Wine Calendar
Spring Wine Trail Adventure: Travel to seven wineries along the Madera Wine Trail on Mother’s Day Weekend for special activities, including wine tasting and tours, art shows, food, cheese and chocolate pairings at select locations. Tickets are $25-$30 and include wine glass and weekend pass. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 13-14. www.maderawinetrail.com.
Summertime Patio Party: Sip wine and enjoy bites from food trucks while listening to music and relaxing on Jason-Stephens’ back patio. 1-5 p.m. May 14. Jason Stephens Winery, 6500 Brem Lane, Gilroy. $10. http://jstephens.com. KQED’S Check, Please! Bay Area Taste & Sip: Sample bites from nearly 50 Check, Please! Bay Area reviewed restaurants, sip wines and specialty cocktails while listening to live music. 6:30-9 p.m. May 23. VIP reception and main event $125-$135. San Francisco Design Center Galleria, 101 Henry Adams St. $85-$95. http://bit.ly/2qaV7Xi. Gilroy Art and Wine Stroll: Stroll through downtown Gilroy while enjoying wine tasting, art, dining, music and more. Designated drivers receive special gifts at most pour stations. 2-6 p.m. May 20. $30-$40. Tickets available online and at the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce, Gilroy Welcome Center and Gilroy Center for the Arts. http:// gilroywelcomecenter.org.
A La Carte & Art: Enjoy two days of live music, art exhibits, craft beer, food and wine at this spring festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 7. Castro Street between Church Street and Evelyn Avenue in downtown Mountain View. Free admission. www.miramarevents.com/alacarte Pampas Grand Tasting: Taste more than 100 wines from around the world, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and check out the Bubble Bar at Pampas Palo Alto’s annual grand tasting. 1-5 p.m. May 7. 529 Alma Street, Palo Alto. $5-$55, ages 21 and up only. Tickets via eventbrite at bit.ly/2pv2qIh or events@pampaspaloalto.com Ghirardelli Uncorked Wine Festival: The 12th annual Uncorked festival features wine tasting, bites and more. 12-5 p.m. May 13. Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point St., San Francisco. Admission is free; tasting tickets are $50 in advance (bit.ly/2pv5Jiy), $60 day of.
Pop-Up Bubblyfest: Sample sparkling wine from more than 60 wineries, enjoy special bites and check out the sabering demonstrations at San Francisco’s fourth annual Pop-Up Bubblyfest. Two pop-ups: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. May 21. Prosper, Equinox Sports Club, 747 Market St., San Francisco. $60 www.bubblyfest.com
Pinot Days San Francisco: This annual event celebrates the noble grape in all its gloriously diverse styles, with 80 winemakers pouring samples and sharing stories. 2-5 p.m. June 3. Bespoke at Westfield, 845 Market St. #450, San Francisco. $75. www.pinotdays.com Mill Valley Wine, Beer & Gourmet Food Festival: Now in its 36th year, this gastronomic fest takes over Mill Valley’s Depot Plaza, offering sips and tastes from more than 65 wineries, 11 craft breweries and 42 local restaurants and chefs. 1-4 p.m. June 4. 87 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. $55-$65. www.enjoymillvalley.com
Taste of Yolo: This grand tasting event showcases Yolo County’s farms, wineries, breweries and restaurants. Taste wine and craft beer, enjoy cooking demonstrations and sample dishes from local chefs. 3- 8 p.m. June 10. Central Park, 401 C St., Davis. $10-$35. www.tasteofyolo.com List your event at events.mercurynews.com.