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As Northern California wineries reopen, some have begun offering outdoor wine and food experiences, with social distancing and mask protocols in place. (Given the ever-changing landscape of openings and closings, make sure you call the winery before you go.) Others are continuing or expanding their virtual tasting events. Here’s just a sampling of possibilities.
Satori Cellars: This colorful Gilroy winery has reopened its outdoor tasting room by reservation only on weekends. 2100 Buena Vista Ave. www.satori cellars.com
Virtual Book Club & Wine Tasting: 7 p.m. Aug. 20. Pair Seven Hills Winery’s merlot and rosé with the latest novel by Susan Wiggs, “The Lost Bookstore,” at this virtual event on Facebook Live; www.facebook.com/bookclubgirl. Register at www.sevenhillswinery. com/events/book-club-girl.
Page Mill Winery Virtual Tastings: Livermore winemaker Dane Stark does Virtual Twilight Tastings on Facebook at 6 p.m. Thursdays. Each week, the tasting benefits a different charity, with 10% of gross sales from the start of the virtual tasting to close of business on Friday going to that week’s organization. www.pagemillwinery.com/
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Wood Family Vineyards: This Livermore winery has reopened for wine flights and food truck bites by reservation Friday-sunday at 2407 Research Drive; www. woodfamilyvineyards.com Rombauer Hour, Virtual Wine Tasting: Schedule your own privately hosted Rombauer hour with one of the tasting room hosts. Free. www.rombauer.com/virtualtasting
Bargetto Winery: Open for wine tastings in the outdoor courtyard and La Vita room by reservation only. Open daily from noon to 5 p.m. at 3535 N. Main St., Soquel; www. bargetto.com.
Big Basin Vineyards: Reservations required for patio and vineyard picnics. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday-sunday. 830 Memory Lane, Boulder Creek. www. bigbasinvineyards.com
Loma Prieta Winery: This Los Gatos winery has reopened its tasting room to guests from noon to 5 p.m. Friday-sunday at 26985 Loma Prieta Way. lomaprieta winery.com Inglenook’s Wine Trivia and Virtual Tastings: Aug. 12. Quiz your way around the world of wine with wine educators David Mayer and Stephanie Morgan as you sip Inglenook’s 2014 Rubicon. www. inglenook.com/events Retzlaff Vineyards and Estate Winery: Livermore’s Retzlaff winery has reopened for outdoor food and wine experiences that include wine by the bottle (price varies) and charcuterie picnic boxes ($15) from On the Vine Catering by reservation only. 1356 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. retzlaffvineyards. com Regale Winery and Vineyards:
Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Dine-in food purchase required to enjoy the outdoor grounds and drink wine. 24040 Summit Road, Los Gatos. www.regalewine.com