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Santa Clara Valley Fall Passport: Through Sept. 30, Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail. Enjoy complimentary wine tastings, light bites and live music at 34 participating wineries. $50. www. santaclarawines.com
Ghost Town Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Comal, 2020 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Head brewer Justin Burdt from Oakland’s Ghost Town Brewing will feature a selection of small-batch beers paired with dishes by Comal’s executive chef. $75. www.ticketfly.com/ event/1881279
Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival: Friday-sept. 29. Opening Night Gala, 7-10 p.m. Friday, Sonoma Barracks, Spain and First Streets, Sonoma. Live music, more than 40wine and food stations and costume contest. $100. Festival, 11a.m. Saturday and Sept. 29, Sonoma Plaza, 453First St. Live music, wine tasting, grape stomping, kids activities, 5K/12K race, and art and food booths. $30wine tasting fee. valleyofthemoonvintagefestival.com
Crazy Rich Wines and Stand-up Comedy: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Charles Krug Winery, 2800Main Street, St. Helena. Featuring six Hollywood comedians, including Jenny Yang, Helen Hong and Aidan Park, and plenty of wine. Bring a picnic or stop by the food trucks. DJ Takeshi will be spinning music. $42-$52. bit.ly/31s4pac Ledson Winery & Vineyards Harvest Celebration: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Ledson Castle, 7335Highway 12, Kenwood. Taste newly released wines and chat with the Ledson winemaking team to learn firsthand about their harvest practices. $40-$60. www. ledson.com
Corks, Forks, Rhythm & Blues: Noon-3 p.m. Oct. 5, Alameda Point, 950West Mall Square, Alameda. This event showcasing California wineries, distilleries, breweries and restaurants is a benefit for the Alameda Boys and Girls Club. $100-$200. www. corksforksonthepoint.com
Top of the Mountain Wine Fest: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 12, Montebello Road, Cupertino. A day of food, entertainment and wine tasting. $50. bit.ly/2yh5yn1
Parcel 104 Fall Winemaker Dinner: 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 18, Parcel 104, Santa Clara Marriott, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara. Featuring “Queen of Russian River Pinot Noir” Merry Edwards and her portfolio of award-winning white and red California wines and a four-course tasting menu experience with wine pairings. $150. bit.ly/2kucoob
Pinots & Plaid San Francisco Wine Tasting: 3-5:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Hibernia Bank Building, 1 Jones St., San Francisco. Featuring 25 pinot noir producers from Northern California, including CIRQ, Copain Wines, Peay Vineyards and Three Sticks. $85$185. www.emily-e-martin.com/pinotsandplaidtasting
Organic Champagne Tasting: 1-3 p.m. Oct. 29, Cerf Club, 925 O’farrell St., San Francisco. Taste more than 50organic Champagnes and chat with French Champagne growers and producers at this tasting. $20. bit.ly/2iofrnl Napa Valley Wine Train Murder Mystery Tour: 6:30-9:30 p.m. on select dates through Nov. 9, 1275 Mckinstry St., Napa. Speakeasythemed comedy murder mysteries. Includes multicourse gourmet dinner. $216. www.winetrain.com/ events
Premier Cruz: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 2, House Family Vineyards, 13336 Old Oak Way, Saratoga. Taste cabernet sauvignon from premier winemakers of the Santa Cruz Mountains paired with small bites, and bid on rare, exclusive and library wines. $150. bit.ly/2oshlpv Santa Cruz Mountains November Passport Day: Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 16, Santa Cruz Mountain wineries. Grab your wine passport and visit 50 wineries, each offering a unique experience. $75. bit.ly/2gzdten