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TABLE OF CONTENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK MAY 9, 2014 | ISSUE 19, VOLUME 33

FEATURES REGULARSWINE REGIONS8 | NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MAP

37 | SUISUN VALLEY

38 | NAPA VALLEYNapa Valley Wineries Map, 44-45Calistoga, 41St. Helena Map, 42Yountville, 42Downtown Napa Map, 46

48 | SONOMA COUNTYSonoma County Wineries Map, 48-49Northern Sonoma County Wineries Map, 50Downtown Healdsburg Map, 56Geyserville Wineries Map, 56Sonoma Valley Wineries Map, 60Sonoma Plaza, 62Glen Ellen/Kenwood Map, 64

66 | MENDOCINO & LAKE COUNTIESLake & Mendocino Counties Map, 66

68 | SANTA CLARA, SANTA CRUZ & MONTEREY COUNTIES Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz Mountains Map, 68Salinas Valley Wineries Map, 69

70 | LIVERMORE VALLEYLivermore Valley Map, 70

22 | THE HERITAGE WINE TRAILA Carneros-to-Calistoga Wine Country Experience

24 | WINDSOR TASTING LOUNGE

31 | G RGICH HILLS ESTATE Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay Release

32 | GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VINEYARDS22nd Annual Catalan Festival

34 | TASTING ROOM OF THE WEEK: BENNETT LANE WINERYUnique Tastings, Unique Wines

40 | OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER OF CALIFORNIANapa Valleys Geyser is a Daytrip Destination for Everyone

42 | SIXTH ANNUAL SENSE YOUNTVILLE NAPA VALLEY

52 | ANNUAL TASTE ALEXANDER VALLEY WEEKEND May 16-18 at the Historic Asti Winery

62 | BROADWAY UNDER THE STARSNew Shuttle Service Added

63 | ST. FRANCIS WINERY & VINEYARDSTastemakers Food & Wine Program

70 | 20TH ANNUAL LIVERMORE VALLEY WINE AUCTION

6 | WINE COUNTRY DEALS & DISCOUNTS10 | WINEOLOGY By Len Napolitano

What is a vineyard-designated wine?

12 | WINE GROWING DECISIONS By Josh SteinWhy the Weather Matters This Year AND Next

13 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS71 | WINEMAKER FAVORITES72 | WINERY LISTINGS

Napa Valley, 64Sonoma County, 70Monterey, Santa Cruz & Santa Clara Counties, 74Lake & Mendocino Counties, 75Suisun Valley, 76Bay Area/Livermore, 77

65 | NAPA VALLEYS TOP 5 CAVE TOURS67 | PET FRIENDLY WINERIES69 | SONOMA COUNTYS TOP 5 CAVE TOURS86 | DINING DIRECTORY

Wine Country This Weeks preferred restaurants Sonoma County (p86) Napa Valley (p87)

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Small Family Owned Winery in the Heart of

Napa Valley

1563 St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena | 800-963-9454 | whitehalllane.comFollow us: facebook.com/whitehalllanewinery | twitter.com/whitehalllane

Open Daily 10am to 5:45pm

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4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa ValleyBetween Highway 29 and Silverado Trail

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5 | CALiForNiA WiNe tours special price on tours and tastings11 | etude 2 for 1 tasting with ad

3 | goLdeN HAveN discounts on Couples Mud Bath/spa getaway47 | HAgAFeN CeLLArs 2 for 1 tasting with ad27 | HeritAge WiNe trAiL 4 iconic Wineries - $99...see ad45 | JessuP CeLLArs tasting fee waived with purchase43 | Louis M. MArtiNi WiNerY 2 for 1 tasting with ad

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIAgettiNg to NAPA TRAVEL TIMEFROM MILES (Average)Sonoma 15 23minsSan Francisco 48 1hrMonterey 152 2hrs 45minsLos Angeles 400 6hrs 20mins

gettiNg to soNoMA TRAVEL TIMEFROM MILES (Average)Napa 15 23minsHealdsburg 38 54minsSan Francisco 45 1hrMonterey 161 3hrsLos Angeles 410 6hrs 30mins

gettiNg to HeALdsBurg TRAVEL TIMEFROM MILES (Average)Sonoma 38 54minsNapa 56 1hr 10minsSan Francisco 69 1hr 22minsMonterey 184 3hrs 20minLos Angeles 442 7hrs

gettiNg to MoNtereY TRAVEL TIMEFROM MILES (Average)Sonoma 162 3hrsNapa 153 2hrs 45minsSan Francisco 114 2hrs 10minsSan Jose 73 1hrs 20minsPaso Robles 117 2hrsLos Angeles 321 5hrs 30mins

gettiNg to sAN Jose TRAVEL TIMEFROM MILES (Average)Sonoma 90 1hr 50minsNapa 86 1hr 35minsSan Francisco 48 1 hrMonterey 73 1hr 20minsLos Angeles 340 5hrs 30mins

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Escape the crowds of highway 29 to the quaint beauty of Rombauer Vineyards. Come enjoy our fabulous views, sample gold medal winning wines, take a self guided walk through ourspectacular flower gardens and experience hospitality like no other.

SPECIALIZING IN: CABERNET, ZINFANDEL, MERLOT, CHARDONNAY$20 Classic Tasting Flight $30 Proprietary Flight

Open daily 10am-5pm Six or more people by appointment only

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More geographically specific than a wine appellation, or even asub-AVA, is a vineyard of grape origin. Though not by itself anappellation of origin, if a vineyard is indicated on a label, at least95% of the grapes must have been grown in that vineyard.The producer of a vineyard-designated, or single-vineyard

wine, believes grapes grown there produce a uniquenessdeserving of special recognition. It is not required that thevineyard be the producers own, as in cases where grapes werepurchased from an independent grower who gave permission tostate the vineyards name on the label. With a successful wine, its

a winning situation for everyonevineyard owner, wineproducer, and consumer.Napa Valleys Heitz Cellars was the first California vineyard-

designated commercial wine to reach notable success. In 1966,the Heitz Marthas Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (not a referenceto the popular Massachusetts summer destination) was that erasversion of thinking outside the box. Today, its easy to findwineries making single-vineyard wines. Californias J. LohrWinery & Vineyards, Wente Vineyards, and Dry Creek Vineyardare three brands with numerous wine selections featuring singlevineyard designations. Heres something to keep in mind: when comparing wine

labels that appear identical, but are priced differently, look closelyfor a vineyard designation. Sometimes its easy to miss that subtledistinction, but this detail is important because a single-vineyardwine is often more expensive. Usually, its worth spending a littleextra because a special vineyard creates a wine of distinction. There is a unique word for distinctiveness derived from the

accumulation of one-of-a-kind geographic, geologic, and climaticconditions of a single location. That word is terroir.

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The Bay View Restaurant & BarTraditional Italian Cuisine & Local Seafood

Cocktails on the Patio or at the Hearthside LoungeDinner with the Winemaker Monthly Series

Saturday Night Piano BarFamily Gatherings, Banquets & Receptions Welcome

DINNER SERVED Wednesday - Sundays

THE INN AT THE TIDES800 Hwy. One, Bodega Bay

www.InnattheTides.com (707) 875-2751

Come and experience the history andpastoral setting with picnic grounds, a bocce court and a horse shoe pit.

Tours & Tastings offered dailyExclusive Group & Lunch Packages by appointment

Open Daily 10-56613 Pope Valley Road, Pope Valley, CA 94567 (707) 965-1246 www.popevalleywinery.com

PREMIUM NAPA VALLEY WINES FOUNDED IN 1897

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Theres one thing you can count on as a farmer: one yearsweather will never be like any other. What that means inpractice is that the past only serves as example, not roadmap.And especially in a year like this one, where none of theestablished past patterns seem to hold and drought is on theclose horizon, how we strategize about the weather and ourwater use makes the difference between having grapes to makeinto wine and having to take a pass after two bumper harvests ina row. What makes this doubly fraught is that this yearsdecisions affect two years crops.Why? Because vines arent like other annual, row crops. If

you look closely at a vine, you will see both this years and nextyears buds, which is why weather damage can be such aproblem: a grower is forced to contemplate the loss of multipleyears income. Inside each bud are really small leaves, and fromthem come the leaves, canes, shoots and grapes, and each budhas concentric layers, which is why weather damage is along acontinuum. Minor damage, generally from frost, may reduce theyield a bit, but its the more severe darkening, akin to frostbite,which is the real issue, guaranteeing a crop loss of at least fiftypercent, if not more. Equally, the phloem, the bark on theexterior of canes and vine trunks, can also be damaged by cold,causing crop losses, too.The best way to understand winegrowing options for weather

mitigation is to walk through the vineyard throughout the year.Winter cold, even as cold as we got this past year, is actually noissue because the vines are dormant, which is why all fifty stateshave vineyards. Spring is when weather has the most impact on

two years crops because the weather often flipflops quitequickly, and rain at an early point can be helpful to bringtemperatures up while later in the season causing crop damagevia hail or thunderstorms winds. Shattering of the blomingflowers can disrupt clusters or keep them from being fertilized,yet when faced with a frost event earlier in the year, rain iswelcomed as it brings the temperature up above freezing.summer and fall heat can also be an issue because too-high atemperature can cause vines to shut down, shriveling or evensunburning grapes, and also potentially killing the vine in theprocess.There are actually lots of options for mitigation, and the best,

as you might expect, are set up so as to help solve more than oneproblem. Believe it or not, something as simple as low trellisingversus high has an impact as far as weather goes as low trellisesin the wrong locales are more subject to frost damage, andhigher trellises can provide shade for adjacent rows. How thetrellis is trimmed in winter and early spring prior to budbreak isthus one strategy, and there is projected to be a move back toCalifornia Sprawl from the VSP candelabra currently seen allover as the North Coast replants in the next few years for thisreason: not only does this provide different vine growth and brixgains, but it also helps as regards frost or hail damage duringApril and May, when the buds break and the vines flower.Mechanical options abound, too. The wine machines, those

twirling engines and fans on poles; the Inverted Sinks or AirDams, which essentially turn the wind machine to provide afrost sink to pull cold air down and away from vines on hillsidesand slopes; vertical sprinklers and micro-sprinklers, which canraise the temperature or allow frozen water to encase and protectthe vines; and smudge pots, the gas fired heaters for the end ofvineyard rows which work in combination with windmachines all are ways to work in combination with the land tomitigate the negatives of weather while allowing the terroir, thelocational distinctiveness, to still show through in the grapes andfinished wines by moving the weather since the vines reallycannot. Its not always easy or cheap, but the results are worthit, no? Enjoy!

Josh Stein has been in the Napa wine business for more than a decade, and,in addition to being owner/winemaker of the Stein Family Wine Group, whichproduces a nationally and internationally distributed portfolio of wine brandsand donates 5% of its sales to the children of wineworkers in the form of collegescholarships and support funds, he regularly consults for wineries andorganizations throughout the North Bay and Coast via their subsidiaries,Discrete Wine Support Services and SF-Integrated Vineyard ManagementServices.

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Why the Weather Matters This Year AND Next

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ONGOINGNapa Valley Wine TrainNapa, www.winetrain.com, 800-427-4124 May 11: Mothers Day May 16: Moonlight Express May 16: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater June 6: Vintners Lunch June 13: Moonlight Escape June 13: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater June 15: Fathers Day June 27: Vintners Lunch

ONGOING The Ultimate Winery Experience at The Caves at Soda Canyon360 degree views of Napa Valley stretching to San Franciscowww.thecavesatsodacanyon.com, 707-861-8100By appointment only Classic Cave Tour, $40 Cave Tour and Barrel Tasting with Cheese Plate, $60 reserve Cave Tour and Barrel Tasting with Cheese and Charcuterie, $80

ONGOINGTastings and Tours at Mumm Napa Valleyrutherford,www.mummnapavalley.com, 866-783-5826Patio & Tasting Salon, $8 to $25, a variety of tasting optionsOak Terrace Tasting, $40, Sparkling wine tasting Winery Tours, 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, $25/tasting and flute included, $10/no tasting

ONGOING DAILYTastings at Napa Valley DistilleryOxbow Public Market, Napa, check for hourswww.napadistillery.com, 707-265-6272

ONGOING Seminars & Tastings at Merryvale VineyardsSt. Helena, 10:30am-5:30pmwww.merryvale.com, 707-963-7777 Merryvale tasting, $15 reserve tasting, $35 Wine Sensory Seminar, $45, Fridays 12pm or by appt Wine & Cheese Experience, $45, by appt Sommelier Grand reserve Tasting, $65, by appt

ONGOINGJefferson House Reserve Room Tasting at Monticello VineyardsNapa reserve room Wine Tasting, Corley Family Napa Valley, $25rSVP 707-253-2802 x18, www.CorleyFamilyNapaValley.com

ONGOINGV. Sattui WinerySt. Helena, 9am-6pm summer, no appt. necessarywww.vsattui.com, 707-963-7774 Premium tasting, daily, $10 Italian Marketplace with 200+ cheeses Deli with panini, sandwiches, crabcakes & more Weekend BBQ, wood-fired pizza, oysters, mozzarella bar 2 acres of tree-shaded picnic grounds

ONGOINGEducational Tours & Wine Tasting at Castello di AmorosaCalistoga, www.castellodiamorosa.com, rSVP, 707-967-6272No appointment necessary for tasting; tours need an appointment. regular tour & tasting reserve tour & tasting Tasting only Private VIP tours Napa Valley Neighbor Program

NAPA VALLEY

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ONGOINGTours & Tasting at ZD Winesrutherford, rSVP 800-487-7757, www.zdwines.com Traditional Tasting, $15, daily 10am-4:30pm Premier Tasting, $30, daily 10am-4:30pm Private Group Tasting, $40, by appt Cellar Tour & Tasting, $50, by appt Vineyard View Tasting, $95, by appt Abacus Tasting, $700, up to six people, by appt Wine Train, $204 Library Selection Tour, $95, by appt

Eco Tour, $60, by appt

ONGOINGWine Tasting Experiences at Frank Family VineyardsNapa, 10am-5pm, www.frankfamilyvineyards.com, 800-574-9463 Classic Tasting $20, includes four Napa Valley wines:

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon Premium Tasting $30. Includes sparkling wine and our reserve wines

ONGOINGTours and Tastings at William Hill Estate WineryNapa, 10am-5pm, by prior appointment onlywww.williamhillestate.com, 707-265-3024 Taste the Napa Valley, $15 Taste of Chardonnay, $18 Taste the Silverado Bench, $20 William Hill Estate Vineyard Experience, $25 William Hill Estate Experience, $50

ONGOINGVineyard & Winery Tours at Raymond VineyardsSt. Helena, 10:30am and 3pm (by appt), $45www.raymondvineyards.com, 707-963-6929

ONGOINGTours & Tastings at Andretti WineryNapa, www.andrettiwinery.com, 877-386-5070x227 Individual Tastings, $15 Private Winery Tour & Tasting, $20/person by appointment Vineyard Tours, $20/person by appointment

ONGOINGTasting at Grgich Hills Estaterutherford, 9:30am-4:30pm, Tours at 11am & 2pm, $10 Wine library tasting/$30, Barrel tasting on most Fridays 2-4pm www.grgich.com, 707-963-2784

ONGOINGPublic Tours & Tastings at Andretti WineryNapa, Daily 11am & 2pm, www.andrettiwinery.com, 877-386-5070 x227 Villa Tasting, $15 Napa Valley Tasting, $20 Founders Tasting (seated in Tuscan House), $35 Delizia Dessert Tasting, $10 Private Vineyard Tour & Tastings available by appointment Picnic Luncheon in the Vineyards $35/person, $30/wine club members

(reserve in advance)

ONGOING Tours & Tastings at Madrigal Family WineryCalistoga, rSVP, www.madrigalfamilywinery.com, 707-942-8619 Madrigal Family Tasting, $25 reserve Tasting & Tour, $35 JoLe Food & Wine Social, $50 Boxed Lunch with Chris, $75

ONGOINGTasting Experiences at ArtesaUp to 10 guests, some require 72 hour notice707-254-2126, [email protected], www.ArtesaWinery.com Estate reserve Experience, 10:30am, daily Vino con Queso, $60, 11:30am, daily Chocolate Indulgence, $50, 1:30pm, daily Spanish Tapas and Wine Pairing, $60, 1:03pm, daily International Tapas & Wine Pairing, $60, 2:30pm, daily Vines & Wines Vineyard Tour, $45, 10:30am, Fri-Sun May-Oct Food & Wine Pairing, $80, 12:30pm, Fri-Sun Ultimate Tasting, $55, 2:30pm, Sat-Sun, Jan-Jul

ONGOINGdi RosaNapa, www.dirosapreserve.org, 707-226-5991 May 3, 17, 31: Spring Nature Hikes, Milliken Peak May 10: Opening reception, Desire Holman, Sophont in Action May 10-July 20: Desire Holman, Sophont in Action June 14: Spring Nature Hikes, Milliken Peak

ONGOING Wine Tasting at Back Room WinesNapa, www.backroomwines.com, 707-226-1378 May 1-2: Springtime ros Tasting May 8: the Great Grape Study, Cabernet Sauvignon May 9: German riesling Tasting May 15: The Great Grape Study, Marsanne May 16: Southern rhone Wine Tasting May 22: The Great Grape Study, Sangiovese May 23: Mendocino County Tasting May 29: Bordeaux Grape Fan Club of Napa Valley May 30: (Almost) No Sulphur Wine Tasting June 13: Back room Blow Out LVII

ONGOINGLive at Uptown TheatreNapa, www.uptowntheatrenapa.com, 707-259-0123 May 3: Toad the Wet Sprocket May 9: KebMo May 10: Jim Brickman Celebrating 20 Years May 21-22: Gregg Allman May 23: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo May 24: The Fab Four May 26: Hugh Laurie with The Copper Bottom Band

ONGOINGNapa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln TheaterYountville, www.lincolntheater.org, 707-944-9900 May 4: VOENA, Voices of the Journey May 9: John Lithgow, Stories by Heart May 17: Napa Valley Youth Symphony red Gala May 18-19: Symphony Napa Valley Lollipops Concert May 25: russian Masters May 25: Symphony Napa Valley, The Art of the Violin May 31: Alice in Wonderland May 31: Spring Showcase, ENCOMPASS June 12: Napa Valley Jazz Getaway, Jazz Legends Night June 13: Napa Valley Jazz Getaway, Friday Night Funk Night June 15: Little Feet, 2014 recital

ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYSFood & Wine Pairings at Etude WineryNapa, 10am, 1pm & 3pm, $35, $25/memberswww.etudewines.com, 707-257-5300

ONGOING SATURDAYSLive Music at Jamieson RanchLive music, wine & food! 1-4pmNapa, www.jamiesonranch.com, 707-254-8673

ONGOINGCity Winery May 2-4: Dirty rotten Scoundrels May 7: Asleep at the Wheel May 8: Lydia Pense & Cold Blood May 8: Joseph Arthur Lou May 9: Karla Bonoff May 10-11: Joan Osbornes 2nd Annual Mothers Day Benefit Concert May 13: Jesse Cook May 14-15: richard Thompson May 16: Allen Toussaint May 20-21: Shawn Colvin & Steve Earle May 23: John Mayall May 23: Wasabassco Burlesque May 24: Leo Kottke May 25-26: Taj Mahal May 27: NVOH Presents, Tuesday Night Flicks, Notorious May 30: Maria Muldaur June 5-6: 10,000 Maniacs June 4: rich robinson June 6: Tristan Prettyman June 8: Los Cenzontles June 9: Buster Poindexter June 12: red Molly June 13: Paula Cole June 24: Griffin House June 13: Tommy Castro & the Painkillers June 14: Hayes Carll & Bob Schneider June 16: The Milk Carton Kids June 17: Ginger Bakers Jazz confusion June 18: Josh rouse June 20: World Party June 21: 10,000 Maniacs June 24: NVOH Presents, Tuesday Night Flicks, The Third Man June 25: Joe Henry June 29: NVOH Presents, John Pizzarelli

ONGOINGNapa Valley MuseumYountville, www.NapaValleyMuseum.org, 707-944-0500 May 10: 21st Annual Maker Fair June 17: Film Series, Chasing Ice

ONGOING FRIDAYS-SUNDAYSBarrel Tasting & Tours at Jamieson RanchTour and barrel tasting by appointment.Napa, www.reatawines.com, 707-254-8673x119

ONGOINGFrank Family VineyardsNapa, daily from 10am-5pmwww.frankfamilyvineyards.com 800 574 9463 Classic Tasting $20. Includes four Napa Valley wines.

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. Premium Tasting-$30. Includes sparkling wine and our reserve wines.

ONGOING SATURDAYS Blend Your Own Merlot at Rutherford HillBlending seminars in the rutherford Hill caves.rutherford, 11am-1pm, $95, $75/members, rSVPwww.rutherfordhill.com, 707-963-1871x2249

ONGOING THURSDAYS, SUNDAYS & MONDAYSBordeaux Meets Napa at Rutherford Hill CavesExplore how the classic Bordeaux varietals are expressed in this interactivetasting experience of their special reserves collection.rutherford, 11am-1pm, $75, $60/club, rSVPwww.rutherfordhill.com, 707-963-1871x2249

UPCOMING Daily: Valley First Tour Daily: Grgich Hills Estate Winery Tour Fri-Sun: Domaine Chandon Winery Tour Sat: Valleys only Evening Winery Tour Mon-Thu: Ambassador Winery Tour May 11: Mothers Day May 16: Moonlight Express May 16: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater June 6: Vintners Lunch

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ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 25Neil Young Series Exhibition at Jessup CellarsYountville, www.jessupcellars.com, 707-963-4507

ONGOING THROUGH JULY 13The Golden Decade: Photography at the California School of Fine Arts, 1945-1955at Mumm NapaPhotographs of post World War II from more than 20 artistsrutherford, 10am-5pm, www.mummnapa.com

ONGOING SATURDAYSLive Music at Jamieson RanchLive music, wine & food! 1-4pmNapa, www.jamiesonranch.com, 707-254-8673

MAY 36th Annual Sense YountvilleV Marketplace, Yountvillewww.senseyountville.com, 707-944-5625

MAY 31st Annual Open House Spring Release Party at Tedeschi Family WineryNew releases, library wines, food, barrel tasting & live music!Calistoga, 11am-5pm, $15www.tedeschifamilywinery.com, 707-501-0668

MAY 3Pine Ridge Club Member Pickup PartyNapa, 5-7:30pm, rSVP, www.pineridgevineyards.com, 707-252-9777

MAY 3Back to the Futures Party at Castello di AmorosaWine, music, dancing, Italian foods & much more!Calistoga, 6:30-10pm, $89/members, $98/guestswww.castellodiamorosa.com, 707-967-6274

MAY 3Vaso Vasiliki Peritos at North Bay GalleryV Marketplace, Yountville, 12-4pmwww.northbaygallery.net, 888-515-0145

MAY 3Spring FlingClassic carnival games, live music, food & wine!Miner Family Winery, Oakville, 3-6pmwww.minerwine.com, 707-944-9500

MAY 48th Annual Springtime Bonanza at Judds Hill WineryEvent is a benefit for the Napa Valley Youth SymphonyAn afternoon of wine, food & fun! 12-2:30pmwww.juddshill.com, 707-255-2332Free/members, guests/$25, general/$55

MAY 10First Blush TastingThe Meritage resort & Spa Napa, 1-4pmwww.TheMeritageresort.com, 707-251-19000

MAY 10-11114th Birthday Celebrationat Beaulieu Vineyard--rutherford, 1-5pm, www.bvwines.com, 707-967-5233

MAY 11Wine Club Pick Up Party at Beaulieu Vineyardrutherford, 10am-12pm, www.bvwines.com, 707-967-5233

MAY 11Mothers Day BrunchThe Meritage resort & Spa Napa, 9:30am-2pmwww.TheMeritageresort.com, 707-251-19000

MAY 11Lobster Fest #1 at ArtesaNapa, 6:30pm, $95, rSVPwww.artesawinery.com, 877-224-8309

MAY 11Mothers Day Lunch at toile RestaurantDomaine Chandon, Yountville, 11am-2:45pmwww.domainechandon.com, 707-944-2280

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MAY 16#SauvBlanc DaySt. Supry, rutherford, 10am-5pm, $10www.stsupery.com, 707-963-4507

MAY 17Paella, Oysters & White WineFreemark Abbey, St. Helena, 1-4pm, $65, $40/memberswww.freemarkabbey.com, 707-302-3715, rSVP

MAY 17Peter and the WolfThe White Barn, St. Helena, 3pm, www.thewhitebarn.org, 707-251-8715

MAY 17-1814th Annual Not Your Mothers Rummage Saleraises funds for orphans in russia & Uganda. 9am-5pmGrace Episcopal Church, St. Helena, [email protected]

MAY 185th Annual HALL Cabernet CookoffSmall bites paired with the HALL 2011 Napa Valley Cabernet SauvignonHALL Wines, St. Helena, 11am-2pmwww.hallwines.com, 707-967-2623

MAY 23Meunier in May at Mumm NapaClub Vivant Event, 5-7pmrutherford, $55/members, $65/guestswww.mumm.com, 707-967-7781

MAY 23-26Beaulieu Vineyard Memorial Weekend Cellar SaleFour days of savings on some of your favorite Beaulieu wines!rutherford, 10am-5pm, www.bvwines.com, 707-967-5233

MAY 23-27Memorial Day Case Sale at Provenance Vineyardsrutherford, www.provenancevineyards.com, 707-968-3633

MAY 24Trinchero Napa Valley Spring FlingWine by the glass available for purchase while enjoying live music!St. Helena, www.trincheronapavalley.com, 707-963-1160

MAY 242011 Paris Tasting Chardonnay Release PartyCelebrating roots of PeaceGrgich Hills Estate, rutherford, 12-3pm, www.grgich.com, 707-963-2784, $65/members, $75/adv, $85/door

MAY 24Celia Ramsay & Luxury EditionThe White Barn, St. Helena, 5pm, $30www.thewhitebarn.org, 707-251-8715

MAY 24-25Memorial Day Weekend Passport Tasting at Beringer VineyardsWalk around food & wine tasting, live music & bocce.St. Helena, 11am-4pm, $25/members, $35/guests,www.beringer.com, 707-963-8989, rSVP appreciated

MAY 30 JUNE 1BottleRock NapaThe best in music, food, wine & beer!Over 50 bands on five stages, dozens of top wineries & more!Napa Expo. Napa, www.bottlerocknapavalley.com

SUNDAYS JUNE - AUGUSTMusic on the Patio at Beaulieu VineyardLive music, party favors & complimentary Port tasting with a cupcake!rutherford, 1-5pm, www.bvwines.com, 707-967-5233

JUNE 5-7Auction Napa Valley 2014Various events & locations throughout Napa ValleyCheck website for details. www.auctionnapavalley.org, 707-963-3388

JUNE 7Cooking Class: Paella PartyWith Chef Omar Cruz & Pia winesCedar Gables Inn, Napa, 4-8pm, $185www.cedargablesinn.com, 800-309-7969

JUNE 7Pine Ridge Club Summer Release PartyNapa, 11am-3pm, $45, members/free, rSVPwww.pineridgevineyards.com, 707-252-9777

JUNE 7Lobster Fest #2 at ArtesaNapa, 6:30pm, $95, rSVP, www.artesawinery.com, 877-224-8309

JUNE 143rd Annual Team Blending ChallengeFreemark Abbey, St. Helena, 11am-2pm, $65, $45/memberswww.freemarkabbey.com, 707-302-3715, rSVP

JUNE 14White Party at Merryvale VineyardsCelebrate the official release of the 2012 Silhouette Chardonnay.Live DJ, croquet, a palm reader, small bites & wine! 1-4pm, rSVPSt. Helena, www.merryvale.com, 707-963-2225Free/members, $25/guest of members, $50

JUNE 14Peju Wine Club Pick-Up Partyrutherford, 11am-2pm, www.peju.com, 707-963-3600

JUNE 15Fathers Day BBQ at Beaulieu VineyardClub Member Exclusive EventHawaiian fest with live music! $45/members & their guestsrutherford, 12-2:30pm, www.bvwines.com, 707-967-5233

JUNE 14Chandon Meadowood Croquet Event 2Meadowood Napa Valley, St. Helena, 10am-2pmwww.domainechandon.com, 707-944-2280

JUNE 1524th Annual Fathers Day Invitational Auto ShowV Marketplace, Yountville, 10:30am-3:30pmwww.vmarketplace.com, 707-944-2451, free

JUNE 20Summer Solstice Winemaker Dinner at Summers Estate WinesCalistoga, 6:30-10pm, $98/members, $118www.summerswinery.com, 707-942-5508

JUNE 21Midsummer Medieval Festival at Castello di AmorosaEnjoy a Medieval feast, wines & cheer on your favorite knight in shining armor!Calistoga, 6:45-11pm, $125/members, $155/guestswww.castellodiamorosa.com, 707-967-6274, rSVP

JUNE 21Domaine Carneros Paella & Pinot Noir EventNapa, 7-10pm, $95/members, $110/guestswww.domainecarneros.com, 707-257-0101

JUNE 21Pig Roast & Napa Valley Cabernet Release at Sequoia GroveNapa, www.sequoiagrove.com, 707-944-2945x111, rSVP

JUNE 21Summer Solstice PartyClos Du Val, Napa, 5-9pm, rSVP, www.closduval.com, 800-993-9463

JUNE 28White Supper PartyFeaturing the 2013 Estate Sauvignon Blanc.Ehlers Estate, St. Helena, 4-8pm, www.ehlersestate.com, 707-963-5972

ONGOING Tastings at Fritz Underground WineryA Taste of Fritz: $10, Indulge in Fritz reserve Wines: $15Cloverdale, www.fritzwinery.com, 707-894-3389

ONGOINGLive Music at Centre du VinSonoma, Ledson Hotel, www.ledsonhotel.com, 707-996-9779

ONGOINGPrivate Tastings at Viansa Winerywww.viansa.com, 800-995-7470 Italian Wine & Cheese Pairing

10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appointment, $10/members, $25 reserve Wine & Food Pairing

10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appointment, free/members, $45

ONGOINGReserve Wine & Food Pairing Private Tasting at Viansa WinerySonoma, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm by appointmentwww.viansa.com, 800-995-7470, free/members, $45

ONGOINGPrivate Wine Tastings at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and WineryHealdsburg 6-8 people, $20-$40ppby appointment, www.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700Choose from: Pick of the Bunch Passion for Pinot Scentiments Test your Smell Memory White Wine Lovers wines paired with Artisan cheeses King of reds wines paired with dried fruits and chocolates Matchmaker wine and food pairing PreVail Tasting wines paired with Artisan Charcuterie plate Cabernet Terroir Tasting comparison wines from different elevations

ONGOINGWine and Food Pairing at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and WineryHealdsburg Matchmaker, learn the art and science of matching wines with the perfect food. 6-8 people, $35, by appointmentwww.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700

ONGOINGFree Guided Winery Tour at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and WineryHealdsburg Monday-Saturday, 10am, by appointmentwww.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700

ONGOINGGroup Private Tastings at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and WineryHealdsburg Includes 5 wines, 9-25 people in underground cellar, by appointment. $20 per person, www.ferrari-carano.com, 707-433-6700

ONGOINGTerroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean Kenwood A visit to Chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses.Complimentary, 11am-2pm, www.chateaustjean.com, 707-833-4134

ONGOINGFood and Wine Pairing at the Mayo Reserve Room9200 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood, Daily, 10:30am-6pm, 7 course food/wine tasting $35, reservations recommendedwww.mayofamilywinery.com, 707-833-5504

ONGOINGWine Experiences at Chateau St. JeanKenwood www.chateaustjean.com, 707-833-4134x5258 Cinq Cpages Blending Experience, Thu-Sun, 11am & 1pm, $75/$60 club reserve Wine in riedel, daily, 10:30am & 1:30pm, $45/$36 club Chateau Luxury Tasting, daily, 10:30am & 1:30pm, $25/$10 club Promenade Tour & Tasting, daily, 11am & 1pm, $20/$16 club

ONGOING Tours, Tastings & Seminars at St. Francis WinerySanta rosa Ten person minimum, call for more information & reservations888-675-WINE(9463)x255, www.stfranciswinery.com Charcuterie, daily 11am-4pm, $25/$20 club members Wine & Food Pairing, $42/$33.60 club members

ONGOINGGuided Winery Tours at Gloria Ferrer Caves & VineyardsSonoma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-996-7256

ONGOINGWine & Food Pairing at Kendall-JacksonFulton Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm, $25 www.kj.com, 707-571-7500

ONGOINGMoondance Cellars & Orchard Station Wines Glen Ellen Paired with Wine Country Chocolates Truffle Tastes, $10www.moondancecellars.com, 707-938-7550

ONGOINGCarneros Bistro & Wine Bar Introduces Thematic Wine ProgramHonoring great local winemakers. Plus, each Thursday, 6:30-8pm celebrity wine-tenders. The Lodge at Sonoma, rSVPwww.thelodgeatsonoma.com, 707-931-2042

ONGOINGCarneros Bistro & Wine Bar Grapes to Glass Wine EducationThe Lodge at Sonoma, www.thelodgeatsonoma.com, 707-931-2042

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ONGOING FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSTaste with the Count at Buena Vista WineryA 45-minute tour and wine tasting, 11am & 12:30pm, $20A 90-minute Taste with the Count with reserve Buena Vista wines in the Counts Lair by the Count. 2pm, $45, rSVP, 800-926-1266

ONGOINGBarrel Tour & Tasting at Buena Vista WinerySonoma, 11am and 2pm (by appt), $30www.buenavistawinery.com, 800-926-1266

ONGOING WEEKENDSWine & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz WineryCloverdale, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 tasting fee covers the pairingwww.fritzwinery.com, 707-894-3389

ONGOING THURSDAYSWine Down ThursdayCheck website for weekly menu and band lineup.D'Argenzio Winery & Tasting room, Santa rosawww.dargenziowine.com, 707-546-2466, 6-9pm

ONGOINGCellars of Sonoma133 4th St, Santa rosa, 707-578-1826www.cellarsofsonoma.com, check website for details $5 Mimosa Day & Brunch on Sundays To Go Mondays TV Tuesday Live Open Mic Showcase on Wednesdays Live Music Thursdays & Fridays Food Specials During 49er Games

ONGOINGMartorana Memory MomentsMartorana Family Winery, Healdsburgwww.martoranafamilywinery.com, 707-433-1909 Wine & Olive Oil Tastings, 11am-5pm, daily Picnic Lunch for 2, includes 2 box lunches & bottle of wine

24 hr advance reservations required Winery & Vineyard Tours

Self Guided 11am-5pm Daily, Guided by appt. only

ONGOING SUNDAYSArt, Food & Wine Experience at Kenwood VineyardsKenwood, 1pm - 3pm, $30/person, $25/clubDiscover the art & savor the exceptional wines including the Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignons. Visitors will have an opportunity to see original art pieces from the collection that began with the controversial 1975 Naked Lady by David Lance Goines.Savory appetizers will be paired to bring out the best characteristics of the wine. reservations are required 72 hours in advance.www.kenwoodvineyards.com, 707-282-4228.

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSLive MusicPicnic items available for purchase.Truett Hurst, Healdsburg, www.truetthurst.com, 707-433-9545

ONGOINGWine & Cheese Pairing at Geyser Peak WineryLocal & international cheeses paired with 5 limited-release wines in the private Peak room.rSVP, $25 or mention Wine Country This Week for a 2 for 1 tastingHealdsburg, www.geyserpeakwinery.com, 707-857-2500

ONGOING Cooking ClassesCheck website for schedule. ramekins Culinary School, Sonomawww.ramekins.com, 707-933-0450

EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAYSanta Rosa Original Farmers Market Santa rosa Veterans Building parking lot, 8:30am-noon, 707-522-8629

ONGOING Syrah Hill Experience at Cline CellarsSonoma, 11am-1pm, 2-4pm, $40, $30/memberswww.clinecellars.com, 707-940-4061

ONGOING FRIDAYSHappy Hour at the Moon$5 featured glasses of wine and $5 cheese plates Enjoy the outdoor tasting lounge and new bocce courtValley of the Moon Winery, Glen Ellen, 4-6pmwww.valleyofthemoonwinery.com, 707-939-4500

ONGOING WEDNESDAYSGourmet Popcorn PairingsEnjoy your favorite wines paired with gourmet popcorn from Kukuruza Popcorn. An interactive experience that connects unique flavors of popcorn to each of five wines on the flight.Valley of the Moon Winery, Glen Ellen, 10am-5pm, no additional cost.www.valleyofthemoonwinery.com, 707-939-4500

ONGOING Viansa Summer Music SeriesSonoma, 12-3pm, free, www.viansa.com, 800-995-4740 May 3: The Fargo Brothers May 10: Dave and the Istros May 17: The Epic Duo May 24: Total recall May 25: Bern Man May 31: The Smart Fellers June 7: The Organix Duo June 14: 3 on a Match June 21: Veraison Band

ONGOING Wells Fargo Center for the ArtsSanta rosa, wellsfargocenterarts.org, 707-546-3600 May 3: Alexander and the Terrible Day May 4: rodney Carrington May 9: Mario Cantone May 11: The Oak ridge Boys May 10-11, 16-18: Cole Porters Anything Goes May 31: Dana Carvey May 16: Jerry Seinfeld June 6: Will I Ever Wear A Bikini Again June 14: Menopause the Musical

ONGOINGSpreckels Performing Arts Centerrohnert Park, 707-588-3400, www.spreckelsonline.com May 9-11, 15-18, 22-25: Catch Me If You Can, The Musical May 31: Marin Dance Presents Springfest

ONGOINGLive Shows at Hopmonk TavernSebastopol, www.hopmonk.com, 707-829-7300 May 2-3: The English Beat May 9: Z-Trip May 10: Lagos roots May 16-17: Elictric Vardo Tribal Fest After Party May 20: Charlie Hunter & Scott Amendola

ONGOINGLive Shows at Hopmonk TavernSonoma, 707-935-9100, www.hopmonk.comCheck the website for details

ONGOINGGreen Music CenterSonoma State University, rohnert Parkwww.gmc.sonoma.edu, 866-955-6040 May 3-5: Santa rosa Symphony, Spring rhapsody May 11: Florian Boesch & Malcolm Martineau May 18: richard Goode May 22: Kahane & Ferrandis, One Night Only June 5: Dutoit Conducts Beethoven & Shostakovich

ONGOING FRIDAYS Ancient Oak Cellars TGIF Happy Hour with Live MusicAncient Oak Cellars, Downtown Santa rosa, 5-7pmwww.ancientoakcellars.com, 707-536-1564

FRIDAYSFN@R2 Friday Nights at R SquaredAppetizers, complimentary tasting & fun activities!Sonoma, 6pm, www.r2winecompany.com, 707-933-1330

LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTHPizza in the Piazza at Jacuzzi Family VineyardsSonoma, 11am-3pm, 707-937-7575, www.jacuzziwines.com

ONGOING SATURDAYSOysters & Bubbles at Muscardini CellarsKenwood, 1-3pm, 707-933-9305, www.muscardinicellars.com

ONGOING Pinot by the Fire at DeLoach VineyardsEnjoy a guided flight of 5 exclusive Pinot Noirs by the fire in the guest house.Santa rosa, by reservation at 1 & 2pm, $30, $24/memberswww.deloachvineyards.com, 707-526-9111

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS THROUGH OCTOBERAlfresco Tasting on the PatioMuscardini Cellars, Kenwood, 12-5pmwww.muscardinicellars.com, 707-933-9305

SATURDAYS THROUGH OCTOBERBubbles & Oysters on the PatioMuscardini Cellars, Kenwood, 12-4pmwww.muscardinicellars.com, 707-933-9305

FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBERWine Down FridaysEnjoy a relaxing glass of wine on the deck with music & light appetizers.Muscardini Cellars, Kenwoodwww.muscardinicellars.com, 707-933-9305

SUNDAYS MAY - OCTOBERSunday Live Music at B.R. Cohn WineryGlen Ellen, 2-4:30pm, freewww.brcohn.com, 800-330-4064 May 4: Sean Carscadden May 11: Jonathan Wright May 18: Brandon Hassur June 8: Dustin Saylor

FRIDAYS MAY 2 OCTOBER 10Summer Music Series & Food Truck Fridays at Sebastiani WinerySonoma 6-9pm, www.sebastiani.com, 707-933-3230Food trucks on the last Friday of the month, live music every Friday! May 2: Sue Albano May 9: Cork Pullers May 16: Wake the Neighbors May 23: EZ Kewl May 30: BackTrax Food Truck Friday June 6: Fallen Angel June 13: Magic June 27: rolling Blackouts Food Truck Friday

ONGOING FRIDAYSSummer Music Series at DeLorimierGeyserville, 6-8pm, $5/members, $10www.delorimierwinery.com, 800-546-7718 May 23: Delta rockets, Motown June 20: Summer Shappell, Country

ONGOING FRIDAYSSummer Music Series at Wilson WineryHealdsburg, 6-8pm, $5/members, $10www.wilsonwinery.com, 800-433-4602x10 May 30: The Pulsators, rockin Blues June 27: Blues Box Bayou, Zydeco

ONGOING FRIDAYSSummer Music Series at Soda Rock WineryHealdsburg, 6-8pm, $5/members, $10www.sodarockwinery.com, 707-433-3303 June 6: Moon Alice, Bluegrass

ONGOING FRIDAYSSummer Music Series at MazzoccoHealdsburg, 6-8pm, $5/members, $10, www.mazzocco.com, 800-501-8466 June 13: Funky Dozen, rock n roll

ONGOING FRIDAYSSummer Music Series at St. Annes CrossingKenwood, 6-8pm, $5/members, $10www.stannescrossing.com, 800-546-7718 June 29: Champagne Groove, rock

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS JUNE 4 AUGUST 13Petaluma Farmers MarketTheatre District on 2nd St, Petaluma, 4:30-8pmwww.petalumafarmersmarket.org

MAY 2-3Paint N The Wine Country: A Hands-OnWorkshop at Sonoma Country AntiquesSonoma, 10am-4pm, $325/both days, $175/one daywww.SonomaCountryAntiques.com, 707-938-8315

MAY 3Wine & Tacos at Meadowcroft WinesTake a break for the cerveza & enjoy wine with street tacos!Cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma, $15, free/memberswww.meadowcroftwines.com, 707-934-4090

MAY 3Spring Open House at deLorimier WineryGeyserville, Artist reception, club pickup & more! www.delorimierwinery.com, 800-546-7718

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MAY 3Mobile Chef Showdown at Chateau St. Jean WineryKenwood, www.chateaustjean.com, 877-478-5326

MAY 3Cinco de Mayo FiestaBeer, Latin music, piata & Mexican fare! Carneros Brewing CompanySonoma, 10am-5:30pm, www.carnerosbrews.com, 707-938-1880

MAY 3Cinco de Mayorobledo Family Winery, Sonoma, 12-4pm, $45, $35/memberswww.robledofamilywinery.com, 888-939-6903

MAY 3Film Fest PetalumaCheck website for details. Petaluma, www.FilmFestPetaluma.com

MAY 3Meals on Wheels Derby DaySonoma-Cutrer, Windsor, $135/member, $150www.SonomaCutrer.com, 877-797-3489, rSVP

MAY 4Eternal Light Concert at Jacuzzi Family VineyardsThe Symphonic Chorus & the California redwood ChoraleSonoma, 3-5pm, $15, www.jacuzziwines.com, 707-931-7575

MAY 42nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival & Tamale CookoffCornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma, 11am-4pm$20/adults, $10/kids in advance, $25/adults, $15/ kids, day of eventwww.cornerstonesonoma.com, 707-933-3010

MAY 4Chardonnay & CroquetSonoma-Cutrer, Windsor, 11am-2pm, $35/member, $50www.SonomaCutrer.com, 877-797-3489, rSVP

MAY 4Cheese Class: Crme de Ricotta & Arugula PestoThe Epicurean Connection, Sonoma, 1-2:30pm, $55www.theepicureanconnection.com, 707-935-7960

ONGOING TUESDAYS MAY 6 OCTOBER 28Tuesday Night Farmers MarketSonoma Plaza, Sonoma, 5:30pm-dusk, www.vomcfm.com

MAY 10Wilson Artisan Wineries New Release Partyat Soda Rock WineryBenefiting Children of the Vineyard Scholarship FundHealdsburg, www.sodarockwinery.com, 707-433-3303

MAY 10Spring Fling Release Party at Buena Vista WineryEnjoy music & wonderful small bites paired with new releases.Sonoma, www.buenavistawinery.com, 800-926-1266

MAY 10Wilson Winery Mothers Day Brunch at the Calderwood InnCelebrate Mothers Day with a special brunch & Wilson wines!Healdsburg, 11am-2pm, www.wilsonwinery.com, 707-433-4355

MAY 10Wine Club Pickup Party at St. Francis WinerySanta rosa, 12-3pm, www.stfranciswinery.com, 888-675-WINE

MAY 10Living History DayPetaluma Adobe, Petaluma, 10am-4pmwww.petalumaadobe.com, $3, $2/kids 6-16

MAY 10Hike & Taste in the VineyardsKunde Family Estates, Kenwood, www.kunde.com, 707-282-1531

MAY 10Great Petaluma Chili Cook-Off, Salsa & Beer TastingHerzog Hall, Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petalumawww.greatchilicookoff.com, 707-763-8920, 1-5pm

MAY 10-11Mothers Day WeekendCelebrate with a wine flight & cheese plate!Dutton-Goldfield Winery, Sebastopol, 10am-4:30pmwww.duttongoldfield.com, 707-823-3887

MAY 11Mothers Day at Cline CellarsFlowers, chocolate strawberries & a glass of Nancys CuveeSonoma, www.clinecellars.com, 707-940-4000

MAY 11Mothers Day Concert: Nigel Armstrong at Jacuzzi Family VineyardsSonoma, 3-5pm, $15, www.jacuzziwines.com, 707-931-7575

MAY 11Mothers Day Bubbles & BBQ at Gloria Ferrer BBQ buffet & sparkling wine! Sonoma 12-2pm, $65, $55/memberswww.gloriaferrer.com, 707-996-7256

MAY 11Mothers Day Chocolate & Wine Pairing at Meadowcroft WinesTreat mom to a decadent pairing of handmade truffles & wine!Cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma, $12/includes chocolate, wine & more!www.meadowcroftwines.com, 707-934-4090

MAY 11Mothers Day Brunch in the Courtyardramekins Culinary School, Sonoma, 10am-1pmwww.ramekins.com, 707-933-0450, $55, $25/kids 11-18, under 10 free

MAY 11Mothers Day Brunch & LunchLarson Family Winery, Sonomawww.larsonfamilywinery.com, 707-938-3031

MAY 11Mothers Day BrunchBaci Caf & Wine Bar, Healdsburg, 11:30am-3pmwww.bacicafeandwinebar.com, 707-433-8111

WEDNESDAYS MAY 14 OCTOBER 22Wines & Sunsets in ParadiseEnjoy the sunset on the veranda & terrace with wine!Paradise ridge Winery, Santa rosa, 5:30pmwww.prwinery.com, 707-528-9463

MAY 16-17Salute to American GraffitiPetaluma, www.americangraffiti.net

MAY 16-18Taste Alexander Valley 2014Visit over 25 Alexander Valley wineries! 11am-4pmwww.tastealexandervalley.org, 707-484-3532, $65/adv, $75

MAY 17Spring Chef Cooking Series: Spring HarvestCreate 3 delicious dishes & how to pair them with wine.J Vineyards & Winery, Healdsburg, 6:30-9:30pmwww.jwine.com, 707-431-3646, $125, $115/members

MAY 17Vino e Cibo Series Winemakers Dinner at Simi WinerySavor a 5 course meal paired with Simi wines!Healdsburg, 7pm, $65/members, $85, rSVPwww.simiwinery.com, 707-473-3236

MAY 17Pick Up Party at Meadowcroft WinesLive music, food & new releases!Cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma, free/memberswww.meadowcroftwines.com, 707-934-4090

MAY 172nd Annual Wild CollectionsQuarryhill Botanical Garden, Glen Ellen, 6:30-10pmwww.quarryhillbg.org, 707-996-3166

MAY 17Spring at JordanJordan Winery, Healdsburg, 2-5pm, $75, www.jordanwinery.com

MAY 17Sensory Wine ExperienceLearn to identify the components of wine, includes materials & lunch.Amphora Wine Cellar, Healdsburg, 10am-2pmwww.amphorawines.com, 707-431-7767, $48, $42/members

MAY 17Come Hike Home RanchSeghesio Home ranch, Healdsburg, 10am-1pmwww.seghesio.com, 707-395-3609, $40/members, $50/guests

ONGOING SATURDAYS MAY 17 NOVEMBER 22Petaluma Farmers MarketWalnut Park, Petaluma, 2-5:30pmwww.petalumafarmersmarket.org

MAY 17-18Sonoma Historic Motorsports FestivalHistoric Car races, Sonoma raceway, Sonomawww.racesonoma.com, 800-870-7223

MAY 18Viansa Wine Club Pickup EventComplimentary for members & up to 3 guests. rSVPSonoma, www.viansa.com, 707-935-5744, 11am-2pm

MAY 18WillMar Pinot Tasting & Painting Event at Gloria FerrerSonoma, Pinot Noir tasting & blue bird box painting.www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1917, 11am-1pm, $15

MAY 18A Vintage Country PicnicBouverie Preserve, Glen Ellen, 12:30-4:30pmwww.egret.org, 415-868-9244, $150

MAY 20Focus on Cline Cellars Photography Workshops & ToursSonoma, 8am-1pm, $174.95, rSVP requiredwww.clinecellars.com, 707-940-4000

MAY 22Focus on Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Photography Workshops & ToursSonoma, 8am-1pm, $174.95, rSVP requiredwww.jacuzziwines.com, 707-931-7575

MAY 22Spoonbar Spirit Tastings: Campo De Encanto Piscoh2hotel, Healdsburg, 3:30-4:30pm, $10, rSVPwww.spoonbar.com, 707-433-7222

MAY 23Artist Reception for Victoria Kochergin at Balletto VineyardsMeet the artist & enjoy wine & light appetizers.Santa rosa, 5-7pm, www.balletto.com, 707-568-2455

MAY 23-26Russian River Valley Winegrowers Pinot Classic 2014A variety of events & locations in russian river Valley!Please check website for details. www.PinotClassic.com

MAY 24Pinot Classic Paulee Dinner at DeLoach VineyardsSanta rosa, 6pm, $250, www.pinotclassic.com, 707-521-2534

MAY 24Sonoma Tastemakers: TWG Barbeque Company at St. Francis WinerySanta rosa, 1-4pm, www.stfranciswinery.com, 888-675-WINE

MAY 24Tempranillo & Paella A Taste of SpainEnjoy a sunset picnic in the vineyard with live music & bocce!Amphora Wine Cellar, Healdsburg, 6-8pmwww.amphorawines.com, 707-431-7767, $58, $48/members

MAY 24Live Music: Stardust StringsLandmark Vineyards, Kenwood, 12-3pmwww.landmarkwine.com, 707-833-0053

MAY 24Cellar Soiree Sauvignon Blanc & The Perfect PicnicTin Barn Vineyards, Sonoma, 1pm & 3pm $30, $20/memberswww.tinbarnvineyards.com, 707-938-5430

MAY 24-2511th Annual French Flea MarketChateau Sonoma, Sonoma, 10am-4pmwww.chateausonoma.com, 707-935-8553

MAY 3028th Annual Winemaker Dinner Series: Hall Napa ValleyJoin special guest Megan Gunderson, WinemakerThe Bay View restaurant & Bar, Inn at the Tides, Bodega Baywww.innatthetides.com, 707-875-2751, rSVP, 6:30-10pm, $99

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MAY 31Picnic with the Trentadue FamilyFood, live music & games! Trentadue Winery, Geyserville, 12-3:30pmwww.trentadue.com, 888-332-3032, $50/members, $60

MAY 31 JUNE 1 & 7-8Art at the Source open Studio TourWestern Sonoma County Art Studios! 10am-5pmwww.ArtAtTheSource.org, 707-829-4797

JUNE 1Cheese Class: Crme de Ricotta & Backyard HarvestThe Epicurean Connection, Sonoma, 1-2:30pm, $55www.theepicureanconnection.com, 707-935-7960

JUNE 7Fandango at St. Francis WinerySanta rosa, Wine Club Member Event, 6:30-9:30pmwww.stfranciswinery.com, 800-650-5437. rSVP

JUNE 7Eco-Tour Dog Hike with Jeff Kunde & Riley the DogKunde Family Estates, Kenwood, www.kunde.com, 707-282-1531

JUNE 8Scarf Painting Workshop at B.R.Cohn WineryGlen Ellen, 12-4pm, rSVP, [email protected], 707-934-4064x129

JUNE 8Spring Sculpture WalkCornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma, 2pmwww.cornerstonesonoma.com, 707-933-3010

JUNE 1328th Annual Winemaker Dinner Series: St. Francis WineryJoin special guest Christopher Silva, President & CEOThe Bay View restaurant & Bar, Inn at the Tides, Bodega Baywww.innatthetides.com, 707-875-2751, rSVP, 6:30-10pm, $99

JUNE 13-15Gay Wine WeekendA weekend of wine & celebration benefiting Face to Face Sonoma County AIDSNetwork. Various events and locations throughout Sonoma Valley!www.gaywineweekend.com, check website for details

JUNE 13-14Huichica Music FestivalGundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma, www.gunbun.com, 707-939-3006

JUNE 13-15Blending Wine Country Weekend at Ferrari-CaranoHealdsburg, $1350/couple, rSVP, www.ferrari-carano.com, 800-831-0381

JUNE 14Summer Music Series at B.R. Cohn Winery: Simple CreationOlive Grove, Glen Ellen, 6-8pm, $35/members, $40www.brcohn.com, 800-330-4064

JUNE 14Summer Kickoff Party at Meadowcroft WinesWarm weather whites & tasty BBQ!Cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma, $15, free/memberswww.meadowcroftwines.com, 707-934-4090

JUNE 14VIP Wine Tasting & Winemaker Dinner at Ledson WineryExclusively for Wine Club Members, 5-9pm, $120/members, $150Kenwood, www.ledsonwinery.com, 707-537-3823

JUNE 14Table to Vine, J Vineyard Dinner Series: Tear Drop VineyardEnjoy a 5-course dinner under the clear skies of Sonoma CountyJ Vineyards & Winery, Healdsburgwww.jwine.com, 707-431-3646, $180, $165/members

JUNE 14Wine Annual Vineyard Picnic at Wilson WinerySpend the afternoon in the vineyards with Diane WilsonHealdsburg, 11am-3pm, rSVP, www.wilsonwinery.com, 707-433-4355

JUNE 14Live Music: Jason BodlovichLandmark Vineyards, 12-3pm, Kenwoodwww.landmarkwine.com, 707-833-0053

JUNE 14Oysters & Whites ExperienceDutton-Goldfield Winery, Sebastopol, 10am-4:30pmwww.duttongoldfield.com, 707-823-3887

JUNE 15Fathers Day Picnic at Cline CellarsSonoma, www.clinecellars.com, 707-940-4000, rSVP

JUNE 15Fathers Day Cabernet Flights at Meadowcroft WinesEnjoy a flight of 5 big bold award-winning Cabernets!Cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma, $12/includes Cabernet flight & more!www.meadowcroftwines.com, 707-934-4090

JUNE 15June Italian Festival Wine Club Pick Up Party at Sebastiani WinerySonoma, 1-4pm, www.sebastiani.com, 707-933-3230

JUNE 15Chardonnay & CroquetSonoma-Cutrer, Windsor, 11am-2pm, $35/member, $50www.SonomaCutrer.com, 877-797-3489, rSVP

JUNE 18-22Sonoma-Marin Fair: Diamonds are FAIReverSonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, Petalumawww.sonoma-marinfair.org June 18: Eddie Money June 20: Creedence Clearwater revisited June 19: Brett Eldridge June 21: Uncle Kracker

JUNE 20Childrens Champions of NASCAR Grand Marshals Banquet at Cline CellarsSonoma, 5-11pm, $250, www.clinecellars.com, 707-940-4000

JUNE 20-22Toyota/Save Mart 350NASCAr Sprint Cup Series, Sonoma raceway, Sonomawww.racesonoma.com, 800-870-7223

JUNE 21Sonoma Tastemakers: Laura Chenel Chvreat St. Francis WinerySanta rosa, 1-3pm, www.stfranciswinery.com, 866-675-WINE

JUNE 21Day at the Ranchat Martorana Family WineryHealdsburg, Enjoy a magical night in the vineyard with Martorana Family!www.martoranafamilywinery.com, 707-433-1909, 4-8pm

JUNE 21Happy Hour Mixer & Club Pickup Partyat deLorimier WineryGeyserville, 4-7pm, www.delorimierwinery.com, 800-546-7718

JUNE 21Lobster BoilQuivira Winery, Healdsburg, 4:30-7:30pm, $115, $95/memberswww.quivirawine.com, 707-431-8354x224, rSVP

JUNE 21Bacigalupi Vineyard Designate TastingJohn Tyler Wines at Bacigalupi Vineyards, Healdsburgwww.johntylerwines.com, 1-4pm, $90, $75/members

JUNE 21Jazzy Summer Nights: The Grant Geissman QuintetAmazing music, dancing, food & wine, even croquet!Sonoma-Cutrer, Windsor, 5pm, $49www.SonomaCutrer.com, 877-797-3489

JUNE 22Annual Oysters & Bubbles Bash at Mayo Family WineryGlen Ellen, www.mayofamilywinery.com, 707-938-9401

JUNE 27-29, JULY 2-3, 5, 25-26, AUGUST 14-16, 22-24, SEPTEMBER 5-6Broadway Under the StarsTranscendence Theatre, 7:30-9:30pm, $29-$125Check website for more information!Jack London State Park, Glen Ellenwww.TranscendenceTheatre.org, 877-424-1414

JUNE 28Summer Wine & Food Series at Meadowcroft WinesEnjoy live music, food pairings & new wine releases!Cornerstone Sonoma, Sonoma, $15, free/memberswww.meadowcroftwines.com, 707-934-4090

JUNE 2818th Annual Days of Wine & LavenderMatanzas Creek Winery, Santa rosa, 12-4pmwww.matanzascreek.com, 800-590-6464

ONGOING FRIDAYSTuscan Village Music Art SeriesTerrill Cellars, Lower Lake, 6-9pm, www.terrillcellars.com, 707-994-3354

EVERY SECOND SATURDAYWine & Food Pairings at McNab Ridge Tasting RoomHopland, 10am-5pm, www.mcnabridge.com, 707-744-1986

LAKE/MENDOCINO

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES MAY-OCTOBER June 14 Simple Creation Modern Reggae July 26 Dglin French Fusion August 16 Grace in the Woods Alternative Folk September 6 The Creak Bluegrass October 18 Beso Negro Latin Gypsy fusion

Check the websitewww.brcohn.com

15000 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen | (707) 938-4064

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FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTHWinemaker Dinner Series Saw Shop Gallery, Kelseyville, 6-9pm, www.sawshopbistro.com, 707-278-0129

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTHVillage MarketplaceTerrill Cellars, Lower Lake, www.terrillcellars.com, 707-252-8444

THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTHWindows to the UniverseTaylor Observatory, Kelseyville, 8-11pmwww.taylorobservatory.org, 707-262-4121

MAY 318th Annual Legendary Boonville Beer FestivalBoonville, 1-6pm, $40/advance, $55/gate, $5/non-drinkerwww.avbc.com, 707-895-BEEr

MAY 3-4Hopland PassportVisit 15 wineries for food & wine pairings, music & more!www.destinationhopland.com, 800-564-2582m 11am-5pm, $45/adv, $55

MAY 1022nd Annual Mendocino Coast Garden TourMendocino Coast, 10am-5pm, www.mendocinoartcenter.org, 707-937-5818

MAY 1030th Annual Wine Tasting & AuctionGualala Arts Center, Gualala, $25/adv, $30www.gualalaarts.org, 707-884-1138

MAY 10-1137th Annual Mothers Day Weekend Rhododendron ShowGarden by the Sea, Fort Bragg, 9am-5pmwww.noyochapterars.com, 707-964-4352

MAY 11Mothers Day High TeaLakeport English Inn, Lakeport, 10am-2pmwww.lakeportenglishinn.com, 707-263-4317

MAY 16-1817th Annual Pinot Noir FestivalAnderson Valley Winegrowers AssociationVarious events & locations, Check website for details.www.avwines.com, 707-895-WINE

MAY 17A Winemaker Dinner with The Bewildered PigHandley Cellars, Philo, 6:30pm, $125www.handleycellars.com, 800-895-3876

MAY 24Memorial Day Parade & CelebrationBarbecue, live music, parade, arts & crafts show. Main Street, Lakeport11am-2pm, www.lakecochamber.com, 707263-5092

MAY 24A Taste of Chocolate, Wine & AleMendocino Art Center, Mendocino, 1-4pmwww.mendocinoartcenter.org, 707-937-5818

MAY 24-25Lake Renaissance FestivalTuscan Village, Lower Lake, 10am-6pm, 707-295-2925, $7, under 10/free

MAY 24-25Gualala Fine Arts FairGualala Arts Center, Gualala, 10am-5pm, www.gualalaarts.org, 707-884-1138

MAY 2633rd Annual Willits Community Festival & Car ShowWillits, 10am, www.willits.org, 707-459-7910

SAN FRANCISCOONGOING

Rifugio Food & Wine Pairing with Clif Family WinesThe Barn Group, San Francisco, www.thebarngroup.com

MAY 6Skewis Pinot Noir Tasting & DinnerWith Hank & Maggie Skewis, Taj Campton Place, San Franciscowww.camptonplacesf.com, 415-955-5574

JUNE 10Spring Mountain Vineyard Tasting & DinnerWith Patrick Sullivan, Winemaker, Taj Campton Place, San Franciscowww.camptonplacesf.com, 415-955-5574

MARIN COUNTYONGOING

Marin Center in San Rafaelwww.co.marin.ca.us, 415-499-6800 May 4: Performing Arts Academy of Marin Annual Conservatory Showcase May 4: Neil Bergs 104 Years of Broadway May 9-10: Mayflower Community Chorus Spring Show May 10: Marin Human race May 11: The French Market May 17: Dance with Sherry reach for the Stars! May 17: Harmony Sweepstakes May 18: Just Dance Academy Spring Performance 2014 May 18: Love2Dance, From Page to Stage May 20: Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District

Non-Marching Band 56th Annual Spring Concert May 24: Stellamara May 25: Love2Dance, Dancing the Dream May 31-June 1: Marin Home & Garden Expo May 31-June 1: roCo Dance Onstage, Decades June 8: The French Market June 8: Marin Symphony presents Pirates of the Caribbean:

The Curse of the Black Pearl June 14-15: Marin Art Festival

ONGOINGLive Shows at Hopmonk TavernNovato, 415-892-6200, www.hopmonk.com May 2: SambaD May 3: The Thugz May 9: Pop Fiction

ALAMEDA COUNTYMAY 3Rosenblum Cellars Alameda Wine Club BBQAlameda, 1-4pm, 510-995-4100www.rosenblumcellars.com

LIVERMOREONGOING

Bankhead TheatreLivermore Valley Performing Arts Center, Livermorewww.livermoreperformingarts.org, 925-373-6800 May 3: Paula Poundstone May 4: PrISM Anastasis Ballet Co. May 6: Capitol Steps May 8-9: Diavolo May 10: The Beatles Concert Experience May 11: Pacific Chamber Symphony May 17: Five Dedicated Decades May 18: Sex, Swagger & Swing! May 31- June 1: Spring rep. June 13: red Molly June 14: Doo Wah riders

ONGOING Live Music at The Winemakers Pour HouseLivermore, 925-215-2656, www.winemakerspourhouse.com

MAY 2Free Evening in the Vineyards Concert: The Catfish BoysLas Positas Vineyards, Livermore, 6-9pmwww.laspositasvineyards.com, 925-449-9463

MAY 3-4, 10Spring into RhoneLes Chenes Estate Vineyards, Livermore, 12:4:30pmwww.leschenesvine.com, 925-373-1662, $5

MAY 4Sangria SundayWestover Vineyards, Castro Valley, 12-5pmwww.westoverwinery.com, 925-537-3932

MAY 71st Wednesday Street PartyDowntown Pleasanton, 6-9pm, www.pleasantondowntown.net

MAY 9, 23Winemaker Private Tasting & TourLas Positas Vineyards, Livermore, 12-4pm, $30www.laspositasvineyards.com, 925-449-9463

MAY 9Free Friday Movie NightLas Positas Vineyards, Livermore, 8:15-10pmwww.laspositasvineyards.com, 925-449-9463

MAY 1020th Annual Livermore Valley Wine AuctionWente Family Estates, Livermore, 3pm, $275www.lvwf.org, 925-321-8338

MAY 10May Artist Reception: Photography by Julie WrightWente Vineyards, Livermorewww.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2305

MAY 11Mothers Appreciation DayConcannon Vineyard, Livermore, www.concannonvineyard.com, 800-258-9866

MAY 11Mothers Day Champagne BrunchGarr Winery, Livermore, 9:30am-1:30pm, $42www.garrewinery.com, 925-371-8200

MAY 11Mothers Day at WestoverWestover Vineyards, Castro Valley, 12-5pmwww.westoverwinery.com, 925-537-3932

MAY 11Annual Mothers Day Picnicretzlaff Vineyards, Livermore, 11:30am-4:30pmwww.retzlaffwinery.com, 925-447-8941, $10, rSVP

MAY 11Mothers Day Picnic on the Patio with Live MusicMcGrail Vineyards, Livermore, 12-4:30pmwww.mcgrailvineyards.com, 925-215-0717

MAY 11Mothers Day in the Rose GardenLes Chenes Estate Vineyards, Livermore, 12:4:30pmwww.leschenesvine.com, 925-373-1662, $5

MAY 11Mothers Day BrunchGarr Vineyard & Winery, Livermore, www.garrewinery.com, 925-371-8200, rSVP

MAY 13Chefs Garden tour & TastingWente Vineyards, Livermore, 10:30am, $20, 415/memberswww.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2305

MAY 16Port & Cigars Under the StarsWestover Vineyards, Castro Valley, 6:30-9pmwww.westoverwinery.com, 925-537-3932

MAY 16Free Evening in the Vineyards Concert: Patty & AbigailLas Positas Vineyards, Livermore, 6-9pmwww.laspositasvineyards.com, 925-449-9463

MAY 22National Chardonnay DayWente Vineyards, Livermore, www.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2305

MAY 24-26Spring Open HouseThomas Coyne Winery, Livermore, 12-5pmwww.thomascoynewinery.com, 925-373-6541

MAY 24-26Born to RhoneConcannon Vineyard, Livermorewww.concannonvineyard.com, 800-258-9866

MAY 2542nd Annual Art in the VineyardEnjoy wine, art, food & music.Wente Vineyards, Livermorewww.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2305

MAY 25Antiques & CollectiblesDowntown Pleasanton, 8am-4pmwww.pleasantonantiquefaire.com, 650-242-1294

JUNE 41st Wednesday Street PartyDowntown Pleasanton, 6-9pmwww.pleasantondowntown.net

JUNE 6Free Evening in the Vineyards Concert: Juke JointLas Positas Vineyards, Livermore, 6-9pm, $30www.laspositasvineyards.com, 925-449-9463

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JUNE 7Chef Demo: Sustainable CookingWente Vineyards, Livermorewww.wentevineyards.com, 925-456-2305

JUNE 19-22, 27-29, JULY 3, 5-6Much Ado About NothingLivermore Shakes Shakespeare in the VineyardConcannon Vineyard, Livermorewww.LivermoreShakes.org, 925-BArD

JUNE 216th Annual Lobster FeedMcGrail Vineyards, Livermore, 6-10pm, $135, $120/memberwww.mcgrailvineyards.com, 925-215-0717

JUNE 15Fathers Day Picnic on the Patio McGrail Vineyards, Livermore, 12-4:30pmwww.mcgrailvineyards.com, 925-215-0717

JUNE 15Fathers Day BBQGarr Vineyard & Winery, Livermore, www.garrewinery.com, 925-371-8200, rSVP

ONGOINGSunset Cultural Center-CarmelCarmel, www.sunsetcenter.com, 831-620-2048 May 4: Carmel Music Society Presents David Finckel & Wu Han May 8: John Lithgow, Stories by Heart May 11: Youth Music Monterey Bay, Thinking of Home:

Dedicated to Mothers May 17-18: Monterey Symphony presents Splendor May 24: The Four Freshman Gala Event May 30: Carmel Music Society Presents

Michael Noble, Winner of 2013 Piano Competition May 31: Carmel Music Society Presents 2014 Instrumental Competition June 6-7: Smuin Ballet, XXCENTrIC June 13-15: CAPA Showcase 2014

ONGOINGLive at Golden State TheatreMonterey, www.goldenstatetheatre.com, 831-372-3800 May 24: The Sun Kings May 28: Joel Sartore June 1: A Star Studded Tribute to Frank Sinatra & Harry James Orchestra June 25: Cory richards

EVERY WEDNESDAYWine Down WednesdaysFortino Winery, Gilroy, 5-8pm, free, www.fortinowinery.com, 408-842-3305

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTHWharf Walks at Old Fishermans Wharf with Tim ThomasMonterey, 10am-noon, $20, $15/kidswww.montereywharf.com, 831-521-3304

MAY 2Spring Music Soiree at Taste Morganrelax & enjoy live music & great wine!Crossroads Carmel, Carmel, 6-8pm, freewww.morganwinery.com, 831-626-3700

MAY 322nd Annual Winemakers CelebrationStreet festival with wines, small bites & live music!Dolores Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, 1-5pmwww.montereywines.org, 831-375-9400

MAY 3Cottages, Gardens & CantatasOrchard House, Carmel, 11am-4pm, www.carmelcalifornia.com, 831-624-1521

MAY 4Mothers Day TributeCarmel Plaza, Carmel, 11am-3pm, www.carmelplaza.com, 831-624-1385

MAY 11Mothers Day BrunchBargetto Winery, 11:30am, www.bargetto.com, 831-475-2258x10

MAY 15-1821st Annual Carmel Art FestivalDevendorf Park, Carmel, 831-642-2503, www.carmelartfestivalcalifornia.com

MAY 17Santa Lucia Highlands GalaOver 30 Santa Lucia Highlands wineries will be pouring!Mer Soleil Winery, Salinas, 1-4pmwww.santalucishighlands.com, $85, VIP/$150

MAY 17The Quail Motorcycle GatheringQuail Lodge & Golf Club, Carmelwww.quaillodge.com, 877-734-4628

MAY 25Hahn Summer Music SeriesSoledad, 3-6pm, free, www.hahnwinery.com, 866-925-7994

MAY 26Memorial Day CeremonyDowntown Carmel, 11am, www.carmelcalifornia.com, 831-625-9941

MAY 30Wine, Art & Music WalkDowntown Pacific Grove, 6-9pm, www.pacificgrove.org, 831-373-3304

JUNE 111th Annual Cannery Row Block PartyCannery row, Monterey, 11am-5pm, www.canneryrow.com

JUNE 13The Art of Cheese & Wine Pairing at Taste MorganCheese guru Michael Burke from Star MarketCrossroads Carmel, Carmel, 6-8pm, $20, $10/memberswww.morganwinery.com, 831-626-3700, rSVP

JUNE 14Monterey Beer FestivalTaste beers from around the globe, beer pong tournament, food & live music!Monterey County Fair & Event Center, Montereywww.montereybeerfestival.com, 831-372-5863

JUNE 19Winemaker Dinner Series: Talbott VineyardsLearn, swirl, sip & enjoy in the legendary Wine room.Pacifics Edge restaurant, Hyatt Carmel Highlands, Carmelwww.hyattcarmelhighlands.com, 831-620-1234, $95

SANTA CLARA COUNTYMAY 3Bottle Your Own! at Guglielmo WineryBottle your own red wine! Morgan Hill, 10am-3pm408-779-2145, www.guglielmowinery.com

MAY 3-4 18th Annual A La Carte & ArtOutdoor festival with live music, arts & crafts, kids area & much more!Castro Street, Mountain View, 10am-6pmwww.mirarmarevents.com, 650-964-3395

JUNE 18Vines & Vibes at Guglielmo WineryMorgan Hill, 5:30-8:30pmwww.guglielmowinery.com, 408-779-2145

SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINSONGOING

Time for Wine Live MusicClos LaChance Winery, San Martin, 5:30pmwww.clos.com, 408-686-1050 May 29: David Johnson, (r&B and Jazz) June 5: JJ Hawg (Classic rock) June 12: Houserockers (Classic rock) June 19: Naked in Vegas ((Dance rock)

MAY 31 JUNE 1Redwood Mountain Faireroaring Camp railroad, Felton, www.roaringcamp.com, 831-335-4484

JUNE 15Fathers Day Hats Off to Dadroaring Camp railroad, Felton, www.roaringcamp.com, 831-335-4484

JUNE 15Great Train Robberiesroaring Camp railroad, Felton, www.roaringcamp.com, 831-335-4484

JUNE 21Santa Cruz Starlight Evening TrainDeparts from the Boardwalk, Santa Cruz 8pmroaring Camp railroad, Felton, www.roaringcamp.com, 831-335-4484

MAY 16-18Lodi ZinFest Wine FestivalVarious Lodi wineries & locations, www.lodwine.com

SACRAMENTO VALLEYONGOING

Mondavi Center for the Performing ArtsU.C. Davis, www.mondaviarts.org , 866-754-ArTS May 3: UC Davis Symphony Orchestra, Berlin, Leipzig & Stockholm May 4: Keyboard Festival, Forum May 4: Keyboard Festival, Works for Piano May 4: Keyboard Festival, Eric Zivian, piano & pianoforte May 13: In Conversation with Laura Dern May 14: Bill Frisell May 15: San Francisco Symphony May 17-18: Lara Downes May 21: UC Davis Jazz Ensembles June 1: UC Davis Symphony Orchestra,

Love & Dance the Apotheosis of the Dance June 2: Empyrean Ensemble, New Works for Voice & Ensemble June 4: UC Davis Concert Band June 6: University Chorus

SUISUN VALLEYTHURSDAY NIGHTSDate Night at Mankas Tapas Bar & SteakhouseFairfield, $49/couple for a 3 course dinnerwww.mankassteakhouse.com, 707-425-3207

SUNDAY NIGHTSGrand Master Tasting at Mankas Tapas Bar & SteakhouseFairfield, $29/ dinner & tasting www.mankassteakhouse.com, 707-425-3207

ONGOINGWines by the Glass Winterhawk Winery, FairfieldWine & complimentary pizza, 1-6pm, Live music 2-5pmwww.winterhawkwinery.com, 707-428-6977

MAY 2Pickup Party Kentucky CountryVezr Family Vineyard, Suisun Valleywww.vezerfamilyvineyard.com, 888-823-8463

MAY 17Summer Concert: Lisa Andrea TorresVezr Family Vineyard, Suisun Valleywww.vezerfamilyvineyard.com, 888-823-8463

MAY 23Food Truck FridaysEats, Drinks & Tunes! 4-8pm, free, Wooden Valley Winery, Suisun Valleywww.woodenvalley.com, 707-864-0730

JUNE 27Food Truck FridaysEats, Drinks & Tunes! 4-8pm, free, Wooden Valley Winery, Suisun Valleywww.woodenvalley.com, 707-864-0730

SANTA CLARA, SANTA CRUZ& MONTEREY COUNTIES

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

SOLANO COUNTY

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BY MONICA L. DASHWOODWith more than 400 wineries in the wine country, planning your day can be

overwhelming. The Heritage Wine Trail, a full-day tour and wine tasting package,removes the guess work from your travel plans and promises a memorable excursionfrom Carneros to Calistoga in the heart of Napa Valley.

For only $99 (a value of over $150), you will experience a pre-arranged day ofleisure, visiting four iconic wineries Acacia Vineyard, Beaulieu Vineyard, HewittVineyard, Provenance Vineyards and Sterling Vineyards and an authentic wine countrypicnic lunch.

ACACIA VINEYARDThe day starts in the Carneros region at Acacia Vineyard, famous for their Pinot Noir

and Chardonnay. Here you will enjoy a walk through their vineyard, learn aboutWinemaker Matthew Glynn, his winemaking style and Acacias unique 32-year historyand then taste five of their favorite wines (not commonly found outside of their winery),including wines that have been awarded 90+ points. After tasting a number of deliciouswines, its time to pick up your prepared picnic lunch at the quaint Oakville Grocerystore, a little place with gourmet foods to sample before you picnic later in the day.

BEAULIEU VINEYARDYour next stop is the beautiful Beaulieu Vineyard built in 1885. You will begin your

tour in the most historic part of their winery where a knowledgeable wine guide will takeyou through their 100-year-old Redwood Tank Forest to the Heritage Room. You willsample wines from French and American oak barrels and from two of their popularreleases, including the iconic Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon,made at BV since 1936.

THE HERITAGE WINE TRAIL Offered from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

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HEWITT VINEYARD/PROVENANCE VINEYARDSFrom there, experience Provenance Vineyards, which means origin. With

its stunning architecture, bright red exterior and oak barrel stave floors, youwill sample delicious and full-bodied wines from their top vineyard origins.As a wine club member, treat yourself to their exclusive tastings from threecurrent releases followed by a pairing of Merlot chocolate sauce and port.

As a special treat, we have included a tasting of our Hewitt VineyardCabernet Sauvignon to ensure you experience a wine grown in historicRutherford Dust.

By now, you will be good and hungry. Its time for lunch! ProvenanceVineyards offers an ideal setting for a wine country picnic surrounded bytheir lush vineyard grounds.

STERLING VINEYARDSThe tour ends with a big finish at Sterling Vineyards, unique for its Greek-

inspired architecture, set on a 300-foot-high hill overlooking Calistoga. Asyou ascend on an aerial tram, you will feast your eyes on panoramic views ofone of the most dramatic wineries in California. When you disembark, youwill be greeted with a glass of wine as you follow the winemaking processfrom grape to glass. You will be guided from the barrel room to one of theterraces, to sit, relax and taste three of their limited-production wines.

There is much to discover in the beautiful Napa Valley and the Heritage WineTrail promises a fun-filled wine adventure from start to finish! Book your tourtoday. Call 800-919-3693, send an email to [email protected] orvisit the website at www.HeritageWineTrail.com.

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Find Windsor Tasting Lounge on Facebook.Live music Thursday and Friday evenings

WiNdsor tAstiNg LouNgeBY DAWN MArIE CArLSONMake a trip to the new Windsor Tasting Lounge on the Windsor Town

Green and delight in choosing local and select Italian wines by some ofSonoma Countys best wineries Fritz, Lost Canyon, Vino Valpredo, DomWhitney, Christopher Creek, Jenner Vineyards, Foppoli, and many moreThey are also home to Windsors number one nano-brewery OldRedwood Brewing Company where they have beer tastings. Owned and operated by Fritz Cellars since 2013, the Windsor Tasting

Lounge was an inspiration by Natalia Valpredo and her husband, ClayFritz and friends Dominic Foppoli and Whitney Opperman to offer arange of varietals and flavors found in Sonoma County. The lounge offersa selection of small lot, handcrafted wines that will only be able forpurchase. Due to the limited quantities of each wine produced, there is anever-changing retail wall so check back often to see the most current wineoffers. Customers can taste local craft brews on site as well at OldRedwood Brewing Company located in the same building. Come and sit on the large outdoor patio and enjoy your wine tasting

or bring a picnic lunch while relaxing. Meet a friend for happy hour in thecomfy lounge area and watch your favorite sports on the big screen TV.Save Thursday and Friday evenings for fun, listen to local live music inthe lounge, and enjoy your favorite wine.Windsor Tasting Lounge serves wines by the flight, glass or bottle and

they offer a local discount of 10%. Visit the lounge a tasting room, awine lounge and a retail wine shop all in one on the Windsor Town Greenin beautiful Sonoma wine country. Sip and savor to uncover your favoritewine and select a few bottles to take home to share with family andfriends. You may enter the Windsor Tasting Lounge as a stranger, but youwill leave as a member of the family.

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Kick Your Wine Country Experience Up a Notch!BY MONICA L. DASHWOOD

Knight Wine Tours, a specialty boutique operation located inNapa Valley, prides itself on tailor-made wine itineraries andpersonalized theme tours that promise an over the top winecountry experience. It all starts with a highly qualified tour guide asking you a

simple question: How would you like to spend your day? KnightWine Tours takes the time to understand what you want to see,things you want to do, wine preferences and foods to try, creatinga delightful private excursion, customized to your wishes. Knight Wine Tours also offers a number of theme tours. One of

their most popular is called, The Taste of The Valley. Thissampler package is for those looking for a casual, fun-filledrelaxing day, seeing the wine countrys best in Napa Valley orSonoma. The tour visits wineries with unique qualities includinghistoric, family run or have scenic charm. A picnic and otherstops along the way are also included such as an olive oil maker,artisan shops or public market. For couples, they offer a theme tour called,Wine Country

Romance. This tour is for those wanting a romantic get-awaywhere cozy wineries and inspiring spots to remember areidentified ahead of time. You can enjoy a private picnic or aromantic restaurant of your choice surrounded by local shopsand beautiful vistas. For those who like adventure, or want to try something new,

you can book a combination hot air balloon ride and wine tour.Or, discover the Hidden Hills theme tour visiting winery gemsin Chiles Valley-Sage Canyon, Spring Mountain, HowellMountain, Chalk Hill and Alexander Valley districts. You canpicnic at a winery, meet locals working the vineyards and cellar,and set your eyes on breathtaking mountain views.

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