Wine Calendar
Foodie Fridays: Take your inner foodie on a tour of the palate with gourmet meals and wines of the world as San Francisco Wine School opens its doors for Foodie Fridays. 6:30 p.m. June 17: Foods and Wines of France. Enjoy a four-course meal with eight wine pairings and narration by sommelier David Glancy. 415 Grand Ave., Suite 301, South San Francisco. $165. http://bit. ly/1TLWK4E
Beer and Wine Celebration: Taste offerings from more than 20 artisan wineries and craft breweries; art, music and activities for kids. 11 a.m.5 p.m. June 18; admission is free; tasting fees vary.montclairvillage.com.
BaconFest: This inaugural celebration of all things bacon features cooking demonstrations, bacon eating contests, microbrews, live music and more. Guy Fieri emcees the bacon-obsessed “Mystery Basket” cook-off competitions. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. June 18 and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June 19. Dell’Osso Family Farm, 26 Stewart Road, Lathrop. Free-$25. www. baconfest.com.
Summer Cocktail Class: Learn the history, style and stories behind famous tropical tiki drinks, then make the infamous Spoonbar Mai Tai, as well as some of the restaurant’s best rumbased cocktails. Enjoy a pupu platter of snacks and take home personalized recipes. Dress in tropical attire; an award will be given for the best tropical look. 3-5 p.m. June 12. Spoonbar, 219 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. $50. http://spoonbar.com.
Taste of Mendocino: Sip small-lot wines paired with tasty bites at this showcase of Mendocino wine and handcrafted food. 1-5 p.m. June 25. Gallery 308 building at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. $60. www. tasteofmendo.com.
Chic Pizza & Vino: Dine al fresco on pizzas topped with lavish ingredients, such as foie gras and seafood, served with V. Sattui wines. 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, July 14 and Aug. 18. V. Sattui Winery, 1111 White Lane, St. Helena. $65. www.vsattui.com.
Tunes, Trucks & Tastes: Experience the unique pairing of Monterey wines, gourmet food trucks and live music at eight wineries on the River Road Wine Trail. Admission is $45 and includes tastings at each winery, a souvenir glass, $10 Food Truck Bucks (additional food available for purchase) and access to day-of-wine deals at each venue. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 12. www. cellarpass.com.
June Wine Walk: Spend an evening in downtown Walnut Creek, sampling wines offered by participating stores and restaurants, and enjoying live music along the way. 6-9 p.m. June 15. Maps of participating businesses and a wine glass will be available at the starting location, Patioworld, 1628 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. $30-40. www.walnutcreekdowntown.com/winewalk.