Winery Events - 2018 California Wine Month Check www.discovercaliforniawines.com for updates as events are being added continuously. Last updated 8/28/2018 NORTH COAST Winery and Cave Tour at AVV Sept. 1-30, 2018. Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma County. Cost: Free, except groups of 15 or more http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/winery-and-cave-tour-at-avv/ Visit Alexander Valley Vineyards and learn about our barrel aging program. You'll tour our working cave and taste young wines from the barrel. Wine and Cheese Pairing at AVV Sept. 1-30, 2018. Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma County. Cost: $25 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/wine-and-cheese-pairing-at-avv/ Enjoy a special seated tasting and cheese pairing on the tasting room deck. Vineyard Hike at AVV Sept. 1-30, 2018. Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma County. Cost: $50 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/vineyards-hike-at-avv/ Get an insider's view exploring Alexander Valley Vineyards while tasting the wines where our grapes grow. Oracle Release Party Sept. 1, 2018. Miner Family Winery, Napa Valley. Cost: $175 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/oracle-release-party/ Join Miner Family Winery in celebration of the newest release of our flagship wine, The Oracle. Taste of Sonoma Sept. 1-3, 2018. Green Music Center, Sonoma State University. Cost: $150-$255 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/2018-taste-of-sonoma-3 The one-day immersive lineup will include a walk-around wine tasting, guided wine seminars, a marketplace and themed lounges. Black Stallion Estate Winery's September "Tuesdays on the Terrace" Sept. 4, 2018. Black Stallion Estate Winery, Napa Valley. Cost: Free entry, wines priced by the glass http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/black-stallion-estate-winerys-september-tuesdays-on-the-terrace/ Come have a glass of wine, listen to the live music and enjoy the views with us on the Garden Terrace. Winesong Weekend 2018 Sept. 7-8, 2018. Various locations throughout Mendocino County. Cost: $85-$250 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/winesong-weekend Silent and live auctions, tastings of world-class wines, and a special celebration of pinot noir. Lobster Feast Sept. 8, 2018. Sonoma County. Cost $135 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/lobster-feast/ Join us at our Annual Lobster Feast! Enjoy your favorite Trentadue Wines while indulging in a family style feast. Calistoga Wine Experience Sept. 8, 2018. Napa County. Cost $75 www.discovercaliforniawines.com/calistoga-wine-experience/ The Calistoga Wine Experience combines all the best features of Calistoga – Premier wine, culinary offerings and a spectacular harvest setting. “Kathryn Hall” Release Party Sept. 8, 2018. HALL Wines, St. Helena, Napa Valley. Cost: $90-$225 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/kathryn-hall-release-party/ Food, live music, dancing and of course, HALL Cabernet Sauvignon. Library Wine Weekend at Dutton Goldfield Sept. 8-9, 2018. Dutton-Goldfield Winery, Sonoma County. Cost: $30 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/library-wine-weekend-at-dutton-goldfield/ Taste a flight of coveted single vineyard library wines, compared with current releases. Peju Winery Harvest Celebration Brunch Sept. 9, 2018. Peju Province Winery, Napa Valley. Cost: N/A http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/peju-winery-harvest-celebration-brunch/ Celebrate 35 years of winemaking and Harvest 2018 with a beautiful brunch in the vineyards! Harvest Party at AVV Sept. 15, 2018. Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma County. Cost: $95-$110 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/alexander-valley-vineyards-harvest-party/ Grape picking and stomping, bocce ball at our biggest party of the year. Harvest Ball 2018 V. Sattui Winery Sept. 15, 2018. Napa Valley. Cost: $225-$275 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/harvest-ball-2018-v-sattui-winery/ An evening of amazing food, wine, music and dancing. Lake County Wine Auction Sept. 15, 2018. Boatique Winery, Lake County. Cost: $150 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/lake-county-wine-auction/ Wine and food tastings, silent and live auction, 3-course dinner and dancing. Seventh Annual "Barn Bash" Sept. 16, 2018. Rutherford Hill Winery, Napa Valley. Cost: $60-$75 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/seventh-annual-barn-bash/ Kick up your heels and toast to this year's spectacular harvest with the 7th annual Barn Bash release party. Harvest Party and Grape Stomp at Benessere Vineyards Sept. 22, 2018. Benessere Vineyards, Napa Valley. Cost: $125 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/harvest-party-and-grape-stomp-at-benessere-vineyards/ An afternoon filled with good company, great food, fine wine, and competitive grape stomping! Zinfandel: Stories from Napa Valley Sept. 22, 2018. Napa Valley. Cost: $65 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/zinfandel-stories-from-napa-valley A panel discussion and tasting of leading Napa Valley Zinfandel, followed by a walkabout tasting paired with CIA bites. Flavors of Fall at Korbel Sept. 29, 2018. Korbel Champagne Cellars, Sonoma County. Cost: $20-$25 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/flavors-of-fall-at-korbel-2/ Sample selected Korbel California champagne paired with three delicious small bites, as well as, a ride on the tram to tour the vineyards. Cave Dweller Party Sept. 29, 2018. Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards, Napa Valley. http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/cave-dweller-party/ Celebrate the harvest with live music, a sliders bar and amazing wine. Trefethen Harvest Boot Camp Sept. 29, 2018. Trefethen Family Vineyards, Napa Valley. Cost: $175 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/harvest-boot-camp-3/ Join Trefethen’s harvest crew for in-depth vineyard and harvest experience. Wine Tasting Pavilion at the Kelseyville Pear Festival Sept 29, 2018. Kelseyville Pear Festival, Lake County. http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/wine-tasting-pavilion-at-the-kelseyville-pear-festival/ Visit the Wine Tasting Pavilion for a taste of Lake County's award-winning wines. Test your palate with a red or white blind tasting flight and get your name up on the Star Tasters list! Kendall Jackson Harvest Celebration Sept. 30, 2018, Sonoma County. Cost: $120-$150 www.discovercaliforniawines.com/kendall-jackson-farm-to-table-dinner/ Experience the abundance of harvest season, showcasing the best of Sonoma County, at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens’ second annual Harvest Celebration. SAN FRANCISCO BAY & SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS 37th Annual Harvest Wine Celebration Livermore Valley Sept. 2, 2018. Wineries throughout Livermore Valley. Cost: $40-$45 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/livermore-valley-harvest-wine-celebration Valley wineries celebrate the exciting crush season and 37 years of the Harvest Wine Celebration. Harvest Wine Celebration at Concannon Sept. 2, 2018. Concannon Vineyards, Livermore. Cost: $40-$45 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/harvest-wine-celebration-at-concannon/ Concannon will be hosting a variety of craft vendors and food trucks to enjoy while you taste. Harvest Tour & Tasting Sept. 6, 2018. Wente Vineyards, Livermore. Cost: $30-$45 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/harvest-tour-tasting/ A day of independent music and fine wine hosted by winemaker Karl Wente. Wine Tasting and The Craftbar at the Annieglass Glass Factory Sept. 6-30, 2018, Thursdays - Sundays. Annieglass Studios, Santa Cruz County. Cost: Free http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/wine-tasting-and-the-craftbar-at-the-annieglass-glass-factory/ Craft workshops featuring an onsite tasting room pouring of Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyards, Storrs, Silver Mountain Vineyards, and more. 36th Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival Sept. 8-9, 2018. Various Capitola locations, Santa Cruz County. Cost: Free http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/36th-annual-capitola-art-wine-festival/ Art, wine, music and food in charming Capitola Village overlooking Monterey Bay. Fall Passport—Wineries of Santa Clara Valley September 8-30, 2018. Wineries throughout the Santa Clara Valley. Cost: $45 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/fall-passport-wineries-of-santa-clara-valley/ Meet the winemakers and taste the wines of Santa Clara Valley. Some participating wineries offer food pairings, entertainment, special discounts and more. Dinner & Dancing Under the Stars at Charles R Vineyards Sept. 15, 2018. Charles R Vineyards, Livermore. Cost: $80-150 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/dinner-dancing-under-the-stars-at-charles-r-vineyards/ Join the Bartlett Family for a farm to table dinner, surprise wine release and dancing under the stars. Eat Drink Los Gatos Sept. 22, 2018. Locations in downtown Los Gatos, Santa Clara County. Cost: Free http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/eat-drink-los-gatos/ Sip wine, sample food and enjoy live music at the annual Los Gatos wine walk. The Wine Maker Charter — MJA Vineyards Sept. 28, 2018. Santa Cruz Harbor, Santa Cruz County. Cost: $63 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/the-wine-maker-charter-mja-vineyards/ Enjoy an evening on a 70-foot luxury yacht, “Chardonnay II”. Meet the wine makers and learn about local wines. Day of the Doon: Estate Vineyard Winemaker Dinner Sept. 29, 2018. San Juan Batista, Santa Cruz County. Cost: $200 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/day-of-the-doon-estate-vineyard-winemaker-dinner/ A magical late afternoon and evening affair. Guests will have a guided tour of the Popelouchum Estate, before sitting down to dinner between the Grenache Gris and Grenache Blanc vines. 135th Anniversary Prohibition Party Sept. 29, 2018. Concannon Vineyards, Livermore. Cost: $90-$100 http://www.discovercaliforniawines.com/135th-anniversary-prohibition-party/