Charles R Vineyards

Winery Closed for Private Event
2022-10-08 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles)

Ukulele Jam & Open Mic - Last One Until Spring 2023
2022-10-01 13:30 - 16:30
Come join Steve Kritzer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and popular ukulele teacher for our Last Ukulele Jam & Open Mic until next Spring.

Relax on the garden patio in an informal friendly setting, nestled among oak trees in the Livermore hills. The only requirement is a ukulele and knowledge of a few basic chords, or just come to listen and sing along. Music includes everything from Tin Pan Alley to Classic Rock, to favorite pop songs, Hawaiian and more. An Open Mic session will give those with more expertise a chance to strut their stuff!Make your reservation in advance, bring a picnic, kids are welcome. Reservation fee for non-members is $15, and we will credit back $5 per bottle purchased, up to 3 bottles.

Click here to make your reservation.

Email Steve at steveonstrings@gmail.com for a PDF of the songs in advance.

Fourth Saturday Hike and Tasting with Bruce
2022-09-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-07-23 10:30 - 11:30
Join Bruce each 4th Saturday for a morning hike up the hill. We will share a taste of wine at the top to quench our thirst, then finish up with a full flight once we’re back to the garden patio.

Experience the whole of Livermore Valley from a totally different perspective, the top of the hill at Charles R. The view from the top never disappoints – no matter the weather, the temperature, the steepness or the wind factor – this special place is simply beautiful.Dick and Bonnie have been generous enough to share this little-known part of the property with us, and we are excited to share the space with those willing to make the trek. Mileage: 1 mile (round trip), Elevation: 300ft, Difficulty: Intermediate

Reservation Only, Limited Space: $15 Club Members, $30 Public

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Last Fourth Friday Summer Concert Series featuring Fred McCarty
2022-09-23 17:30 - 20:30
Round up your posse and make a night of it under the oaks on our garden patio with the award-winning music of Fred McCarty. Marty’s Joint food truck will be serving up “comfort food for the soul” to pair with a glass or bottle of your favorite Charles R wine.

Support our local small businesses! Help our food trucks have a happy day, please, no outside food or picnics when food trucks are on site.

Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome.

TRAFFIC ALERT: To avoid commuter traffic on Tesla Road, take Patterson Pass or Las Positas Road to Greenville Road, continue south to Crane Ridge Road.

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National Cheeseburger Day
2022-09-18 00:00 - 23:59
After you celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with a tasty burger, swing by and taste some wine, or better yet, bring your burger here and pair it with Charles R’s brand-new Petite Sirah!

Pouring at Livermore Valley Wine Auction
2022-09-17 14:00 - 15:00
Come visit us at the Livermore Valley Wine Auction!

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Third Saturday with John Vicino and Lukas Pizzeria
2022-09-17 12:00 - 16:30
Every Third Saturday come relax on our garden patio under the oaks with live music and food trucks in Livermore Valley Wine Country. Pair your favorite Charles R wine with delicious, handmade, artisanal pizzas from Lukas Pizzeria, while you enjoy the music of John Vicino, guitarist, singer, and songwriter. John began his musical journey at 16 on the streets of San Francisco and we are so excited to welcome him at the winery.Trivia fact: His upcoming album, Powell Street, is in reference to the street in San Francisco where his music career started.

Reservations

Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome.

Ukulele Jam & Open Mic
2022-08-06 13:30 - 16:30
Come join Steve Kritzer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and popular ukulele teacher for our Ukulele Jam & Open Mic.

Relax on the garden patio in an informal friendly setting, nestled among oak trees in the Livermore hills. The only requirement is a ukulele and knowledge of a few basic chords, or just come to listen and sing along. Music includes everything from Tin Pan Alley to Classic Rock, to favorite pop songs, Hawaiian and more. An Open Mic session will give those with more expertise a chance to strut their stuff!Make your reservation in advance, bring a picnic, kids are welcome. Reservation fee for non-members is $15, and we will credit back $5 per bottle purchased, up to 3 bottles.

Click here to make your reservation.

Email Steve at steveonstrings@gmail.com for a PDF of the songs in advance.

Wine & Cheese Pairing with The Cheese Parlor
2022-07-30 14:00 - 16:00
Join Brandon Wood from The Cheese Parlor and the Charles R Winery Team for this amazing private wine and cheese pairing event. We’ll be featuring 4 of our wines with cheeses selected by Cheese Monger Brandon. We’ll spend an afternoon, on our beautiful garden patio, leading our guests through an adventure of unique cheeses and equally unique wines. We are excited to introduce you to the fabulous pairings we come up with.

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Reservation Only, Limited Space: $55 Club Members, $65 Public

Fourth Friday Summer Concert Series featuring Justin Garns
2022-07-22 17:30 - 20:30
Round up your posse and make a night of it under the oaks on our garden patio with soulful funky blues from the Justin Garns Trio. La Santa Torta food truck will be serving up their world famous beef birria tacos dipped in consomé to pair with a glass or bottle of your favorite Charles R wine.

Support our local small businesses! Help our food trucks have a happy day, please, no outside food or picnics when food trucks are on site.

Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome.

TRAFFIC ALERT: To avoid commuter traffic on Tesla Road, take Patterson Pass or Las Positas Road to Greenville Road, continue south to Crane Ridge Road.

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Third Saturday with Lucas Sanchez and New Tradition Kitchen
2022-07-16 12:00 - 16:30
Every Third Saturday come relax on our garden patio under the oaks with live music and food trucks in Livermore Valley Wine Country. Pair your favorite Charles R wine with New Tradition Kitchen’s American classics with a new tradition twist, while you enjoy the music of Lucas Sanchez, guitarist, singer songwriter, and composer. His music is a carefully crafted cocktail of sounds that draw inspiration from rock, blues, funk, pop, jazz, and more.

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Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome.

Wine Wednesday in Livermore Valley Wine Country
2022-06-29 17:00 - 20:00
Come wine-down on Wednesday night and taste Lisa’s newly released 2018 Coyote Red Blend, 75% Zin and 25% Petite Sirah. Cousins Maine Lobster Truck will be serving up sweet succulent Maine Lobster Rolls, Tots, Tacos, Quesadilla, Chowder, the perfect pairing for our new 2020 Reserve Chardonnay, and don’t forget the Whoopie Pies! Live music with Jack Quigley as he serves up a gumbo pot of acoustic musical styles including Blues, Gospel, Spiritual, Folk, Country, Rock and Bluegrass.

Support our local small businesses! Help our food trucks have a happy day, please, no outside food or picnics when food trucks are on site.

Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. RESERVATIONS Please no outside food or picnics.

TRAVEL TIP: To avoid commute traffic on Tesla Road, take Las Positas or Patterson Pass Road to Greenville Road, head south to the winery.

Self Guided Hike to Lookout Hill
2022-06-25 12:00 - 15:30
Grab a bottle of your favorite wine and you’re on your way to the top of Lookout Hill for amazing views and tasty wine. Experience the whole of Livermore Valley from a totally different perspective, the top of the hill at Charles R. The view from the top never disappoints – no matter the weather, the temperature, the steepness or the wind factor – this special place is simply beautiful. 1-mile round trip, Elevation: 300 feet, Difficulty: Intermediate. 🥾🥾🍷

Father’s Day BBQ & Tunes
2022-06-19 12:00 - 16:30
Treat the Father’s in your life to a relaxing afternoon BBQ on the Charles R garden patio. Big C BBQ will be serving up mouthwatering pulled pork, Tri-tip, grilled chicken with their pasta salad and cowboy beans to pair with your favorite Charles R wine. Enjoy the sounds of The Maddy Hudson Trio. Singing sensation and American Idol contestant, Maddy is a passionate artist with a soulful bluesy edge, with acoustic sounds of pop alternative and rock. We’ll also have Dartboard discounts for Dad!

Support our local small businesses! Help our food trucks have a happy day, please, no outside food or picnics when food trucks are on site.

Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. www.charlesrwinery.com.

Memorial Day Picnic
2022-05-30 12:00 - 16:30
Our garden patio will be open for picnics and wine tasting Memorial Day, Sunday, May 30, 12 to 4:30pm for a day of remembrance honoring those lost in U.S. Military Service. BYOB – Bring Your Own Basket, and relax under the oaks in Livermore Valley Wine Country.

Wine Down in the Grove
2022-05-21 18:00
Spend the afternoon in the beautiful Sycamore Grove Park at this fundraiser, with a unique opportunity to enjoy local wine, including Charles R!, and beer tastings with delectable snacks and desserts from local favorites, along with music and a silent auction. LARPD Rangers will be on-site to share the local natural history of the area.

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LARPD Foundation’s Wine Down in the Grove

Spring Fling and Wine Club Release Party
2022-05-21 12:00 - 16:30
Spend the day in Livermore Valley Wine Country relaxing on our garden patio. Enjoy live music with Songsmith Eric Eckstein from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. As a “finger picker” Eric’s repertoire includes blues, folk, classic rock, Jazz standards as well as songs from today’s contemporary artists.

La Santa Torta Food Truck will be rolling in with authentic Birria Tacos and consome’, great pairing for our Coyote Red and Barbera! Vegetarian options, Birria noodles and much more!

Bonnie will be serving up her cake with strawberries, cream and an Oreo topper for Club Members picking up their Spring wine selection.

Support our local small businesses! Help our food trucks have a happy day, please, no outside food or picnics when food trucks are on site.

Wine Club Members will be picking up their Spring Releases, including our first 2018 Coyote Red, 2019 Reserve Chardonnay and the 2018 Barbera available for Club Members only. If you’re not a Wine Club Member, check out all of the Member Benefits on our website and join today!

Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome.

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Livermore Downtown Street Fest
2022-05-14 10:00 - 2022-05-15 17:00
The largest celebration of local wine, craft brew, arts, crafts, shopping, dining, entertainment and hometown charm in the East Bay! Over 100,000 attend each year to explore unique vendor booths and to shop at Downtown’s incredible specialty boutiques. Enjoy our collection of restaurants that are globally inspired and locally enhanced! This year experience two live entertainment areas as well as beer and wine tasting lounges featuring the best from local breweries and wineries, stop by and taste with Charles R!

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Come join us, we will be pouring at the Livermore Downtown Street Fest

Mother's Day on the Charles R Garden Patio
2022-05-08 12:00 - 16:30
Bonnie has a red rose for Moms, her favorite wine and we’ll sweeten her day with fresh strawberry glazed cake! Relax on our garden patio with live music from Guitarist Jeff Suburu, and the La Burrita Food Truck will be serving up authentic and creative Mexican Cuisine. Come make new memories with Mom at Charles R Vineyards!

Tri-Valley SOCKs FINAL Bras for the Cause Walk
2022-05-07 09:00 - 12:00
Cancer is not cured in a day. That is why we keep on walking. To kick breast cancer in the ass-phault! Join the Final Bras for the Cause Breast Cancer walk on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Join as a walker, sponsor a walker, or partner with us to help put on the walk. Join Team Charles R Winery at the link below, or sponsor a walker!

Make your mother proud – walk around in your underwear! This is an incredible 8k (~5 mile) late afternoon/early evening FUN(d)-raising stroll through Pleasanton, CA complete with a bra-decorating contest. The walk starts and ends at Amador Valley Community Park. Registration open time is TBD on Walk afternoon/evening and the actual Walk start time is TBD (at this time). Sign up, invite your friends, decorate a bra, and get in touch with your inner diva!

Register Now! Registration is open for the Final Bras for the Cause Walk — register now at the current registration rate of $30.00. Then, ask your family and friends to make a generous donation in your name as a registered walker for a good cause! A donation is a great Birthday or Anniversary gift! Tri-Valley SOCKs (Stepping Out for Cancer Kures) is a registered not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, Tax I.D. 20-2395367.

JOIN TODAY!

Fridays with the Winemaker
2022-04-29 12:00 - 16:30
Do you like Fridays? And wine? And enjoying wine on Fridays? Ever wanted to know the stories behind our wines? Have questions about the production process? Or have you felt like geeking out about wine, but didn’t know where to turn?

Come by and see me at Charles R Winery on Fridays, beginning January 14! We can talk as much or as little about wine as you like, I look forward to seeing you soon! Lisa Lee, Winemaker

Reservations recommended and walk-ins welcome.

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Closed for Easter, Sunday, April 17
2022-04-15 08:00 - 17:00
Happy Easter to one and all. We are closed Sunday for a family day and wish you all a wonderful day.

3rd SATURDAYS - Live Music & Food Trucks - CANCELLED
2022-04-09 12:00 - 16:30
CANCELLED DUE TO FORECASTED SHOWERS. WE WILL BE OPEN FOR WINE TASTING UNDER THE COVERED PATIO.

We’re launching our new 3rd Saturdays – Live Music & Food Trucks, April 16th, hope you will join us! Each 3rd Saturday we will feature a new band and food truck, where you can enjoy the afternoon on our garden patio with a bottle of your favorite Charles R wine.

Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. Food service from 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. or sell out, with live music from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Please no picnics when food trucks are at the winery.

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DAT Q BBQBBQ is their passion and smoking their craft at Dat Q BBQ, it comes through in their food with every bite. Using quality meats and ingredients in all their recipes, serving up ribs, brisket, pulled pork, chicken, mac & cheese, baked beans, collard greens, loaded potato salad and more.

STEVE & NADIAApril 16th Steve and Nadia perform toe-tapping rhythms, engaging guitars, vocals and harmonies, with heartfelt ballads. Song styles range from acoustic rock, Americana, light country, folk to pop – and a little light humor with the audience thrown in.

Hilltop Hike, Wine Tasting & Picnic
2022-04-09 12:00 - 14:30
Spring is in the air! Hike along with Charles R Vineyard’s Lisa Lee and Bruce Parrish for a fun hike to the top of Charles R hill for a beautiful 365° view of the Livermore Valley and surrounding mountains while enjoying a picnic lunch and wine tasting. The intermediate hike is 1-mile round trip, elevation 300 feet, we suggest hiking shoes, a jacket, water, camera, and binoculars. Lunch includes choice of sandwich, side salad and cookie from The Press.

By Reservation Only, Limited Space Club Members: $45

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MENU

Turkey Avocado & Provolone SammieAcme organic ciabatta, Hobbs nitrite free roast turkey, baby arugula, tomato, aioli, house made pesto (nut and dairy free)

Roast Beef & Apple SammieAcme organic ciabatta, Hobbs roast beef, Granny Smith apple, arugula, onion, blue cheese, aioli, provolone

Beets & Arugula SammieAcme organic ciabatta, beet root slices, baby arugula, house made pesto (nut and dairy free)

Fridays with the Winemaker
2022-04-01 12:00 - 16:30
Do you like Fridays? And wine? And enjoying wine on Fridays? Ever wanted to know the stories behind our wines? Have questions about the production process? Or have you felt like geeking out about wine, but didn’t know where to turn?

Come by and see me in the Charles R tasting room on Fridays, beginning January 14! We can talk as much or as little about wine as you like, I look forward to seeing you soon! Lisa Lee, Winemaker

Reservations and walk-ins welcome. Make your reservation at www.charlesrwinery.com.

Livermore Valley Wine Country Barrel Tasting Weekend
2022-03-19 12:00 - 2022-03-20 16:30
“Roll out the barrel, we’ll have a barrel of fun!” Barrel Tasting Weekend rolls into Livermore Valley Wine Country March 19 and 20. Join over 25 Livermore Valley wineries where you will Meet the Makers and sample wines right out of the barrel. Charles R will be featuring a vertical tasting of Cabernet Sauvignon from Casa de Vinas Vineyard, 2021 and 2020 barrel samples along with 2017 from the bottle.

Live music is always best, Saturday features Horatio Monroe, singer, songwriter and guitarist with an old soul sound and a new feeling. Catch Spencer James on Sunday, guitar player, singer and blues fanatic, getting to the roots of American music. Music from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

On Saturday, we will be pairing Charles R wines with Ominous Burgers, making people smile one burger at a time. On Sunday Papa’s Dumplings will be serving authentic, 100% handcrafted dumplings, Northern Chinese cuisine with vegan and vegetarian options.

Buy your tickets in advance and save $15, 1 ticket, two days for $60 online or $75 day of event. www.lvwine.org

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HORATIO MONROESinger, Songwriter, Guitarist, Horatio Monroe has one spirit. He is Creating beauty like crazy, he loves music and will spread his sound of Peace and Love wherever the wind will take hil. From Tracy California Horatio channels his old soul sound with a new feeling. Covering songs created much earlier than his years, Horatio performs with them with,peace n’ harmony flowing through. Catch this rising star as he is on the rise.

SPENCER JAMESSpencer James is a guitar player, singer, and blues fanatic. He has been playing all over the Bay Area at Wineries and Clubs for the past 3 years, making it a fast start for this 23 year old talent. The unusual and interesting thing about his performances are the songs. In addition to his originals and a few early Rock ‘n’ Roll standards, he plays a variety of blues from the early 20th century, getting to the roots of American music. Often times, he redevelops the songs with different tempos, lyrics, and feelings to fit whatever moves him.

Sunday S'mores!
2022-03-13 12:00 - 16:30
Gather up the family and bring the kids for S’mores on Sunday around the fire pit on our garden patio! Bring a picnic to pair with your favorite bottle of Charles R wine, or relax with our wine tasting lineup. Rain or shine, we’ve got you covered under out Patio, Gazebo or Arbor. Come make a day of it in Livermore Valley Wine Country.

Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome.

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National Oreo Cookie Day!!
2022-03-05 12:00 - 2022-03-06 16:30
Stop by Saturday or Sunday from 12-4:30pm and let’s toast to National Oreo day with your very own Oreo and glass of Charles R Wine! Moooove over, milk. Oreos have something to wine about! Pick YOUR favorite Oreo and wine pairing, the choice is yours, so many Oreo’s, so little time. And, be a winner, enter the daily raffle for a big box of Oreos! Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome.

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Fourth Friday Summer Concert Series
2022-03-04 17:30 - 20:30
Wine-down with a glass or bottle of your favorite Charles R wine on our garden patio with live music and food trucks! Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. Our Fourth Friday Concert launches in May and runs through September.

Make your reservation at www.charlesrwinery.com.

TRAVEL TIP: To avoid commute traffic on Tesla Road, take Las Positas or Patterson Pass Road to Greenville Road.
