 |
| Everett Ridge Winery at JimTown Store Healdsburg - join us for an evening with these fabulous Dry Creek Wineries |
| When: | Apr 01, 2008 (Tue) to
Apr 03, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | 30 Advanced $35 At Door | | Phone: | (707) 433-1212 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | JimTown Store Healdsburg, 95448 |
| | First Thursday Wine Bar
Jimtown Store invites you to join us for an evening with these fabulous Dry Creek Wineries:
Bella Vineyards
Everett Ridge Winery
Pasterick Vineyards
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Menu:
Thai Baby Lettuce Wraps with Shrimp and Toasted Coconut
Parmesan Baskets with Spring Vegetables and Tru...
|
|
|
| Wine Spectrum Shop+Bar Welcomes Jeff Cohn of JC Cellars |
| When: | Apr 01, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $10 for a delicious flight | | Phone: | 707-636-1064 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine Spectrum Shop+Bar in Historic Railroad Square, 95401 |
| | Renown for Rhône style wines, and hailed as one of the masters of zinfandel, JC Cellars founder and winemaker Jeff Cohn marries his passion for classic French style winemaking with a spirited Californian sense of innovation to craft elegant wines that showcase terroir.
Come enjoy fine wine in a relaxed environment of fun an...
|
|
|
| Starry Night Winery at La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge |
| When: | Apr 03, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $10 | | Phone: | (707) 763-6363 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge, 94952 |
| | Meet wine maker Wayne Hansen from Starry Night winery and try 3 fabulous and limited production red wines by this Marin County winery.
...
|
|
|
| Safari for the Soul (Lazarex Cancer Foundation Fundraiser) |
| When: | Apr 05, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Suggested donation: $35 per person. | | Phone: | 925-820-4517 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Spirits in Stone Art Warehouse, 95476-9797 |
| | Join Lazarex Cancer Foundation for a great evening of unique African art and jewelry, delicious appetizers and samplings of local Sonoma wines.
Lazarex Cancer Foundation is a volunteer-run nonprofit that supports cancer patients who have been failed by conventional medicine. They provide financial assistance for, and access...
|
|
|
| Community Dinner with the Sonoma Community Center |
| When: | Apr 06, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $90.00 per person | | Phone: | 707-938-4626 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Sonoma Community Center, 95476 |
| | Community Dinner with Chef Sheana Davis, The Epicurean Connection.
Guest include Paul Wirtz; farmer at Oakhill Farm and Phil Coturri; Enterprise Vineyards.
Wines included are Gundlach Bundschu, Moon Mountain Vineyard, Bucklin and Coturri.
All proceeds go toward the Sonoma Community Center Kitchen rebuilding....
|
|
|
| Sommelier Sunday - Insider’s Tour & Taste |
| When: | Apr 06, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | | Cost: | $50 Public, Wine Club Members receive preferred pricing | | Phone: | 888-675-WINE x 255 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | St. Francis Winery, 95409 |
| | Take this unique opportunity to have Adam Glatt, CS, be your own personal Sommelier for an informative behind the scenes guided tour of our state-of-the art winery to see where winemaking alchemy happens. This informative yet fun seminar gives you a greater understanding of the winemaking process. Then, share a table with A...
|
|
|
| Ferrari-Carano's Taste of Spring Food & Wine Pairing |
| When: | Apr 06, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | $25 per person includes logo glass & recipes | | Phone: | 707-433-6700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery, 95448 |
| | Come celebrate the arrival of our tulips and all our glorious spring flowers! You will tour through our Tank room, Chardonnay Barrel Room, Underground Cellar and Enoteca Reserve Tasting Room as you taste our new release wines paired with seasonal recipes from the kitchen of Rhonda Carano. Please contact Linda Doyle, lindad@...
|
|
|
| Wine Spectrum Welcomes Scott Del Fava Of V-Twin Winery |
| When: | Apr 08, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $10 for a delicious flight | | Phone: | 707-636-1064 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine Spectrum Shop+Bar in Historic Railroad Square, 95401 |
| | This winery (remaining virtual for the time being) which stands as the antithesis of pretentious, offers a great selection of wine and some serious attitude. Owner and motorcycle enthusiast Scott Del Fava has made Zins that are catching on like wild fire. To learn more about this winery that makes drinking wine as cool as...
|
|
|
| Sonoma Valley Film Festival |
| When: | Apr 09, 2008 (Wed) to
Apr 13, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | | Cost: | Variety of ticket options, from $10 door tickets to $1250 VIP All-Access | | Phone: | 707-933-2600 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Around the Sonoma town plaza, 95476 |
| | "A sun-soaked, wine-drenched cinematic magic carpet ride!" - IFC NEWS
Come to historic Sonoma and immerse yourself in the year’s “best of the best” new independent cinema from around the world.
Meet and mingle with groundbreaking filmmakers, celebrity chefs, legendary winemakers and fellow lovers of good living. Join a b...
|
|
|
| Winemaker Dinner |
| When: | Apr 11, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $125 and $100 for Wine Club members | | Phone: | 800 888-7209 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Alexander Valley Vineyards, 95448 |
| | Hear Alexander Valley Vineyards Winemaker Kevin Hall talk about what went into creating a new wine while you feast on a special dinner prepared by AVV's chef including Seared Diver Scallops and Rhone Braised Lamb Shanks. The evening begins with appetizers followed by dinner served in the historic 19th Century adobe on AVV's...
|
|
|
| Pick of the Vine -- Food & Wine Gala |
| When: | Apr 12, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $45 advance, $50 at door if not sold out | | Phone: | 707-526-4108 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 95402 |
| | 21st presentation of this Gala Food & Wine tasting event at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa. Thirty-five premier Sonoma County wineries pour their award winning wines, and many local caterers provide hors d'oeuvres and snacks. There will be large live and silent auctions of collectible and library wines, dinners, ...
|
|
|
| Tomatomania! at Cornerstone Gardens |
| When: | Apr 12, 2008 (Sat) to
Apr 13, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | FREE | | Phone: | 707 933 3010 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Cornerstone Gardens, 95476 |
| | Browse through more than 200 varieties of plant starts at the World’s Largest Heirloom Tomato Seedling Sale’s only Northern California appearance. Find Green Zebras, Cherokee Purples, Black Krims, DIxie Golden Giants and hundreds more at Tomatomania! taking place at Cornerstone Gardens in Sonoma on Saturday, April 12 and Su...
|
|
|
| Spring Fling Winery Dinner |
| When: | Apr 12, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $155, Wine Club Members $125 | | Phone: | 888-675-WINE x 255 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | St. Francis Winery, 95409 |
| | With spring comes fresh young produce and tender meats that make a dinner at this time of year particularly beguiling. Complete Menu is available.
...
|
|
|
| Offal(y) French Winemaker Dinner |
| When: | Apr 12, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $115 | | Phone: | (707) 431-7767 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Ofall(y) French Dinner at Amphora Winery, 95448 |
| | Celebrated Wine Country chefs Todd Muir and John Littlewood will combine their vast culinary talents to create an “Offal(y) French” dinner at Dry Creek Valley’s Amphora Winery, hosted by Amphora’s winemaker/owner, Rick Hutchinson, on Saturday, April 12th, 2008.
This classically-inspired feast features the “vari...
|
|
|
| Pellegrini Family Vineyards 75th Anniversary and Spring Release Party |
| When: | Apr 12, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | There is no cost to attend this event. | | Phone: | (800)891-0244 ext. 4 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Pellegrini Family Vineyards, 94501 |
| | Pellegrini Family Vineyards celebrates their 75th Anniversary with a special Spring Release event on Saturday, April 12, 2008, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Come enjoy an afternoon of award-winning wine, food and entertainment! This is a great opportunity to try Pellegrini’s spring releases, including the 2005 Cloverdale Ranch...
|
|
|
| Sommelier Sunday - Aroma Workshop |
| When: | Apr 13, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | | Cost: | $25 Public, $15 Wine Club Members | | Phone: | 888-675-WINE x 255 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | St. Francis Winery, 95409 |
| | We, as humans, can distinguish over 10,000 different and distinctive smells but it takes a little practice to revitalize this olfactory capability. Two Sundays a month, resident Sommelier, Adam Glatt, CS, will host an informal Aroma Workshop followed by a wine tasting in our Reserve Room. Once you understand the basics you’...
|
|
|
| April in Carneros |
| When: | Apr 19, 2008 (Sat) to
Apr 20, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | $40 per person | | Phone: | 707-940-4025 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Cline Cellars, 95476 |
| | Saturday, April 19th and Sunday April 20th
April in Carneros
10:00 am to 4:00 p.m.
An excellent opportunity to explore the Carneros wine region.
This “passport” event includes special offerings at fifteen to twenty
Carneros wineries offering music, barrel tasting and great food.
Purchase of a logo wine glass at any p...
|
|
|
| Earth Day Luncheon and Green Tour |
| When: | Apr 19, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 11:30 PM - 2:30 AM | | Cost: | TBD | | Phone: | 707.433.7427 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Michel Schlumberger Wine Estate, 95448 |
| | Celebrate Earth Day with a trek through the benchlands of our amazing hillside Estate located in the Dry Creek Valley of Healdsburg. Join us for an extraordinary tour of our eco-friendly Estate learning about our organic garden, abundant wildlife, Wine Creek restoration, sustainable winegrowing and more. Afterwards enjoy a ...
|
|
|
| Castle Vineyards In April |
| When: | Apr 19, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 707-996-1966 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Castle Vineyards & Winery, 95476 |
| | Spend the afternoon picnicking in our garden patio, listening to live music and tasting wine, olive oils and vinegars. Art is on display by Sonoma Valley artists from American Art Venues and the artists will be here for engagement. ...
|
|
|
| Celebrate Earth Day in Green Valley |
| When: | Apr 20, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | $50 | | Phone: | 707 887 1507 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Iron Horse Vineyards, 95472 |
| | This is a fun, grass-roots, eco-event, featuring a walk around tasting of spring releases from the aptly named Green Valley, represented by DeLoach Vineyards, Dutton-Goldfield, Freeman Family Winery, Hartford Court, Iron Horse Vineyards, Lynmar, Marimar Estate, Orogeny and Patz & Hall.
The keynote speaker will be Gil Grosv...
|
|
|
| Sommelier Sunday - Insider’s Tour & Taste |
| When: | Apr 20, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | | Cost: | $50 Public, Wine Club Members Receive Preferred Pricing | | Phone: | 888-675-WINE x 255 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | St. Francis Winery, 95409 |
| | Take this unique opportunity to have Adam Glatt, CS, be your own personal Sommelier for an informative behind the scenes guided tour of our state-of-the art winery to see where winemaking alchemy happens. This informative yet fun seminar gives you a greater understanding of the winemaking process. Then, share a table with A...
|
|
|
| Wine Spectrum Welcomes Paulette Gamba of Gamba Winery |
| When: | Apr 22, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $10 for a delicious flight | | Phone: | 707-636-1064 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine Spectrum Shop+Bar in Historic Railroad Square, 95401 |
| | Planted in 1900, the Gamba Estate Vineyard in the Russian River Valley rests on gently rolling benchland nestled among some of Sonoma County's most prominent Old Vine Zinfandel vineyards. The 108-year old Gamba Estate Vineyard is organically dry farmed and maintained using labor intensive, traditional hand farming methods...
|
|
|
| Amphora Winery at La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge |
| When: | Apr 24, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $10 | | Phone: | (707) 763-6363 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge, 94952 |
| | Meet Rick Hutchinson, proprietor and winemaker of Amphora Winery, a small production, boutique winery in Dry Creek Valley. Taste his latest releases and receive 10% off of any Amphora wine purchase....
|
|
|
| Spring Lamb Dinner at Gloria Ferrer Featuring CK Lamb’s Bruce Campbell – |
| When: | Apr 26, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM | | Cost: | $100 | | Phone: | 707-933-1999 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, 95476 |
| | Mutton springs eternal this April at Gloria Ferrer with a dinner featuring Sonoma County’s finest lamb and Pinot Noirs and sparkling wines. Rub elbows with Bruce Campbell of CK Lamb, whose celebrated Sonoma County lambs are highly sought after by the nation’s top restaurateurs and gourmands, while enjoying the view from our...
|
|
|
| Pinot Noir Release Party for David Noyes Wines |
| When: | Apr 26, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Crane Melon Barn, 95404 |
| | Join us at the Crane Melon Barn for the release of the 2006 Crane Vineyard Pinot Noir, (limited production only 40 cases made). Dixieland jazz, iris viewing, historical information and of course opportunities to try our other wines, purchase wine and join our wine club....
|
|
|
| Escape From Passport Weekend |
| When: | Apr 26, 2008 (Sat) to
Apr 27, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 707.433.4295 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Hawkes Tasting Room in Alexander Valley, 95448 |
| | ESCAPE FROM PASSPORT
SATURDAY APRIL 26 AND SUNDAY APRIL 27
Escape the hordes of Dry Creek Valley revelers during Passport by retreating to the Hawkes tasting room in Alexander Valley. We'll fire up the BBQ, have live music, and pour exclusive offerings from our library and reserve collections.
...
|
|
|
| Wine Spectrum Welcomes Greg Brown of T-Vine Cellars |
| When: | Apr 29, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $10 for a delicious flight | | Phone: | 707-636-1064 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine Spectrum Shop+Bar in Historic Railroad Square, 95401 |
| | Greg Brown Owner and Winemaker of T-Vine Cellars is a firm believer that wine is made in the vineyard. His wines are concentrated and carefully handcrafted, reflecting the origin of the grapes. After Greg was dubbed the 2001 Winemaker of the Year by the San Francisco Chronicle he joined the ranks of the most exciting up and...
|
|
Sonoma Wine Tasting and Dinners 
previous month