CALENDAR JANUARY 27
21st Annual Chowder Day
Bodega Bay, Bodega, Jenner, Valley Ford, Freestone, Fort Ross, and Duncan’s Mills ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 4
WINTER IN THE WINERIES PASSPORT
Various Wineries, Calistoga
Complimentary tastings at nineteen local wineries for just $75. Discover something new or revisit a favorite winery. Available at visitcalistoga.com or Calistoga Welcome Center at 1457 Lincoln Avenue
Come for a fun day sampling chowder at numerous restaurants. This is a driving event around the towns allowing you to enjoy the beautiful area. Benefits various charities, scholarships and supporting Bodega Bay area businesses. There are two check-in locations where you will receive your map, commemorative spoon and a wristband to verify your eligibility to taste at each location. $30, 10am-3pm www.visitbodegabayca.com
JANUARY 21
Sunday Social Club Fireside Indoor Live Music Series featuring Sanchez Vibes & Guitar Duo Sugarloaf Wine Co, Kenwood
The Wine Lounge at Sugarloaf Wine Co. gets transformed into a live music venue with stylish lounge seating. Select small-batch wines from the Winemakers in Residence will be flowing by the glass and bottle, and tasty snacks will also be offered. Book today to guarantee your seats. $10 cover. Winery opens at 11am. Music from 2-5pm. sugarloafwineco.com
JANUARY 27-28
Pinots for Paws
Dutton Estate Winery, Sebastopol
JANUARY 25
Tiki Thursday
Lucy Restaurant and Bar, Yountville Tiki inspired cocktail specials 4-6pm, yountville.com/events
JANUARY 25-28
Calistoga Mustard Celebration Weekend Napa Valley Mustard Celebration Various events/locations
visitcalistoga.com napavalleymustardcelebration.com/events
JANUARY 27
Pasta Making Class with Chef Becca Bricoleur Vineyards, Windsor
Learn the secrets of dough preparation, shaping, and creating a variety of pasta shapes. Elevate your cooking skills and indulge in the rich flavors of homemade pasta, all while enjoying a fun and interactive culinary experience featuring Bricoleur Vineyards wine. $175, 5-8pm, bricoleurvineyards.com
Puppy Kissing Booth • Pet Supply Drive No ticket – Simply reserve any tasting experience A paw-some weekend where you can sip, savor, and support the Sonoma County Humane Society. As you taste, representatives from the Sonoma County Humane Society will be on hand to share about the organization and accept donations for a Pet Supply Drive. Bring food, blankets, leashes, and supplies to help our furry friends in need. And don’t miss out on the adorable “Puppy Kissing Booth” where you can cuddle up with lovable puppies. (Service animals only permitted.) *Don’t have time for a tasting experience? Drop off your donation to the pet supply drive any time from 11-4pm Saturday and Sunday. duttonestate.com
JANUARY 27
Zinfandel Grand Tasting
One Market Pavilion, San Francisco
Meet the winemakers and taste over 250 Zinfandels at the most comprehensive showing of Zinfandels and Zin blends in the world. You’ll sample a selection of sumptuous culinary bites from restaurant and winery chef partners and have the opportunity to purchase gourmet food and wine-related gifts from curated vendors. 12-4pm, $89-$194 zinfandelexperience.com/events/grand-tasting
JANUARY 27
Russian River Valley Verticals Dinner Party
Girl & The Fig’s Suite D, Sonoma
Rosé Reception and appetizers followed by 3 vintages each of 3 Russian River Valley Vineyard Pinot Noirs all beautifully paired with Chef Jeremy’s inspired creations. $299, talismanwine.com
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FEBRUARY 3
BARREL TASTING & NEW RELEASE PARTY
V. Sattui Winery, St. Helena
Taste over 60 different wines including the 2023 vintage straight from the barrel – complemented by amazing food stations and live music! Enjoy hearty food stations and passed appetizers to complement the wines plus live music by Calvin Keys Quartet – an Oakland based soul-jazz band. Taste over 60 different wines: Over 25 barrel samples from the 2023 vintage • New Releases • Big award winners & top-scoring wines from 2023 • Top Cabernets • Sample the 2021 single-vineyard Zinfandels • Secure your allocated Wine Futures at pre-release discounted pricing. $150, 6-9:30pm www.vsattui.com/experiences/winery-events
WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH