Wine and Food Events

Filed in archive Morsels of Info on March 13, 2008

If you happen to be in California this weekend, you've got several wine events to choose from.

For some serious wine tasting, you'll be happy to know that the Rhone Rangers are hosting their annual Grand Wine Tasting event in San Francisco all weekend. Buy your tickets and look forward to a spectacular event!




The 18th annual Heart of the Valley Barrel Tasting Tour promises a weekend of extraordinary wine and gourmet food in Sonoma County.

Wineries will be showcasing 2007 vintage wines straight from the barrels, sampling new releases, and offering award-winning wines paired perfectly with culinary creations prepared by local chefs and restaurants. Meet winemakers, mingle with wine lovers behind-the-scenes, peruse art from local artists and listen to live music. Experience the best that Sonoma Valley has to offer!

The Paso Robles wine region is hosting their 16th annual Zinfandel Festival this weekend. More than 90 wineries are participating and some of the highlights include winemaker dinners, seminars, food pairings and special tastings.

Non wine events taking place this weekend:
The 2008 Taste of Tillamook County in Tillamook, Oregon
The Marathon Seafood Festival in the Florida Keys
The Catfish Festival in Washington, Louisiana
The West of Western Culinary Festival in Phoenix, Arizona