Wine Calendar
Explore California Wine History: Enjoy wine and appetizers while learning about the history of Italian grapes in California. 68 p.m. July 26. Feastly Kitchen, SOMA, San Francisco. $55. http://bit.ly/29whKR4.
Noe Valley Wine Walk: Sample wines and special treats from participating merchants during this San Francisco event. 4-8 p.m. Aug.18.$20-$25.www.sresproductions. com/events/noe-valley-wine-walk.
Harvest Party: Celebrate the grape harvest with an afternoon of festivities, including a traditional blessing of the grapes, live music, grape stomping, crepe station and barbecue. Noon-4 p.m. Aug. 27. Mi Sueño Winery, 910 Enterprise Way, Suite M, Napa. $100-$125.www.misuenowinery.com.
Taste Our Terroir: Livermore Valley’s premier food and wine event offers winemaker and chef competitions, food and wine events, cooking classes, wine seminars, vineyard tours and more. Through July 24. www.lvwine.org.
J-Pop Summit: Check out the latest in Japanese pop culture and food plus a large selection of sake, Shochu and beer. Through July 24. Fort Mason Center, San Francisco. Ticket prices vary. www.j-pop. com.
Barrel Tasting Weekend: Visit participating Anderson Valley wineries for a weekend of tastings, special offers and wine-related events. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Through July 24. $20$30. www.avwines.com.
Lobster Fest: Feast on steaming pots of lobsters, prawns, hot links, corn on the cob and more served with Hannah Nicole wines. 6-9 p.m. July 30. Hannah Nicole Vineyards and Winery, 6700 Balfour Road, Brentwood. $110-$125. www. hnvwines.com.