Experience delightful wine and food pairings from small Alexander Valley wineries!

Announcing another special event at J. Rickards Winery: The Artisan Wineries Open House showcasing six family-owned Alexander Valley wineries. Each winery will be featuring their own selected wines paired with unique and tasty small bites!

~ Adruni Vineyards
2025 The Argument Sauvignon Blanc - Peach Caprese skewer, Dry Creek peaches, burrata, fresh basil & balsamic vinaigrette drizzle
2023 The Argument Cabernet Sauvignon - Beef Short Rib Empanada, Roasted Tomato Salsa

~ Desforges Vineyards
2025 Pink Rhino Rosé of Pinot Noir - Steamed BBQ pork mini bao
2023 Pinot Noir  - Poke bites (sticky rice rounds topped with wakame salad and seasoned ahi
tuna)

~ Dot Wine
2025 White Pinot & 2025 Rosé of Pinot - Chicken Kushiyaki: yakitori chicken, local cherry tomato, green onion with a homemade teriyaki sauce, from Taste of Tea, Healdsburg

~ J. Rickards Winery
2024 Sauvignon Blanc - Seasonal Fruit Crostini
2023 Malbec - Shitake and Manchego Tart

~ Mercury Wines
2025 Gewurztraminer - Spicy Thai Chicken Salad
2022 Russian River Pinot Noir

~ Montse Reece Wines
Albarino & Tempranillo - Paella

Also on hand will be a few of our favorite purveyors, providing samples a items to purchase:
~ Rainy Day Chocolates
~ Moon Dog Olive Farm (olive oil)
~ Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese

We hope you'll join us for this rare opportunity meet the winemakers and taste wines from these small Alexander Valley wineries, all in one location! Tickets are $45 per person which covers all tastings throughout the event! Wines will be available to purchase to take home. Call the J. Rickards Winery Reservations number to sign up (707) 367-7741. Tickets are available online - click here.

You must be 21+ years of age to attend; no pets at this event, please.