Wine Calendar
Wine Tasting and Cornhole Tournament: Carneros Wine Alliance’s inaugural wine tasting and cornhole tournament begins with a sampling of Carneros all-stars including Bouchaine, Cuvaison, Liana Estates and more, followed by a lively cornhole tournament. Additional wine by the glass and Carneros inspired concessions will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Carneros and Schell-Vista Fire Department. 4-6p.m. Aug. 12. Liana Estates, 2750Las Amigas, Napa. $40. Carneros.com/events.
Saint Mary’s Summer Wine Festival: Enjoy appetizers, sips from more than 19wineries and breweries and a silent auction on the campus of Saint Mary’s College. 2-5p.m. Aug. 12. Soda Activity Center, Saint Mary’s College, 1928St. Mary’s Road, Moraga. $50-$70; $20 per designated driver. Must be 21. Proceeds support scholarships for Saint Mary’s students. stmarys-ca. edu/wine.
Winemaker dinner: Gather welcomes Randall Grahm for a special “Evening on the Patio” multi-course dinner featuring Bonny Doon wines paired with Gather dishes. 6:30p.m. no host cocktails, 7p.m. dinner. Aug. 9. Gather, 2200Oxford St., Berkeley. $130. Reservations, 510-8090400. http://www.gatherrestaurant.com.
Simply Summer Celebration: Celebrate the history of zinfandel in Northern Sonoma with a wine and food tasting, a chance to meet winemakers, plus barbecue and dessert. Tickets include wine tasting and glass. 12:30-3:30p.m. Aug. 13. Trentadue Winery, 19170Geyserville Ave., Geyserville. $35-$250. http:// www.zinfandelevents.com.
Party Under the Palms: East Bay bartenders and chefs will offer innovative drinks and tasty bites showcasing stone fruit, melons, berries, tomatoes and other peak-season produce at the first Oakland edition of San Francisco’s popular Cocktails of the Farmers Market series. 5:308p.m. Aug. 2. Jack London Square, Palm Plaza, Embarcadero at Webster St., Oakland. $45-$55. http://bit. ly/2uWeINd.
Gravenstein Apple Fair: This year’s Fair features a wide variety of refreshments for fair-goers including local ciders, wines, microbrews and spirits as well as entertainment, food, children’s activities and, of course, heirloom Gravenstein apples. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 12-13. Ragle Ranch Regional Park, 500Ragle Road, Sebastapol. www.gravensteinapplefair.com.
Pizza on the Lawn: Charles Krug is firing up the oven to bring Italian wood-fired pizzas paired with a glass of wine and served on the tree-lined lawn just outside their historic Redwood Cellar. Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main St., St. Helena.11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays-Mondays, through Oct. 30. $19. https://www.charleskrug.com.
Oysters and Wine: Enjoy fresh and locally harvested oysters — raw or grilled — paired with your favorite wine, by the glass or bottle. Noon4:30p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. B.R. Cohn 15000Sonoma Highway, Glen Ellen. http://www.brcohn.com.
Tequila and mezcal tasting: The Shop with a Cop Foundation of Silicon Valley is hosting a philanthropic tequila tasting featuring blanco, anejo, extra anejo and reposado blends. Tickets are $60 and include the tequila and mezcal tasting, a Mexican buffet dinner, dancing and auction. Margaritas, wine and beer will be available for purchase. 5:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 26. San Jose Scottish Rite Center, 2455Masonic Drive. http:// www.shopwithacopsv.com.
ICC Open House: Watch chef demos, meet chef-instructors and take an interactive tour at the International Culinary Center’s monthly open houses. The open houses are offered during the day from 10 a.m.-noon and in the evening, 5:307:30p.m., at 700W. Hamilton Ave., Campbell. The evening open houses include a master sommelier and have a greater focus on wine. For a schedule, visit http://bit.ly/2sYwVI0.
Magical Mystery Tours: Enjoy a day of wine and food along the Sonoma Wine Road aboard luxury transportation, with stops at four wineries for food and wine pairings. August 19: Russian River Valley. Sept. 16: Alexander Valley. Oct. 14: Dry Creek Valley. $125. https:// www.wineroad.com