Arista Winery Brings the Vineyard Vibes This Summer

Arista Winery co-owners and brothers Mark McWilliams & Ben McWilliams are pleased to announce the launch of Arista Winery’s signature summer wine, food, and music series, Vineyard Vibes . The monthly summer series begins this Friday, June 14th, and is offered one Friday a month through September, with additional dates of July 26, August 16, and September 13.

Each signature Vineyard Vibes event takes place at Arista Winery, artisanal producer of site-specific, elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay along the famed Westside Road in the heart of the Russian River Valley. Vineyard Vibes events begin run from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Ticket prices are $45 per person and include a complimentary welcome glass of Arista wine and unlimited gourmet pizza by the slice.

“ We’re excited to launch Vineyard Vibes and welcome guests to our family’s winery for a relaxed evening of celebrating the very best of what makes Sonoma County special .” said Mark McWilliams, co-owner of Arista Winery. “ We were originally drawn to this land in 2002 because of the exceptional grape growing potential along the Westside Road. Since then, we’ve cultivated our 36-acre estate to produce site-driven wines while also embracing responsible land stewardship; we’ve set aside a significant portion of our estate to preserve the immense biodiversity as well as the native landscape, which naturally offers a scenic setting for welcoming and entertaining guests .”

Ben McWilliams, co-owner, adding, “ This is a special place to us, and we want to share it with others who haven’t had the opportunity to join us at the estate .” A visit to Arista Winery is an experience like none other, with many areas of the estate often only accessible to those on the A-List , Arista’s allocation-only membership offering access and purchase invitations for scarcely available wines and events.

Arista Winery is located roughly twenty miles from the Pacific Ocean—strongly benefiting from the cooling maritime fog that blankets the estate each day—influencing the estate’s terroir which is comprised of a complex mix of soils, resulting in expressive wines that showcase a commitment to quality and the land from which they originated. At the helm of Arista’s winemaking endeavors is winemaker Matt Courtney , handcrafting site-expressive Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines that speak for themselves, capturing the character of each vineyard.

The Russian River Valley’s temperate climate is not only ideal for producing some of California’s top wines, but the cool mornings and warmer afternoons filled with sunshine also provide a perfect backdrop for entertaining guests. Arista Winery’s 36-acre estate is located along the famed Westside Road just outside of Healdsburg, boasting picturesque views of surrounding vineyards and Mount St. Helena looming majestically in the distance. Vineyard Vibes aims to bring together the area’s local residents and visitors for a casual and relaxing evening among the vines. Single vineyard and estate wines from Arista Winery’s critically acclaimed portfolio are available for purchase, while Arista’s neighboring local chefs prepare freshly baked pizzas from the estate’s traditional outdoor wood-fired oven. Local musicians joining for the festivities include Roem Baur and the Revival on June 14 and September 13, Ragtag Sullivan on July 26, and Dustin Saylor and Band on August 16.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, June 14

Friday, July 26

Friday, August 16

Friday, September 13

TIME: 4:30pm–7:30pm Pacific Standard Time

WHERE: 7015 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448

TICKETS: $45 per person (21+ only)

Visit exploretock.com/aristawinery to purchase tickets for Vineyard Vibes, and check out all of the tasting experiences Arista offers their guests.

For more information on Vineyard Vibes or to join the A-List, visit aristawinery.com .