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North Coast

From rolling hills to towering redwoods, the scenery along the North Coast is as memorable as the wine. With one of the coolest climates in our state, this region is home to more than half of our wineries, including many of our most celebrated. And the North Coast's renowned food artisans craft everything from olive oil to goat cheese, ensuring that your plate is as full as your glass.
North Coast wineries

316 wineries

Events in North Coast

Crab Feast Mendocino 2020

January 24—February 2, 2020

Fort Bragg

Join the festivities with a ten-day extravaganza of events dedicated to our favorite crustacean, Mr. Crabby! Shrug off those winter blues and indulge in fine seafood, wine, beer, and more.

Cost: Varies

Address & Location:
N/A, Fort Bragg, CA

Website: visitmendocino.com

Details: Join the festivities with a ten-day extravaganza of events dedicated to our favorite crustacean, Mr. Crabby!  Shrug off those winter blues and indulge in fine seafood, wine, beer, and more. Enjoy family-style crab and and cioppino feeds, gourmet crab-themed dinners, crab and wine pairings, whale watching and crab fishing adventures.  There is a Wine Competition showcasing our sparkling liquid assets and the ever popular Crab Cake Cook-Off that highlights the talents of our county’s chefs.  Unplug with us in beautiful Mendocino County and stay a night or two, or even more, in some of the most unique lodging properties in Northern California!

Wine & Oysters at Black Stallion

Saturday, February 15

Black Stallion, Napa

There is not a better way to celebrate Presidents’ Day Weekend than at Black Stallion Estate Winery! Bring yourself or bring your friends and family. Enjoy casual seating while indulging in oysters (barbequed or raw on the half shell) with your favorite glass of Black Stallion wine. No reservations needed for this popular event.

Cost: N/A

Address & Location:
Black Stallion, 4089 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA

Website: www.blackstallionwinery.com

Details: There is not a better way to celebrate Presidents’ Day Weekend than at Black Stallion Estate Winery! Bring yourself or bring your friends and family. Enjoy casual seating while indulging in oysters (barbequed or raw on the half shell) with your favorite glass of Black Stallion wine. No reservations needed for this popular event.  

Garagiste Wine Festival

Saturday, February 15

Veterans Hall, Sonoma

Welcome to Garagiste, a place for the underground, the different, and the cutting edge of small production winemaking with no rules.

Cost: $65 - $130

Address & Location:
Veterans Hall, 126 1st Street W., Sonoma, CA

Website: californiagaragistes.com

Details: Welcome to Garagiste, a place for the underground, the different, and the cutting edge of small production winemaking with no rules.

Winter White Wine Festival

February 22—23, 2020

Mendocino County Fairgrounds , Boonville

Experience a 40-year tradition of celebrating white wine, including Alsace-style wines, at the Anderson Valley Winter White Wine Festival.

Cost: $50-$135

Address & Location:
Mendocino County Fairgrounds , 14400 Highway 128, Boonville, CA

Website: www.avwines.com

Details: Experience a 40-year tradition of celebrating white wine, including Alsace-style wines, at the Anderson Valley Winter White Wine Festival.

Barrel Tasting

March 6—15, 2020

Participating wineries throughout Sonoma, Sonoma

March 6-8 & 13-15, 2020, members of the Wine Road would like to welcome you to our wineries and lodgings for an exciting weekend of wine tasting.

Cost: $60-$70

Address & Location:
Participating wineries throughout Sonoma, N/A, Sonoma, CA

Website: www.wineroad.com

Details: Members of the Wine Road would like to welcome you to our wineries and lodgings for an exciting weekend of wine tasting. This is your chance to sample wines from the barrel, talk to winemakers and explore the beautiful Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys.

Special Wine Tasting with Winemaker Dan Goldfield

Saturday, March 7

Dutton-Goldfield Tasting Room, Sebastopol

Join us for the rare opportunity to tasting wine with our winemaker, Dan Goldfield.

Cost: $40

Address & Location:
Dutton-Goldfield Tasting Room, 3100 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, CA

Phone: (707) 823-3887

Website: shop.duttongoldfield.com

Details: Join us on March 7th for a special Wine Tasting with Dan Goldfield! Topic: What goes into a single-vineyard wine? There are many components that go into a single-vineyard wine as well as many decisions that impact the final bottling. In this sit-down tasting in our cellar, take a geeky dive with Dan Goldfield as we explore how different barrels and clones affect a finished wine. Next, we will taste through a line-up of single-vineyard pinots from 2014 and see how they’ve evolved. Special pricing will be available on these library wines so you can take them home today! Seminar and tasting are half-priced for DG Wine Club Members, otherwise $40 per person. Secure your tickets today, 6 max per reservation, limited to 40 attendees. Public Ticket $40, Wine Club Member Tickets $20

Mendocino Whale Festival

Saturday, March 7

Ford House Museum, Mendocino

Enjoy wine, chowder and craft beer tasting while exploring the beautiful village of Mendocino where there are plenty of whales to view from the surrounding Mendocino Headlands State Park. Taste some of Mendocino County's finest varietals in shops and galleries throughout Mendocino village.

Cost: $35-$40

Address & Location:
Ford House Museum, 45035 Main St, Mendocino, CA

Website: mendocinocoast.com

Details:

Signature Sonoma Valley

May 14—17, 2020

Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance, Sonoma

Signature Sonoma Valley is a uniquely exclusive immersion into the incomparable wines, acclaimed vineyards and legendary wine community of Sonoma Valley.

Cost: $65 - $350

Address & Location:
Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance, 783 Broadway, Sonoma, CA

Phone: (707) 935-0803

Email: info@sonomavalleywine.com

Website: sonomavalleywine.com

Details: Experience this highly-curated wine weekend with unprecedented access to over 80 sommelier-selected wines and the 100+ celebrated vintners and winegrowers who craft them. Events include: Thursday, May 14 – LARGE FORMAT BOTTLE PARTY | 6PM Friday, May 15 – RETROSPECTIVE: Vertical Tasting | 10 AM WINE + DESIGN Lunches | 12:00PM ICON: A Grand Terroir Tasting | 7PM Saturday, May 16 – IMMERSION: Vineyard Exploration + Tasting | 9:30AM WINE + DESIGN Lunches | 12:00PM LEGENDS: Collector’s Dinner 6:30PM Sunday, May 17 – BUBBLES + BRUNCH 10:00AM Signature Sonoma Valley tickets are available to purchase individually, or via the weekend package.