Wine Calendar
Cinema at Wente Vineyards:
Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a night out at Wente Vineyard’s outdoor movie series. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11 and the movie, “Moana,” starts at approximately 8p.m. Wine by the glass and bottle and food will be available for purchase. Admission is free. Wente Vineyards, 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore. www.wentevineyards.com.
Taste of Petaluma:
It’s an epicurean adventure in historic downtown at Taste of Petaluma. Guests can purchase a wristband with 10 detachable tasting tickets, then plot their tasting tour through downtown. More than 50local restaurants, food purveyors, breweries and wineries will be serving bites and sips. Noon-3 p.m. Aug. 19. Downtown Petaluma. www.tasteofpetaluma.org.
Wine and Cheese Pairing:
Winemaker and in-house cheese connoisseur, Jeffrey Fiegel, will lead guests through a flight of wines matched with a sampling of gourmet cheeses followed by a Q&S session. 11a.m. Aug. 12 or 7 p.m. Aug. 16. Brooklyn West Winery, 2013rd St., Oakland. $75. 510-879-7763, stew@brooklynwestwinery.com.
Gala Wine Festival:
This festivalstyle event offers the best local wine and appetizers under one giant tent on the stadium field at Mendocino College .4-7:30 p.m. Aug. 12. Mendocino College, 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah. $50. http:// www.mcfgala.com.
WINEderlust Renegade Wine Festival:
This distinctive event will feature wineries, craft breweries, mocktails, artisan vendors, and live music on the bank of the American River. 2-9 p.m. Aug. 26. Henningsen Lotus Park, 950 Lotus Road, Lotus. $20-$28. http://eldoradowines.org/ winederlust.
Wine Tasting and Cornhole Tournament:
Carneros Wine Alliance’s inaugural wine tasting and cornhole tournament begins with a sampling of Carneros all-stars including Bouchaine, Cuvaison, Liana Estates and more, followed by a lively cornhole tournament. Additional wine by the glass and Carneros inspired concessions will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Carneros and Schell-Vista Fire Department. 4-6p.m. Aug. 12. Liana Estates, 2750 Las Amigas, Napa. $40. carneros.com/events.
Saint Mary’s Summer Wine Festival:
Enjoy appetizers, sips from more than 19 wineries and breweries and a silent auction on the campus of Saint Mary’s College. 2-5 p.m. Aug. 12. Soda Activity Center, Saint Mary’s College, 1928St. Mary’s Road, Moraga. $50-$70; $20 per designated driver. Must be 21. Proceeds support scholarships for Saint Mary’s students. stmarys-ca. edu/wine.
Winemaker dinner:
Gather welcomes Randall Grahm for a special “Evening on the Patio” multi-course dinner featuring Bonny Doon wines paired with Gather dishes. 6:30 p.m. no host cocktails, 7p.m. dinner. Aug. 9. Gather, 2200Oxford St., Berkeley. $130. Reservations, 510-8090400. http://www.gatherrestaurant.com.
Simply Summer Celebration: Celebrate the history of zinfandel in Northern Sonoma with a wine and food tasting and a chance to meet winemakers, plus barbecue and dessert. Tickets include wine tasting and glass. 12:30-3:30p.m. Aug. 13. Trentadue Winery, 19170Geyserville Ave., Geyserville. $35-$250. http:// www.zinfandelevents.com.
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, children’s activities and, of course, heirloom Gravenstein apples. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 12-13. Ragle Ranch Regional Park, 500 Ragle Road, Sebastapol. www.gravensteinapplefair.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.