Events

As the Bay Area's very own Sundance film festival, film makers competed to be one of the only 100 independent films shown at this event. Cozy barrel rooms of several Livermore Valley Wineries served as unique and intimate theaters for the Festival. Four local wineries hosted festival events this year including BoaVentura De Caires Winery, Steven Kent Winery, Wente Estate Winery (Tesla Road) and Wente Vineyard Tasting Room (Arroyo Road).

Wine lovers will raise their glasses and bidding paddles at the Canadian Opera Company’s 8th Annual Fine Wine Auction on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at Crush Wine Bar. Auctioneer Stephen Ranger, of Ritchie’s Auctioneers and Appraisers, returns to lead the live auction, encouraging wine aficionados, fervent collectors and budding oenophiles to either add to their cellars or start a collection with some truly exquisite gems. Guests can also bid quietly in the silent auction that offers a variety of unique and exciting items for everyone to enjoy including several terrific winery tours. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6 p.m. with the live auction beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased online at www.coc.ca or by calling 416-306-2305.

This spring, wine lovers will raise their glasses and bidding paddles at the Canadian Opera Company’s 8th Annual Fine Wine Auction on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at Crush Wine Bar. Auctioneer Stephen Ranger, of Ritchie’s Auctioneers and Appraisers, returns to lead the live auction, encouraging wine aficionados and fervent collectors to either add to their cellars or start off their collection with some truly exquisite gems.

This year’s auction features something for every collector including a six-year vertical of outstanding White Burgundies from Dauvissat, celebrated 1991 Napa Cabs from Dominus and Silver Oak in magnum, spectacular First Growths from Bordeaux and an incredible array of fantastic wines from around the world.

Wine is served at 6 p.m. with a live auction at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased online at tickets or by calling 416-306-2305.

This spring, wine lovers will raise their glasses and bidding paddles at the Canadian Opera Company’s 8th Annual Fine Wine Auction on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at Crush Wine Bar. Auctioneer Stephen Ranger, of Ritchie’s Auctioneers and Appraisers, returns to lead the live auction, encouraging wine aficionados and fervent collectors to either add to their cellars or start off their collection with some truly exquisite gems.

This year’s auction features something for every collector including a six-year vertical of outstanding White Burgundies from Dauvissat, celebrated 1991 Napa Cabs from Dominus and Silver Oak in magnum, spectacular First Growths from Bordeaux and an incredible array of fantastic wines from around the world.

Wine is served at 6 p.m. with a live auction at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased online at tickets or by calling 416-306-2305.

Educational wine tasting open to the general public. Must be over 21 years of age or older to attend. 5:30-8:00 pm.

One of the leading wine events that has set the area apart as a “wine country” all its own, is the annual Sandestin Wine Festival. Sandestin transforms itself into the South of France with a four-day event designed to showcase the best wines in the world through a series of tastings of more than 600 fine wines. Each year, more than 2,000 wine enthusiasts flock to the event. The event is hosted once again in the heart of the resort, The Village of Baytowne Wharf for it’s 21st anniversary.