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Spring Fling at Simoncini Vineyards!

Join Simoncini Vineyards for a complimentary Wine & Food Pairing to celebrate Spring. Sample our Estate Zinfandel Rosé, Russian River Sauvignon Blanc and Dan’s special blend Zinfandel paired with savory bites.
By Appointment – April 13, 14 & 15, 2018
(707) 433-8811
SimonciniVineyards@nullyahoo.com
No pets, infants or guests under age 21.

Mother’s Day Vineyard Brunch

Show your mom how much you love her by treating her to the quintessential wine country experience this Mother’s Day: a vineyard brunch at award-winning Emeritus Vineyards. We’ve enlisted the talented team at Pascaline to create a delicious three-course menu of fresh, local cuisine to perfectly complement a selection of our limited-edition Pinots. She’ll dine among the vines of our historic Hallberg Ranch, in the heart of the Russian River Valley. There’s no better way to celebrate moms!

9th Annual California Wine Festival – Orange County

Experience California wine tasting, delicious gourmet foods samples, and lively music. Discover new wines at every Festival, find a new favorite and pair it with a dizzying variety of fresh gourmet appetizers like artisan breads, cheeses, olive oils and so much more. Enjoy an afternoon of unlimited fun, food and music – at the biggest wine festival under the sun!

9th Annual California Wine Festival – Orange County

Experience California wine tasting, delicious gourmet foods samples, and lively music. Discover new wines at every Festival, find a new favorite and pair it with a dizzying variety of fresh gourmet appetizers like artisan breads, cheeses, olive oils and so much more. Enjoy an afternoon of unlimited fun, food and music – at the biggest wine festival under the sun!

Korbel’s Mother’s Day Dinner

Tired of Mother’s Day brunch? Come join us for a fabulous Mother’s Day dinner featuring all things pink. We will be serving a decadent meal paired with a variety of our rosé and blush California champagnes. Dinner will take place in our private pool house, overlooking our famous champagne bottle-shaped swimming pool. Space is limited.

Conversations at Copia: Sustainable Seafood &Bay Area Watersheds

The CIA at Copia, The Culinary Institute of America’s newest venture in downtown Napa, presents Sustainable Seafood and Bay Area Watersheds as the next event in their series Conversations at Copia. Through live panels, film, art, dialogue, and tasting food and beverage, the monthly Conversations at Copia series aims to teach attendees about our food system, how to get involved, and how it affects us. During the April edition, guests will have the chance to learn more about sustainability and what chefs, fishmongers, and winemakers are doing to protect our rivers and oceans for the future.

36th Annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival

Taste wines from over 100 wineries while you meet winemakers and owners who share wines from one of the most diverse growing valleys in the world. Many growers use sustainable practices, allowing the natural quality of the grapes to flourish.
Education, experience, passion and wisdom are poured into every bottle. ​Enjoy the rare opportunity to taste an exceptional number of wines in one, gorgeous place!

Wine Festival Weekend at Vina Robles Winery

Visit the Vina Robles Hospitality Center during the 36th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival Weekend Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20. Enjoy Mix-N-Match case specials, live music and lunch offerings all weekend long.

Top off Wine Fest with a relaxing and delicious Sunday Brunch. Executive Chef Randal Torres will be serving up his full brunch menu, including three artisan Benedicts and his now legendary Banana Nut Bread French Toast, alongside our Vina Robles Sparkling Brut. Seating is available 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., reservations are highly recommended (please call 805-227-4812).

Wine Festival Sunday at Vina Robles Winery

What’s the best way to top off a great Wine Fest Saturday? A relaxing and delicious Vina Robles Sunday Brunch of course! Executive Chef Randal Torres will be serving up his full brunch menu, including three artisan Benedicts and his now legendary Banana Nut Bread French Toast, alongside our Vina Robles Sparkling Brut. Seating is available 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., reservations are highly recommended (please call 805-227-4812). For full menu and pricing visit vinarobles.com. Live music and case specials offered both Saturday and Sunday.

Spring Release Party at Carr Winery

Saturday, March 24th
Carr Winery Spring Release Party
5:00pm-9:00pm

Join us on Saturday, March 24th at the winery in Santa Barbara for our annual Spring Release Party! We will be pouring new Whites, Pinot Noirs, and Rosé for tastings or by the glass, with live music from the Brandon Birdsong Trio and wood fired pizzas by Full of Life Flatbread.

Free admission, 21 & over

Carr Winery
414 N. Salsipuedes Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
805.965.7985
www.carrwinery.com

50th Anniversary of the Agricultural Preserve

In 1968, Napa Valley vintners and others in the community had the forethought to preserve open space and prevent future over-development by enacting the nation’s first Agriculture Preserve. 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of this protective land zoning ordinance that established agriculture and open space as the best use for the land in the fertile valley and foothill areas of Napa County.

To honor this milestone, on April 21, celebrated grape grower Andy Beckstoffer, who was instrumental in the Ag Preserve, and Alpha Omega’s renowned winemaker Jean Hoefliger will lead a tour and tasting at historic Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard in Rutherford, where in 2009, 181 acres were placed under a land conservation easement that forever prohibits non-agriculture development. $100 per person. 10:30 A.M. Limited to 20 guests. The Alpha Omega Foundation will donate 100% of tickets sold to local nonprofits to help those affected by the wildfires.

Celebrate Earth Day with Raptors, Cheese & Wine

Come meet falcons and raptors up close, experience a free flying demonstration, and learn how raptors are used in the Vineyard with Master falconer Cisco. Meet a Peregrine Falcon, Harris Hawk and two Gyrfalcon crosses, Kauai and Nala, the world’s largest falcon. Sample locally made Cheeses from the Cave and handcrafted, artisan wines at Ramona Ranch Vineyard and Winery.

Co-existing with Wildlife in the Vineyard at Ramona Ranch

Join us for a discussion on the different wild animals in our area, how they are good for biodiversity, which results in healthier ecosystems. Presentation will include a discussion on how the choices we make impact wildlife, and why they may end up in care centers, importance of co-existing, and how to humanely encourage their departure. Learn about skunks, opossums, and other “nuisance” animals and the impact of rodenticide on our local raptors.

Earth Day Hike and Wine Tasting

Chris Benziger will be leading a walk around our Sonoma Mountain ranch, sharing stories about the property, Biodynamic farming, and the history behind the vineyard. This will be a great way to celebrate Mother Earth and the beauty of this unique property in Glen Ellen. You can also enjoy a tasting of some some Estate Wines, including the Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Paradiso de Maria and the Flagship Biodynamic wine, Tribute. Hike and tasting will last roughly 90 minutes.

As an optional add-on, extend your day by ordering lunch! For an additional $20 per person, Benziger will arrange a picnic lunch for you from Glen Ellen Market which you can enjoy on the Terrace, with wines by the bottle and by the glass also available for purchase.

Please RSVP or purchase tickets by contacting our Wine Club Representatives at 800-989-8890 or wineclub@nullbenziger.com

27th Annual El Dorado Wine Region Passport Wine Adventure

Take a beautiful drive to El Dorado Wine Region for exclusive hospitality at the Annual Passport Weekends, April 21-22 & 28-29. Sustainable, organic and biodynamic practices are reflected in the wines from wineries including; Chateau Davell, serving both wines and food grown sustainably, showcased in their tasting room designed with 100% recycled and up-cycled materials. Madrona Vineyards’ 100% solar facility and Tesla charging stations welcome visitors to taste wines from organic vineyards – ask them about their Deer Corridor! Narrow Gate, certified biodynamic since 2010, is serving Rhone & Bordeaux varietals and blends. Taste Shadow Ranch’s wines from organically farmed grapes.

Signature Sonoma Valley

Signature Sonoma Valley is like no other wine event, an intimate and exclusive deep dive into the wines, terroir and people of Sonoma Valley’s historic wine region.

Friday, April 6

IMMERSION | Vineyard Exploration + Lunch | 10:30AM-1:30PM
Immersion takes you behind-the-vines at Sonoma Valley’s most iconic vineyards.

IMMERSION SEMINAR: THE BIRTHPLACE OF CA WINE| Sonoma Square | 3PM | $50pp
Discover some of the iconic vineyards and wineries that have played a role in Sonoma Valley’s winemaking history.

WINE + DESIGN LUNCHES | 11:30AM-1:30PM
An opportunity to experience exclusive properties and private homes, while showcasing a highly curated range of wines.

ICON | Curated Wine Exploration & Dinner | Ram’s Gate Winery | 6PM
Thirty top winemakers will share with you the wines that define winemaking right now in Sonoma Valley.

Saturday, April 7

IMMERSION | Vineyard Exploration + Lunch | 10:30AM-1:30PMImmersion takes you behind-the-vines at Sonoma Valley’s Bedrock Vineyard.

IMMERSION SEMINAR: PLACE MATTERS | Sonoma Square | 3PM
Explore Sonoma Valley’s diverse vineyards that come together to create the distinctive wines the region is known for.

WINE + DESIGN LUNCHES | 11:30AM-1:30PM
Experience exclusive properties and private homes, while showcasing a curated range of wines.
RETROSPECTIVE | Hanzell Vineyards | 2:30-4:30PM
Join for a rare tasting showcasing the legendary vintages across multiple decades.

LEGENDS | Dinner | 6PM
Enjoy a meal with some of Sonoma Valley’s most exclusive and captivating wine legends.

Sunday, April 8
BUBBLES + BRUNCH | Sonoma Square | 10AM-1PM
Enjoy a wine country brunch paired with a curated range of sparkling offerings, most of which are only available locally.

South Coast Winery Behind the Scenes Tour

Learn more about our spectacular Southern California Temecula winery with a behind-the-scenes wine tour, from vineyards to crush pad. The Behind the Scenes Tour includes 5 wines paired with an individual plate of specially prepared lite-bite foods, designed to enhance your wine knowledge & experience. South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s Behind-the-Scenes Tours are held daily at 1:00pm & 3:00pm. Due to the limited size of each tour, advance reservations are required with prepayment and are non-refundable. Must be over 21 years of age to attend.

Ponte Winery Premium Tour and Tasting

Spend a day in with California Certified Sustainable winegrowers! Begin your afternoon tour with a sparkling Moscato reception on the front porch of our Tasting Room. Next, you will board our 10-passenger electric bus for a tour of our sprawling vineyards, as well as our winemaking facilities where you will get to try wines straight from the tanks or casks. Upon your return, you will head to one of our stylish spaces for a semi-private guided wine tasting and cheese pairing with premium Ponte wines, including one white and three red wines. Advance reservations required, subject to availability.

First Fridays at Still Waters Vineyards

Still Waters Vineyards and the Creston Wine Trail invite you to spend First Fridays with us. We’re a great way to kick off the weekend with specials, food pairings, recipes and new releases on the First Friday of every month during our regular tasting room hours.
For April, get ready to celebrate Earth Day early and learn about Sip Certification and how Still Waters employs those practices to make our vineyard more sustainable! Educational tours available for 12 and 2 pm with our winemaker.
Sign up at kasey@nullstillwatersvineyards.com to reserve your spot today!

Vineyard Walk & Scavenger Hunt

Join in the excitement of the beginnings of the 2018 vintage with a trek around our beautiful, sustainably farmed vineyard. You’ll be on the lookout for natural elements and who knows what else on the scavenger list, with fabulous prizes to be awarded! The walk includes a few hills and vales and takes about an hour (we won’t make you walk!), with a few “wine stops” along the way. We’ll end up at our vineyard pond to be rewarded with a seasonal brunch and paired wines under the shade of the Cottonwood trees.

All About Equine’s Boots and Bling

This year’s event celebrates AAE’s nine years of horse rescue, while raising funds to support AAE’s horses and equine-based programs.
AAE is a volunteer-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has rescued and rehabilitated over 225 horses since 2009; more than 180 horses have been adopted into loving forever homes. AAE has equine-based programs for youth and adults. AAE is honored to be a Platinum level GuideStar nonprofit, and AAE was awarded Top-Rated Nonprofit in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 by GreatNonprofits.org.
AAE is grateful for the many sponsors that have supported this important fundraising evening.

2018 St. Patrick’s Day Drink and Alive Free Cab Ride Program

To show our commitment to preventing DUIs (and even worse, alcohol-related injuries and deaths), we are offering free rides home this St. Patricks Day in the Bay Area, as well as the Tri-Valley area (Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, and Danville), and Sacramento. This offer is sponsored by our San Jose Personal Injury Lawyers.

The program is simple. All you have to do is make the right choice to take a cab ride, Uber, or Lyft home if you’ve been drinking. Pay for the cab up front, and we’ll reimburse you for it.