January 28, 29 and February 4 and 5, 11:30- 3 pm Annual Futures Release and Party. Come to the winery to pick up your 2010 Future, sample the 2011 wines still in progress and enjoy a delicious Latin fusion lunch prepared by Edwardo from Posada Catering. Free to current Futures Members, $30 for non-Members.
February 10, 11 and 12 Sweetheart Wine Special and Valentine’s Raffle 12pm – 4:30pm. Bring your sweetheart to the winery for a lovely pre-Valentine’s Day wine tasting and put your name in the raffle for a chance to win! Sweetheart wine specials all weekend, raffle at closing on Sunday the 12th. Tasting Fee $5.00 per person.
February 18th, 19th & 20th – President’s Day Weekend 12pm – 4:30 pm. Enjoy barrel tasting of 2011 Retzlaff wines. Savor both the red and white estate wines. Buy your 2011 Future today. This is a fun and educational event. Tasting Fee $5.00 per person.
March 31 – April 1 – Livermore Valley Barrel Tasting Weekend. Become a Futures member. Tasting Fee $5.00 per person.
May 13th- Mother’s Day Picnic, 12-4:30.Reservations Appreciated. Share a leisurely day with Mom. Bring your own picnic lunch and the children. Spend the day in the shade of our big trees and relax. Spring is in the air. A hat contest with prizes for the most colorful, the most outrageous and the oldest hat is the perfect event. Let mom kick off her shoes and dance in the grass to the live music. Cost is $10.00 for adults. Children 15 and under are free.
June 2th- – Fleeces, Food & Fun: 10:AM to 4:PM. Bring our wheel for spinning and a potluck dish to share for lunch. Don’t spin yet? Join the “Try it Out Circle” for those who would like to learn. We love knitters! Get your first pick of prize-winning fleeces before the “Black Sheep Gathering”. Entry fee $5.00
June 17th - Father’s Day Picnic, 12:-4:30. Reservations Appreciated. Bring your own picnic. Plan to decorate your table and compete for the most sumptuous and the most colorful decor. Prizes for the oldest dad, dad with the most kids… who knows what other fun competitions may occur! Dance to the music of “TBA”. Cost $10.00 for adults, children 15 and under free.
July 4th - The Famous Celebration for Futures Members Only! Reservation and an invitation are required. Have you bought your Future? Savor the day by enjoying a Family-style BBQ while you wait for the fireworks. Enjoy the festivities from the spot with the best view of the fireworks in the entire valley. You will be amazed as the they go 0ff directly overhead!. Dance to the music of “TBA”. $30.00 per adult and $10.00 for children 12 and under. Time: 2pm until the Fireworks are finished. Bring a flashlight!
July Comedy Uncorked returns to the lawn at Retzlaff Vineyards.
July 15- Opera in the Vineyard. For more information www.LivermoreValleyOpera.com Please join us at our 19th Annual Opera in the Vineyard performance. Opera in the Vineyard is a casual “bring your own picnic” event at picturesque Retzlaff Vineyards, located at the gateway to Livermore Wine Country. Have a glass of wine and listen to a sampling of favorite arias by “up-and-coming” Bay Area opera singers, performing arias from LVO’s next opera. Table seating will be provided for all guests. You can also reserve a table in advance by paying for 8 people all at once.
September 2th and 3th. (Labor Day Weekend) Harvest Wine Celebration: . A wonderful time to be had for all. Lot’s of merchandise available at great prices and lovely wines to taste. Bring a picnic lunch and relax under the shade of our majestic 100 year old pepper trees. The cookie kids will be there baking and making homemade ice cold lemon aid. What a nice change from the over crowed buses. Events with Livermore Valley Wine Growers or call 925-447-WINE
December. 1st and 2nd “Holidays in the Vineyards”. Please join us for this festive seasonal event. Music, interesting gifts and our fabulous wines! Call for information.