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Calistoga Food and Wine: Thursday-Saturday, Calistoga locations. Events include a chef experience, winegrower roundtable and grand tasting. $75-$195. www.calistogafoodandwine.com
Jordan Winery Spring Vineyard Hikes: 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m. FridaySaturday, Jordan Winery, 1474Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg. Continental breakfast, 4-mile hike, charcuterie picnic and wine tasting. $110. www.jordanwinery. com
China Basin Crab Crack: 3-7 p.m. Friday, China Basin, 185Berry St., San Francisco. Wine and craft beer tastings, fresh crab and live music. $55-$65. sresproductions. com/events
Wine & World Music Fest: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Morgan Hill Cellars, 1645 San Pedro Ave., Morgan Hill. Enjoy wine, international food, world music and views of the foothills of Morgan Hill. Free admission. mhpeaceproject.org/events Napa Valley Wine Train Murder Mystery Tour: 6:30-9:30 p.m., select dates from Friday to Nov. 9, 1275McKinstry St., Napa. Speakeasy-themed comedy murder mysteries. Includes multicourse gourmet dinner. $216. www.winetrain.com Trefethen Barrel to Bottle Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Trefethen Family Vineyards, 1160 Oak Knoll Ave., Napa. An educational tasting focused on the red wine blending process, this lunch includes 2018 barrel samples of different Bordeaux varieties and trial blends and lunch. $175-$200. www.trefethen.com
Spring Art and Wine Festival: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Jack London Square, 472 Water St., Oakland. Enjoy sips from 20 Northern California wineries, small bites, craft beer, cider, live music by Pride & Joy (2-4 p.m.), vendors, artists and more. $40. bit. ly/2CMin5O.
ZinFest Wine Festival: May 1719, Lodi locations. Enjoy a grand tasting at Lodi Lake Park, old vine zin blind tasting, a ZinFest barbecue and cellar tours during this popular wine-centric weekend in Lodi’s wine country. $25 and up. www.zinfest.com
Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival: May 17-19, Anderson Valley vineyards. Sip, sample and savor Anderson Valley pinot noir (plus rose and sparkling wines) from more than 50 producers at the 22nd annual festival, which also features food pairings by the region’s chefs and local caterers and live music. Events range from educational seminars to a barbecue, grand tasting, winemaker dinners and free winery open houses. Prices vary. bit.ly/2tLMDsG Livermore Downtown Street Fest: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 18 and 10a.m.-5p.m. May 19, First Street from Maple to M streets and Second Street from Livermore Avenue to M Street, Livermore. Enjoy pop-up wine lounges and tap rooms. An interactive and educational experience with local winemakers and brewers, as well as artisan booths, kids activities, live entertainment and more. $10$20. bit.ly/2L0OzJ9
Santa Lucia Highlands Sun, Wind & Wine Gala: 11a.m.-3p.m. May 18, Mer Soleil Winery, 1290 River Road, Salinas. Join more than 40 wineries pouring some of the world’s best pinot noir, chardonnay and syrah, all from the Santa Lucia Highlands. Enjoy gourmet bites from the region’s chefs and restaurants, a big bottle silent auction and live music. $35$150. bit.ly/2MSsk5k
Taste of Richmond: 2-6 p.m. May 18, Riggers Loft Wine Company, 1325 Canal Blvd., Richmond. Enjoy wine, craft beer and food from local restaurants, breweries and wineries. Live music by Jimi Z Band. $15-$25. bit.ly/2FNlNac. Signature Sonoma Valley’s Retrospective Tasting: 2-4:30p.m. May 18, Laurel Glen Vineyard, 969 Carquinez Ave, Glen Ellen. A rare showcase of Laurel Glen vintages across four decades. Winemaker Randall Watkins will provide “behind the vine” perspectives. $250. bit.ly/2GZSfIe
Twain Harte a la Carte: 5-7p.m. May 18, Meadow Plaza, 23000 Meadow Lane, Twain Harte. Sip wine, enjoy gourmet food and enter a drawing to win a wagon of wine. $40. bit.ly/2HOROkJ Capay Valley Wine Stroll: Noon-4 p.m May 19. Wine, food, live music and local vendors at locations including Capay Valley Vineyards, Séka Hills and Taber Ranch Vineyard, Simas Family Vineyard, Guinda Farm Kitchen & Bar/Commons Farm Kitchen. No reservations or tickets required. www.sekahills.com/events Silicon Valley Wine Auction Grand Tasting: Noon-4 p.m. May 19, Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. Explore the grounds of the Montalvo estate mansion and sample from an array of 150wines from 40Santa Cruz Mountains vintners, as you browse the silent auction. $95$145. scmwa.com/2019svwa Fremont Burger & Brew Fest:
11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 25, Capitol Avenue between Liberty Street and Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont. Featuring samplings of Bay Area craft beers, burgers and sliders and gourmet snacks, plus art vendors, live entertainment and a burger cooking competition between local celebrity teams. $35. www.burgerandbrewfest.com Monterey Wine Festival: May 31-June 2, Monterey Conference Center, 1Portola Plaza. Friday night VIP tasting includes wine, tequilas, scotch and whiskey with gourmet food offerings. Saturday is the Chowdah Challenge and celebration, where guests can sample clam, seafood and fish chowders while enjoying live music. Sunday highlights the Kings of Calamari and Masters of Mussels. $45-$150. bit.ly/2J4RzDy
Taste of the Mountains Wine Walk: 2-5:30 p.m. June 1, Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park. Enjoy wines from small, local boutique wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains poured in various designated tasting locations up and down Santa Cruz Avenue. Check in for your wristband, glass and a map of the pouring locations. $49-$59. scmwa.com/event/TOMMP