HIGH NOTE WINERY
Orchestrating enjoyment
Christmas Special: Use code CMAS25 to receive 1 free bottle for every 2 bottles purchased. Mix and match. Now through December 31.
Visit Our Crescent City Tasting Room
851 3rd Street
Open Th-Sat 3-8pm and Sunday 3-6pm
Thanksgiving Special: Use code THANKS25 for 25% off your order. Now through November 30.
7 years since the 2018 harvest = Use code 2018Case for $70 off a case of any 2018 varietals. Mix & match.
Our Ballad — The High Note Winery Story
A ballad is a poetic narrative set to music, passed down through generations, much like the story of our winery. Our journey began over 15 years ago in Spring Valley, California, when our children left home, and we sought a new creative pursuit—winemaking. What started in our garage soon evolved into an award-winning passion, fueled by curiosity, craftsmanship, and the joy of sharing good wine.
We initially sourced grapes through winemaker clubs and personal connections, gradually expanding our expertise and production. After winning several medals—including Best in Class at the San Diego County Fair—we knew it was time to take the next step. Encouraged by friends and family, we expanded our operations, seeking out premium grape suppliers and refining our craft.
In 2018, we connected with Ron Siletto of Circle S Vineyards in San Benito AVA, whose deep knowledge of viticulture and old-growth Cabernet and Merlot vines captivated us. His generosity and passion reinforced our decision to scale up, and we began sourcing grapes for large-scale production. However, life took unexpected turns—Matt’s job moved us to Japan for three years, followed by a relocation to Texas to support family. Despite these changes, our love for winemaking remained steadfast.
Now retired in Crescent City, California, we are fully devoted to our craft. Our tasting room is open downtown at 851 3rd Street, and we'll be producing more wine at a family farmstead in Orland. Our mission has remained constant: to create, enjoy, and share fine wine in the spirit of music, connection, and community.
Gallery
Explore our winery's journey through captivating visual stories.
Blending wine, music and community into something truly meaningful.
Where every bottle sings — uniting artisan wines with the spirit of music, community, and giving.
At High Note Winery, we believe that wine and music are more than pleasures — they’re expressions of the soul. Both are crafted with care, shared with love, and meant to be experienced together. Through our support of local and national music organizations, we honor the harmony between artisan winemaking and the transformative power of the arts. From theater productions and symphonies to student music programs and cultural outreach, we’re proud to support the communities that bring melody and meaning to life.
With every bottle, we raise a glass to creativity, collaboration, and connection — and donate 10% of our sales to music-focused nonprofits that are making the world a little brighter, one note at a time.
We’re honored to celebrate and support the following inspiring organizations who share our love of engaging music and positive community. Click on their logos to find out more.
Our Commitment to Music & Community
We’re honored to celebrate and support the following inspiring organizations who share our love of engaging music and positive community. Click on their logos to find out more.
Our Commitment to Music & Community
Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness - To provide support and excitement for all the creative arts in our County, in order to inspire community vitality and harmony.
Lighthouse Repertory Theater - Organized to foster and produce the best obtainable and most adaptable plays of the living theatre for the entertainment and benefit of the community.
Partnership for the Performing Arts - To maximize the opportunities for cultural enrichment in Del Norte and Curry counties through education, performing arts, and civic activities
Hungry for Music - Putting quality musical instruments into hungry hands.
Wild Rivers Symphony - Bringing beautiful orchestral music to Southern Oregon & Northern California since 1998.
Lighthouse Repertory Theater
Lighthouse Repertory Theatre is organized to foster and produce the best obtainable and most adaptable plays of the living theatre for the entertainment and benefit of the community.
Wild Rivers Symphony
Partnership for the Performing Arts
Bringing beautiful orchestral music to Southern Oregon & Northern California since 1998
To maximize the opportunities for cultural enrichment in Del Norte and Curry counties through education, performing arts, and civic activities.
Hungry for Music
Putting quality musical instruments into hungry hands.
Del Norte Association for Cultural Awareness
To provide support and excitement for all the creative arts in our County, in order to inspire community vitality and harmony.
Guardians of the Redwoods
Preserving Today, Protecting Tomorrow.
Redwood Parks Conservatory
Philanthropic Projects
Empowering communities through music and arts initiatives.
Music Partnerships
Collaborating with artists for impactful community outreach programs.
Eco Arts
Supporting environmental organizations through music and art events.
Community Strength
Building stronger communities with creative collaborative projects.
Soulful Events
Hosting events that inspire and uplift our local community.
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High Note Winery Events
Where wine meets wonder
Friday, Dec. 5
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
6:30pm / Tasting Room open 3-8pm
Christmas Light Parade
Enjoy a perfect view of the Christmas Light Parade on 3rd Street from the tasting room. Specials on wine, popup shopping and non-alcoholic mocktails too.
Sunday, Dec. 7
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
3:30pm-5:30pm / Tasting Room open 3-6pm
Jerry Bauer, Harper
Jerry Bauer with his Celtic harp will play Christmas Carols at the tasting room. Sing along or just enjoy the sounds of the season.
Sunday, Dec. 7 - sold out
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
1pm - 3pm / Tasting Room open 3-6pm
Paint 'n' Sip
Unleash your creativity, one sip at a time. $25 per person includes a glass of wine of your choice or non-alcoholic mocktail. Space is limited so RSVP ASAP.
Venue
Saturday, Dec. 13 - sold out
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
1pm - 3pm / Tasting Room open 3-8pm
Paint 'n' Sip
Unleash your creativity, one sip at a time. $25 per person includes a glass of wine of your choice or non-alcoholic mocktail. Space is limited so RSVP ASAP to highnotewinery@gmail.com.
Sunday, Nov. 30
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
3-5pm / Tasting Room open 3-6pm
Craft 'n' Sip
$20 includes all supplies for a lighted wine bottle decoration and a glass of your favorite wine. Also, ideas for repurposing pre-used greeting cards — bring your stash from years past. RSVP to highnotewinery@gmail.com
Saturday, Nov. 29
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
5pm-7pm / Tasting Room open 3-8pm
Morgan / Critz
Two of our favorites: Dale Morgan and Paul Critz will grace our space with their talent at the tasting room again on Saturday, Nov 29 starting at 5pm.
Friday, Nov. 28
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
3:00pm / Tasting Room open 3-8pm
Pop-up Shopping & Specials
A pop-up shop of hand-made knitted goods and jewelry with 100% sales benefiting community programs at Crescent City United Methodist Church. Plus extra special pricing on bottles and Gift Certificates.
Sunday, Nov. 23
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
3:30 pm-5:30pm / Tasting Room open 3-6pm
Breads & Treats Tasting & Pairing
Enjoy sumptuous samples of baked good and specialty sweets by Crescent to Crescent bakers. Wine pairing by us. You can order baked goods for pickup just in time for Thanksgiving.
Saturday, Nov. 22
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
5:30 pm-7:30pm / Tasting Room open 3-8pm
David Sedgwick
Enjoy the sensational sound of David Sedgwick playing solo on keyboard with a repertoire that ranges from classically familiar to improvisational original tunes.
Friday, Nov. 21
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
5pm-7pm / Tasting Room open 3-8pm
Weldon Hailey
Join us on a journey of wonderful wine and classic tunes by Weldon Hailey.
Sunday, Nov. 16
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
1pm - 3pm / Tasting Room open 3-6pm
Paint 'n' Sip
Unleash your creativity, one sip at a time. $25 per person includes a glass of wine of your choice or non-alcoholic mocktail. Space is limited so RSVP ASAP.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
Steve Berg
We love a good guitar, don't you? Wine makes the weekend sing and music makes it marvelous. Both enhanced when shared.
5:30 pm-7:30 pm / Tasting Room open 3-8pm
Friday, Nov. 14
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
4pm-7pm / Tasting Room open 3-8pm
Downtown Shop and Sip
Friday will be such fun! Local art sales and more. Our popup vendors include Lisa Farrow and Crescent to Crescent bakers. Plus, we’ll have a fabulous special on wine by the bottle.
Friday, Nov. 7
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
Not Too Late
Tap your toes to an Americana mix of classic tunes —paired with classic Bordeaux wines. Music starts at 5:30.
5:30 pm-7:30 pm / Tasting Room open 3-8pm
Sunday, Oct. 26
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
3pm-5pm / Tasting Room open 3-6pm
Jerry Bauer, Harper
Jerry Bauer and his ethereal harp will accompany the afternoon at the tasting room this Sunday, October 26 beginning at 3:30. Enjoy soothing sounds with your wine or non-alcoholic mocktail.
Saturday, Oct. 25
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
5pm-7pm / Tasting Room open 3-8pm
Morgan / Critz
We’re delighted to welcome Morgan Critz again at the tasting room on Saturday starting at 5pm. This duo pairs well with vino! No tricks, but treats await you as well.
Friday, Oct. 17
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
4pm-7pm / Tasting Room open 3-8pm
Ghouls Night Out
This will be a fun evening Downtown on 3rd Street. We'll hand out fun stuff for kids outside the doorstep (we’re a 21 and up establishment) and have treats for grownup ghouls inside. Happy Hallo-wine!
10/9, 10/18, 10/24
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
5pm-7pm / Tasting Room open 3-8pm
David Sedgwick
Enjoy the sensational sound of David Sedgwick playing solo on keyboard with a repertoire that ranges from classically familiar to improvisational original tunes.
Saturday, Oct. 4
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
5pm-7pm / Tasting Room open 3-8pm
Weldon Plays Again!
After the Sea Cruise show in Beachfront park, enjoy a serenade from 5-7pm. Also enjoy 15% off our Serenade Syrah by the glass or bottle.
Saturday, September 27
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
5pm-7pm / Tasting Room open 3-8pm
Kenneth Hower
Come have some fun dancing and singing along to 60’s songs —played live by Kenneth Hower. $6 wines by the glass as well!
Friday, September 26
Venue
High Note Winery Tasting Room, 851 Third St, Crescent City 95531
Hours
5pm-7pm / Tasting Room open 3-8pm
Weldon Hailey
Join us on a journey of wonderful wine and classic tunes by Weldon Hailey.
G R A N D
Opening
Crescent City Tasting Room
Live Music ~ Special Pricing ~ Free Raffle ~ Art that Rocks
Thursday, September 4
Venue
851 3rd Street, Crescent City
Hours
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday, July 27
Venue
Del Norte Food Forest at 883 W Washington Blvd, Crescent City
Hours
Sunday, July 27 from 11am - 4pm
Habitat for Humanity Garden Tour
Enter the raffle to win two bottles of High Note Winery's best, while celebrating community, nature, and hope.
Thursday, July 3
Venue
1001 Front Street, Cultural Center Lawn
Hours
Thurs., July 3 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Crescent City Del Norte County Chamber of Commerce Annual July 3rd Deck Party
High Note Winery selections available at the bar area---and an amazing raffle prize for a lucky winner!
Friday, June 20
Venue
3rd Streeet, from J to G Crescent City
Hours
Friday, June 20 from 5:00 to 7:30 PM
"Wine is Divine" Downtown Friday Night tasting event in Crescent City
The Downtown Divas organized such a great evening - celebrating wine paired with the local flavor of Downtown Crescent City.
Friday, May 30th
Venue
3rd Streeet, from J to G Crescent City, CA
Hours
Friday, May 30 from 5:00 to 7:30 PM
Pouring our reds at Forest Friday Downtown in Crescent City
Wild Rivers Symphony Concert Sponsorship
May 4th and 5th
Venues
May 4: Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St, Crescent City, CA
Hours
May 4 at 3:00 PM / May 5 at 7:00 PM
May 5: Trinity Lutheran Church, 1200 Easy Street, Brookings, OR
Wine Tasting at Port O Pints, South Beach
Matt and Jennifer have been married for over 38 years and have been making wine for over 15 years at High Note Winery. We had fun pouring tastes and encouraging enjoyment of the Speed Dating event on January 31. Music by Holus Polus was a bonus!
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Introducing High Note Winery's exquisite crafted wines for your palate's delight and enjoyment.
Exceptional Quality, Unforgettable Taste
★★★★★
Currently shipping to all of California
Free delivery within Del Norte County
All others please note: Per bottle shipping rate is significantly reduced at higher quantities - so order enough to share!
7 years since the 2018 harvest = $70 off a case of any 2018 varietals. Mix & match and use code 2018Case
Blog: Wine and Music
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