Events
Spring Cellar Club Pick Up Party
April 28, 2019
Join us as we celebrate Spring and our wonderful new releases! Enjoy a casual garden party while sipping on Claiborne & Churchill Wines paired with light fare.
Each party open to the first 150 to rsvp
Party #1: 12-2pm
Party #2: 4-6pm
Cote de Claiborne Velo Challenge
May 5, 2019
Cote de Claiborne Velo Challenge Poster
THE DATE Sunday, May 5th
THE PLACE Claiborne and Churchill Winery
2649 Carpenter Cyn. Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
THE TIME Gates will open at 7:00 am – ride will officially begin at 8:00 though you’re free to jump the gun or start late if you wish. We will have coffee and water at the start.
THE ROUTE Click here to view.
We’ve done many variations over the years, but this popsicle route should be good. Twenty miles of pavement to warmup. Twenty five miles of mostly dirt roads with one single track descent down to Rinconada trailhead and lots of climbing in the middle. Given the amount of rain we’ve had this spring I’m guessing we’ll be doing some water crossing even in May, but nothing crazy. Long descent back to pavement and home. This route also allows those who aren’t up for the entire banquet of pain to turn around at any point before High Mountain Lookout and get a real nice up to 50 mile out and back with one less major climb. There’s water (and other beverages) at Pozo – roughly half way around.
WHAT SORT OF WHIP SHOULD I RIDE? The perennial question – the short answer is something cyclocross or gravel friendly. But, everything from full squish mountain bikes to straight up road racing rigs have done similar routes in previous editions of the event.
THE MEAL & THE FEE Pepe – from La Parrilla will be serving lunch beginning at 1:00 or so. Lunch and a glass of wine are included in the entrance fee. So too is a commemorative poster. We will be charging $59.00 for riders, and $26.00 for non-riding guests. We will be donating $20.00 per rider to Bike SLO County.
RIDER NOTES There are nice picnic grounds at the winery, but no shower - so bring a towel and washcloth.
And, finally the famous question, “Are you riding or are you hiding?”
Tacos y Vino Fiesta
May 5, 2019
Join us for an alfresco taco lunch on Sunday, May 5th. Enjoy delicious tacos, rice, beans, chips and salsa made by La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant. Ticket includes lunch and 1 glass of wine.
Time: 1pm
Sips & Songs Concert Series
May 31, 2019 - September 6, 2019
EVERY OTHER FRIDAY, MAY 31 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2019.
Friday from 5:30 to 7:30, enjoy a fun and relaxing evening with C&C Wine, local food, and live music!
Bring your low-back lawn chairs, but please leave all outside food or alcohol at home. Wine and food sold separately.
FREE SHUTTLE FROM TRINITY HALL
6565 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Roll Out the Barrels with SLO Coast Wine Country
June 20, 2019 - June 22, 2019
SLO Coast Wine Collective's Roll Out the Barrels weekend June 20-22!
On Thursday, we'll be pouring our wines at "Barrels in the Plaza" in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo!
We're Rolling Out the Barrels with barrel tastings in our Straw Bale Cellar and live music in our garden on Saturday!
On Friday and Saturday, Claiborne & Churchill presents our Vineyard Tasting Experience! Enjoy a fun and educational flight of reserve wines along with cheese and charcuterie in our Estate Claiborne Vineyard. Limited seating available at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
Claiborne & Churchill will honor complimentary tasting for Passport holders on Sunday, June 23 as well.
Festival Mozaic Benefit Dinner
July 31, 2019
The beloved Festival dinner tradition returns for the 2019 season! Join Festival friends and special celebrity musicians for a beautiful al fresco dinner in Mission Plaza. Chef Brian Parks of Luna Red and Novo Restaurant will create an elegant Spanish-inspired menu for this pre-concert fundraiser, using locally sourced ingredients, paired with delightful wines from Claiborne and Churchill Vintners.
WHERE:
Mission Plaza
Chorro Street at Monterey Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401