May 19, 2012 (Sat): Spice of Wine   Eno Wines, Lusu Cellars and Oaktown Spice Shop introduce an evening of wine and spice. Taste handcrafted wines from premium vineyards, paired with Oaktown Spice Shop spice blends from all over the globe. Meet the winemakers and spice blenders, savou[...]

May 21, 2012 (Mon): VIVA VOCE CAFÉ PRESENTS…Robert Hall Wine Maker’s DinnerMonday, May 21st @ 6:30 PM5761 Thornhill Dr. Oakland, 94611$55/personANTIPASTI -ViognierScampi alla CristinaPrawns sautéed in basil, lemon, garlic, white wine and chili flakesINSALATA o ZUPPA -Sauvignon [...]

May 25, 2012 (Fri): This Memorial Day Weekend, party with Rosie the Riveter and the multi-platinum swing kings Big Bad Voodoo Daddy! Event to celebrate the opening of the Rosie the Riveter Visitor Center, the final piece of the historical development at Ford Point, Richmond. Join us for a VIP to[...]

May 25, 2012 (Fri): "Battle for the Purple Boot Award"  Blind Wine Tasting Shoot Out Livermore Valley vs. Santa Cruz Mountain Wineries ClubSport and SignatureWines.com are pleased to co-host this premium tasting event pitting 16 wines from two different appellations.  Both will be represe[...]

May 25, 2012 (Fri): ROMANTIC BAY CRUISEWHO:  Bay Area Singles*WHAT: Bay Cruise with 2 Free drinks, Hot Buffet and DJ DancingWHERE:Mariner Square in Alameda2455 Mariner Square DriveAlameda, CA 94501-1005WHEN: May 25, 2012 7:30pm - 11:30pmReservations Required=====================To make reservat[...]

May 27, 2012 (Sun): In this hands-on class lead by Sacha Laurin from Davis, you will make your very own own Camembert using whole non-homogenized milk, and learn how to ripen and age it at home. Sip wine and see how we pair up all our Viszlay Vineyards wines with 12 other cheeses. The tastes, text[...]

June 2, 2012 (Sat):                      TASTE ~ TOUCH ~ SMELL ~ LISTEN ~ SEE                     &n;[...]

June 3, 2012 (Sun): Discover the current releases from Carica Wines on Sunday afternoon, June 3rd, with featured winemaker Charlie Dollbaum. He will be pouring complimentary tastes of his signature Syrah, Petite Sirah, Sauvignon Blanc, and 2011 Ros. Enjoy the spectacular view of San Francisco [...]

June 4, 2012 (Mon): Wines of Portugal cordially invites you to a tasting across the range of Portugal's wines, from the dry reds of Bairrada to the delicious whites of the Minho, and from the newly-renamed Tejo and Lisbon regions to the progressive offerings from Alentjo and Duoro. More tha[...]

June 9, 2012 (Sat): The Tempranillo Advocates, Producers and Amigos Society (TAPAS) is hosting their fifth annual Grand Wine Tasting of domestically-produced Tempranillos, Albarios, Garnachas, Verdelhos, and many more, from the wine regions of the western United States.  Grapes nati[...]

June 9, 2012 (Sat): We invite you to join us on June 9th for our 2012 Dashe Cellars Summer Open House BBQ at our winery in downtown Oakland. From our Paella Fiestas to our Wine Lovers’ Luaus, our open houses have become near legendary, and this event promises to continue this tradition. It is [...]

June 16, 2012 (Sat): To Spain: With Love, a hands-on cuilinary food & wine pairing experience! Work side by side with Executive Chefs & Sommeliers to cook, create & eat a 5 course Spanish meal!  Go ahead, dive in, and join us for a hands-on Spanish food & wine pairing experience.  Your[...]

June 16, 2012 (Sat): Pinot Days Grand Festival will showcase pinot noirs amazing versatility and diversity of style, featuring over 170 phenomenal producers of pinot noir. You can taste up to 500 distinct and contrasting pinots from every important domestic pinot noir region, from the Russian Riv[...]

June 17, 2012 (Sun): On Father's Day, June 17, Ajanta will be serving their regular a la carte menu plus a $26.00 “Best of the Best Chef’s Tasting Menu” consisting of tastings of three appetizers and four main courses including chicken, lamb, seafood and eggplant, accompanied by [...]

June 23, 2012 (Sat): DONKEY & GOAT SUMMER SOLSTICE FTE! Join us to celebrate summer's official arrival and with it our new summer wines: 2011 Improbable Chardonnay, 2011 Grenache Blanc and 2011 Grenache Noir. There is no charge for admission to taste the new wines (we norm[...]

July 14, 2012 (Sat): Led by the energetic power couple Jeff Cohn , visionary winemaker and wife Alexandra Cohn,  JC Cellars has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1996. Housed in downtown Oakland in a 15,000 square foot warehouse, JC Cellars provides urbanites with a first-hand glimp[...]

July 21, 2012 (Sat): Come out and enjoy a day of Beer Tasting, Delicious Food and Free Music July 21st 12 pm - 6 pm at the Pleasant Hill ParkUnlimited Beer Tasting Wristband ONLY $30!PRICE INCREASES TO $40 DAY OF EVENT SO PRE-PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS!FREE MUSIC . [...]

March 2012: Please join us for a wine tasting in Berkeley.Urbano cellars has been producing award winning wines in the east bay for over six years. Please come and join us at our 4th St. winery in Berkeley. [...]

April 2012: Our limited production wines are often only available in our tasting room.  Visit us Friday - Sunday 2:00 - 6:00pm to stock up for the weekend, grab a unique bottle for the weekend dinner table or to taste our new releases.About usDonkey & Goat is a family owned and operated winery [...]