Charles R Vineyards

Karaoke and Happy Hour Fridays!
2024-05-03 12:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Un-wine-d with us at Charles R Vineyards every Friday! We’re popping bottles from noon until 8:30 PM, with a fabulous Happy Hour from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – sip on 2 for 1 glasses of wine! Karaoke starts at 5 PM. Keep up with our exciting Friday events on social media. No need to book ahead, just walk in and let the good times flow!

Hilltop Hike and Brunch with Bruce
2024-04-27 10:30 - 13:30
Join Bruce for our Hilltop Hike and Brunch. Reservations required. Limited spots available. Public $35/person; Club Members $25/person.

Reservation

4th Friday Music!
2024-04-26 12:00 - 20:30
Get ready to kick off your weekend in style at our 4th Friday Live music event! Join us as we open our doors from Noon to 8:30 for an unforgettable evening filled with fantastic tunes and delicious eats. The music starts at 5 PM, and we’ve got a Happy Hour from 5 PM to 7 PM to keep the good vibes flowing. Be sure to keep an eye on our social media for updates on the talented musicians taking the stage and the mouth-watering food truck that will be serving up tasty treats. No reservations required – just bring your friends and your dancing shoes for a night you won’t want to miss!

Food for purchase provided by Cousins Maine Lobster

Wine Down Wednesday
2024-04-24 12:00 - 16:30, 2024-04-17 12:00 - 16:30
Indulge in a well-deserved mid-week break at Charle R Vineyards as we celebrate Wine Down Wednesday! Treat yourself to a glass of our finest wines, unwind, and savor the moment in our serene vineyard setting. Join us for a relaxing afternoon filled with delicious wine, good company, and a perfect atmosphere to recharge and rejuvenate. Let’s raise a glass to making it halfway through the week – cheers to you!

Reservations are not required. Walk-ins are welcome.

Celebrate Earth Day
2024-04-20 12:00 - 16:30
Hey wine lovers and nature enthusiasts! Get ready to turn up for Earth Day at Charles R Vineyards! We’re bringing the vibes with a special event where we’ll be hooking you up with a Flower Seed Gift Bag. Sip on some fine wine, soak in the vineyard views, and take home a piece of nature with you. Let’s toast to our beautiful planet and make a difference, one seed at a time. See you there! EarthDayCelebration

Reservations are not required. Walk-ins are welcome.

Happy Hour Fridays!
2024-04-19 12:00 - 20:30
Un-wine-d with us at Charles R Vineyards every Friday! We’re popping bottles from noon until 8:30 PM, with a fabulous Happy Hour from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM – sip on 2 for 1 glasses of wine! Keep up with our exciting Friday events on social media. No need to book ahead, just walk in and let the good times flow!

Axe the Taxes & Nat'l Peach Cobbler Day
2024-04-13 12:00 - 16:30
Get ready to toast to the end of Tax Season in style with Charles R Vineyards! Join us for an exciting day filled with fun and games at our annual Dart Board Game competition. But that’s not all – in honor of National Peach Cobbler Day, we’ll be serving up delicious Peach Cobbler to satisfy your sweet tooth! Doors open at Noon for a day of laughter, competition, and of course, fantastic wine. Make sure to be there at 12:01 when the wine starts flowing! Don’t miss out on this peachy-keen celebration – see you there!

Reservations not required; walk-ins welcome!

National Grilled Cheese Day
2024-04-12 12:00 - 20:30
Say cheese and wine, because today is the day to celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day at our winery! Indulge in a delicious pairing of grilled cheese and our award-winning wine. We’ll have all the ingredients ready for you to create your very own cheesy masterpiece. And if that’s not enough to entice you, we’re also hosting happy hour from 5 PM to 7 PM. 2 glasses of wine for the price of 1! Join us for our new Friday hours, now open from Noon to 8:30 PM. It’s going to be grate!

Reservations are not required. walk-ins are welcome.

Medal Jubilee
2023-04-29 12:00 - 16:30

April Fools Day Event
2023-04-01 12:00 - 16:30

Barrel Tasting Weekend
2023-03-18 12:00 - 2023-03-19 16:30
Taste wines straight from the Barrel!

On Saturday, our winemaker, Lisa Lee, will be here to answer questions and to tell you all about our future wines.

Then on Sunday, Bruce will take the baton (or rather the wine thief) and tell you about what is up and coming in wine at Charles R.

Side-by-side barrel tastings of our 2021 and 2022 Petite Sirah offer you a unique opportunity to experience how this bold, rich and fruit-filled wine develops over time.

On Saturday, while sampling your Petite Sirah, rock out to tunes by McFunky.

Pair your wine with tasty tacos from by La Santa Torta, serving food both Saturday and Sunday.

Vendors on Saturday and Sunday:

– Jewelry by Bev Patterson and by Beena’s Gems N Silver – Hand-painted ceramics and watercolor by Lumpy Doodles

TICKETS

This is a Livermore Valley Wine Growers Association sponsored event. Special flight tasting (5 wines): $20, $15 for club members.

Halloween Candy Pairing
2022-10-29 12:00 - 2022-10-30 12:00
Come Trick or Treat for some candy and delicious wine!

National Nut Day
2022-10-22 00:00 - 23:59
Swing by for a Sweet and Savory nut pairing to celebrate National Nut Day!

Third Saturday with Ivan Garzon and Mego Kitchen
2022-10-15 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 Island specialties and International bites from The Mego Kitchen. Menu includes Shrimp Kelaguen Nachos, Shanghai Lumpia, Southwest Empanads, Island Plate Combo with Kalua Pork, Island style BBQ chicken, pancit, white rice and Asian salad.

While you are munching on their delicious food, relax with tunes from Ivan Garzon, accomplished bassist and vocalist, best known for seamlessly joining the two with his soulful mix of roots reggae with a hint of funk. A graduate of Cal Arts and two-time winner of the San Diego Music Awards, he draws inspiration from a diverse range of artists including Prince, Aswad, Tarrus Riley, Gregory Isaacs and Stevie Wonder, just to name a few.

Over the span of his career, he’s had the privilege of performing with artists such as Bayonics, Big Mountain, Pato Banton, The Wailing Souls, Garth Dennis, The Itals, Carlos Paez (B-Side Players), Elijah Emanuel, One Drop, and Kevin Kinsella (John Brown’s Body), among others.

He spends his time teaching, writing and producing music, working on his new solo album and making American Ninja Warrior obstacle courses with his daughters.

Reservations

Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome.

Winery Closed for Private Event
2022-10-08 00:00 - 23:59

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

Reservation

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.

Reservations

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!

Click here for event details.

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.

Reservations

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.

Reservations

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.

Reservations

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.
