Category — Wineries

Don Landis offers his expertise and olive curing techniques to fellow olive enthusiasts in the Cline Cellars Barrel Room on Sunday. Enjoy the history of the olive in California. Learn about the growing and harvesting of olives and receive Don Landis’ recipe for “No Lye” curing. Olive tasting, wine tasting and wine discounts will be offered to all participants. [Read more →]

Sonoma County is one of the most famous wine-producing regions in the world.  But that doesn’t mean that you should have to pay top dollar every time you’d like a glass of wine.  Whether you’re having a glass with dinner or having a friend or two over on the weekend, not every occasion calls for a $100 bottle.  Thankfully, there are a number of ways to still enjoy high quality wines for a fraction of the price. [Read more →]

Sonoma Valley Portworks celebrates the season with The Pie’s the Limit during November.  Taste ports and after-dinner wines, alongside pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and more. Complimentary tastings and pairings are held every Saturday and Sunday in November, from 12-5 pm.

Sonoma Valley Portworks
613 Second Street (at H Street), Petaluma
707-769-5203

Sip some wine and save some ta-tas! Graton Ridge Cellars is holding their third annual annual Pink Party celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The party will be held “open house” style between 10 am and 4:30 pm on Saturday October 22nd  at the Graton Ridge tasting room.

The party features wine tasting and appetizers for $5 per person and those purchasing wine will get a pink boa. [Read more →]

If you have a Visa Signature card, you can get complimentary tastings and other perks (discounts on wine purchased in the tasting rooms, Pure Luxury Limo rentals, etc.) at 74 Sonoma County Wineries. You can get more info here, and a map of the participating Sonoma County wineries here.

Bring a picnic and come to see your favorite vintage Corvette at Ledson Winery on Saturday.

October 15, 2011 11 am to 4 pm
Ledson Winery
7335 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood
707-537-3810

Each week, the “Urban Winery Village” at 1301 and 1305 Cleveland Ave in Santa Rosa (Diargenzio, Sheldon, Krutz, MJ Lords, and Squires wineries) gather  live music, wine, and food trucks to celebrate Thursdays.  Here’s the music line up for October: [Read more →]

Looking for something to do in Windsor this weekend? Windsor Oaks Vineyards is hosting a Casual Sunday Sip n Pick. All guests  have the opportunity to pick and taste grapes as well as participate in crush pad activities. Picnics welcome, or call ahead to order a gourmet box lunch (additional cost).  Fee $10 per person refundable with purchase.

Sunday October 9, 2011 10 am to 5 pm
Windsor Oaks Vineyards
10810 Hillview Road, Windsor
707-433-3810

The West County Wineries Fall Open House is this Sunday. There will be complimentary tasting at the following wineries: Balletto Vineyards, Dutton Estate Winery, Graton Ridge Cellars, HANNA Winery, Russian River Vineyards, Taft Street Winery. Free. (707) 887-3344.

Sunday October 2, 2011 11 am to 4 pm

If you are looking for things to do in west county, you might want to see the ten best free and cheap things to do in Sebastopol.

St. Francis Winery hosts the 11th annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 2, 2011. Bring your furry or scaly friends to be blessed.  Dogs may also take part in the Winery Dog of the Year contest. Nibbles, wine, and pet vendors. Admission is free. [Read more →]