Calendar of Events

Event tickets can be purchased online at our McGrail WebCart, click here to purchase any tickets.

Quarterly Release Party Dates:
February 1st
May 18th
August 17th
November 15th

Annual Wine Club Release Party:
July 13th-14th

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Quarterly Wine Club Release Party
Friday, May 17th
5-8PM
Join us to pick up your newest release: Clone 8 and Clone 15 Cabernet Sauvignon from McGrail Vineyards. Appetizers, music, and fun. Live music by Bosco Duo, petite appetizers, s'mores, and a beautiful sunset! Wine Club Members Only.
Reservations Requested.

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Release Party: Cabernet is back!
Saturday, May 18th
12-4:30PM
Come out to enjoy a taste-off of our 2 newest Cabernets from McGrail Vineyards. We will be sampling our Clone 8 and Clone 15 Cabernet, both grown on our Estate Vineyards. Also enjoy Gerard'z Honeybeez local honey and live music. Wood Fired Gourmet Pizza's from Soleil Pizza will be available for purchase!

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Brushstrokes and Wine Notes
Saturday, May 25th
11am-1pm
Create your very own masterpiece with expert artist, Sharon Costello, while sipping on wine and enjoying a fun early afternoon at McGrail. Learn how to paint a canvas, wine inspired of course, and take it home to hang on the wall.
$50/person
Purchase tickets by visiting: www.brushstrokesandwinenotes.com

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OPEN for Memorial Day
Monday, May 27th
12-4:30PM
We will be open to celebrate Memorial Day! Come out and taste 5 wines and enjoy a beautiful day celebrating those who served our country!

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Tapas, Tasting and Tunes at McGrail
Friday, May 31st
6-9PM

Introducing our series of Tasting, Tapas and Tunes - join us every other Friday starting May 31st-September 20th on the patio at McGrail for a fun evening of delicious food by Posada Catering, award-winning wine by McGrail, and live music from a featured artist.
Featured Artist: Steve Fread
$10/person
$5/club member

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5th Annual Lobster Feed at McGrail
Saturday, June 8th
6-10PM
Don't miss our 5th Annual Lobster Feed! Put on your lobster bib and dig in, the table will be filled with 1.25 Fresh, Maine Lobster, prawns, artichokes, sausage, potatoes, corn on the cob, garlic, and wine! After your deliciuos dinner, we will have live music from Top Secret Band for your entertainment! Each couple will get a bottle of wine to enjoy with dinner. 21 and over please.
$120/wine club member (up to 4)
$135/person

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Tapas, Tasting and Tunes at McGrail
Friday, June 14th
6-9PM
Join us every other Friday starting May 31st-September 20th on the patio at McGrail for a fun evening of delicious food by Posada Catering, award-winning wine by McGrail, and live music from a featured artist.
Featured Artist: Jazz Music by Greg Chambers
$10/person
$5/club member

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Father's Day Picnic on the Patio
Sunday, June 16th
12-4:30PM
Pack your picnic basket, grab your Dad and enjoy a beautiful day at McGrail! We will have live music for your entertainment and plenty of seating setup, so come out and join us for Father's Day! For groups of 6 or more, please call for Reservations.
No outside Wine or Alcoholic Beverages Please

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Tapas, Tasting and Tunes at McGrail
Friday, June 28th
6-9PM
Join us every other Friday starting May 31st-September 20th on the patio at McGrail for a fun evening of delicious food by Posada Catering, award-winning wine by McGrail, and live music from a featured artist.
Featured Artist: Hurricane Band
$10/person
$5/club member

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Pizza, Paella, and Patriot on the Patio
Saturday, July 6th
5-8PM
Join us for a fun evening of Paella, Wood-Fired Pizza, and a special pre-release of the Patriot Cabernet Sauvignon. The Patriot will be available this one night only! Don't miss this fun evening of dancing, food, and great wines!
$35/person
$29/wine club member

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Cabernet Celebration Weekend: Annual Release Party for our Cabernet Reserve
Saturday, July 13th-Sunday, July 14th
12-4:30PM
Come out to McGrail and celebrate what we love most about wine ... Cabernet Sauvignon! At last, our Reserve Cabernet will be available again. Join us for a 2-day party with live music, Gourmet Wood-Fired Pizza's, seating on the front lawn, and FUN!

Saturday: Bacchus Brothers (Our Winemaker, Mark Clarin, is the lead singer)
Sunday: The Crisis Band

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Taste our Terroir Weekend: July 18th - July 21st
Visit www.lvwine.org to see the 25+ events going on in the Valley

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Taste our Terroir Weekend: Live Cooking Demo with Ryan Scott
Saturday, July 20th
11am-1PM
Enjoy the expansive views of the Livermore Valley from the front lawn at McGrail and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime cooking demo. Celebrity Chef, Ryan Scott, will teach you how to make the perfect wine country meal paired with McGrail Vineyard wines. Enjoy a flight of 3 wines and a sample of one of the three courses Ryan demonstrated.
$65/person
Buy your tickets online at lvwine.org:
http://www.lvwine.org/amass/wizards/eventticketpurchase/index.php?id=2178

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Taste our Terroir Weekend: From Vine to Glass: Through the Eyes of the Winemaker
Sunday, July 21st
11am-1PM
Whether you are a wine enthusiast or an aspiring winemaker, join us to learn about the winemaking process from the vine to your glass. Start with a vineyard tour, then head to the crush pad, and end in the barrel room for an exclusive seated tasting with our winemaker. You will learn the entire process and taste 5 extraordinary wines from McGrail Vineyards.
$35/person
Buy tickets online at lvwine.org:
http://www.lvwine.org/amass/wizards/eventticketpurchase/index.php?id=2178

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Tapas, Tasting and Tunes at McGrail
Friday, July 26th
6-9PM
Enjoy McGrail's exquisite wines and a delicious mixture of sweet, savory, and a bit of spicy flavors from Posada Caterings tapas to fill your summer evenings! Top Secret Dance Band is back to give a live performance of hits from classics of the 1050's through todays top hits! Bring your dancing shoes for this fun band!
Featured Artist: Top Secret Band
$10/person
$5/club member

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Winemaker Night: An Educational Evening of Oak Flavors in Cabernet Sauvignon
Thursday, August 1st
6-8PM
Join our winemaker, Mark Clarin, for a fun and educational evening of Cabernet Tasting! You'll get to experience barrel samplings as well as bottled wines! Increase your wine knowledge and learn how oaks from different countries affect a specific wine. You will learn about the differences of American, French, and Hungarian oak.
$45/person
$35/club member

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Tapas, Tasting and Tunes at McGrail
Friday, August 9th
6-9PM
Join us every other Friday starting May 31st-September 20th on the patio at McGrail for a fun evening of delicious food by Posada Catering, award-winning wine by McGrail, and live music from a featured artist.
Featured Artist: Spill the Wine
$10/person
$5/club member

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Sunset Concert with SAGE Band
Saturday, August 31st
6-9PM
If you like funk, you do not want to miss this Sunset Wine Concert on the front lawn at McGrail Vineyards. SAGE band has been playing together for over 40 years and they know how to keep the party rockin'! Pizza and wine will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverages please.
$15/person entry fee
$10/club member