On Friday February 7th, get international with the AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 SIPS tasting event from Bottlenotes at the Golden Gate Club. You’ll find wines from all over the world, including Portugal, New Zealand, and Spain. There will also be light appetizers and chocolate pairings. The event is from 7:30pm-9:30pm for general admission, and VIP tickets get early entry at 6:30pm. Tickets are $75 general admission and $125 for VIP. 135 Fisher Loop at Sheridan.
On Wednesday March 19th, catch a tasting of wines from the Howell Mountain region of the Napa Valley at the Bently Reserve. The tasting will include pours from 27 of the region’s wineries. The tasting will be open to the trade and media from 2pm-4pm; registration is free. The consumer event for the public will be from 5pm-7pm, and tickets are $55 until February 16th, $75 until March 18th, and $95 at the door. 301 Battery St. at Sacramento, 707-965-2665.