Events
Irish Potato Soup
Every weekend in March, Saturdays and Sundays
Commemorating the Great Hunger in Ireland over 150 years ago from which our immigrant ancestor fled, we offer our Irish Potato Soup and Brown bread every Saturday and Sunday throughout March.
Say Happy Fitzpatrick’s Day
Sunday March 17th 2013 noon–5pm
Come by and celebrate this grand day for the Irish. I’ll make up two big pots of Irish stew (one vegetarian) and lots of bread for all to enjoy. Come by and celebrate with us. We’ll be pouring the King’s Red XIII, Tir nOg (today only), Eire Ban and other Fitzpatrick wines, our Guinness, Harp, Smithwick and other beers. And while your lucky ass is here, I’ll be offering 17% off on all your shopping. We’ve have lots of wonderful Irish things, Celtic paraphenalia and your good company. Hope to see you here but just in case, have a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. And be good wherever you are.
El Dorado Wine Country
Passport Weekends 2013
April 13 & 14 and April 20 &21
If you want to attend you must visit www.eldoradowines.org
Here’s something new—there will be online applications available.
Passport Weekdays
Mondays through Fridays in
April 13th through April 23rd 11–5 Closed Tuesdays
Some of you can't make it to Passport Weekends but you can come visit us during those weeks and taste all the wines and at least enjoy the many great values offered here at Fitzpatrick during Passport Weekends. Also the Spring beauty of Fair Play and our property are not to be missed.
Friday Wood-Fired Oven Pizza Nights
A Fitzpatrick Fair Play Trandition Temporarily Suspended
We apologize for any inconvenience and your anticipated disappointment as we have temporarily suspended the 2013 Friday Night Pizza while we formulate a new format. Check back for the next round of our soon to be favorite place to be for the summer weekends. Or sign up for our monthly email newsletter to be on the “first to know” list.
Mother’s Day 
Sunday May 12, 11–5pm
Come enjoy our special Ploughman's Lunch and or expanded Winetaster's menu with a complimentary hand-crafted chocolate treat for Moms at Fitzpatrick's to pamper Moms on their special day. Enjoy the warmth and beauty of our new garden patio or the spectacular view of the deck. Mothers rule and love to shop, so mix a case, your choice, your favorites and such a deal I’ll whisper it to you when you get here. (800)245-9166
Fitzpatrick’s 33rd Year Kick-Off Celebration
May 25, 26, 27 & 28 2013
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 11–5pm
We’re starting off our 33nd year with an outstanding lineup of new wines and a retrospective look-back and re-release of older vintages. Chances to win and opportunities to earn our new Uncork the Magic series of Fitzpatrick logo wear.
27th Annual Fair Play Wine Festival
June 1&2 Saturday & Sunday 11–5pm
The Fair Play Festival. See www.fairplaywine.com for all the details and tickets. Tickets will be available at the door. Enjoy tasting our newest releases and take a moment out to enjoy our great views a special food treat:
Bocconato Culinary Excursions by Chef Giovanni Gaudio
Chef Giovanni will be doing slow-roasted pork sandwiches on homemade focaccia bread with sweet and sour onions, caponatina on bruschetta which is eggplant, onions, olives tomato and capers on bruschetta bread and the Fitzpatrick Sangiovese Varietal Tir Na Nog sorbetto made with local blackberries. Cooking demonstrations in the wood fired oven will be on going throughout the day. You don't want to miss this culinary and wine delight!
Tempest Annual Dinner Concert Under the Stars
Date: Saturday June 22nd, 2013
This will be the 19th annual appearance of Celtic/Rock band Tempest at Fitzpatrick’s. Special party—feel the excitement live in Tempest's most intimate venue anywhere at Fitzpatrick's under the big starry sky. Starting at 6pm order from our special Pizza & Pub Menu. Then let the music begin: two sets by Tempest. We will be offering Fitzpatrick wines, Guinness and a great selection of beers and non-alcoholic drinks. With a new format this year concert tickets are Only $15 per person (food & drink a la carte)/ advance reservations recommended—limit 100 people. Call us at 800-245-9166 and buy your tickets with most major credit cards or with cash at the tasting room.
Join in on the CRUSHING EXPERIENCE
Weekdays September through October
New Tasting Room Hours
Open Everyday except Tuesdays 11-5pm or by appointment
Come Celebrate the Harvest with Our Oktoberfest Lunch
Last weekend of September and First Weekend of October on both Saturday and Sunday, noon–4:30pm
Our Oktoberfest lunch will consist of fresh bratwurst roasted in our wood-fired oven with fresh baked onion bread, carmelized onions and cabbage, applesauce and great mustard.
An incredible line-up of New Releases—perfect for Holiday gifts and entertaining.
Throughout December
