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.

CELEBRATE with earth friendly cuisine while SUPPORTING sustainable growers

This unique event features sustainably produced food and wines, live music and dancing with Funk:30, along with exhibits highlighting products for sustainable communities.

Proceeds from this event to benefit sustainable agriculture research, along with farmworker outreach. CCVT is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.

4-7PM River Oaks Hot Springs & Spa, 800 Clubhouse Drive, Paso Robles, CA

The annual Santa Barbara County Vintners' Festival attracts wine lovers from near and far for an opportunity to meet member vintners, taste their wines, and enjoy great food and music in a festive outdoor environment.

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.

At each winery you visit, a page of your Passport will be given a unique commemorative stamp. This is a special opportunity to visit many of the wineries that are not open to the public at other times!

Pick of the Vine Wine Tasting and Auction

A tasting of Russian River Wine Road's Wine and Sonoma County Unique Wine Country Cuisine. Over 50 of Russian River Wineries and Sonoma County's Restaurants and Caterers will be participating in this event Silent and Live Auction.

Advance Ticket purchase advisable $40 donation or $50 at the door. Credit cards accepted.

One of the year's best wine events -- Down Under comes to Napa! Mark your calendar for this extraordinary opportunity to meet and greet some of Australia's finest producers and taste hundreds of their best, and even rarest, wines. Napa Valley has never seen so much Australian wine -- crisp, fruity Chardonnay from Margaret River; dark, brooding Shiraz from Barossa Valley; bright, luscious Pinot Noir from Yarra Valley; plus sweet stickies, bubblies, food, music and so much more. Not to be missed.

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.

Tantalize Your Taste Buds!
You are invited to celebrate the taste of over 100 unique, diverse and flavorful wines! The North Carolina Wineries want you to sample the essences of their best grapes while expanding your tongue's tastes.

This unique event features sustainably produced food and wines, live music and dancing with Funk30, along with exhibits highlighting products for sustainable communities. Proceeds from this event to benefit sustainable agriculture research, along with farmworker outreach.

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.