Event Calendar

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  • September 03, 2010 - September 03, 2010
    A Divine Affair
    Eric Ross Winery

    Time: Fri. Sep. 3rd at 5:00 AM
    September 3, 5:00 - 9:00PM
    Cost: Simply make a reservation for dinner and that's it. Restaurant staff will be there to help with the dinner menu. Eric from Eric Ross Winery will be happy to pour samples of our wines and assist in picking out just the right wine to enjoy by the glass, flight or bottle for your meal.
    Location: A Divine Affair - 330 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg, CA 95448
    Details: In a casual fun setting Eric will pour new vintage wines. 2009 Saralee Pinot Noir and 2009 Tempranillo at A Divine Affair in Healdsburg from 5-9PM during your fine dining experience.

    Come enjoy magical meals prepared by Chef Owner Kahleen Nowak and enjoy the wines of Eric Ross including the Marsanne~Roussanne, Struttin White and PORT for dessert!

    RESERVATIONS A MUST! (707) 433-1035

    http://www.yelp.com/biz/a-divine-affair-healdsburg

  • September 06, 2010 - September 06, 2010
    Labor Day Pizza on the Terrace
    Benziger Family Winery

    Time: Mon. Sep. 6th at 11:00 AM
    11am - 4pm
    Location: Benziger Family Winery
    Details: Labor Day Pizza on the Terrace - enjoy wine by the glass, pizzas and live music on the terrace at Benziger. No reservations required.

  • September 06, 2010 - September 06, 2010
    Labor Day Pizza on the Patio
    Imagery Estate Winery

    Time: Mon. Sep. 6th at 11:00 AM
    11am - 4pm
    Location: Imagery Estate Winery
    Details: Enjoy wine by the glass, pizzas and live music on the patio at Imagery. No reservations required.

  • September 12, 2010 - September 12, 2010
    Opera at the Chateau with Richard Riley
    Chateau St. Jean

    Time: Sun. Sep. 12th at 2:00 AM
    2:00pm
    Location: Chateau St. Jean Winery
    Details: Join us on the Chateau lawn for a fabulous opera performance. Chateau St. Jean wines and delicious foods from the charcuterie will be available as you enjoy an opera performance by Richard Riley.

    Complimentary.

    Richard Riley is a Lyric Tenor who performs a cappella. His wide range of repertoire includes Opera, Classical, Spirituals and Romantic Ballads. Mr. Riley is known as the man with the "voice like an angel".

  • September 12, 2010
    Flamenco Guitar at the Chateau
    Chateau St. Jean

    Time: Sun. Sep. 12th at 2:00 AM
    2:00pm
    Location: Chateau St. Jean Winery
    Details: Join us on the Chateau lawn for a delightful performance by Flamenco Guitarist Mark Taylor. Chateau St. Jean wines and delicious foods from the charcuterie will be available.

    Event is complimentary.
    Food and Wine available for purchase

  • September 15, 2010 - September 19, 2010
    Sonoma Valley Crush - Tickets on sale now!
    Heart of Sonoma Valley Association
    Sonoma Valley Crush   Tickets on sale now
    Time: Wed. Sep. 15th at 12:00 AM
    September 15 - 19
    Cost: $45.00 - Tickets on sale now! Click on Events Tickets
    Details: Have you ever romanticized about getting involved in a wine harvest & crush? Find out what it's like from September 15th - 19th in the Heart of Sonoma Valley.

    Join us for our 2nd Annual Sonoma Valley CRUSH Festival - a Hands-On Harvest Experience.

    The CRUSH Weekend Wine Tasting Pass will give you access to harvest activities and wine tastings at select tasting rooms all weekend.

    In addition, you may book 'Exclusive CRUSH Events' hosted by participating wineries.Details coming soon.

    Don't miss this event. There is extremely limited availability and we promise you a truly unforgettable experience.

  • September 15, 2010 - September 16, 2010
    Harvest Tour & Lunch on the Terrace
    Paradise Ridge Winery

    Time: Wed. Sep. 15th at 2:00 AM
    Wednesday & Thursday, September 15 & 16, 2pm - 4pm
    Cost: $35 per person, limited to 20 people
    Location: Main estate Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa
    Details: Find Paradise. Walk the vineyard and tour the crush pad with winemaker Dan
    Barwick for a hands-on Harvest experience. Then enjoy lunch & the view from
    the Terrace. RSVP to Mackenzie@prwinery.com.

  • September 15, 2010 - September 15, 2010
    Mayo Family Winery
    Mayo Family Winery

    Time: Wed. Sep. 15th at 11:00 AM
    11am, 1:30pm & 4pm each day
    Cost: $20/person, limited to 20 people
    Location: Mayo Family Winery
    Details: Be the first to taste the juice and the beginning of the fermentation process from our harvested 2010 grapes, fresh off the vines! Follow it up with our Executive Chef Max, who will be leading a demonstration on how to make housemade mozzarella. Then you will create your own Insalada Caprese with homegrown heirloom tomatoes and basil and Chef Max's aged balsamic vinegar. Finish it off and taste your culinary creations paired with our different wines! Reserve your spot by calling Courtney at (707) 938-9401.

  • September 16, 2010 - September 16, 2010
    Harvest Winemaker Dinner at The Castle
    Ledson Winery & Vineyards

    Time: Thu. Sep. 16th at 6:00 AM
    Thursday, September 16, 2010
    Cost: $100 per person, limited to 50 people
    Location: Ledson Winery & Vineyards
    Details: Join us for an elegant winemaker dinner at the beautiful Ledson Castle. Winemaker Steve Ledson will share his secrets of how he pushes the soil and the vine to bring you the world-renowned wines Ledson is known for. RSVP to (707) 537-3823 or hospitality@ledson.com.

  • September 17, 2010 - September 17, 2010
    Crush on Pinot
    Eric Ross Winery

    Time: Fri. Sep. 17th at 11:00 AM
    Friday, Sept. 17th
    Cost: $20 per person
    Location: Sonoma Street East, Sonoma CA
    Details: Experience Crush! Along with Winemaker Eric Luse you will taste and help make the famed Saralee's Vineyard Pinot Noir during fermentation at the winery. Call for more info and to sign up at (707) 939-8525.

  • September 17, 2010 - September 17, 2010
    Vineyard Experience & Italian Lunch at the Estate
    VJB Vineyards & Cellars

    Time: Fri. Sep. 17th at 11:00 AM
    Friday, September 17, 11am - 2pm
    Cost: $65/person, limited to 20 people SOLD OUT!
    Location: VJB Estate Vineyards
    Details: Join owners of VJB Vineyards & Cellars, Vittorio and Henry Belmonte, for an afternoon at their Estate Vineyards. Experience the excitement of harvest time at a small boutique winery, specializing in Italian & traditional California Varietals. Taste new & current release wines paired with authentic Italian dishes prepared by owner & Executive Chef Maria Belmonte. A truly unique experience not to be missed! RSVP by calling (707) 833-2300.

  • September 18, 2010 - September 18, 2010
    Zinfandel Sale and Harvest BBQ
    St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
    Zinfandel Sale and Harvest BBQ
    Time: Sat. Sep. 18th at 2:00 AM
    Saturday, September 18th 2:00 - 5:00 pm
    Cost: Reservations Required Tickets are $25 per person, $20 for wine club members.
    Location: St. Francis Winery
    Details: If you love Zinfandel, you'll want to join us at our beautiful Sonoma Valley Visitor Center as we kick-off harvest season with a Zinfandel-themed wine sale and barbecue that's not to be missed. Indulge in Executive Chef David Bush's mouthwatering grilled creations as you shop our extensive selection of premium Sonoma County Zinfandels. Special pricing will be offered for one day only - and only to those who attend this exclusive event. Bring your appetite and leave with a full wine cellar!



    To reserve your tickets, call: (888) 675-WINE, ext. 259

  • September 18, 2010 - September 18, 2010
    Tasting Room Three Year Anniversary Party
    Ty Caton Vineyards

    Time: Sat. Sep. 18th at 5:00 AM
    5-8 pm
    Cost: Wine Club Members: Complimentary for you and up to two guests. Additional Wine Club Guests: $10 • General Public: $15
    Location: Ty Caton Vineyards & Muscardini Cellars Tasting Room
    Details: Ty Caton Vineyards & Muscardini Cellars Tasting Room
    Kenwood Village Plaza
    8910 Sonoma Highway
    Kenwood, CA
    Help us celebrate in style with an after hours party that is not to be missed! Live music, knockout wines, delectable food and unbelievable discounts.

    RSVP to info@tycaton.com or call Marissa at 707-938-3224, ext. 1 by September 15th.


  • Time: Sat. Sep. 18th at 10:00 AM
    Saturday & Sunday, September 18 & 19 10am - 11:30am
    Cost: $25/person, limited to 12 people
    Location: Loxton Cellars
    Details: Experience what goes into a picking decision by walking the vineyard around the winery and doing grape sampling with winemaker, Chris Loxton. You'll learn that chemistry isn't so important (but you will measure sugar and pH on your sample) and you'll taste lots of grapes to consider tannins, acids and flavors. We will also look at how soil changes make up to several weeks difference in picking dates even on grapes grown just 50 yards apart. There will be a prize for the person who can get the same acid and sugar results as the winemaker!

    Bring sturdy shoes and a hat, even though we will be walking in the vineyard blocks right around the winery. We will finish up with a tasting of the different wines made from these different blocks and you will be able to understand why the different wines are made. RSVP by Sept. 11th: Chris, (707) 935-7221 or chris@loxtonwines.com

  • September 18, 2010 - September 18, 2010
    Pinot Passion
    Benziger Family Winery
    Pinot Passion
    Time: Sat. Sep. 18th at 11:00 AM
    11am - 4pm
    Cost: $20/person, $15/wine club members
    Location: Benziger Family Winery
    Details: Join us at Benziger for our semi-annual Pinot Passion event on September 18th from noon to 5 p.m. Winemaker Rodrigo Soto and other winemaking staff will be on hand to greet you and discuss Benziger's unique approach to pinot noir wine viticulture and the crafting of some of the best pinot noir in the region. Come sample our portfolio of pinots, taste from the barrel, nosh on a selection of paired appetizers and discuss your passion for pinot noir with Mike Benziger and Rodrigo. Reserve your spot by calling (888) 490-2739.

  • September 18, 2010 - September 19, 2010
    Vine to Wine Tour
    Deerfield Ranch Winery

    Time: Sat. Sep. 18th at 11:00 AM
    Saturday & Sunday, September 18 & 19, 11am-4pm (every half hour)
    Cost: $20 per person
    Location: Deerfield Ranch Winery
    Details: Join us in our organic estate vineyard and see what it takes to grow fruit for world-class wines. Trace the path of the grape onto our crush pad where we will show you step-by-step what the grape goes through, as it is de-stemmed and triple hand sorted. From the crush pad we'll travel into the cave and see fermenting fruit, already on its way to becoming a stellar vintage. The Vine to Wine tour ends with a tasting inside the Grand Room of our Cave and the perfect pairing, Robert's chocolate truffles and our 2006 Organic Estate Syrah. Reserve your spot by calling [707] 833-5215.

  • September 18, 2010 - September 19, 2010
    Harvest Tour
    Kenwood Vineyards

    Time: Sat. Sep. 18th at 11:00 AM
    Saturday & Sunday, September 18 & 19 11am, 1pm & 3pm
    Cost: $25 per person
    Location: Kenwood Vineyards
    Details: Come tour Kenwood Vineyards at the height of Harvest. Get a first hand tour of our facility and finish with a food and wine pairing overlooking the beautiful vineyards. We will conclude with a special viewing of original art pieces from the renowned Artist Series Cabernet Collection. RSVP by calling (707) 282-4228.

  • September 18, 2010 - September 18, 2010
    Esprit du Rhone Vineyard Experience
    Landmark Vineyards
    Esprit du Rhone Vineyard Experience
    Time: Sat. Sep. 18th at 11:00 AM
    Saturday, September 18
    Cost: $45 per person, limited to 30 people
    Location: Landmark Vineyards
    Details: Experience Harvest at Landmark!

    Start with an exciting seminar focusing on vinifera grapes and vineyard developement
    Next tour the estate vineyard with Viticulturalist Don Williams where you will get your hands dirty.
    Pulling leaves, sampling grapes, measure sugar levels, and learning about various harvest techniques (activities will be partially dependent on vineyard readiness)
    Tour Landmark's Crush Pad and witness harvest in FULL swing!

    Finish off your afternoon with a gourmet lunch around rustic picnic tables accompanied by Landmark wine - including some barrel and bottle samples!

    Reservations: Nick Benz (707) 833-0226 or nick@landmarkwine.com

    Menu: A hearty, organic feast by RoliRoti
    RoliRoti Gourmet Rotisserie Chicken - Corn-Fed Sonoma Chicken, seasoned with special herbs and spices
    Summer Corn Salad with Avacodo, and Jalapeno Vinaigrette
    Arugula Watermelon Salad
    Rosemary Roasted French Fingerling Potatoes

    Live music from 1 to 4 p.m. by jazz guitarist Randy Vincent

    (Reservations required one week in advance.)

  • October 02, 2010
    Ninth Annual Vertical Tasting of the Cinq Cepages
    Chateau St. Jean

    Time: Sat. Oct. 2nd at 11:00 AM
    Cost: $75.00
    Location: Chateau St. Jean Winery
    Details: Vertical tasting of Cinq Cepages to include the legendary 1996 and the highly-anticipated 2007 vintages. Tickets now available. RSVP at (707)833-4134 ext. 5258

  • October 09, 2010
    Cinq Cepages Release Weekend
    Chateau St. Jean

    Time: Sat. Oct. 9th at 10:00 AM
    10:00 am
    Cost: $10
    Location: Chateau St. Jean Winery
    Details: Gala weekend at the winery to announce the highly-anticipated release of our 2007 Cinq Cepages, our iconic Bordeaux Blend.
    $10 wine tasting, $15 reserve wines

  • November 26, 2010 - November 27, 2010
    27th Annual Holiday Open House - Tickets now on sale!
    Heart of Sonoma Valley Association
    27th Annual Holiday Open House   Tickets now on sale
    Time: Fri. Nov. 26th at 12:00 AM
    Friday & Saturday November 26 & 27 11 AM - 4 PM both days
    Cost: Tickets are now on sale! Click on Events Tickets
    Location: Heart of Sonoma Valley
    Details: Toast the Holiday Season in the Wine Country! Heart of Sonoma Valley Association invites you to our 27th Annual Holiday Open House! Join over Twenty-three throughout the Heart of Sonoma Valley for this annual celebration and enjoy wine tastings, meet winemakers, mingle in our caves & cellars, stock up on your favorite wines for the holidays, pick up holiday gifts for your friends & family and relish in wine country holiday cheer!

    This event takes place at each winery, and as you travel from winery to winery you will enjoy award-winning wines, fresh baked nibbles, savory treats, caroling, holiday cheer and much more await you.

    The cost is only $40 per person in advance for both days ($50 at the door), which includes a souvenir wine glass and access to all participating wineries. Designated Driver tickets are $20 each. (Sorry, no one-day tickets available.)

  • March 19, 2011 - March 20, 2011
    21st Annual Savor Sonoma Valley
    Heart of Sonoma Valley Association

    Time: Sat. Mar. 19th at 11:00 AM
    Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20 11 AM - 4 PM both days
    Cost: *Weekend Pass: $55 *Designated Driver Weekend Pass: $20
    Location: Kenwood and Glen Ellen in Sonoma Valley
    Details: The 21st Annual Savor Sonoma Valley
    Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20
    11 AM - 4 PM both days

    Join over 20 Wineries as they showcase 2010 vintage wines straight from the
    barrels, sample new releases, and offer award-winning wines paired
    perfectly with culinary creations prepared by local chefs and
    restaurants. Meet winemakers, mingle with wine lovers behind-the-
    scenes, peruse art from local artists and listen to live music.
    Experience the best that Sonoma Valley has to offer!

    *Weekend Pass: $55
    *Designated Driver Weekend Pass: $20

    Sunday-Only tickets available as well.