September 3-5, 2009

Immerse yourself in the food and wine culture of Sonoma County at 30th annual TASTE of Sonoma event. Sonoma’s own Gallo Family personally invites you to enjoy an afternoon of strolling through their historic MacMurray Ranch property while sipping and savoring the very best of Sonoma County’s rich wines and delectable cuisine. With more than 100 wineries pouring thousands of wines, and over 60 local chefs whipping up divine pairings, TASTE of Sonoma delivers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for oenophiles and foodies alike. Informative and entertaining wine seminars, lively cooking demonstrations, get-your-boots-dirty vineyard tours and so much more make for an enchanting afternoon enjoying the best of the Sonoma County living. Named one of the 10 Best Wine and Food Events in the United States by Celebrated Living magazine, TASTE of Sonoma is an coveted ticket; get one before they sell out. TASTE of Sonoma is hosted by MacMurray Ranch and Gallo Family Vineyards. For event and ticket information please visit, www.sonomawinecountryweekend.com

August 23-24, 2009

Since its founding in 1991, Family Winemakers of California has presented an Annual Tasting. Originally, the Tasting was developed as a trade-only event; but has since opened its doors to media and consumers. Because FWC represents the smaller wineries, the tasting is a unique opportunity to display the winemaking artisanship of vintners from across the state. For more information, visit www.familywinemakers.org

June 27, 2009

Please join Roessler Cellars as we kick of the summer in style with an afternoon of BBQ and Pinot Noir. The event, High on the Hog, will take place at the Epic Roast House on the San Francisco Bay and is guaranteed to be a blast. For more event information, please visit, www.epicroasthousesf.com

June 26-28, 2009

Pinot Days, the first Bay Area wine festival dedicated to Pinot Noir. Pinot Days celebrates pinot noir in its many styles, ranging from modern to earthy to elegant. Unlike wine events that appeal to a narrow customer base featuring wines more alike than different, Pinot Days brings together pinot producers representing every California appellation, style and price point, as well as a few from Oregon and Burgundy. It is our sincere hope that Pinot Days will enable you to explore new producers, find wines you love and can afford, and become a pinot devotee if you are not one already. For event tickets and information, please visit www.pinotdays.com

June 24 - 27, 2009

Vintage Albuquerque 2009 will occur over 4 days from Wednesday, June 24 through Saturday, June 27. Wednesday’s opening night gala at Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill will feature Calera wines at a dinner for 100 hosted by Honorary Chair Josh Jensen. The evening's guest chef will be announced soon. Eight winemaker dinners will be held on Thursday, June 25. Participating restaurants will be posted subsequently together with winery pairings. The Grand Tasting for some 800 attendees on Friday will feature 25 restaurants and a like number of wineries and be held once again at the Vintage Albuquerque activities will culminate on Saturday, June 27th with a wine tasting, silent auction, live auction and dinner for 450 on the grounds of Bernalillo's award-winning Prairie Star Restaurant just minutes north of Albuquerque.
For event and ticket information please visit, www.vintagealbuquerque.org

June 13, 2009

Russian River Passport is an annual event showcasing the wineries, vineyards and exceptional beauty of Russian River Valley. Wineries up and down Russian River Valley, many of whom are not open to the public invite you inside as special guests where they display their wine and their people. Each winery will offer special foods they select to complement their wines. Since Russian River Passport is limited to only small number of participants and offers access to many smaller wineries that normally have no public access, it allows participants a chance to speak to and connect with the winemakers and vineyard owners on a personal level, and learn more about the history and topography of Russian River Valley and its wines. For additional event information or to purchase tickets please visit, www.russianriverpassport.com

May 21, 2009

Please come join Winemaker, Scott Shapley and the rest of the Roessler Cellars team, in San Francisco for a special tasting of Roessler Cellars wines. For additional information on K & L’s Thursday night tasting series please visit, www.klwines.com

May 16 & 17, 2009

Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers invite you to the only Valley Wide tasting event - Passport to Sonoma Valley! Over 50 wineries up and down the Sonoma Valley highlight the very best of their current releases, library wines and special bottlings, along with wines paired with sumptuous treats and fun entertainment. For additional event information, and to purchase you passport please visit, www.sonomavalleywine.com

May 15-17, 2009

Come join us in beautiful Anderson Valley for a weekend in celebration of the richness and diversity of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. Enjoy excellent wines, local culinary delights and engaging local artists and entertainers. For additional event information or to purchase tickets please visit, www.avwines.com

April 25, 2009 - Soledad, CA

On Saturday, April 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., food and wine lovers are invited to enjoy a very special event. Hosted by the Inn at the Pinnacles, in the heart of the Chalone Appellation, the Pinnacles Wine Festival showcases the finest in wine and culinary experiences. This is the only festival which comprises of every wine producer from a wine appellation, paired with an abundance of five-star restaurants, Hog Island Oysters, and much more. It is a rare opportunity to speak with winemakers, chefs and proprietors. In its fourth year, the Pinnacles Wine Festival looks to be more sensory-provoking and breath-taking than ever.