Things to Do in Sonoma | November and Early December 2012

Written by Allison Hopkins for the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley

Upcoming Things to Do in Sonoma – Weekend Events

November 10: St. Francis Annual Wild Game Dinner, fall tradition that highlights seasonal game harvested by prominent producers; Executive Chef Dave Bush has selected premium St. Francis Artisan Series wines to pair perfectly with each delicious course, $125.00 Public, $99.00 Wine Club Members, 6:30 pm-10 pm, www.stfranciswine.com/events

November 10: Winemaker Dinner at Cline Cellars, wine reception and hors d’oeuvres, three course dinner, live music, and dancing, $105 per Club Member (limit two at this price), $115 per Guest, 6 pm-11 pm, http://www.clinecellars.com/eventcalendar

November 10: Landmark Vineyard Complimentary Concert Series, enjoy live music featuring a local musician while sipping on delicious wine. Take a horse drawn wagon tour of the gorgeous vineyard views. 1pm-4pm, https://www.landmarkwine.com/events

November 17 (and December 1): Hike and Taste in the Vineyards at Kunde Winery, join Sonoma Valley Docent Bill Myers on a fun and casual hike through the 1,850-acre volcanic and vertical Kunde Estate; hike concludes at the Wine Tasting Room, 10 am-2 pm, $30/person (includes wine tasting), http://www.kunde.com

November 17 & 18: Holiday in Carneros, $39 (advance price) $45 at winery, annual harvest season passport weekend, 20 local wineries, 10 am–4 pm, wineries expected to participate: Adastra Wines, Anaba Wines, Bonneau Wines, Ceja Vineyards, Cline Cellars, Enkidu Wine, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, Homewood Winery, Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, Keating Wines, Larson Family Winery, Meadowcroft Wines, Robledo Family Winery, Schug Carneros Estate, Talisman Wines, Tin Barn Vineyards and Ty Caton Vineyards. http://www.carneroswineries.org/events/

November 24: Holiday Shop with the Ravens—After Hours, Ravenswood Winery, great wine deals and Holiday menu-pairing suggestions, 5 pm-8 pm, http://www.ravenswoodwinery.com

November 24: Holiday Open House/New Release Reception at Dry Creek Vineyard, try delicious wine and holiday treats, admission is complimentary, 11:30 am–4 pm, http://www.drycreekvineyard.com/news/events_calendar.html

November 26 – December 23: Beginning November 26th, the Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley transforms into the Holiday Wine Trolley, brimming with garland, lights, and playing classic holiday music. Board the trolley at the Sonoma Plaza or from one of four hotels in the area, and begin your Sonoma adventure touring historical landmarks and four premium wineries. Guests may also take advantage of holiday winery specials and do their Christmas shopping while on the tour. Tickets for the Holiday Wine Trolley Tour are $99 per person, and the price includes a catered lunch from the girl & the fig restaurant. For more information visit www.svwt.dev or call 877-Wine Trolley (877-946-3876).

December 1: Ravenswood Tree Lighting Celebration, 10 am-4:30 pm, enjoy wine and festivities; County Series and Single Vineyard Designate tasting menus will feature holiday food-pairing recommendations, http://calendar.sonoma.winecountry.com/index.php?eID=2634

December 15 & 16: Photos with Santa at Larson Family Winery, come to the tasting room for a holiday picture with Santa, 11 am-2 pm, http://www.larsonfamilywinery.com/winery-events.html

For more details on the trolley ride, visit our Wine Tours Page.