Wine Country Events

Catt John Stars In Broadway Melodies

After two fantastic years in New York, Catt returns to Sonoma County for a follow up to her hugely successful show "Broadway Bound." It will be a night of great music and many friends. For more information or to purchase tickets got to http://cattjohn.eventbrite.com/...more

Sonoma Valley Winter Artisan Cheese Tasting

Please call Sheana Davis 707-935-7960 to RSVP or purchase tickets....more

Ramekins - Simple Desserts w/Cindy Race

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you need some quick ideas for something sweet.Popular instructor Cindy Race will share some simple yet tasty recipes which are perfect for a quick fix...more

Ramekins - Harvest Fair Winners

Come to Ramekins to learn and taste award-winning recipes.After sweeping the Harvest Fair with awards, Lisa Lavagetto will share recipes for her gold-medal-winning dishes, including the “Best in Show” bread pudding with truffle oil and mushrooms...more

Kids Class: Take-Home Valentine’s Day Treats

Join Annie Simmons, chef-instructor for the second in a series of baking classes for kids.Valentine’s Day is a great time for kids to make treats for you or for their friends...more

Ramekins - Feature Class: Couples in the Kitchen

Come to Ramekins for a very special evening with two Sonoma chefs collaborating on a menu featuring the best of the season’s ingredients.Chef Addie Gaumer of The Boonfly Café at the Carneros Inn returns to share a menu of seasonal delights with her husband, Chef Norman Owens, most recently of Café La Haye...more

Ramekins - Braises and Stews w/ Jill Silverman Hough

Nothing warms up your kitchen like a steaming hot bowl of stew, or a dish that has been slowly braising for hours.You can start stews and braises in a slow-cooker on a weekday morning or spend a relaxing day at home enjoying the aromas coming from the kitchen...more

Queue In The Kitchen - Salumi & Wine Pairing Class

Join Master Sommelier Geoff Kruth from The Farmhouse Inn and Owner/Chef Duskie Estes from ZaZu & Bovolo for a food and wine pairing seminar.We will be tasting three different homemade salumi's from ZaZu paired with three Quivira wines...more

Heart’s Delight: French Food Done Light

Spa cuisine has earned a reputation for tasting delicious while being healthy and low in calories.The French have mastered this cuisine, without compromising on flavor...more

Mexican Food Made Simply

Popular chef-instructor Agustín Gaytán returns to Ramekins to demonstrate some favorite foods from Mexico.While imparting information about chiles and spices, Agustín will also share cooking techniques to create this flavorful cuisine.

• Classic Guacamole and Pico De Gallo (Salsa Fresca)
• Frijoles Charros – Mexican Cowboy Beans with Smoked Bacon, Grilled Tomatoes and Jalapeños
• Arroz Mexicana – Steamed Rice with Caramelized Onions and Tomatoes
• Chile Colorado – Pork Shoulder in a Sauce of Toasted Guajillo and Pasilla Chilies, Grilled Tomatillos, Garlic and Cumin
• Bien Me Sabes – Cake with Cinnamon Sherry Syrup and Cream Custard Sauce

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Wild Mushroom Foray and Cooking Class

Come forage with chef Elissa Rubin-Mahon, past president and founding culinary chairperson of the Sonoma County Mycological Association, who will teach us about collecting, storing and using local wild culinary mushrooms.We'll meet at a scenic private property in Alexander Valley near Healdsburg where we will venture into the surrounding woodlands to foray under the watchful eye of Elissa...more

John & Julia w/ chef John Ash

The wonderful and engaging chef, restaurateur and author John Ash returns to Relish for this festive class about the charming and talented Julia Child.John was lucky enough to have been able to work occasionally with Julia doing special events around the country...more

Baking with Alternative Flours w/The Gluten Free Lab

We are thrilled to be collaborating with Aly Anderson and Heather Prandini, founders of The Gluten Free Lab, on new gluten free classes.Aly and Heather created the Gluten Free Lab from their ongoing efforts to cook and eat gourmet food that just happens to be gluten-free...more

Sunday Dim Sum (hands-on) w/chef Mei Ibach

One of the things I miss about living in San Francisco is Sunday morning Dim Sum in Chinatown (often, I admit, to ward off a hangover.) With this class, we're bringing Chinatown to Healdsburg.Chef Mei Ibach will lead guests as they create delicious traditional Dim Sum brunch...more

Farm-to-Table Wine Dinner - Winter: Wine Blending

For the Winter Farm To Table dinner, we move indoors for an exclusive wine blending session with winemaker Steven Canter.Guests will play winemaker, using classic tools and techniques to taste and combine three different Rhone varietals—Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre—into a balanced, sumptuous Rhone blend...more

Sustainable Steelhead Trout w/chef Dustin Vallette

We are thrilled to offer our annual seafood class in conjunction with the Healdsburg Wild Steelhead Festival.This year, chef Dustin Vallette, chef de cuisine at Charlie Palmer's Dry Creek Kitchen, will demonstrate how to select, handle, store and, of course, cook precious Steelhead Trout...more

Tailgating Party (hands-on) w/ chef Christopher Greenwald

Calling all sports fans! Just in time for your Super Bowl party, chef Christopher Greenwald shares some of his favorite football-watching foods, great for entertaining at home OR taking on the road for tailgating.The beauty of these dishes is that you make them ahead so your time is free to enjoy the game (and the party!) You'll learn how to prepare the dishes ahead and finish at the game or before serving at home...more

Dine & Discover: Everyday Gourmet w/chef Victoria Blumenstein

For the month of February, chef Victoria Blumenstein will host the Dine & Discover series, demonstrating how to “primal” a pork leg, breaking it down into three different cuts and then cooking each cut with a different technique.Chef Victoria will also make a fresh seasonal salad and a unique panna cotta dessert.

For the month of February, chef Victoria Blumenstein will be our Dine & Discover chef, demonstrating a wide variety of important culinary techniques to transform everyday dishes into gourmet creations...more

Holiday Open House - Windsor Oaks Vineyards

Windsor Oaks Vineyards, usually open by appointment only, welcomes you to their annual holiday event, featuring wine tasting, finger foods, tours, and shopping vendors....more

A Wine and Food Affair - "Tasting Along the Wine Road"

A Wine & Food Affair is the premier event for Wine Road Northern Sonoma County! Enjoy a weekend of wine and food pairing in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys.

Tickets On Sale Online Beginning Sept...more

5th Annual All American Zin Day

Celebrate Independence Day with a progressive party in Dry Creek Valley! Wineries participating will be Amista, Mazzocco, Rued, Wilson and Family Wineries Dry Creek.$20 charge includes food, great wines, and a glass...more

Timber Crest Farms Neighborhood Celebration

Over ten different amazing small family-owned wine producers, all in one beautiful location! Home to four wineries, one collaborative tasting room of 6 individual wineries, an olive oil producer and more!

Wineries include: Amphora, Kokomo, Papapietro Perry, Peterson Wineries. Family Wineries Tasting Room (including Collier Falls, Dashe Cellars, Forth, Lago di Merlo, Mietz Cellars and Philip Staley Vineyards).The Dry Creek Olive Co.offers tastings of olive oil and crushes olives during the fall season...more

California's Artisan Cheese Festival

This four day cheese extravaganza returns to the Sheraton Sonoma County - Petaluma March 26-29.Celebrating the artisan cheesemaking community, this nonprofit festival offers cheese lovers a chance to mingle with top artisan cheese experts, authors, chefs, and winemakers in a selection of seminars, pairings, tastings, and demonstrations....more

Vine and Barrel Zinfandel Tasting

Vine and Barrel invites you to a special Zinfandel Tasting....more

The Art of Dessert

A gala evening in honor of the 2010 Arts Benefactor of the Year, Marcia & Gary Nelson and the Nelson Family of Companies.Featuring a divine gourmet meal, exquisite desserts, fine wines, a martini bar, and many rare and outstanding auction prizes...more

Pasta Dinner at Sbragia Family Vineyards

Enjoy an evening of fine wine, delicious food, and great views at Sbragia Family Vineyards.Three different types of pasta, salad, garlic bread, and more...more

Dinner with the Wine Maker Series - Paul Mathew Vineyards

Join us and Thomas George Estates at The Village Inn in Monte Rio for a wonderful evening of food, wine and fun! Seats are $48 per person.