Amador County's Behind the Cellar Door is a wine event that combines tastings, barrel tastings, library tastings, food pairings, seminars, music and an all around good time at over thirty wineries in the area. The region is known for its bold reds - zinfandel, sangiovese and barbera, but you'll also find some syrah, petite sirah and vermintino. You can purchase tickets at this link.
Toogood Winery in the Fairplay district of Amador County is releasing their new Foreplay on Valentine's weekend (February 13-14). A perfect name for a romantically themed red wine, you can take part in the private release party for $27.50, which includes lunch in their underground dining room and a complimentary bottle of wine. Not a bad deal for a date at all (not too mention that you're right across from Van der Vijver Winery).
Sibling Rivalry is going again on February 21st, with cabernet sauvignon as the subject for this month's match-up. Last month was zinfandel, and the turnout was enthusiastic for the first go around. This month will take place on a Sunday night, so plan accordingly. Click here to view the evite.
Lodi's wine country is gearing up for another great pairing - wine and chocolate. Get your favorite valentine and head down to Lodi where over 40 wineries are participating in the event. Besides the great wine, there are lots of prizes to be given away. Visit the Wine and Chocolate website for details and maps. This is the 13th year for the event.
