October 4, 2008
See the winemakers Stomp some grapes!
Join all of the locals in celebrating Calaveras Counties renown Grape Stomp. This will be its 15th year and it is always great fun to see what a mess everyone is after their stomp. this competition is open to all so email us today to find out how to be part of this fun event.
You can contact Joan Irish at irishvineyards@comcast.net for more information on this and other events in the area.

Call today to book your hotel or B&B before they are all gone.

July 19, 2008 Blending Bash
11:00 – 4:00 Fee: $68.00 Kilkenny Club/ $58.00 Blarney Club
$48.00 Barrel Club plus tax includes two bottles of wine, lunch and a great education. Limited to 40 persons RSVP

August 2, 2008 Launch of the New De Ireys Label and the French Cheese & wine pairing 6:00-9:00 PM Catered Appetizers from local three restaraunts - each item paired with a new release.
BLARNEY & BARREL MEMBERS ONLY - Must RSVP at least two weeks prior to event please This will be the only time this year that these great wines will be open for tasting.

August 30-31, 2008 Mustard & Spice 11:00-5:00 FREE Open to public
Join us for a fabulous day of Gourmet Mustards paired with kielbasa, and other great food tastings. Along with Great Irish Family Vineyards Wines.

To all the graduates at all ages, congrats! We at Irish Family Vineyards would like to extend our warmest wishes to you all.
Enjoy the Summer! Congradulations Tori and Camden for a great year!
Russell and Joan Irish
Irish Family Vineyards

12th Annual Passport Weekend
PRE-SALE DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW, SEE BELOW!

Visit Irish Vineyards for our famous "Chocolate Fountain", great gourmet food samples, award winning wines andhuge discounts.

The 12th annual Passport “Wine” Weekend June 20-22, 2008.
Please join our 23 wineries in Calaveras County for a special weekend of food, music, sales and of course award winning wines! Participants are issued “passports” that are stamped at each of the wineries visited, and are all entered in drawings for some fun prizes. Each passport holder has access to special wine tastings, gourmet foods, and special wine discounts. Each winery showcases their different personalities and award winning wines.

All participants must be 21 years or older, designated drivers are encouraged and given special buttons and receive free non-alcoholic beverages. The unique event offers an ideal way for new area visitors to become familiar with Calaveras County wineries.

New for 2008, Saturday only and Sunday only passports will be offered to allow one-day visitors the opportunity to join the wine tasting festivities and discover Calaveras Wines. The cost for the 3-day passport will remain the same as the 2 previous years, $60.00, and the new 1-day, passports will be available for $40.00.

In addition, CWA is hosting a reception on Friday night from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Murphys Community Park which is included in the price of the passport. For those arriving on Friday, Passports and commemorative glasses will be available for pick up at the park or the Calaveras Visitors Bureau in Angels Camp.

Friday in the Park: Passport pick-up, 4:30pm to 6:30pm Wine & hors d'oeuvres, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Saturday & Sunday - Participating Wineries from 11:00am to 5:00pm

Discounted Pre-Sale Tickets now available now - 3-Day Pre-Sale - $50.00each & 1-Day Only Pre-Sale $30.00each This year’s event is sure to be the best yet…more details to come! We recommend that you purchase your passports in advance, for more information or to purchase please call us toll free at 866-806-WINE or send us an email to cwa@goldrush.com.

Visit all the participating and non-participating wineries for great food and fun. All wineries join in weather they are on the passport or not so do not miss any of them.