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Join us in early October for a very special experience celebrating great wine, wonderful food, and the exceptional grapes we grow!

Our own Christine Cureton has created a special “Retro Steakhouse” menu for the occasion. Here is what we have planned for you:

• Enjoy a sparkling reception with assorted passed appetizers including bacon-wrapped prawns, and cheese dreams

• Take a stroll in the Brignole Vineyards with Jim as he gives you a little history

• Savor a formal 3-course dinner on our terrace overlooking the vineyard - each course individually paired with a delicious J. Rickards Wine

  • Ricotta ravioli with brown butter, sage and roasted squash

  • Spinach salad with bacon, estate walnuts, and balsamic dressing

  • Braised beef short ribs and potatoes gratin - paired with special library selections, our 2017 and 2018 Reserve Petite Sirah!

• Finish the night with a delightful affogato (decaf) 

$150 per person
Limited seating available
Adults 21 or older - No Pets
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We look forward to seeing you here!

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Experience harvest season like never before in this ultimate hands-event. Following a light breakfast with mimosas, guests head out to the vineyard to learn to harvest fruit. After bringing their harvest back up to the winery, guests sort and crush the grapes they've just picked. Following a delicious lunch with wine pairings, guests learn to bottle wine straight from the barrel and get to take a bottle home as a souvenir of their hard work! Ticket price includes all food, wine, and materials.

No children or pets, please!

Sorry - sold out. September 21st is still available!

Experience harvest season like never before in this ultimate hands-event. Following a light breakfast with mimosas, guests head out to the vineyard to learn to harvest fruit. After bringing their harvest back up to the winery, guests sort and crush the grapes they've just picked. Following a delicious lunch with wine pairings, guests learn to bottle wine straight from the barrel and get to take a bottle home as a souvenir of their hard work! Ticket price includes all food, wine, and materials.

Available only to our Wine Club members, two tickets per membership; no children or pets, please. Two additional Guest tickets may be purchased separately. Tickets available now! (Be sure to login to your account to access the tickets). Or call us at 707-758-3441.

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Come explore one of the most beautiful and relaxed areas of Sonoma County: The Left Bank of the Alexander Valley! We’re known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and more! From the towns of Geyserville and Cloverdale, northward to the top of this historical appellation, participating wineries will be pouring their best locally grown wines for you to enjoy paired with delicious artisan grilled and barbecued dishes.

$60 per person, $10 for designated drivers. You’ll also receive 4 - $5 credit vouchers for Left Bank wine purchases on the day of the event, and a souvenir wine glass.

Tickets are limited to keep this event relaxed and let participants avoid the crowds. Along with J. Rickards Winery, other participating Left Bank wineries are BobDog Wines, Kelley & Young Wines, and Mercury Wines.

Featured items include:
BobDog Wines - Grilled Spicy-Hot Glistening Chicken Thighs
Kelley & Young Wines - Grilled Flank Steak Salad with Pinot Noir Herb Dressing
J. Rickards Winery - Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Lime Rice, and Thai Cucumber Salad
Mercury Wines - Brad's Dry Rub Ribs with Grilled Corn Caprese Salad

Guests must be 21+ years of age; no pets please. Starting locations may fill up and no longer be available.

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We had so much fun filling Jugs in March, that we decided to get another barrel ready for this event. The Zinfandel blend, Brown Barn Red will go perfectly with what we’re dishing up - Jim’s special barbecue ribs and tasty side dishes. We’ll have other wines available for tasting, as well. And the 750ml jugs will be available to purchase.

There will be two seatings, 11 AM and 2 PM. Tickets are $10 for Wine Club members (be sure to login to see this tickets), $20 for general public, or call for reservations (707) 367-7741. Space is limited; You must be 21+ years of age to attend; no pets at this event, please.

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One of our favorite summer events returns! Our Open Barn will feature a perfect wine-pairing plate of grilled chicken wraps with a side salad. Taste a selection of our award-winning wines and enjoy the spectacular view from our patio and picnic grounds. We’ll be offering vineyard tours, as well. And, it will be a great time to stock up on summertime wines!

There will be two seatings, at 11 AM or 2 PM. Tickets are $10 for Wine Club members (be sure to login to see these tickets), $20 general public. You must be 21+ years of age to attend; no pets at this event, please.

Come celebrate Spring in the Alexander Valley and pick up your May Wine Club Release!

We’ll have morning or afternoon seatings to reserve, with a delightful food pairing to go with the club release wines.

It will be held on the Tasting Room Picnic Grounds on Saturday, May the 4th. We will have two seatings. Please make your time selection from the two options provided: 11AM - 1PM, or 2PM - 4PM.

We will be serving our Six "P" Pasta Salad - pesto, peas, prosciutto, pistachios, parmesan, pasta! The wine pairings will be our new Sauvignon Blanc (Double Gold at the North Coast Wine Competition) and Syrah from our Furlong Vineyard. We will also be tasting our new releases of Old Vine Zinfandel (Gold Medal Winner x2), Ancestor Zinfandel, and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Limited to two guests per club membership. Tickets are $10 and are on sale now. Be sure to login to order online or call for reservations (707) 367-7741.

Your club wines will be packed and ready to go! No exchanges on the day of the event, please!

Cheers!

Is your cellar or wine rack looking depleted? Interested in some fun Spring wines to brighten up the season?

The Left Bank Alexander Valley Spring Event is back with a new International flair. Taste Alexander Valley Wines along with food from different countries. Sorry, ticket sales have closed.

Mercury is going French... Jambon-Beurre Sandwiches with a classic French onion soup.
BobDog will be exploring the universe of Chinese Guo Tie (pot stickers) and the many adaptations and dipping mediums; accentuating spicy attributes.
Kelley & Young - Moroccan Briouat, filled with ground lamb, warm spices, pomegranate molasses, pine nuts, and a ras el hanout citrus yogurt dipping sauce.
J. Rickards Winery - Korean Bo Ssam (Korean pulled pork). Bao Buns with Pork, and Asian Noodle Salad.

Plan to visit us as well as Kelley & Young Wines, Mercury Wines, and Bob Dog Winery.

Join us and our fellow Left Bank Alexander Valley wineries for featured food pairings and big wine savings to celebrate the Spring season!

Please join us as we officially open the new Patio area along with pouring the new release of our Ava Rae Rosé of Grenache! Reservations are required, so please call the Tasting Room at 707-367-7741, or email reservations@jrwinery.com.
Last seating at 3 PM.

We're combining two popular events - the release of highly anticipated wines and bottling jugs!
We hope you can join us. Here's what we have in store...

 Brad and Jim show off 4 Brand New Wines!

Taste
J. Rickards New Release 2023 Sauvignon Blanc
~
Mercury New Release 2023 New World Nouveau

 Bottle
2 Special Jug-Only Releases...
J. Rickards Winery Brown Barn Red
~
Mercury NV Red Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon - Syrah - Malbec 

Saturday March 2, 2024
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
$20 per person

Taste new releases from J. Rickards Winery and Mercury Wine
Bottle up your selections at the event in our festive wine jugs
Buy your newly bottled jugs and new releases on-the-spot! 

And We're Serving Up Tasty Sausage Bites!
It's All Happening at J. Rickards Winery! 

Confirmed Reservations Required. Limited tickets available.
Maximum 6 people per group. 

Mercury Wine is handling the reservations
Please give them a call at 707-857-9870
or email info@mercurywine.com

You must be 21 years of age to attend. No pets please. 

TASTE – BOTTLE – BUY!

Make a reservation to pick up your February Wine Club selections and enjoy a tasting of the wines along with a complimentary pairing.

You must have a confirmed reservation. Seating is very limited. Walk-ins will not be accommodated. Last seating at 3:00 PM. Limit of 2 guests per membership.

Secure your reservations by calling 707-367-7741. We look forward to seeing you here!

Cheers, The J. Rickards Team

Make a reservation to pick up your February Wine Club selections and enjoy a tasting of the wines along with a complimentary pairing.

You must have a confirmed reservation. Seating is limited. Walk-ins will not be accommodated. Last seating at 3:00 PM. Limit of 2 guests per membership.

Secure your reservations by calling 707-367-7741. We look forward to seeing you here!

Cheers, The J. Rickards Team

SORRY - Sold Out!

Come celebrate winter in the Alexander Valley and pick up your December Wine Club Release! We're once again sponsoring a barrel for the Geyserville Community Toy Drive! Please bring a new, unwrapped children's toy to donate. This is part of your admission to the event this year!

Tickets are $10 per person and have sold out - sorry! Wine Club members only, no children or pets allowed at this event, please. We will have two seatings: 11 AM - 1 PM and 2 PM - 4 PM. Please select your option when you order.

We’ll be serving Christine’s Lasagne, along with green salad and a special dessert. Jim will be pouring the December club selections!

Cheers to the start of a wonderful holiday season!

Join us in mid October for a very special experience celebrating great wine, wonderful food, and the exceptional grapes we grow!

Here is what we have planned for you:

• Enjoy a sparkling reception with assorted passed appetizers

• Take a stroll in the Brignole Vineyards with Jim as he gives you a little history

• Savor a formal 3-course dinner on our terrace overlooking the vineyard

  • Roasted butternut squash soup

  • Harvest salad

  • Prosciutto wrapped medallions of roast pork tenderloin, served over creamy polenta with haricot verts. The pork tenderloin is wrapped with prosciutto, filled with a brandied cherry and herb stuffing, then roasted to perfection!  

• Each course prepared for you by our own Christine Cureton and individually paired with a delicious J. Rickards Wine

• Finish the night with a special sweet treat and coffee 

$150 per person
Limited seating available
Adults 21 or older - No Pets
RSVP Quickly - Tickets will sell out soon!
Please Call 707-758-3441

We look forward to seeing you here!

J. Rickards Winery will be participating!

Click on their website for more information

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Come celebrate Spring in the Alexander Valley and pick up your May Wine Club Release!

We’ll have morning or afternoon seatings to reserve, with a delightful food pairing to go with the club release wines.

It will be held on the Tasting Room Picnic Grounds on Saturday, May 13th. We will have two seatings. Please make your time selection from the two options provided: 11AM - 1PM, or 2PM - 4PM.  

We will be serving grilled beef skewers with chimichurri sauce, rice and black bean salad with avocado and garlic yogurt dressing, and a fruit parfait made with our Los Niños dessert wine. The wine pairings will be our new Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah from our Furlong Vineyard. We will also be tasting our new release of Old Vine Zinfandel, Left Bank Cuvée, and Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Tickets are $10 each.

Your club wines will be packed and ready to go! No exchanges on the day of the event, please!

Cheers!

Is your cellar or wine rack looking depleted?  Interested in some fun spring wines to brighten up the season? Look no further than our Tax Relief Celebration!

The Left Bank Wineries will be setting up a progressive “soup kitchen”. Plan to visit us as well as Kelley & Young Wines, Mercury Wines, and Bob Dog Winery.

The cost is $40 per person, with $20 of credit for wine purchases through our Left Bank Bucks. Tickets on sale at Eventbrite! Choose your starting winery.

Join us and our fellow Left Bank Alexander Valley wineries for featured soup pairings and big wine savings to celebrate the end of another tax season.

Make a reservation to pick up your February Wine Club selections and enjoy a tasting of the wines along with a special charcuterie pairing.

Seating is limited; two tastings per club membership. Please call the Tasting Room for reservations and more details. (707) 367-7741

Make a reservation to pick up your February Wine Club selections and enjoy a tasting of the wines along with a special charcuterie pairing.

Seating is very limited. Please call the Tasting Room for reservations and more details. (707) 367-7741

Sorry - Sold Out!

Come celebrate winter in the Alexander Valley and pick up your December Wine Club Release! We're sponsoring a barrel for the Geyserville Community Toy Drive! Please bring a new, unwrapped children's toy to donate. This is part of your admission to the event this year!

Enjoy Red Lentil Curry over Basmati rice, paired with our featured wines. Your club order will be packed and ready to go! Only 100 tickets available - $10 per person plus at least one new, unwrapped toy per membership. Club Members may bring two guests (total of 4 people) plus an extra toy! All attendees must be over 21 years of age. No pets at this event, please.

Cheers to the start of a wonderful holiday season!

Sorry - Sold Out!
Please join us for gnocchi making, barrel samples, and a
wonderfully delicious dinner!

Join us in late October for a very special experience celebrating great wine, wonderful food, and the exceptional grapes we grow! Here is what we have planned for you:

• Start with our J. Rickards estate mimosas and gougères

• Enjoy Christine's crispy polenta appetizers and tasty stuffed mushrooms paired with our Sauvignon Blanc and Maus Zinfandel

• Take a walk through history in the Brignole Vineyard with Jim

• Taste barrel samples and experience the art of wine blending

• Join Christine in a unique culinary session - making the fresh gnocchi to be served at this dinner! The gnocchi will be served with a choice of delicious Pesto, Alfredo, and Bolognese sauces, and paired with our Bettino's Blend Super Tuscan Red Wine

• Finish off the night with a classic Tiramisu with special cask brandy, and the opportunity to purchase our Cellar Treasures! (limited supply vintage selections - available while they last)

$150 per person
Limited tickets available
Adults 21 or older - No Pets

Come explore one of the most beautiful and relaxed areas of Sonoma County: The Left Bank of the Alexander Valley! We’re known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and more! From the towns of Geyserville and Cloverdale, northward to the top of this historical appellation, participating wineries will be pouring their best locally grown wines for you to enjoy paired with tasty food bites!

Your $60 ticket includes:
- A souvenir Left Bank wine glass
- $20 in credit toward wine purchases. Combine with 1-day-only sales for the best prices of the year!
- All wine and food served at participating wineries

Only 120 tickets are sold to keep this event relaxed and let participants avoid the crowds. Along with J. Rickards Winery, other participating Left Bank wineries are Bobdog Wines, Pine Mountain Vineyards, and Mercury Wines. (Please note change of venue due to Kelley & Young Wines not being able to participate this summer.)

Tickets go on sale June 27th on Eventbrite!

A few sneak peeks at event food: Handmade Gnocchi roasted with sausages and peppers at J. Rickards; Chicken Brioche at Mercury Wines; Wood-fire Pizza at Pine Mountain Vineyards; and Penne Alla Pollo y Fungi al Crème al Burro at Bobdog Wines!

A special east-coast trip to visit family brings Jim and Eliza to the beautiful venue of ARTEFACT Antiques in Furlong, PA! They’ll be hosted by winery friends Sally and Rick Fehrs who own the unique property.

The Gold Medal Tasting will include J. Rickards 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, 2018 Old Vine Zinfandel, and 2018 Five Sisters Cabernet Sauvignon. The tasting is complimentary, but please be sure to RSVP - the information is on their website.

Looking forward to seeing you there!