Author Archives: Maggie Bush

Rucksack Cellars Community Nights

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Maggie Bush

Join us for our Community Nights!  We will be open Thursday Nights (September 16th to October 8th) from 5:30-7:30 so you can enjoy the evening at Rucksack Cellars.  Grab a picnic, a deck of cards or, and we will have … Continue reading →

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Flower Classes with Flowers on Main

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Maggie Bush

We are excited to have two more flower classes with Flowers on Main! All classes are $50/person and include a glass of wine. We welcome groups who choose to socially distance together up to 4 people. We also have room … Continue reading →

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Rucksack Cellars Now Open

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Maggie Bush

Hi All! We are finally ready for you. Rucksack will be open on Saturday and Sundays by reservations. (We hope to add more days shortly). What does “By Reservation” mean? Well, you can make a reservations on RucksackCellars.com on the … Continue reading →

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Lavender Wreath Making Class – June 24th @ 6pm

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Maggie Bush

We are excited to have Melissa Cowan from Flowers on Main joining us again to lead a class on lavender wreath making. We’ll be using the gorgeous lavender from Rucksack Cellars, sipping wine, and enjoying the fresh air! Reservations can … Continue reading →

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Rucksack Re-Opening – June 20, 2020

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Maggie Bush

WOO HOO! El Dorado County has give wineries permission to re-open, with certain restrictions. We plan to re-opening Rucksack Cellars for Saturday and Sunday tastings beginning June 20th. Reservation will be required. We have lots of beautiful picnic tables just … Continue reading →

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Rucksack – Now Entering Phase II

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Maggie Bush

Hi everyone, We are working on our plan for re-opening Rucksack Cellars. Officially, wineries are not able to open tasting room, unless they are serving food (amongst other things).  We are looking at ways to open Rucksack to the public, … Continue reading →

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While Rucksack is Closed….

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Maggie Bush

Yes, we are sorry to say, that Rucksack is closed for the season. But if you need to get some Rucksack Wines or pick up your club shipment, then head on over to Madrona Vineyards where we have a them … Continue reading →

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Closing for the Season December 15th

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Maggie Bush

It is always a sad day for us, but alas, as the weather changes, Rucksack closes for the season. This year, we will be closing on December 15th! On that day, stop by and receive 25% off any case purchases! … Continue reading →

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Keepin’ it Casual with Evening Music

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Maggie Bush

Some of our favorite time at Rucksack is in the evening, when the tasting room closes.  The breeze is lovely, the sun is setting, and its very idyllic.  So this year, we are inviting you to enjoy this time of … Continue reading →

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Rucksack July Wine Club Release

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Maggie Bush

It’s interesting that today, on July 8th, the temperature outside is supposed to reach 76 degrees for the high. It’s been a cool summer so far, and we started three weeks late on the budding. If everything ripens by harvest, … Continue reading →

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