Wine Calendar
Sipping Spain:
Indulge in an exclusive Spanish wine tasting experience featuring Perelada Wines paired with six courses crafted by Teleferic Barcelona chefs. 6:30 p.m. July 25. Teleferic Barcelona, 1500 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. $65. www.telefericbarcelona.com.
Oysters and Wine:
Enjoy fresh and locally harvested oysters — raw or grilled — paired with your favorite wine, by the glass or bottle. Noon-4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. B.R. Cohn 15000 Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen. http:// www.brcohn.com. Party Under the Palms: East Bay bartenders and chefs will offer innovative drinks and tasty bites showcasing stone fruit, melons, berries, tomatoes, and other peakseason produce at the first Oakland edition of the popular Cocktails of the Farmers Market series. 5:30-8 p.m. Aug. 2. Jack London Square, Palm Plaza, Embarcadero at Webster St., Oakland. $45-$55. http://bit.ly/2uWeINd.
Gravenstein Apple Fair:
This year’s Fair features a wide variety of refreshments for fair-goers including local ciders, wines, microbrews and spirits as well as entertainment, food, a Children’s Corner, and of course heirloom Gravenstein apples. 10a.m.-6p.m. Aug. 12-13. Ragle Ranch Regional Park, 500Ragle Road, Sebastapol. www.gravensteinapplefair.com.
Hawaii Days:
Dress in festive island garb and enjoy a weekend of Hawaiian-themed music and treats at “Summit to Sea Wineries” including Burrell School Vineyards, Loma Prieta Winery, MJA and Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery. Noon-5p.m. July 22and 23. https:// summittoseawinetrail.com.
Cider Week:
Santa Cruz County will celebrate the cider industry with a variety of events including a cider social, tap takeovers, music events, meet the makers, cheese pairings and more. Event times and locations vary. Through July 23. www.santacruzciderco.com.
Pizza on the Lawn:
Charles Krug is firing up the oven to bring Italian wood-fired pizzas paired with a glass of wine and served on the tree-lined lawn just outside their historic Redwood Cellar. Charles Krug Winery, 2800Main St., St. Helena.11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays-Mondays, through Oct. 30. $19. https://www.charleskrug.com.
Tequila and mezcal tasting:
The Shop with a Cop Foundation of Silicon Valley is hosting a philanthropic tequila tasting featuring blanco, anejo, extra anejo and reposado blends. Tickets are $60 and include the tequila and mezcal tasting, a Mexican buffet dinner, dancing and auction. Margaritas, wine and beer will be available for purchase. 5:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 26. San Jose Scottish Rite Center, 2455Masonic Drive. http://www. shopwithacopsv.com.
ICC Open House:
Watch chef demos, meet chef-instructors and take an interactive tour at the International Culinary Center’s monthly open houses. The open houses are offered during the day from 10 a.m.-noon and in the evening, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at 700 W. Hamilton Ave., Campbell. The evening open houses include a master sommelier and have a greater focus on wine. For a schedule, visit http://bit.ly/2sYwVI0.
Magical Mystery Tours:
Enjoy a day of wine and food along the Sonoma Wine Road aboard luxury transportation, with stops at four wineries for food and wine pairings. August 19: Russian River Valley. Sept. 16: Alexander Valley. Oct. 14: Dry Creek Valley. $125. https:// www.wineroad.com.
Summer Music Series:
Enjoy an evening of live music, food and wine from 6:30-9 p.m. on Fridays through July 28, at Sarah’s Vineyard, 4005Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy. Admission is free. Seating and space is on a first-come, no reservation basis. http://www. sarahsvineyard.com.
Sunday Spirits:
This new whiskey-tasting series showcases rare releases and high-end bottlings with experts leading the tastings. In the second Sunday Spirits event, exceptional Scotch is featured. Expert William Lipp will attend. 6-8p.m. Aug 27. 417Stockton Street, San Francisco. $35. http:// bit.ly/2s0Qcvv.