A Saturday night on a blanket between the vines is still on the calendar in Bush, and November brings another Jazz'n the Vines show to Wild Bush Farm + Vineyard.

A new name on a long-running winery

Wild Bush is the former Pontchartrain Vineyards, founded by John Seago in the 1990s and later run by winemaker Lincoln Case. Louisiana natives Neil Gernon and Monica Bourgeois bought the property after years in the New Orleans restaurant scene, wine retail and distribution, and their own California label, Vending Machine Wines. They plan to lean into native muscadine, blueberries, mayhaws, pears and hybrid grapes suited to the region.

Tastings and tours

The tasting room at 81250 Hwy 1082 is open Thursday and Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. A guided tasting of current wines costs $15, a winery and vineyard tour adds $10, and cheese plates are $12.50 per person. Reservations are available online for one to eight guests, and walk-ins are welcome. Parties of six or more have an 18% gratuity added.

November on the calendar

Vinyasa'n the Vines, Nov. 7: a one-hour flow yoga class in the vineyard at 11 a.m., with gates at 10 a.m. Tickets are $18 with a glass of wine or $10 without. Ages 14 and up, and bring your own mat.

Jazz'n the Vines, Nov. 21: New Orleans band Sally Baby's Silver Dollars plays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Adult tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the gate, teens are $5 and kids 12 and under get in free. A two-ticket bundle with a bottle of wine runs $30 early or $32 online.

Holiday shopping

Bottles and merch can be ordered online for pickup or shipping, and the next wine club release is Dec. 5. Call (985) 892-9742 to plan a group visit.

Photo courtesy of Wild Bush Farm + Vineyard.