Picture Malibu, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego, and this is exactly what you see: blue skies, surf, sunshine—maybe even a movie star or two. The stars of southern California wine share the blue skies and sunshine of our famous beaches, but the lifestyle is more serene, with quiet vineyards tucked into rolling valleys and foothills. Picture this: one San Diego vineyard grows their Cabernet Sauvignon at 1,300 meters (4,400 feet) above sea level, the highest vineyard elevation in California.
Details: Coursed meal with Six Sigma Ranch wine pairings and featuring Six Sigma Ranch raised meats. RSVPs required. 
Details: Winery Tour ♦ Complimentary Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30am | September 2nd to October 1st Reserve any 11am tasting experience on Fridays and Saturdays during harvest season and join a complimentary "Crushpad Tour" at 10:30am! We'll take you behind the scenes during active harvest activity to follow the journey of a grape from vine to tank. 
Details: South Coast Winery’s Grape Stomp is a wonderful wine experience for two-person teams – one person stomps in the grape barrel and the other collects the ripe grape juice in a bottle. Tickets start at $170 and include grape stomp for two, two South Coast Winery tasting tickets and a case of wine per two participants. Must be 21 or over. For tickets https://store.wineresort.com/grapestomp2022 Fridays, Sept. 9 and 16 at 3 and 5 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 11 a.m., 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 4 and 18 at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. 
Details: Escondido’s oldest and most famous event, the Grape Day Festival, returns Saturday, September 10th, 2022, 10am-4pm at Grape Day Park. The Festival will celebrate the early days of Escondido, when agriculture was King and festival goers traveled from across the state to see why Escondido was hailed as having the sweetest grapes and became an agricultural hub. From 1908 to 1950, it drew thousands of visitors and rivaled Pasadena’s Festival of Roses in attendance. This year, with a renewed sense of community, the Escondido History Center is bringing the Grape Day Festival to life, with a focus on celebrating the traditions of Escondido’s glorious past. The 2022 family-friendly and free to attend festival will feature grape stomping, pre 50's era live music, old time children’s games, Antique farm machinery and artisans, a local wine and beer tasting garden, food court,arts and crafts vendors and more! 
Details: Join Sonoma County’s generous winemakers and chefs at the SCWA events weekend and bid on the region’s top wines and once-in-a-lifetime experiences — all while making a powerful impact on the lives of those in our county who are in the most need. $2,500 PER PERSON AUCTION WEEKEND PACKAGE INCLUDES: Thursday’s Vintner Dinners - intimate dining experiences hosted by renowned chefs and winemakers. Friday’s Best. Party. Ever. - Join Sonoma County’s top vintners at Buena Vista Winery as the 2022 Sonoma County Wine Auction events kick off with a fabulous evening of exceptional wine, food and celebration set to a Roaring ‘20s theme. Saturday’s Sonoma County Wine Auction - Raise your paddle and make a difference at the main event! Bid on exclusive auction lots from rare wines to all-inclusive wine and culinary experiences around the world. Auction proceeds are distributed to Sonoma County nonprofit organizations by Sonoma County Vintners Foundation. 
Details: The exclusive, boutique-style invitational presents an unrivaled culinary experience celebrating the diverse epicurean offerings of SoCal with exquisite wines, decadent cocktails, and sumptuous bites from the region’s top chefs. The Pacific Wine & Food Classic will highlight many favorites including Cuban and Spanish classic Nuevo Latino cuisine from Habana, fresh-caught seafood from Hook & Anchor, locally sourced and seasonally inspired fare from Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens, authentic Central Mexican street-inspired cuisine from Descanso, award-winning giant paella from Villa Roma and Cambalache, inventive American cuisine from Lido Bottle Works, delicious desserts from Sweet Surrender Specialty Desserts and Pastries, and more. 
