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Entrance path to Retzlaff Vineyards outdoor tasting and table area

The Retzlaff Winery Experience

Enjoy Retzlaff wines in a wine-tasting, by the glass, or enjoy a bottle with a table reservation. Live music most weekends.
Performers and details are on the Calendar page.

Reservations are recommended.
We understand that things happen spontaneously. We will try to accommodate small walk-in groups if space available, after we check in reserved guests. Groups of 6 or more require a reservation. See our options below.


Cellar Master Wine Tasting

Sample 5 exceptional wines in a 1-hour tasting. Tasting is held outdoors under a big tent. Tastings are moved indoors when weather demands, space is limited.  View reservation options.

  • $30 per person, refundable with 2 bottle purchase.
  • Retzlaff Wine club members enjoy a complimentary tasting each quarter for members and 3 guests. Join the wine club now, then reserve your reservation under “Wine Club” on the reservations page.
  • Tasting tables accommodate 4 persons comfortably. Groups of 5-12 will be placed at alternative tables. 
  • Sorry, but children are not permitted in the wine-tasting area.

Tasting reservations for more than 12 people: please email reservations@retzlaffwinery.com.


Premium Wine Tasting

Enjoy an expanded tasting menu with a charcuterie or vegetarian hummus plate to compliment your wines in this 90-minute seated tasting experience.   View reservation options.

  • $55 per person
  • Includes a wide selection of our fine wines, starting with our Sparkling and ending with our famous Port, and includes a pairing meal choice (select your meal with your reservation)
  • Children are not permitted in the wine-tasting area
  • Groups of 4 or more will be charged a 20% gratuity after the tasting


Picnic Space Reservations

Relax on the lovely Retzlaff grounds with bottles of Retzlaff wine. A small space fee covers bottle service, stemware, ice buckets, seating at tables or barrels in your 2-hour reservation, and live music most weekends.

  • The space fee is $5 per person, including non-drinkers. Please include children 1 year and older in your reservation count.
  • Club members enjoy free picnic space for up to 6 guests.
  • 2-hour reservation includes stemware, bottle service, and ice buckets, with free live music most weekends.
  • Picnic tables require a minimum wine purchase of 2 bottles, increasing by 1 bottle per 2 people for groups of 5 or more. (Eg 5-6 people have a 3 bottle minimum).
    • Minimum wine purchase of 1 bottle per 2 persons seated at wine barrels or Adirondack chairs.

Enjoy a bottle of wine at Retzlaff

Event and table reservations for more than 12 people: please email reservations@retzlaffwinery.com.


Food Options

  • Snack items and beverages can be purchased in the Retzlaff wine shop.
  • Many weekend days we have excellent fresh food available for purchase from Tasteful Catering and Events, including vegan and vegetarian options. Check our calendar and note if the day you plan to visit has our caterer.

Hours

Tasting Room Hours

12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Friday – Monday
(Or by appointment)


Visiting Policies at Retzlaff Vineyards

We are committed to a safe experience for you and appreciate your commitment to keeping us safe as well. We monitor and follow all State of California and Alameda County guidelines for safe operations, including outdoor experiences with ample space between groups. A visit to Retzlaff Vineyards may look slightly different these days, but what hasn’t changed are our high standards of hospitality and the quality of our wines!

Check-in with our Hostess on arrival. Enter the winery lawn and look for the Hostess station. Here, we will get you started on your visit with us. On weekdays, head directly to the wine shop.

Reservations are recommended. We understand that things happen spontaneously; we will attempt to accommodate small walk-in groups AFTER we have checked-in guests with reservations. We will not be able to take walk-ins of groups with more than 6 people. Picnic table reservations are limited to 2 hours to give us time to prep between each seating. Plan about 1 hour for a Cellar Master tasting and 90 minutes for a Premium tasting flight.

Purchasing Wine: The shop is a charming, cozy place, but small. Please line up at the door of the Retzlaff wine shop when making a purchase and wait to be called in for your turn by one of our staff.

Food:  Check our Calendar page for weekend dates when our food partner is on-site selling their amazing selection of appetizers and lunch items. The Retzlaff shop also has packaged snack items, sodas, and juices for sale. You may bring outside food to enjoy with wine bottle sales on the picnic grounds (along with your own utensils, plates, serve-wear, and napkins).  Note: You may consume small snacks in our tasting area: a lovely charcuterie from our weekend caterer*, deli items from our shop, or small bites you bring.

Help us keep it clean: With all food consumed on the property, please clean up and discard your garbage and empty wine bottles before you leave, including leftover food, plates, utensils, napkins. Garbage and recycling bins are located on the winery grounds in several places. This reduces everyone’s exposure to germs and keeps the property nice for other guests.  

Be mindful: Please treat everyone with patience and kindness. We are all in this together.  We promise to do the same and will do everything we can to make your visit truly enjoyable.

Giving you space:  Our tasting room lawn will allow for ample space between tables.  If you have not made a reservation please call before your visit to see if we are able to accommodate you, we will do our best.

Keeping it clean: Tables and chairs cleaned are after each reservation. All non-disposable items are sanitized with commercial cleaning products. Our staff washes and sanitizes their hands before handling clean items.

How we ask you to protect us:

Respect our space: Please observe our current reservation policy. While here, please maintain distance from anyone not in your immediate party. Please dispose of your trash and recyclables in the many bins located on the grounds. Please stay home if you are not feeling well.

Children:  Children 1 year and older are to be included in the per-person picnic reservation fee. Children must always remain with their adults and are not permitted in the tented tasting area or inside the wine shop. Children may not be left unaccompanied and must be seated with their adults. We do not allow kids-only tables. Children may not use the restrooms unaccompanied without their adult. Loud and unruly play is not permitted. Please come with table-top entertainment for your children. Balls and throw toys are not permitted. Children are charged in the per-person reservation pricing, but are not counted toward the bottle purchase quantity requirement.

Pets: Well-behaved, leashed, and non-barking dogs are permitted. No more than 2 dogs per group per table. Please pick up after your pet. Bring a water bowl and water for your dog. Do not allow children or strangers to pet your dog. Please no bones.

Please no: Pop-up tents, lawn chairs, or picnic blankets (other than for infants).

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