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October 2008 Wine Events    
California Intensive at the Culinary Institute of America Greystone Campus
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed) to
Oct 02, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Cost: $895
Phone: 800-888-7850
Email:
 
Where: Culinary Institute of America Greystone Campus, 94574
 
Join Catherine Fallis MS, CWP aka grape goddess, for CALIFORNIA INTENSIVE Visit www.planetgrape.com for more details. ...

Wine and Golf Event
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: $59 Member, $79 Guest
Phone: 703 268-5078
Email:
 
Where: Poppy Ridge Golf Course, 94550
 
Join us for an afternoon of wine, golf and networking! Afternoon includes your choice of golf activities followed by a wine and cheddar reception. Perfect for all skill levels including a special agenda for 'never evers'. ...

Women's Wine Club at Tam Cellars
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Event fee $15
Phone: 415-461-9463
Email:
 
Where: Tam Cellars in the Larkspur Landing shopping center, 94939
 
The club meets the 1st Wednesday of the month. We taste 3 wines, chat about them and then enjoy a glass of your favorite with cheese and crackers. Women who love wine unite!...

Italian Wines at William Cross
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $15
Phone: 415 346 1314
Email:
 
Where: William Cross Wine Merchants, 94109
 
Italian Wines at William Cross...

Sake Day 2008
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $85.
Phone: 415-355-9555
Email:
 
Where: Golden Gate Room, 94123
 
3rd Annual Sake Day Presented by True Sake, Mari's Catering, and Sozai Restaurant. Be a part of history on Wednesday, October 1st at Ft. Mason's Golden Gate Room when the world stops for a day - and sake lives for a night! "Nihonshu no Hi" is the day of sake in Japan every October 1st and partners True Sake, Mari's Cateri...

Wines of Argentina Tasting Event at S.N.O.B. Wine Bar
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $10 per person
Phone: 415-440-SNOB(7662)
Email:
 
Where: SNOB Wine Bar, 94109
 
Enjoy the tastes of Argentina as we kick off our next wine tasting experience at S.N.O.B. Wine Bar. For this upcoming event you will get a choice of your 3 favorites or test your sense of adventure by indulging in an unfamiliar varietal. See you soon! ...

Testarossa Winery Tasting
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $15.00
Phone: 650-726-1520
Email:
 
Where: Half Moon Bay Wine and Cheese, 94019
 
Come and enjoy an evening tasting with Leslie Johnson of Testarossa Winery. She will pouring both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Encluded will be the new release of the "Gary's Pinot Noir" ! This one of our great local winerys....

Rowdy Reds
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: 15% off
Phone: 650-363-8737
Email:
 
Where: Savvy Cellar Wines, 94063
 
Rowdy Reds Dust off those mid-week blues with 15% off all red wine flights. Every Wednesday 2-9 pm at Savvy Cellar. Savvy Cellar Wine Bar and Wine Shop 2048 Broadway Street Redwood City, CA 94063 650-363-8737 www.savvycellar.com ...

Wednesday Wine Tastings at Noonan's Bar and Grill
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Per Taste
Phone: 415-464-8711
Email:
 
Where: Noonan's Bar and Grill, 94939
 
Wednesday Wine Tasting 10/1 - Andrew Perelli-Minetti 10/8 - Dan the Mystery Guest 10/15 - Olivier with Alpha-Omega Winery 10/22 - Fabrice Habelski with F&H wine brokrage 10/28 - Autumn Cabernet Throw -Down ...

Eat Local
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed) to
Oct 05, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Cost: Free
Phone:
Email:
 
Where: Eat Local
 
Description : Eat Local Month in San Francisco is a volunteer collaboration of the public, private, and non-profit sectors to proactively educate consumers about the economic, environmental, health and flavor benefits of purchasing foods produced or sourced within 250 miles. From chef demonstrations and free food tastings...

Seasons Restaurant Presents an Evening with Napa Valley-based Shafer Vineyards at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
When: Oct 02, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $150 per person
Phone: (415) 633-3838
Email:
 
Where: Seasons Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco, 94103
 
Under the direction of Executive Chef Mark Richardson, guests will enjoy a memorable dining experience with an innovative, five-course tasting menu paired with the robust, outstanding Shafer wines. Doug Shafer, president of Shafer Vineyards, will guide guests through a tasting tour of their wines. As an expert winemaker, Do...

9th Annual Oktoberfest-by-the-Bay
When: Oct 02, 2008 (Thu) to
Oct 05, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Ticket price varies, visit website for more information
Phone:
Email:
 
Where: Fort Mason, 94123
 
NINTH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST- BY- THE- BAY BRINGS TASTES OF GERMAN HERITAGE TO THE BAY AREA! FOUR- DAY EVENT TAKES OVER FESTIVAL PAVILION at FORT MASON OCTOBER 2-5 San Francisco, CA – It’s once again time to do the chicken dance as Munich, Germany comes to life at Fort Mason in the Marina District with the 9th Annual Oktoberf...

Hatcher Winery Tasting
When: Oct 02, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $15.00
Phone: 650-726-1520
Email:
 
Where: Half Moon Bay Wine and Cheese, 94019
 
Hatcher Winery, with Sewell Hatcher. Sewell will be pouring Zin, Petite Syrah,Viognier, Sewell blend, and a Desert wine. This will be great fun, as Sewell is always entertaining and wines are fantastic!...

Tiny Bubbles Champagne Tasting
When: Oct 02, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Cost: 22
Phone: 650-363-8737
Email:
 
Where: Savvy Cellar Wines, 94063
 
Tiny Bubbles Start your weekend on Thursday night with a flight of 4 sparkling wines / champagnes. Every Thursday 5-11pm at Savvy Cellar. Just $22. Savvy Cellar Wine Bar and Wine Shop 2048 Broadway Street Redwood City, CA 94063 650-363-8737 www.savvycellar.com ...

Event Tasting with Mario Perelli-Minetti Winery @ Corks
When: Oct 02, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $15 Refunded to Bottle Purchase
Phone: (925) 362-0007
Email:
 
Where: Cork Wine Store & Bar, 94526
 
Event Tasting with Mario Perelli-Minetti Winery 2007 Mario Perelli-Minetti Chardonnay This is not a cocktail wine and it is not sweet. It is lean and crisp, produced 50% from Chardonnay grapes grown in the Oak Knoll district in Napa Valley and 50% grown in the Oakville district, made in the style of the fine French white Bu...

Tour de Champagne
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: 0
Phone: 5103010897
Email:
 
Where: InterContinental Mark Hopkins
 
For the past two years, Tour de Champagne has been making stops throughout the United States to celebrate the most delightful fruits of France. On Friday, October 3, it's San Francisco's turn to sample prestigious Champagnes along with cuisine from some of the host city's most talented chefs. The San Francisco stop also wel...

J. Lohr Harvest Dinner
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $70.00 per person
Phone: (408) 288-5057
Email:
 
Where: J. Lohr San Jose Wine Center, 95126
 
J. Lohr Harvest Dinner 7:00 PM Friday, October 3rd catered by Purple Onion Café & Catering § Roasted Hazelnut & Cheese Torte with Flat Bread 2007 J. Lohr Carol’s Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc § Roasted Acorn Squash Soup 2006 J. Lohr October Night Vineyard Chardonnay § Fall Salad with Blue Cheese, Pistachios, and Dried C...

Black Ridge Wine Flight at the Wine Room in Palo Alto
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: $15.00
Phone: (650) 462-1968
Email:
 
Where: Wine Room, 94301
 
Hi Palo Alto Champagne and wine lovers, I’m thrilled to introduce all of you to one of my favorite new local wineries, Black Ridge Vineyards. They Overlook the majestic slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains, nearly sixty miles south of San Francisco and only three miles outside of downtown Los Gatos. Ashly DuBois, assistant w...

 Tour de Champagne San Francisco
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $120 in advance; $130 at the door (if available)
Phone: 678-560-2466 ext 707
Email:
 
Where: InterContinental Mark Hopkins, 94108
 
Tour de Champagne has been exploring the United States for the past two years, and this fall the lauded event will make its way west when it arrives in San Francisco on Friday, October 3. Tour de Champagne brings together prestigious Champagne Houses like:  Pol Roger, Nicolas Feuillatte, Perrier Jouet, Bollinger, Gosset, P...

Domenico Wines Presents Jimmy Leggs Rock & Roll Band
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Cost: $10 cover; cash wine and beer bar
Phone: 650-593-2335
Email:
 
Where: Domenico Wines, 94070
 
Rock the night away with Jimmy Leggs, one of the Bay Area's most popular rock & roll bands. Cash wine and beer bar. Doors open at 7pm. ...

Cosentino Winery Tasting
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $15.00
Phone: 650-726-1520
Email:
 
Where: Half Moon Bay Wine and Cheese, 94019
 
Napa Valley Winery "Cosentino " with winery Rep. Jay Green. Jay will be with us to lead us thru 5 great wines from this 30 year old Napa winery. Cabernet-Zin-Franc-and more! This will be a fun Friday night tasting. Don't miss it!...

VinVillage.com featured at ~Tour de Champagne~ San Francisco
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $120 online in advance; $130 at the door.
Phone:
Email:
 
Where: InterContinental Mark Hopkins, 94108
 
VinVillage...where wine lovers connect! is chosen as a premier media partner for the 1st annual "Tour de Champagne" San Francisco! (Click images below for more details.) For the past two years, “Tour de Champagne” has been making stops throughout the United States to celebrate the most prestigious champagnes from France! ...

Live Music with Dan DeShara @ Corks
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: (925) 362-0007
Email:
 
Where: Corks Wine Store & Bar, 94526
 
Live Music with Dan DeShara @ CORKS Live music every Friday NIght Check out our website for more information and events Wine Club Members can call for Event Reservations To become a Wine Club Member click on the "Join Wine Club" tab on our website. ...

Biondivino Wine Tasting: Dynamic winemaker Gaetana Jacono-Valle dell'Acate-Sicilia- this Friday 6-8pm
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $15. tasting fee
Phone: 415.673.2320
Email:
 
Where: Biondivino Wine Boutique, 94109
 
this week... biondivino wine boutique1415 green street (polk/van ness) 415.673.2320 This Friday3rd October 6-8pmJoin us at Biondivino to meet the dynamic Gaetana Jacono of Sicily's______________________________________We are very happy (and fortunate) to have Gaetana here with us, she literally changed her flight to be h...

Hatcher Winery
When: Oct 03, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $20 ($10 wine club members)
Phone: 925-939-9463
Email:
 
Where: Pleasant Hill Wine Merchants, 94523
 
Always a sell-out tasting - come & join us in all the fun! ...

 Sips and Bites on the Bay by Foggy Bridge Winery
When: Oct 04, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: $120
Phone: (877) 329-7377
Email:
 
Where: U.S.S. Potomac, 94111
 
Sips & Bites on the Bay is a wine tasting experience paired with savory tastes aboard Franklin D. Roosevelt's historic presidential yacht, the USS Potomac. Guests are transported back to an era of epicurean elegance and sophistication, while enjoying fine wine paired with California cuisine - all against a backdrop of spect...

Saturday Hobby Classes at the Professional Culinary Institute
When: Oct 04, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $75
Phone: 866-318-CHEF
Email:
 
Where: Professional Culinary Institute of Silicon Valley, 95008
 
Join Catherine Fallis MS, CWP aka grape goddess, for WINES OF TUSCANY CATHERINE FALLIS AND PCI were picked as San Francisco Magazine's BEST OF THE BAY winners, for BEST PLACE TO LEARN ABOUT, AND DRINK WINE...

Cellar360 presents: Wine 101
When: Oct 04, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: complimentary and open to the public - first come, first served
Phone: 415-440-0772
Email:
 
Where: Cellar360, located in historic Ghirardelli Square, 94109
 
Wine 101 An open discussion of winemaking techniques and how to taste, explore, and enjoy wine. No previous experience needed! Complimentary and open to the public—First come first served...

Sunce Winery Crush Party-Get Naked With A Grape!!!
When: Oct 04, 2008 (Sat) to
Oct 05, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost: $30.00.
Phone: 707-526-9463
Email:
 
Where: Sunce Winery.com, 95401
 
* When: Saturday and Sunday 10/4, 10/5 11am-6pm * What: Sunce Winery Crush Party * Who: Join us for a fun-filled event of Real Grape Stomping. Plus Barrel Tasting, New Releases, Live Music from Jamie Clark , Le Chef Juan at the Grill serving Braised Lamb in a reduced red wine sauce atop polenta and summer vegetables. Pl...

Flight Night @ Corks
When: Oct 04, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: (925) 362-0007
Email:
 
Where: Corks Wine Store & Bar, 94526
 
Come join us for our special flight night. Corks Wine Store & Bar is Danville’s premier wine Bar. We offer over 45 wines by the glass, over 150 wines by the bottle, 6 different beers, and a few small food plates. With tasting events every Thursday and Saturday night, live music every Wednesday and Friday night, and Ladies...

La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge's 1 Year Anniversary Celebration!
When: Oct 04, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Cost: Free Admission, fee for tasting flights
Phone: (707) 763-6363
Email:
 
Where: La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge, 94952
 
Join us this Saturday to celebrate our 1 year anniversary. We will be having special wine flights throughout the day and evening, and a raffle prize drawing. Plum Crazy and Sang Matiz will be playing in Theatre Square. We will be featuring Plum Crazy Champagne Cocktails from 12-3pm, a taste of bubbles with any purchase, Ita...

Best of the Best Wine Tasting
When: Oct 04, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $40
Phone: 800-966-7835
Email:
 
Where: The Wine Club San Francisco, 94108
 
The Wine Club San Francisco Best of the Best Tasting Saturday Oct. 4th $40 1-4pm (last ticket sold at 3:30)      Krug M/V Brut $179.99 Diamond Creek 2006 Volcanic Hill Cabernet $159.99 Bouchard 2004 Corton-Charlemagne $129.99  Antica Terra 2006 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir $44.99  Rolf Binder 2005 Hanisch shiraz $89.99 Baro...

East Bay SPCA - Growl, Meow & Wine featuring Canine Wines
When: Oct 05, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Cost: $75 VIP, $40 Normal
Phone:
Email:
 
Where: East Bay SPCA - Tri-Valley Maddie's Adoption Center, 94568
 
October 5, 2008 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the East Bay SPCA, Tri-Valley VIP celebration: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. sponsored by Canine Wines General celebration 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Please join us - your support will help us save lives. Canine Wines will be pouring our current release of wines and will also be releasing 2 new wines: - 2007...

Domenico Wines Jazz Jam
When: Oct 05, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: $5 per person; wines sold by the glass
Phone: 650-593-2335
Email:
 
Where: Domenico Wines, 94070
 
Jam alongside legendary Bay Area jazz musicians or just enjoy listening to the music while sipping award-winning wines at Domenico Wines, winner of more than 170 wine medals. October 5 features Candice & Co. house band. Bring your own picnic basket. No host wine and beer bar. Wines sold by the glass. Doors open at 3 p....

Champagne Henriot Dinner and Tasting with Tanya Pringsheim
When: Oct 06, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Cost: $195
Phone: 415-955-5574
Email:
 
Where: Wine Scene at the Campton Place, Taj Hotel San Francisco, 94108
 
Tuesday, July 15, 2008Silver Oak & Meyers Family Cellar Tasting Seminar and DinnerTony Poer (Sales Manager) $195 Tuesday, August 19, 2008BR Cohn California Tasting Seminar and DinnerBruce Cohn (Proprietor and Winemaker) - $160 Tuesday, September 9, 2008Rutz Russian River Valley Wine DinnerKeith Rutz  $165 Tuesday, September...

Wine Survey Class: Around the World!
When: Oct 06, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: 100
Phone: 650-363-8737
Email:
 
Where: Savvy Cellar Wines, 94063
 
Around the World - A Survey of the Worlds Best Wine Making Regions Sample and compare the leading wines of California, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and South Africa. Learn tasting techniques, regional "terrior", history, and wine making styles. Learn basic food and wine pairing techniques as well as the nuts an...

McCormick & Kuleto’s 15th Annual Shuck & Swallow Challenge and Benefit Wine Pairing
When: Oct 07, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free viewing/$30.00 benefit wine pairing
Phone: 415.929.1730
Email:
 
Where: McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant, 94109
 
McCormick & Kuleto’s Announces 15th Annual Shuck & Swallow Challenge Benefiting The Marine Mammal Center San Francisco, CA/May 2008 – McCormick & Kuleto’s Seafood Restaurant has announced their 15th annual Shuck & Swallow Oyster Challenge, with an oyster and wine pairing benefit event immediately following the competition, ...

Wine Bar and Shop hosting Frazier Winery from Napa Valley
When: Oct 07, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $10
Phone: 415-391-0758
Email:
 
Where: WINE Bar & Shop, 94111
 
Wine Bar and Shop is proud to host Frazier Winery for the retuen of our Tuesday Tastings. Frazier will be pouring cabernet sauvignon from several vintages and talking about the recent harvest and upcoming releases. As always, we will extend a 10% discount on the purchase of any Frazier wines, for this day only. ...

Joseph Phelps Winery 2005 Insignia Release Wine Dinner @ Silks
When: Oct 07, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $220 per person plus tax and gratuity
Phone: (415)276-9787
Email:
 
Where: Silks @ The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 94104
 
Joseph Phelps Winery 2005 Insignia Release Wine Dinner Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 7:00 PM Mandarin Oriental Hotel’s Wine Director Nicole Kosta invites you to celebrate a night of amazing wine, paired with exciting new dishes from our fall menu. Be one of the first to taste the 2005 Insignia!!! $220 per person Menu Amuse ...

D&M's Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting
When: Oct 08, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $65
Phone: 415 346 1325
Email:
 
Where: Presidio Golf Clubhouse, 94118
 
Please join us along with guest speaker Ed Cole from Signatory/Edradour for an unforgettable tasting event, he will take us on a journey through Scotland whisky making regions. We look forward to seeing you all there. Seats are limited so please call us and sign up today We will sample the following with appetizers: Benroma...

Book Release Party: A Plague of Scoundrels
When: Oct 08, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 925.280.1633
Email:
 
Where: Artisan Wine Lounge & Cafe, 94596
 
Book release event Join author Jon Cory at Artisan as he celebrates the release of his newest novel “A Plague of Scoundrels”. Jon will be reading passages from his new book, and complimentary appetizers will be available for your enjoyment. Please RSPV by sending us an email at info@artisanwl.com or call us at 925.280.1633...

 Ottimista Presents the Wines of Mutti
When: Oct 08, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: $40
Phone: 415.674.8400
Email:
 
Where: Ottimista Enoteca-Cafe, 94123
 
Join us for a very special evening with boutique Italian wine importer Antonio Tartaglione as we taste the range of wines from this artisanal producer in the Colli Tortonesi region of Piemonte, paired with traditional food products from this region. This area, although not one of the most famous in Piemonte, is quickly gain...

Wednesday Wine Tasting at Noonan's Bar and Grill
When: Oct 08, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Per Taste
Phone: 415-464-8711
Email:
 
Where: Noonan's Bar and Grill, 94939
 
Wednesday Wine Tasting 10/1 - Andrew Perelli-Minetti 10/8 - Dan the Mystery Guest 10/15 - Olivier with Alpha-Omega Winery 10/22 - Fabrice Habelski with F&H wine brokrage 10/28 - Autumn Cabernet Throw -Down ...

Ladies Night and Live Music @ Corks
When: Oct 08, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: (925) 362-0007
Email:
 
Where: Corks Wine Store & Bar, 94526
 
Corks First Ever Ladies Night Come see Jim Remy perform live at CORKS Corks Wine Store & Bar is Danville’s premier wine Bar. We offer over 45 wines by the glass, over 150 wines by the bottle, 6 different beers, and a few small food plates. With tasting events every Thursday and Saturday night, live music every Wednesday a...

Tamayo Event Tasting @ Corks
When: Oct 09, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $15 (rebated towards bottle purchase)
Phone: (925) 362-0007
Email:
 
Where: Corks Wine Store & Bar, 94526
 
Justin from Tamayo Vineyards in Brentwood will be at Corks to pour and share his intimate knowledge with theses wines. 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2006 Red, Contra Costa 2006 Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands 2005 Syrah, Dry Creek 2003 Cana J. Jadens Port, Contra Costa See Tamayo again on November 8th to enjoy some of...

Winemaker Tasting: Kaesler Vineyards
When: Oct 09, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $10 per person
Phone: 415-885-2922
Email:
 
Where: The Jug Shop Wine Bar, 94109
 
THE JUG SHOP PRESENTS:An Evening with Reid Bosward of Kaesler VineyardsThursday, October 9th, 2008 “Three companies set the style for 80% of Australian wine. It is a danger for the industry to have so few careful styles. Australia needs the variety that there is in France. We need the individuality in smaller wineries. We n...

Cellar360 1 Year Anniversary Celebration!
When: Oct 10, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: complimentary and open to the public
Phone: 415-440-0772
Email:
 
Where: Cellar360, located in historic Ghirardelli Square, 94109
 
We are 1 year old! It’s our anniversary, but YOU get the gifts. Club Members will receive a tremendous 30% discount on wines, as well as access to complimentary wine classes and food demos. There will be events, tastings and giveaways all day long. Open to the public!...

Live Music with Jim Remy @ Corks
When: Oct 10, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: (925) 362-0007
Email:
 
Where: Corks Wine Store & Bar, 94526
 
Come Enjoy the musical talents of Jim Remy as he performs live for us at CORKS Corks Wine Store & Bar is Danville’s premier wine Bar. We offer over 45 wines by the glass, over 150 wines by the bottle, 6 different beers, and a few small food plates. With tasting events every Thursday and Saturday night, live music every We...

Oktoberfest by the Bay
When: Oct 11, 2008 (Sat) to
Oct 12, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $20 Adults, Children 13-17 $5, Under 13 Free
Phone: 888.746.7522
Email:
 
Where: Fort Mason, 94123
 
Oktoberfest traditionally starts in the third weekend in September and ends the first sunday of October. It began with the Royal Wedding on 12 October 1810. Crown Prince Ludwig, later to become King Ludwig I, was married to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on 12 October 1810. The citizens of Munich were invited t...

Event Tasting with Perter Murphy Vineyars @ Corks
When: Oct 11, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $15 (rebated towards first bottle purchase)
Phone: (925) 362-0007
Email:
 
Where: Corks Wine Store & Bar, 94526
 
Kevin Murphy will be at Corks to pour and share his intimate knowledge of his wines. Special bottle prices will be offered on these wines this night only. Wine Club Members can call for Event Reservations To become a Wine Club Member click on the "Join Wine Club" tab on the website. $15 Tasting Fee (rebated towards first bo...

Saturday Hobby Classes at the Professional Culinary Institute
When: Oct 11, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Cost: $75
Phone: 866-318-CHEF
Email:
 
Where: Professional Culinary Institute of Silicon Valley, 95008
 
Join Catherine Fallis MS, CWP aka grape goddess, for CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLINE WINE CATHERINE FALLIS AND PCI were picked as San Francisco Magazine's BEST OF THE BAY winners, for BEST PLACE TO LEARN ABOUT, AND DRINK WINE...

 Dee Vine Wines, 2008 German Wine Auctions Tasting
When: Oct 11, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $75 ($60 for Wine Club members)
Phone: 415-398-3838
Email:
 
Where: Dee Vine Wines, 94111
 
On Saturday October 11th from 1-4pm a few of our customers will have the unprecedented opportunity to taste a selection of the 2008 German Auction wines. This event has been a year in the making. We just returned from Germany and the wines are delicious. We have very limited samples of these rare wines so we are limiting...

Cellar360 presents: Fall Veggies Cooking Demo
When: Oct 11, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: complimentary and open to the public - first come, first served
Phone: 415-440-0772
Email:
 
Where: Cellar360, located in historic Ghirardelli Square, 94109
 
Culinary Specialist Kasey Passen presents: Fall Vegetable Mania! Kasey will explore the different fall root vegetables through a variety of techniques such as sautéing, grilling, and baking. Kasey’s adventurous spices and signature international flair will help you find a new appreciation of these nutritious and delicio...

Live Music with Antonia Venezia @ Corks
When: Oct 11, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: (925) 362-0007
Email:
 
Where: Corks Wine Store & Bar, 94526
 
Come enjoy the musical styling of Antonia Venezia at CORKS Corks Wine Store & Bar is Danville’s premier wine Bar. We offer over 45 wines by the glass, over 150 wines by the bottle, 6 different beers, and a few small food plates. With tasting events every Thursday and Saturday night, live music every Wednesday and Friday n...

 The Wines of Spain Grow Mainly on the Plain
When: Oct 12, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Cost: $50/person
Phone: 415-832-9871
Email:
 
Where: Edwardian Wine Society/Mission District, 94103
 
The Wines of Spain Grow Mainly on the Plain Are you a major fan of Tempranillo but don’t know where Ribera Del Duero is? No problem. Or do you think that a Touriga Nacional is a Spanish revolutionary? It’s a grape used in making port. Reserve a seat at Roberto Hernandez’s upcoming wine tasting class about the wines of Spa...

Slow Food South Bay Coastal Pleasures Progressive Lunch
When: Oct 12, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost: $65.00
Phone: 650-328-0450
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Where: Vino Locale, 94301
 
This is Slow Food South Bay's third progressive autumn meal. This time we're having a lunch on the San Mateo coast. Date + Time: Sunday, October 12th 10:00 am - 5:15 pm Meet at 9:45 a.m. for carpooling at Woodside Park & Ride - Highway 280 at Woodside Road. Depart the Park & Ride promptly at 10:00 a.m. General Itinerary ...

Savvy Cellar Sunday Tasting
When: Oct 12, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: 16
Phone: 650-363-8737
Email:
 
Where: Savvy Cellar Wines, 94063
 
Savvy Cellar Sunday Tasting: Call Me A Cab Cabernet Sauvignon is a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. Its thick skin results in wines that can be high in tannin. It tends to lack mid-palate richness and so is often blended with lower tannin, but "fleshy" tasting grapes, particularly Merlot, Shiraz / Syrah a...

AIWF and The Spanish Table present the Catalan Caper Wine Dinner
When: Oct 13, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $100
Phone: 415-508-6790
Email:
 
Where: Zarzuela, 94109
 
AIWF Norcal has teamed up with the Spanish Table store to host a wine dinner immersion into Spain at one of the top Spanish tables in the Bay Area, Zarzuela, located at 2000 Hyde Street (at Union). Featured will be recipes inspired by "The Spanish Table Cookbook" by Steve Winston. You may know Spanish Table as the definitiv...

Wine & Spirits Magazine presents The 5th Annual Top 100 in San Francisco
When: Oct 14, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 AM
Cost: $135.00
Phone: 212-695-4660 ext. 17
Email:
 
Where: The Mint Building, 94103
 
Wine & Spirits Magazine’s (W&S) Fifth Annual Top 100 Event will take place Tuesday, October 14th at San Francisco’s Mint Building. This event honors the top 100 wineries from all over the world that consistently receive the magazine critics’ highest ratings. Bay Area chefs and local, artisan purveyors will serve food to com...

Hanzell Pinot Noir Vertical Tasting
When: Oct 14, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $55.00
Phone:
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Where: Jim Gallagher's Wine Semnars, 94122
 
A simultaneous comparative vertical tasting of Hanzell Pinot Noir vintages: 1966, 70, 71, 74, 78, 79, 80 & 81. Wines will be presented using a "double-blind" procedure. A discussion will follow the preferential ranking. Reservations required and a glass for each wine is necessary or add $1.50 for glass set up....

Wine Bar and Shop hosting Eden Canyon Winery from Paso Robles
When: Oct 14, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $10
Phone: 415-391-0758
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Where: WINE Bar & Shop, 94111
 
Wine Bar and Shop is proud to host Eden Canyon Winery from Paso Robles in Central California. Eden Canyon will be pouring several wines from their portfolio and talking about the recent harvest and upcoming releases. As always, we will extend a 10% discount on the purchase of any Eden Canyon wines, for this day only. ...

An Evening with Allen Meadows
When: Oct 14, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: 225
Phone:
Email:
 
Where: Spruce Restaurant, 94118
 
An Evening with Allen Meadows Vinfolio cordially invites you to join world-renowned Burgundy critic Allen Meadows for an evening of food and wine tasting at critically acclaimed Spruce Restaurant in San Francisco the evening of October 14, 2008. The event will feature exquisite Burgundy expertly paired with sumptuous deligh...

Trade Tasting & Pairing for U.S. Professional wine Buyers Competiion
When: Oct 14, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: Free to Trade
Phone: 707-568-3900
Email:
 
Where: Fountaingrove Inn, 95403
 
NEW! FOR TRADE ONLY -- Taste over 100 International and U.S. wines that are looking for U.S. Distributors and Importers, paired with delicious food from the award-winning Equus Restaurant. This tasting is open to all professional wine buyers, distributors, and importers. You must pre-register by emailing info@prowinebuye...

Bruce Cass Wine Lab: Essentials of Great Wines Course
When: Oct 15, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $595 for 8 evening sessions - Wednesdays
Phone: (415) 839-5313
Email:
 
Where: Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, 94123
 
The Essentials of Great Wine Our 8-session ‘Great Wines’ program is designed to help wine enthusiasts broaden their wine knowledge with expert instruction and tastings. The course includes an in-depth look at all the major grape varietals and winemaking regions around the globe... plus the culture, history, and personalitie...

Wendesday Wine Tasting at Noonan's Bar and Grill
When: Oct 15, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Per Taste
Phone: 415-464-8711
Email:
 
Where: Noonan's Bar and Grill, 94939
 
Wednesday Wine Tasting 10/1 - Andrew Perelli-Minetti 10/8 - Dan the Mystery Guest 10/15 - Olivier with Alpha-Omega Winery 10/22 - Fabrice Habelski with F&H wine brokrage 10/28 - Autumn Cabernet Throw -Down ...

Alsatian Wines at William Cross
When: Oct 15, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $15
Phone: 415 346 1314
Email:
 
Where: William Cross Wine Merchants, 94109
 
If you have not experience Alsatian Wines, then you are in for a treat, and if you have, then you know what I'm talking about. Great Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer will be featured....

Savvy Cellar Rowdy Reds Tasting
When: Oct 15, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: 15% off
Phone: 650-363-8737
Email:
 
Where: Savvy Cellar Wines, 94063
 
Rowdy Reds Dust off those mid-week blues with 15% off all red wine flights. Every Wednesday 2- 9 pm at Savvy Cellar. Savvy Cellar Wine Bar and Wine Shop 2048 Broadway Street Redwood City, CA 94063 650-363-8737 www.savvycellar.com ...

Wine Tasting Technique Deconstructed Intermediate with Peter Granoff, MS!!!
When: Oct 16, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $65
Phone: 415-288-0470
Email:
 
Where: Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant, 94111
 
Your wish is our command – this is the class most requested by attendees of “Wine Tasting Technique Deconstructed”! Our “Wine Tasting Technique Deconstructed” class, offered several times yearly, covers the all-important fundamentals; in this session we will take your tasting skills to the next level. You will leave this cl...

Dinner with the Brewmaster: Arne Johnson of Marin Brewing Company
When: Oct 16, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Cost: To Be determined, visit website for more information
Phone: 415-464-8711
Email:
 
Where: Noonan's Bar and Grill, 94939
 
Join Arne Johnson of Marin Brewing Company for the 2nd Annual Dinner with the Brewmaster for an evening of pairing amazing beer with amazing food. Taste a range of styles, from wheat ales to pales ales to bourbon barrel aged dark ales. Noonan's Executive Chef collaborates with Arne to create a perfectly complementing mult...

Champagne Intensive at the Culinary Institute of America Greystone Campus
When: Oct 16, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Cost: $495
Phone: 800-888-7850
Email:
 
Where: Culinary Institute of America Greystone Campus, 94574
 
Join Catherine Fallis MS, CWP aka grape goddess, for CHAMPAGNE INTENSIVE Visit www.planetgrape.com for more details. ...

Women's Council of Realtors Wine Tasting Benefit
When: Oct 16, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: Advanced tickets $40, or $50 at the door
Phone: 650-593-2335
Email:
 
Where: Domenico Wines, 94070
 
10th annual benefit features hors d'oeuvres, wine tasting, raffle, music and dancing. Complimentary parking. Business/cocktail attire. This event in-part benefits CORA - Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse. RSVP & tickets call (650) 513-5545 or email asimonsfirstam.com. $360 for a group of 10. Cash, check, or cred...

Wine Guerrilla Zinfandel tasting
When: Oct 16, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Cost: FREE
Phone: 925-377-7662
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Where: Ristorante Amoroma, 94556
 
Come and meet Wine Guerrilla and taste some great Sonoma County Zinfandels including the Coffaro Vineyards 'old vine' with 100+ year old vines....

Savvy Cellar Champagne Tasting
When: Oct 16, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Cost: 22
Phone: 650-363-8737
Email:
 
Where: Savvy Cellar Wines, 94063
 
Tiny Bubbles Start your weekend on Thursday night with a flight of 4 sparkling wines / champagnes. Every Thursday 5-11pm at Savvy Cellar. Just $22. Savvy Cellar Wine Bar and Wine Shop 2048 Broadway Street Redwood City, CA 94063 650-363-8737 www.savvycellar.com ...

Biondivino Wine Tasting: Winemaker Giulio Parentini Moris Farms - Maremma - Thursday 16th 6-8pm
When: Oct 16, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $15 tasting fee
Phone: 415.673.2320
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Where: Biondivino Wine Boutique, 94109
 
this week... biondivino wine boutique1415 green street (polk/van ness) 415.673.2320 Winemaker Tastings & More This Thursday16th October 6-8pmJoin us at Biondivino to meet Winemaker and Gentleman...Julio Parentini______________________________________MORIS FARMS____________________ I know, it doesn't sound Italian... but...

Pleasant Hill Wine Merchants 2nd Anniversary
When: Oct 17, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $5 tasting fee ($2 wine club members)
Phone: 925-939-9463
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Where: Pleasant Hill Wine Merchants, 94523
 
We’ll have food from Kinders BBQ and some very special wine from our personal cellar. Special Feature: Dechen Designs Handwoven Himalayan Cashmere Shawls & Accessories. Presenting Dechen's luxurious Winter 2008 Collection and fabulous holiday gift ideas for every budget and size. All PHWM Wine Club members save 10%. Learn m...

An Evening with Hatcher Winery
When: Oct 17, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $20.00
Phone: 650-559-8466
Email:
 
Where: Vino100 Los Altos, 94022
 
Sewell Hatcher is Back! Join Vino100 Los Altos and Sewell Hatcher as we pour the following wines from Hatcher Winery: 2007 Viognier Calaveras County, CA 2006 Estate Zinfandel Calaveras County, CA 2005 Tempranillo Calaveras County, CA 2005 Cabernet Franc Calaveras County, CA 2006 Meritage Sierra Foothills, CA 2006 Mourvedre...

 Palio's Piemonte Cooking Class in October!!
When: Oct 18, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $65.00 per person
Phone: 415-395-9800
Email:
 
Where: Palio d' Asti, 94111
 
Palio d' Asti in the financial district continues it's series of Cooking Classes in October!! The region this month is Piemonte. This is not a demonstration class! Class is from 12pm- 3pm with chefs eating the 'fruits' of their labor while enjoying wine pairings. All classes are taught by Chef/Owner Dan Scherotter and P...