Inexpensive Valentines Day Celebrations in the Wineries
I’m a cheap date…a glass of red wine, a little bite to eat, and great view and I’m happy. And with all the wineries that are celebrating Valentines’ Day in one way or another, there are plenty of wine/view combos to get my romantic heart racing. But I lean towards the quirky as well, so I must admit Bella Vineyards $10 “Zin City” fete sounds like a winner. Mini-chocolate cupcakes, tastes of 5 different wines, barrel samples, and—wait for it—a singing Elvis who will perform faux wedding ceremonies in the candlelit Bella Wine caves. But if Elvis scares you (and you know who you are) there are lots of other fun-sounding winery celebrations going on. Here’s a list:
Music, Wine and Sushi
Chef Ed, Shiso Catering, will prepare sushi to order at Landmark Vineyards. Sip on a Chardonnay or Pinot Noir to heighten the flavors and snuggle up by the roaring fire with a glass of wine and enjoy the live music by local musician, Adam Traum. Sushi prices vary from $5-$13.
Feb. 13, 2010 11 am to 4 pm
Landmark Vineyards
101 Adobe Canyon Rd., Kenwood
707-833-0053
Sweetheart’s Chocolate, Cheese & Wine
Graton Ridge Cellars will be offering complimentary tastings of local artisan cheeses and chocolate along with their wines (including their latest release Apple Dessert Wine) on Valentines Day.
Sunday, February 14, 2010Â 10 am to 4:30 pm
Graton Ridge Cellars
3561 Gravenstein Hwy. N. Sebastopol
707-823-3040
Sweethearts Weekend at Ravenswood
Cupid strikes the heart of Zin Fans with a Zinfandel Suite (a Port style wine) & a zinful chocolate truffle. Wear RED to enter a special drawing to be announced after the weekend. Fee $10.
Feb. 13-14, 2010 11 am to 4 pm
Ravenswood Winery
18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma
“Zin City”
Bella Vineyards will host its “Zin City” Valentine’s Weekend featuring a singing Elvis who will be officiating faux “wedding ceremonies” in the candlelit Bella wine caves. $10 admission includes festivities, mini-chocolate cupcakes, barrel samples, and a tasting of five wines.
Feb 13-24, 2010, 11am – 4:30 pm
Bella Vineyards & Winery
9711 West Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg
(866) 573.3552
Olive Oyl and Oven Hot Focaccia
Celebrate Sonoma’s Olive Festival with Marvel Comics’ own Olive Oy, who serves you warm rosemary and olive oil focaccia, baked in an outdoor pizza oven. Enjoy your oven hot focaccia ($5) and complimentary dipping sauces as you wander through the unique shops, galleries, and wine rooms of Cornerstone Gardens. Photos with Olive Oyl on the Big Blue Chair encouraged. $5 per plate.
Cuvee and Dark Chocolate
Complimentary toast of Iron Horse Vineyard’s 2006 Wedding CuvĂ©e paired with bittersweet dark chocolate.
February 14, 2010 11 am to 1 pm
Iron Horse Ranch & Vineyards
9786 Ross Station Road, Sebastopol
(707) 887-1507
Feb 13-14, 2010 11 am- 4 pm
Cornerstone Sonoma
23570 Arnold Street, Sonoma
(707) 933.3010
