Ongoing Events

• Every Night -- Live Music & Dancing - Calistoga Inn
  Live Music: The Calistoga Inn, Restaurant & Brewery features live jazz, blues or latin style music from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every night. Dinner reservations are recommended.Blues on the patio every Wednesday night, Open Mic in the pub every Wed., Singer/Songwriters in the pub every Thurs, dancing in the pub every Fri & Sat, jazz on the patio every Fri, Sat & Sun night. Call for details. 1250 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga CA.
  Fee: Free or small coverTime: Varies Phone Number: (707) 942.4101

• Ongoing -- Introducing Beringer Vineyards Tour
  Historic: This historic tour ushers you through our original winery and aging tunnels, highlighting Beringer's 130+ year history and commitment to quality. (Under 21 free when accompanied by an adult). 2000 Main St., St. Helena.
  Fee: $15 per adult, (Under 21 free when accompanied by an adult.)Time: 10:30 a.m. , 2:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily Phone Number: (707) 967.4412

• Ongoing Year-Round -- California Wine Exhibit at the Napa Valley Museum
  Museums & Exhibitions, Wine Education: "California Wine: The Science of an Art", a million dollar, state-of-the-art interactive exhibit takes you through a year in the wine making process. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Cir., on the grounds of the Veterans Home of California, Yountville.
  Fee: Adults $4.50, Students and Senior $3.50, Youth ages 7 to 17 $2.50, Children under age 7 free. Free Admission every Monday.Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday-Monday Phone Number: (707) 944.0500

• Daily, by appointment -- The Nose Knows: Sensory Evaluation at Franciscan
  Wine Education: Join one of our experts as you learn to taste wine like a professional. This is a fun, round table setting designed to introduce you to various wine's signature aromas and to an understanding of how your sense of smell enhances your enjoyment of wine. 1178 Galleron Road at Hwy 29, St. Helena, CA
  Fee: $30Time: by appointment Phone Number: (707) 967.3993

• Daily -- Tasting in the Cellar at Beringer Vineyards
  Wine Education: A great opportunity for a semi-private tasting of five reserve level wines as well as learning more about our reserve wine program. Must be at least 21 years of age. By advance reservation only, 24-hour reservation/cancellation policy. 2000 Main St, St. Helena, CA
  Fee: $25Time: 2 p.m. & 3:45 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.8989 ext. 2222

• Daily -- Taste of Beringer Tour at Beringer Vineyareds
  Historic, Wine Education: This tour captures the basics of vines and wines. Explore our demonstration vineyard and learn about the growing cycle of a grape vine. Tour the caves while tasting four different wines. We'll teach you to taste wine like a professional. Guests must be at least 21 years of age to participate. 2000 Main St., St. Helena
  Fee: $20Time: 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 3:45 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.4412

• Daily, by appointmentt -- The Art of The Blend at Franciscan
  Wine Education: Learn the magic that our winemakers use to create Magnificat, our proprietary blend that each year is the highest expression of our vineyards and the vintage. In this hands-on seminar you'll play winemaker, creating your own blend with five classic Bordeaux varietals produced from our Oakville Estate. 1178 Galleron Road at Hwy 29, St. Helena, CA
  Fee: $30Time: between 11a.m. and 3 p.m., by appointment. Phone Number: (707) 967.3993

• Ongoing -- Vintage Legacy Tour at Beringer Vineyards
  Wine Education, Historic: Experience the Beringer Brothers' vision from vineyard to bottle. Guests will begin the tour in Beringer's St. Helena Home Vineyard, part of the original estate in 1875, and proceed to the Old Stone Winery for a barrel tasting of a pre-release wine in the caves, followed by a sit-down tasting of three current-release wines. Must be at least 21 years of age. Please call for availability. 2000 Main St., St. Helena
  Fee: $35 per personTime: 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.8989 #2222

• Year Round -- The Land and People of the Napa Valley at the Napa Valley Museum
  Exhibition: The exhibit focuses on the unique environment and fascinating history of the Napa region. Areas of interest include: Napa County, geography, geology, Wappo Native Americans, Mexican Rancho Days, Pioneers and Settlers, Chinese, Ranching, Farming, Viticulture, Wine, Mining, Transportation, and Hot Spring Resorts. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville, CA.
  Fee: Adults $4.50, Seniors, $3.50, children 7-17, $2.50, Under 7, FreeTime: 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.0500

• Friday, Saturday, Sunday -- Wine and Cheese Pairing Seminar at Beringer Vineyards
  Wine Education: This presentation highlights how the cheese's dominant tastes react with wine's dominant tastes. Tasting of 4 different artisanal cheeses paired with 4 different wines. Must be at least 21 years of age. By advance reservation only, 48-hour reservation/cancellation policy. 2000 Main St, St. Helena, CA.
  Fee: $30Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.8989 ext. 2222

• Quarterly in March, June, September and December -- Barrel Tastings
  Wine Education: Sample great wine 'thieved' from the barrel at Merryvale. A unique wine country experience, the tasting also includes a second wine, usually an earlier vintage already bottled - a rare opportunity to taste how a wine evolves. Must be over 21 years of age. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena.
  Fee: $25 (Free to club members!)Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 326.6069 ext 451

• November 10 - June 30 -- Wine Across America at Copia
  Exhibition: For the first time in history, America has wineries in all 50 states. Wine Across America is about the amazing wine revolution that has led to the establishment of more than 5,000 wineries across the U.S. Husband-and-wife journalist team, photographer Charles O'Rear and writer Daphne Larkin, crisscrossed America for two years to capture this extraordinary story. 500 First St., Napa
  Fee: Included with admissionTime: Open Daily Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA

• By Appointment, minimum 10 people -- "Blend Your Own Merlot" At Rutherford Hill
  Wine Education: "Blending in the Caves." This is a one-of-a-kind experience where you and your friends or colleagues become winemakers for a day! After your tour, your wine instructor will assist you with important considerations. Then, blend your own Merlot - even bottle it and take it home! Call the winery for more information.
  Fee: VariesTime: By Appointment, Reservations Required Phone Number: (707) 963.1871 ext.218

• Daily -- Sterling Vineyards Progressive Tasting
  Wine Education: Guests will be able to sample tastes of limited-release wines in a "progressive tasting" throughout the scenic hilltop winery. At two strategic viewpoints along the way, winery staff will be available to answer questions while serving tastings. The balance of the five-wine tasting is completed in the Visitors Center's Main Tasting Room, where guests can enjoy a seated tasting with attentive table service and great views of the northern Napa Valley, while surrounded by Sterling's historical collection of wine-related art. 1111 Dunaweal Lane Calistoga, Ca
  Fee: $20 adults, $10 under 21, under 3 FreeTime: All Day Phone Number: (800) 726.6136

• Daily -- Introduction to Wine and Food Pairing at Copia
  Food & Wine Education: Learn from the COPIA experts as they teach you the easy way to pair wine with food. You'll learn all the basics-from Pinot Noir to salmon and Zinfandel to chocolate as well as more exotic fare. We sample two wines with a tasting plate. 500 First St., Napa
  Fee: Free with admissionTime: 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA

• Daily -- Sterling Vineyards Reserve Tour and Tasting
  Wine Education: Participants will enjoy an escorted tour of winery operations, led by one of our knowledgeable and gracious tour guides, followed by a private tasting in our elegant Reserve Room. The tasting features a three-vintage vertical selection of Sterling's highly acclaimed Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Includes Sterling's one-of-a-kind aerial tram ride (a portion of the fee may be credited toward the purchase of Reserve wines). Reservations are recommended. 1111 Dunaweal Lane Calistoga, Ca
  Fee: $45Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.3349

• May 30 - June 15 -- Agatha Christie's The Unexpected Guest
  Performing Arts: A thriller as well as a puzzler set in a foggy estate in Wales, this mystery opens as a stranger walks into a house to find a man murdered and his wife standing over him with a gun. May 30 is our Opening Night Gala with complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres. Dreamweavers Theatre, 1637 Imola Avenue, Napa
  Fee: Call for information & ticketsTime: Call for information & tickets Phone Number: (707) 255.LIVE (5483)

• June 6, 13, 20, 21, 27 & 28 -- Taste of COPIA Lunch: Tres Francais
  Food & Wine Education: Interactive cooking demo, garden talk and lunch with wine. Enjoy an afternoon in Paris, with a bistro-inspired meal, summery French wines and COPIA's food, wine and garden experts to serve as your guides. Bon Appetit! 500 First St., Napa
  Fee: $50 general/$40 memberTime: 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA

• Daily, at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. -- Girls Weekend Tour and Tasting
  Celebration: Girls Weekend Tour and Tasting package at Clos Pegase. We offer a Private Tasting and beautiful Cave Tour, along with a tote bag filled with Girls Weekend goodies: a cute logo baseball hat, and logo crystal wine glass. Call for booking. 1060 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga
  Fee: $40Time: 10 a.m., 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 737-1410

• Every Sunday -- St. Supery Winery - Behind the Scenes
  Wine Education: Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at a world class winery? Here is your opportunity to see first hand. Explore our cellar with a wine educator and learn about the entire winemaking process from crushing to bottling. Tour concludes with a barrel tasting of our estate grown reds. 8440 Hwy 29, Rutherford.
  Fee: $30Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.4507 x58 or (800) 942.0809 x58

• Every Sunday -- Robert Mondavi, Artisanal Cheese & Wine
  Food & Wine Education: The marriage of wine and cheese dates back before the Roman Empire. Just as gourmet foods have evolved in the United States, so have exceptional handmade cheeses, which some feel are a natural complement to handcrafted wine. This two-hour presentation begins with a tour of the winery to understand Robert Mondavi's winemaking philosophy. Afterwards, you will sit down to enjoy a selection of local artisanal cheeses served with our wines. You will taste both red and white wines with the cheeses and try some new combinations that might surprise you. Limited to 10 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required.
  Fee: $50.00 per person, limited to 10 guests.Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Every Sunday -- Mimi Fox and friends at Uva Trattoria
  Live Music: Mimi Fox and friends, Lite Jazz Guitar at Uva Trattoria. Come join Uva for the best in Italian wines & food, cocktails & live jazz every week. 1405 Clinton Street, between Main & Brown, downtown Napa.
  Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.6646

• Every Day -- Burgundian Tasting at Patz & Hall
  Wine & Food Education: Come taste six single vineyard pinot noirs and chardonnays in our tasting salon with seasonal food compliments, by appointment ($40), or walk in and sit at our new bar and enjoy three wines ($20).
  Fee: $20.00 - $40.00Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 265.7700

• Every third Sunday of the month -- Renaissance Tea at the Cedar Gables Inn
  Reception: Come for a relaxing afternoon of Old English Ambience and charm with Specialty teas, elegant sandwiches, scones, and sweet petit fours. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. Ages 12 and up. 486 Coombs St., Napa, CA.
  Fee: $35Time: 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 224.7969

• Every Monday -- Robert Mondavi Winery The Taste of Wine
  Wine Education: This two-hour long formal tasting will take you on a journey through your palate. You will learn to taste wine with care in order to appreciate its quality; to submit it to examination by your senses; to try and understand it by discovering its various characters and putting them into words. You will be able to "read" a wine by appreciating its visual aspect, evaluate its aromas and flavors as well as experience its mouthfeel. Understanding a wine is to savor it. Limited to 10 guests. Robert Mondavi Winery is located on Highway 29 in Oakville. Advanced reservations are required
  Fee: $75 per person, limited to 10 guests.Time: 11 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Every Monday - Friday in June -- St. Supery - Up Close & Personal
  Wine Education: Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at a world class winery? Here is your opportunity to see first hand. Explore our cellar with a wine educator and learn about the entire winemaking process from crushing to bottling. Tour concludes with a barrel tasting of our estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot & Merlot. This unique experience is a must for every wine lover visiting the Napa Valley. Space is limited. St. Supery Vineyards and Winery, 8440 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford CA.
  Fee: $25Time: 3 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 942.0809 x47

• Monday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday -- The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone - Cooking Demonstrations
  Food & Wine Education: Cooking demonstrations last approximately one hour. Included are recipes, video presentation and tasting of the prepared item. Held in the DeBaun Theater at the CIA in St. Helena.
  Fee: $15Time: Mon. & Fri. 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.2320

• Every Tuesday - Saturday -- Tours of the di Rosa Preserve
  Exhibition: Located on 217 scenic acres in the Carneros region of Napa Valley, the di Rosa Preserve: Art & Nature houses nearly 2,300 works of art in all media by more than 900 artists from Northern California in its three contemporary galleries. 5200 Carnernos Hwy 121, Napa CA
  Fee: $10 / $15Time: 9:30a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.5991 x25

• Every Tuesday & Saturday -- Robert Mondavi The Harvest of Joy Tour and Lunch
  Wine Education: Robert Mondavi's autobiography, entitled 'The Harvests of Joy', describes his love for wine and food, and his passion for sharing 'the good life' with others. Let us share our bounty with you with a tour of our winery followed by a three-course lunch in our Vineyard Room. You will savor dishes prepared by our Winery chef while enjoying idyllic views of the To Kalon Vineyard and the neighboring Mayacamas mountains. This program unfolds over about two and a half hours. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required
  Fee: $100 per person, all inclusive; limited to 10 guests.Time: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (888) RMONDAVI, ext 2000

• Every Wednesday night -- Three for Thirty with no corkage fee
  Dining: Come to Restaurant Cuvee on Wednesday nights and receive three courses for $30.00. Bring a bottle of wine and we will waive your corkage fees. 1650 Soscol Ave., Napa
  Fee: $30.00 per personTime: 5 p.m. to close Phone Number: (707) 224.2330

• The first four Wednesdays of each month -- Napa Boots and Belles Dancing
  Recreation: Napa Boots and Belles welcomes singles, couples and families for "Dancing in a Square", on the first four Wednesdays of each month. Refreshments available on each third Wednesday. Grange Hall, 3275 Hagen Road, Napa.
  Fee: $5 donationTime: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 252.3161

• Wednesdays and Sundays -- Robert Mondavi, The Art of Cabernet
  Wine Education: Our program begins with a visit through our gravity flow cellar, demonstrating how gentle winemaking allows us to create wines with finesse, yet density. The focus of the program is a vertical tasting of Robert Mondavi Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon revealing the magic of a powerful, yet gracious wine, through the personality of various vintages. Join us for this two hour experience exploring a wine that stands in the company of the great wines of the world. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required.
  Fee: $75 per person; limited to 8 guests.Time: 2 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Every Wednesday night -- Drop-in Meditation Class for all
  Instruction: Learn to meditate, find inner meaning, improve your health & relationships, become more positive. Learn what Buddha taught. Join us at Summerville at Villa Del Rey, 3255 Villa Lane off Tancas, Napa. 2nd floor in chapel. Beginning April 4, continuing class.
  Fee: $10 donationTime: 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 795.8791

• Every Wednesday and Thursday -- Jazz@Silo's with Mike Greensill-Piano
  Live Music: Piano player Mike Greensill brings his unique brand of swinging jazz to Silo's. Napa's premier music room. Mike plays solo piano on Wednesday nights and is joined on Thursdays by renowned bassist Ruth Davies. Silo's at the Napa River Inn, 500 Main Street, Napa
  Fee: $10Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• First Wednesday, every other month -- First Wednesday Downtown Calistoga
  Exhibition: Calistoga Art Center invites you to view and shop for art by local artists at downtown venues in Calistoga, such as cafes, banks and art galleries. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Calistoga Art Center.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 225.1003

• Every Wednesday -- Sicilian Wednesdays at Boskos Trattoria
  Wine & Food Education: Celebrate the foods and wine of Sicily! Come enjoy our menu items inspired by the island "off the boot." All bottles of Italian wines are 1/2 off. Mangia! 1364 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA
  Fee: 1/2 Price Italian bottlesTime: 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.9088

• Every Thursday -- Robert Mondavi, Celebrating California Food & Wine
  Wine Education: Celebrating the California history of wine, this four-hour program begins with an educational tour of the winery and surrounding vineyards, followed by a presentation on the history of California winegrowing. After the presentation, we will serve you an elegant three-course luncheon in our Vineyard Room, created by our winery chef to complement a variety of our Napa Valley and District wines. Reservations are limited to 8 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required.
  Fee: $110.00 per person, limited to 10 guests.Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Thursday nights May 22 - July 31 -- Napa Downtown Chefs' Market
  Market, Food Education: Chefs' Market has moved to Thursday nights! Now in it's 14th year, the Market is Napa Valley's most popular outdoor event. Enjoy fresh produce, food from some of the best chefs in the country, Napa Valley wines, musical entertainment and more. There is something for the whole family. Each night will feature two Chefs' Demonstrations, hosted by a well-known Napa Valley chef, offering recipes and tastes. First Street and Napa Town Center in Napa Downtown.
  Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.0322

• Thursdays and Fridays -- Peju Winery Wine, Cheese, Tapas Tasting
  Experience Peju wines as never before with exotic and flavorful dishes presented in a private, interactive setting at our winery. Peju's wine and food programs are educational, fun and perfect for groups of friends, family and corporations visiting the Napa Valley! 8466 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford
  Fee: $40/Wine and Cheese, $60/Wine and TapasTime: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.3600

• Every Thursday Morning -- Napa Mom's Club Thursday Morning Walks
  Recreation: Come join a group of moms, who come together to socialize, network and provide time for our children to be with other children. Join us for weekly walks, play groups, monthly family activities and monthly mom's night out activities. Call for more details and location info.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (707) 849.9040

• Thursdays - Saturdays -- The Hess Collection Experience
  Wine Education: The "Hess Collection Experience" includes a VIP private gallery tour of Donald Hess' extensive collection of paintings and sculpture, a tasting of three current Hess Collection varietal wines and a special menu selected by winery Chef Chad Hendrickson. 4411 Redwood Road, Napa
  Fee: $50Time: 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.1144 x 213

• Every Friday and Saturday -- Wesla Whitfield at Silo's - Jazz/Cabaret
  Live Music: Silo's presents the magical song stylings of International Cabaret/Jazz star Wesla Whitfield with Mike Greensill at the piano. Silo's wine bar, situated in the historic riverfront Napa Mill complex at the foot of main street, is a new venture between Wesla & Mike and the good folks at The Napa River Inn.
  Fee: $15Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 251.5833

• Friday - Sunday -- Wine Blending Workshop at Copia
  Wine Education: Take home a bottle of wine and wonderful memories from this hands-on workshop. Using selected varietals and working with our professional staff, you'll create a custom blend of wine, bottle and cork it, and finish with a personalized label signed by you, the winemaker! 500 First St., Napa
  Fee: $50 (includes admission)/$40 membersTime: 2:45 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA

• Ongoing Fridays - May through October -- The St. Helena Farmers' Market
  Recreation: A wonderful Farmers Market with the best fresh produce and flowers around, great specialty foods and artist made crafts, served up in the beautiful setting of Crane Park (off Hwy 29)- come by and have a coffee and pastry at our cafe, serving baked goodies from the areas finest bakeries. Live Entertainment!
  Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 486.2662

• Every Friday & Saturday -- Bighorn Cellars Wine, Chocolate & Cheese
  Wine & Food Education: Please join us at Silverado Train Wine Studio as we pour the premium, single-vineyard wines of Bighorn Cellars paired with artisan cheeses and decadent chocolates. Our tasting room is casual and inviting. Our wines are world class. Join us for a unique Napa Valley experience you are sure to enjoy! Cheers!
  Fee: $7.00 (Fee is waived upon wine purchase)Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.8569 x 115 or (888) 414.WINE

• Fridays -- Darioush Artisan Wine & Cheese Intensive
  Food & Wine Education: Join Cowgirl Creamery owners Peggy Smith, formerly of Chez Panisse, and Sue Conley, a renowned Bay Area Restaurateur, at Darioush for a private, seated tasting of some of the world's finest small-production artisan cheeses paired with a variety of our meticulously-crafted estate-based wines. Reservations Required. 4240 Silverado Trail Napa, Ca
  Fee: $65 per person.Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.2345 ext. 130

• Weekends -- Start your Day the Wine Country Way at Copia
  Wine Education: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at Copia. Planning a day of winery hopping? Our morning class arms you with all you need to make the most of it! We'll send you off with ABCs of winetasting, spit bucket etiquette, answers to FAQs, and tips on which wineries are your personal best bets for a peak Wine Country experience. Copia is located at 500 First St., Napa, CA.
  Fee: $15 (includes day pass)/$5 memberTime: 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 51.COPIA

• Every Saturday May - October -- Calistoga Farmers' Market
  Market: Every Saturday the market offers fresh produce & seasonal fruits, gourmet food, crafts, master gardeners, live entertainment and much more. New location: 1235 Washington Street, Calistoga Police Department Parking Area, Calistoga
  Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.8892 / (707) 812.2640

• Saturdays & Sundays -- Carolyn Parr Nature Center Museum Tours
  Family Fun, Museums & Exhibitions: Attractive still life displays of local habitats include local animals and plants. A well mounted 6' mt. lion in display case is most recent addition. Library, gift shop, kids games, microscope and hands on skins and bones available. Weekday tours available for groups. Call 255-6465. 3107 Browns Valley Rd, at Westwood Hills Park.
  Fee: No Admission FeeTime: Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Weekdays by appt. Phone Number: (707) 255.6465

• Every Saturday -- Robert Mondavi, The Essence Tour & Tasting
  Wine Education: This three-hour adventure explores the flavor profile of wine. Offered throughout the year, the Essence Tour & Tasting unveils the mysteries of aromatic essences commonly associated with red and white wines such as green apple, leather, peach, smoke, pineapple or oak. The tour and tasting focus on the influences of soil, climate and the artful hand of the winemaker in developing the nuances of Robert Mondavi wines. Limited to 8 persons. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are required.
  Fee: $60 per person; limited to 10 guests.Time: 10 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 766.6328

• Saturdays and Sundays except the 4th weekend of every month -- 'Wine Component Tasting' Seminar at Merryvale
  Food & Wine Education: Your adventure begins with a tour of our historic winery before moving into our renowned 'Cask Room' to focus on wine and its essential components - sugar, alcohol, acid and tannins. Merryvale's acclaimed wines are tasted along with the separate elements to demonstrate how components blend together to create balance. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena, CA.
  Fee: $20, Free to wine club membersTime: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7777

• 2nd Weekend of the Month -- Hess Collection Cellar Door Red Weekends
  Celebration: The Hess Collection opens its original barrel chai for the public to fill commemorative jugs with a blended red wine from its Mount Veeder vineyards. The event recalls the 19th century origins of the winery as an exotic mountain resort in the Napa Redwoods, when Mount Veeder was a major tourist destination. 4411 Redwood Road Napa, CA
  Fee: Initial bottle $18, refills $15Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.1144

• Every first Sunday of the month -- Epicurean Explorations
  Napa Valley Grille and Goosecross Cellars introduce Epicurean Explorations: multi-course food and wine pairing experiences. Chef Lyman and Goosecross' Wine Director will demonstrate the ease and flexibility of wine pairing in this informal (not to mention delicious) format. Napa Valley Grille, 6795 Washington St., Napa
  Fee: $75.00 per person, inclusiveTime: 11:30 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 276.9210

• Tuesday - Thursday; Friday and Saturday -- Gourmet Retreat at CasaLana B & B
  Food Education: CasaLana B&B offers hands-on cooking classes in the B&Bs' professionally-equipped kitchen. Classes are geared to avid home cooks. Classes range in length from 3 hours to 5 full days. 1316 South Oak Street, Calistoga. Please call for more information.
  Fee: $75 - $850Time: Times vary according to class. Phone Number: (707) 942.0615

• Fourth weekend of every month -- Wine & Food Pairing Seminar Series at Merryvale Vineyard
  Wine Education: This unique seminar is conducted by our own Sandra Barros, Merryvale's Hospitality Coordinator, who begins with a behind-the-scenes tour of the winery. Taste Merryvale wines and small samples of selected foods while discovering simple guidelines to start you on your own personal journey into the joys of food & wine pairing. 1000 Main Street, St. Helena.
  Fee: $20, Free to wine club membersTime: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 963.7777

• Every Third Thursday of the month -- Epicurean Explorations
  Food & Wine Education: Napa Valley Grille and Goosecross Cellars introduce Epicurean Explorations: multi-course food and wine pairing experiences. Chef Lyman and Goosecross' Wine Director will demonstrate the ease and flexibility of wine pairing in this informal (not to mention delicious) format. : Napa Valley Grille, 6795 Washington St., Napa
  Fee: $125 per person, all inclusiveTime: 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 276.9210

• Daily -- Mumm Cuvee Napa Photo Finish
  Museums & Exhibitions: The Mumm Cuvee Napa "Private Collection" Gallery exhibits Matthew Adams'collection of his grandfather Ansel Adams' photographs. Matthew has graciously loaned Mumm twenty-seven original, signed prints from the renowned "Museum Collection" of acclaimed photographer, Ansel Adams. 8445 Silverado Trail North, St. Helena.
  Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 967.7700

• Every Second Sunday of the month -- New Orleans/ Dixieland Jazz
  Live Music: Each month a different band will perform three-40 minute sets. Between sets, jammers (aka local musicians) will perform. Also hear the DixieCats, a youth band. Dance on a large dance floor or just sit back and enjoy! Sponsored by the Napa Valley Dixieland Jazz Society. At the Elks Lodge, 2840 Soscol Avenue, Napa.
  Fee: $10.00 General Admission; $3.00 Ages 12-17; Under 12 freeTime: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.5285 or (707) 258.8774

• Last Wednesday of the Month -- Napa Wine Merchants Wine Tasting Class
  Wine Education: Held on the last Wednesday of each month, from May 31 - December 27. Classes will feature a different varietal each month. Wines will be tasted blind to evaluate appellation, quality and price. Limited to 16 people per class. 1146 First St., Napa.
  Fee: $10Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 257.6796

• First Saturday of the Month -- Saturday Opera Night
  Live Music, Performing Arts: Each Opera Night is unique, as vocalists who come to the Conservatory range in experience from student to diva. Tickets are available at the door when they open for general seating at 7:30. Complimentary tapas, wine, and mineral water are offered at intermission. Jarvis Conservatory is located at 1711 Main Street, near downtown Napa.
  Fee: $15Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 255.5445

• TBA -- A Midsummer's Night
  Benefit, Auction: The spectacular Castello di Amorosa will once again provide a stunning backdrop for an unforgettable dinner and fabulous live auction beneath the stars. The fundraiser will support the programs of Hospice and Adult Day Services of Napa County.
  Fee: $375Time: Call for information & tickets Phone Number: (707) 258.9080

• TBA -- 2008 Taste of Howell Mountain
  Celebration, Wine Education: Join us for the once-a-year opportunity to taste the wines of Howell Mountain all in one place, sample delicious gourmet food, and take home the winning bid on the auction lot of your dreams. All the proceeds benefit the children of the Howell Mountain Elementary School. Charles Krug Winery, St. Helena.
  Fee: Advance tickets $95, $125 at the doorTime: 2:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 965.2665

• TBA -- 2nd Annual Community Celebration at the di Rosa Preserve!
  Celebration: Bring your family and friends! Celebrate with us at the di Rosa Preserve, with a day to roam free and enjoy art and nature. The special day will include gallery tours, nature walks, family art workshops, live music, and food & beverages for sale by the girl & the fig. parking is limited, carpooling recommended. 200 Carneros Highway 121 Napa
  Fee: $10 per carTime: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 226.5991 x47

• TBA -- 3rd Annual Children Health Initiative
  Benefit: CHI is dedicated to 100% healthcare coverage for Napa County children. This year's benefit features guest speaker San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. Hors d'oeuvres, exclusive wines, live music, silent auction with eclectic wine lots and artisan packages
  Fee: $75 per personTime: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 227.0830

• TBA -- Wine, Women & Shoes 2008
  Benefit: A Fashion Show, Auction, Boutique and Food and Wine Tasting. St. Supery Vineyards and Winery, 8440 St. Helena Hwy., PO Box 38, Rutherford
  Fee: $150Time: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (925) 676.0505

• TBA -- Auction Napa Valley
  Auction, Benefit: This event celebrates the wines, people and land of Napa Valley, with hundreds of wine auction lots and scores of vintner-hosted events, all offered with the unparalleled beauty of the Napa Valley as the setting. In its 27 years, the event has donated more than $68 million to dozens of Napa County nonprofit organizations. Four days of all the best Napa Valley has to offer, with the Heitz family of Heitz Wine Cellars as the event chairs and a few hundred other vintners as the weekend's hosts.
  Fee: varies by eventTime: varies by event Phone Number: (707) 963.3388

• TBA -- Family Fun Day at the Farm
  Family Fun: Connolly Ranch, located at 3141 Browns Valley Road in Napa, will be open to the public. Families can visit our farm animals, take tours of the ranch and enjoy food, drink and live music.
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 224.1894

• TBA -- 6th Annual Walk Through the Vineyards
  Recreation, Benefit: Join the Napa Valley Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for the 6th Annual Walk Through the Vineyards. Festivities include a lovely 3K walk through the vineyards, light breakfast, jazz band with a special singing performance, wine bottle ring toss contest and fabulous silent auction.
  Fee: $30 in advance or $40 day of eventTime: 8:30 a.m. Phone Number: (415) 543.3549

• TBA -- Calistoga Art in the Park
  Exhibition, Benefit: Calistoga Art in the Park is entering its eleventh year in highlighting artists and raising funds for children's art programs in the community. Calistoga Art in the Park is a well-established annual event, supported and promoted by Napa Valley wineries and local businesses. Held in historic Pioneer Park in Calistoga, California, Art in the Park also features wine, food, music and a silent auction.
  Fee: Free Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 942.2278

• TBA -- 3rd Annual Jewish Vintners Celebration
  Celebration, Benefit: Nearly 40 Jewish Vintners and winemakers from the Napa Valley, Sonoma and elsewhere in California as well as Israel will gather together in a celebration of wine, cuisine, camaraderie and history at the 3rd Annual Jewish Vintners Celebration: "Connecting with our Roots", taking place at select locations throughout the Napa Valley, with all proceeds benefiting Jewish nonprofits in the Napa Valley. Tickets are $650 for the weekend package, or $600 before May 10th, 2008.
  Fee: See descriptionTime: Call for information Phone Number: (707) 968.9944

• TBA -- First Annual Solarbration
  Celebration, Benefit: Celebrate the summer solstice with three solar wineries in Rutherford: Honig, Peju and ZD Wines. These wineries will celebrate the day of the year with the most sunshine by offering special wine tastings, sustainably-grown cuisine, live entertainment, and tours of their solar power systems. All proceeds donated to the Land Trust of Napa County. Purchase tickets in-person on the day of the event or participating wineries.
  Fee: $50, $40 for wine club membersTime: 5:30 p.m. until sunset Phone Number: (800) 929.2217

• TBA -- Raymond Vineyards Summer Solstice Celebration
  Celebration: This will be a fun evening of tasting our newly released Small Lot wines, along with several new vintages of our other award winning wines. Raymond Vineyards, 849 Zinfandel Lane, St. Helena
  Fee: Call for information & reservationsTime: Call for information & reservations Phone Number: (800) 525.2659

• TBA -- V Marketplace Father's Day Invitational Auto Show
  Celebration, Exhibition: V Marketplace celebrates the "art of the driving machine," from the national champions to the local favorites, to the one-of-a-kind collector curiosities. Packard, Pierce Arrow, Ford, Ferrari, M.G., Mercedes Benz and more, top a list of more than 100 early and late model autos spanning some 90 years of production! 6525 Washington Street, Yountville, CA.
  Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (707) 944.2451