Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association

May

Friday

Spring Wine Club Release/ Pick-Up Party

May 12, 2012 (11am - 2pm)
Las Positas Vineyards
https://www.laspositasvineyards.com/
1828 Wetmore Road, Livermore, CA 94550 - directions
Cost: 15

On Saturday, May 12 from 11am to 2pm enjoy tastes of the 2011 Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Rose along with 2009 Tempranillo paired with cheeses from around the world. Enjoy Las Positas' new event room, patio and barrel room while mingling with other club members. Price is $15 per person, exclusively for wine club members and a guest.

May

Friday

Mother's Day Rose Release

May 13, 2012 (12 - 4:30pm)
McGrail Vineyards and Winery
https://www.mcgrailvineyards.com/
5600 Greenville Road, Livermore, CA 94550 - directions

Bring a picnic lunch and taste our newest release, 2011 Vin Gris Rose. This Cabernet Sauvignon Rose is not sweet, but perfect for the front porch, BBQ's, or a picnic for Mother's Day. Bring your blanket and enjoy our front lawn area. Please no outside beverages.

May

Friday

Mother's Day Picnic

May 13, 2012 (11:30am - 4pm)
Retzlaff Vineyards and Estate Winery
https://retzlaffvineyards.com/
1356 South Livermore Ave., Livermore, CA 94550 - directions
Cost: 10

Enjoy a leisurely day under the shade of our majestic pepper trees. Bring a picnic basket and the kids. Mom may kick off her shoes and dance to some fine tunes or work on her hat for the contest.There are prizes for the most colorful, oldest and outrageous hat. Reservations appreciated. $10 per adult, kids are free. Please no outside beverages or alcohol.

May

Friday

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH AT GARRE'

May 13, 2012 (10am - 2pm)
Garre' Vineyard and Winery
https://www.garrewinery.com
7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore, CA 94550 - directions

Treat Mom to a well deserved day off. Let Garre? do the meal planning, shopping, prepping, cooking, serving and cleaning up. Of course the experience wouldn?t be complete without the entire family present to partake in a delectable brunch to honor Mom. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (925) 371-8200

May

Friday

Cuda Ridge pouring "The Tour" at Amgen

May 15, 2012 (11 - 4am)
Cuda Ridge Wines
http://www.cudaridgewines.com/
2400 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550 - directions

The Cuda Ridge commemorative wine, "The Tour", produced for the Livermore Stage 3 of the Amgen bike tour will be poured in the VIP Booth and First Street Wine Company throughout the day. The Tour is available for purchase at the winery and First Street Wine Company. The Tour is a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend and is available for 29.00 bottle. Supplies are limited and expected to sell out quickly.

May

Friday

AMGEN Tour of California

May 15, 2012 (1 - 4pm)
Retzlaff Vineyards and Estate Winery
https://retzlaffvineyards.com/
1356 South Livermore Ave., Livermore, CA 94550 - directions
Cost: 80

AMGEN Tour of California Bicycle Race. Enjoy music, food and wine. Proceeds benefit the Pacific Chamber Symphony. To purchase tickets: www.PacificChamber Symphony.org or 800-630-7836

May

Friday

Trade Open House

May 16, 2012 (4 - 7pm)
Las Positas Vineyards
https://www.laspositasvineyards.com/
1828 Wetmore Road, Livermore, CA 94550 - directions

Enjoy local event and wedding vendors at our first trade open house organized by WillowStone Catering of Concord CA. Network and mingle with caterers photographers florists djs and much much more! Enjoy food prepared by local caterer WillowStone Catering and a complimentary taste of our 2007 Chardonnay and 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon or purchase any of the other wines in our portfolio. RSVP is highly recommended.

May

Friday

Music in the Vines and New Release at McGrail

May 19, 2012 (12 - 4:30pm)
McGrail Vineyards and Winery
https://www.mcgrailvineyards.com/
5600 Greenville Road, Livermore, CA 94550 - directions
Cost: 15

Come out to taste our newest releases: 2010 Chardonnay, 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2010 Shamus Patrick. Live music by Blind to Reason, food for purchase, and wine tasting!

May

Friday

Temranillo Release Party

May 19, 2012 (6 - 9pm)
Las Positas Vineyards
https://www.laspositasvineyards.com/
1828 Wetmore Road, Livermore, CA 94550 - directions
Cost: 105

Saturday May 19th 6pm-10pm, join us in celebration of our inaugural vintage of Tempranillo and the Grand Opening of our renovated Event Room. Savor the spice to the sounds of Acoustic guitarist, Jessie Hendricks and the flavor of traditional Andalusian Paella. Drink, mingle and dance the night away to the cuisine and sounds of Spain! $95 Wine Club Members $105 General Public

May

Friday

Cuda Ridge 3rd Annual Open Mic Jam

May 26, 2012 (12 - 5pm)
Cuda Ridge Wines
http://www.cudaridgewines.com/
2400 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550 - directions
Cost: 5

Cuda Ridge wines 3rd Annual Open Mic Jam is Saturday, May 26th. Many local muscians and singers will gather for a day of great music and fun. Roger Kardinal is hosting the event and will be joining in on the musical wonderland. Ken's Wood Fired Pizza will be making gourmet pizza's available for purchase. No outside wine or alcohol permitted. Cuda Ridge Wine will be available for purchase.

May

Friday

Wine in the Garden

June 2, 2012 (12:30 - 5am)
Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery
https://www.rmwinery.com/
3053 Marina Ave., LIVERMORE, CA 94550 - directions
Cost: 10

Come enjoy our gardens and sip some wine! New releases Sangiovese, Cabiovese, & Barbera! Food by executive chef Tracy Flores and Latin jazz by tom Duarte. Wine Club is free to this event! You don't want to miss it!

May

Friday

Fleeces, Food & Fun

June 2, 2012 (10 - 4am)
Retzlaff Vineyards and Estate Winery
https://retzlaffvineyards.com/
1356 South Livermore Ave., Livermore, CA 94550 - directions
Cost: 5

Bring your spinning wheel and a pot luck dish to share for lunch. If you don't spin yet then join the "Try it out Circle" and give it a spin! Get first pick of prize winning fleeces before the "Black Sheep Gathering". You may bring your own water but all other beverages and wine to be purchased from the tasting room. $5 per participant.

May

Friday

Mothers Day at Cuda Ridge

May 12, 2012 - May 13, 2012 (12 - 4:30pm)
Cuda Ridge Wines
http://www.cudaridgewines.com/
2400 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550 - directions
Cost: 5

Chocolate Truffle cupcakes prepared with Cuda Ridge Petit Verdot treats for the mothers to enjoy with Cuda Ridge Wines. Nominal tasting fees $5.00 and $10.00 flights apply, complementary for wine club members.

May

Friday

En Garde Winery Memorial Day Weekend

May 25, 2012 - May 28, 2012 (12 - 5pm)

Cost: 10

En Garde Winery has extended opening over the Memorial Day Weekend Celebration due to popular demand. Featuring Berry Port (made with Raspberries, Blackberries, Pomegranate and Tart Cherries). A day to remember!

May

Friday

Spring Open House

May 26, 2012 - May 28, 2012 (12 - 5pm)

Join us in our historical tasting room. We have six exciting new wines and will serve a selection of fine fruits and cheeses. For the last time this year we will offer Bottle Your Own Wine, Vino Tinto Barato, a red table wine, at the Open House. Bring your clean bottle fill cork and label for $6 per bottle, $7 for our bottle. Available only on May 26th.

Events

REGIONAL EVENTS

Livermore Valley Wine Passport 2025

Wine Wednesday & Winery of the Week

Livermore Valley Wine Month

Uncorked!

3rd Annual CabFranc-A-Palooza

Sip Around The World

Taste: The Livermore Valley Wine Experience

WINERY EVENTS

Spring Wine Club Release/ Pick-Up Party

Mother's Day Rose Release

Mother's Day Picnic

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH AT GARRE'

Cuda Ridge pouring "The Tour" at Amgen

AMGEN Tour of California

Trade Open House

Music in the Vines and New Release at McGrail

Temranillo Release Party

Cuda Ridge 3rd Annual Open Mic Jam

Wine in the Garden

Fleeces, Food & Fun

Mothers Day at Cuda Ridge

En Garde Winery Memorial Day Weekend

Spring Open House