Sip and Celebrate: Exciting Wine Festivals and Events in Napa and Sonoma This Spring 2025 Chris Lehoux, February 24, 2025 Spring brings an exciting array of winery and beer festivals to the Bay Area. Here is a selection of notable events to enjoy. Upcoming Events: Wine Blending Classes Date: March 8, 4:30 – 6:30 PM Location: Arroyo Cellars, Livermore Details: Engage in wine tasting with the winemaker and create your own custom blend to take home. Price: $95 More Info Sonoma Sips Dates: Ongoing through March 15 Details: Over 30 wineries offer $15 Sonoma Sips—small wine flights for tasting. Reservations may be needed at some locations. List of participating wineries Chardonnay Blending Experience Date: March 15, 10 AM – 1 PM Location: Cuvaison, Napa Details: Join a hands-on seminar led by winemaker Steve Rogstad and help craft a community production chardonnay blend. Price: $125 More Info Mustard Season Wine & Sausage Tasting Dates: Wednesday – Saturday through March 29 (three sessions daily) Location: St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery, Rutherford Details: Taste four wines paired with housemade mustards and sausages. Price: $92 More Info St. Patrick’s Day at McGrail Date: March 16, Noon – 4 PM Location: McGrail Vineyards, Livermore Details: Celebrate with Celtic Series red blend wines, live music, and food from a local food truck. Price: $25 More Info Cheese and Cheers with Janet Fletcher Date: March 20, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Location: Mumm Napa, Rutherford Details: A cheese and sparkling wine pairing event. Price: $100 More Info Pigs & Pinot Dates: March 21-22 Location: Hotel Healdsburg Details: A celebration with tastings, seminars, and participation from chefs and sommeliers. Price: Starting at $283 More Info California Artisan Cheese Festival Dates: March 21-23 Details: A festival with producer tours at wineries, beer and cheese pairings, and more. Price: $35 – $175 More Info Livermore Valley Barrel Tasting Weekend Dates: March 22-23 Details: Exclusive barrel tastings from various local wineries. Price: $15 – $25 per winery More Info Notable Festivals & Events: V Foundation Sonoma Epicurean (March 27-30): A philanthropic celebration with wine tastings and gourmet food pairings. Tickets Santa Cruz Mountains Grand Wine Tasting (March 30): Sample wines from over 40 wineries. More Info Pebble Beach Food & Wine (April 10-13): A festival featuring chefs and wineries with numerous tasting events. More Info Upcoming in May: Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival (May 10): A celebration combining wine and jazz with local cuisine. Tickets Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience (May 15-18): A weekend honoring local farmers and chefs with various events. More Info Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival (May 16-18): Sample pinots from local wineries with food pairings. Tickets This spring promises plenty of opportunities to indulge in the vibrant wine and culinary scenes of the Bay Area, so make sure to mark your calendars! About the Author: Chris Lehoux Meet Chris Lehoux, an experienced wine connoisseur and dedicated blogger with a deep passion for all things wine-related. With years of expertise in the industry, Chris shares insightful wine reviews, valuable wine tasting tips, expert pairing advice, and captivating tales of vineyard visits. Join Chris on a journey through the world of wine, where every sip is an adventure waiting to be savored! Wine