Napa Valley - September Events

• September 1 -- Madeleine Peyroux @ Napa Valley Opera House
  Live Music: The smoky-voiced songstress Madeleine Peyroux is known to her fans for intimately arranged covers of the early American blues and jazz repertoire – one who’s achieved critical notice and sales success with her signature ‘postmodernist coolness’ (LA Times). 1030 Main St., Napa
  Fee: $40 / $45 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372

• September 2 -- John Hiatt & The Combo @ Uptown Theatre
  Live Music: John Hiatt’s career as a performer and songwriter has spanned more than 30 years and his work has been covered by everyone from Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, BB King, and Bonnie Raitt to Iggy Pop, Three Dog Night and The Neville Brothers. 1350 Third St., Napa
  Fee: $45/55 Time: Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-259-0123

• September 2 -- Summer Sunday "Social" at Viader Vineyards
  Celebration: Join us for a casual party with the Viader family! Tickets include wine tasting & hors d'oeuvres. 1120 Deer Park Road, Deer Park CA
  Fee: $45/Wine Club & Futures Club Free Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707-963-3816

• September 4 -- Bela Fleck with the Marcus Roberts Trio
  Live Music: Bela Fleck is often considered the premier banjo player in the world. The Marcus Roberts Trio, led by Roberts on piano, Jason Marsalis on drums and Rodney Jordan on bass, are keen torch-holders of the classic jazz tradition. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa
  Fee: $60/$65 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372

• September 7-9 -- Wine Country Ukulele Festival
  Festival, Live Music: Live Music All Day Long, ‘Ukulele marketplace, Kid’s Lessons, Very Beginning Lessons, Workshops (separate fee required), Jam Sessions, ‘Ukulele Give-Aways and More! Upper Valley Campus of Napa Valley College, 1088 College Avenue, St. Helena, Ca
  Fee: Free admission Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 70.226.7372

• September 7 -- Keep On Dancin' @ Silverado Resort & Spa
  Celebration, Benefit: Join us for a fun-filled nostalgic evening. Dress for the 60's if you dare, enjoy the wine and hors d'oeuvres reception, and take pleasure in a dinner paired with the Napa Valley wines. 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa, CA
  Fee: Call for more infomation Time: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: 707

• September 7 -- Cooking Class and Farmers Market Tour
  Food Education: Cooking with Julie. We meet at St. Helena's farmers market to purchase our provisions, visit a winery for a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Zucchini with Mint and Parmigiano, Pasta with Basil Pesto, Homemade Pasta, Chocolate Queen of Napa Cake, Berries, Whipped Cream. 360 Crane Ave., St. Helena
  Fee: $215 Time: 8am-4pm Phone Number: 707.227.5036

• September 8 - 12 -- Cakebread Cellars American Harvest Workshop Celebration
  Celebration: We’re turning the entire winery into a celebration of food, wine and friends with a Grand Chefs’ Tasting. Featuring Will Bradof—Trio An American Bistro, Jackson WY, Paul Wireman—Trio An American Bistro, Jackson WY, Danny Trace—Brennans’ Houston, Houston, TX, Greg Biggers—Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, Chicago, IL, Daniel Stern—R2L Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA, David Hawksworth—Hawksworth Restaurant, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Call for reservations. 8300 St.Helena Hwy., Rutherford, CA
  Fee: $75 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: 707-963-5222

• September 8 -- American Folk Art Festival 2012
  Festival: The fifth annual American Folk Art Festival 2012 is being called “a very original folk art show,” blending primitive American folk art antiques with the one-of-a-kind, original creations of contemporary folk artists. Prepare to be amazed! Madonna Estate 5400 Old Sonoma Rd., Napa
  Fee: $7.00 Donation Time: 9am until 3pm Phone Number: (707)252-2473 or (707)255-8864

• September 8 -- Tastings on the Lawn at Charles Krug Winery
  Celebration: Our annual outdoor bash featuring great food, stupendous wines and live music! Always a memorable party for all! Bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets and your dancing shoes! Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main Street, St. Helena
  Fee: $50 general before Aug. 1/ $60 general after Aug. 1/$25 club members Time: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 747.5784

• September 8 -- Napa River Wine & Crafts Fair
  Fair, Live Music: Juried handcrafted arts, holiday gifts, wine, food, music, children's activities and entertainment. Stroll down the street and experience this vibrant scene. Main Street and Veteran's Park, Downtown Napa CA
  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: 707.257.0322

• September 9 -- The Jack DeJohnette Trio featuring Chick Corea & Stanley Clarke
  Live Music: The Jack DeJohnette Trio featuring Chick Corea & Stanley Clarke, celebrarting Jack's 70th birthday. Three jazz masters unite. Napa Valley Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa
  Fee: $80 / $85 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372

• September 11 -- Cooking Class and Farmers Market Tour
  Food Education: Cooking with Julie. We meet at Napa's farmers market to purchase our provisions, then a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Yellow Tomato Gazpacho, Farmers Market Paella, Aioli, Peach Gelato with Strawberries, Tuiles. 644 1st Street, Napa
  Fee: $215 Time: 8am-4pm Phone Number: 707.227.5036

• September 14 -- Cooking Class and Farmers Market Tour
  Food Education: Cooking with Julie. We meet at St. Helena's farmers market to purchase our provisions, visit a winery for a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Grilled Peaches with Prosciuto and Almond Topping, Grilled Steak with Nam Pla and Salad, Queen of Napa Cacao Bean Cream. 360 Crane Ave., St. Helena
  Fee: $215 Time: 8am-4pm Phone Number: 707.227.5036

• September 15 -- Clos Du Val Grape Stomp
  Celebration: STOMP your way to good health at our Annual Grape Stomp and Harvest Cookout! Heart-rate-raising activities include grape-picking and grape-stomping competitions for — you guessed it! — yummy liquid prizes. 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa CA
  Fee: Call for information Time: Call for information & reservations Phone Number: 707-261-5251

• September 15 -- Harvest Ball at V. Sattui
  Celebration, Dancing: Come help us celebrate the Harvest and revisit the culture and cuisine of Italy’s best-known region with an authentic and traditional Tuscan banquet combined with Napa Valley hospitality and the finest V. Sattui wines for an evening you will long remember! Chef Osvaldo Baroncelli of Prato Italy along with Napa Valley Chef Shannon Kelly. Make your reservations early!
  Fee: $200 Members / $225 Non-members Time: 6 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7774

• September 15 -- Bale Grist Mill Harvest Dinner
  Benefit, Dining: A Country Dinner Featuring Locally Grown Foods. Whiskey Bar, Local Wines , Our Special ‘Bale Ale’~ Made with Grains from the Mill. Live Blue Grass Music & Silent Auction. Benefits Napa Valley’s Own Historic Water-Powered Grist Mill. 3369 St. Helena Highway, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $100 Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: 707-942-4575

• September 15 - 16 -- Photographic Expedition @ Safari West
  Outdoor, Educational: Join us for an adventure in photography, with exceptional hands-on instruction and the world's most exotic subjects! The 2-day workshop will give photographers and wildlife lovers an unrivaled opportunity to venture into the hills of the Sonoma Serengeti. 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa, CA
  Fee: Fee varies, call for more information Time: Time varies, call for more information Phone Number: 707.579.2551

• September 15 -- Summer BBQ @ Artesa Vineyards
  Food: Summertime and BBQ go together like peas and carrots. Add a little Artesa wine to the mix and you have one great time. Plus, we'll have a great band playing dance favorites. Limited to 100 guests. 1345 Henry Road, Napa, CA
  Fee: $90 per person Time: 6:30pm Phone Number: 877.224.8309

• September 15 -- Staglin Family Music Festival for Mental Health
  Benefit, Auction: Join us for the Annual Staglin Music Festival for Mental Health. This year's Festival will feature the music of the Jackson Five with Jermaine Jackson live in concert! Kick up your heels while raising funds and hope for the 57 million Americans who live with mental illness. The event will include a free scientific symposium, a reception, a concert and a dinner. Staglin Family Vineyard in Rutherford CA
  Fee: $750 per person Time: Varies Phone Number: 707-944-0477

• September 15 & 22 -- Nature Hikes @ di Rosa
  Recreation: Join experienced guides for the exclusive opportunity to hike to the top of Milliken Peak at di Rosa, the highest summit in the Carneros region of Napa Valley with sweeping views of the North Bay. The hikes are moderately strenuous, children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. di Rosa Preserve, 5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa CA 94559
  Fee: $15/Members Free Time: 10am Phone Number: 707-226-5991 x25

• September 18 -- Pat Metheny Unity Band @ Napa Valley Opera House
  Live Music: Acclaimed jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny returns to the Napa Valley Opera House with his Unity Band, featuring Chris Potter. Ben Williams & Antonio Sanchez. 1030 Main St., Napa
  Fee: $60/$65 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-226-7372

• September 18 -- Cooking Class and Farmers Market Tour
  Food Education: Cooking with Julie. We meet at Napa's farmers market to purchase our provisions, then a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Gazpacho, Grilled Flat Iron Steaks with Herb Rub, Crustless Pear Tarts with Crème Anglaise. 644 1st Street, Napa
  Fee: $215 Time: 8am-4pm Phone Number: 707.227.5036

• September 20 -- Old Fashion Harvest Stomp @ Schweiger Vineyards
  Celebration: Participate in the Napa Valley fall harvest! You're invited to a day of Brix testing, picking and stomping at Schweiger Vineyards, followed by a catered lunch. The Schweiger lug box is yours to keep. Bring your family, friends and work colleagues and have a blast. 4015 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena
  Fee: $125 per Guest/$100 per Club Member Time: 10am-2pm Phone Number: 707-963-4882

• September 21 -- Andretti Winery - L'Italia In Vigneto
  Celebration: Celebrate Italian-style wine & cuisine at legendary race car driver Mario Andretti's Tuscan-inspired Vineyard & Estate in the heart of Napa Valley. Seasonal favorites & local ingredients provide a unique combination of old world-flavors & modern-day pleasure. Elegant 4 course wine dinner prepared by Andretti Winery’s own Chef, Chiara Iacoviello. 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa
  Fee: $95 Time: 7pm Phone Number: Tenaya, 1-888-460-8463 Ext. 229

• September 21 -- Blues Traveler @ Uptown Theatre
  Live Music: A quarter-century ago, the four original members of Blues Traveler gathered in the basement of their drummer’s parents’ Princeton, NJ, home and the seeds were born for a band who have released a total of nine studio albums, four of which have gone gold, three platinum and one six-times platinum. 1350 Third St., Napa
  Fee: $37/47 Time: Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-259-0123

• September 21 -- Cooking Class and Farmers Market Tour
  Food Education: Cooking with Julie. We meet at St. Helena's farmers market to purchase our provisions, visit a winery for a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Yellow Tomato Gazpacho, Spaghetti with Cauliflower, Pine Nuts, Currents and Saffron, Apple Galette. 360 Crane Ave., St. Helena
  Fee: $215 Time: 8am-4pm Phone Number: 707.227.5036

• September 22 -- Napa Valley Harvest Dinner at Merryvale
  Celebration, Food & Wine Education: Join us for our annual harvest dinner in the Cask Room. This year's guests will enjoy an evening of merriment, local farm-to-table cuisine and our superb wines to celebrate harvest! Please call for reservations. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $150 All Inclusive Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: 800.326.6069 x429

• September 22 -- Napa River Rock & Stroll
  Recreation, Benefit: Annual 6K family fun run along the Napa River Trail. Starts at Kennedy Park softball fields, ends at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Napa. Live music, and family-friendly activities at the Finish Line Festival. Benefits Cope Family Center's child abuse prevention programs.
  Fee: $15-$30 Time: 8:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.1123

• September 25 -- Cooking Class and Farmers Market Tour
  Food Education: Cooking with Julie. We meet at Napa's farmers market to purchase our provisions, then a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Persian Yogurt Cucumber Soup, Beef and Cherry Tomato Kebabs, Fattoush, Pear Clafouti with Star Anise. 644 1st Street, Napa
  Fee: $215 Time: 8am-4pm Phone Number: 707.227.5036

• September 27 -- Old Fashion Harvest Stomp @ Schweiger Vineyards
  Celebration: Participate in the Napa Valley fall harvest! You're invited to a day of Brix testing, picking and stomping at Schweiger Vineyards, followed by a catered lunch. The Schweiger lug box is yours to keep. Bring your family, friends and work colleagues and have a blast. 4015 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena
  Fee: $125 per Guest/$100 per Club Member Time: 10am-2pm Phone Number: 707-963-4882

• September 28 -- Cooking Class and Farmers Market Tour
  Food Education: Cooking with Julie. We meet at St. Helena's farmers market to purchase our provisions, visit a winery for a private tasting and then back to the kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. Ajo Blanco, Chicken with Grapes, Napa Summer Greens with Goat Cheese Crostini, Apple Galette. 360 Crane Ave., St. Helena
  Fee: $215 Time: 8am-4pm Phone Number: 707.227.5036

• September 28-30 -- Tomatoville
  Celebration: Bardessono and Hill Family Estate invite you to a weekend of celebration in honor of Mother Nature’s finest fruit (since the grape). Call for information and reservations. 6526 Yount St., Yountville, CA
  Fee: Varies by event Time: varies by event Phone Number: (707) 204.6030

• September 29 -- ALS Napa Trek
  Recreation, Benefit: Ride through the beautiful Napa Valley during the crush season to raise money for research into Lou Gehrig’s disease. 10 mile, 25 mile, 60 mile and 100 mile routes. Full SAG support, breakfast, lunch, beer and wine! To register, donate or volunteer, please visit our website.
  Fee: $45-$75 Time: 6am-4pm Phone Number: 617-441-7200

• September 29 -- Andretti Winery - L'Italia In Vigneto
  Celebration: Celebrate Italian-style wine & cuisine at legendary race car driver Mario Andretti's Tuscan-inspired Vineyard & Estate in the heart of Napa Valley! Seasonal favorites & local ingredients provide a unique combination of old world-flavors & modern-day pleasure. Elegant 3 course wine lunch prepared by Andretti Winery’s own Chef, Chiara Iacoviello. 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa
  Fee: $70 Time: 12 noon Phone Number: Tenaya, 1-888-460-8463 Ext. 229

• September 29 -- Cavedweller Party @ Conn Valley Vineyards
  Celebration: This year in addition to live music, bocce ball and awesome wine we will have award winning chef Michael Smith from Kansas City coming in to cook just for us! Michael is the winner of the James Beard award and ranks as one of the Nations most recognized and respected chef's. 680 Rossi Rd., St. Helena
  Fee: Call for information & reservations Time: Call for information & reservations Phone Number: (707) 963-8600

• September 29 -- PEJU Winery Harvest Dinner
  Celebration: Enjoy a fun-filled evening that will include a Winemaker seminar, wine tasting, harvest dinner and dancing celebration. Call for reservations. Peju Province Winery, 8466 St Helena Hwy, Rutherford CA
  Fee: $175/$155 Wine Club Members, plus tax Time: 6 p.m. - 10p.m. Phone Number: 800.446.7358

Ongoing Events

• Daily -- Taste Wines 'Off The Grid' @ Back Room Wines
  Wine Education: Enjoy a flight of five local wines from wineries without tasting rooms. Back Room selects from their inventory of hard-to-get local wines for the "Off The Grid" flight. Whites and reds, all delicious and unique. Off the Grid Wines on sale for 10% discount. Tasting fee waived with $100 purchase. 1000 Main Street, Downtown Napa CA 94559
  Fee: $10 Time: Mon-Sat 10am-7pm/Sun 12pm-7pm Phone Number: 707-226-1378

• Every Night -- Live Music & Dancing @ Calistoga Inn
  Live Music: The Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery has Open Mic Night every Wednesday night from 8:30pm to midnight. Jazz on the Patio every night during the high season with live jazz guitar. Dancing every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night with live DJ's from 9pm-1am. 1250 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga CA 94515
  Fee: Free or small cover Time: Varies Phone Number: 707-942-4101

• Daily -- The Hess Collection Gallery
  Exhibition: The Hess Collection of paintings and sculptures by contemporary European and American artists was acquired over the past 30 years by winery founder Donald Hess. The unique exhibition brings together an encompassing display of the vivid, powerful and thought-provoking works. At Hess Collection Winery, 4411 Redwood Road, Napa, CA.
  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.1144

• Daily -- Wine & Cheese Pairing @ CIA at Greystone
  Food & Wine Education: The newest offering guides through three wines and three cheeses partnered with suitable condiments one might find on a cheese tray. Enjoy this video presentation as Chef Bill Briwa & Sommelier Traci Dutton guide you through this tasty experience. Must be 21 years or older to enjoy this experience. 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA 94574
  Fee: $15 Time: Held at the bottom of each hour 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 888-424-2433

• Daily -- Oleoteca® Villa Campestri @ CIA at Greystone
  Food Education: Learn about Super-premium olive oil and taste how they can enhance almost any dish. Three oils will be tasted alone and with different food components in this tasting. All oils are available for purchase now, bottled to order in a 250ml size. 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA 95474
  Fee: $15 Time: 11am, 3pm & 5pm Phone Number: 888-424-2433

• Daily -- Taste of Beringer Tour
  Historic, Wine Education: Learn about Beringer wines and vines. You’ll first explore our demonstration vineyard and then visit the Old Stone Winery and wine-aging tunnels while sipping wine. During the tour you will taste wines paired with delicious bites as we teach you about the Napa Valley and show you how to taste wine like a professional. Must be 21 or older to attend. Reservations recommended. 2000 Main Street, St. Helena CA 94574
  Fee: $40 + sales tax per person Time: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm Phone Number: 707-967-4412

• Year Round -- The Land and People of the Napa Valley at the Napa Valley Museum
  Exhibition: The exhibit focuses on the unique environment and fascinating history of the Napa region. Areas of interest include: Napa County, geography, geology, Wappo Native Americans, Mexican Rancho Days, Pioneers and Settlers, Chinese, Ranching, Farming, Viticulture, Wine, Mining, Transportation, and Hot Spring Resorts. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville
  Fee: Adults $4.50, Students & Seniors $3.50, Ages 7-17 $2.50, Under 7 Free Time: 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Wed-Mon Phone Number: (707) 944.0500

• Daily -- Robert Mondavi: Wine Tasting Basics
  Wine Education: Start your day at the winery with a 45-minute tasting led by one of our renowned Wine Educators. Learn how to read wine labels, why we swirl wine in the glass, and how to smell, taste and describe wine. Limited to 15 guests. 7801 St. Helena Highway, 1 mile north of Oakville CA
  Fee: $15 Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328 ext. 2

• Daily -- The Chocolate Experience @ CIA at Greystone
  Food Education: You know you like chocolate, but do you know how it is grown? What makes some chocolate taste better than others? What "couverture" means? Learn this and more on this 15 minute video-guided presentation with Chef Instructor Stephen Durfee. 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA 94574
  Fee: $10 Time: 1pm & 4pm Phone Number: 888-424-2433

• Weekends -- Robert Mondavi Discovery Tour
  Wine Education: This 30-minute walking tour includes a viewing and discussion of the historic To Kalon Vineyard, state-of-the-art To Kalon Cellar, and barrel aging room. The tour also includes a taste of two of our signature wines. Limited to 20 guests; children welcome. No advanced reservations; available on a walk-in basis only. 7801 St. Helena Highway, 1 mile north of Oakville, CA
  Fee: $15 Time: Time varies, call for more information Phone Number: (888) 766.6328 ext. 2

• Daily -- Calibrate Your Palate @ CIA at Greystone
  Food Education: Ever wonder how chefs get flavors balanced just right? How to find the perfect balance of sweet, salty, sour & bitter? Spend 15 minutes tasting and learning during our video-guided presentation with Chef Instructor Toni Sakaguchi. 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA 94574
  Fee: $10 Time: 12pm & 2pm Phone Number: 888-424-2433

• Daily -- Sterling Vineyards Gold VIP Experience
  Wine Education: Includes aerial tram, self-guided tour, complimentary tasting of five wines, A three-wine flight of our "Best of the Best" Reserve wines and a souvenir wine glass. 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga
  Fee: $40 Time: M-F 10:30 a.m-4;30p.m.; Sat-Sun 10 a.m.- 5p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.3349

• Daily, by appointment -- Robert Mondavi Exclusive Cellar Tasting
  Food & Wine Education: Spend a quiet hour with a Wine Educator tasting a variety of limited production, reserve and older vintage wines in an exclusive private setting. This luxurious experience begins with a brief tour of the inner workings of the winery and concludes with a decadent tasting that also includes a hand selected artisanal cheese and charcuterie selection. Advance reservations required, limited to 10 guests. 7801 St Helena Hwy, Oakville CA 94562
  Fee: $55 per person Time: 11am & 2pm Phone Number: 888-766-6328 x2

• Daily, by appointment -- The Wine & Cheese Experience at Merryvale
  Wine & Food Education: Join us for this journey into the joys of cheese and wine featuring five hand selected cheeses, charcuterie, and five Merryvale wines. Discover the differences with each pairing and understand why these cheeses are paired with specific varietals. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena
  Fee: $45 Time: Call for information Phone Number: 707-968-3431

• Daily, by appointment -- Reserve Wine Tasting at Black Stallion Winery
  Wine Education: Reserve Wine Tastings include four wines: Our current release Cabernet Sauvignon along with our top three reserve wines, including two vintages of our Bucephalus Red Blend! 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa
  Fee: $10-$30 Time: By appointment Phone Number: (707).227.3255

• August 26, September 16 -- St Supery's Artisan Cheese & Wine Pairing
  Food & Wine Education: This seminar examines the heights that can be achieved when fine, hand crafted wines are paired with cheeses made with the same care and understanding. You will taste four wines accompanied by four artisan cheeses. We will also discuss cheese selection, storage, uses and history. 8440 St Helena Hwy( Hwy 29), Rutherford, CA
  Fee: $30 Time: 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800)231.9116

• Quarterly in March, June, September and December -- Barrel Tastings
  Wine Education: Sample great wine 'thieved' from the barrel at Merryvale. A unique wine country experience, the tasting also includes a second wine, usually an earlier vintage already bottled - a rare opportunity to taste how a wine evolves. Must be over 21 years of age. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena.
  Fee: $25 (Free to club members!) Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 326.6069 ext 451

• June 26 - September 25 -- Sunsets on the Silverado Bench
  Celebration: Join us for a dreamy evening in Wine Country at William Hill Estate Winery! On the fourth Friday of the month, bring your favorite picnic goodies to enjoy under our picnic arbor and watch the sunset over the rolling hills of the Silverado Bench. Wine will be available for purchase to complement your picnic dinner. 1761 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa
  Fee: Free Time: 6.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 265.3024

• September 10 - 26 -- Dreamweavers Theatre presents Hay Fever
  Performing Arts: Noel Coward's classic comedy brings you the Bliss family. Mother is a retired actress and father is a novelist. The daughter and son are handsome and ill mannered. When each invites a guest for the weekend, Bliss eccentricity makes for consternation for the bewildered guests! 101 South Coombs Street, Napa, CA
  Fee: $20 general admission Time: 8 p.m. Fri. - Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Phone Number: (707) 255.LIVE

• Daily, by appointment -- The Art of The Blend at Franciscan
  Wine Education: Some of the world’s finest wines are blends. Learn the magic that our winemakers use to create Magnificat, our proprietary blend, that each year is the highest expression of our vineyards and the vintage. In this hands-on seminar you'll play winemaker, creating your own blend with five classic Bordeaux varietals produced from our Oakville Estate vineyards. 1178 Galleron Road at Hwy 29, St. Helena
  Fee: $50 Time: 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.3993

• Daily -- Introduction to Beringer Tour
  Historic, Wine Education: We welcome guests of all ages on this tour. This historic tour guides you through the Old Stone Winery and wine-aging tunnels, highlighting Beringer’s long history and commitment to quality. Reservations recommended. 2000 Main Street, St. Helena CA 94574
  Fee: $25/Under 21 free when accompanied by an adult Time: 11am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 3pm 3:30pm & 4pm Phone Number: 707-963-8989

• Daily, by appointment -- Sensory Evaluation at Franciscan
  Wine Education: Did you know that taste is almost entirely controlled by your sense of smell? In this in-depth sensory seminar, you’ll taste and smell a variety of Franciscan wines and naturally occurring aromas, such as herbs, fruits and spices. Your host will guide you through the experience of tasting wines like a professional and identifying each wine’s signature aromas. 1178 Galleron Road at Hwy 29, Rutherford CA
  Fee: $50 Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.3993

• March 10 - October 14, 2012 -- Ancient Myths & Vineyard Light @ Mumm Napa
  Exhibition: A portfolio of Africa’s undiscovered myths photo-illustrations and world-class vineyards bathed in ethereal light by photographer/artist Janis Miglavs. 8445 Silverado Trail, Rutherford CA 94573
  Fee: Free Time: 10am-5pm Phone Number: (707) 967. 7700

• April 14 - September 30, 2012 -- “Birds of the World” @ Turnbull Wine Cellars
  Exhibition: This exhibit of over 60 original engravings and lithographs features works by 18 of the great nature artists of the 18th and 19th Century. Centering on John James Audubon, other featured artists include Mark Catesby, George Edwards, John Gould and Alexander Wilson. 8210 St. Helena Hwy, Oakville CA 94562
  Fee: $10 Tasting Fee/Gallery Admission Free Time: 10am-5pm Phone Number: (800) 887.6285

• Saturdays & Sundays, May 5 - October 28, 2012 -- Terrazzo Summer Pairing @ Signorello Estate
  Food & Wine Education: Enjoy the sweeping views of Napa Valley with our Terrazzo Summer Pairing. Guests will experience a tasting of Signorello Estate wines before choosing their preferred bottle to enjoy with a freshly made wood oven pizza with techniques taught to our chef from world champion pizzaiolo, Tony Gemignani! Appointment necessary. 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558
  Fee: $90 per couple/$75 per couple Wine Club Members Time: 12pm-4pm Phone Number: (707) 255.5990

• Every Sunday -- St. Supéry Historical Tasting
  Wine Education: Enjoy a tasting of Napa Valley Estate and Single-Vineyard Estate wines inside St. Supéry's historic Victorian "Atkinson House" overlooking the vineyards in Rutherford. Experience a taste of Napa Valley's history along with St. Supéry's personal story. Vineyard walk included. 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford CA 94573
  Fee: $50 Time: 11am Phone Number: 707-963-4507

• Every Sunday, September 18 - October 30, 2011 -- “Tasting on the Veranda” at St. Supery
  Wine Education: Fair-weather tasting on the veranda of our historic Victorian house overlooking the vineyards in Rutherford. Twelve person maximum. Reservations required. 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford CA
  Fee: $50/$40 Wine Club Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: 800-942-0809

• Every Sunday -- Robert Mondavi: Pairing Artisanal Cheese and Wine
  Food & Wine Education: Few pairings in the culinary world are more decadent than wine and cheese. Join us for an exploration of this delicious kinship, as we pair Robert Mondavi Winery wines with artisanal cheeses from California. The two-hour program begins with a tour of our beautiful estate, followed by an educational sit-down pairing session with one of our experienced Wine Educators. Advance reservations required, limited to 10 guests. 7801 St. Helena Highway, 1 mile north of Oakville CA
  Fee: $45 Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Every Sunday, May 27 - September 2, 2012 -- Summer Music on The River @ Compadres Rio Grille
  Live Music: Come enjoy live music every Sunday on the decks overlooking the Napa River. Plus we will be have revolving draft beer specials all summer long...See ya there! Compadres Rio Grille, 505 Lincoln Avenue, Napa CA 94558
  Fee: Free Time: 4pm-7pm Phone Number: 707-253-1111

• Tuesdays & Saturdays, May through October -- Napa Downtown Farmers' Market
  Market: The Napa Farmers Market is located at 644 First Street, Napa. Open Tuesday and Saturday May through October. It offers the best of locally-grown, farm-direct produce, gourmet food and handmade crafts.
  Fee: Free Time: 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.7142

• Every Wednesday-Sunday -- Enoteca Signorello @ Signorello Estate
  Food & Wine Education: We invite you to join us at our Italian Villa-style winery for a flight of our current and reserve wines paired with bites of Italian inspired delights, featuring Snake River Farms Kobe Wagyu beef. Reservations required. 4500 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558
  Fee: $110 Time: 11:30am-1:30pm Phone Number: 707-255-5990

• Every Wednesday & Saturday -- Robert Mondavi The Harvest of Joy Tour and Lunch
  Wine Education: Robert Mondavi's autobiography, entitled 'The Harvests of Joy', describes his love for wine and food, and his passion for sharing 'the good life' with others. Let us share our bounty with you with a tour of our winery followed by an all inclusive, three-course lunch in our Vineyard Room. You will savor dishes prepared by our Winery chef while enjoying idyllic views of the To Kalon Vineyard and the neighboring Mayacamas mountains. This program unfolds over about two and a half hours. Advance reservations required, limited to 10 quests. 7801 St. Helena Highway, 1 mile north of Oakville CA
  Fee: $100 Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Every Third Thursday, January 19 - September 20, 2012 -- Vegetable Gardening Class Series
  Outdoors: Learn how to get started with your own vegetable plots and grow year round. Partial spring/summer or fall/winter vegetable series. Reservations required. Visit us online for more information. UC Master Gardeners of Napa County, 6516 Washington Street, Yountville CA 94559
  Fee: $25-$60 Time: 6pm-8pm Phone Number: 707-944-8712

• August 19 - September 30 -- Carneros Inn - Thursdays at the Pavillion
  Celebration, Live Music: Join us at the outdoor Pavilion at FARM to enjoy live music and DJ performances by local artists, every Thursday evening through the end of September. Sit back and relax and watch the sun set on the outdoor Pavilion, while enjoying drinks and small plates from the featured outdoor grill. 4048 Sonoma Hwy, Napa CA
  Fee: Free to attend Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 499.4880

• Thursday Evenings, May 1-October 31, 2012 -- Robert Mondavi Winery Garden to Table Cooking Class
  Food & Wine Education: Tour the winery gardens and harvest produce. Then make a dish guided by winery chef, Chef Jeff Mosher with your garden bounty. While Chef finishes the meal, take a brief tour of the winery and winemaking facilities. Dinner enjoyed al fresco. Includes A Harvest of Joy Book, Robert Mondavi Winery Apron, Cooking instruction, Hors d'oeurves with Wine Pairings, Dinner with Wine Pairings, and recipes from Chef Jeff Mosher. All skill levels welcome. Reservations required. 7801 Saint Helena Highway, Oakville CA 94562
  Fee: $150 Time: 4:30pm-8:30pm Phone Number: 888-766-6328 x2

• Thursdays - Saturdays -- Hess Collection: Tour of the Palate
  Wine Education: Enjoy a guided tour of The Hess Collection Contemporary Art Museum followed by a tasting of three current release wines expertly paired with three exquisite creations from Hess Collection's Executive Chef, Chad Hendrickson. Advance reservations required. 4411 Redwood Road, Napa
  Fee: $75 Time: 2pm Phone Number: 707.255.1144 x213

• September 9 - 30 -- Twilight Tasting in the Grove
  Wine Education: Sip on our small production Cabernet Franc Rosé while strolling along our vineyards and learning about our history, and organic farming practices. Includes a stop in the barrel room for a sample of futures and a fabulous tasting of our Bordeaux style boutique wines. 3222 Ehlers Lane, St. Helena
  Fee: By Appointment, $35 per person. Time: Fridays: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: 707.963.5972

• Fridays and Sundays, March through November -- Gourmet Napa Walking Tour
  Recreation, Wine & Food Education: This 3-hour walking tour will delight your taste buds as you explore revitalized downtown Napa with fellow foodies. We'll share the fascinating history of this beautiful riverfront town. By Private Reservation only December- February. Advanced purchase required.
  Fee: $68 Time: 11a.m. Phone Number: 855.503.0697

• Every Friday, May 4 - October 26, 2012 -- St. Helena Farmers Market
  Market: Bringing the finest fresh produce, crafts and other items and services to local residents and visitors. Rain or Shine! Crane Park, St. Helena CA 94574
  Fee: Free Time: 7:30am-12pm Phone Number: 707-486-2662

• Every Friday & Saturday night -- Live Music at Downtown Joe's
  Live Music: We have everything from Jazz to Rock to Open Mic. Check out our calendar for information on who is playing when. 902 Main St., Napa, CA
  Fee: Call for information Time: 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.2337

• First Friday of Each Month -- Salsa Dance Party at Oxbow Public Market
  Celebration: Pica Pica invites you to a salsa dance party the first Friday of each month: salsa dancing, lessons, and live music. Free lessons at 7:30 p.m., dancing until 9 p.m. 610 First St., Napa, CA
  Fee: Free Time: 7:30 p.m. -9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.3757

• Every Friday -- Friday Barrel Tasting at Grgich Hills
  Wine Education: You'll get a sneak preview right from the barrel of whatever tastes particularly good that day. The barrel tasting is included in the tasting fee of our current releases. Every Friday, except during harvest. Call for more information. 1829 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford CA
  Fee: $15-30 Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: 707.963.2784

• Every Friday -- "Cellar Tour" @ St. Supery
  Wine Education: Join us for a “behind-the-scenes” tour of St. Supéry Winery’s operating cellar, from the crush pad to the barrel room. Guests will taste wines in various stages of the winemaking process from tanks and barrel, culminating in a guided tasting in one of St. Supéry’s private tasting rooms. 8440 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford CA 94573
  Fee: $50 Time: 2pm Phone Number: 707-963-4507

• The First Saturday of Every Month -- It's A Grand Night For Singers
  Live Music, Performing Arts: The Jarvis Conservatory in Napa, California, offers an exclusive venue for Bay Area singers the first Saturday of every month, titled It's A Grand Night For Singers. As always, audiences will be treated to a variety of singers and repertoire ranging from George Frederick Handel to Broadway. 1711 Main st. Napa, CA
  Fee: $15 Time: 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.5445

• Every other Saturday -- CIA Samplings Cooking Class
  Food Education: Two hours of hands-on adventurous cooking classes held in the CIA Teaching Kitchens. Come and explore the aromas, tastes and textures of wine country and The World Table cuisines. Enjoy a glass of wine with your creations at the end of class! Participants must be at least 18 years of age. 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $95 Time: Times vary, according to classes Phone Number: (707) 967.2328

• Selected Saturdays -- Wine Explorations: Tasting Like A Pro Classes
  Wine Education: Tasting wine like a pro, the perfect complement to our cooking classes. The Culinary Institute of America is all about food and wine, after all! In just two hours of discussion and tastings with our world-renowned instructors, you'll learn all about the wonderful world of wine. Call for more information. 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $95 per person Time: 10:30 a.m. Phone Number: 707.967.2320

• Saturdays June - October -- Winegrowing Tour at Goosecross Cellars
  Wine Education: The Estate Winegrowing Tour takes you into our beautiful 10 acre estate vineyard for an up-close and personal look at the growing conditions and management techniques essential for producing world class wine. Tour include a brief visit to the winery to explore winemaking techniques. Beginning in August, as harvest approaches, the tour focuses on key decisions the winemaker must make in the vineyard and winery to optimize quality. Tour concludes with a private tasting of Goosecross Cellars wines. Reservations are limited to eight people. 1119 State Lane, Yountville, CA
  Fee: $25 Time: Offered by prior appointment Phone Number: (800) 276.9210

• Saturday & Sundays, September 17 - 25, 2011 -- G Studios Annual Open Studios
  Art Exhibit: Eager art lovers will find the most comprehensive collection of Napa Valley Artists in one location. Enjoy and buy works of six professional artists in a wide array of genres. Figurative, plein air, floral, abstract,land and seascape, fused and cast glass and sculpture. 421 Walnut Street, Napa CA
  Fee: Free Time: 10am -5pm Phone Number: 707-320-8868

• Every Saturday -- Salsa Saturday Nights @ Bistro Sabor
  Dancing: Ceja Vineyards is proud to co-host Salsa Nights at Bistro Sabor in downtown Napa. Bistro Sabor spins the hottest Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata and Reggaeton hits every Saturday night from 10:00PM to 1:30AM. No partner necessary. No cover charge. Come get your dance on!
  Fee: Free Time: 10 pm- 1:30 am Phone Number: 707.252.0555

• Every Saturday -- Salsa Lessons at Ceja Vineyards
  Instruction, Recreation: Sizzling Salsa Saturday! Free Salsa Lessons & Happy Hour at Ceja Vineyards in downtown Napa. 5:30pm-7:30pm Happy Hour – get your salsa groove on – sample all Ceja wines at special discounts. 7:30pm Beginner Salsa & 8:30pm Intermediate Salsa. Open to 11:00pm. 1248 First Street, Napa
  Fee: Free Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Beginner & Intermediate Phone Number: (707) 226.6445

• Every Saturday -- Robert Mondavi: Wine and Chocolate Expressions
  Food & Wine Education: Explore delights from premier local artisan chocolatier, Woodhouse Chocolate, paired with both red and white Robert Mondavi Winery wines. We will journey through history, from the unique drink of Montezuma to modern day Switzerland’s renowned milk chocolate blends. We will examine sweet versus bitter, dark cocoa versus light milk chocolate and terroir-driven earthy versus fruity flavors. Advance reservations required, limited to 10 quests. 7801 St. Helena Highway, Oakville CA
  Fee: $45 Time: 3 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Every other Saturday -- Taste of CIA Cookbooks Cooking Class
  Food Education: Five hour hands-on cooking classes inspired by our popular CIA cookbooks held in the CIA Teaching Kitchens. Come and explore the aromas, tastes and textures of wine country and The World Table cuisines, or get an introduction to basic skills Class fee includes a CIA Cookbook and CIA logo apron. 2555 Main Street, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $250 Time: 9:30 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2320

• Every Saturday May 7 - October 29 -- Calistoga Farmers' Market
  Market: Every Saturday the market offers fresh produce & seasonal fruits, gourmet food, crafts, master gardeners, live entertainment and much more. Sharpsteen Plaza located across from the City Hall in downtown Calistoga at 1235 Washington Street.
  Fee: Free Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.8892

• Every Second Sunday of the Month -- Traditional Jazz Sessions @ Embassy Suites Napa Valley
  Live Music, Dancing: Each month a different band will perform three-40 minute sets. Between sets, jammers (aka local musicians) will perform. Dance on a large dance floor or just sit back and enjoy! Sponsored by the Napa Valley Dixieland Jazz Society. Embassy Suites, 1075 California Blvd, Napa CA 94559
  Fee: $10/$8 Members/$9 Members of other Jazz Clubs/$3 Ages 12-18/Under 12 Free Time: 1pm-5pm Phone Number: 707-226-5285

• The First Saturday of Every Month -- Saturday Sliders at Reata Winery
  Celebration: Join us for Saturday Sliders the first Saturday of every month, starting March 10! Sit back and relax as your palate excites in the flavors of BBQ & Wine. 1 Kirkland Ranch Road, Napa
  Fee: $10 Time: Call for information Phone Number: 707-254-8673

• Third Friday of each Month -- Johnny's Lobster Feed at Flora Springs
  Dining: For a posse of twenty or more, we will setup the tables and chairs, and pour the wine. Then you just sit right back and get ready to indulge in a delicious lobster spread. 1978 West Zinfandel Lane St. Helena, CA
  Fee: $75 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.6723

• Last Saturday of the Month, June 30 - October 27, 2012 -- Dinner & Movie Night Series @ Flora Springs Winery
  Dining, Performing Arts: Share a delicious Lobster Feed dinner paired with Flora Springs wines in our Vineyard Courtyard. Follow it up sitting fireside, sipping wine and watching a movie on our Rooftop Lounge, overlooking the vineyards and the mountains. We will also have all your favorite traditional snacks to enjoy during the movie. Reservations required. 1978 West Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena CA 94574
  Fee: $99 Time: Varies, call for information Phone Number: 707-963-5711

• TBA -- St. Clement Open House
  Celebration: Join us at St. Clement for our Open House as we unveil our fresh new look. Sip on your favorite St. Clement wines while you listen to the sounds of blue grass band Notorious Shank Brothers. An artisanal pizza maker will be on hand offering savory & sweet wood fired pizzas for sale. 2867 St. Helena Highway, N., St. Helena, CA
  Fee: $30 Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 265.5000

• TBA -- PlumpJack Reserve Cabernet Winemaker dinner
  Winemaker Dinner: An intimate PlumpJack winemaker dinner at our sister winery CADE Estate Winery. Gordon Getty, winemaker Anthony Biagi and John Conover will be hosting the dinner, which will feature our new releases wines as well as additional wines from both the PlumpJack and CADE Wineries. Space is very limited, RSVP. 360 Howell Mountain Road South, Angwin
  Fee: $350 all inclusive Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: 707.945.1220

• TBA -- Merryvale Vineyards Harvest Dinner
  Wine & Food Education: Merryvale Vineyards Harvest Dinner celebrating the 25th Anniversay of the first release of our flagship wine, Profile. Three decades of Profile to be poured, 1983-2010. Join our winemaker and owners, Rene & Laurence Schlatter for a very special evening. Music by Jazz Gitan and cuisine by Tra Vigne. Please call for reservations or purchase tickets online. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $150 all inclusive Time: 7p.m. - 10:30p.m. Phone Number: 707-968-3429

• TBA -- Just Imagine Auction
  Auction, Benefit: An evening to celebrate...silent and live auction, dinner and dancing to benefit the students of St. Helena's Public Schools. Held at the Hourglass Blueline Estate.
  Fee: $175 + Time: 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2717

• TBA -- Napa Valley Opera House Gala
  Celebration, Benefit: Join us for our Annual Black Tie Gala "I'll Take Manhattan". Reception and magnum auction in the Opera House Plaza. Performance by Grammy-nominated Jazz ensemble The Tiernney Sutton Band in the Margrit Biever Mondavi Theatre, followed by dinner and live auction.
  Fee: Call for information & reservations Time: 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: 707-603-2333

• TBA -- Paella-Palooza @ Girard Winery
  Celebration: You're invited to Girard's 2nd Annual "Paella-Palooza" on September 10th! This delicious Spanish dish is even tastier when paired with bold red wines, zesty music and Sangria! Our gorgeous Yountville tasting room is the perfect place to be on a Saturday afternoon, and this pairing is one you won't want to miss.
  Fee: $20, free to wine club members Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707.968.9297 x.19

• TBA -- Annual Clif Family Annual Harvest Party
  Celebration: Reserve your spot for our favorite party of the year. Join owners Gary Erickson & Kit Crawford along with our winemakers for an afternoon of local food, wine, music and art. Proceeds benefit Community Alliance with Family Farmers. Call for more information and to purchase tickets. 709 Main Street, St. Helena CA
  Fee: $50/$25 Ages 13-20/Under 12 Free Time: 4 pm - 9 pm Phone Number: 707-968-0625

• TBA -- Beaulieu Vineyards Labor Day Weekend Case Sale
  Celebration: Our biggest sale of the year...stock up and save on your favorite BV wines at extraordinary prices. Includes library wines and large formats. 1960 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford, CA
  Fee: $15/Wine Club Members Free Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 800-264-6918 x5233

• TBA -- Napa Valley Open Studios
  Exhibition: Sixty-five juried artists will be open to demonstrate and discuss their work. A collector's catalog and map will be available at locations throughout the valley and at local chambers of commerce.
  Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.0900

• TBA -- Annual Barbecue Battle
  Benefit: Hosted by Judd's Hill Winery and Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa, the barbecue throwdown will benefit the NVEF’s Music Connection Program. Guests attending Napa Valley Barbecue Battle will be spoiled with great wine, food and entertainment, including live music throughout. 3425 Solano Avenue, Napa
  Fee: $75 Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253-8600

• TBA -- Beaulieu Vineyards Georges de Latour Release Party
  Celebration, Wine Education: Join us for the highly anticipated release of our 2008 vintage of Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaker Jeffrey Stambor will be hosting us in our Reserve Tasting Room with music, appetizers & of course the first taste of our 2008 vintage. 1960 St. Helena Highway Rutherford, CA
  Fee: $50 Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: 800-264-6918 x5233

• TBA -- Just Be Claus Presents "Fall Extravaganza"
  Holiday, Fair: Just Be Claus has been doing Christmas shows for 21 years so we are ready to present "Fall Extravaganza" to showcase Thanksgiving & Halloween plus general gifts. All handmade! Stop by to check it out. American Legion Post 113, 1240 Pearl Street, Napa CA
  Fee: Free Time: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: 707-224-8901

• TBA -- Napa Valley Open Studios
  Exhibition: Sixty-five juried artists will be open to demonstrate and discuss their work. A collector's catalog and map will be available at locations throughout the valley and at local chambers of commerce.
  Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.0900

• TBA -- Chiarello Harvest Celebration & Case Party
  Celebration, Wine Education: As our gift to our biggest wine fans, Michael pulls out all the stops on a memorable feast, in and among the vines. These events are our gifts to buyers of one case or more of the newly released wines of the season. As always, they include barrel tastings of yet-to-be released Wines. Chiarello Family Vineyards, Yountville CA
  Fee: Purchase of one case of wine Time: 3p.m. Barrel Tasting/4p.m. Feasting Phone Number: 707-256-0750

• TBA -- Mount Veeder Appellation Wine Tasting
  Wine Education:Enjoy an exclusive opportunity to taste small production gems from Mount Veeder wineries, many of which are not normally open to the public. Live music, food and, of course, amazing wines from more than 20 Mount Veeder wineries. Hess Collection, 4411 Redwood Road Napa
  Fee: $50 Time: 1 pm to 4 pm Phone Number: (707) 252.1017

• TBA -- Twilight on the Serengeti at Safari West
  Benefit: This ferociously fun event is always a sell-out, so reserve your ticket today! Featuring Liam Mayclem, Emmy award winning host and producer for CBS 5 TV's Eye on the Bay.Safari Attire - Safari Inspired Cuisine - Exotic Animals - Entertainment - Silent and Live Auction - Plus more 'untamed' surprises! 3115 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa
  Fee: $150 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: 707-566-3667

• TBA -- Annual Cruisin' Calistoga Beer & Wine Festival
  Festival: Join us for the custom and classic car show, beer and wine tasting, DJ by 'Darren Z Productions', food, merchandise, event t-shirts and more. Napa County Fairgrounds, 1435 North Oak Street, Calistoga CA
  Fee: $25 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: 707-942-1473

• TBA -- Napa Valley Aloha Festival
  Festival, Benefit: The festival will include live entertainment and vendors from the Hawaiian/Polynesian community in the form of music, dance, authentic foods arts, crafts, clothing and wares from vendors all over the West Coast and Hawaii. Non-perishable food donations will be accepted to benefit the Napa Valley Food Bank. Napa Valley Expo Fairgrounds, 575 Third Street, Napa CA
  Fee: Free Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: 707-966-4017

• TBA -- Schramsberg Fall Harvest Camp
  Wine Education: It is our goal to have a combination of both consumers and professionals to make it fascinating for both sectors. Our camp is an enjoyable way to jump in and experience sparkling wine with all the senses in Wine Country, where it all happens. Schramsberg Vineyards, 1400 Schramsberg Road, Calistoga CA
  Fee: $1,200/$1,020 Club Member Time: Call for information & reservations Phone Number: 800-877-3623 x2408