FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010
Winemaker Lunches
12:30 p.m.
With dozens of wineries hosting exquisite lunches in dazzling settings, you’ll have the opportunity to break bread with the winemakers that create your favorite Sonoma bottlings. Local chefs (or the winery’s own) create impeccable pairings from Sonoma County’s abundant seasonal offerings. A lovely noontime treat, steeped in the tradition of Sonoma County casual elegance.
$85 per person
Winemaker Dinners
6:00 p.m.
Sonoma County evenings are made for sharing a bottle of wine, lingering over a plate of fresh local cuisine and creating lasting friendships. At these intimate winemaker dinners, you’ll share the evening with the winemakers whose creations have earned international acclaim. Paired with the stellar culinary creations of a local chef (perhaps the winery’s own), any dinner you select promises to be a classic wine country evening to remember.
$160 per person
Specialty Dinners
6:00 p.m.
Stellar New Specialty Dinners Celebrate the Stars of Sonoma Wine Country
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend is proud to invite you to indulge in a whole new kind of culinary experience. We’ve created a series of dinners this year in honor of specific varietals and one very rare vineyard for a select few guests who crave a more in-depth exploration of some of Sonoma’s premiere wines.
$175 per person
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2010
31st Annual Taste of Sonoma
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MacMurray Ranch, Healdsburg
Immerse yourself in the food and wine culture of Sonoma County at the 31st annual Taste of Sonoma. Sonoma’s own Gallo family invites you to enjoy an afternoon of strolling through their historic MacMurray Ranch property while sipping and savoring the very best of Sonoma County’s rich wines and delectable cuisine. With more than 150 wineries pouring their finest offerings, and over 60 local chefs whipping up divine pairings, Taste of Sonoma delivers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for wine lovers and foodies alike. Informative and entertaining wine seminars, lively cooking demonstrations, a chef competition, and much more make this one event you won’t want to miss.
$150- $195 per person
Winemaker Dinners
6:00 p.m.
After a glorious afternoon enjoying Taste of Sonoma, settle in for an intimate evening with one of dozens of local wineries. Feast on fresh local cuisine prepared by one of Sonoma County’s premier chefs while chatting it up with one of our talented local winemakers. Any dinner you select is a delicious, relaxing way to cap off a day in the Sonoma sunshine -- and a classic wine country evening to remember.
$160 per person
Honorary Chair Dinner: St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
6:00 p.m.
An evening spent at St. Francis Vineyard and Winery not only allows you a chance to mingle with our 2010 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Honorary Chairs, but also promises an unforgettable experience in the very heart of Sonoma Wine Country. Founded in 1971, St. Francis Vineyard and Winery has set the standard for supercharged wines created with a "maximum extraction, minimum intervention" philosophy. Join Winemaker, Tom Mackey and President, Christopher Silva at "People's Park," a lovely location on the winery grounds with breathtaking views of the vineyard.
$175 per person
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2010
18th Annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cline Cellars, Sonoma
Buff up your board and slather on sunscreen for an "Endless Sonoma" extravaganza filled with wine, food, fun and frivolity! All the sickest Betties and Beach Boys are dropping in to the 18th Annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction, presented by Trilogy Glass & Packaging, for a day of celebrating sips, surf and Sonoma. Catch the wine wave and get your tickets today!