Calendar JULY 14
JULY 15
JULY 15
Fridays at the Hood – The Funky Dozen
Garden Hike Series with Lunch
3rd Annual Bastille Day Celebration
Historic Hood Mansion, Santa Rosa Fun and funk, favorites from the 1970s plus ’80s, ’90s and current. $15/advance, $20/door. 7-9pm, fridaysatthehood.com JULY 14
Dance Wine Country
Deerfield Ranch Winery, Kenwood Ultimate dance party in wine country with DJ SLY spinning your favorite dance and pop hits from across the decades! 6:30-9:30 on the Crush Pad, $35/advance. Wine available for purchase. Tri-Tip Trolley food truck. www.crushersofcomedy.com JULY 14-15
Play with Fire Cooking Class
Cakebread Cellars Winery House Kitchen, Rutherford Elevate the classic barbecue with some inspired and delicious food cooked over fire. Prepare a feast using the grill and woodburning oven then enjoy an al fresco lunch. Participation style class, a tour of the winery and culinary gardens, an appetizer reception and a three-course lunch paired with Cakebread Cellars wines. $275. 9:30am-2:30pm, www.cakebread.com JULY 14-15
Gehricke Street Eats
3 Badge Firehouse, Sonoma Explore rural, premium wine sub-regions throughout Sonoma County. Afternoon food truck. • July 14: Picazo Food Truck – Burgers, Fish & Chips • July 15: Sonoma Salt Co. – Gourmet Sandwiches & Fries www.gehrickewines.com JULY 15
Morning Hike and Tasting at the Ridge
Pine Ridge Vineyards, Napa This grape-to-glass experience begins with some trail treats, followed by a hike through beautiful, dramatically terraced hillside vineyards. $110, 9:30-11am www.pineridgevineyards.com/wine-events
Chalk Hill Estate Vineyard, Healdsburg Inspiring and educational hike through the estate vineyard and organic culinary gardens with Vineyard Manager, Brian Malone and end with a coursed lunch paired with specially selected wines from the estate. $150, 10am-1pm, www.chalkhill.com
Bricoleur Vineyards, Windsor Celebrate Bastille Day in style! Experience a taste of French culture right here in Sonoma County with a day filled with exceptional wines, delectable French-inspired cuisine, and live music that will transport you to the streets of Paris. Vive la France! $125, 11am, www.bricoleurvineyards.com
JULY 15
Franco-American Dinner
DeLoach Vineyards, Santa Rosa This special evening will feature a decadent French-inspired dinner with wines from three different wineries in the Boisset Collection: DeLoach Vineyards, Jean Claude Boisset, and Domaine de la Vougeraie – hand-picked to highlight their flavors while showcasing how each vineyard is unique to their country of origin and yet similar … like these two countries! $225, 6-9pm, deloachvineyards.com JULY 15
Riedel Wine Glass Tasting
Markham Vineyards, St. Helena Riedel expert will demonstrate the effects the shape of the wine glass has on each unique varietal and how stemware translates and accentuates the bouquet, taste, balance and finish of different wine varietals. $85, 11am-1pm, markhamvineyards.com JULY 15
3rd Annual Comedy Night
Robert Young Winery, Healdsburg Cory Loykasek, Andy Haynes Imagine a beautiful summer evening enjoying Robert Young wines, stunning views and a fabulous sunset, while being entertained by top professional LA Comedians Robert Young Wines will be available to purchase by the glass or bottle. Pack a picnic dinner or snack to bring with you and enjoy. $65, 6:30-9:30pm, Tickets: sadie@ryew.com, 707-395-3552 www.ryew.com/Visit/Events
JULY 15
Grown Ups Summer Camp Evenings
Dutton Estate Winery, Sebastopol Garden Games • Bites • Wine • Toast Your Own S’mores Enjoy those summer camp evenings, “grown ups” style... perfect for groups! This after hours summer series includes games like cornhole and giant jenga, toast your own s’mores, “summer camp” bites and wine by the glass. Additional glasses of wine for sale available. $45, includes 2 glasses of wine, bites, s’mores. 5-7pm, www.duttonestate.com JULY 15
Summer Concert Series: The Wood Brothers and ZZ Ward
Rodney Strong Vineyards, Healdsburg Reserve your seats or ready lawn blankets and plan to enjoy live music, award-winning Rodney Strong wines, and delicious food trucks from local purveyors, all nestled in the vineyards. $65-$85, 5pm, www.rodneystrong.com JULY 15
Live Fire Asado
JULY 15
Taste of Napa
The Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa Savor exceptional food, wine, and music at Taste of Napa – the signature event celebrating the bounties of Napa Valley and world-class wines from around the globe. Festivities take place on the central piazza of The Meritage Resort. Nestled among acres of sun-soaked vineyards, Taste of Napa guests can sample fare from more than 70 wineries, restaurants, and culinary artisans and take part in a chance to wine prizes including international travel. The Reserve Tasting Salon offers exclusive premium wine tastings in a private setting. Doors open at 11am. Enjoy Taste’s international wine pavilion as well as life-sized games in the Kaiser Permanente Thrive play court. Live music from the Frost All-Stars led by Shelly Berg, and Broadway singer Christina Maxwell completes this perfect afternoon. festivalnapavalley.org
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Paradux Winery, Napa Immerse yourself in a rich sensory experience and discover the global connection of food and wine at the annual Live Fire Dinner with Chef Morgan Robinson. $225, 6-8pm, www.migrationwines.com JULY 15
Flavors of Spain: A Paella and Sparkling Celebration
Gloria Ferrer Winery & Caves, Sonoma Enjoy the vibrant culinary traditions of Spain from the comfort of Carneros with an unforgettable fusion of paella and sparkling wines. $120, 4-6pm, www.gloriaferrer.com JULY 15
Oakville Summer School – The Birds & the Bees: How Wine is Grown
Groth Vineyards, Oakville With Vineyard Manager Ben Forgeron Walk the vineyards, kick the dirt and discover up close the phases of vine development. Taste Groth wines among the rows as you learn the challenges and benefits of sustainable farming and what it takes to grow world-class wine. Limited. $125, 10:30am-12pm, grothwines.com
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