We have your plans for Labor Day Weekend in Sonoma County all lined up! Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, is the county’s signature charity wine event and a weekend full of world class wine and food. You’ll be up close and personal with the winegrowers, winemakers and acclaimed chefs. Jointly produced by the Sonoma County Vintners and the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Foundation, all proceeds benefit local charities. Since its inception, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend has raised over $12 million for charities that benefit students, children, farm-workers and people in need in Sonoma County communities. We’ve got you dialed in on the fantastic schedule of events that make up this amazing weekend. Beau Wine Tours is proud to be supporting sponsors of Sonoma Wine Weekend and can’t wait to be of service to you!
Winemaker Lunches, Friday August 29, 2014 12:30 PM
Wineries throughout Sonoma County
General Admission – $85 per person
Imagine lunchtime with beautiful views of the Sonoma countryside. You’ll have a chance to pull up a chair with the winemakers that make your favorite wines. Local chefs will pair their seasonal treats with the best of wineries blends. Casual, rustic and unforgettable noontime treat.
Winemaker Dinner, Friday August 29, 2014 6:00 PM
Wineries throughout Sonoma County
General Admission – $150 per person
Can’t get away for lunch? Evenings in Sonoma County are even more magical with dinner at your favorite winery. You’ll share an evening with winemakers and share their favorite picks paired with culinary creations from top wine country chefs.
Sonoma Starlight, Friday August 29, 2014 6:30 – 10:00 PM
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
General Admission – $125 per person
Kick off the weekend with wine, dinner and music under the stars, poolside at Francis Ford Coppola Winery. World-class wines, delicious cuisine, live music, and dancing with the moonlight dancing over the rolling vineyards of Alexander Valley. Toast the start of Sonoma Wine Country Weekend at the Gloria Ferrer sparkling wine reception as you enter. Nosh on bites created by Sondra Bernstein and John Toulze, owners of one of our favorite restaurants; the girl & the fig. Over 25 local wineries will be on hand to share their finest Sonoma County wines, creating infinite opportunities to create your own perfect pairings al fresco.
Taste of Sonoma, Saturday August 30, 2014 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
MacMurray Estate Vineyards
General Admission – $165 per person. $195 per person for Grand Reserve
Sonoma Wine Weekend goes into high gear with more than 200 wineries pouring thousands of wines, and over 60 local chefs whipping up divine pairings. Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Estate Vineyards offers visitors an opportunity to stroll the historic estate while enjoying wine seminars, cooking demos and more! Named one of the “10 Best Wine and Food Events in the United States” by Celebrated Living magazine, Taste of Sonoma is a coveted ticket. Check out full list of pouring wineries
Saturday Winemaker Dinners, Saturday August 30, 2014 6:00 PM
Wineries throughout Sonoma County
General Admission – $150 per person
If you missed Friday’s winemaker dinners, you’ll have another opportunity on Saturday night. Pull up a chair and enjoy another round of tasty treats and wine pairings under the Sonoma stars. Tickets have been selling out, so buy yours today!
Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction, Sunday August 31, 2014 12:30 – 7:00 PM
Chateau St. Jean
General Admission – $500 per person
The cornerstone event of Wine Country Weekend is also the largest and most fun fundraising event. This year is going to be wild as the Grand Lawn of Chateau St. Jean will be transformed into the African Serengeti. Your ticket gains you access to Wine Spectator Auction Tent full of Sonoma’s winemakers and their wines. This event offers the bidder a selection of rare world-class experiences and wines under the tent, and an opportunity to join their neighbors in the wine community in supporting charities that will build a better future throughout Sonoma County. Your donations support deserving Sonoma County charities aiding efforts to support youth and children to ensure their success, preserve our environment for future generations, and provide for basic unmet health needs and services which improve the welfare of our local communities.
Winemaker Barbecues, Sunday August 31, 2014 12:30 PM
Wineries throughout Sonoma County
General Admission – $85 per person
A more casual, relaxed way to enjoy Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, come down to some of the top wineries and enjoyed your favorite wines and grilled foods! Get fired up, relax and celebrate the end of summer for a good cause.
Barbecue suggestion: Eric Ross Winery <ericross.com>
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