Parlor + Pour: Educational Cheese Class paired with a preview of the Summer New Releases
Thursday, August 5th
5:30-7pm
Join us on the patio at McGrail for an intimate cheese class and preview of McGrail’s upcoming releases. Winemaker, Mark Clarin along with Professional Cheesemonger, Brandon Wood of the Cheese Parlor, will share the perfect pairings for some very special new wines. This sneak peek of the Patriot Cabernet and Summer Releases is only available by attending this educational cheese focused evening. Taste the delicious pairings and enjoy learning everything about this hand crafted cheese.
Limited to 30 guests
$40/wine club member | $50/guest
Tickets available HERE.
Family Friendly Sunset Concert with Crawdad Republic
Saturday, August 7th
6-8:30PM
Celebrate summer with a family friendly concert at McGrail Vineyards! Join hometown favorites, Crawdad Republic, for a night of dancing, live music, and family fun! Locally grown Crawdad Republic provides original folk and bluegrass tunes with soothing vocal harmony blends. Always a fun family-favorite, some tout Crawdad Republic as “the sound of Livermore.” Come out and decide for yourselves! Please no outside alcohol. Advanced tickets are recommended as these events often sell out. Please bring your lawn chair, picnic blanket, or whatever you need to make yourself comfortable on the front lawn.
$30/person
$20/club member
$5/kid (18 and under)
Tickets available HERE.
Music in the Vines at McGrail with Michelle Lambert and Wood Fired Pizza by Tutte al Forno
Sunday, August 8th
1-4PM
Relax, unwind, and enjoy the views from the hilltop at McGrail! Bring your appetite as Tutte al Forno will be selling wood fired pizzas and enjoy live music by Michelle Lambert from 1-4pm on our front lawn. Advanced reservations are recommended, but walk ups are allowed. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to make yourself comfortable.
$10/person
$5/wine club member
Tickets available HERE.
Vintage Circle Pre-Release Pairing Party
Thursday, August 12th
6:30-8:30PM
VINTAGE CIRCLE MEMBERS: Join us for our August Pre-Release Pairing Party, especially for our Vintage Circle members! We are excited to have delicious BBQ food pairings with our newest wines! Taste samples of these delicious new releases: 2020 McGrail Family Chardonnay, 2018 McGrail Merlot from Picazo Vineyard, 2019 Malbec from Lucky 8 Vineyard, and 2018 Patriot Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy a beautiful evening on the patio at this exclusive evening.
21 and over only.
Tickets are $10/person and are good toward the purchase of wine this evening.
Must be a Vintage Circle member and welcome to bring up to 5 additional people.
Tickets available HERE.
Friday Night Live with the RPM Band
Friday, August 13th
6-9PM
Join us on the sprawling front lawn at McGrail! Pack your picnic chairs or blankets and enjoy a fantastic show by the lively RPM Band! This casual concert under the blue sky will be sure to entertain with a beautiful sunset and a fantastic performance. You are welcome to bring a picnic dinner in or purchase food from our food truck. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass and the bottle (please do not bring any outside alcohol into this event). There are 6 Private tables under our new arbor available to rent for $150 (includes tickets for up to 6 people).
Tickets: $10/person OR $5/wine club member
Private Arbor Table $150 (for up to 6 guests)
Pre-purchased tickets are highly recommended, as they may sell out!
Food truck dinners available for purchase or picnics are welcome.
Tickets available HERE.
Holy McGrail Quarterly Wine Club Release Party
Saturday & Sunday, August 14th and 15th
11:30-4pm
Soak in the sun and celebrate summer in the Livermore Valley! Enjoy sampling our delicious new releases–2020 McGrail Family Chardonnay, 2017 McGrail Merlot from Picazo Vineyard, 2019 Malbec from Lucky 8 Vineyard, and 2018 Patriot Cabernet Sauvignon.
Drop by any time between 11:30-4pm on either Saturday or Sunday to enjoy live music on the front lawn. Bring your picnic chairs and blankets to make yourself comfortable. We will sample the new releases in the members lounge as you walk and taste each one. We will have a band both days, so pack your picnic chairs, soak in the sun and celebrate a gorgeous spring season in the Livermore Valley!
Saturday: Honkey Tonk Heroes 1-4PM
Sunday: Busta Groove Band 12-4PM and Wood Fired Pizza by Tutte al Forno
Reservations available HERE.
Music in the Vines with Sound Decision
Saturday, August 21st
12:30-4PM
Grab your dancing shoes and be sure to be entertained with the upbeat band Sound Decision on our front lawn stage. Spend the afternoon sipping wine, enjoying live music, and celebrating summer! Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to make yourself comfortable. Advanced reservations are recommended. Please bring your own picnic as we will NOT have a food truck on-site today.
$10/person
$5/person
Tickets available HERE.
Music in the Vines with Sam Johnson and Wood Fired Pizza by Tutte al Forno
Sunday, August 22nd
12:30-4PM
Relax and unwind, take in the beautiful views, and enjoy a picnic while listening to the talented Sam Johnson! Johnson is a singer/songwriter that has a pop/reggae vibe that is sure to entertain. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to make yourself comfortable. Advanced reservations are recommended. Bring your family and enjoy lunch by Tutte al Forno wood fired pizza and ice cream by Aldo’s! (Food is an additional purchase)
$10/person
$5/person
Tickets available HERE.
Sunset Core and Cabernet Summer Series on the Front Lawn at McGrail Vineyards
with Caitlin Hatzenbuhler of Conscious Core Pilates
6:30-8:30PM
August 25th
Enjoy our final Core and Cabernet Pilates class of our 3 part series at McGrail Vineyards! Gather on the front lawn overlooking the Livermore Valley, while practicing for an all-levels Pilates mat workout focusing on core strength, flexibility, balance and overall body awareness. This 60-minute class with Caitlin Hatzenbuhler of Conscious Core Pilates will work on both lengthening and strengthening the muscles in a full-body workout with modifications to fit everyone’s level. You will leave feeling stronger, taller and more connected in your mind and body. Following the practice we will head to the panoramic patio to enjoy a tasting of three McGrail wines. Grab your friends, soak in the sunset, and enjoy a beautiful evening together! All levels are always welcome! Please bring a yoga mat, water, and comfortable clothing for Pilates. Layers are recommended. For those with sun sensitivities, please bring a hat, glasses, sunscreen, or anything else you may need.
Tickets: $45/guests or $39/Wine Club Members per date.
Pre-Registration is requested. No refunds.
Tickets available HERE.
Under the Stars with Pasquale
Friday, August 27th
5:30-9PM: Concert begins at 7pm.
Join us for an evening under the stars with the famed Italian Tenor, Pasquale Esposito. Seats will be located on the front lawn area, overlooking the expansive views of the Livermore Valley and Mt. Diablo. From 5:30-7pm, enjoy wine by the glass or bottle and Soleil’s gourmet wood fired pizza. Pasquale will take the stage at 7pm for a night to remember with his distinctive pop/opera style performance. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Livermore schools music enrichment programs.
Intimate event with limited tickets, tables and chairs will be setup on the front lawn
$99/person, portion of ticket sales to benefit local music program
Food and wine is available for additional purchase.
Tickets available HERE.
Labor Day Weekend: Live on the Lawn with Rock On Tap
Saturday, September 4th
12-4PM
Celebrate the long weekend with a family friendly concert on the front lawn! Enjoy the gorgeous views, award winning wines, and a rockin’ performance by Rock On Tap! Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to make yourself comfortable. Advanced reservations are recommended.
$10/person
$5/person
Tickets available HERE.
Sunset Forejour Concert
Sunday, September 5th
5:30-8:30PM
Grab your picnic chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes for our Summer Sunset Concert on the front lawn at McGrail! Forejour, a Journey and Foreigner tribute band, will rock the stage while the sun sets over the hills of the Livermore Valley. Tutte Al Forno will be selling delicious wood fired pizzas and picnics are welcome. No outside alcohol allowed onsite.
$30/person
$25/wine club member
Open to guests over 21 years of age
Limited space available, advanced reservations recommended
Tickets available HERE.
Friday Night Live with Urban Sky & Double Barrel Food Truck
Friday, September 10th
5-8PM
Join us for our Final Friday Night Live of the Season! Playing top hits from several genres Urban Sky will entertain as you dance under the stars. Join us on the front lawn for a beautiful sunset, fantastic views, and a fun evening. Please bring your lawn chair, picnic blanket, or whatever you need to make yourself comfortable on the front lawn. Feel free to pack a picnic dinner or purchase food from Double Barrel food truck. McGrail wines will be available by the glass and the bottle for purchase, please do not bring any outside alcohol on-site. There are 6 Private tables under our new arbor available to rent for $150 (up to 6 people).
Entry is $10/person or $5/club member. Pre-purchased tickets are highly recommended, as they may sell out!
Delicious dinner available for purchase from Double Barrel food truck or feel free to bring your own picnic.
Tickets available HERE.