The Zinfandel Festival Turns 22

It’s time for the 2013 Zinfandel Festival!  ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates & Producers) proudly presents the 22nd Annual Zinfandel Festival in San Francisco, from January 31 – February 2, 2013.  You’ve probably heard about the massive Grand Tasting before, but did … –> please click here to continue reading –>

What a Difference Two Weeks Can Make: Remembering the 2012 A Wine & Food Affair

What a difference two weeks can make.  It’s been raining on and off all weekend in Napa Valley, and it’s hard to believe that just two weeks ago we were enjoying 70 degree weather at the 14th Annual A Wine … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Family Winemakers of California Tasting – 300 Wineries Descend on Fort Mason

Looking for some great California wine?  Next weekend at the Family Winemakers of California Tasting in San Francisco you will find over 300 wineries offering tastes of their wines.   This is the 22nd anniversary of the event so you may have … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Family Reunion Time for the Pinots

Next Sunday, the 8th Annual Pinot Family Reunion Tasting and Dinner takes place in Santa Rosa with proceeds benefiting the Sutter North Bay Women’s Health Center.  Everyone knows that Sonoma County wineries produce some phenomenal Pinot Noirs but this event focuses on … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Strategy for the 2012 Passport to Dry Creek Valley

There used to be so much drama involved in trying to attend the Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley’s annual Passport to Dry Creek Valley® event.  Enter the lottery, cross your fingers, keep checking the mail to see if you were … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Cheese, Please!

Mark your calendars, it’s time for the 2012 California’s Artisan Cheese Festival.  The Sheraton Sonoma County in Petaluma will host the 6th annual festival between March 23rd and 25th, a weekend-long celebration and exploration of handcrafted cheeses, foods, wines and beers from California and … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Attention Pinot Noir Lovers! The World of Pinot Noir Festival is Next Month!

If you are a fan of Pinot Noir, you should seriously consider attending this year’s World of Pinot Noir festival.  The 12th annual World of Pinot Noir takes place Friday, March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd  and includes two days … –> please click here to continue reading –>