Check these web sites for local events
www.californiawinefestival.com
www.firstcrushwinemaking.com/berrytobottle.html
www.ffrpcambria.org
www.sbcountywines.com
www.tolosawinery.com
www.pallettopalate.com
www.pasorobleswinerieseast.com
2010
January
29-31 • Cambria Art and Wine Festival :: Fine wine and art, demonstrations, wine tasting and barbecue lunch. (805) 927-3624
February
12-15 • Far Out Wineries :: Sample award-winning wines and enjoy VIP treatment as you travel through the Far Out Wine Country of Paso Robles. Activities planned exclusively for Passport holders include complimentary wine tasting at each winery, special barrel tasting, winery tours, new releases, food pairings and much more... For more info visit www.faroutwineries.com
20 • American Riviera Wine Auction and Dinner :: Since 2000, the Santa Barbara Vintners' Foundation has held a biennial wine auction to benefit Direct Relief International. Santa Barbara. (805) 688-0881. » more info
March
19-21 • Annual Zinfandel Weekend :: California Mid-State Fairgrounds. pasowine.com or call (805) 239-8463
20 • Zinfandel Summit '10 :: Join the 17 Far Out Wineries on a unique "Walkabout Zin Tasting" in the caves at JUSTIN Winery. You'll have the opportunity to meet the "Makers," attend breakout seminars while enjoying appetizers and more! RSVP: Judy at (805) 237-0138
April
17 • Vintner's Festival :: Wine and food festival at River Park in Lompoc. (805) 688-0881
May
22 • Paso Robles Wine Festival :: Wine Festival is always held the third weekend in May and offers guests the opportunity to taste Paso Robles wine in the charming Downtown City Park. The delicious wine of Paso Robles is complemented by local epicurean delights, featured throughout the weekend. »more info.
June
13 • Ojai Wine Festival :: Lake Casitas Recreation arrea. 12-4 p.m. www.ojaiwinefestival.com
26 • Santa Barbara Wine Festival :: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. 2-5 p.m. www.sbnature.org
26 • Atascadero Wine Festival :: Atascadero Lake Park/Zoo. 4-8 p.m. www.atascaderowinefestival.org
July
8-11 • Central Coast Wine Classic :: July 9: Barrel Tasting, Hearst Castle Patron dinner; July 10th: Cycling Classic through SLO wine country; July 12th: Silent Auction; July 13th: Symposiums. 805-544-1285. www.centralcoastwineclassic.org
September
19 • 7th Annual Taste of the Central Coast :: Join the Family Care Network for the 7th Annual Taste of the Central Coast; a fine food and wine tasting event paired with a live and silent auction benefitting foster and high-needs children and families on the Central Coast! This relaxing and elegant afternoon event will be held at the Cypress Ridge Pavilion in Arroyo Grande on Sunday, September 19th from 3:00pm to 6:30pm, and will showcase forty local restaurants, dessert establishments, world-class wineries, breweries and live music by Wholly Jazz. We will also be honoring outstanding community members with the 2010 “Circle of Serving” award. Please join us as the 7th annual Taste of the Central Coast promises to be the best event of its kind this year!
Tickets are $75 per/person, and can be purchased by visiting www.fcni.org or by calling the Family Care Network at (805) 706-0515.
19 • Pallet to Pallet Gala Dinner :: 6:00pm Appetizers 6:45 Dinner.
$95.00 per person.
Enjoy appetizers and 5 course dinner, prepared by local chefs presenting the best local fair and wines. Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa. Proceeds benefit The Food Bank Colalition of San Luis Obispo County (805) 234-6294
20 • Pallet to Pallet, Shake the Hand that Feeds You :: 5:00pm-8:00pm.,
$40.00 per person. Support local chefs and farmers and savor flavors of the central coast at this years seaside celebration. Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa. Proceeds benefit The Food Bank Colalition of San Luis Obispo County. (805) 234-6294. Proceeds benefit The Food Bank Colalition of San Luis Obispo County
October
15-17 • Harvest Wine Weekend :: Harvest is the most colorful time of year in Paso Robles Wine Country and those in the know have long since discovered the experience that can be had while visiting wine country at its height of activity. Held the third weekend in October, wineries celebrate the beginning of the vintage by inviting you into their individual events that are as diverse as the wineries themselves.»more info.
15-17 • Dark Chocolate Cupcakes at Dunning Vineyards :: Celebrate Harvest with Dark Chocolate Cupcakes and Dunning Vineyards Estate wines. Enjoy the art show on the crush pad of fine jewelry & more... 11:00am-5:00pm. 1953 Niderer Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446, 805.238.4763. www.dunningvineyards.com
22 • Crave - A Paso Robles Wine Experience :: Satisfy your craving at this unique wine tasting experience in San Luis Obispo. Music, food pairings and plenty of Paso Robles Wine. 7:30-10:00pm. San Luis Obispo Vets Hall. »more info. |
