Live Music with Carman Hammond

Enjoy wine tasting, wine by the glass or bottle, and live acoustic music from Carman Hammond at lovely Retzlaff Vineyards. Admission is only with a Wine Tasting or Picnic Table reservation. See our Visit Us page to learn more.

Note: music will be canceled in the event of bad weather.

Carman Hammond

Carman Hammond has been a musician all of his life and enjoys impacting and bringing people together around music. Growing up playing in church, most of his professional career has been as a worship leader for various churches around the US. He currently serves locally as the Worship Pastor for Cedar Grove Community Church in Livermore and plays for venues and private events on the side. Carman loves playing from a wide variety of music genres and decades including pop, rock, classics, soul, country, and more. Carman’s specialty is taking well-known songs and creating his arrangements that fit an acoustic genre, covering songs by Ed Sheeran, The Beatles, Journey, John Legend, Eric Clapton, The Temptations, and more. A great soundtrack to a wonderful day in the vineyard.

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Reservations Recommended in Advance

Book a wine-tasting flight or book a picnic table to enjoy wines by the bottle. Please make your reservations in advance.

Join the Retzlaff Wine Club and enjoy complimentary picnic space and quarterly tastings! Learn more.

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Food Options

Tasteful Catering and Events will be on-site with a selection of fresh food items for purchase. A selection of snack items and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase in the Retzlaff Wine Shop, along with our award-winning wines. You may also bring in food, but please support our food partner if you’re able.

Outside alcohol of any kind is NOT permitted.