Long Island’s East End Harvest and Wine Auction

 

A first annual event organized by the Long Island Merlot Alliance, Long Island Wine Council and supported by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation. To be held September 24^th and 25^th on Long Island’s East End. Come join the wineries of eastern Long Island as they celebrate the fall harvest. Enjoy exceptional wines from one of the most exciting and upcoming wine regions. Enjoy a special dinner Friday night, at one of ten spectacular private locations across the east end. Hurry some locations are already sold out! Attend “The Wine Salon”; one hour wine education sessions at wineries and other sites on Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Enjoy a grand tasting of Long Island wines, including wines to be offered at the auction near the Grand Prix ring at Wolffer Estate Vineyard. Finish the night at the Gala Dinner and wine auction.

Presented by Wine Spectator, for more information and ticket purchases visit www.harvesteastend.com or by calling 631-288-7080.

Napa Town and Country Fair

The annual fair is held at the Napa Valley Expo nestled in downtown Napa. Kicking off Wednesday the 11^th of August and continuing through Sunday the 15^th.  The event includes exciting exhibits, carnival rides, livestock show with auction and vender booths. The Preview Gala and wine tasting will be held on Tuesday August 10^th; featuring food sampling along with wine tasting from some of the Valley’s best wineries. For more information and ticket purchase call 707-253-4900. You can also visit www.napavalleyexpo.com and click on Town and Country fair.

The Chardonnay Symposium, Santa Maria, CA.

The Chardonnay Symposium was conceived to promote the varietal to wine consumers, wine trade, and wine media. Full-day tickets include transportation, a choice of one morning session, a wine tasting luncheon, a Riedel wine glass, and the Grand Chardonnay Tasting.  A panel of Chardonnay experts includes a star-studded lineup of winemakers representing the key Chardonnay growing regions in California.  Wineries represented on the panel include Au Bon Climat, Talley, Riverbench, Pisoni and more.  The Grand Tasting tickets will be sold separately for those interested in only attending the afternoon event.

Visit http://thechardonnaysymposium.com/ for more information.

6th Annual Pinot Days San Francisco

Sunday’s Grand Festival at Fort Mason in San Francisco will showcase over 220 phenomenal producers of pinot noir. Consumers will be able to sample up to 500 pinots from every important domestic pinot noir region, from the Russian River Valley to the Santa Lucia Highlands, Oregon to Carneros, the Anderson Valley to the Sonoma Coast to the Santa Rita Hills. Come and taste the highly acclaimed wines,and talk with the gifted winemakers who created them. Local specialty food purveyors will serve delectables that pair well with pinot.

Check out http://www.pinotdays.com/ to purchase tickets.

Texas Wine Road 290 “Vino al Pastor”

Enjoy wine and food pairing by the participating wineries and vineyards and the local restaurants. There is no cost to participate in the pairing and no tickets. There may be the usual tasting fees at each winery for regular wine tastings.

Visit www.wineroad290.com for participating wineries and restaurants.

V Foundation 12th Annual Wine Celebration

Celebrating twelve years in Napa Valley, the V Foundation will hold the 12^th annual Wine Celebration weekend August 6^th -7^th; advertised as “A Magical Weekend Dedicated to Finding Cures for Cancer”. The V Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, 100% of the net proceeds for this event will go to cancer research and cancer related programs. The two day event will include wine-oriented activities, gourmet meals and premium wine pairings at exclusive Napa Valley wineries, live entertainment as well as silent and live auctions. The Villagio Inn and Spa along with sister property the Vintage Inn will be the event headquarters with rooms available exclusively to V Wine Celebration Guests. Guest transportation will be provided to all hosted events. A limited number of rooms are available so be sure to book early. For more information and tickets visit the web site at: www.winecelebration.org

23rd Annual Santa Barbra Wine Festival

The 23^rd annual Santa Barbara Wine Festival will host 75 premier Central Coast wineries along with savory and delectable delights. The event will be held at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Stroll along the banks of Mission Creek as you taste some great wines. An adult only event, you can save up to $35.00 by purchasing your tickets by 5: 00 PM June 25^th. Tickets are $60 for Museum members or $85 for non-members. Tickets will also be on sale at the door on a first come first serve basis at $95. Proceeds benefit the Museum’s exhibits and education programs. For more information and a list of participating wineries visit the website at: www.sbnature.org/winefestival

Finger Lakes Wine Festival

Celebrate the “Taste of the Lakes”, the event of the summer for 2010!

Sip and savor over 600 wines from 80 plus wineries. This three day event will be held July 17^th – 19^th rain or shine on the grounds of Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen New York.

The main festival will be held Saturday July 18^th and Sunday July 19^th with over 80 wineries pouring over 600 local wines. Enjoy cooking demonstrations and culinary classes while sampling culinary delights along with some great wines.  Local artists will display their arts, crafts and jewelry. Regional bands will perform live on three stages. A Champagne Breakfast, Tasters Banquet, Brewers Garden, pace car rides will also be available and much more. The event will kick off Friday July 17^th from 6:30pm-9:30pm, with “Yancey’s Fancy Cheese Launch of the Lakes”. Join in a Toga Party along with award winning cheese, wine, live music and fireworks to cap off the night. The Main Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 5pm. For more information, specific event times and to purchase tickets visit the web site at: http://www.flwinefest.com Tickets for some events are limited so make reservations early!

Sonoma Artisan Cheese Festival

California’s Artisan Cheese Festival is a four day event to be held March 26^th – 29^th celebrating handcrafted cheeses, food, wines and beers from California and beyond. Educational seminars, Artisan Grand Gala Dinner, and festive Sunday market place will all be a part of this great event.  Offering consumers a chance to enjoy and learn about fine artisan cheeses. Times will vary so for more information and reservations call 707-283-2890.

20th Annual Savor Valley

Join 21 Sonoma wineries March 20th and 21st 2010, sampling 2009 vintage wines straight from the barrel, taste their new releases and award winning wines paired with culinary creations prepared by local chefs. Come enjoy some of the best wine and food Sonoma has to offer. Tickets are $55 and $20 for the designated driver. Event will be held both days from 11:00am – 4:00pm. For more information and tickets call 866-794-9463