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As Northern California wineries and breweries reopen, many are offering outdoor wine and food experiences, with social distancing and mask protocols in place. (Given the everchanging landscape of openings and closings, best to call before you go.) Others are continuing or expanding their virtual tasting events. Here are a few possibilities.
Ancient Peaks “Somm Voyage”: Ancient Peaks Winery’s interactive food, wine and travel show airs every Thursday evening this fall via Zoom. Enjoy “Rosé Your Holiday — Thanksgiving Food Pairings” on Thursday and “Sister, Sister — Malbec and Merlot” Oct. 29. Free, with an optional Ancient Peaks wine package for tasting along with each episode. ancientpeaks.com/events Prescription Vineyards — San Jose International Short Film Festival: ThursdayOct. 25. This virtual event includes screenings of 100-plus short films, filmmaker interviews and musical performances. The festival offers a limited VIP festival wine experience package ($99) with Prescription Vineyards that includes wine, popcorn, exclusive film panels and festival swag. qudio.com/event/allaccess
Art of Mixology: Bartenders from Oakland’s Bardo Lounge and Supper Club, Martinez’s Bar Cava, Moraga’s Canyon Club Brewery and Oakland’s Sobre Mesa have turned their favorite craft cocktails into Art of Mixology
Cocktail kits as a benefit for the Lamorinda Arts Council. Kits, which include everything except the alcohol, can be shipped or picked up at Orinda Theatre Square through Oct. 30. ($50-$200). lamorindaarts.org/ mixology
Concord Oktoberfest Celebration: Through Oct. 31. Create your own celebration at home with an Oktoberfest “Porch Pour Party” package from one of four participating Concord breweries and restaurants, including E.J. Phair Brewing Company & Alehouse, Concord Tap House, Epidemic Ales and the Hop Grenade Taproom & Bottle Shop. www.visitconcordca.com
Boaventura de Caires Winery: This Livermore Valley winery has reopened for weekend wine tastings ($25) on the lawn by appointment. Text or call 925-336-0202 for reservations. 9309Tesla Road, Livermore. www.boaventuravineyard.com
Testarossa Winery: This Los Gatos winery’s Wine Bar 107has resumed service, offering outdoor wine and food experiences, including charcuterie, cheese and smoked salmon platters, by reservation only. Open from 1to 7p.m. Thursday through Sunday. 300 College Ave., Los Gatos. www. testarossa.com
Garre Vineyard and Winery: The tasting room is closed, but the winery is doing curbside pickup and the Garre Cafe, which serves wood-fired pizzas and Garre wines, is open for patio dining by reservation only. 7986Tesla Road, Livermore. www.garre winery.com/garre-cafe
Burrell School Vineyards & Winery: Open from noon to 5p.m. weekends by appointment. 24060Summit Road, Los Gatos. burrellschool.com