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June 1 -- Identifying Historical Photographs
Historical: Join the Napa County Historical Society for its June educational program. We will view and identify photographs of Napa County. This is a great event to share your knowledge about the area or learn about the history of our county. 1219 First Street, Napa.
Fee: FreeTime: 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 224.1739
June 1 -- Wine of the Month Pairing at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine Education: Discover the magic of a great food & wine combination in this paired tasting with Burgess 1994 Estate Cabernet. $10 for food and wine pairing plus 4 additional wines from our list of boutique Napa Valley wines. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access. Wineries of Napa Valley: 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
June 3 -- Civil War Veterans & Memorial Day
Historic: St. Helena Historical Society Presents Civil War Veterans & Memorial Day, Tuesday June 3, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Grand Army of the Republic Plot, St. Helena Cemetery, 2461 Spring Street Entrance. Tour Space is limited. Reservations Required.
Fee: Call for reservationsTime: 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.5502
June 3 -- An Evening with Eleanor Coppola
Reception: At Rubicon Estate, award-winning documentary film maker, artist, wife and mother Eleanor Coppola, reads from and speaks about her new memoir 'Notes on a Life'. Book signing follows, along with wine and desserts created by Pastry Program students at the Napa Valley Cooking School. 1991 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford
Fee: $40Time: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.5559
June 5 - 8 -- Auction Napa Valley
Auction, Benefit: This event celebrates the wines, people and land of Napa Valley, with hundreds of wine auction lots and scores of vintner-hosted events, all offered with the unparalleled beauty of the Napa Valley as the setting. In its 27 years, the event has donated more than $68 million to dozens of Napa County nonprofit organizations. Four days of all the best Napa Valley has to offer, with the Heitz family of Heitz Wine Cellars as the event chairs and a few hundred other vintners as the weekend's hosts.
Fee: varies by eventTime: varies by event Phone Number: (707) 963.3388
June 5 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Vista Dome Moonlight Escapade Dinner
Food & Wine Education: Dine in "elevated elegance" under the moonlit vineyards with a 5-course specially crafted menu, welcome glass of champagne and an option for (2) glasses of private label Napa Valley Wine Train Chardonnay, Merlot or Cabernet bottled by Raymond Cellars. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $130Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
June 6 & 20 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Murder Mystery Dinner
Performing Arts, Dining: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre features a complete five-course gourmet dinner aboard the lavishly restored 1915 Pullman dining and lounge cars, with actors attired in 1915 era costumes. Cocktails and wine are available at an additional price and are subject to service charge and sales tax. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $135Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
June 6 -- Moulin Rouge at Copia
Performing Arts: Colorful drama chronicling the life of 19th-century French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (Jose Ferrer). While centering on Toulouse-Lautrec's painful deformity (the growth of his legs was stunted by a childhood accident), his miserable love life and his attempts to drown his sorrows in drink, the film also serves as a biography of 1890s Paris and its most famous landmark, the Moulin Rouge cafe. 500 First St., Napa
Fee: $7General / $6 MembersTime: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA
June 6 -- Fine Wine & Artisan Cheese at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine Education: We are here to prove that pairing wine and food is easier than you think! Taste an array of Napa Valley wines paired with unique cheese from California and beyond. $10 for 5 wines & cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. Wineries of Napa Valley: 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
June 7 -- Reserve Tasting at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine Education: Taste a special selection of our finest wines from several boutique Napa wineries including Goosecross Cellars, Girard Winery and Burgess Cellars. These reserve wines are not often available for tasting on a regular basis, so this is a unique occasion to taste wines from top Napa Valley appellations. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
June 8 -- Reserve Tasting at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine Education: Taste a special selection of our finest wines from several boutique Napa wineries including Goosecross Cellars, Girard Winery and Burgess Cellars. These reserve wines are not often available for tasting on a regular basis, so this is a unique occasion to taste wines from top Napa Valley appellations. 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
June 12 -- 3rd Annual Children Health Initiative
Benefit: CHI is dedicated to 100% healthcare coverage for Napa County children. This year's benefit features guest speaker San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. Hors d'oeuvres, exclusive wines, live music, silent auction with eclectic wine lots and artisan packages
Fee: $75 per personTime: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.0830
June 12 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Vista Dome Appellation Dinner
Food & Wine Education: Award-winning, Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald and Napa Valley Wine Train Wine Educator, Brent Trojan, join forces to plan a diverse 5-course gourmet dinner menu. Each month the menu is specially developed to complement the evening's wines choices. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $150Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
June 13 -- Funny Face at Copia
Performing Arts: Fred Astaire's inimitable dancing feet come full circle in George and Ira Gershwin's Funny Face, an airy musical about high-fashion photography in Paris that costars Audrey Hepburn. Paris (and Audrey) have rarely looked better thanks to luminous cinematography, and the classic score includes such songs as "S'Wonderful," "He Loves and She Loves" and the title tune. 500 First St., Napa
Fee: $7General / $6 MembersTime: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA
June 13 -- Fine Wine & Artisan Cheese at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine Education: We are here to prove that pairing wine and food is easier than you think! Taste an array of Napa Valley wines paired with unique cheese from California and beyond. $10 for 5 wines & cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. Wineries of Napa Valley: 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
June 13, 20 & 27 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Vista Dome Vintners Luncheon
Food & Wine Education: Most Fridays passengers enjoy mingling with our Guest Vintner in addition to enjoying Chef Macdonald's culinary delights and the beautiful views! Wine Educator and the Chef plan perfectly paired menus long in advance of the day to bring out the unique subtleties in each Vintners' chosen varietals. Call for reservations. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $140Time: 10:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
June 14 -- Tulocay Cemetery walking tour
Historic: Stroll through the beauty and history of the Tulocay Cemetery with historian Nancy Brennan. This year Mrs. Brennan will spin some interesting stories about local families, such as the Greenwood Family, the Chan Family (in the Chinese section) and their important immigrant histories, as well as tales of Don Cayetano Jaurez.
Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 255.1836
June 14 -- African American Vintners Winetasting at Copia
Wine Education: Fifth Annual! Discover old and new favorites as we sample award-winning wines produced by members of the Association of African American Vintners. Complementary nibbles and live music round out the afternoon. 500 First St., Napa
Fee: $35 (includes admission)/$25 memberTime: 1:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA
June 14 -- Family Fun Day at the Farm
Family Fun: Connolly Ranch, located at 3141 Browns Valley Road in Napa, will be open to the public. Families can visit our farm animals, take tours of the ranch and enjoy food, drink and live music.
Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 224.1894
June 14 -- Beringer: Wine & Artisan Cheese Festival
Food & Wine Education: Includes cave tours (limited availability), live music, cooking demonstrations, barrel making on our historic Promenade. Wine & Cheese pairings demos (1 p.m., $10 reservations recommended). 2000 Main Street, St. Helena, CA
Fee: $20 (includes a souvenir logo glass) Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.8989 x 2222
June 14 -- 6th Annual Walk Through the Vineyards
Recreation, Benefit: Join the Napa Valley Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for the 6th Annual Walk Through the Vineyards. Festivities include a lovely 3K walk through the vineyards, light breakfast, jazz band with a special singing performance, wine bottle ring toss contest and fabulous silent auction.
Fee: $30 in advance or $40 day of eventTime: 8:30 a.m. Phone Number: (415) 543.3549
June 14 -- Seafood Appetizers & Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine Education: We're pairing our legendary Napa Valley wines with a little taste of the sea. Our white wines, ranging from buttery and smooth to crisp or sweet, will shine when paired with an array of seafood appetizers. (Don't fret if you're a red wine drinker, we have you covered too!) Wineries of Napa Valley: 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
June 14 -- Carne Asada BBQ
Celebration: It is not only our Carne Asada BBQ, but it is also the second Blow Out Sale of the year. A great way to stock up for summer. Cartlidge & Browne Winery, 205 Jim Oswalt Way, Suite B, American Canyon
Fee: Call for informationTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 552.5199
June 14 -- Defending the Caveman, by Rob Becker
Performing Arts: Just in time for Father's Day a return engagement of Defending the Caveman brings the longest-running solo play in Broadway history back to Lincoln Theater, 100 California Dr., Yountville.
Fee: $35, $55Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1300
June 14, 27 & 29 -- Napa Valley Wine Train Family Fun Excursions
Family Fun, Dining: Parents are treated to a quiet, uninterrupted gourmet luncheon or dinner, while children are entertained by a professional care provider in a separate car with games, movies, and a meal. Please call for schedule. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $95Time: 10:30a.m.-2:30p.m. or 5:30p.m.-9:30p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
June 15 -- Father's Day Wine & Chocolate at Wineries of Napa Valley
Celebration, Wine Education: Give Dad the royal treatment with an afternoon in the Napa Valley. Today we are featuring premier wines from our boutique family wineries with some decadent chocolate treats. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor lounge, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. Wineries of Napa Valley: 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
June 15 -- V Marketplace Father's Day Invitational Auto Show
Celebration, Exhibition: V Marketplace celebrates the "art of the driving machine," from the national champions to the local favorites, to the one-of-a-kind collector curiosities. Packard, Pierce Arrow, Ford, Ferrari, M.G., Mercedes Benz and more, top a list of more than 100 early and late model autos spanning some 90 years of production! 6525 Washington Street, Yountville, CA.
Fee: Call for informationTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.2451
June 16 -- African American Vintners at Copia
Wine Education: Join California's leading African American vintners, growers and winemakers as they discuss their experiences in the fascinating world of wine. 500 First St., Napa
Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA
June 16 - 27 -- Camp for Kids at Napa's Synagogue
Family Fun: Congregation Beth Sholom offers summer camp June 16 � June 27 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the synagogue, 1455 Elm Street in Napa, with a wide array of activities. Children do not have to belong to the synagogue to enroll in camp. Campers ages 4 to 10 and also grades 6, 7 and 8 are welcome. Call for more info.
Fee: variesTime: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.7305
June 19 -- Pride and Joy at Copia
Live Music: During its 25 years of phenomenal success, Pride & Joy has remained the most popular band on the Bay Area music scene. They have achieved this by presenting the most timeless pop/soul music of our time in an electrifying high-style show that pulls the audience directly into the heart of their performance. 500 First St., Napa
Fee: $25 general/$22.50 members/$10 for 12 and underTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA
June 20 -- Fine Wine & Artisan Cheese at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: We are here to prove that pairing wine and food is easier than you think! Taste an array of Napa Valley wines paired with unique cheese from California and beyond. $10 for 5 wines & cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. Wineries of Napa Valley: 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
June 20 -- An American in Paris at Copia
Performing Arts: Opportunistic American artist Jerry Mulligan (Gene Kelly, once a struggling painter, lives in the City of Light enjoying the patronage of a well-heeled, amorous American gallery owner. Until, that is, he meets and falls desperately in love with a willowy French street urchin (Leslie Caron, in her screen debut) who happens to be engaged to Mulligan's best friend. 500 First St., Napa
Fee: $7General / $6 MembersTime: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA
June 20 - 22 -- 3rd Annual Jewish Vintners Celebration
Celebration, Benefit: Nearly 40 Jewish Vintners and winemakers from the Napa Valley, Sonoma and elsewhere in California as well as Israel will gather together in a celebration of wine, cuisine, camaraderie and history at the 3rd Annual Jewish Vintners Celebration: "Connecting with our Roots", taking place at select locations throughout the Napa Valley, with all proceeds benefiting Jewish nonprofits in the Napa Valley. Tickets are $650 for the weekend package, or $600 before May 10th, 2008.
Fee: See descriptionTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 968.9944
June 21 -- A Midsummer's Night
Benefit, Auction: The spectacular Castello di Amorosa will once again provide a stunning backdrop for an unforgettable dinner and fabulous live auction beneath the stars. The fundraiser will support the programs of Hospice and Adult Day Services of Napa County.
Fee: $375Time: Call for information & tickets Phone Number: (707) 258.9080
June 21 -- Calistoga "Art In the Park"
Celebration, Benefit: 11th Annual Calistoga "Art in the Park" held at Pioneer Park, Cedar St. Outdoor event featuring fine arts and crafts from over 30 artist and raising funds for children's art programs in the community. Enjoy Napa Valley wines, food and live music all afternoon.
Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.0417
June 21 -- 2008 Taste of Howell Mountain
Celebration, Wine Education: Join us for the once-a-year opportunity to taste the wines of Howell Mountain all in one place, sample delicious gourmet food, and take home the winning bid on the auction lot of your dreams. All the proceeds benefit the children of the Howell Mountain Elementary School. Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena.
Fee: Advance tickets $95, $125 at the doorTime: 2:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 965.2665
June 21 -- Calistoga Art in the Park
Exhibition, Benefit: Calistoga Art in the Park is entering its eleventh year in highlighting artists and raising funds for children's art programs in the community. Calistoga Art in the Park is a well-established annual event, supported and promoted by Napa Valley wineries and local businesses. Held in historic Pioneer Park in Calistoga, California, Art in the Park also features wine, food, music and a silent auction.
Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.2278
June 21 -- 2008 Calistoga Art in the Park
Exhibition, Benefit: The eleventh Calistoga Art in the Park raises funds for Youth Art Programs. Held in historic Pioneer Park in Calistoga, California, this is a fun packed event featuring fine arts and crafts from talented artists. A Silent Auction, Napa Valley wines, food, and music are available all afternoon.
Fee: Free AdmisionTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.2278
June 21 -- Raymond Vineyards Summer Solstice Celebration
Celebration: This will be a fun evening of tasting our newly released Small Lot wines, along with several new vintages of our other award winning wines. Raymond Vineyards, 849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena
Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: Call for information & reservations Phone Number: (800) 525.2659
June 21 -- First Annual Solarbration
Celebration, Benefit: Celebrate the summer solstice with three solar wineries in Rutherford: Honig, Peju and ZD Wines. These wineries will celebrate the day of the year with the most sunshine by offering special wine tastings, sustainably-grown cuisine, live entertainment, and tours of their solar power systems. All proceeds donated to the Land Trust of Napa County. Purchase tickets in-person on the day of the event or participating wineries.
Fee: $50, $40 for wine club membersTime: 5:30 p.m. until sunset Phone Number: (800) 929.2217
June 21 -- Tri-tips and Wine Sips at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: Savor a juicy tri-tip appetizer with your wine tasting. A bit of meat from the grill and a little Napa wine�what a great way to enjoy a sunny day in California! No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor lounge, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. Wineries of Napa Valley: 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
June 22 -- Wine Pairings: Syrah at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: Discover the magic of a great food & wine combination in this paired tasting with Syrah. $10 for food and wine pairing plus 4 additional wines from our list of boutique Napa Valley wines. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access. Wineries of Napa Valley: 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
June 24 -- Indigo Girls at the Lincoln Theater
Live Music: 20 years after they began releasing records as Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have politely declined the opportunity to mellow with age. You could say it's just not in their constitution. 100 California Dr., Yountville
Fee: $55, $75Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1300
June 24 - 25 -- 40th Annual Winetaster's Cup Golf Tournament
Recreation, Benefit: Napa Valley's Longest-Running Golf Tournament Celebrates Anniversary this Year 40th Annual Winetaster's Cup to benefit Justin-Siena High School set for June 24 & 25, 2008 at Silverado Resort & Country Club For tickets and more information call Beth Fox, Development Director at 707-255-0950, extension 646.
Fee: $500Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.0950 ext 646
June 26 -- Unauthorized Rolling Stones at Copia
Live Music: The Unauthorized Rolling Stones takes their audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that lives in all of our hearts. Performing your favorite Stones songs of the 70's & early 80's, they recreate a live Rolling Stones concert, with period clothing, hairstyles and on stage banter. 500 First St., Napa
Fee: $25 general/$22.50 members/$10 for 12 anTime: 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA
June 27 -- Fine Wine & Artisan Cheese at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: We are here to prove that pairing wine and food is easier than you think! Taste an array of Napa Valley wines paired with unique cheese from California and beyond. $10 for 5 wines & cheese. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. Wineries of Napa Valley: 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
June 27 -- Love, Janis at the Lincoln Theater
Performing Arts: Joplin comes back to life in both her music and her words in the Broadway smash, "Love, Janis" which explores the performer not only through her legendary songs, but also in the poignant and honest letters she wrote home to her family. 100 California Dr., Yountville
Fee: $45 - $90Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.1300
June 27 -- Merlove at Copia
Performing Arts: In response to the movie Sideways comes a new documentary celebrating Merlot. The message of Merlove is that no single varietal should be singled out and crushed. The film interweaves documentary-style filmmaking with an animation of a bottle of wine named "Merlove" who must find a way to fill himself with love when tossed aimlessly into the ocean of mediocre Merlot wine. 500 First St., Napa
Fee: $7 General / $6 MembersTime: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA
June 28 -- Mediterranean Tapas and Wine at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: Join us at Wineries of Napa Valley for Mediterranean inspired Tapas paired with our Napa Valley wines. Choose from an impressive list of boutique Napa family wineries. No reservations required. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor seating, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access, wine bar. Wineries of Napa Valley: 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450
June 28 -- Napa Valley Comedy Night
Performing Arts, Benefit: Pahlmeyer Winery Presents: 6th Annual Napa Valley Comedy Night at the Napa Valley Opera House to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the North Bay. "Moroccan Madness" showcasing 8 premier restaurants and wineries, Elite silent auction, belly dancers, live jazz band, Stand-up comedy show, Live Auction. 1030 Main Street, Napa
Fee: $75 includes ALL wine/food/entertainmentTime: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 258.5522 x229
June 29 -- Wine, Women & Shoes 2008
Benefit: A Fashion Show, Auction, Boutique and Food and Wine Tasting. St. Supery Vineyards and Winery, 8440 St. Helena Hwy., PO Box 38, Rutherford
Fee: $150Time: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (925) 676.0505
June 29 -- Napa Walk-around Winetasting at Copia
Wine Education: To honor Robert Mondavi's 95th birthday and the industry he founded, we present the sixth annual Napa Walk-around - bigger and better than ever! Taste hundreds of Napa wines all under one roof - reds, whites, roses and sparkling - paired with fare from local restaurants and artisan food producers. 500 First St., Napa
Fee: $45 general/$35 memberTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA
June 29 -- Spicy Summer Sipping at Wineries of Napa Valley
Wine & Food Education: It's all about spices today as we experience the range of aromatics in our selection of Napa Valley wines. These wines have a bit of kick and we'll show you how they add an exciting punch to food. $10 for tasting. Comfortable outdoor patio, indoor lounge, wine tasting, Wi-Fi access. Wineries of Napa Valley: 1285 Napa Town Center, Napa
Fee: $10Time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.9450

Ongoing Events

Every Night -- Live Music & Dancing - Calistoga Inn
Live Music: The Calistoga Inn, Restaurant & Brewery features live jazz, blues or latin style music from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every night. Dinner reservations are recommended.Blues on the patio every Wednesday night, Open Mic in the pub every Wed., Singer/Songwriters in the pub every Thurs, dancing in the pub every Fri & Sat, jazz on the patio every Fri, Sat & Sun night. Call for details. 1250 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga CA.
Fee: Free or small coverTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 942.4101
Ongoing -- Historic District Tour at Beringer Vineyards
Historic: On this tour you'll explore various historic aspects of the property including the wine-aging tunnels & gravity-flow winery, finishing with a tasting of four wines upstairs in the landmark Rhine House. Must be at least 21 years of age. Please call for availability. 2000 Main St., St. Helena.
Fee: $20Time: 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.8989 ext. 2222
Ongoing -- Introducing Beringer Vineyards Tour
Historic: This historic tour ushers you through our original winery and aging tunnels, highlighting Beringer's 128 year history and commitment to quality. Tour includes a voucher for tasting of 3 wines at our Old Winery Tasting bar. (Under 21 free when accompanied by an adult). 2000 Main St., St. Helena.
Fee: $10.00 per adult, (Under 21 free when accompanied by an adult.)Time: 10:45 a.m. , 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. daily Phone Number: (707) 967.4412
Ongoing Year-Round -- California Wine Exhibit at the Napa Valley Museum
Museums & Exhibitions, Wine Education: "California Wine: The Science of an Art", a million dollar, state-of-the-art interactive exhibit takes you through a year in the wine making process. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Cir., on the grounds of the Veterans Home of California, Yountville.
Fee: Adults $4.50, Students and Senior $3.50, Youth ages 7 to 17 $2.50, Children under age 7 free. Free Admission every Monday.Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday-Monday Phone Number: (707) 944.0500
Daily -- Taste of Beringer Tour at Beringer Vineyareds
Historic, Wine Education: Not only will you visit our original winery and aging tunnels, but you'll get a chance to explore our demo vineyard. At the end of the tour you will taste three wines in the historic Rhine House as we educate you on the Napa Valley as well as tasting techniques. Must be at least 21 years of age. 2000 Main St., St. Helena
Fee: $15Time: 12, 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 3:45 p.m. 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, CA.
Fee: Adults $4.50, Seniors, $3.50, children 7-17, $2.50, Under 7, FreeTime: 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.0500
Ongoing -- Vintage Legacy Tour at Beringer Vineyards
Wine Education, Historic: Experience the Beringer Brothers' vision from vineyard to bottle. Guests will begin the tour in Beringer's St. Helena Home Vineyard, part of the original estate in 1875, and proceed to the Old Stone Winery for a barrel tasting of a pre-release wine in the caves, followed by a sit-down tasting of three current-release wines. Must be at least 21 years of age. Please call for availability. 2000 Main St., St. Helena
Fee: $35 per personTime: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.8989 #2222
Daily -- Reserve Tasting by Appointment at Beringer Vineyards
Wine Education: A great opportunity for a semi-private tasting of five reserve level wines as well as learning more about our reserve wine program. Must be at least 21 years of age. By advance reservation only, 24-hour reservation/cancellation policy. 2000 Main St, St. Helena, CA
Fee: $25Time: 3:45 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.8989 ext. 2222
Daily -- Wine and Cheese at Beringer Vineyards
Wine Education: This presentation highlights how the cheese's dominant tastes react with wine's dominant tastes. Tasting of 4 different artisanal cheeses paired with 4 different wines. Must be at least 21 years of age. By advance reservation only, 48-hour reservation/cancellation policy. 2000 Main St, St. Helena, CA.
Fee: $30Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.8989 ext. 2222
Daily -- Wine and Food in Balance at Beringer Vineyards
Wine Education: The rules have changed! The primary tastes in foods (salty, sour, sweet, savory and spicy) change the way wine tastes. This presentation highlights how the food's dominant tastes react with wine's dominant tastes. Understanding these basic principles will make your wine and food experience more enjoyable. Tasting includes four different wines paired with samples of the dominant tastes in food. Must be at least 21 years of age. By advance reservation only, 48-hour reservation/cancellation policy. 2000 Main St, St. Helena, CA.
Fee: $30Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.8989 ext. 2222
Daily -- Wine Tasting with Cheese Pairing Experience at Darioush
Food & Wine Education: In the company of your own personal host, you will enjoy Darioush's finest wines, each paired with hand-selected, local artisan cheeses from the Sonoma Valley. Along with a private tour of the winery, the pairing experience will leave you with a renewed appreciation for Darioush wine and the history behind it all. Advance reservations are essential for this one-of-a-kind culinary experience. 4240 Silverado Trail, Napa
Fee: $50 per person Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: ( 707) 257.2345 ext 130
Second Saturday of Every Month -- Come Spit on our Floor* 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. (*Spitting in the cellar drain trenches is perfectly acceptable in barrel tastings!) 1000 Main Street, St. Helena.
Fee: $7.00 (Free to club members!)Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 326.6069 x 439
November 10 - June 30 -- Wine Across America at Copia
Exhibition: For the first time in history, America has wineries in all 50 states. Wine Across America is about the amazing wine revolution that has led to the establishment of more than 5,000 wineries across the U.S. Husband-and-wife journalist team, photographer Charles O'Rear and writer Daphne Larkin, crisscrossed America for two years to capture this extraordinary story. 500 First St., Napa
Fee: Included with admissionTime: Open Daily Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA
By Appointment, minimum 10 people -- "Blend Your Own Merlot" At Rutherford Hill
Wine Education: "Blending in the Caves." This is a one-of-a-kind experience where you and your friends or colleagues become winemakers for a day! After your tour, your wine instructor will assist you with important considerations. Then, blend your own Merlot - even bottle it and take it home! Call the winery for more information.
Fee: VariesTime: By Appointment, Reservations Required Phone Number: (707) 963.1871 ext.218
Daily, by appointmentt -- The Nose Knows: Sensory Evaluation at Franciscan
Wine Education: Join one of our experts as you learn as you learn to taste wine like a professional. This is a fun, round table setting designed to introduce you to various wine's signature aromas and to an understanding of how your sense of smell enhances your enjoyment of wine. 1178 Galleron Road at Hwy 29, St. Helena, CA
Fee: $30Time: Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., by appointment Phone Number: (707) 967.3993
Daily -- Sterling Vineyards Progressive Tasting
Wine Education: Guests will be able to sample tastes of limited-release wines in a "progressive tasting" throughout the scenic hilltop winery. At two strategic viewpoints along the way, winery staff will be available to answer questions while serving tastings. The balance of the five-wine tasting is completed in the Visitors Center's Main Tasting Room, where guests can enjoy a seated tasting with attentive table service and great views of the northern Napa Valley, while surrounded by Sterling's historical collection of wine-related art. 1111 Dunaweal Lane Calistoga, Ca
Fee: $20 adults, $10 under 21, under 3 FreeTime: All Day Phone Number: (800) 726.6136
Daily, by appointmentt -- The Art of The Blend at Franciscan
Wine Education: 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. 1178 Galleron Road at Hwy 29, St. Helena, CA
Fee: $30Time: between 11a.m. and 3 p.m., by appointment. Phone Number: (707) 967.3993
Daily -- Introduction to Wine and Food Pairing at Copia
Food & Wine Education: Learn from the COPIA experts as they teach you the easy way to pair wine with food. You'll learn all the basics-from Pinot Noir to salmon and Zinfandel to chocolate as well as more exotic fare. We sample two wines with a tasting plate. 500 First St., Napa
Fee: Free with admissionTime: 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA
Daily -- Sterling Vineyards Reserve Tour and Tasting
Wine Education: Participants will enjoy an escorted tour of winery operations, led by one of our knowledgeable and gracious tour guides, followed by a private tasting in our elegant Reserve Room. The tasting features a three-vintage vertical selection of Sterling's highly acclaimed Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Includes Sterling's one-of-a-kind aerial tram ride (a portion of the fee may be credited toward the purchase of Reserve wines). Reservations are recommended. 1111 Dunaweal Lane Calistoga, Ca
Fee: $45Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.3349
Ongoing -- Ceja Vineyards Downtown Tasting Room
Wine & Foood Education: Come visit Ceja Vineyards' new downtown wine tasting salon at 1248 First Street. Wine tasting, wine by the glass and bottle, retail sales and gourmet cheese plates are available for purchase. Friday and Saturday nights we stay open until 10p.m., so stop by for a glass of wine before or after dinner!
Fee: $10 tasting feeTime: Sun-Thurs 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri & Sat till 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.6445
May 16 - July 6 -- Six Dimensions Sculpture at the Napa Valley Museum
Exhibition, Reception: Nationally-recognized Napa Valley sculptors Arminee Chahbazian, Jack Chandler, Gordon Huether, Randy Hussong, Clifford Rainey and Rachel Riser will be celebrated at the Napa Valley Museum with an exhibition of their works. Opening reception Friday, May 16, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.,. Admission to the reception is free for members and $5 for non-members. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville
Fee: $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for students/seniorsTime: Daily, except Tues. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.0500
May 30 - June 15 -- Agatha Christie's The Unexpected Guest
Performing Arts: A thriller as well as a puzzler set in a foggy estate in Wales, this mystery opens as a stranger walks into a house to find a man murdered and his wife standing over him with a gun. May 30 is our Opening Night Gala with complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres. Dreamweavers Theatre, 1637 Imola Avenue, Napa
Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: Call for information & tickets Phone Number: (707) 255.LIVE (5483)
May 31 - July 17 -- Lewis deSoto: Tales of Power
Exhibition: Lewis de Soto is known for working in a wide range of media, from intimate to large scale public art commissions, exploring an equally wide range of themes and subjects. The exhibition is the latest in a series of Gatehouse Gallery exhibitions featuring recent work from notable artists in the di Rosa collection. di Rosa Preserve , 5200 Carneros Highway 121 Napa
Fee: $10 / $5 di Rosa Preserve membersTime: Tuesday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.5991
June 23 - July 20 -- Kids Theatre Workshop
Performing Arts, Family Fun: Dreamweavers is happy to announce the return of our Kids Theatre Workshop�in an expanded form. The workshop takes place from June 23 through July 23, culminating in three performances of Alice in Wonderland from July 18 through July 20. Workshop run by Jaye Petrick. 1637 Imola Avenue, Napa
Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 255.LIVE (5483)
June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9 & August 23 -- Musical Picnics in Lyman Park
Live Music: Pack up the picnic and the Chardonnay! Each summer, the Chamber presents a series of free concerts in Lyman Park. This popular community event captures the charm that is St. Helena. Bring your picnic basket and blanket, but get to Lyman Park early. This popular concert series packs the crowds in.
Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 799.6456
Every Sunday -- Elegant Victorian Tea - Blue Violet Mansion
Food Education: Elegant Victorian tea begins with pots of steaming water & a selection of our custom bagged herbal & black teas. Seasonal menus with a variety of savory and sweet breads & homebaked cookies. Seatings are fireside in the Grand Salon, which is adorned with handpainted wine country scenes and lit by crystal chandeliers.
Fee: $24.95-$29.95 plus local taxTime: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Groups negotiable Phone Number: (800) 959.2583
Every Sunday -- St. Supery Winery - Behind the Scenes
Wine Education: Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at a world class winery? Here is your opportunity to see first hand. Explore our cellar with a wine educator and learn about the entire winemaking process from crushing to bottling. Tour concludes with a barrel tasting of our estate grown reds. 8440 Hwy 29, Rutherford.
Fee: $30Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.4507 x58 or (800) 942.0809 x58
Every Sunday -- Robert Mondavi, Artisanal Cheese & Wine
Food & Wine Education: The marriage of wine and cheese dates back before the Roman Empire. Just as gourmet foods have evolved in the United States, so have exceptional handmade cheeses, which some feel are a natural complement to handcrafted wine. This two-hour presentation begins with a tour of the winery to understand Robert Mondavi's winemaking philosophy. Afterwards, you will sit down to enjoy a selection of local artisanal cheeses served with our wines. You will taste both red and white wines with the cheeses and try some new combinations that might surprise you. Limited to 10 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required.
Fee: $50.00 per person, limited to 10 guests.Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328
Every Sunday -- Mimi Fox and friends at Uva Trattoria
Live Music: Mimi Fox and friends, Lite Jazz Guitar at Uva Trattoria. Come join Uva for the best in Italian wines & food, cocktails & live jazz every week. 1405 Clinton Street, between Main & Brown, downtown Napa.
Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.6646
Every third Sunday of the month -- Renaissance Tea at the Cedar Gables Inn
Reception: Come for a relaxing afternoon of Old English Ambience and charm with Specialty teas, elegant sandwiches, scones, and sweet petit fours. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. Ages 12 and up. 486 Coombs St., Napa, CA.
Fee: $35Time: 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 224.7969
Every Monday -- Robert Mondavi Winery The Taste of Wine
Wine Education: This two-hour long formal tasting will take you on a journey through your palate. You will learn to taste wine with care in order to appreciate its quality; to submit it to examination by your senses; to try and understand it by discovering its various characters and putting them into words. You will be able to "read" a wine by appreciating its visual aspect, evaluate its aromas and flavors as well as experience its mouthfeel. Understanding a wine is to savor it. Limited to 10 guests. Robert Mondavi Winery is located on Highway 29 in Oakville. Advanced reservations are required
Fee: $75 per person, limited to 10 guests.Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328
Every Monday - Friday in June -- St. Supery - Up Close & Personal
Wine Education: Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at a world class winery? Here is your opportunity to see first hand. Explore our cellar with a wine educator and learn about the entire winemaking process from crushing to bottling. Tour concludes with a barrel tasting of our estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot & Merlot. This unique experience is a must for every wine lover visiting the Napa Valley. Space is limited. St. Supery Vineyards and Winery, 8440 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford CA.
Fee: $25Time: 3 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 942.0809 x47
Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday -- "Diner Days" at Napa Valley Grille
Wine & Food Education: Chef Thad creates special three course menus every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday featuring updated classic American food. Sample menus: Blue Cheese Wedge Salad, Kobe Meatloaf, Jack Daniels Pecan Pie...Caesar Salad, Chicken Pot Pie, Caramelized Banana Split...Chop Chop Salad, 1/2 lb. Kobe Hamburger, Brandy Alexander Milkshake. Napa Valley Grille, 6795 Washington Street, Washington Square, Yountville, CA
Fee: $25 for a three course menuTime: All Day Phone Number: (707) 944.8686
Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday -- UC Master Gardeners Help-Desk
Garden Education: The UC Master Gardeners of Napa County staff an information desk in the UC Cooperative Extension office on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays. They answer questions, diagnose plant problems, & give horticultural advice to home gardeners. Samples of weeds & plants may be brought to the UCCE office at 1710 Soscol Ave, Ste 4, Napa, CA
Fee: FreeTime: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.4221
Monday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday -- The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone - Cooking Demonstrations
Food & Wine Education: Cooking demonstrations last approximately one hour. Included are recipes, video presentation and tasting of the prepared item. Held in the DeBaun Theater at the CIA in St. Helena.
Fee: $15Time: Mon. & Fri. 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2320
Monday Thru Friday -- Happy Hour
Come to Cuvee for Happy Hour and receive half off your cocktails, we have select $5.00 wines, and a specail Happy Hour appetizer menu. Lounge only. 1650 Soscol Ave., Napa
Fee: half off all cocktails $5 wine poursTime: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 224.2330
Every Tuesday - Saturday -- Tours of the di Rosa Preserve
Exhibition: Located on 217 scenic acres in the Carneros region of Napa Valley, the di Rosa Preserve: Art & Nature houses nearly 2,300 works of art in all media by more than 900 artists from Northern California in its three contemporary galleries. 5200 Carnernos Hwy 121, Napa CA
Fee: $10 / $15Time: 9:30a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.5991 x25
May 2 - October 30 -- Cooking with Julie Farmers Market Tour
Food Education: Napa & St. Helena Farmers Market Tour and Cooking class. Imagine cooking with the best Napa has to offer. We'll shop at the market which offers the season's finest and freshest ingredients. Next, to a local winery to select our wines. Then on to the kitchen, where Julie will show you how to transform your bounty into a wonderful wine country feast. We meet at the coffee and pastry stand at Napa Farmers Market on Tuesday, or St. Helena Farmer's Market on Fridays.
Fee: $175Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.5036
Every Tuesday & 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 a 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. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required
Fee: $100 per person, all inclusive; limited to 10 guests.Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (888) RMONDAVI, ext 2000
Every Wednesday night -- Three for Thirty with no corkage fee
Dining: Come to Restaurant Cuvee on Wednesday nights and receive three courses for $30.00. Bring a bottle of wine and we will waive you corkage fees. 1650 Soscol Ave., Napa
Fee: $30.00 per personTime: 5 p.m. to close Phone Number: (707) 224.2330
The first four Wednesdays of each month -- Napa Boots and Belles Dancing
Recreation: Napa Boots and Belles welcomes singles, couples and families for "Dancing in a Square", on the first four Wednesdays of each month. Refreshments available on each third Wednesday. Grange Hall, 3275 Hagen Road, Napa.
Fee: $5 donationTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.3161
Wednesdays and Sundays -- Robert Mondavi, The Art of Cabernet
Wine Education: Our program begins with a visit through our gravity flow cellar, demonstrating how gentle winemaking allows us to create wines with finesse, yet density. The focus of the program is a vertical tasting of Robert Mondavi Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon revealing the magic of a powerful, yet gracious wine, through the personality of various vintages. Join us for this two hour experience exploring a wine that stands in the company of the great wines of the world. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required.
Fee: $75 per person; limited to 8 guests.Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328
Every Wednesday night -- Drop-in Meditation Class for all
Instruction: Learn to meditate, find inner meaning, improve your health & relationships, become more positive. Learn what Buddha taught. Join us at Summerville at Villa Del Rey, 3255 Villa Lane off Tancas, Napa. 2nd floor in chapel. Beginning April 4, continuing class.
Fee: $10 donationTime: 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 795.8791
First Wednesday, every other month -- First Wednesday Downtown Calistoga
Exhibition: Calistoga Art Center invites you to view and shop for art by local artists at downtown venues in Calistoga, such as cafes, banks and art galleries. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Calistoga Art Center.
Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 225.1003
Every Wednesday -- Sicilian Wednesdays at Boskos Trattoria
Wine & Food Education: Celebrate the foods and wine of Sicily! Come enjoy our menu items inspired by the island "off the boot." All bottles of Italian wines are 1/2 off. Mangia! 1364 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA
Fee: 1/2 Price Italian bottlesTime: 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.9088
Ongoing Wednesdays June - Sept -- Yountville Farmers' Market
Recreation: Seasonal fresh fruits & vegetables, organic produce, entertainment, gourmet foods, wine tastings & chef demonstrations. Held in the parking lot in front of Compadre's Bar & Grill, Yountville.
Fee: FreeTime: 4 p.m. - Dusk Phone Number: (707) 257.8481
Every Thursday Night -- "Slider" Night at Napa Valley Grille
Recreation: Relax and unwind every Thursday night at Napa Valley Grille. Five dollars gets you our kobe "sliders" and a beer. We throw in the friendly conversation. 6795 Washington Street, Washington Square, Yountville, CA
Fee: $5Time: 3 p.m. until close Phone Number: (707) 944.8686
Every Thursday -- Robert Mondavi, Celebrating California Food & Wine
Wine Education: Celebrating the California history of wine, this four-hour program begins with an educational tour of the winery and surrounding vineyards, followed by a presentation on the history of California winegrowing. After the presentation, we will serve you an elegant three-course luncheon in our Vineyard Room, created by our winery chef to complement a variety of our Napa Valley and District wines. Reservations are limited to 8 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required.
Fee: $110.00 per person, limited to 10 guests.Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328
Thursday nights May 22 - July 31 -- Napa Downtown Chefs' Market
Market, Food Education: Chefs' Market has moved to Thursday nights! Now in it's 14th year, the Market is Napa Valley's most popular outdoor event. Enjoy fresh produce, food from some of the best chefs in the country, Napa Valley wines, musical entertainment and more. There is something for the whole family. Each night will feature two Chefs' Demonstrations, hosted by a well-known Napa Valley chef, offering recipes and tastes. First Street and Napa Town Center in Napa Downtown.
Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.0322
Thursdays and Fridays -- Peju Winery Wine, Cheese, Tapas Tasting
Experience Peju wines as never before with exotic and flavorful dishes presented in a private, interactive setting at our winery. Peju's wine and food programs are educational, fun and perfect for groups of friends, family and corporations visiting the Napa Valley! 8466 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford
Fee: $40/Wine and Cheese, $60/Wine and TapasTime: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.3600
Every Thursday Morning -- Napa Mom's Club Thursday Morning Walks
Recreation: Come join a group of moms, who come together to socialize, network and provide time for our children to be with other children. Join us for weekly walks, play groups, monthly family activities and monthly mom's night out activities. Call for more details and location info.
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 849.9040
Thursdays - Saturdays -- The Hess Collection Experience
Wine Education: The "Hess Collection Experience" includes a VIP private gallery tour of Donald Hess' extensive collection of paintings and sculpture, a tasting of three current Hess Collection varietal wines and a special menu selected by winery Chef Chad Hendrickson. 4411 Redwood Road, Napa
Fee: $50Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.1144 x 213
Friday - Sunday -- Wine Blending Workshop at Copia
Wine Education: Take home a bottle of wine and wonderful memories from this hands-on workshop. Using selected varietals and working with our professional staff, you'll create a custom blend of wine, bottle and cork it, and finish with a personalized label signed by you, the winemaker! 500 First St., Napa
Fee: $50 (includes admission)/$40 membersTime: 2:45 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA
Ongoing Fridays - May through October -- The St. Helena Farmers' Market
Recreation: A wonderful Farmers Market with the best fresh produce and flowers around, great specialty foods and artist made crafts, served up in the beautiful setting of Crane Park (off Hwy 29)- come by and have a coffee and pastry at our cafe, serving baked goodies from the areas finest bakeries. Live Entertainment!
Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 486.2662
Every Friday & Saturday -- Bighorn Cellars Wine, Chocolate & Cheese
Wine & Food Education: Please join us at Silverado Train Wine Studio as we pour the premium, single-vineyard wines of Bighorn Cellars paired with artisan cheeses and decadent chocolates. Our tasting room is casual and inviting. Our wines are world class. Join us for a unique Napa Valley experience you are sure to enjoy! Cheers!
Fee: $7.00 (Fee is waived upon wine purchase)Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.8569 x 115 or (888) 414.WINE
Fridays -- Darioush Artisan Wine & Cheese Intensive
Food & Wine Education: Join Cowgirl Creamery owners Peggy Smith, formerly of Chez Panisse, and Sue Conley, a renowned Bay Area Restaurateur, at Darioush for a private, seated tasting of some of the world's finest small-production artisan cheeses paired with a variety of our meticulously-crafted estate-based wines. Reservations Required. 4240 Silverado Trail Napa, Ca
Fee: $65 per person.Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.2345 ext. 130
Weekends -- Start your Day the Wine Country Way at Copia
Wine Education: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at Copia. Planning a day of winery hopping? Our morning class arms you with all you need to make the most of it! We'll send you off with ABCs of winetasting, spit bucket etiquette, answers to FAQs, and tips on which wineries are your personal best bets for a peak Wine Country experience. Copia is located at 500 First St., Napa, CA.
Fee: $15 (includes day pass)/$5 memberTime: 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA
Ongoing Saturdays & Sundays -- Wine Seminar Series at Merryvale Vineyard
Wine Education: Reservations required - space is limited; Each seminar focuses on wine and its essential components - sugar, alcohol, acid and tannin. Most importantly, you will have a chance to map your own palate and find out about your likes and dislikes. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena.
Fee: $15.00 per personTime: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7777
Every Saturday Evening -- Dining, Desserts and Dancing at the Blue Violet Mansion
Celebration, Food & Wine Education: Enjoy an evening of romantic elegance with fine food in the Grand Salon. Guest vintners may be available, call for current schedule. Violette's at the Mansion, 443 Brown Street, Napa, California
Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: Call for information & reservations Phone Number: (707) 253.2583
Saturdays & Sundays -- Carolyn Parr Nature Center Museum Tours
Family Fun, Museums & Exhibitions: Attractive still life displays of local habitats include local animals and plants. A well mounted 6' mt. lion in display case is most recent addition. Library, gift shop, kids games, microscope and hands on skins and bones available. Weekday tours available for groups. Call 255-6465. 3107 Browns Valley Rd, at Westwood Hills Park.
Fee: No Admission FeeTime: Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Weekdays by appt. Phone Number: (707) 255.6465
Ongoing Third Saturday of Each Month -- A Bacchanalian History of Wine Seen Through 4,000 Years of Art
Museums & Exhibitions: A fascinating, humorous and informative multi-media presentation at Clos Pegase Winery, Calistoga.
Fee: FreeTime: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.4981
Every Saturday -- Robert Mondavi, The Essence Tour & Tasting
Wine Education: This three-hour adventure explores the flavor profile of wine. Offered throughout the year, the Essence Tour & Tasting unveils the mysteries of aromatic essences commonly associated with red and white wines such as green apple, leather, peach, smoke, pineapple or oak. The tour and tasting focus on the influences of soil, climate and the artful hand of the winemaker in developing the nuances of Robert Mondavi wines. Limited to 8 persons. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required.
Fee: $60 per person; limited to 10 guests.Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328
2nd Weekend of the Month -- Hess Collection Cellar Door Red Weekends
Celebration: The Hess Collection opens its original barrel chai for the public to fill commemorative jugs with a blended red wine from its Mount Veeder vineyards. The event recalls the 19th century origins of the winery as an exotic mountain resort in the Napa Redwoods, when Mount Veeder was a major tourist destination. 4411 Redwood Road Napa, CA
Fee: Initial bottle $18, refills $15Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.1144
Every first Sunday of the month -- Epicurean Explorations
Napa Valley Grille and Goosecross Cellars introduce Epicurean Explorations: multi-course food and wine pairing experiences. Chef Lyman and Goosecross' Wine Director will demonstrate the ease and flexibility of wine pairing in this informal (not to mention delicious) format. Napa Valley Grille, 6795 Washington St., Napa
Fee: $75.00 per person, inclusiveTime: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 276.9210
Every Third Thursday -- Napa Riverfront - Art and Entertainment on the River
Live Music, Museums & Exhibitions: An evening of live music, wine, food, special art exhibits and more spotlights over 35 top-rated restaurants, boutique wine tasting rooms, fine art galleries, and gourmet/specialty shops along the revitalized Napa River in downtown Napa. Come discover the Riverfront District - where the Napa Valley begins. Call for more information.
Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 253.8300
Tuesday - Thursday; Friday and Saturday -- Gourmet Retreat at CasaLana B & B
Food Education: CasaLana B&B offers hands-on cooking classes in the B&Bs' professionally-equipped kitchen. Classes are geared to avid home cooks. Classes range in length from 3 hours to 5 full days. 1316 South Oak Street, Calistoga. Please call for more information.
Fee: $75 - $850Time: Times vary according to class. Phone Number: (707) 942.0615
Every Third Thursday of the month -- Epicurean Explorations
Food & Wine Education: Napa Valley Grille and Goosecross Cellars introduce Epicurean Explorations: multi-course food and wine pairing experiences. Chef Lyman and Goosecross' Wine Director will demonstrate the ease and flexibility of wine pairing in this informal (not to mention delicious) format. : Napa Valley Grille, 6795 Washington St., Napa
Fee: $125 per person, all inclusiveTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 276.9210
Once a month -- Napa Valley Wine Train Concert Series
Live Music: Enjoy the relaxing sounds of some of the Bay Area's unique Jazz, 'R & B' , & Cabaret Entertainers as they bring their talents to Napa Valley! This 2-hour performance begins in the comfort of the Napa Valley Wine Train Station at 4:15pm and concludes around 6:15pm. Guests may purchase the Concert Package, which ncludes two glasses of wine or champagne during the performance in the Station, for either after the Luncheon Excursion or prior to the Dinner Excursion. These "Bay Area favorites" will be available to autograph purchased copies of their latest releases. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $20Time: 4:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 427.4124
Daily -- Mumm Cuvee Napa Photo Finish
Museums & Exhibitions: The Mumm Cuvee Napa "Private Collection" Gallery exhibits Matthew Adams'collection of his grandfather Ansel Adams' photographs. Matthew has graciously loaned Mumm twenty-seven original, signed prints from the renowned "Museum Collection" of acclaimed photographer, Ansel Adams. 8445 Silverado Trail North, St. Helena.
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.7700
Every Second Sunday of the month -- New Orleans/ Dixieland Jazz
Live Music: Each month a different band will perform three-40 minute sets. Between sets, jammers (aka local musicians) will perform. Also hear the DixieCats, a youth band. Dance on a large dance floor or just sit back and enjoy! Sponsored by the Napa Valley Dixieland Jazz Society. At the Elks Lodge, 2840 Soscol Avenue, Napa.
Fee: $10.00 General Admission; $3.00 Ages 12-17; Under 12 freeTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.5285 or (707) 258.8774
Every 4th Weekend of the Month -- 'Wine & Food Pairing' Seminar at Merryvale
Food & Wine Education: Daunted by the idea of pairing the right wine & with the right pairing? This unique seminar is conducted by our own Sandra Barros, Merryvale's Hospitality Coordinator, who begins with a behind-the-scenes tour of the winery. Taste Merryvale wines and selected foods while discovering simple guidelines to start you on your own personal journey into the joys of food & wine pairing. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena, CA.
Fee: $15Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7777
Last Wednesday of the Month -- Napa Wine Merchants Wine Tasting Class
Wine Education: Held on the last Wednesday of each month, from May 31 - December 27. Classes will feature a different varietal each month. Wines will be tasted blind to evaluate appellation, quality and price. Limited to 16 people per class. 1146 First St., Napa.
Fee: $10Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.6796
First Saturday of the Month -- Saturday Opera Night
Live Music, Performing Arts: Each Opera Night is unique, as vocalists who come to the Conservatory range in experience from student to diva. Tickets are available at the door when they open for general seating at 7:30. Complimentary tapas, wine, and mineral water are offered at intermission. Jarvis Conservatory is located at 1711 Main Street, near downtown Napa.
Fee: $15Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.5445
Saturdays May - October -- Calistoga Farmers' Market
Market: Every Saturday the market offers fresh produce & seasonal fruits, gourmet food, crafts, master gardeners, live entertainment and much more. New location: 1235 Washington Street, Calistoga Police Department Parking Area, Calistoga
Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.8892 / (707) 812.2640