Winery events this weekend from Wine Trail Traveler’s featured partner wineries are listed below. Be sure to check a winery website for changes and additional information.

Lorimar Winery  and Vineyards, Temecula Californi
John Foltz Key Board
August 14th, 28th; 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Live @ Lorimar Live @ Lorimar- offers an intimate and fun location for musical performances. Overlooking Main Street, Lorimar has a unique and ‘edgy’ feel perfect for innovative musicians. The venue offers an acoustic setting like no other, and is the perfect place to hear great music from some of Southern California’s best up and coming musicians.

Tesoro Winery, Temecula, California
Friday, August 13th – 7-10 p.m. Hot Summer Nights in Old Town – Swift Pony Join in the fun at our tasting room in Old Town on Front at Sixth Street for some great rock n roll — get your seat on our outdoor patio (one drink minimum per person 6:30 – 10 p.m.) — have a glass of wine and enjoy the concert!

Thornton Winery, Temecula, California
August 14th; 7:00 pm Gentlemen of the Night Meadows, Taylor and Lington General Admission $60.00; Gourmet Supper Package 3 Course Meal $135.00

Vezér Family Vineyards, Suisun Valley, California
Summer Concert Series at the Mankas Corner Gardens Tickets can be purchased right at the tasting Vezer Tasting Room at Mankas. $17.50 Tables service available from Vintage Cafe.
August 15th: The Rhythem Method

Chateau Chantal, Traverse City, Michigan
Daily: Jun 15th – end of August; 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Tapas Tour A Tapas Tour experience consists of a tour of the winery that winds through the vineyard and cellar as the winemaking process is explained from vine to wine. It concludes with our tapas-style exploration of wine and food pairing. We aim to satisfy your appetite for wine knowledge as well as for tapas! Please bring an eager palate, an inquisitive mind, and a light jacket to wear as we venture through the cool cellar.

Where: Chateau Chantal Vineyard~Winery~Inn Cost: $25 per person Reservations are required at least one day in advance, and may be made by calling (800) 969-4009 or booking through our online web store at www.chateauchantal.com

Jun 16th through September 4th; Wednesdays and Saturdays; 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wine Dinners at Chateau Chantal Our Wine Dinners are the perfect way to experience the best of Northern Michigan. Our delicious local wines are paired with a 6 course meal prepared by Chef Les Hagaman, owner of neighboring B&B, Tesoro Inn. Learn from our knowledgeable staff about food and wine pairings while enjoying this beautiful meal and making new friends. Please bring an eager palate, an inquisitive mind, and an empty stomach!
Where: Chateau Chantal?Time: Optional Winery Tour at 6:00pm; Dinner Seating at 6:30pm Cost: $50 per person, plus tax and gratuity Reservations are required at least one day in advance, and may be made by calling us at (800) 969-4009 or by booking online at www.chateauchantal.com

Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, Harpersfield Township, Ohio
Entertainment

Times for entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30pm to 9:30pm-Sunday afternoons from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
08-13-10 Friday Ramon 08-14-10 Saturday Afternoon Dave Sterner 08-14-10 Saturday Evening Blues Highway 08-15-10 Sunday Dennis Ford

Messina Hof Winery and Resort, Bryan, Texas
August 13th – Lights, Camera, Murder! Murder Mystery Dinner at 6:30pm
August 14th – Grande Finale Vintner Dinner – Palm Bay Imports at 6:30pm
August 14th – 15th – Harvest Weekend #5 at 8:00am

Barrel Oak Winery, Delaplane Virginia
August 13th; 5;30 PM
The Steve Warner Trio will be playing at BOW BOW’s Patio Ticket: Free

Delfosse Vineyards and Winery, Faber, Virginia
August 15: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm French Crepe Day Come and celebrate another French Crepe Day. Select from a menu of 5 different crepes. Cost: $5/ crepe

Tarara Winery, Leesburg, Virginia

August 6th through October 1st; 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday Evenings at Tarara! Beginning on Friday August 6th, enjoy wine tasting and live music (4-8 PM) on our deck until 8 PM on Friday evenings through October 1st. Wines, cheeses, and salamis will be available for purchase at our deck bar. Come after work and enjoy a beautiful sunset, live music, and of course, Tarara wine!

August 14th Tarara’s Toast to the Tunes

Summer Concert Series: 2U

August 14th Paddle, Wine & Concerts Paddle the Potomac River to Tarara Vineyard. Once there, enjoy the Sounds of Summer Concert Series and an evening full of music performed by legendary musicians. Award-winning wine to taste is included and good food available for purchase…all enjoyed under the summer evening sky. Reservations Required info.

Three Fox Vineyards, Delaplane, Virginia

August 14th; 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Fauquier SPCA Fundraiser “Paws for Refreshments” We are pleased to host the Fauquier SPCA and their “Paws for Refreshment” event. They will have information on the wonderful work they do in the community to provide loving care to local animals and help them find permanent homes.

Enjoy visiting a winery for a tasting or an event this weekend!

Cheers! Kathy