Visiting wine country during harvest season is a delightful immersion into the heart of winemaking culture, where every experience is rich with tradition and sensory delight.

Participate in a lively grape stomp, where you and fellow visitors gleefully crush clusters of ripe grapes underfoot, laughing as your toes squish through the fragrant, purple juice. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner in the vineyards, dining al fresco under a canopy of twinkling lights surrounded by rows of grapevines with the sun setting behind rolling hills and rugged mountains. The evening air is filled with the aroma of freshly prepared dishes paired with local wines, creating a feast for both the palate and the eyes. Hike through the vineyards, traversing scenic trails that wind through the rows of vines, offering panoramic views. This combination of interactive activities, gourmet experiences, and natural beauty makes visiting wine country while harvest is in full swing an unforgettable celebration of the art and joy of winemaking.

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Harvest Grape Stomp
Grgich Hills Estate, Napa Valley – Friday-Sunday
Members only. Not a member? Join now at grgich.com.
Jump in a barrel of freshly picked grapes and stomp away just like Miljenko “Mike” Grgich did as a child in Croatia! You’ll create a unique keepsake by putting your grape-stained feet on a white “I stomped at Grgich Hills” t-shirt. Choose your favorite Grgich Hills Estate wine to accompany your experience and enjoy a picnic lunch for two (additional guests can be added for $75) in a custom picnic tote and Grgich Hills Estate wine key to take home.
Napa Valley Wine Train, Monday-Friday through October 25
If you’re not a member, gain access via the Napa Valley Wine Train.
• Multiple course gourmet lunch
• 2-hour journey aboard our vintage train
• Grape stomping
• Festive tasting at Grgich Hills Estate
$495-$595, 11:30-2:30pm
winetrain.com/our-experiences/grape-stomp-at-grgich-hills

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Sustainability Walking Tour and Tasting
Paloma Vineyard, St. Helena – First Friday of the month
Want to see firsthand how sustainable practices shape the next generation of grape growing and winemaking? Come for a monthly sustainability tour and wine tasting! Hosted on the first Friday of every month at 9:30am, spend two hours exploring the vineyard learning about regenerative farming practices, wildlife habitat efforts, sustainability goals, and tasting some delicious wine in the winery and the tasting room! A tasting fee of $75 per person will be charged at the end of your visit. palomavineyard.com

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Harvest & Crush Pad Tours
Loxton Cellars, Glen Ellen – Ongoing through October 31
Come during harvest season for an informative and fun experience learning how grapes are harvested and wines are produced ... from grapes to glass! Enjoy a walk through the vineyards, a hands-on explanation of wine-making and a tasting among the vines. Reservations are required for the Vineyard Walkabout Tour.
$40, loxtonwines.com

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Winemaking Crushcamp
The Wine Foundry, Napa – Various dates
If you’re seeking to connect-the-dots from grapes to glass, come for a hands-on peek inside the grape growing and production process. $150, 10am-1pm, thewinefoundry.com

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Fall Seasonal Tasting Flight
Clif Family Winery, St. Helena
The reimagined tasting flight pairs new fall releases with mouthwatering bites inspired by autumn’s harvest from the organic famors of Clif Family, all created by the talented Clif Family culinary team. $50, cliffamily.com

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Harvest Menu
Mayo Family Winery Reserve Room, Kenwood – October
Now is the time of year to enjoy the season’s freshest flavors, and the new Harvest Wine & Food Pairing Menu captures them beautifully. Featuring seasonal ingredients like watermelon, corn, and Chef John’s Housemade Cherry BBQ sauce, each dish is carefully crafted and thoughtfully curated to complement the vibrant flavors of the Sonoma Valley. Focused on bold, fresh ingredients with expertly selected wines, this menu is a journey through the flavors of the season ... the perfect way to savor the harvest! $80, mayofamilywinery.com

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Harvest Apple Tasting
Gold Ridge Organic Farms, Sebastopol  
Russian immigrants from Sevastopol on the Black Sea brought Gravenstein apples to the US in the 1800s and planted them around what became California’s Sebastopol. Fittingly, Gold Ridge Organic Farms, a local and organic farm, celebrates the 2024 harvest season with a sit-down apple tasting at their Sebastopol farm. An apple expert guide leads guests through tasting four of the 75+ heirloom varieties grown onsite, chosen based on which apples are at their peak. The apples are served with local cheeses, apple cider syrup, and balsamic vinegar, all locally sourced and organic. The farm also produces other products like dried apples, apple cider, and olive oil from estate-grown olive trees. Fridays and Saturdays through October 19, $60-$68
Orchard Hike with Farmer Brooke Hazen
Walk the rolling hills of Gold Ridge Organic Farms with founder and farmer Brooke Hazen and explore the wonders within the 88 acres of organic olive, apple, and citrus trees. You’ll learn about the history of the farm, our organic growing practice, and can ask your most burning questions about apple and olive cultivation, straight from the founder himself. goldridgeorganicfarms.com

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Winemaker Harvest Walk
West Wines, Healdsburg – September 28
Walk the beautiful upper vineyard with views of the Dry Creek Valley just before harvest with winemaker Katarina. During this unique experience in a small group,  pick grape samples and field test sugar, pH, and of course taste. She will share how to decide when to harvest and other winemaking topics. Each walk includes and will end with a guided wine tasting flight on the vine-side patio. Boxed lunches and charcuterie available for pre-order. Limited to 10 persons. $60, 9:45-11am, westwines.com

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Bella Harvest Days
Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves, Healdsburg
Head outdoors for some old-fashioned lawn games and live toe-tapping music. September 7 – Dunk the Winemaker
October 5 – Hopper-Ball Tournament
October 12 – Grape Stomp Showdown
October 19 – Donut-On-A-String Faceoff
bellawinery.com

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Harvest Luncheon
Salvestrin Winery, St. Helena – October 4
Celebrate the family’s 92nd harvest at Salvestrin Estate. Enjoy an exclusive production tour of the winery, indulge in a special barrel tasting with Rich Salvestrin in the cellar, and savor fresh berries straight from the vine. The festivities will conclude with a home-cooked lunch with the Salvestrin family. Celebrate the magic of the harvest season. $150, 11am-2pm, exploretock.com/salvestrinwinery

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Harvest Dinner
Frank Family Vineyards, Calistoga – October 5
Celebrate the anticipated release of the 2021 RHF Cabernet Sauvignon with an elegant Harvest Dinner in the string-lit courtyard. Enjoy a bubbles reception and delicious passed canapés followed by a multi-course dinner, highlighting Frank Family’s remarkable collection of estate-driven wines, including some treasures pulled from the library just for this occasion. $325, 6-9pm
frankfamilyvineyards.com

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Fall Release Party
Whitehall Lane Winery, St. Helena – October 5
See how it all happens from grape to glass. Enjoy new wine releases and small bites while cozying up in the Garden Pavilion surrounded by vineyards.  
$75, 3-6pm, exploretock.com/whitehalllane

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Wine Club Harvest party
Bennett Lane Winery, Calistoga – October 5
Celebrate the 2024 Vintage with a Lobster Feed and a beautiful afternoon at the winery. Maine Event Lobster Feed served promptly at 1:30pm. Festivities & tours will begin at 12pm and end at 4pm. $120
Not a member? Join now! bennettlane.com

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Hop Kiln Harvest Lunch
Landmark Tasting Room Russian River, Healdsburg – October 5
“We are thrilled to invite you to our historic Hop Kiln Estate as we celebrate the 2024 harvest season with a Pinot & Paella lunch! Enjoy a picturesque afternoon in the Russian River Valley with a buffet paella lunch served alongside specially selected Landmark wines. The afternoon will also feature live music in addition to exclusive wine promotions.”
Landmark Vineyards

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Schugtoberfest
Schug Estate Winery, Sonoma – October 5
Nestled among the picturesque autumn vines, this family-owned winery is bringing back the cherished tradition with a delightful blend of Bavarian festivity and local charm. Enjoy a selection of German food and beverage favorites, including Chef Kristine’s famous onion and bacon bread “zwiebelkuchen” and a unique harvest beverage “federweisser” made from fermented freshly pressed grape juice. There will also be a wide selection of Schug favorites including Chardonnay, Pinot, and more, as well as live German-themed music from local musician Dan Cooper! 11am-3pm, $45, schugwinery.com

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Pumpkin Patch Event
Orsi Family Winery, Healdsburg – October 5
• Grape Stomping: Get in on the fun and stomp some grapes the old-fashioned way!
• Face Painting: The kiddos will love transforming into their favorite characters.
• Lawn Games: Challenge your friends to some friendly competition.
• Sno Cones for Purchase: A sweet treat to keep you cool!
This event is completely free to attend! While the kids are picking out their perfect pumpkin or enjoying the activities, treat yourself to some delicious Orsi Family wine. Sip and relax on the sunny deck, or take in the vineyard views while making memories with your loved ones. 11am-3pm, RSVP, orsifamilyvineyards.com/event

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Harvest Event 2024
Robledo Family Winery, Sonoma – October 5
Blessing of the Grapes Ceremony • Grape Stomping
Ballet Folklorico • Mexican Food  Mariachi • Wine
$110, kids $20, 12-4pm, robledofamilywinery.com

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Harvest Winemaker Dinner
Reynolds Family Winery, Napa – October 5
Celebrate Reynolds Family Winery’s
25th year of making wine! $100
reynoldsfamilywinery.com/event-tickets

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2024 Fall Club Party
Schramsberg Vineyards, Calistoga – October 5
Share in the bounty of Wine Country, with  Schramsberg and Davies wines paired with celebrated Napa Valley chefs including local purveyors of artisanal foods, such as estate olive oil, organic Farmstead cheeses, naturally leavened sourdough, sturgeon caviar and more! $350, 11am-2pm, schramsberg.com/events

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Farm-to-Table Dinner
Featuring Guest Chef Casey Thompson
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens, Santa Rosa – October 5
Chef Casey will team up with winery Chef Tracey Shepos Cenami and Master Culinary Gardener Tucker ‘Farmer T’ Taylor to highlight the day’s harvest from our culinary gardens, our friends at Snake River Farms, and plenty of Kendall-Jackson Estate wines. $300, 5:30pm, kj.com

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Fall Estate Garden Luncheon
Alexander Valley Vineyards, Healdsburg – October 5
Enjoy this special wine country menu  straight from the garden, seated on the Wetzel Family Estate patio, surrounded by vineyards, garden, and historic property. This is the ultimate way to experience the special place. $112, 11:30am-2:30pm, avvwine.com

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Vineyard Hike & Lunch
Inglenook, Rutherford – October 5
Explore the vineyard in all its autumnal splendor. A guided hike will take you through the heart of the estate offering breathtaking views of the harvest season. After the stroll, gather for a sumptuous luncheon at the Chateau. Savor seasonal dishes prepared with the finest local ingredients and paired with our exquisite wines. As you dine, take in the serene beauty of the vineyard, and let the flavors of fall inspire you. $175, 11am-2pm, inglenook.com

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16th Annual Barrel Tasting
Ty Caton Vineyards, Kenwood – October 5
This is a special opportunity to taste the 2023 vintage wines directly from the barrel. Sample the upcoming vintage wines alongside current releases and enjoy delicious Mexican Delight by Chef Sandy Caton. Plus, take advantage of special event pricing to pre-order your favorite Ty wines! $35, 11am-4pm, tycaton.com

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Fall Open House
Mazzocco Sonoma Winery, Healdsburg – October 5-6
Celebrate harvest with tastings of the 2022 new release wines, case specials, and famous skirt steak bites! Choose from the three available time slots either Saturday or Sunday: 11am-12:30pm,
1-2:30pm, or 3-4:30pm, mazzocco.com

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Crush It
Estate Yountville –October 5-6
Enjoy a mouthwatering harvest-style menu, indulge in exquisite wines, and take part in the timeless tradition of grape stomping. Sit back and relax with live entertainment, enjoy family-friendly activities, purchase goods and fare from local vendors and artisans, and seize the moment with fun photo opportunities. 11am-6pm, free admission
Activities/wine tasting $75 adv/$95 day of
theestateyountville.com

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Grape Stomp
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, Sonoma – October 6
Experience a true wine country grape stomp! Get ready to kick-off your shoes, roll up your pants and bring your A-game. www.jacuzziwines.com
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Harvest Farmers Market – October 6
Clos Du Val, Napa
An afternoon of live music and delicious bites to celebrate the fall releases and the height of harvest season. Explore food and wine stations throughout the estate along with local vendor pop-ups where guests can gather fresh produce and flowers with a custom Clos du Val tote bag.
$125, 11am-2pm, closduval.com

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5th Annual Harvest Party – October 6
Bricoleur Vineyards, Windsor
Enjoy wine, music, bocce ball, and all-around fun.
$50, under 21 free. 11am, bricoleurvineyards.com

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Bounty of the Harvest Celebration – October 6
La Crema Estate
at Saralee’s Vineyard, Windsor
“Human Rights Campaign” and “Out in the Vineyard,” present the inaugural “Bounty of the Harvest Celebration” event featuring a delicious, multiple-course dinner prepared by Chef Ari Weiswasser of Glen Ellen Star and Chef Bruce Riezenman of Park Avenue Catering, paired with some of La Crema’s finest wines. All proceeds will benefit the work of the Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. $300, 4:30pm, give.hrc.org

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Fête du Fall Hands On Harvest
Fantesca Estate Winery, St. Helena – October 11
Celebrate Fantesca’s 20th Anniversary of winemaking at its annual harvest gathering. Hosted by Proprietors Susan and Duane Hoff, with special appearances by Heidi Barrett, Tony Arcudi, and DLynn Proctor, this event is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the essence of Napa Valley’s harvest season. Roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of winemaking with hands-on activities and, weather permitting, join in harvesting a small batch of grapes for the 2024 Vintage of Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy a serene outdoor setting with a catered family-style lunch at Susan and Duane Hoff’s private estate. $500, 9am-1pm, fantesca.com

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Sonoma County Harvest Fair – October 12
Sonoma County Harvest Fair Presents: Taste, Toast & Celebrate!
Join Sonoma County Harvest Fair to kick off the season like never before! This fresh and inspired celebration will feature medal-winning wines from well-known beloved wineries along with exciting up-and-coming producers. Locally made bites from newcomers to Sonoma County’s rich and diverse culinary landscape will also be on full display.
Dust off your best cocktail-party attire and get ready to join the festivities at Taste, Toast & Celebrate on Saturday, October 12th, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Grace Pavilion at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds! Tickets go on sale August 1st for $80 and include parking.

Join industry pros and fellow wine and food lovers for a memorable one-night-only celebration. Be among the first to learn which three wineries will take home top honors for the Sweepstakes Wines. Along with the rare opportunity to witness the unveiling of these winning wines, guests will also taste culinary creations provided by the winning submissions in the Professional Food Competition.
Dress up for this special night out and join your community to salute and honor Sonoma County’s winemakers and culinary artists all under one roof!

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Annual Harvest Party & Grape Stomp Competition – October 12
Benessere Vineyards, St. Helena
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon! Join us for our once-a-year event filled with friends, food, wine, and the epic Grape Stomp Competition. Enjoy a vineyard tour with Winemaker & General Manager Matt Reid, savor Italian appetizers, taste our newest Benessere wines, and indulge in an al fresco lunch. Live music will set the perfect vibe for the exciting stomp showdown—compete for glory and a fabulous prize. Don’t miss out on all the stomping fun! Tickets go fast, and space is limited. $140, 11am-3pm, benesserevineyards.com/event

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Profile Collection: Harvest Brunch & Release Party – October 12
Merryvale Vineyards, St. Helena
Be here for the highly anticipated, al fresco brunch prepared by Chef Nash Cognetti of Tre Posti at the Profile Estate. Join Merryvale Proprietors, René and Laurence Schlatter for a multi-course dining experience featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients paired with our exquisite new Profile Collection releases. Guests will also be treated to tastes of select librarywines.
$295, 2pm, merryvalefamilyofwines.com

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Olive Oil Blending Class with Master Miller & Proprietor Mary Louise Bucher – October 12
Trattore Farms and Winery, Geyserville
Join Master Miller & Proprietor Mary Louise Bucher to learn how their olive oils are blended and taste through several favorite varietals. Guests will blend and take home their own 250ml bottle of olive oil! $65, 10:30am-12pm, trattorefarms.com

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Fall Harvest Celebration – October 12
Muscardini Cellars, Kenwood
We are celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Sonoma Valley Wine this harvest season and invite you to join us in celebrating this milestone during our biggest event of the year! Our 2024 Harvest Celebration is taking place in the beautiful backyard at Muscardini Cellars on Saturday, October 12th. This annual harvest themed event features live music, barrel tasting, the release of our first ever Blanc de Noir sparkling wine paired with oysters from Hog Island Oyster Co., and a flight of new Fall release wines paired with classic BBQ from Sweet T’s. We hope you will join us in celebrating the 2024 harvest season with us! muscardinicellars.com

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Healdsburg Crush: Pourning on the Plaza – October 13
Plaza Park, Downtown Healdsburg
Experience world-class wines in one beautiful setting! Healdsburg Crush offers an unforgettable afternoon featuring 60+ of California’s top producers including Gary Farrell, Williams Selyem, Three Sticks, and Merry Edwards! New this year is the VIP Early Access Ticket which allows guests to taste from 12pm to 4pm for a ticket price of $185 per person. General Admission Tickets are $135 per person and allow tasting from 1pm to 4pm.  “Healdsburg Crush is a fantastic opportunity for wine lovers to discover new favorites and meet the winemakers behind the bottle,” said Adam Lee, Founder of Clarice Wine Company. “We’re excited to pour alongside so many other talented producers and make it a memorable event.” Attendees will also have a chance to take home a few bottles (or cases!) of their favorite wines from the silent auction and raffle featuring instant wine collections and magnums.  This event sells out every year! VIP access will be offered from 12pm to 1pm, and general admission is from 1pm to 4pm. Benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin
$135, 12-4pm,
www.bgcsonoma-marin.org/healdsburgcrush
Healdsburg Crush is presented by and directly benefits the kids at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin.

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Harvest Party
AXR Napa Valley, St. Helena – October 12
This down-home, relaxed event is a great way to share the energy that harvest brings and to raise a glass to the hard work behind the 2024 harvest.  Enjoy lively music and food stations to be paired with your favorite axr wines in the barn and on the terrace.
$200, 5-8pm, axrnapavalley.com

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Crush Party – October 18
V. Sattui Winery, St. Helena
Experience harvest during one of the most exciting times of year in the Napa Valley & step behind-the-scenes of a working winery!
• BIG open house
• Old-fashioned grape stomp
• Meet our growers and winemakers
• Live music by Papa Joe & The New Deal!
• Menu of foods from our live-fire Tuscan grill and wood-fired pizza ovens
• Taste over 45 wines!
V. Sattui Winery Production-Fermentation Floor, Crush Pad, Underground Cellars & Caves, Vittorio’s Vineyard, Olive Grove, Vittorio Room & Tasting Room. 6-10pm
$145 member / $180 non-member,  vsattui.com

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Healdsburg Crush: Pouring on the Plaza
Plaza, Downtown Healdsburg – October 13
Experience world-class wines in one beautiful setting!
An unforgettable afternoon featuring 60+ of California’s top producers including Gary Farrell, Williams Selyem, Three Sticks, and Merry Edwards!
Benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin.
VIP early access ticket, tasting 12-4pm, $185
General admission ticket, $135, tasting 1pm to 4pm
bgcsonoma-marin.org/healdsburgcrush

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Fall Harvest Party – October 13
Tamber Bey Vineyards, Calistoga
Celebrate the release of the 2022 vintage red wines. Enjoy live music by Phillip Claypool and delicious food.  $95, noon-4pm, tamberbey.com/events

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Annual Harvest Celebration & BBQ – October 13
Markham Vineyards, St. Helena
Experience the spectacular time of harvest in Napa Valley at this boot-scootin’, country-themed Release Party. Celebrate in the courtyard with lively rockabilly/country music and a BBQ feast served alongside new Fall Release wines.
$85, 1-3pm, markhamvineyards.com

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Harvest BBQ – October 13
Clif Lede Vineyards, Yountville
Local favorite, The Q, will be serving authentic Memphis-style barbeque with all the fixins’ paired perfectly with Clif Lede wines. Taste the ripening grapes while learning about the unique combinations of clonal selections and rootstocks that make up the vineyards. A casual and fun afternoon including games and good company.
$150, 11am-2pm, cliffledevineyards.com/events

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Pomegranate & Paella Harvest Party
Tres Sabores Winery, St. Helena – October 19
Celebrating their 25th harvest
• Live Fire Paella by ZuZu (this means they come here and cook from scratch). Plus an amazing array of special foods, including those made with Tres Sabores pomegranates
• Pomegranate tasting of special varieties, grown on the farm
• All-you-can-eat and drink including special library selections from the cellar
• Live music and great company with Julie and the Tres Sabores team!
$125, 4-7pm, tressabores.com

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Singer-Songwriter Showcase – October 19
Dinner in the Vineyards
Pope Valley Winery, Pope Valley
Texas is taking over Napa Valley for a one-of-a-kind event under the stars in the Estate Cabernet Vineyard. Award-winning Texas BBQ catered by Tim Biasotti of Biasotti BBQ.  What goes better with legendary country music than 10-hour smoked brisket with all the fixins? Start with a welcome splash of Pope Valley new release  2021 Localloma Cabernet Sauvignon and a featured wine flight to accompany your dinner. Guests are welcome to purchase bottles after that to enjoy with the live music. 6pm, music by Mark Powell to follow. $100
popevalleywinery.com/Events

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Brasswood Harvest Dinner
Brasswood Cellars, St. Helena – October 24
Four-course dinner hosted by winemaker, Angelina Mondavi. Executive Chef Christopher Johnson presents a menu that captures the essence of the season, with each dish paired with Brasswood wines. $155, 6:30-9pm, exploretock.com/brasswoodcellars

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Winemaker’s Boots Tour, Tasting & Lunch – October 25
ZD Wines, Rutherford
Go behind the scenes and step into ZD’s winery cellar during the exciting time of harvest! Led by  world-class winemakers, guests will explore in-depth practices of how the grape gets from the vineyard to your glass. Finish the tour with a wine tasting and lunch prepared by Winery Chef Jill deLeuze Billeci, ZD’s third generation of the founding family. Limited to 14 guests, 10:30am,
$175, zdwines.com

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Harvest Celebration – October 26
Brassfield Estate, Clear Lake Oaks
Enjoy bbq, live music, and a vineyard tour in celebration of the 2024 harvest.
$45, 12-4pm, brassfieldestate.com

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Moving Mountains – Howell Mountain Harvest Celebration – October 26
Culinary Institute of America at Copia, Napa
Featuring world-class wines from 30+ Howell Mountain wineries, gourmet small bites from the Chefs at CIA Copia and silent auction filled with rare wines and winery experiences!  1-4pm 
$175 adv/$350 door, HowellMountain.org

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Harvest Party – October 26
Six Sigma Ranch and Winery,  Lower Lake
Enjoy a wine flight with complimentary food pairing and celebrate the end of Harvest. Proprietor Kaj Ahlmann will be hosting tours and barrel tastings in the Cave at 10am, 12pm, & 2pm for the first 15 guests who reserve harvest tastings. $35
RSVP exploretock.com/sixsigmaranch