The Calistoga Spring Jazz Festival, in Calistoga, CA (March 10 - 11, 2012) offers tons of free fun and cool jazz at various venues. This Jazz Extravaganza features renowned musicians playing all weekend long in different downtown venues. Stroll through the streets and local establishments while tasting wines from our Calistoga wineries and … [Read more...]
Did you know you can take a stroll through the vines at several Sonoma wineries? These complimentary self-guided vineyard tours are about a mile long and are appropriate for all ages. Along the way, you can find out what goes on in a vineyard during the year and learn about sustainable farming practices. Hand-outs are available to guide you … [Read more...]
Napa and Sonoma wine tasting tours aren't cheap, so even a $10 to $20 off per person discount can help reduce a high-priced hangover. We especially like the Wine Lover's Tour, a semi-private tour that takes you deep into California Wine Country where you'll visit four to six spectacular boutique wineries less frequented by tourists. Just … [Read more...]
Of all the beautiful cycling tours in the Bay Area, these Wine Country tours are among the most popular. The emphasis here is on wine country and beauty rather than hardcore cycling, so don't worry if you're not fit for the Tour de France. Each of the following Napa Valley bicycle tours provide a relaxing ride through wine country with plenty of … [Read more...]
A great way to keep a few more pennies in your pocket is to pack a picnic lunch and head out to wine country. You don't need to spend lots of money in fancy restaurants to enjoy great food in a beautiful setting. Here are some Wine Country places to pick up cheap gourmet picnic supplies, followed by a list of parks and wineries perfect for … [Read more...]
Visitors to Napa Valley love deals, but they're not the only ones. Locals love them, too. Many area wineries offer free tastings and other deals just for locals, and Napa Valley Vintners posts a list of their "Napa Neighbor" select offers. All you have to do is show your drivers license. But what if you're only interested in wine tastings when … [Read more...]
The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival (September 17–18, 2011) is one of the five biggest outdoor festivals in Contra Costa County. Last year's festival drew more than 100,000 people. The free event features live music, arts, crafts, food vendors, premium wineries & microbreweries, and a KidZone complete with party jumps, games, arts, … [Read more...]
UPDATE: More tickets have been made available for the Fall SF Vintners Market at Fort Mason Center (October 15 - 16, 2011), from a different source this time and an even better price: $28 - $55. If you wait, these will be gone. The Vintners Market is a wine tasting and buying experience somewhat like a farmers market for wines. Wines of … [Read more...]
Keeping up a high-class wine habit isn't easy in these hard-scrabble times. The secret to successful sipping in San Francisco is in knowing where to find the hidden deals. For wonderful wine at discounted prices, stagger over to San Francisco Wine Trading Co. The friendly staff know their way around all things wine and welcome aficionados, amateurs … [Read more...]
The 31st Annual Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Ranch (September 4, 2010) is a favorite of Bay Area wine lovers who enjoy seeing more than 150 wineries and 60 local chefs do their stuff. But the $150 entrance fee can pinch the budget a bit. Quick, check your Visa Card and see if it says the word "Signature" on it. If so, you can save $55 on general … [Read more...]
