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As Northern California wineries reopen, many are offering outdoor wine and food experiences, with social distancing and mask protocols in place. (Given the ever-changing landscape of openings and closings, call the winery to double check before you go.) Others are continuing or expanding their virtual tasting events, just in time for California Wine Month. Here’s a sampling of possibilities.
Cooking with Cakebread Cellars: This virtual culinary class and wine tasting by Cakebread’s chefs will be offered at 10 a.m. every Thursday in September. Sign up seven to 10 days in advance to allow time for wine shipping; cakebread.com. Boaventura de Caires Winery:
This Livermore Valley winery has reopened for weekend wine
tastings ($25) on the lawn by appointment. Text or call 925336-0202 for reservations. www.boaventuravineyard.com San Francisco Wine School
Virtual Tasting: Curious about the new California AVAS and wine trends? Taste through eight 2-ounce wine samples during this virtual session ($125) with master sommelier David Glancy. sanfranciscowineschool.com
Cinnabar Winery: The recently reopened Saratoga winery tasting room is offering wines by the glass or bottle on the patio by reservation. www.cinnabarwinery.com Las Positas Vineyards’ Happy
Hour: Enjoy flatbread pizzas and Las Positas wine during the Livermore Valley winery’s new Thursday happy hours ($25) with seatings at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. Order tickets and find details at www. laspositasvineyards.com.
Calerrain Wines: Open noon to 5:30 p.m. weekends for 90-minute glass and bottle service by reservation only. Kids, pets and picnics welcome. 10220 Jean Ellen Court, Gilroy. www.calerrainwine.com Testarossa Winery: This Los Gatos winery’s Wine Bar 107 has resumed service, offering outdoor wine and food experiences, including charcuterie, cheese and smoked salmon platters, by reservation only. Open from 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. 300 College Ave., Los Gatos. www.testarossa.com
Verde Vineyards: The winery is open to all guests with reservations. Open noon to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. 2143 Buena Vista Ave., Gilroy. www. verdevineyards.com Cuda Ridge Wines: This family owned winery produces Bordeaux style wines and is open for table reservations. 2400 Arroyo Road, Livermore. www. cudaridgewines.com Alpha Omega Virtual Tastings:
Noon-1:30 p.m. Sept. 26. This Luau on the Lawn-themed virtual event includes wine and food pairings, a chef demonstration, entertainment and a live tasting of chardonnay, rosé, cabernet sauvignon and more. $299$399. Reserve your spot by Sept. 18. www.aowinery.com Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery: Tastings in the picnic grounds for groups of up to six people from noon to 5 p.m. by appointment only. 420 Hames Road, Corralitos. www.alfarowine.com