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).

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.

Follow the "Wine & Wildflower Trail" through the Texas Wine Country in its finest hour. Enjoy the spectacular vistas along with the wines born among the bluebonnets, don't forget your camera, maybe a picnic basket and a few friends. Dally on patios overlooking vineyards while enjoying a picnic with a glass of wine and take in the scenery of vineyards and flowers. Spring in the Texas Hill Country makes you glad you are alive. There is no charge for this trail event.

Come and sample the wines and delicacies of the Oltrepo' Pavese region of northern Italy. More than a dozen wineries from the region will be on hand for tasting. You'll also want to taste some of the gourmet foods of the region, including honey, jam, rustic artichokes, giardiniera, olive pate, riccioli and more. Plan to spend some time wandering through the photography exhibit and chat with Italian fashion designers while you learn more about travel to this beautiful region. Free and open to the public. Ciao!

Come and sample the wines and delicacies of the Oltrepo' Pavese region of northern Italy. More than a dozen wineries from the region will be on hand for tasting. You'll also want to taste some of the gourmet foods of the region, including honey, jam, rustic artichokes, giardiniera, olive pate, riccioli and more. Plan to spend some time wandering through the photography exhibit and chat with Italian fashion designers while you learn more about travel to this beautiful region. Free and open to the public. The event will be held at The Borgata, 6166 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 600, Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Area restaurants and caterers join vintners and brewers from across the state to offer their finest food, wine and beer. In addition, attendees can bid for treasures during the silent auction.

Experience Wine & Food pairings on the Niagara Wine Trail. $10/ person & receive a commemorative wine glass at your first stop (you choose). Collect recipes as you sample at each winery along the way.

Southeast Michigan's newest pioneers are the vintners of the early 21st century, growing and selling special wines for you to discover.

Southeastern Michigan's Pioneer wine making region is a great place to spend a few hours...or a few days! The beautiful rolling Irish Hills, many lakes and Hidden Lake Gardens are right along the trail. Relax, savor our wines, stop for some antiquing and perhaps stay in one of the many Bed and Breakfast inns in the area. April is Michigan Wine Month! Celebrate it at the Pioneer Wine Trail's Michigan Wine Celebration. On this self-driven tour, you'll travel along the wine trail on Saturday, April 21 and/or Sunday, April 22.

Each winery along the trail will feature a generous tasting of one of their wines paired with a special appetizer or dessert made with their wine and prepared by a local chef. You'll also receive a small Michigan-related gift at each winery. The wineries included in this event are: Burgdorf Winery, Cherry Creek Cellars (Parma & Cement City), Lone Oak Vineyard Estate, Pentamere Winery, Sandhill Crane Vineyards, St. Julian Winery (Parma & Dundee), and Uncle John's Fruit House Winery.

Your ticket ($25 per person) allows one visit per winery during the event weekend. Customers are welcome to visit each location, but may also choose to limit their visits (as time permits). Please consider bringing a designated driver with you.

Celebrate the 20th annual April in Carneros Open House the weekend of April 21st and 22nd from 10 am until 4 pm on both days. Twenty-one wineries, which are located at the southern end of the Napa and Sonoma Valleys in the Carneros district, are expected to participate.

Held on the banks of the South River in Waynesboro, Virginia, this annual festival spotlights fine Virginia vintners with tastings, live music, and festival food.

One of Boise's best celebrations. More than a week of activities surround this event.

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY IN GREEN VALLEY Will Include a Walk Around Tasting of Wines from the Eight Participating Wineries:
• DeLoach Vineyards • Dutton Estate • Dutton-Goldfield • Emeritus • Hartford Court • Iron Horse Vineyards • Marimar Estate • Orogeny

“Earth Fair” style food stations with dishes prepared by Iron Horse Chef Christopher Greenwald, featuring the finest, local, seasonal products

World music downloaded from the National Geographic Website directly benefiting the indigenous artists

At Iron Horse Vineyards from 1-4 pm. Limited to 400 guests, General Admission $50. All Access Pass $250. For more information contact Celebrate Earth Day Tickets

Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation®, presented by American Express is the nation's preeminent culinary benefit supporting anti-hunger and anti-poverty efforts. Every spring, thousands of community leaders — from chefs and restaurateurs to public relations professionals and accountants — donate their product, time, and talents at more than 60 events throughout the United States and Canada. The events, which include food and wine tastings, seated dinners, brunches, and barbeques, raise both awareness and funds for anti-hunger, anti-poverty efforts. Each year, Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation attracts more than 40,000 guests.

Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation®, presented by American Express is the nation's preeminent culinary benefit supporting anti-hunger and anti-poverty efforts. Every spring, thousands of community leaders — from chefs and restaurateurs to public relations professionals and accountants — donate their product, time, and talents at more than 60 events throughout the United States and Canada. The events, which include food and wine tastings, seated dinners, brunches, and barbeques, raise both awareness and funds for anti-hunger, anti-poverty efforts. Each year, Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation attracts more than 40,000 guests.

Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation®, presented by American Express is the nation's preeminent culinary benefit supporting anti-hunger and anti-poverty efforts. Every spring, thousands of community leaders — from chefs and restaurateurs to public relations professionals and accountants — donate their product, time, and talents at more than 60 events throughout the United States and Canada. The events, which include food and wine tastings, seated dinners, brunches, and barbeques, raise both awareness and funds for anti-hunger, anti-poverty efforts. Each year, Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation attracts more than 40,000 guests.

Gruaud Larose Dinner - Cetrella Restaurant, Half Moon Bay, CA ($140) -

K&L Wine Merchants will be hosting a fabulous gourmet dinner featuring the wines of Château Gruaud-Larose. Managing director of Gruaud-Larose David Launay will be the guest of honor. A 6:00pm champagne reception will be followed by dinner at 6:30pm. Wines featured will include: 2001 Sarget de Gruaud-Larose 2004 Château Gruaud Larose 1999 Château Gruaud Larose 1996 Château Gruaud Larose 1995 Château Gruaud Larose 1989 Château Gruaud Larose
*** Tickets are available through Gruaud Larose Dinner or you can call (415) 896-1734

The Pittsburgh Wine Festival has announced plans for a spectacular line up of events for the fifth installment of the week-long festival April 22-28, 2007. The Wine Festival, which has been a sold out event every year, is presented by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) and Comcast.

The Wine Festival commences Saturday evening, April 21, 2007 with a magnificent opening dinner at The Carlton Restaurant. During the week there will be informative seminars on wine and food, including the return of Marnie Old, as well as wine dinners in restaurants around town that will pair internationally recognized winemakers with innovative cuisine by local chefs. Private Home Dinners lead up to the signature VIP and Grand Tasting event at Heinz Field.