The harvest season is perhaps the most exciting time to be in Napa Valley! A unique and most-awaited season to experience is enjoyed by the community. Recognizing this particular time of year and the efforts of our winemaking team with an exciting new release - RISING STAR, a celebration of young vines and rising winemakers. Check out the wine events throughout Napa Valley and where and when they will happen!

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Wine and Music Pairing: Celebrating Pinot Noir

Friday, August 19 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Picayune Cellars | 1329 Lincoln Ave Ste. Calistoga, CA 94515
Price: $95 per person | $85.50 Wine Club

A wine tasting like no other! Experience tasting wine to music, a fried chicken dinner, and a dance party with DJ Cali "B"!

Following a brief Champagne reception, they will have to kick off the evening at 5:30 PM with a seated tasting featuring two Pinot Noirs paired with four musical genres. After, compare notes with fellow Picayune aficionados over a fried chicken dinner from Evangeline before taking to the dance floor—with DJ Cali “B” spinning and scratching!

The ticket price includes the tasting, dinner, and a glass of wine. Additional wines will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Wine Club members receive your club discount on tickets and any wines or logo gear you purchase at the event! For more information, contact them at (707) 341-3410.

Summer Dinner in the Vineyard

Join Cliff Lede Vineyard for their annual Summer Dinner for a luxurious evening amongst the vines. Soak in views of the majestic Stags Leap palisades and Poetry Vineyard while enjoying the Classic Rock sounds of solo guitarist Alec Fuhrman. This elegant four-course experience catered by Oak Avenue will be paired with wines from Cliff Lede Vineyards and FEL Wines portfolios. They will also share a special release from Cliff Lede, their 2021 “Marla” Blanc.

Your member price will apply when reserving with your membership email.
Maximum 6 guests per reservation must be 21+ years of age.

Hors d'oeuvres

• Summer Fruit and Skyhill Chèvre • Marcona Almond • Arugula • Flatbread
• Sesame Tuna Poke Cone • Lemon Aioli
• Oven Roasted Tomales Bay Oysters • Bacon-Brown Sugar Chili Butter
• Paired with 2020 FEL Chardonnay, Anderson Valley & 2019 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District

First Course

• Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Caprese
• Spring Greens • Grilled Bread • Season's Best Tomato • Basil and Olive Oil
• Paired with 2021 "Marla" Blanc, a special new release from Cliff Lede

Second Course

• Lamb Shoulder Ragu
• Pappardelle Pasta • Shaved Parmesan
• Paired with 2019 FEL Pinot Noir, Savoy Vineyard, Anderson Valley

Main Course

• Boneless Sterling Beef Short Rib
• Caramelized Spring Baby Vegetables • Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
• Paired with 2019 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard & 2010 Cliff Lede "Poetry" Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District

Dessert Course

• Chocolate Budino
• Vanilla Bean Gelato • Candied Almonds • Cherry Compote

Don't miss this elegant and classic event. Book your tickets NOW!

Summer FriYAY!

Friday, August 26 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Cakebread Cellars | 8300 St. Helena Hwy.Rutherford, CA 94573
Price: $100 per adult

Wine down the work week and kick off your Napa Valley weekend with gusto this Summer as Cakebread Cellars returns with the Summer Fri-YAY!

Enjoy casual wine and food pairings amidst lushly landscaped courtyards as live music and laughter fill the air at Cakebread Cellars. Try your hand at lawn games or simply take in the scenic Napa Valley views from your private seating area.

Cakebread Cellars Winery Chefs will be cooking memorable bites to complement a selection of their favorite Summer sipping wines, including the coveted Vin de Porche Rose from Anderson Valley, Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, and their beloved cult classic, Rubaiyat red wine blend from the North Coast.

Calistoga Harvest Table

Picture Lincoln Avenue, the main street through downtown Calistoga, filled with a thousand-foot table, diners enjoying the late afternoon sun and sharing good company and delicious dinner from 13 of our best local chefs.

It’s been a while! But they are now back, with another beautiful outdoor harvest dinner for the community and visitors. Choose from thirteen of our favorite local restaurants, each determined to show off their creativity and Calistoga hospitality. Check out dozens of amazing wineries showcasing Calistoga wines. Enjoy the best Calistoga has to offer on September 11.

Check the menus here. Participating restaurants include: