Join us for an amazing sensory smorgasbord of wine, food, music and fun!
Lester's Vineyard in Aptos is the backdrop for Cinnabar Winery's 5th Annual Harvest Barbeque. twelve acres of pinot noir and two acres of syrah adorn this breathtaking 200 acre private estate! Bring a blanket, grab your favorite bottle of Cinnabar wine, savour some 'Q, and enjoy gorgeous autumn weather and vineyard views, while rock'n to the tunes of three internationally known local bands!
Music Schedule
1 - 2pm: The Coffis Brothers, folk rock
2:30 - 3:30pm: Tsunami, rock
4 - 5pm: John Garcia Blues Band
Wine Tasting
12:30 - 1:30pm: Your day begins with a "Welcome Wine Tasting" where you will enjoy Cinnabar wines paired with hand tossed pizza, cheese, & smoked salmon appetizers.
BBQ
Served 2 - 3pm:
Farm fresh Caesar Salad, Pasta Primavera, hot off the grill Tri-tip, locally grown Grilled Vegetables, and assorted Desserts... all accompanied by a glass of Cinnabar wine!
Want to be a Celebrity Chef for a day?
Then you must enter our Dessert Contest!
Win a 3 liter bottle of Mercury Rising!
Create and submit your favorite homemade dessert (Important: must not require refrigeration).
You could be the First Place Winner and take home a BIG bottle of Mercury Rising! Advance registration for dessert contest participation is required (see BBQ registration form).
You will have the opportunity to explore this private vineyard estate, make new friends, dance by the vineyards, or just sit and enjoy the surroundings.
Wine Tasting & Appetizers
Catered BBQ
Live Music by 3 Bands!
Dessert Contest
"Make it a Get-Away!"
Receive a special Cinnabar "Rock'n the Vineyards" rate at Seascape Resort and other local hotels, email
[email protected] to request promo codes and for more information.
Your ticket includes: Wine Tasting, BBQ meal by Nonno's, one complimentary glass of wine, and live music with 3 bands. Additional wine for purchase by the bottle or by the glass available at a rock'n discount. (AWS members receive 2 glasses of wine included with their ticket, up to 2 tickets.) Tables, umbrellas & chairs will be set up on the lawn alongside the vineyard for your dining pleasure. Bring your blanket or low beach chair if you wish to enjoy music on the lawn.
Advance ticket purchase required by Monday, Sept. 16, no walk-ins. Lester's Vineyard is not open to the public. Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. Must be 21 or older to attend, no children or pets.
Please drink responsibly.
Price $55.00
After your payment is processed, you will be sent an email with directions and your name will be included on the check-in list for the event. Retain receipt for your records.