Upcoming Events at Darcie Kent
Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, May 5th. Club member exclusive.
The Club Release begins with "First Dibs Friday," an evening kick-off session focused on tasting the new releases, as well as the End of Vintage sale. No food pairings or live music are part of this session.
Our classic club release sessions take place on Saturday and Sunday, with delectable, curated wine and food pairings by Zephyr Grill and Bar. Yes, we have noticed that this event falls on Cinco de Mayo. Come enjoy some pairings that draw their inspiration from south of the border. Live music and guaranteed seating on the Terrace and Green will make this a splendid May day.
And don't forget the End of Vintage sale. Drop by and taste 12 amazing wines priced at $12, $15 and $18 per bottle. This sale is also exclusive to members.
Wine Down Wednesday
Wednesday, May 22nd. Part of the Livermore Valley Wine Community's Winery of the Week event series.
Come kick off our extended, summer evening hours with us. There will be a special tasting menu and food truck. More details to be announced shortly.
Upcoming Events At Other Locations
Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, May 5th at Purple Orchid Inn, 4549 Cross Rd, Livermore, CA 94550.
Tickets to Sunday's Grand Tasting and Carnival are $99 - $125 per person. Tickets to Friday and Saturday's events range $99 - $119 per person, per event. The full list of events can be found at www.cabfrancapalooza.com
A wine tasting carnival for the senses and a celebration of all things Cabernet Franc. Immerse yourself in three days of festivities as 50+ wineries come together to celebrate the deliciousness of Cabernet Franc through events and tastings. The grand culmination awaits on Sunday, May 5th, with the not-to-be-missed Grand Tasting. Indulge in award-winning wines hailing from Livermore Valley, France, Napa Valley, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Oregon, Washington State, Finger Lakes, Michigan, Sierra Foothills, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz Mountains, Virginia, Texas, and beyond. Join the CabFranc Revolution!
Darcie Kent Estate Winery and Almost Famous Wine will be pouring at the Grand Tasting on Sunday. And we can neither confirm nor deny our involvement in Friday's blind tasting, as the wine selections are revealed toward the end of the evening!
ON SALE SOON: Saturday, June 1st at Almost Famous Wine Lounge. Ticket price is credited towards purchases, and includes tasting of sixteen wines, cheese, charcuterie and fruit. 12 am to 3 pm, with a guided presentation of four wines at 12:30 pm.
We are thrilled to announce that many of our wines scored 90 points or above in the spring 2024 issues of Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
Join us as we taste through our four best of class winners from the 2024 competition, via a guided exploration with Darcie Kent, the Kent family, and winemaker Julian Halasz.
Before and after the guided tasting, enjoy an exposition-style, flexible format tasting of twelve 90+ scoring wines, as well as a deluxe grazing station with which to explore how well our wines pair with food.
Check back soon!