Summer might feel like it’s slipping away, but the weather and calendar of events aren’t dying down just yet. Summer concert series events are still alive and well at properties across the coast, including Sebastiani, Three Rivers, and Lincourt – and be sure to take advantage of all the seasonal summer foods while they last with cooking classes and pairing events!
NAPA VALLEY
KULETO’S INAUGURAL MOUTAINTOP SOIRÉE
Saturday, August 18th, 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Kuleto Estate | 2470 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena, CA
Kuleto is hosting their first ever Mountaintop Soiree at their gorgeous hillside estate in St. Helena. If you’ve been to Kuleto, you know that the views are not to be missed – and to top that off with an evening of delicious appetizers, dancing, and fantastic wines – it’s sure to be an unforgettable evening. Space is limited, but tickets are still available online ($65/person for Kuleto Mountain Estate Wine Club Members, $85/person for sister wine club & Society members).
TOUR & COOKING CLASS – ST. HELENA MARKET
Friday, August 17th, 8AM – 2:30PM
Cooking with Julie | 360 Crane Avenue, St. Helena, CA
Step off the beaten path and join Julie Logue-Riordan – cooking teacher, travel guide, and private chef – for an insider’s tour of the Napa Valley culinary scene. You start the morning at the market with Julie, browsing through the stalls of sparkling fresh produce from local farmers. Learn how to select and cook the unique vegetables and fruits that are local to the area – then, off to the kitchen to out your skills to the test! A hands-on cooking class will turn your bounty into a wonderful wine country feast. Price of $235 includes tour and tastings, hands-on cooking class, recipes, three-course lunch with Napa wines, and a logo apron.
NAPA CITY NIGHTS SUMMER CONCERTS
Friday, August 17th, 6:30PM – 10PM
Veterans Memorial Park | Napa, CA
In the heart of downtown Napa, the Veterans Memorial Park Amphitheater provides terraced seating areas, elegant lighting, and beautiful views – all which make the experience of live music event better. This annual summer tradition brings together all walks of life to listen to music genres that span across jazz, rock, country, blues, pop, and more. Bring a blanket, a picnic basket, and your loved ones – this is a free event that your whole family will enjoy.
SONOMA WINE COUNTRY
SEBASTIANI FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES
Friday, August 17th, 6PM – 9PM
Sebastiani Vineyards | 389 Fourth Street East, Sonoma, CA
The summer’s end may feel like it’s right around the corner, but we’re still celebrating at Sebastiani’s Friday Night Music Series! This week, local band Backtrax will be on stage playing your favorite classic rock and oldies from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Don’t forget: Sebastiani has a new Executive Chef on site, and she’s been serving up delicious bites during the event – so come hungry! Wine available by-the-glass or by-the-bottle to sip on as you enjoy the evening. This family-friendly event is open to all, including well-behaved four-legged friends! Admission is free and no RSVP is required.
MUSEUM NIGHT OUT: JAZZ & HAPPY HOUR
Friday, August 17th, 5PM – 7PM
Art Museum of Sonoma County | 511 B Street, Santa Rosa, CA
Enjoy a Friday evening of live jazz music and drinks at the Art Museum of Sonoma County while taking in the exhibition, Time & Place: Human Impact and Our Changing Environment. Brooklyn-based musical vaudeville duo Gelber & Manning will provide moonlight nostalgia and songs from the Jazz Age. Light appetizers and a cash bar will be on-site. Admission for members is free; non-member ticket is $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
CALIFORNIA’S CENTRAL COAST WINE COUNTRY
LINCOURT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Friday, August 17th, 6PM – 9PM
Lincourt Vineyards | 1711 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA
There are only two dates left in the Lincourt Summer Concert Series! If you’re into the sound of blues and classic rock, you won’t want to miss this week’s band, The Vineyard Byrds. Channeling timeless artists from Stevie Ray Vaughan and Johnny Cash to The Doors, Fleetwood Mac, and The Beatles, the band knows how to work a crowd and take you back in time. Lincourt wine and Big Tom’s Backyard BBQ will be available for purchase, but the event is free to attend.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
THREE RIVERS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Friday, August 17th, 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Three Rivers Winery | 5641 Old Hwy 12, Walla Walla, WA
Music, lawn games, and delicious food – what could be better? Oh yeah – adding fantastic views and wines that Three Rivers Winery are known for. Their Summer Concert Series continues with local band Winston-Scarborough, who will fill up the estate with their “jazzy rock ‘n roll” tunes. Bites from Walla Walla Tamales will be available for purchase, along with Three Rivers wine. The event is complimentary for Three Rivers Wine Club members, and $5/ticket for lawn seating. Additional options for table reservations are available. RSVP online or by calling 509-526-9463, ext 1.
LAKE COUNTY
LANGTRY ESTATE HAPPY PAIRING OF WINE & GOURMET HOT DOGS
Saturday, August 18th, 2PM – 5PM
Langtry Estate | 21000 Butts Canyon Road, Middletown, CA
When you think of foods that are classically paired with wine, you probably think of a few popular options… cheese; chocolate; steaks; seafood. But what about hot dogs? Before you turn your nose up at this unexpected match, Langtry is up for the challenge of changing your mind. The Happy Pairing of Wine & Gourmet Hot Dogs event will feature fancier versions of the summertime staple food – keep an eye out for “The Spring Chicken,” a chicken sausage with pesto, tomato, bruschetta, and shaved parmesan that will pair beautifully with the 2016 Guenoc Chardonnay. Tickets are $20 for Langtry Wine Club Members and $30 for general admission.
