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Thursday Night Music at Bargetto Winery Events Calendar 2025

Join Wrights Station for a Vineyard Tour & Tasting every Saturday!

Roudon-Smith Winery is doing a series of End-of-Vintage case discount offers this summer! Featured now are the 2012 SCM Merlot, the 2012 SCV Merlot, and the 2013 RSW Cuvee. The price is $99/case, mix and match. Quantities are limited! Visit the website here or call (408) 313-5229 for more information.

Mark your calendars for these exciting upcoming events for the month of June at Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery!

Enjoy this special case pricing at Inversion Wines!

FRIDAY, JUNE 13 | NAME THAT TUNE WITH LIVE MUSIC
Join us for a fun night of “Name That Tune” with live musician, Dave Muldawer! Plus, Cali Caracas is serving up delicious food to enjoy. 
Dave Muldawer (5pm – 7:30pm)
Cali Caracas (4pm – 8pm)

Friday, June 13, 5:30-9 PM at Cooper-Garrod Vineyards at Garrod Farms. Tickets sold out last year, so we recommend purchasing them early! Enjoy delicious barbecue from Sergio Coyote BBQ alongside our award-winning wines; then line dancing instructions from Adam the Dancing Cowboy. No prior line dancing experience is necessary – this is a FUN evening that people return to year after year! $75/ticket; Wine Club members receive a complimentary glass with ticket purchase. Non-alcoholic beverages are included in the price. You an purchase your tickets here!

SATURDAY, JUNE 14 | LIVE MUSIC + FOOD
Live Music by Brian Fitzgerald (3pm – 5:30pm)
The Griddler Food Truck (2pm – 6pm)

More events here!

PARKER’S PICKS OYSTER POP UP- Saturday-Sunday, June 14 & 15 at Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery. Oyster Weekends – June-November. 12-5pm. Once a month, from June-November, Parker’s Picks will be onsite, shucking the freshest oysters you can find in the Bay area.  Make a regular wine tasting reservation to guarantee yourself a table, but walk-ins are absolutely welcomed. Oysters sold separately.

PARKER’S PICKS OYSTER POP UP- Saturday-Sunday, June 14 & 15 at Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery. Oyster Weekends – June-November. 12-5pm. Once a month, from June-November, Parker’s Picks will be onsite, shucking the freshest oysters you can find in the Bay area.  Make a regular wine tasting reservation to guarantee yourself a table, but walk-ins are absolutely welcomed. Oysters sold separately.

June 15, Father’s Day at Silver Mountain Vineyards – Extra Medium will be playing their covers of pop, rock, and country. No reservations needed. Bring a picnic and a sun hat. Playing 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Mediterranean Tasting: Guided by Elizabeth Borelli Sunday, June 15 from 3-5pm at Charmant Vineyards. Join Charmant for a Mediterranean Tasting, guided by author and wellness coach Elizabeth Borelli.

• Includes 5 farm-to-table food and wine paired tastings

• $50 per person / $40 for Wine Club Members

** LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE  – PRIORITY GIVEN TO WINE CLUB MEMBERS** Reservations required (select the date, number of guests, and time) here.

Enjoy NEW Summer hours in the Tasting Room – Fri – Sun 12pm – 6pm!

Tasting in the Vineyard event series at Burrell School Vineyards & Winery. Join in for Part 2 of the Tasting in the Vineyard Series! Enjoy a tasting of rich and complex wines, paired with gourmet bites that highlight the best of the season’s produce. Tickets here.

Oyster & Wine Pairing at Big Basin Vineyards Santa Cruz Tasting Room & Wine Bar. Saturday, June 21, 12-9 pm. Taste the sea’s bounty with oysters paired with our ocean-influenced wines. Join Big Basin for an afternoon of ocean breezes and freshly shucked oysters. Parker Presents will serve the oysters, and they’ll pour their favorite Whites and Rosés. While supplies last, reservations recommended here.

Join Storrs Winery for a special Portuguese Paella Dinner at the winery in Corralitos on Satuday evening, June 21st with Collectivo Felix from 6-9. Paired with wines from the cellar selected to complement each course. Chef Diego Felix and Collectivo Felix will be preparing this al fresco, four-course dinner to be enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the estate vineyard, Hidden Springs. Tickets here.

June 21, Solstice and Passport Day at Silver Mountain Vineyards – Samba Cruz will be playing their Brazilian and Bossa Nova music. The Taco Gals will be selling tacos and quesadillas. Playing 2-4 p.m.

Murder, Mystery & Merlot: A 1980s Vineyard Thriller at Lago Lomita Vineyards on June 21, 2025 @ 4 pm. 🍷🕵️‍♂️Step into a world of wine, intrigue, and neon nostalgia as we take you back to the unforgettable 1980s! Highlights:🍇 Vineyard Vibes – Enjoy beautiful scenery while solving a chilling crime🍷 Local Wine – Sip and swirl as you piece together the mystery🎭 Interactive Drama – Become a part of the story and interact with quirky 1980s-themed characters🍕 Wood-Fired Pizza – Relish fresh pizza from the vineyard’s outdoor oven. Will you solve the crime before the murderer gets away? Or will you become part of the mystery? Gather your friends, put on your best ‘80s gear, and get ready for a night of thrills, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Limited tickets available—secure your spot in this Midsummer Murder Mystery before it’s too late! All participants must be over 21. Please alert us if you have any dietary restrictions

Spend the night!
You can purchase prize pull tickets to stay at one of the onsite guest quarters on the night of the event, for up to 2 people. The winner will have their choice to stay in either an acclaimed treehouse with a view all the way to Monterey, or a cozy yurt where you can watch the sun rise over the vines. The drawing will be held on June 14th and the winner notified on the 15th. A ticket purchase for the murder mystery is required. Tickets here.

Your tasting room manager and resident sommelier, Brian, is joing forces once again with Danielle of Petal & Plate catering to create a 4-course pairing menu to kick off the summer months. Each course perfectly paired with one of our Aptos Vineyard wines.

Menu:

Cucumber Gazpacho w/ avocado & herbs
Smoked Trout w/ castelvetrano olives, fennel & citrus
Baby Bella Mushrooms stuffed w/ wild mushrooms, black truffle goat cheese, balsamic
Pinot Poached Stone Fruit w/ pinot reduction, pound cake, fresh whipped cream

Limited spots available.  Please inform us if you plan to join another group. Reserve your spot here. $45 Guests/ $35 Members (max. 2 per membership). Call 831-661-5150 or email info@aptosvineyard.com with any questions. 

REDWOOD GROVE WINE TASTING w/ Carol Martin- Sunday, June 22 1:00-2:30pm at Wrights Station Winery. Fun and Educational Guided Tasting with Lite Charcuterie. Enjoy a guided wine tasting beneath the Redwoods. Each month, expect a new wine topic to be featured and different wines to explore. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the vineyard to the redwood grove, to settle in for an informative and fun tasting of four Wrights Station Wines. Light charcuterie will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own sandwich if you’d like. $40 per person/ $30 member. Reservations Required here.

Join Mount Eden Vineyards on Friday, June 27 at 5:30pm for an intimate evening featuring a curated tasting of estate-grown wines from the 2017 vintage, a selection of library wines, and a special pour of the 1989 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.

Enjoy a seasonal multi-course dinner prepared by Le Papillon, alongside sweeping vineyard views and stories shared by Head Winemaker Austin Chin, Winemaker Emeritus Jeffrey Patterson, and General Manager Reid Patterson. Tickets available here.

Couldn’t make the first event?  No problem!

Join Burrell School for the second edition of the beginner-friendly evening of painting with local artist Sarah Orre. Paint a view of the Santa Cruz Mountains with step by step techniques for color mixing and application. Tickets available here.

CHEESE ON BOARD POP UP-Saturday June 28^th at Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery. 12-5PM. Every last Saturday of the month (through October), Cheese on Board will be stationed at the Winery, offering their selection of charcuterie, a specialty winery menu with seasonal soup, dessert, and their famous specialty donuts. This charming mini food truck, almost like a cheese trolley, will be parked on-site from 12 to 4:30 pm, serving up small bites for purchase. Food is sold separately. Be sure to book a wine reservation here to guarantee your table!

Coastview Syrah Library Retrospective at Big Basin Vineyards. Embark on a sensory journey through all nine vintages of our Coastview Vineyard Syrah in a retrospective tasting from 2007 to 2016 with our Founder, Bradley Brown. 4-6 pm.

Join El Vaquero Winery for a 4th of July musical celebration and summer bash from 1-6pm. Music by Alex Lucero Band and opener The Swagtones. Enjoy delicious food from Shockwave Fusion and BBQ From Riot BBQ. Details on tickets to come!

Happy 4th of July! The Burrell School Tasting Room is OPEN!

Come on up to the winery and celebrate our nation’s Independence as well as Burrell School’s historic anniversary! Dave will be conducting the annual raising of the flag at 2pm to commemorate!

A Taste of the Mediterranean at Burrell School Vineyards & Winery! Join author and wellness expert Elizabeth Borelli and winemaker Dave Moulton in the historic Burrell School garden and vineyard for a true Farm-to-Table Tasting featuring locally-sourced organic foods and award winning Estate Grown Wine. Tickets here.