientated jazz is a delight to behold in this intimate outdoor complimentary experience. Click here for more info |
McGrail Vineyards in Livermore Music in the Vines with Funk Shui Sunday, September 19th | 12-4pm Join us on the front lawn for live music by the fun and upbeat band: Funk Shui! Take in the fantastic views and some delicious wines. Bring a picnic lunch as we will not have a food truck on-site! Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to make yourself comfortable. Wine will be available by the glass or bottle for this event. $10/person | $5/wine club memberClick here for more info |
Occasio in Livermore We will be holding a celebration of Grenache on Sunday, September 19, at the winery. This is an opportunity to learn about the history of this cultivar as well as about the challenges it poses for successful vinification. We will taste the current release as well as a barrel sample from the 2020 vintage. |
| Sep 21 |
The Wine Steward in Pleasanton Our Next Event is always one of the year's most popular... The French Wine Imports of Charles Neal, as shown by Tom Switzer and Jim For the 1st 24 to RSVP (Please be vaccinated and remain masked when not seated) Tuesday, September 21 at 6pm $44 per person Sign Up for Tom & Jim's French Extravaganza! Tom and Jim joined Charles Neal on a trip to France some 12 or 13 years ago. Ever since, we've remembered that experience on our mezzanine with rsvp-only tastings. Sometimes (in December) Charles himself visits to focus on Champagne. More recently, Tom (his representative and our good pal) and I have put on a late summer "sans Charles" event where we try to behave in front of 24 or so of you. That's what happens again on September 21. A Bay Area Importer we deem as worthy as better-known Kermit Lynch will join us in spirit while Tom and I pour and discuss wines from the Loire Valley, Rhone, Bordeaux, Champagne . . . This will be GOOD! Click here for more info |
| Sep 24 |
Charles R Vineyards in Livermore FOURTH FRIDAY CONCERT FEATURING ANDY JOE STEWART Friday, September 24, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Singer-songwriter and Nashville recording artist Andy Joe Stewart loves everything from Boogie Woogie to George Straight, with some Sam Cooke in the middle, and his style is a mix of old time country, rock and roll and blues. Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. Click here for more info |
| Sep 26 |
Furthermore Wines in Russian River RJC is a bay area hard bop quintet that explores classic 1950s jazz from the likes of Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter and John Coltrane. Some people refer to this era as the Blue Note sound. Click here for more info |
| Oct 01 |
3 Steves in Livermore Laughs in a Glass Comedy Series Tickets On Sale Now! If you came to our last sold-out show of the series, then you know how much fun we all had! Our next show is coming up Friday Night October 1st! We have open seating, outside food is permitted, doors open at 6 pm and the show starts at 7 pm. We'll also have Angel's Dad ice cream truck here serving up banana splits and other delights! Headlining this show will be Pauline Yasuda with Alexia Nye Jackson, Brian Maggi and your host Kristina Pandis. We are proud to be partnering with one of our favorite charities, Culinary Angels who provide nutritious healing, nutrient-rich meals to people going through serious health challenges.Click here for more info |
Steven Kent in Livermore through Oct 02 The hilarious Chris Garcia is coming to The Lineage Collection for THREE shows October 1st & 2nd! You may have seen him on his Comedy Central special, The Late Late Show with James Corden, TV series Mr. Iglesias, Last Call With Carson Daly, or many other TV appearances. Click here for more info |
| Oct 09 |
Occasio in Livermore Guests will have the opportunity to experience crush up close and personal as we celebrate another Livermore harvest. This is an opportunity to experience firsthand how grapes are transformed into wine. |
| Oct 30 |
Vina Moda in Murphys Join us, as we celebrate the end of our Harvest Season with our annual Halloween Costume Party! This year we thought it would be appropriate to go with a post-apocalyptic theme, after the crazy 18 months we've all experienced! The festivities will begin at 6:00 with live music from Plan B and a vertical tasting of our Barbera, starting with the 2012 vintage and ending with our 2018 vintage! We will provide a self-serve Chili and Burrito Bar for guests who are hungry! Let us know in advance if you have any food allergies so that we can be sure to provide an alternative option for you! RSVP to info@vinamoda.com. Ticket pricing is $50 for Wine Club and $60 for Guests. Space IS limited, so reserve your spot soon! We will continue to monitor the Covid-19 situation, following all mandates and protocols in regards to events. We are prepared to have socially distanced tables, just as we have done for our events over the past year+. Regardless of mandates, all guests will have the option to have an indicator at their table stating that they are only to be approached with masks ON. We want all of our guests to feel comfortable! ** Reminder: This is an outdoor event and October evenings get cool when the sun goes down! If permitted, we will light the bonfire after dark. ** |