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J. Rickards Winery

Address: 24505 Chianti Road, Cloverdale CA

Phone: 707-758-3441

Tasting Hours: Open by appointment only

Website: https://www.jrwinery.com/

Events URL: http://www.jrwinery.com/events

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Upcoming Events

Event Name Date Description
Artisan Wineries Open House 2025-08-16 Experience delightful wine and food pairings (description is truncated in the source text). The event runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
September Club Pickup Saturday 2025-09-06 Make a reservation to pick up your September Wine Club selections and enjoy a tasting of the wines along with a special charcuterie pairing. Seating is limited; two tastings per club membership. Please call the Tasting Room for reservations and more details at (707) 367-7741. The event runs until 4:00 PM.
Harvest Hands! 2025-09-20 Experience harvest season like never before in this ultimate hands-on event for winery guests (Sorry - sold out!). Following a light breakfast with 'Jimosas,' guests head out to the vineyard to harvest, sort, and crush fruit. A delicious fiesta-theme lunch with wine pairings is offered, followed by learning to bottle wine straight from the barrel to take home as a souvenir. The event runs until 2:00 PM. Guests must be 21+ years of age.
Access Alexander Valley Wine Week! 2025-09-22 A week-long, reservation-based celebration of wine, hospitality, and community running from September 22 to September 27. J. Rickards Winery offers several specific sessions: Vineyard Walk (10 AM on Tues. 9/23, Thurs. 9/25, Sat. 9/27, $20), Production Tour (10 AM on Mon. 9/22, Wed. 9/24, Fri. 9/26, $20), Bottle ½ case of wine with Jim (1 PM on Mon. 9/22, Wed. 9/24, Fri. 9/26, $180/group, sold out), and Food & Wine Pairings (2 PM Mon-Fri, $20/person, featuring two specially created small bites). Reservations are required. The overall event also includes activities at local restaurant partners.
Harvest Celebration Dinner! 2025-10-04 A special experience celebrating great wine, wonderful food, and the exceptional grapes we grow. Christine Cureton will create a special French Country menu. The evening includes a sparkling reception with assorted passed appetizers, a stroll in the Brignole Vineyards with Jim, and a formal 3-course dinner on the patio terrace overlooking the vineyard, featuring beef tenderloin with wine reduction sauce, each course individually paired with a J. Rickards Wine, followed by dessert. The event runs until 8:00 PM. Limited seating available. Adults 21 or older. Call (707) 758-3441 for reservations.
It's a Wrap! End of Harvest Picnic with Brad & Jim 2025-10-25 To celebrate the end of a bountiful harvest, Brad Beard of Mercury Wine and Jim Rickards host a picnic. The day starts at 10 AM with an optional Vineyard Walk & Production Tour (must arrive sharp), followed by the Harvest Picnic at 11 AM. The ticket price includes selected wine samples during tasting and talks, picnic lunch, and a glass of wine to pair with lunch. Attendance is limited to 50 people. RSVP required by October 22nd by calling 707-367-7741. The event runs until 3:00 PM.
Wine Road Wine & Food Affair! 2025-11-01 J. Rickards Winery participates in the Wine Road Wine & Food Affair, running November 1st and 2nd from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day. Join them for a savory food pairing of Pasta e Fagioli, paired with their Gold Medal-winning wines. Guests can meet wine grower and owner, Jim Rickards, and take advantage of a wine discount. The Tasting Room will be closed to normal reservations on Saturday, November 1. Tickets available via the Wine Road website. No one under 21, no infants, and no pets allowed.
December Wine Club Pickup Party! 2025-12-06 Club members are invited to celebrate winter and pick up their December Wine Club Release (Sorry, sold out). The winery is sponsoring a barrel for the Geyserville Community Toy Drive. Guests enjoy a classic pairing of grilled cheese and homemade tomato soup with featured wines. Vendors with holiday gift ideas will be on hand. The event runs until 4:00 PM, with two seatings (11 AM-1 PM and 2 PM-4 PM). Club Members may bring two additional guests (four attendees per membership). All attendees must be over 21 years of age.
Winter WINEland 2026-01-17 Join J. Rickards Winery and neighboring Wine Road wineries for Winter WINEland, running January 17th and 18th from 11 AM to 4 PM each day. Guests can escape the winter blues and enjoy a featured wine and food pairing—a hearty winter dish paired with popular and award-winning wines. Owner Jim Rickards will be on hand. Guests can take advantage of a special wine discount. No one under 21 years of age, no infants, and no pets allowed. For tickets, visit wineroad.com.

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A winery that offers a variety of wines including Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, and more. Pets allowed and group tours available by appointment.

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