San Francisco Wine Tastings & Events
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February 4
Slow Food San Francisco presents the 8th annual Golden Glass on February 4, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Fort Mason Center's Herbst Pavilion. The Golden Glass brings together wine and food artisans from around the world in celebration of Slow Food's work to advocate for sustainability, biodiversity and preservation of food traditions. This 8th edition of the event will also mark the publication of the English edition of "Slow Wine", Slow Food Italy's new, comprehensive and meticulously researched guide to Italian wines that tells the stories of producers and their vineyards, not just the wine. Over 40 of these "Slow Wine" producers will be present at Golden Glass for wine tasting. In addition, many California and other US producers will also pour their selections. A professional blind tasting of wines is taking place, as well, with results posted at the end of the event. This year's Golden Glass will again feature the popular Slow Food Plaza paying homage to the open food markets of Europe where tasting the best and freshest foods, directly from the hands of the purveyor is the rule instead of an exception. Many popular fine restaurants and producers will present a variety of tastes and bites. For the youngest guests, Sanchez and Miraloma Elementary schools will provide a children's area with fun and educational activities. Both of these schools offer garden programs supported by Slow Food San Francisco, and will benefit from The Golden Glass. Tickets for the Wine & Food Plaza are $80; food-only tickets are $30. For more information, visit http://thegoldenglass.com.
February 10-19
The Bay Area beer industry and its many fans will come together to celebrate each other for nine days and nights beginning February 10. Called SF Beer Week (but reaching well beyond the city borders --- and beyond the week), the festival will toast everyone on the area's impressive beer-making scene, from big-ticket local breweries such as Anchor Steam, Sierra Nevada and Speakeasy to "nanobrewers" crafting small-batch, innovative brews. All the area's favorite beer-centric establishments will be represented (such as Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery, Monk's Kettle, La Trappe, Toronado, ThirstyBear Brewing Company & Spanish Cuisine and many more), with a fairly overwhelming number of events, tastings, brewmaker dinners and new releases. Thanks to the San Francisco Brewer's Guild (http://sfbrewersguild.org/) for organizing and sponsoring. Look for the kickoff party on February 10, with tickets and the full event schedule available at http://sfbeerweek.org.
February 17
If you’re in the neighborhood to taste a lot of preeminent Petite Sirahs, with 36 fine food restaurants, specialty food producers and caterers, please join in the fun at the Sixth Annual Dark & Delicious in 2012. The event will take place on Friday, February 17, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at Rock Wall Wine Company in Alameda (2301 Monarch St., Alameda, CA 94501). Tickets are $63 per person; parking is free.
February 25
On Saturday, February 25, 2012 Pinot Noir lovers will gather for the remarkable 10th Pinot Noir Summit hosted by Affairs of the Vine at the Hilton San Francisco Financial District. The Pinot Noir Summit attracts wine-loving consumers, media and trade. Attendees pit their palates against an expert judging panel, attend a workshop, a Sparkling Wine Reception and the Grand Awards Tasting & Ceremony. For more information, visit www.pinotnoirsummit.com. Hilton San Francisco Financial District, 750 Kearny St., San Francisco, CA 94108, 415-433-6600.
February 28
The 18th annual Ultimate Winemakers Dinner will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. This is a rare opportunity to taste the fabulous wines of up to 25 Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers, and then be escorted to an intimate dinner. You will enjoy the outstanding ambiance, cuisine and service of the Shadowbrook Restaurant, which is closed to the general public and open exclusively for the guests of the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers. You will arrive one half hour before your seating time to enjoy wine tasting and a silent auction in the restaurant's stunning Rock Room Lounge. In the dining room you will be joined by a local vintner who will share his/her wines over dinner. The chef of Shadowbrook Restaurant will design a special five course menu to accompany the wines selected for the evening. This dinner always sells out far in advance. Tickets are $105 per person (for gourmet meal, wine, tax and gratuity). Reservations are required. Sorry, the fee is not refundable after February 20, 2012. For questions and reservations regarding the Ultimate Winemakers Dinner please call 831-685-VINE or visit www.scmwa.com.
March 31-April 1
Pinot Noir lovers will savor the flavors and explore the magic of the Santa Cruz Mountains at the eighth Pinot Paradise festival March 31-April 1 2012. Sunday, March 31, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. the Grand Cruz Tasting at Villa Ragusa in Old Town Campbell, California will showcase over 70 Pinot Noirs paired with gourmet hors d'oeuvres from some of the region's best restaurants. Tickets are $55 in advance, $65 at the door. Saturday, April 1, Pathway to Pinot Paradise offers a self-guided tour of the region's Pinot-producing wineries. Barrel tasting, library wines, and special offerings by participating wineries will be available. Visitors can enjoy exploring the incredible mountain terrain and coastal roads as they discover the delightful world of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Tickets are $25. Technical Sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. the first at Villa Ragusa with presentations by wine experts on "The Flavor Journey-Faults and Triumphs"...Flavors in the Vineyard and Wine. Tickets are $55, reservations required. Special Pinot Paradise V.I.P. Packages will offer a guided "tour" in a small group format at Villa Ragusa during a private pre-event tasting at 1 p.m. followed by the Grand Cruz Tasting. Participants will learn in detail about Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir as they taste and discuss with winemakers and/or representatives from the wineries. Cost is $75 and includes the Grand Cruz tasting. Tickets and more information are available from the SCMWA at 831-685-8463, www.scmwa.com.
April 21
Great Chefs & Wineries is a black-tie event taking place on April 21, 6 p.m., at the Firemen's Fund Insurance Company in Novato. Hosted by Chairman Huey Lewis and Master of ceremonies Bud E. Luv, the evening features expertly prepared gourmet food and fine wine pourings from over 50 of the Bay Area’s best restaurants and wineries, martinis, beer, live music, dancing, live and silent auctions, an energetic Lifehouse client performance and much more! Great Chefs & Wineries benefits Lifehouse – helping to raise critical funds to support the high-quality services provided to over 180 individuals with developmental disabilities in Marin, Sonoma and San Francisco Counties. Cost is $250 per person, $300 Sponsor Ticket, $5,000 Gold Table (seats 10), $3,000 Silver Table (seats 10). No ticket sales at the door. For more information, visit www.greatchefsandwineries.org
Ongoing
Il Cane Rosso in the Ferry Building offers hearty, three-course suppers every night from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. for $30 per person ($12.50 per child age 10 or under). Rustic, seasonal starters, mains and desserts made predominantly from pedigreed local ingredients are served family-style at communal tables. Affordable carafes of wine, bottled beers, naturally fermented sodas and other specialty beverages are also featured. Il Cane Rosso, San Francisco Ferry Building, One Ferry Building #41, San Francisco, CA 94111, 415-391-7599.
Monday-Friday
RN74 from Michael Mina and Rajat Parr has introduced a very happy, happy hour special. Glasses of featured red and white wine (rotating selections), select well drinks and bar snacks will all cost only $5 each. RN74's happy hour runs Mon.-Fri. from 3 p.m.-6 p.m., and again from 10 p.m. until close. RN74, Millennium Tower, 301 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94105, 415-543-7474.
Mondays
Urban Tavern is offering no corkage fees all day every Monday. There is no limit to the number of bottles that guests may bring to the restaurant. (Five hours of free parking are available for diners.) Urban Tavern, Hilton San Francisco, 333 O'Farrell St., San Francisco, CA 94102, 415-923-4400.
Sundays
Waterfront restaurant Chaya Brasserie hosts "wine and dine" Sunday evening events with half-price bottles of wine. Wines are local and international and the half-price discount applies across the list, representing significant value. Chaya Brasserie, 132 Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105, 415-777-8688.
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