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Winter WINEland: Visit Northern Sonoma wineries, meet winemakers and taste special wines. Participating wineries will highlight a vintage, varietal or vertical tasting for the weekend. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today. $25-$48.88; designated drivers $5.43. www.wineroad.com.
Cinnabar Winery Blending Seminars: Try your hand at the art of blending cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and petit verdot with winemaker George Troquato. You’ll come away with a unique wine blended, bottled and labeled by you. Light appetizers provided. 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 14. $75-$85. Cinnabar Winery tasting room, 14612 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. http://bit.ly/2pQ25Vn.
Zinfandel Experience: Threeday wine and culinary extravaganza showcases winemakers, chefs and artisanal food purveyors. Experience the classic character of zinfandel at four events featuring a diverse selection of wines and styles. Among the locations: One Market, Bently Reserve and Pier 27 in San Francisco. ThursdaySaturday. Prices vary. www. zinfandelexperience.com. Martini Madness: Ten restaurants and bars will compete for the title of most creative and delicious martinis, while attendees enjoy a bountiful selection of hors d’oeuvres and small bites, before voting for their favorite martini. 5-7 p.m. Friday. Saddle Steakhouse, 29 E. MacArthur St., Sonoma. $65$125. http://bit.ly/2E7AQI5. Sake and Beer Tastings and Tour: Visit the largest sake brewery in the country, learn the history of sake, how it’s brewed and enjoy tastings of several different types. Follow this up with a visit to a local microbrewery to sample beers and discover the similarities between sake and beer. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday or Feb. 17. Pick up and drop off location: Latham Square Plaza, 1615 Broadway, Oakland. $55. http://bit.ly/2C7HWLH.
January Passport Day: Passport holders will enjoy access to more than 50 participating wineries throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, each offering a unique winery experience. Passports are $65 and valid for one year; holders can visit wineries year-round besides Passport Celebration Days. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday. scmwa.com/ event/january-2018-passport/. Sonoma Valley Delicious: Sonoma Valley and Vista California have teamed up to celebrate all things epicurean. Through Jan. 31, visitors can enjoy prix fixe menus, special food and wine pairings, signature dishes and cocktails, and more at Sonoma Valley restaurants, tasting rooms and wineries. www.sonomavalley.com/delicious. Winter in the Wineries Passport: Passport holders tour, taste and meet winemakers at more than a dozen of Calistoga’s boutique and well-known wineries including Chateau Montelena and Castello di Amorosa, then vote for their favorite wines and wineries in the People’s Choice Awards. Through Feb. 4. $60. visitcalistoga.com.
Better Together: Spend a fun afternoon with someone special enjoying delicious chocolate treats paired with Wente Vineyards wines. 1-3 p.m. Feb. 10. The Event Center, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore. $30-$60. Reservations required. wentevineyards.com.
Viva Amore: Rock Wall Wine Co. will transform into a land of romance filled with wine, food and music. Admission includes a wine glass, three tastings paired with chocolate and entertainment. Wine by the glass, nonalcoholic beverages and food will be available for an additional charge. 7-11 p.m. Feb. 10. Rock Wall Wine Co., 2301 Monarch St., Alameda. www. rockwallwines.com.
Calaveras Wine Camp: Campers learn everything about wine, from the vine to the bottle, while participating in hands-on experiences with winery owners and winemakers. The camp includes lodging at the Courtwood Inn in Murphys, breakfast, wine to take home, transportation to wineries, lunch and a wine pairing dinner. March 27-28. $598-$698. www. courtwoodwinetours.com