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Join us for a virtual wine and cheese tasting featuring our founder, Justin Baldwin, and James Beard Award-winning author and expert on wine and cheese pairings, Laura Werlin. The tasting will include three exceptional JUSTIN wines paired with a mouthwatering cheese plate. Date & Time: April 23rd at 6:00pm PDT Where: Facebook Live – @JUSTINWINE Tasting Pack Includes: Wines: 2020 Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Reserve Malbec 2018 SAVANT Cheese: Mt. Tam Triple Cream Cow Cheese – Cowgirl Creamery Dry Monterey Jack Cheese – Vella Cheese Company Midnight Moon Goat Cheese – Cypress Grove Accompaniments: Crackers & Cornichons – Trois Petits Cochons Fig Spread – Dalmatia Order your pack by April 11th and use promo code CHEESE for free shipping.

Take a virtual Pinot Road Trip with Dutton-Goldfield as we taste through some of our Pinots that just scored 95+ points: 2017 Azaya Ranch (Petaluma Gap), Devil’s Gulch (Marin County), Freestone Hill (Russian River Valley) and Emerald Ridge (Green Valley).

Roger Bower, the owner and visionary behind Crown Point, purchased the property after recognizing its potential to produce world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. Crown Point is a true vanguard in the region, crafting premium wines that will rival the best throughout the world. Our winemaking team reflects our pursuit of excellence. Philippe Melka, of Napa and Bordeaux fame, guides our every step. Our winemaker, Simon Faury, earned his Master’s Degree in Viticulture and Enology from the University of Bordeaux and has since worked in some of the most prestigious wine regions in the world, including Barolo, Bordeaux, Yarra Valley, Mendoza and Napa Valley. We are grateful to have received 97+ points from the most prestigious wine critics and continue our quest for perfection in this beautiful and unique valley. Join us for an intimate tour of this special place.

In celebration of J. Lohr’s recent Green Medal Leader Award, Co-owner and CEO Steve Lohr is joined by President/COO Jeff Meier in a discussion of J. Lohr’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and the best practices that inform J. Lohr’s winemaking craft. Get ready for a bit of sustainability trivia to cap off your learnings! All events are open to ages 21+. Featured Wines: 2017 J. Lohr Shotwell Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 J. Lohr Tower Road Petite Sirah Join us on instagram.com/jlohrwines for this virtual tasting event.

You’re invited to our version of a virtual Happy Hour, a very Merry Hour (or 40 minutes to be exact). We will be holding a Merry Hour every other Friday starting on May 15th. Join our Merry Edwards tasting room hosts and certified sommeliers Michael Ferrara and Korina Heller to drink wine and be Merry. They will be answering any of your food pairing, wine or vineyard-related questions all while enjoying Merry Edwards world-renowned wines. To reserve your spot, please email korina@nullmerryedwards.com with the date(s) of the events you are interested in. Korina will confirm your reservation and email you a unique Zoom link for the event. (Don’t be left empty-handed for Merry Hour: restock your cellar or wine fridge so you can sip along with us!)

Louis M. Martini Winery Winemaker, Michael Eddy, hosts a Friday Happy Hour on Louis M. Martini’s Instagram @louismmartiniwinery every Friday at 4pm PST where viewers can learn about our commitment to crafting excellent Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley. Michael discusses anything from our single vineyard wines to how to best store, serve and drink aged Napa Cabernet.

Our Napa Valley wineries are also hosting weekly virtual tastings. William Hill Estate Winery Winemaker, Mark Williams, hosts “Bottles from the Bench” on William Hill’s Instagram at @williamhillestatewinery every Friday at 3:30pm PST, where viewers can discover our rich and expressive Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux wines from select vineyards in Napa Valley.

Every Saturday at 3pm, Executive Chef Jeffery Russell hosts a fun, informative live cooking demo pairing Louis M. Martini wines that will have your mouth watering in minutes. Inspired by a new wine each week, this series provides a personal peek at our Napa-inspired culinary program.

JCB LIVE Happy Hour. Experience the world of wine with vintner Jean-Charles Boisset & special guests every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:00PM PT and Saturday at 4:00PM PT through the month of May. JCB explores art, design, fashion, architecture, history, nature, food, great chefs and the finest things in life. See: https://my.boissetcollection.com/events

Join ‘Sip and Cook’ Facebook Live chats with Justin and Eileen Boeger Sundays in May at 5 pm as they make a meal, appetizer or dessert and sip El Dorado wines from Boeger Winery the Sierra Foothills. Recipes posted in advance on Facebook.

Each Sunday at 3pm PST on @jwinery, Executive Chef Carl Shelton hosts an informative live cooking demo while pairing our J Vineyards & Winery wines with his exceptional Sonoma-inspired cuisine. Paired with a new wine each week, you’ll discover new techniques and learn recipes from Chef Carl Shelton’s personal collection while getting a peek at our award-winning wine-and-food pairing program.

Join J winemaker Nicole Hitchcock every Friday at 3:00pm for a live, virtual tasting on Instagram Live @jwinery. Nicole goes in-depth and gets interactive tasting through J’s finest wines and her favorite picks. Nicole will answer all your questions about J’s sparkling wine, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris!

Save on shipping with curbside pickup at AVV. Click, pick and place your order at shop.avvwine.com – select curbside pickup for no charge shipping – then call us at 707-433-7209 to schedule your Mon – Fri pickup from 10am to 5pm.

The Far Niente Family of Wineries is now offering custom online virtual tastings. During this complimentary experience, one of the talented wine educators from Far Niente will walk you through a personally curated selection of wines.

We have curated an elegant tasting of Knights Bridge wines that represent the character and personality of our Knights Valley Estate. Our Virtual Tasting Sampler includes one bottle of our 2018 KB Estate Sauvignon Blanc, a half bottle of our 2015 Pont De Chevalier Chardonnay and a half bottle of our 2015 Knights Bridge Cabernet from Knights Valley. These sample packs are offered at $95, temperature controlled ground shipping included, or you may choose your own selection from our current releases and library wines. Simply make a purchase and then schedule a tasting appointment for a day and time that works best for you.

El Dorado Wines presents El Dorado Edge virtual tastings each Monday evening on Facebook Live, with each episode taking an edgy dive into a different sub-region of the Sierra Foothills AVA. There are many wine growing regions in California, in fact, the world! Each one has a unique attribute or specialty the region is known for. A new interactive video series called El Dorado EDGE will explore the El Dorado wine region giving viewers the chance to discover what makes this edgy region tick! Hosted by Russ Reyes from Kilt & Cork, Mondays at 7pm right here on Facebook.

Experience Chateau Montelena from the comforts of home with a virtual wine tasting. Connect with one of our live hosts for an appointment tailored to your personal wine preferences. This event is ongoing. full details.

Since we can’t welcome you to the winery at this time, we are excited to invite you into our winery kitchen – virtually! Throughout the month of May, Chef Jamie will teach you how you to make delicious ricotta gnocchi, a current dish that is part of our Chef’s Pairing gourmet wine pairing experience. A wine educator will also join him to discuss wine pairings and to answer any of your questions. Visit our website for dates and details!

Virtually join us at Clif Family Winery in Napa Valley! While we are safely social distancing, enjoy a virtual wine tasting with a Clif Family Wine Educator. Choose from two Food & Wine Tasting Kits featuring our small production wines and pairings with our Clif Family Napa Valley artisan products.

Join the Palmaz team live each Wednesday at 4 p.m. for The Wine Stream – at bit.ly/3cggaPj – where they’ll be sharing memories from 20 years of winemaking in the Napa Valley and previewing a selection of specially chosen wines that will soon be available. Join them for a 30-minute respite and uncork one of your favorite Palmaz Vineyards bottlings during this occasion.

Join us to talk shop about Santa Barbara County Wines every Thursday at 5:00 PM. Hosted by SAMsARA staff with new topics each week! We’ll talk shop about Santa Barbara County Wines. Follow along @samsarawineco on Instagram to find out the latest news and updates!

Spend some time each week with Jason Joyce, winemaker for Calcareous, tasting and comparing the 2017 and the 2088 Kate’s Vineyard Zinfandel’s. Follow Jason showcasing his winemaking techniques on video. Navigate to the website and watch his VLOG videos.

Take advantage of shipping specials then join Winemaker & Proprietor Daniel Daou and Master Sommelier Fred Dame on Instagram Live to explore their collection of renowned wines. Follow Daou’s Instagram for links to pre-purchase wines. This exclusive experience is not to be missed! Takes place every Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Follow and tune in to @daniel.j.daou.

Meet-up virtually with Elise Herrera, Director of Hospitality and Tim Small, Tasting Room Manager every Thursday. Broken Earth will feature a different wine each week that you will explore with the dynamic duo. Come by the tasting room to pick-up your wines and take-home a grab & go meal prepared fresh by their executive chef!

Enjoy a LIVE Instagram Happy Hour with Katherine Daou as your host, who will chat with a different guest each Friday.

Écluse will be featuring 1-2 wines per week, with a Happy Hour Six Pack for guests to purchase if they’d like to taste through the upcoming wines with winemaker Anthony La Duca. All wines will be available on our website after our Happy Hour Six Pack special ends. If people don’t have the selected wines we’re focusing on at home, we encourage guests to open other Ecluse wines from their cellar and ask questions on those as well throughout the virtual Happy Hour with Anthony. The tastings take place on Fridays at 4 pm on Facebook Live.

Two tasting experiences offered daily through Zoom. You get to choose the wine(s) that you wish to taste and talk about. Choose something from your cellar or purchase from our current offerings and you can invite your friends! Limited to 4 couples, this is a fun and educational experience tailored to the wines you wish to focus on.

Each week, members of the Le Vigne team will feature two wines in complimentary and interactive tasting experience. Connect face-to-virtual-face via Zoom or join in on the comments section during the simultaneous Facebook Live streaming of the tasting. Reservations are required for the Zoom meetings and are limited to eight guests. Pre-purchase the wines to taste alongside the winemakers, tasting room manager, cheese expert, and other Le Vigne staff. Cheese pairings for each wine are also available for purchase. Visit the website for current specials and for more information about how to participate in these unique weekly events! Takes place every Wednesday at 4 pm on Zoom and Facebook Live.

Take part in the new interactive Peachy Canyon virtual webinars. Taste alongside Josh and Jake Beckett as they come to you live from the wine cellar, vineyards, and more! Explore their new release wines and some older gems pulled from the library. Purchase wine in advance for an elevated experience. Takes place Thursdays at 1 pm PST via Zoom and Instagram Live.

Tolosa Winery in San Luis Obispo presents Technical Thursdays via Instagram Live or Facebook Live each week, in which winemaker Frederic Delivert takes virtual guests to a new section of the vineyard and winery to explore the winery’s farming and production methods.

Join us for a Virtual Wine Tasting with Justin Baldwin! Taste through our 2019 Sauvignon Blanc, 2017 TRILATERAL, and 2017 Reserve Malbec, in this one-hour tasting with our suggested pairings below! Date: Friday, May 8th Time: 5:00 PDT Where: Instagram Live -@justinwine Order your tasting pack by May 5th and use promo code JUSTINSHIP to receive free shipping! For questions, please reach out to the JUSTIN Wine Society by phone at 805.591.3200 or at WINESOCIETY@nullJUSTINWINE.COM Please note – for legal reasons, we cannot ship this pack to the following states: AL, AR, DE, ID, IN, KY, LA, MS, MT, NJ, OH, OK, RI, SC, UT, VT, WY

JOIN LANDMARK’S INAUGURAL LIVE VIRTUAL WINE TASTING LED BY WINEMAKER GREG STACH ON FRIDAY, MAY 1 WHAT? • Taste through three award-winning Landmark wines, learn about Greg’s winemaking philosophy, and ask questions during a live Q&A HOW? • Step One: Follow Landmark Wines on Instagram @landmarkwine • Step Two: To experience the wine with Greg in real time, order your Tasting Pack by April 28. Two-day shipping included with promo code LANDMARKSHIP. WHEN? • Friday, May 1, 5:00–6:00pm PDT on Instagram Live (@landmarkwine)

Session 4 // Italian Varietals in Amador County. Join Lorenzo Muslia, Sommelier, Andis National Sales Manager and resident Italian along with Andis Wine Maker, Mark Fowler, as we dive into Italian varietals, tasting some Amador classics as well as lesser known varietals. Find out how our ’17 Barbera d’Amador led Wine Business Monthly to feature Andis Wines as 2019’s “Hot Brand” to follow! Wines: ‘19 Cuvée Blanc, ‘17 Barbera d’ Amador, ‘17 Schioppettino

Session 5 // Appreciating all Shapes and Colors. Join Mark Fowler, Andis Wine Maker and Lorenzo Muslia, Andis National Sales Manager as we explain the different shapes, colors and closures of wine bottles. Why are wine bottle shapes so different? Is it really okay to buy a bottle with a screw cap? We answer all these questions while tasting through a selection of Andis Wines. Wines: ‘17 Cabernet Franc, ‘16 Estate Zinfandel, ‘19 Cuvée Blanc & ‘18 Sauvignon Blanc – Codevilla Vineyard

Session 3 // White Wines of Andis. Join Mark Fowler, Andis Wine Maker and Lorenzo Muslia, Andis National Sales Manager on Zoom as we taste through a series of white varietals produced by Andis. Lorenzo and Mark will discuss the history of Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc in Amador County and how Andis helped save Semillon from disappearing from the valley. Wines: ‘18 Sauvignon Blanc, ‘18 Sauvignon Blanc- Codevilla Vineyard, ‘18 Semillon

Session 2 – The Unique History of Zinfandel in Amador County. Join us on Zoom as Andis Wine Maker, Mark Fowler and Andis National Sales Manager, Lorenzo Muslia discuss the origins of Zinfandel in Amador County and how we came to have one of the oldest documented Zinfandel Vineyards in California, The Original Grandpére! Discover the different expressions of Zinfandel in our Estate Rose, Estate Zinfandel and our OGP Zinfandel. Wines:‘19 Rosé, ‘16 E Zinfandel, ‘16 OGP

Highly acclaimed winemaker, Tara Gomez will join us to talk about the Santa Ynez Valley and how it translates to special wine. The lineup is bundled and named, “Blending the Elements” and be found on their website shop. 2018 T’aya 2015 Spe’y 2014 Kalaš

Winery Chef, Jamie Prouten, will be hosting a virtual cooking class to teach you how to make Mother’s Day Brunch for you and your family! He will be joined by one of our wine educators who will answer your live Q & A questions and also talk about wine pairings for your meal. We will be live streaming on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. The class will be available permanently as posts on both Facebook and YouTube for those who miss it live. Chef will be preparing the following menu: -Signature Rolled Omelet with Laura Chenel Goat Cheese, Micro Greens and Round Pond Spanish Olive Oil paired with our Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc -Smoked Salmon & Avocado Toast with Pickled Onion, Radish, Arugula, Meyer Lemon Oil and Trout Roe on Grilled Levain Bread paired with our with Proprietary White Blend -Steak and Eggs Hash with Garden Herb Chimichurri paired with our Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

1.Order one (or a few) of our Virtual Tasting Packs for delivery to your door. 2.After purchase, return to this page to register for your tasting. 3.Join us on Zoom for a guided tasting of the wines and an update of what’s happening at the ranch. 4.Encourage your friends to join! We will provide all the instructions and computer support you’ll need, so don’t worry about your technical abilities! Make it a party! We can host a tasting exclusively for your group of friends or family. Just call Whitney at 707.965.4528 to coordinate.

1.Order one (or a few) of our Virtual Tasting Packs for delivery to your door. 2.After purchase, return to this page to register for your tasting. 3.Join us on Zoom for a guided tasting of the wines and an update of what’s happening at the ranch. 4.Encourage your friends to join! We will provide all the instructions and computer support you’ll need, so don’t worry about your technical abilities! Make it a party! We can host a tasting exclusively for your group of friends or family. Just call Whitney at 707.965.4528 to coordinate.

1.Order one (or a few) of our Virtual Tasting Packs for delivery to your door. 2.After purchase, return to this page to register for your tasting. 3.Join us on Zoom for a guided tasting of the wines and an update of what’s happening at the ranch. 4.Encourage your friends to join! We will provide all the instructions and computer support you’ll need, so don’t worry about your technical abilities! Make it a party! We can host a tasting exclusively for your group of friends or family. Just call Whitney at 707.965.4528 to coordinate.

1.Order one (or a few) of our Virtual Tasting Packs for delivery to your door. 2.After purchase, return to this page to register for your tasting. 3.Join us on Zoom for a guided tasting of the wines and an update of what’s happening at the ranch. 4.Encourage your friends to join! We will provide all the instructions and computer support you’ll need, so don’t worry about your technical abilities! Make it a party! We can host a tasting exclusively for your group of friends or family. Just call Whitney at 707.965.4528 to coordinate.

1.Order one (or a few) of our Virtual Tasting Packs for delivery to your door. 2.After purchase, return to this page to register for your tasting. 3.Join us on Zoom for a guided tasting of the wines and an update of what’s happening at the ranch. 4.Encourage your friends to join! We will provide all the instructions and computer support you’ll need, so don’t worry about your technical abilities! Make it a party! We can host a tasting exclusively for your group of friends or family. Just call Whitney at 707.965.4528 to coordinate.

1.Order one (or a few) of our Virtual Tasting Packs for delivery to your door. 2.After purchase, return to this page to register for your tasting. 3.Join us on Zoom for a guided tasting of the wines and an update of what’s happening at the ranch. 4.Encourage your friends to join! We will provide all the instructions and computer support you’ll need, so don’t worry about your technical abilities! Make it a party! We can host a tasting exclusively for your group of friends or family. Just call Whitney at 707.965.4528 to coordinate.

1.Order one (or a few) of our Virtual Tasting Packs for delivery to your door. 2.After purchase, return to this page to register for your tasting. 3.Join us on Zoom for a guided tasting of the wines and an update of what’s happening at the ranch. 4.Encourage your friends to join! We will provide all the instructions and computer support you’ll need, so don’t worry about your technical abilities! Make it a party! We can host a tasting exclusively for your group of friends or family. Just call Whitney at 707.965.4528 to coordinate.

HOW IT WORKS Order one (or a few) of our Virtual Tasting Packs for delivery to your door. After purchase, return to this page to register for your tasting. Join us on Zoom for a guided tasting of the wines and an update of what’s happening at the ranch. Encourage your friends to join! We will provide all the instructions and computer support you’ll need, so don’t worry about your technical abilities! Make it a party! We can host a tasting exclusively for your group of friends or family. Just call Whitney at 707.965.4528 to coordinate.

Join us for Spring SIPPING Thursday April 30th at 4:00 p.m. LIVE VIRTUAL TASTING Featuring our 2019 Rosè of Pinot Noir & 2018 Chardonnay Hosted by Winemaker Ashley Herzberg & Nicole Bacigalupi

1.Order one (or a few) of our Virtual Tasting Packs for delivery to your door. 2.After purchase, return to this page to register for your tasting. 3.Join us on Zoom for a guided tasting of the wines and an update of what’s happening at the ranch. 4.Encourage your friends to join! We will provide all the instructions and computer support you’ll need, so don’t worry about your technical abilities! Make it a party! We can host a tasting exclusively for your group of friends or family. Just call Whitney at 707.965.4528 to coordinate.

Since we were unable to have our famous Spring Paella wine release party at our Terra Alta Vineyard we wanted to bring the new Spanish white wines to you virtually. We will be tasting through with Markus Bokisch & our winemaker, Elyse Perry. Rich DeCola, our Tasting Room Manager & resident mixologist will walk you through his famous sangria with Bokisch Albarino. Our virtual happy hour & meet and greet will start at 4:30pm & our tasting journey will officially begin at 5:00pm. This offer will be available for the first 100 people that email salutclub@nullbokisch.wine or call the tasting room (209) 642-8880 to be added to the list! Taste & sip with us… Head to bokischvineyards.com to purchase the wine to enjoy along the way and head to lizbokisch.com to find the full recipe for the sangria.

1.Order one (or a few) of our Virtual Tasting Packs for delivery to your door. 2.After purchase, return to this page to register for your tasting. 3.Join us on Zoom for a guided tasting of the wines and an update of what’s happening at the ranch. 4.Encourage your friends to join! We will provide all the instructions and computer support you’ll need, so don’t worry about your technical abilities! Make it a party! We can host a tasting exclusively for your group of friends or family. Just call Whitney at 707.965.4528 to coordinate.

Irreverent and Informative. On Facebook, Instagram and NHVino.com/watch Three wines are pre-selected, available for purchase but not necessary to enjoy the show. Scott Klann, winemaker and owner, and his fiery daughter Sydney, sample the wines, pick on each other, eat a paired dish prepared by wife/mom Melanie. Participants ask questions – most about wine, some not.

1.Order one (or a few) of our Virtual Tasting Packs for delivery to your door. 2.After purchase, return to this page to register for your tasting. 3.Join us on Zoom for a guided tasting of the wines and an update of what’s happening at the ranch. 4.Encourage your friends to join! We will provide all the instructions and computer support you’ll need, so don’t worry about your technical abilities! Make it a party! We can host a tasting exclusively for your group of friends or family. Just call Whitney at 707.965.4528 to coordinate.

1.Order one (or a few) of our Virtual Tasting Packs for delivery to your door. 2.After purchase, return to this page to register for your tasting. 3.Join us on Zoom for a guided tasting of the wines and an update of what’s happening at the ranch. 4.Encourage your friends to join! We will provide all the instructions and computer support you’ll need, so don’t worry about your technical abilities! Make it a party! We can host a tasting exclusively for your group of friends or family. Just call Whitney at 707.965.4528 to coordinate.

1.Order one (or a few) of our Virtual Tasting Packs for delivery to your door. 2.After purchase, return to this page to register for your tasting. 3.Join us on Zoom for a guided tasting of the wines and an update of what’s happening at the ranch. 4.Encourage your friends to join! We will provide all the instructions and computer support you’ll need, so don’t worry about your technical abilities! Make it a party! We can host a tasting exclusively for your group of friends or family. Just call Whitney at 707.965.4528 to coordinate.

1.Order one (or a few) of our Virtual Tasting Packs for delivery to your door. 2.After purchase, return to this page to register for your tasting. 3.Join us on Zoom for a guided tasting of the wines and an update of what’s happening at the ranch. 4.Encourage your friends to join! We will provide all the instructions and computer support you’ll need, so don’t worry about your technical abilities! Make it a party! We can host a tasting exclusively for your group of friends or family. Just call Whitney at 707.965.4528 to coordinate.

Join us every Wednesday at 4pm(PDT) on IG Live for Wine Wednesdays with Chris & Jamie Benziger! We will be alternating each week between Benziger & Imagery wines. Wednesday. April 29th: Imagery: Mother’s Day Picks – 2017 White Burgundy – 2016 Gee eS eM – 2018 Sauvignon Blanc Shop all our Wine Wednesday picks and get $1 two-day shipping using code IGLIVE. Here is the link to shop all our wine selections: https://www.imagerywinery.com/store/?view=products&slug=wine-wednesdays

In this time of social distancing there is pleasure and comfort in wine. Our Digital Cocktail Party can bridge the distance and bring you together with friends and family. Calendar a date and time, and we will send a bottle (or more!) of Knights Bridge wines to your friends and loved ones around the country who are sheltering in place. This experience creates an opportunity to connect and celebrate with your friends and family.

We have curated an elegant tasting of Knights Bridge wines that represent the character and personality of our Knights Valley Estate. Our Virtual Tasting Sampler includes one bottle of our 2018 KB Estate Sauvignon Blanc, a half bottle of our 2015 Pont De Chevalier Chardonnay and a half bottle of our 2015 Knights Bridge Cabernet from Knights Valley. These sample packs are offered at $95, shipping included, or you may choose your own selection from our current releases and library wines. Simply make a purchase and then schedule a tasting appointment for a day and time that works best for you.

Join Riverbench’s Director of Hospitality, Danae Smith, for a live tasting of our May 2020 wine club allocation. Danae will lead participants through a tasting of the following wines, which will be released to our club members: 2018 Reserve Chardonnay 2017 Clone 115 Pinot Noir 2017 Blanc de Noirs Streaming live from the vineyard tasting room, she’ll touch on tasting notes and food pairing ideas for each wine, then answer your questions during and following the broadcast.

Far Niente Family of Wineries offers a personally curated, private virtual wine tasting to provide guests with the opportunity to ask pressing wine related questions while learning more about the wines and winery. Guests may enjoy wine from their cellar or purchase from the winery prior to their preferred date and time of tasting.

Join us on Facebook & Instagram Live, from the comfort of your own home, for an interactive food & wine pairing with Winemaker Micole Moore & Teri Kerns from Ramona Ranch Winery, along with Chef John Little and Cathi from Farmhouse 78. We will be talking in detail about the wine, Ramona Ranch Aglianico, and pairing it with each course described by Chef John! There will be time for questions and comments during the event. Menu: Appetizer: Wild Mushroom Pâté, pickled onion and arugula, sliced baguette Entrée: Grilled Wild Boar & Wagyu Beef Meatloaf, with roasted heirloom tomato compote, bed of wilted kale, White Cheddar Pappardelle Mac n’ Cheese Dessert: Mixed Berry Cobbler, oatmeal cookie crunch crumble How to Order: – Order Online by 5 PM Friday: https://www.farmhouse78.com/menus/#date-night-in – Call in order by 5 PM Friday: (760) 782-2729 – Orders must be prepaid.

Boisset Collection is rolling out additional virtual online sessions with special guests, including a second Wine.com tasting—this time with singer/songwriter John Legend—on May 6. Legend collaborates with Jean-Charles and Raymond Vineyards to taste and discuss his LVE: Legend Vineyard Exclusive line of wines. Join singer, songwriter, humanitarian and philanthropist, John Legend, and Franco-American wine entrepreneur Jean-Charles Boisset for an incredible tasting of their rosé wines from France. Wine.com host Gwendolyn Osborn will moderate the conversation between these powerhouse guests as they taste two delicious rosés: a French Sparkling and a Côtes de Provence still wine. We’ll also discuss the inspiration behind LVE and insider info on how these legends enjoy their rosé. Order your bottles today to taste along and participate in this unique event: http://www.wine.com/TasteLVE

Fri. April 24th at 2pm PDT, we’re hosting a Buck Shack Virtual Tasting! Join Joy and Clay as they answer your questions and discuss Bourbon Barrel Aging, life in Lake County, and whatever else comes to mind while sipping on some Buck Shack! Tune in and we’ll sweeten the deal with some special pricing on these bold, unapologetic wines.

Save 10% on 6+ bottles, or save 15% on 12+ bottles. Shipping discounts available at vinarobles.com. Use code STAYSAFE. Wine sales are available via phone 805-227-4812 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and online 24/7.

Come take a peek behind the curtain of Paso Robles Wine Country and “hangout” with some of Paso’s personalities. This casual Zoom meet-up has no agenda, no motive to sell you anything, nor a script. Paso is a tight-knit community, so naturally, panelists are not only colleagues, but friends specially selected for the show theme. Topics may include what’s happening in the cellar or vineyard, how they approach food pairings, the importance of organic farming, experimental vessels, and more. Disclaimer: Conversations may digress to the proverbial shooting of the ….. Paso Wine Zoom Hangouts will include three personalities joining in from the cellar, winery, home, or vineyard. Happening every Friday and Wednesday from 3 – 4 pm and hosted by Paso Wine’s own Christopher Taranto. Come hangout and see what’s up in Paso.

Sip along as winemaker Ted Henry tastes through our new releases of 2019 Riesling, 2019 Estate Sauvignon Blanc and 2019 Estate Pinot Noir Rose.

Each Thursday winemaker Laura Díaz Muñoz invites you for a virtual tasting. April 30th she will be tasting 2014 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014 Cabernet Franc, and 2014 Merlot. Secure your wines and register for the event on our website!

Each Thursday winemaker Laura Díaz Muñoz invites you for a virtual tasting. April 23rd she will be tasting 2017 1886 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017 Napa Valley Cabernet, and 2017 Portrait.

Join Tolosa Winemaker Frederic Delivert and your favorite Estate Hosts for a Virtual Tasting Experience. Take a lunch break to escape to wine country! Each week we will taste and discuss a new wine. Fred will answer questions at the end of the experience, so send them his way. Join the Virtual Experiences through the following Platforms: Instagram Live- @tolosawinery Facebook Live- @tolosawine Zoom Tasting Tuesdays Meeting 12pm, ID 180 054 559 | PW 270490

Winemaker Peter Ficklin begins this Port series with introductions of Ficklin Vineyards most-awarded Ports. Join him to review OldVine Tinta, Aged 10-Years Tawny, and a Vintage as he discusses flavors and processes. Learn what differentiates styles and identify your favorites. Peter will provide an overview of how Port differs from other wines through blending, fortification, and aging. Relax with his approachable style and discuss silky and velvety textures, fruit, spice, brightness, and warmth. Purchase samples in advance for this rare experience to taste with Peter, a recipient of California State Fair’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Questions accepted following presentation.

Sauvignon Blanc is Lake County’s flagship varietal – it grows beautifully in the region’s abundant sunshine and clean mountain air. Winemakers understand why Lake County produces some of California’s most delicious Sauvignon Blanc, and now you can too. Join three Lake County Sauvignon Blanc producers as they come together to lead you through a tasting of their wines and discuss the region and why it’s an ideal location to grow this varietal. Speakers include: Derek Holstein, Consulting Winemaker, Chacewater Winery, Joy Merrilees, Director of Winemaking and Production, Shannon Ridge Family of Wines, Adam Forni, Co-owner, Dancing Crow Vineyards

Join Alpha Omega Winemaker Henrik Poulsen and Alpha Omega Vineyard Manager Joel Antonio when they sit down with Alpha Omega Virtual Ambassador Barrett Spiegel for a few Final Finals and a fun recap of the week’s events in the Alpha Omega cellar and vineyards. During this weekly segment, part of Alpha Omega’s Live at 5 series, the trio uncorks the 2017 vintage of Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon Cordes Vineyard. View on Alpha Omega’s Instagram Live, @aowinery.

One of our longest-running Cakebread traditions it our annual Rubaiyat Day celebration, held the first weekend of each May to celebrate the release of our favorite summer grilling wine. This year we’re taking the celebration online with a virtual celebration of our 2018 vintage. Tune in to Facebook Live for a virtual grill off, featuring fun, food and grilling tips from the Cakebread team, coming to you live from our backyards. Facebook.com/CakebreadCellars/Live

Italics Winegrowers is now offering a private, interactive in-home virtual tasting experience that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home. The experience is rather simple; select the current release wine flight, send us the guest names, and we will provide the tasting menu and wine notes to follow along and taste with one of our team members, LIVE! There are two options for the current release wine flights, there is a 3-bottle red flight for $195 and a 6-bottle kit, which includes 5 wines for the flight plus a bonus dinner wine, for $375. This event is private for you and your guests.

While we absolutely LOVE the Russian River Valley, Sonoma County boasts many other world-class grape growing regions that we are also thrilled to make delectable wines from. As such, the Gary Farrell team has assembled a curated selection of wines, from vineyards just a bit outside our valley home for you to explore and enjoy. In our newest virtual tasting offering, Estate Sommeliers Tiffany Kuhn and Kevin Patterson will lead a small group through the collection, encouraging guest participation as we all find ways to create community and stay connected from the comfort and safety of our homes. After booking your chosen date and time, you will receive an email confirmation as well as a phone call with further instructions on how to participate. Please note that the time for this experience is 4:00pm PST.

Ever wanted to drink with a sommelier and pick their brain with your wine queries? Who would have thought that chance would come to the comfort of your couch? Join Estate Sommeliers Tiffany Kuhn and Kevin Patterson as we open a bottle and host a casual happy hour-style virtual tasting. Any questions you have about wine, this is your chance! We’ll share stories of wine and staying sane during this time, and perhaps feature some special guests? After booking your chosen date and time, you will receive an email confirmation as well as a phone call with further instructions on how to participate. Please note that the time for this experience is 4:00pm PST.

Join us online for Francis Ford Coppola Winery virtual tasting and educational series with winemaking, culinary and gardening experts! April 17: Gardening: What to Plant Now April 24: Pitagora Wine Tasting + How to Spruce up your Mac & Cheese or Ramen May 1: Director’s Cut Pinot Noir Tasting & An Insider’s Look at Label Art Join on IGTV or Facebook Watch Every session kicks off at 5:30 p.m. PST For penny shipping on participating Francis Ford Coppola Coppola Winery wines, use code ‘VIRTUAL’ at www.TheFamilyCoppola.com/en/store. To find Francis Ford Coppola Coppola Winery wines near you, visit our product locator at the link below: www.TheFamilyCoppola.com/en/product-locator

Join Cuda Ridge winemaker on Zoom to discuss and compare our 2016 Petit Verdot and 2016 Estate Petit Verdot. If you’d like to taste along with us, we have a discounted 2 pack available for online purchase at www.cudaridgewines.com/shop/ or curbside pickup at the tasting room Fri-Sun, 12:00 – 4:00. To join use zoom link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/323368879 or zoom ID: 323-368-879

Order by phone (805.238.4112), online (www.hopefamilywines.com) or by email (tara@nullhfwines.com) and receive penny shipping for all orders of 3 bottles or more.

Save on home delivery – order or2 more bottles and we’ll ship for $1 per bottle plus $1 order processing fee. Choose from any bottle on shop.avvwine.com – some wines are limited. Large selection of variety packs as well, plus we have recipes online for the perfect pairing. *Home Delivery Offer Restrictions: Valid for wines shipped in the continental US, this offer does not apply to wines shipped to AK or HI. Minimum order of 2 bottles to qualify for the $1 per bottle shipping on 750ml / 375ml bottles. Magnums are $2 per bottle, 3L are $4 per bottle. Wines packed in wood boxes are subject to additional shipping costs – see product for details. Each order will be charged a $1 processing fee. Monthly wine club shipments, prior orders or other special promotions excluded from this offer. This offer applies to orders placed today thru April 1, 2020.

Laissez les bon temps rouler and travel on down to the bayou with this month’s brunch theme, New Orleans Jazz! Featured dishes will include Cajun shrimp and grits, paired with a “Westside 75,” our modern twist on the classic French cocktail.

Experience the flavors and sounds of the Caribbean with this Cuban-themed finale to our 2020 brunch series. We have created a delicious Sauvignon Blanc “mojito” as this month’s themed beverage.

Inspired by the beach culture of Southern California, come enjoy some brunch-style tacos! Our featured wine cocktail will be the Pink Sunrise, an original concoction using our popular Rose of Pinot Noir.

The Lake County Winery Association invites you to jump into Leap Year with Barrels & Verticals! This fourth annual event is your opportunity to sample wines from the barrel and vertical tastings of several varietals. Some wineries will offer “futures” on their barrel samples. This is a chance to purchase wine now and then return to the winery when the wine is bottled. Keep in mind to make reservations at your favorite Lake County restaurant afterwards.

Join us this Friday for live music with Dan & the ZimmerMen! Dan & the Zimmermen are an original trio consisting of Dan Zimmerman on guitar, Matt Perko on drums, and Santino Tafarella on bass. The band performs Zimmerman’s original instrumental music, including a blend of jazz, rock, country, and funk with ambient textures. The compositions create moods which the group express through interpretation and improvisation.

Enjoy a Pre-dinner candlelight tasting at Alma Rosa Tasting room. Small cheese plates available, special tasting menu and gift with purchase of our Sparkling Brut. Walk ins welcome, reservations suggested. 805-688-9090 Ext 103 www.almarosawinery.com

In celebration of the day that keeps our calendars – and our kitchens – aligned with the seasons, the Cakebread Cellars Resident Chefs have invited three of our favorite game purveyors to present a menu that leaps, hops and waddles! Chris Hughes of Broken Arrow Ranch, Mark Pasternak of Devil’s Gulch Ranch and Jim Reichardt of Sonoma County Poultry will be on hand to share the history of their properties and the practices that helped them become leading purveyors for fine dining establishments in Napa Valley and beyond. Paired with Leap Year vintages of Cakebread Cellars wines, the experience will have you jumping for joy!

Discover your palate, as Master Sommelier Bob Bath presents an insightful afternoon on wine sensory and wine pairings. We’ll be turning our tank room into a classroom, as Bob helps you dive deeper into 3 unique flights of wine that tell the story of Tolosa, each vintage and our winemaker, Frederic Delivert’s style. After class, we’ll enjoy food pairings created especially for these flights on our Crush Pad. Tickets for this event are limited. Please call our Concierge at 805-782-0500, or click above to reserve your tickets.

Join us on March 7th for a special Wine Tasting with Dan Goldfield! Topic: What goes into a single-vineyard wine? There are many components that go into a single-vineyard wine as well as many decisions that impact the final bottling. In this sit-down tasting in our cellar, take a geeky dive with Dan Goldfield as we explore how different barrels and clones affect a finished wine. Next, we will taste through a line-up of single-vineyard pinots from 2014 and see how they’ve evolved. Special pricing will be available on these library wines so you can take them home today! Seminar and tasting are half-priced for DG Wine Club Members, otherwise $40 per person. Secure your tickets today, 6 max per reservation, limited to 40 attendees. Public Ticket $40, Wine Club Member Tickets $20

Paso Robles’ winemakers love to blend, mixing varieties to craft something unique and delicious. BlendFest celebrates these rule-breaking, unconventional wines throughout the weekend on the beautiful California Coast.

Visit a region that has been winemaking since the late 1800’s! Visitors can expect a unique local adventure with special activities beyond wine tasting including winery tours, live music concerts all weekend, food, shopping of local handcrafted gifts, beautiful scenic views and relaxing outdoor patio lounging.

Plan to taste and take home award-winning wines! Participating wineries will have a large selection of excellent wines to choose from, many with special pricing during the event.

Join the festivities with a ten-day extravaganza of events dedicated to our favorite crustacean, Mr. Crabby!  Shrug off those winter blues and indulge in fine seafood, wine, beer, and more. Enjoy family-style crab and and cioppino feeds, gourmet crab-themed dinners, crab and wine pairings, whale watching and crab fishing adventures.  There is a Wine Competition showcasing our sparkling liquid assets and the ever popular Crab Cake Cook-Off that highlights the talents of our county’s chefs.  Unplug with us in beautiful Mendocino County and stay a night or two, or even more, in some of the most unique lodging properties in Northern California!

Whether you’re a foodie with a passion for truffles, or a food voyager with a curiosity about one of the most exclusive foods in the world, the Napa Truffle Festival has something for you with programs that offer an opportunity to experience, explore and learn firsthand from experts about the gastronomy, science, history, mystery, and hunting and harvesting of the highly prized Périgord black truffle.

Your VIP access to explore nearly 15 of Napa Valley’s favorite wineries with unique curated experiences. This is nearly a $1000 value for only $75 per person!

• Wine & Food Pairings
• Behind the Scenes Winery & Cave Tours
• Learn the History of Each Winery
• Opportunities to Taste Rare Batch Wines

Ticket includes: 1oz Pour from each vintage: ♦ 2013 Estate Syrah Noir ♦ 2014 Estate Syrah Noir ♦ 2015 Estate Syrah Noir ♦ 2016 Estate Syrah Noir ♦ 2017 Estate Syrah Noir ♦ 2018 Estate Syrah Noir Light appetizers

November Elevation Tasting As a special treat to celebrate the end of another fruitful harvest, Gary Farrell is proud to feature an exclusive flight of library vintage wines for the month of November. Library Flight Join us as we taste through a curated selection of older-vintage wines, and discuss what makes our wine particularly conducive to extended cellar aging.

Join Cabernet producers of the Santa Cruz Mountains at House Family Vineyards in Saratoga for a reserve tasting and wine harvest dinner. The evening begins with a wine reception and silent auction – taste new releases as well as rare and older vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon & Bordeaux varietals produced from the Santa Cruz Mountains American Viticulture Area (AVA) as you bid on exclusive wine lots. Following the reception, enjoy local farm-to-table cuisine while looking out on the lights of Silicon Valley. Participating Wineries: Bates Ranch Burrell School Vineyards Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards Dorcich Family Vineyards Eden Estate Wines Fernwood Cellars House Family Vineyards Kathryn Kennedy Left Bend Winery Lexington Wine Co. Mount Eden Vineyards Ridge Vineyards Woodside Vineyards

The Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association presents the Taste of the Mountains Wine Walk on Saturday, December 7 in Downtown Menlo Park from 1-4:30pm. All ticket proceeds from the event will benefit the Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation. Enjoy wines from small, local boutique wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains poured in various designated tasting locations up and down Santa Cruz Avenue. Check in for your wristband, glass, and a map of the pouring locations – then enjoy an afternoon of tasting and discovering. Purchase your favorites from the bottle booth and stay downtown for a dinner or movie to follow!

Originally named “The Healdsburg Wine Country Half and 10k”, is a 13.1and 6.2 Mile course through Dry Creek Valley California ending with a dynamite Wine and Music Festival at Warm Springs visitors center at beautiful Lake Sonoma. Featuring some great food and music all the while showcasing some over 20 local wineries, this event is not one to miss!

The Organic Wine Trail showcases the certified organic vineyards and practices of the Santa Cruz Mountains and extends from Cupertino (Ridge Vineyards) and Saratoga (Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards), through Boulder Creek (Big Basin Vineyards) and Summit Road between Los Gatos and Soquel (Silver Mountain Vineyards) to Corralitos (Storrs Winery & Vineyards). The route can be split to make a nice day or weekend excursion, with excellent restaurants, picnicking, and fabulous mountain and coastal views along the way. It is a wonderful opportunity to explore the wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains, from Cupertino to Corralitos, while learning about the extra steps vineyards and wineries take to adhere to organic standards. All five wineries are open for California Wine Month with tastings on the weekends, and are open throughout the year as well. Some will offer tours. See organicwinetrail.org for information on each winery.

Join Karl Wente, 5th generation winemaker, for a very special evening as we celebrate the annual Harvest Season! Menu and details to come. 5:30PM Welcome Reception with Dinner beginning at 6pm $180 per guest. 15% off for Wente Wine Club Members. Space is limited and will sell out quickly. Reservations are required.

Join us as he takes the audience through a journey of his songbook while shining a light on deep cuts, hits and fan favorites. Taking to the stage with his guitar, a spinning wheel and his secret weapon, Aaron Tap, Nathanson strips back the show in order to help let the songs breathe a little easier, fall on our ears a little softer and envelope our hearts more fully.

Discover how wine is made and, of course, partake in tastings. Discover the gems of Spain’s Basque Country, including Bilbao, home to the Frank Gehry–designed Guggenheim Museum, and the stunning seaside resort, San Sebastián, before traveling to France’s wine capital, Bordeaux. Iconic châteaux, timeless vineyards and delicious wine tastings are plentiful as you visit Cadillac, Pauillac, Saint-Émilion, Libourne and Bourg. After cruising the Bordeaux region, experience the lure of the UNESCO Loire Valley before concluding your journey with an overnight stay in Paris. Learn a little, play a lot! This trip is perfect for everyone who enjoys French culture, luxury travel, and wine-led culinary experiences!

Join us as we travel into the heart of the chardonnay and nth degree vineyards and enjoy a tasting and pairing experience. Each guest will get to experience the wines and the learn how the team cares and nurtures the vines throughout the growing season and harvest. The Livermore Wine Trolley will pick us up from Posada. We will tour the Wente Family Estates vineyards with our winemaking team and a Winemakers Studio educator.For this club member event Chef Eduardo is opening up his restaurant exclusively for us! He will also be pairing multiple Winemakers Studio Lot Wines to enhance the cuisine he’s known for. This evening will be a delight of hospitality and warmth as we enjoy some of the best of Winemakers Studio wines and some surprises that you will not want to miss!

You are invited to visit four family wineries: Alexander Valley Vineyards, HANNA, White Oak and deLorimier in the heart of the renowned Alexander Valley – where Cab is King and competition keen!

As the magical village of Solvang celebrates Christmas Danish-style, Lucas & Lewellen will host a special tasting of Christmas wines paired to beautiful Christmas cheese selections with a special chocolate tasting. Enjoy the music of local carolers, a hot chocolate bar, pricing specials to help with your Christmas list, Christmas music, and the unforgettable Solvang JuleFest, subject of Time Magazine’s “Most Christmas-ey Town in the U.S.” Folks will take in the season at the small town Christmas ceremony on Friday, December 6th at 5 pm with Christmas music, dancing ballerinas, and Santa visits. Jule festivities will also include a Christmas Parade, VIP Candlelight Tours, and a Living Nativity on December 7th, a “Shop, Mingle, and Jingle” event on December 7th and 8th, and a “Jule Fest Wine & Beer Walk” on December 13th and 14th.

Lucas & Lewellen will once again be celebrating Valentines Day with their wine family, this year with a Sparkling Wine reception and Valentines Winemaker Dinner at the romantic Alisal River Grill. Royce Lewellen and Louis Lucas, who will be accompanied by their lovely Valentines, will share the background story on featured wines throughout the dinner showcasing impressive culinary pairings.