Events Calendar
There's always something happening at the Estate for our out of town visitors, local friends and neighbors and our Wine Bench members. Please feel free to call us with any questions about these upcoming events at 1.800.447.3060!
Year Round
ART AND WINE PAIRING AT THE ESTATE
Visit the winery and enjoy the work of talented local artists.
When you think of Michel-Schlumberger you think of wine, nature and beauty. Once you pass through our gates you know 
you've entered a magical place. Our organically farmed vineyards are nestled in the western hillsides of Dry Creek Valley allowing us spectacular views. A reflecting pool graces our serene courtyard. A 300 year old oak tree spreads it's branches above our Spanish Mission Style Estate and our organic gardens. Our guests love to walk the grounds and the hillsides taking in the natural beauty that surrounds them. It's no surprise that we're now adding to that beauty with an Artist Series in our Estate Salon. Our Tasting Salon will double as an art gallery with local artists paintings adorning the walls.
you've entered a magical place. Our organically farmed vineyards are nestled in the western hillsides of Dry Creek Valley allowing us spectacular views. A reflecting pool graces our serene courtyard. A 300 year old oak tree spreads it's branches above our Spanish Mission Style Estate and our organic gardens. Our guests love to walk the grounds and the hillsides taking in the natural beauty that surrounds them. It's no surprise that we're now adding to that beauty with an Artist Series in our Estate Salon. Our Tasting Salon will double as an art gallery with local artists paintings adorning the walls. July 1 through August 1st ~ Marge Mount -- http://www.margemount.com/
Wine Bench Members receive 10% discount off Marge's Art!
May 22nd - October 23rd from 5:30-8pm on Friday Nights 
at the Estate
COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES - THE 'SCHLUMBERGER SESSIONS' -- Every Friday night through the end of October enjoy live music in the courtyard of our beautiful Dry Creek Valley hillside Estate. One of the most enjoyable music experiences in Sonoma County. Local artists performing Jazz, Blues, Folk & more. $5p/p. Bring a picnic if you'd like, limited artisan foods for sale. Reservations only required to guarantee seat at tables. Other seating is first come first served. Call 707-433-7427 to make reservation.
at the EstateCOURTYARD MUSIC SERIES - THE 'SCHLUMBERGER SESSIONS' -- Every Friday night through the end of October enjoy live music in the courtyard of our beautiful Dry Creek Valley hillside Estate. One of the most enjoyable music experiences in Sonoma County. Local artists performing Jazz, Blues, Folk & more. $5p/p. Bring a picnic if you'd like, limited artisan foods for sale. Reservations only required to guarantee seat at tables. Other seating is first come first served. Call 707-433-7427 to make reservation.
July 3rd - Brother Cat - Blues/Swing
July 10th - Albert Benichou - French-Bossa-Latin-Jazz-Folk (!)
July 17th - Dan Imhoff & Doug Lipton - Americana
July 24th - Christian Foley - Beining & Co. - Jazz Classic
July 31st - Chris Herrod & Co. - Acoustic Guitar
August 7th - Carlos Herrera - Latin Music
August 14th - Youngblood and co. Acoustic Guitar
August 21st - Jay Kell & Co. - Blue Grass
August 28th - Doug Lipton & Co. - Jazz
September 4th - Carlos Herrera - Latin Music
September 11th - Steven Pile - Americana
September 18th - Susan Comstock Swingtet
September 25th - Doug Lipton & Co. - Jazz
October 2nd - Joe DiOrio & Co. - Blues Guitar
October 9th - Youngblood and Co. - Blue Grass
October 16th - Christian Foley - Beining & Co. - Jazz Classic
October 23rd - Brother Cat - Blues/Swing
Third Saturday of every month 10AM-12:30PM
WORMS TO WINE
What in the world do organic vegetables, beehives, chickens, sheep and salmon have to do with growing grapes and making wine? Find out on this extremely exclusive and intimate tour of Michel-Schlumberger. Your guide will be Tony Wasowicz, Vineyard Biologist of the Estate. Tony’s 15 years of experience at the winery, from Cellar Master to Organic Farmer to Beekeeper and Chicken Wrangler, will help to give folks a genuine understanding of the entire process of growing grapes and making exceptional wine by working with Nature.
First, we’ll visit the beehives, organic veggie garden, chickens and sheep and talk about the interactions of these entities and their importance in creating a sustainable farming system. After that we’ll stroll the vineyards to see how these principles of environmental balance are applied to growing grapes. We’ll wander around beautiful Lake Schlumberger and check out the multitudes of fish, frogs, birds and bugs (and if we’re lucky maybe a fox or bobcat). We’ll take a break in the shade for a sip of wine right next to the vineyard that produced it. We’ll tour the Cellar and learn some of Winemaker Mike Brunson’s secrets to turning great grapes into world class wines. And we’ll finish the tour with an in-depth tasting of those wines. But wait – there’s more! We’ll send you home with a Michel-Schlumberger re-usable canvas tote bag filled with all sorts of fun, informative and delicious surprises. This will not be a lecture and it will not be the least bit boring -- The goal for this tour is fun and informal. This tour is extremely limited in availability so please reserve space soon.
Cost per person - $45.00 Please wear comfortable hiking shoes. Call 707-433-7427 to make your reservation.
Important Announcement
Third Saturday of every month 10AM-12:30PM
WORMS TO WINE
What in the world do organic vegetables, beehives, chickens, sheep and salmon have to do with growing grapes and making wine? Find out on this extremely exclusive and intimate tour of Michel-Schlumberger. Your guide will be Tony Wasowicz, Vineyard Biologist of the Estate. Tony’s 15 years of experience at the winery, from Cellar Master to Organic Farmer to Beekeeper and Chicken Wrangler, will help to give folks a genuine understanding of the entire process of growing grapes and making exceptional wine by working with Nature.
First, we’ll visit the beehives, organic veggie garden, chickens and sheep and talk about the interactions of these entities and their importance in creating a sustainable farming system. After that we’ll stroll the vineyards to see how these principles of environmental balance are applied to growing grapes. We’ll wander around beautiful Lake Schlumberger and check out the multitudes of fish, frogs, birds and bugs (and if we’re lucky maybe a fox or bobcat). We’ll take a break in the shade for a sip of wine right next to the vineyard that produced it. We’ll tour the Cellar and learn some of Winemaker Mike Brunson’s secrets to turning great grapes into world class wines. And we’ll finish the tour with an in-depth tasting of those wines. But wait – there’s more! We’ll send you home with a Michel-Schlumberger re-usable canvas tote bag filled with all sorts of fun, informative and delicious surprises. This will not be a lecture and it will not be the least bit boring -- The goal for this tour is fun and informal. This tour is extremely limited in availability so please reserve space soon.
Cost per person - $45.00 Please wear comfortable hiking shoes. Call 707-433-7427 to make your reservation.
Important Announcement
We will be CLOSED July 4 (Yes, we are OPEN July 5) in observation of 'American' Independence Day
Of course, we will be celebrating with a glass in hand & invite you to join us for 'French' Independence Day (Bastille Day) on July 11. We have a very limited number of seats remaining for this fantastic event that sells out every year--see below!
July 11th, Saturday 11:30-2pm at Estate
BASTILLE DAY LUNCHEON
Annual Celebration: Attention! Brothers, sisters, citizens! Come join us for our Bastille Day Celebration, and sample the many delicious wines we have to share with you at this exciting Bastille Day Tasting and Luncheon. Jacques Schlumberger will host and Chloe's French Cafe will be catering. Buy tickets ($75/person) early remember, this event sells out every year! 707.433.7427.
THERE ARE ONLY A FEW SEATS REMAINING -- CALL NOW TO RESERVER YOUR SPOT IN HISTORY!!!
July 25th, Saturday 10:30am
MICHEL-SCHLUMBERGER "OYSTER-AMA" AT TOMALES BAY
Join us for an afternoon of hiking and picnicking at Tomales Bay in Point Reyes, California. Winemaker, Mike Brunson, and vineyard guru, Tony Wasowicz, will lead you on a hike through the coastal trails of Tomales Bay, followed by a well earned picnic including oysters paired with our Pinot Blanc. The festivities & hike will take place at Millerton Point, Highway 1, Point Reyes Station, CA. The hike & picnic are at the same location & there is plenty of parking. However, SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 25 RESERVATIONS! So don't delay as only a handful of spots remain. Buy your ticket by calling 707.433.7427.
Price: $45 pp (includes wine, oysters, recyclable cutlery, plates, glasses and napkins, picnic fees...did we mention wine & oysters?! We'll even bring some bandages in the event of any shucking incidents!!). The schedule:
- 10:30 a.m. - guests arrive and hike begins with Mike & Tony (we'll supply an energy bar that pairs perfectly with Pinot Blanc!)
- 11:45 a.m. - shuckers return from hike thirsty for Michel-Schlumberger 2008 Pinot Blanc & hungry for cheese/crackers
- 12:15 p.m. - lunch is served -- BBQ & raw Hog Island oysters, chicken, green salad, black bean salsa, bread, desert & plenty '0 Michel-Schlumberger wines!
To see where we will be hiking, schucking & dining, visit: http://www.dogster.com/local/CA/Point_reyes_station/Pet_Friendly_Beaches/Millerton_point-65728. See you there!
August 2nd, Sunday 12:30pm ATT Park San Francisco
SF GIANTS VS PHILLIES WITH MICHEL-SCHLUMBERGER WINE BENCH -- TAILGATE PARTY!!
Join your friends from Michel-Schlumberger at ATT park for a great day at the ballpark -- tailgate party, great wines, baseball trivia, munchies & a whole lot of baseball. Bring your glove...we'll supply the rest! Ticket Price: $50 pp
August 15th, Saturday 6 PM-???
WINEMAKER 'FORAGER' DINNER
WINEMAKER 'FORAGER' DINNER
Join winemaker Mike Brunson & vineyard biologist Tony Wasowicz as they pick fresh produce from the Michel-Schlumberger Estate organic gardens and prepare a gourmet meal with other local fresh products and plenty of Michel-Schlumberger wines. Be prepared for a casual yet lively interaction while preparing, cooking & consuming with friends, Mike & Tony. Space is limited to 20, so reserve your seats now - just $50 per person -- call 707-433-7427.
August 15th, Saturday 10AM-12:30PM
WORMS TO WINE
Please see description under June 20 above - Cost: $45.00 per person. Call for reservations; space is very limited - 707-433-7427.
September 26th, Saturday 6-9:30pm
WINE BENCH STARGAZERS DINNER
Crush will be in full swing. The Autumn night skies are full of twinkling beauties. Have you ever stood in the middle of a country hillside vineyard and gazed with wonderment at the view above you? We'll guide you on a stargazing experience that you won't soon forget. Join us for a presentation on Astronomy followed by dinner with our winemaker prepared by a local chef. Then stroll out into the vineyard to take in the breathtaking views that will behold you.
Cost: $95pp (tax, gratuity and wine included) - To BUY YOUR TICKETS call 707-433-7427
September 17th-October 10th- Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11am-2pm
HARVEST LUNCHEON SERIES - Celebrate Sonoma County Harvest.
Join the tradition and taste the harvest at Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate. A behind-the-scenes harvest tour shows you the inner workings of an artisan wine estate during "the crush". Your tour will be followed by the hearty fare and camaraderie of the traditional Harvest Lunch table with views of our hillside vineyards. Local Chef's will be preparing your Harvest Feast using all locally sourced produce from their restaurant gardens, local organic farmers or our own organic Estate garden. Buy your ticket by calling 707.433.7427. Cost: $65 per person includes tour, luncheon paired with our artisan Estate wines.
Chefs and menus to be published soon.
October 26-30th
SONOMA VINEYARD WALKS
Sonoma Vineyard Walks, listed as one of the 12 finest walking treks in the world by Outside's GO magazine, are five-day vacations designed to get you into the vineyards of beautiful Sonoma County, California. A walk from the top of Bradford Mountain through Michel-Schlumberger's Vineyard is part of the first days itinerary. Organized by Zephyr Adventures. More information at www.sonomavineyardwalks.com
SONOMA VINEYARD WALKS
Sonoma Vineyard Walks, listed as one of the 12 finest walking treks in the world by Outside's GO magazine, are five-day vacations designed to get you into the vineyards of beautiful Sonoma County, California. A walk from the top of Bradford Mountain through Michel-Schlumberger's Vineyard is part of the first days itinerary. Organized by Zephyr Adventures. More information at www.sonomavineyardwalks.com
November 14th 2-5pm Saturday
THIRD ANNUAL WILD PIG PARTY
Yes, we're doing it again - our 3rd Annual Wild Pig Release Party! Enjoy our Cochon Sauvages Zinfandel (Wild Pig Zin) and pig out on pork. We promise we won’t run out of food this year! We'll sample more of our wines other treats as Javier Sr. & our vineyard staff roast a pig (or two) to complement the wines.
As the story goes, Jacques Schlumberger always said that Michel-Schlumberger is a 'bordeaux house in a sea of Zinfandel' here in Dry Creek Valley, and that he'd make another Zinfandel 'when pigs fly'. Well, as the label indicates, pigs are flying (!) -- at least for a handful of those lucky enough to get a hold of the few cases of Zinfandel we do handcraft.
Join our winemaker, Mike Brunson, proprietor Jacques Schlumberger and the team for Wild Pig prizes, games and surprises! Even a Wild Pig Pétanque tournament (weather permitting). Price $40 pp Buy your ticket by calling 707.433.7427. - this event has sold out early every year.
December 5th Saturday
WINE BENCH ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Exclusive for Wine Bench members and their guests. We're not sure if we'll do a dinner or luncheon this year but we look forward to toasting the holidays with you. Cost:$tbd