FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
Winemaker Lunches | SOLD OUT
12:30 p.m.
With dozens of wineries hosting exquisite lunches in dazzling settings, you’ll have the opportunity to break bread with the winemakers that create your favorite Sonoma bottlings. Local chefs (or the winery’s own) create impeccable pairings from Sonoma County’s abundant seasonal offerings. A lovely noontime treat, steeped in the tradition of Sonoma County casual elegance.
$85 per person
Winemaker Dinner Parties | SOLD OUT
6:00 p.m.
Sonoma County evenings are made for sharing a bottle of wine, lingering over a plate of fresh local cuisine and creating lasting friendships. At these intimate winemaker dinners, you’ll share the evening with the winemakers whose creations have earned international acclaim. Paired with the stellar culinary creations of a local chef (perhaps the winery’s own), any dinner you select promises to be a classic wine country evening to remember.
$160 per person
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2011
32nd Annual Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Ranch | SOLD OUT
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MacMurray Ranch, Healdsburg
Immerse yourself in the food and wine culture of Sonoma County at the 32st annual Taste of Sonoma. Sonoma’s own Gallo family invites you to enjoy an afternoon of strolling through their historic MacMurray Ranch property while sipping and savoring the very best of Sonoma County’s rich wines and delectable cuisine. With more than 170 wineries pouring their finest offerings, and over 60 local chefs whipping up divine pairings, Taste of Sonoma delivers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for wine lovers and foodies alike. Informative and entertaining wine seminars, lively cooking demonstrations, a chef competition, and much more make this one event you won’t want to miss.
$150- $195 per person
Winemaker Dinner Parties | SOLD OUT
6:00 p.m.
After a glorious afternoon enjoying Taste of Sonoma, settle in for an intimate evening with one of dozens of local wineries. Feast on fresh local cuisine prepared by one of Sonoma County’s premier chefs while chatting it up with one of our talented local winemakers. Any dinner you select is a delicious, relaxing way to cap off a day in the Sonoma sunshine -- and a classic wine country evening to remember.
$160 per person
Honorary Chair Dinner Party: Benziger Family Winery and Dutton Ranch | SOLD OUT
6:00 p.m.
$175 per person
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011
19th Annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction
1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Cline Cellars, Sonoma
It’s time to dust off your letter jacket or jersey and fluff up your pom poms! Everyone’s coming back to campus for the Sonoma Homecoming: Vintage 2011 at the 19th Annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction, presented by Trilogy Glass & Packaging. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of being way too cool for school. Cast your vote for this most popular event by buying your tickets today!
$500 per person
"LOCALS" discounted tickets available now.
NEW! WINERY BBQs
12:30 p.m.
Get fired up! Sonoma’s top wineries invite you to their Sunday barbecues for a more casual way to celebrate Labor Day. Each winery destination will put their own special spin on Sonoma’s top grilled foods while pairing them with the remarkable red wines for which Sonoma County is known. Whether its ribs slathered in sauce, sizzling sausages or killer kebabs you crave – or just a great glass of wine – you’re sure to find barbecue bliss right here in our backyard.
$85 per person
WEEKEND PACKAGES AVAILABLE
Sommelier Star Weekend Package | SOLD OUT
Get the most out of your Sonoma Wine Country Weekend adventure with two Grand Reserve Tickets to Taste of Sonoma, two Sommelier-led seminar experiences, two tickets to your choice of Winemaker Dinners on Saturday night, two tickets to this year’s Sonoma Homecoming: Vintage 2011-themed Harvest Wine Auction, shuttles from your hotel to each day event and a case of Sonoma County wine to take home with you. Hurry – quantities are extremely limited for this very popular package!
$1850 per person
Sommelier Star - Saturday Only Package | SOLD OUT
For the perfect way to pamper yourself at Taste of Sonoma, our Taste of Sonoma Package has it all! Includes two Grand Reserve Taste of Sonoma tickets, your choice of two Sommelier-led seminar experiences and convenient shuttles to and from the event from your hotel. Don’t wait! Quantities are limited.