- November 7 - 8
-- Terra D'Oro Library Weekend
Celebration, Wine Education: Visit the Terra d'Oro tasting room to sample the winery's best vintages poured from large-format bottles and to peruse its catalog of cellar treasures, including magnums, double-magnums, imperials, and presentation boxes perfect for holiday gift-giving. 20680 Shenandoah School Rd., Plymouth
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 245.6942 - November 7
-- Dillian Wines Fall Release
Celebration, Wine Education: Dillian Wines invites you to a celebration of their fall releases including newly released 2007 Petite Sirah and 2007 Sorella, served with zesty Italian barbeque meatballs and mushroom-and-cheese quiche. Dillian's Festivo Batch #2 dessert wine will also be featured, accompanied by brownie bites. 12138 Steiner Rd., Plymouth
Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone Number: (209)245.3444 - November 7
-- Zinman Art Festival at Perry Creek Winery
Festival: Celebrate the beautiful art of the Zinman label. Artists will be on hand to show off their rendition of the Zinman label design. Vote for your favorite and see if you choose the winning design. Please RSVP by November 3rd. 7400 Perry Creek Road, Fair Play
Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 620.5175 - November 11 - 12
-- Amador Cellars Annual Holiday Wine Sale
Celebration: The holiday season is just around the corner, and Amador Cellars will be helping wine lovers celebrate by offering extended discounts on all its current releases and fantastic prices on full-case purchases of current releases and library wines. 11093 Shenandoah Rd. Plymouth
Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 245.6150 - November 13
-- Cooper Vineyard Winemaker's Dinner
Food & Wine Education: This special Friday night event in the dining room of the historic Imperial Hotel in Amador City (14202 Highway 49) promises to be very popular, so make your reservations early! The per-person price is $70.00 and seating is limited. Call for reservations.
Fee: See descriptionTime: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 267.9172 - November 14
-- Holiday Festival of Wines
Celebration: Visit our member tasting rooms throughout Calaveras County and enjoy winery holiday family traditions, yummy festive treats, colorful decorations, and of course lots of delicious Calaveras Wine! (Wine Tasting Maps are available at your favorite tasting rooms).
Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 806.WINE - November 14
-- C.G. Di Arie Tasting with the Winemaker
Wine Education: Vertical Primitivo Tasting with Winemaker Chaim Gur-Arieh. 19919 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth
Fee: $5, Free for wine club membersTime: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 245.4700 - November 14 - 15
-- Auburn Christmas Craft & Music Festival
Celebration, Live Music: A grand showcase of fine craft work and music for the Christmas shopping season. Gourmet delights, delicious meals, childrens activities, munchies and drinks of the season. Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High Street, Auburn
Fee: $5 Adults/$4 Seniors/$1 Children 6-12Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 533.3473 - November 14
-- Winefest 2009
Wine Education, Benefit: Begin your Winefest experience at the Sutter Creek Auditorium when you pick-up your wine glass and a map. Sample food provided by Sutter Creek's fine dining establishments. Wineries will be located in auditorium and downtown shops. Return to the auditorium at 7 p.m. for a silent auction, dessert and dessert wine tasting. Proceeds benefit the Amador County Arts Council.
Fee: $25 Advance/$30 At the doorTime: 4 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 223.9038 - November 14-15
-- A Post-Harvest/Pre-Holiday Open House at Convergence Vineyards
Celebration: Come join the fun, harvest is OVER and the wines are safely tucked in their barrels, so it is time for a party. The tasting room is decked out in its holiday finest. 14650 Hwy 124, Plymouth
Fee: Call for informationTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 245.3600 - November 20-22
-- 16th Annual Mountain Mandarin Festival
Festival, Live Music: Join us as we celebrate the new crop of delicious, locally grown Mandarin oranges. Cooking contests, professional chef demonstrations, crafts, children's area and much more. Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High Street, Auburn
Fee: Call for informationTime: Fri 12pm-5pm/Sat 9am-5pm/Sun 9 am-4pm Phone Number: (916) 663.1918 - November 21
-- Fair Play Wine & Poker Run
Wine Education: Welcome to the most fun you will ever have wine tasting! Five different Fair Play wineries, five complimentary bottles of wine, five cards & five times the fun!
Fee: $89.50Time: Call for information Phone Number: (888) 708.4INN - November 27 - 28
-- Amador Foothill Old Zin Tasting
Wine Education: On the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, Katie and Ben of Amador Foothill Winery will open a selection of older bottlings of Zinfandel from their personal cellar, including single-vineyard bottlings from Eschen, Esola, Ferrero, Grandpere, and Clockspring vineyards. 12500 Steiner Rd., Plymouth
Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 778.WINE - November 27
-- 42nd Annual Grass Valley Cornish Christmas
Holiday, Family Fun: Mill and West Main Streets are closed to motorized traffic and filled with the sights and sounds of an old fashioned Christmas; carolers, jugglers, musicians, the Grass Valley Cornish Choir, cloggers, bell ringers, harp music and Santa Claus. Handmade arts & crafts from artists throughout California are displayed on the streets. Delicious food and drink are available for purchase. Continues Friday Nights, through December 18.
Fee: FreeTime: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 272.8315 - November 27-29
-- Country Christmas Faire
Holiday, Celebration: Begin your holiday season with a small-town glimpse of Christmas at the 25th annual Country Christmas Faire. Rated as one of the top handcrafted shows in Northern California, the Faire features unique gifts from more than 100 top artisans. Visitors will enjoy strolling live entertainment, festival foods, Santa and his elves, and a community bon-fire. Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley
Fee: $4 Adults/12 and Under FreeTime: Fri & Sat 10a.m.-5p.m./Sun 10a.m.-4p.m. Phone Number: (530) 273.6217 - November 27
-- Festival of Lights
Celebration: On Historic Main Street in Placerville, the old-fashioned festivities will close Historic Main Street and begin around 5:30 p.m. at various locations up and down Main Street with music, entertainment, Santa, stagecoach rides, Holly Jolly Trolley rides (to outlying parking lots), and the tree-lighting at 6 p.m. at the Courthouse.
Fee: FreeTime: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 672.3436 - November 27 - 28
-- Merchants Open House
Celebration: Historic Main Street merchants welcome visitors with coffee, cider and seasonal goodies. Enjoy hometown holiday shopping and hospitality in one convenient setting. Free parking, entertainment, stagecoach rides and visits with Santa.
Fee: FreeTime: Extended Hours Phone Number: (530) 672.3436 - November 27
-- Annual Ascent Tasting at Terre Rouge
Wine Education: This is the only day of the year Domaine de la Terre Rouge offers its acclaimed Ascent Syrah for tasting. Featured will be the 2005 Ascent and a sneak preview of the 2006, as well as several surprise library wines and a delicious post-Thanksgiving repast created by chef Jane O'Riordan. 10801 Dickson Road, Plymouth
Fee: $12 ($8 for Grapeheads members)Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 245.3117 - November 28
-- TKC Vineyards 13th Annual Open House
Celebration: TKC Vineyards invites you to bring family and friends to their 13th Annual Open House and Christmas shopping event. A terrific New England clam chowder will highlight the menu. Valley Drive, Plymouth
Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 627.2356 - November 29
-- Meet the Authors of the Wine-Oh Guide
Celebration: Sierra Ridge Winery is honored to host Ken & Dahlynn Mc Kowen in their tasting room. The Wine-Oh! Guide to California's Sierra Foothills will be available to purchase (just in time for the holiday season) and signed by the authors. Complimentary wine tasting and appetizers will be served. 14110 Ridge Road, Sutter Creek
Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 267.1316
Ongoing Events- Every Day
-- Black Chasm Natural Landmark Tours
Recreation: This tour consists of a descent of about 60 feet, down five flights of stairs into the large Colossal Chamber. Well-lit stalactites, stalagmites, long helictites, draperies, flowstones, columns and giant keystone bridges lodged high in the walls can be seen. Pioneer-Volcano Road. Call for directions and seasonal hours.
Fee: $14.25 Adults /$7.15 Ages 3-12Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone Number: (866) 762.2837 - Sundays, June - November
-- Mariposa Farmers Market
Market: Crispy green beans, lush peaches, fresh butter and more at the Mariposa Farmers Market. Darrah & Cole Streets, Mariposa
Fee: FreeTime: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Phone Number: (209) 742.5097 - Every Friday-Sunday
-- Tasting at Dono dal Cielo
Wine Education: Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy while soaking in views of the vineyard. Tasting is free. You can also purchase wine by the glass or by the bottle to be enjoyed onsite. We regularly schedule live entertainment for your enjoyment. We are located at 6100 Wise Road in Newcastle.
Fee: Tasting is freeTime: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (530) 888.0101 - Every Saturday
-- Wine Tasting and Tours
Recreation: Every Saturday Double Oak Vineyards & Winery is open for wine tasting, winery tours and retail sales. Picnic facilities are also available. Come visit and spend the day with us. 14510 Blind Shady Road, Nevada City.
Fee: FreeTime: 11a.m. - 5p.m. Phone Number: (530) 292.3235 - October 31 - November 29
-- Harvest Pumpkin Ceramics and Barbera Release
Exhibition, Celebration: Saturdays & Sundays in November, Tanis Vineyards is featuring Harvest Pumpkin Ceramics by local artist Karianne Ginnelly. The entire month of November, Tanis is also offering Spicy Pumpkin Cheesecake Caramels paired with their newly released 2007 Pinotage, 2007 Sangiovese and 2007 Barbera. 13120 Willow Creek Road, Ione
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Phone Number: (209) 274.4807
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