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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK<br />
MAY 7<br />
Sense Yountville<br />
groezinger estate house, Yountville, 3-4pm<br />
www.senseyountville.com, 707-944-5625<br />
MAY 7<br />
Robert Louis Stevenson Plaque<br />
100 Year Rededication<br />
robert louis Stevenson State Park, Mt. St. helena, 1pm<br />
www.silveradomuseum.org, 707-942-4575<br />
MAY 7-8<br />
Rutherford Appellation <strong>Wine</strong>ries<br />
Passport <strong>Week</strong>end<br />
Various rutherford wineries, 11am-4pm, $75/weekend<br />
www.rutherford-appellation-wineries.com, 707-332-5585<br />
MAY 8<br />
Mother’s Day Tea at Domaine Carneros<br />
napa, 11am-12:30pm & 3-4:30pm, $45/members, $50/guests<br />
www.domainecarneros.com, 800-716-2788x135<br />
MAY 8<br />
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea & Spa Package<br />
at The Room<br />
flora Springs <strong>Wine</strong>ry, St. helena, $125, rSVP<br />
www.florasprings.com, 707-967-8032<br />
MAY 8<br />
Mother’s Day at Hall St. Helena<br />
St. helena, www.hallwines.com, 707-967-2620<br />
MAY 8, 22<br />
Sketching Calistoga Art Workshops<br />
calistoga Visitor center, calistoga, 10am-12pm, $30<br />
www.napavalleyartworkshops.com, 707-942-0197<br />
SONOMA COUNTY<br />
ONGOING<br />
Carneros Bistro & <strong>Wine</strong> Bar Introduces<br />
Thematic <strong>Wine</strong> Program<br />
honoring great local wine makers. Plus, each thursday, 6:30-8pm celebrity winetenders.<br />
the lodge at Sonoma, rSVP, www.thelodgeatsonoma.com, 707-931-2042<br />
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS<br />
<strong>Wine</strong> & Food Sampling at Hop Kiln<br />
russian river Valley, Visit the historic tasting room to enjoy delicious wine<br />
& sample over 80 food items in their gourmet marketplace, 10am-5pm<br />
707-433-6491, www.hopkilnwinery.com<br />
ONGOING<br />
Vineyard Walk & Photography Workshop<br />
at B.R. Cohn <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />
glen ellen, 10am-1pm, $45, $35/members<br />
707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com<br />
ONGOING<br />
Exclusive <strong>Wine</strong> & Cheese Tasting<br />
at B.R. Cohn <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />
glen ellen, 11am & 3pm, $25, $20/members<br />
707-931-7924x123, www.brcohn.com<br />
ONGOING<br />
Terroir & History Tour at Chateau St. Jean<br />
Kenwood, A visit to chateau St. Jean lifts all of your senses.<br />
complimentary, 11am-2pm, 707-833-4134, www.chateaustjean.com<br />
ONGOING<br />
Food and <strong>Wine</strong> Pairing<br />
at the Mayo Reserve Room<br />
9200 Sonoma hwy, Kenwood, Daily, 10:30am-6pm, 7 course food/wine tasting<br />
$35, reservations recommended,707-833-5504, www.mayofamilywinery.com<br />
ONGOING<br />
<strong>Wine</strong> Experiences at Chateau St. Jean<br />
Kenwood, ten person minimum, 2 hours, $50, by appointment<br />
707-833-4134x5258, www.chateaustjean.com<br />
• cinq cépages Blending Seminar, eight person minimum, 2 hours, $75<br />
• cinq cépages component tasting, eight person minimum, 1.5 hours, $25<br />
• Private ViP <strong>Wine</strong> tasting, 10:30am, 1 & 3pm, $25, 1 hour<br />
• Box lunch Prgram with tour<br />
ONGOING<br />
Tours, Tastings & Seminars<br />
at St. Francis <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />
Santa rosa, ten person minimum, call for more information & reservations<br />
888-675-<strong>Wine</strong>(9463)x255, www.stfranciswinery.com<br />
• <strong>Wine</strong>ry tour & tasting, 1.5 hours, $25<br />
• Vineyards tour & tasting, 1 hour, $20<br />
• Blending Seminar, 1.5 hour, $65<br />
ONGOING<br />
Guided <strong>Wine</strong>ry Tours at Gloria Ferrer<br />
Sonoma, 11am, 1 & 3pm, $10, 707-996-7256, www.gloriaferrer.com<br />
ONGOING SUNDAYS<br />
Domaine Carneros Sparkling Brunch<br />
at the Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa<br />
Sonoma, 9am-1pm, 707-938-9000, www.fairmont.com.sonoma<br />
ONGOING<br />
<strong>Wine</strong> & Food Pairing at Kendall-Jackson<br />
fulton, Special reserve food & wine tasting, 10am-4pm, $25<br />
707-571-7500, www.kj.com<br />
ONGOING WEEKENDS<br />
<strong>Wine</strong> & Chocolate Pairings at Fritz <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />
cloverdale, 10:30am-4:30pm, $5 tasting fee covers the pairing<br />
707-894-3389, www.fritzwinery.com<br />
LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH<br />
50 Mile AV Vintner's Dining<br />
glen ellen, Barrel tasting & old Vine Pinot noir & Syrahs from <strong>As</strong>hton Vineyard.<br />
foods sourced locally. 4-7PM, rSVP, 707-935-3456, ashtonwines.com<br />
ONGOING MONDAY-SATURDAY<br />
Robert Young Estate <strong>Wine</strong>ry Vineyard Tours<br />
& Tasting in a Remodeled Grape Gondola<br />
geyserville, 11:30am, $10, box lunch provided for $20<br />
707-431-4811, www.ryew.com<br />
ONGOING THURSDAYS<br />
Thirsty Thursdays at Anaba<br />
Sonoma, enjoy complimentary cheese & crackers to pair with your wine<br />
tasting. 4-5:30pm, 707-996-4188, www.anabawines.com<br />
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY<br />
The Art of <strong>Wine</strong>making Workshop<br />
Petroni Vineyards, Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm<br />
707-935-8311, www.petronivineyards.com<br />
ONGOING<br />
Cooking Classes at Ramekins Culinary School<br />
450 West Spain St, Sonoma, check website for schedule.<br />
707-933-0450, www.ramekins.com<br />
ONGOING<br />
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts<br />
Santa rosa, 707-546-3600, wellsfargocenterarts.org<br />
• May 7-9: Santa rosa Symphony Set Seven<br />
ONGOING<br />
Spreckels Performing Arts Center<br />
rohnert Park, 707-588-3400, www.spreckelsonline.com<br />
• Apr 20-24, 28 – May 1: reefer Madness, the Musical<br />
ONGOING SATURDAYS<br />
Swirl, Sniff & Sip (aka <strong>Wine</strong> 101)<br />
Big 3 <strong>Wine</strong> Bar, fairmont Sonoma Mission inn & Spa, Sonoma<br />
10-10:45am, www.fairmont.com/sonoma, 707-938-9000<br />
ONGOING THROUGH MAY 2<br />
Around the Mountain<br />
healdsburg center for the Arts, healdsburg, 11am-5pm<br />
www.healdsburgcenter-for-the-arts.com, 707-431-1970<br />
ONGOING THROUGH MAY 15<br />
Eco Chic: Towards Sustainable Swedish Fashion<br />
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, Sonoma, www.svma.org, 707-939-7862<br />
ONGOING SATURDAYS THROUGH MAY<br />
Spring Complimentary Concert Series<br />
landmark <strong>Wine</strong>ry, Kenwood, 1-4pm<br />
www.landmarkwine.com, 707-833-0226<br />
• Apr 23: carlos herrara Band<br />
• Apr 30: rue Manouche<br />
• May 7: randy Vincent<br />
APRIL 22<br />
Petaluma River Sunset <strong>Wine</strong> & Cheese Eco-Cruise<br />
Petaluma turning Basin, Petaluma, 5:30-7:30pm<br />
www.friendsofthePetalumariver.org, 707-763-7756<br />
APRIL 22<br />
Earth Day 2011<br />
Quivira Vineyard, healdsburg, free tours at 11am & 1pm<br />
www.quivirawine.com, 707-431-8354x212, rSVP<br />
APRIL 22-23<br />
New Release <strong>Week</strong>end<br />
Quivira Vineyard, healdsburg, 11am-5pm, $5<br />
www.quivirawine.com, 707-431-8354<br />
APRIL 23<br />
16th Annual Easter Children’s Fair<br />
Petaluma Village Premium outlets, Petaluma, 12-3pm<br />
www.premiumoutlets.com, 707-778-9300x0<br />
APRIL 23<br />
Italian Cheese & Italian <strong>Wine</strong><br />
at Viansa <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />
Sonoma, 1-2pm, $15/members, $25, www.viansa.com, 707-935-4717<br />
APRIL 23<br />
Hike & Taste in the Vineyards<br />
Kunde family estate, Kenwood, 10am, $30<br />
www.kunde.com, 707-833-5501<br />
APRIL 23<br />
Orchard Walk & Mill Tour<br />
Mcevoy ranch, Petaluma, 10am-12pm, $30<br />
www.mcevoyranch.com, 866-617-6779<br />
APRIL 23<br />
Pick Up Party at Meadowcroft <strong>Wine</strong>s<br />
Sonoma, 707-934-4090, www.meadowcroftfamilyofwines.com<br />
APRIL 23<br />
Murder Mystery Dinner in the Cave<br />
Deerfield ranch, Kenwood, 6:30-10pm, $95/members, $125<br />
www.deerfieldranch.com, 707-833-5215<br />
APRIL 23<br />
Easter Egg Hunt<br />
robledo family <strong>Wine</strong>ry, Sonoma, 11am-2pm, $40/ $30/members<br />
www.robledofamilywinery.com, 707-939-6903<br />
APRIL 23<br />
3rd Annual Petaluma Film Fest<br />
Mystic theater, Petaluma, www.petalumafilmfest.org, 707-778-3687<br />
APRIL 23<br />
Castles & Kites Festival<br />
Doran Beach regional Park, Bodega Bay, 10am-3pm, 707-565-2041<br />
APRIL 24<br />
Easter Sunrise Service<br />
at the Mission Cross at Cline Cellars<br />
Sonoma, 5:53am, www.clinecellars.com, 707-940-4030<br />
APRIL 24<br />
Easter Brunch at Viansa <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />
Sonoma, 1-3pm, $25/members, $35, www.viansa.com, 707-935-4717<br />
APRIL 24<br />
Home Cheesemaking Class with Sheana Davis<br />
of The Epicurean Connection<br />
the Sonoma Valley inn, Sonoma, 1-3pm, $45<br />
www.sheanadavis.com, 707-935-7960, rSVP<br />
APRIL 29<br />
Tapas on the Terrace<br />
at Gloria Ferrer <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />
Sonoma, 5:30-7:30pm, $35, $29.75/members<br />
www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1999<br />
APRIL 29 – MAY 1<br />
Passport to Dry Creek Valley –<br />
A First Class Journey<br />
Visit over 45 Dry creek Valley wineries! 11am-4:30pm<br />
fri: $150, Sat & Sun: $120, Sun: $70, www.wdcv.com<br />
APRIL 29<br />
Ride with Deb at Dutcher Crossing<br />
healdsburg, 9-11am, 707-431-2700, www.dutchercrossingwinery.com<br />
APRIL 30<br />
<strong>Wine</strong> Education Series at Gloria Ferrer:<br />
Classic Sparkling <strong>Wine</strong> & Cheese<br />
Combinations – Locals & Spanish<br />
Sonoma, 10:30am-12pm, $30 plus tax<br />
www.gloriaferrer.com, 707-933-1999<br />
APRIL 30<br />
Cinco de Mayo on Windsor Town Green<br />
Windsor, 2-7pm, free, 707-838-1260<br />
APRIL 30 – MAY 1<br />
Salmon Creek ArtWalk<br />
Salmon creek, 10am-5pm, free, 707-875-9609<br />
APRIL 30 – MAY 1<br />
Bodega Bay Fishermen’s Festival<br />
Westside Park, Bodega Bay, 10am-5pm, 707-875-3866<br />
MAY 1<br />
Classic Car Cruise-Ins Sunday<br />
at B.R. Cohn <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />
classic car enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their own cars!<br />
glen ellen, 11am-4pm, free, www.brcohn.com, 800-330-4064<br />
MAY 1<br />
Anaba <strong>Wine</strong>’s 1st Annual <strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Country</strong><br />
Wino Hoedown<br />
landa Vineyard, Sonoma, 12-3pm, $10/members, $35<br />
www.anabawines.com, 707-996-4188<br />
MAY 1<br />
How to Make Pizza at Viansa <strong>Wine</strong>ry<br />
Sonoma, 1pm, $20/members, $30, www.viansa.com, 707-935-4717<br />
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