Amador Cellars - Farmhouse Red Chili Cook-off
2026-01-17 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Amador Cellars, 11093 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
Vote for which Long Family members’ chili recipe pairs best with our hearty Farmhouse Red Blend. Who will win the coveted GOLDEN LADLE and bragging rights for 2026? Slade & Elky, Those Windburn Brothers! will be providing the honky-tonk tunes to enjoy while chili tasting.

Casino Mine Ranch - “Member For A Day” Weekend
2026-01-17 11:00 - 2026-01-18 16:30 | Casino Mine Ranch, 10690 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth, 95669, United States
Pull up a chair; Member for a Day weekend is back at Casino Mine Ranch, and we’re keeping things easy, welcoming, and full of good wine.
This weekend is for neighbors, friends, first-timers, and folks who’ve been meaning to stop by. No inside track required. Just come as you are and see what a day at the Ranch is all about. January 17th & 18th, we’re opening the doors and pouring like you’ve always belonged here.
What to Expect:

Complimentary Tastings
Enjoy a tasting for you and up to three guests. We’ll be pouring a lineup that includes some of our club favorites; wines we’re proud of and love to share.
Wood-Fired Pizza Bar
A simple pizza bar done right. Grab a slice, taste our wines, and make yourself at home.
Club Pricing All Weekend
For everyone. No sign-ups, no strings; just good wine at the best price we offer.
A Little Thank You
If you decide the wine club feels like a good fit, we’ll take 20% off your first club order. No pressure, just an open invitation.

The Details:
When: Saturday, January 17th & Sunday, January 18th (by reservation)
Where: Casino Mine Ranch
Come on out to the Ranch for bold wines, hearty pizza, and plenty of time to enjoy both.

Drytown Cellars - Winter Pickup Release Party
2026-01-17 11:00 - 2026-01-18 17:00 | Drytown Cellars, 16030 Highway 49, Drytown, CA, 95699, United States
No Reservations Needed! ALL WELCOME! Join your fellow Wet Ones and pick up your latest club selection, taste our newly bottled whites, and enjoy live music BOTH days! (6 & 12 Bottle Club Members’ entry is complimentary, 3 Bottle Club members $5/each. Members can bring 2 additional guests at their entrance price. ($15/each any additional guests after 2 or Non-Members)

New Year New Experiences - Complimentary Olive Oil Tasting at Amador Cellars
2026-01-18 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-01-25 10:00 - 15:30 | Amador Cellars, 11093 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
New Year New Experiences – Complimentary Olive Oil Tasting and Health Benefits Information

Devour Your Dumplings at Di Arie Tasting Room 🥢🥟
2026-01-24 11:30 - 15:30 | Di Arie Vineyard & Winery, 19919 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
Devour Delicious Dumplings at Di Arie 🥢
The Dumpling Bar at Di Arie Vineyard is now a Saturday & Sunday favorite!
One day just wasn’t enough! By popular demand, the Dumpling Bar at Di Arie Tasting Room is now open Saturday and Sunday.
Come snack, sip, laugh, and linger – because great wine deserves great dumplings (and more than one day).
Time:
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Saturday & Sunday)
Address:
Di Arie Vineyard
19919 Shenandoah School Rd
Plymouth, CA 95669

Face Off Wine Blending Class at La Mesa Vineyards, Plymouth
2026-01-24 13:00 - 15:00 | La Mesa Vineyards, 13200 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
Saturday, January 24, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Vineyard Hilltop Winery – 13200 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth
Join owner-winemaker Côme and longtime La Mesa club member Chris Cornish for a fun wine blending class. Participants are organized into two teams that will “compete” to make a winning recipe for our upcoming flagship red wine blend, Charactère.
We will compare and contrast the ingredient wines made from a selection of our estate Barbera, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Petite Sirah, Primitivo, Syrah and Zinfandel wines.
Then, roll up your sleeves with your teammates and formulate a mix for your own perfect bottle! Take your hand-crafted bottle home to enjoy with family and friends.
$60 covers the costs of our tastings, your take-home bottle plus light bistro fare.

2025 - 2026 Winter Concert Series at Domenico Winery Amador
2026-01-24 16:00 - 20:00 | Domenico Winery & Vineyard, 11655 Paine Rd., Ione, CA, 95640, United States
Grab your friends for our Winter Concert Series on January 24th with Double Take Band! Local tunes, delicious dinner, and Domenico wine—cheers to good vibes!

Warm up your winter nights inside in our heated tasting room enjoying live music, great wine, and good company!
Join us for our 2025-2026 Winter Concert Series, where each evening features talented local musicians and an optional chef ‘s dinner available for purchase.
Wine — Beer — Non-alcoholic Beverages — Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies — Fiorello Gelato — All available for purchase. No outside food or drinks.
Free for children under 10 | Seating is open and available upon arrival
January 24th
Double Take Band
Chef is composing the menu— stay tuned
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February 28th
Doppelgänger
Chef is composing the menu— stay tuned

Wine Glass Painting with local artist Nancie Chopp
2026-01-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Domenico Winery & Vineyard, 11655 Paine Rd., Ione, CA, 95640, United States
Wine Glass Painting with local artist Nancie Chopp

Join local artist Nancie Chopp for a relaxed afternoon of wine and wildflowers!
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to paint a variety of bright, beautiful wildflowers on two stemless wine glasses.
Choose your favorite colors and blooms to make each piece uniquely your own.
All supplies are included, and no painting experience is needed—just bring your creativity!
Ticket cost includes a complimentary glass of wine or nonalcoholic beverage.
Ticket $45 per person
Purchaser Your Ticket Here

La Mesa Sutter Creek - Candlelight Conversations: Amador County History and Wine featuring guest speaker Marcie Canale
2026-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | La Mesa Sutter Creek, 59 Main Street, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
Candlelight Conversations: Amador County History & Wine
Featuring guest speaker Marcie Canale
Step into the shadows of Amador County’s past for an unforgettable evening of history, mystery, and wine.
Join us for Candlelight Conversations: Amador County History & Wine, featuring Marcie Canale—Deputy Clerk for the Amador County Recorder/Clerk’s Office, history enthusiast, artist, photographer, and seasoned paranormal investigator. Marcie is a longtime paranormal docent at Preston Castle and the Kennedy Gold Mine, where her work centers on historical research, preservation, and the thoughtful exploration of reported paranormal activity.
With a background in art and years of experience leading public investigations, Marcie weaves together history, creativity, and grounded storytelling—always with deep respect for the sites and their pasts. Her approach is firmly history-first, allowing research to guide every conversation.
Marcie has spoken at Sutter Creek Grammar School and volunteers with the Sutter Creek Community Benefit Foundation, helping protect and share Amador County’s rich heritage. She has also been featured on podcasts including What In The… and The Intriguing and the Unknown.
By candlelight, and with a glass of La Mesa Vineyards wine in hand, guests will explore lesser-known stories and reported encounters tied to some of Amador County’s most historic locations. History lovers, skeptics, and the paranormal-curious alike are warmly invited for an evening of intrigue, education, and lively conversation.
By candlelight…
Friday, January 30 | 6–8 PM
59 Main Street, Sutter Creek
$25/person — includes wine

Gold Dust pizza available onsite for $5/slice

Proud Participant in the New Year New Experience Campaign by the Amador Council of Tourism, VisitAmador.com

Valentine’s-Themed Charcuterie Board Workshop @ Iron Hub
2026-02-01 12:00 - 13:30 | Iron Hub, 12500 Steiner Road, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
Learn how to create a delicious Valentine‘s-themed charcuterie board for your family and friends!
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll build your own charcuterie board while enjoying a complimentary glass of Iron Hub wine.
Guided by Chelsea Farrah, owner of The Dancer’s Pantry in Sacramento, you’ll learn professional tips for arranging, styling, and pairing your board like a pro. All supplies are provided, and you’ll take home a beautiful board to share—or keep for yourself!
$92 per person | $87 for Inner Circle Club members
Reservations are required.
🎟️ Purchase tickets today! – https://ironhubwines.orderport.net/wines/events

Galentines Paint & Sip with Heart & Soul
2026-02-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Domenico Winery & Vineyard, 11655 Paine Rd., Ione, CA, 95640, United States
Galentines Paint & Sip

Unleash your creativity with a glass in hand!

Grab your best Galentine and Join Pricilla with Heart & Soul during an exciting
Paint & Sip class painting a beloved highland cow with flower crown.
Guests will be provided all necessary supplies and instructed beginning to end.
Ticket cost includes a complimentary glass of wine or nonalcoholic beverage.
Open to all ages and skill levels, no outside food or drinks permitted.
Tickets are nonrefundable nor transferable. 1 ticket per project please.
$50 per person
Reserve Your Canvas 🎨

Drytown Cellars - Valentine Candy & Wine Pairing
2026-02-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-14 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-21 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-28 11:00 - 17:00 | Drytown Cellars, 16030 Highway 49, Drytown, CA, 95699, United States
Upgrade your Saturday visit to Drytown Cellars with an optional Valentines special tasting all month long!

Drytown Cellars - Annual Big Game Sip & Shop
2026-02-08 11:00 - 17:00 | Drytown Cellars, 16030 Highway 49, Drytown, CA, 95699, United States
Spend the afternoon savoring award-winning wines and shop local vendors from 11 – 3pm!

Drytown Cellars Cruise Information Night
2026-02-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Drytown Cellars, 16030 Highway 49, Drytown, CA, 95699, United States
Join us here at Drytown Cellars for an informational meeting about an upcoming European river cruise – plus we will have complimentary appetizers and one complimentary glass of wine!

Pizza Festa | Live Music with Michael Roark @ Domenico Winery
2026-02-13 15:00 - 19:00 | Domenico Winery & Vineyard, 11655 Paine Rd., Ione, CA, 95640, United States
Pizza Festa | Live Music with Michael Roark

Join us for our Pizza & Music Festa
Enjoy homemade pizzas in our special artisanal pizza oven handcrafted by Dominick, our owner & winemaker…and sip delicious fine wine, while listening to the sounds of Michael Roark.
Join us every 2nd Friday of the month!
Pizza 3:00 – 7:00 pm | Music 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Free Admission | Food, Wine Available for Purchase

Amador Cellars - Valentine's Day Wine & Cheese Pairing
2026-02-14 10:30 - 15:30 | Amador Cellars, 11093 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
Delicious and savory cheeses to pair with Cupid’s favorite Amador Cellars wines. Complimentary for Club Members. $15 for non-members.

Drytown Cellars - Futures Release Party
2026-02-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Drytown Cellars, 16030 Highway 49, Drytown, CA, 95699, United States
Our latest Futures that have been maturing in the barrel, Syrah, Primitivo, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, have been bottled and are available to pick up, taste and purchase on February 15th.
Taste our new “futures” that have been barreled: Petite Sirah, Tempranillo, Malbec, and Pinot Noir. These futures are priced at 20%-25% off retail price! Newly barreled Futures will be paired with cheeses.

2025 - 2026 Winter Concert Series at Domenico Winery Amador
2026-02-28 16:00 - 20:00 | Domenico Winery & Vineyard, 11655 Paine Rd., Ione, CA, 95640, United States
Grab your friends for our Winter Concert Series on February 28th with Doppelganger! Local tunes, delicious dinner, and Domenico wine—cheers to good vibes!

Warm up your winter nights inside in our heated tasting room enjoying live music, great wine, and good company!
Join us for our 2025-2026 Winter Concert Series, where each evening features talented local musicians and an optional chef ‘s dinner available for purchase.
Wine — Beer — Non-alcoholic Beverages — Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies — Fiorello Gelato — All available for purchase. No outside food or drinks.
Free for children under 10 | Seating is open and available upon arrival

Amador Cellars Second Saturday Live Music - Jimmy Ashley
2026-03-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Amador Cellars, 11093 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
Enjoy live music by Jimmy Ashley while tasting a list of seasonally appropriate Amador Cellars wines!
Complimentary for Club Members, $10 tasting fee for non-members (waived with purchase).

Drytown Cellars Happy Hour
2026-03-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Drytown Cellars, 16030 Highway 49, Drytown, CA, 95699, United States
Join us here at Drytown Cellars for complimentary appetizers and wine sold by the glass or bottle to unwind from your busy week!

Behind the Cellar Door
2026-03-21 10:30 - 2026-03-22 16:30 | CA
Wineries in Amador Wine Country
Saturday, March 21st and Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Have you ever dreamed about becoming a winemaker? Perfect for wine enthusiasts and novice alike, Behind the Cellar Door is a weekend filled with world-class Amador wine, delectable small bites, barrel samples, hard-to-find vintages and wine education, all in an intimate Amador Wine Country setting.

Casino Mine - Wine & Wildlife
2026-03-29 11:30 - 13:30 | Casino Mine Ranch, 10690 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth, 95669, United States
Nature has a way of taking care of itself—if we let it. Birds of prey and native wildlife help keep pests in check naturally, allowing us to farm with a lighter hand and stay true to our organic practices. Want to see how it all works?

Join us at the trellis for a wine-paired presentation with the team from Sierra Wildlife Rescue, featuring up-close encounters with rescued wildlife. Afterward, stick around for a grazing board reception, good wine, and easy company. And yes, you may even get a photo with a hawk.
A portion of the proceeds supports Sierra Wildlife Rescue. Drink well. Do some good.
Spots are limited. Reserve yours.

Amador Four Fires Food & Wine Festival
2026-05-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Amador County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 18621 Sherwood Street, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
A unique food and wine event immerses guests in Amador Wine Country
Celebrating four iconic wine regions, South of France (Rhône), Italy, Spain/Portugal (Iberia), and “Heritage California”, that inspire the award-winning winemaking of Amador Wine Country at the outdoor Amador County Fair and Events Center. The festival will pay homage to the regions with chefs preparing open-fire locavore dishes, musicians playing regional melodies, and tasting of more than 100 award-winning wines.

Helwig@Dusk - Unleashed
2026-06-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Helwig Winery, 11555 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
Helwig@Dusk Details
Please read the details for H@D carefully:

Doors open at 5:00pm. Dinner is available for purchase and served 5:00-7:00pm, and music plays from 6:30-9:00pm.
Wine is available for purchase by the glass or bottle throughout the evening (non-alcoholic beverages will also be available).
During this gorgeous time of year, the evening will be enjoyed in our beautiful outdoor Pavilion. LET’S HAVE SOME FUN!
Dinner menu will include daily menu items and salads.
Reservation Only
Cover Charge: $10 per person
If space available, At-the-Door Price: $15 per person
Wine Club Members Cover Charge: $5 per person for you and 3 guests.​ Your access code for the discount will be sent to you via email once tickets have gone live.

Please note:

Open seating reinstated, arrive at 5pm if you would like to sit in a specific location. Please do not arrive prior to 5pm (doors open at 5pm).
If you have a party of 10-16 guests, please email events@helwigwinery.com. Large group seating preferences are not guaranteed. All seating is open and first come, first seated.
You do not need to bring any chairs as we have accommodations for seating for the Helwig @ Dusk series.
We do not allow outside food, spirits, marijuana recreational or medicinal, or anyone under the age of 21.
Dogs are not allowed at any musical events unless they are a documented service animal.
Small ice chests are allowed. Must contain only ice and will be searched at the door. Ice buckets not available at wine bar.
Cancellations will be given a refund up to 7 days prior to event; cancellations made within 6 days are non-refundable.

Helwig@Dusk - AcustaGruve
2026-07-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Helwig Winery, 11555 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States

Helwig@Dusk - Merry Mac Band
2026-08-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Helwig Winery, 11555 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
