Ongoing Year-Round -- California Wine Exhibit at the Napa Valley Museum
Museums & Exhibitions, Wine Education: "California Wine: The Science of an Art", a million dollar, state-of-the-art interactive exhibit takes you through a year in the wine making process. Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Cir., on the grounds of the Veterans Home of California, Yountville.
Fee: Adults $4.50, Students and Senior $3.50, Youth ages 7 to 17 $2.50, Children under age 7 free. Free Admission every Monday.
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday-Monday
Tel.: 707.944.0500


Ongoing -- Historic District Tour at Beringer Vineyards
Historic: On this tour you'll explore various historic aspects of the property including the wine-aging tunnels & gravity-flow winery, finishing with a tasting of four wines upstairs in the landmark Rhine House. Must be at least 21 years of age. Please call for availability. 2000 Main St., St. Helena.
Fee: $20
Time: 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Tel.: 707.963.8989 ext. 2222


Daily -- Wine and Food in Balance at Beringer Vineyards
Wine Education: The rules have changed! The primary tastes in foods (salty, sour, sweet, savory and spicy) change the way wine tastes. This presentation highlights how the food's dominant tastes react with wine's dominant tastes. Understanding these basic principles will make your wine and food experience more enjoyable. Tasting includes four different wines paired with samples of the dominant tastes in food. Must be at least 21 years of age. By advance reservation only, 48-hour reservation/cancellation policy. 2000 Main St, St. Helena, CA.
Fee: $30
Time: 2 p.m.
Tel.: 707.963.8989 ext. 2222


Second Saturday of Every Month -- Come Spit on our Floor* Barrel Tastings
Wine Education: Sample great wine 'thieved' from the barrel at Merryvale. A unique wine country experience, the tasting also includes a second wine, usually an earlier vintage already bottled - a rare opportunity to taste how a wine evolves. Must be over 21 years of age. (*Spitting in the cellar drain trenches is perfectly acceptable in barrel tastings!) 1000 Main Street, St. Helena.
Fee: $7.00 (Free to club members!)
Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Tel.: 800.326.6069 x 439


By Appointment, minimum 10 people -- "Blend Your Own Merlot" At Rutherford Hill
Wine Education: "Blending in the Caves." This is a one-of-a-kind experience where you and your friends or colleagues become winemakers for a day! After your tour, your wine instructor will assist you with important considerations. Then, blend your own Merlot - even bottle it and take it home! Call the winery for more information.
Fee: Varies
Time: By Appointment, Reservations Required
Tel.: 707.963.1871 ext.218


Year Round -- The Land and People of the Napa Valley at the Napa Valley Museum
Exhibition: The exhibit focuses on the unique environment and fascinating history of the Napa region. Areas of interest include: Napa County, geography, geology, Wappo Native Americans, Mexican Rancho Days, Pioneers and Settlers, Chinese, Ranching, Farming, Viticulture, Wine, Mining, Transportation, and Hot Spring Resorts. 55 Presidents Circle, Yountville, CA.
Fee: Adults $4.50, Seniors, $3.50, children 7-17, $2.50, Under 7, Free
Time: 10 a.m - 5 p.m.
Tel.: 707.944.0500


Daily, by appointment -- The Art of The Blend at Franciscan
Wine Education: Learn the magic that our winemakers use to create Magnificat, our proprietary blend that each year is the highest expression of our vineyards and the vintage. In this hands-on seminar you'll play winemaker, creating your own blend with five classic Bordeaux varietals produced from our Oakville Estate. 1178 Galleron Road Hwy 29 at Galleron Road St. Helena, CA
Fee: $25
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., by appointment only
Tel.: 800.529.WINE


Every Monday -- Robert Mondavi Winery The Taste of Wine
Wine Education: This two-hour long formal tasting will take you on a journey through your palate. You will learn to taste wine with care in order to appreciate its quality; to submit it to examination by your senses; to try and understand it by discovering its various characters and putting them into words. You will be able to "read" a wine by appreciating its visual aspect, evaluate its aromas and flavors as well as experience its mouthfeel. Understanding a wine is to savor it. Limited to 10 guests. Robert Mondavi Winery is located on Highway 29 in Oakville. Advanced reservations are required
Fee: $75 per person, limited to 10 guests.
Time: 11 a.m.
Tel.: 888.766.6328


Monday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday -- The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone - Cooking Demonstrations
Food & Wine Education: Cooking demonstrations last approximately one hour. Included are recipes, video presentation and tasting of the prepared item. Held in the DeBaun Theater at the CIA in St. Helena.
Fee: $15
Time: Mon. & Fri. 1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Tel.: 707.967.2320


Every Tuesday - Saturday -- Tours of the di Rosa Preserve
Exhibition: Located on 217 scenic acres in the Carneros region of Napa Valley, the di Rosa Preserve: Art & Nature houses nearly 2,300 works of art in all media by more than 900 artists from Northern California in its three contemporary galleries. 5200 Carnernos Hwy 121, Napa CA
Fee: $10 / $15
Time: 9:30a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tel.: 707.226.5991 x25


Friday - Sunday -- Wine Blending Workshop at Copia
Wine Education: Take home a bottle of wine and wonderful memories from this hands-on workshop. Using selected varietals and working with our professional staff, you'll create a custom blend of wine, bottle and cork it, and finish with a personalized label signed by you, the winemaker! 500 First St., Napa
Fee: $50 (includes admission)/$40 members
Time: 2:45 p.m.
Tel.: 888.51.COPIA


May 4 - October 27 -- Goosecross Estate Winegrowing Tour
Wine Education: This tour takes you into our beautiful 10 acre estate vineyard for an up-close and personal look at the growing conditions and management techniques essential for producing world class wine. Your tour includes a brief visit to the winery to explore the way winemaking techniques further influence quality and character. This 1.5 hour tour concludes with a private, al fresco tasting of Goosecross Cellars wines to complete your experience. Our tour is offered Friday mornings at 10:30 and Saturday afternoons at 2:30 from May through October. 1119 State Lane, Yountville, CA
Fee: $20
Time: Friday 10:30 a.m. & Satursday 2:30 p.m.
Tel.: 707.944.1986


Every Friday -- Napa Valley Wine Train Vista Dome Vintners Luncheon Series
Food & Wine Education: This gourmet dining excursion features a special Guest Vintner who 'joins forces' with our Chef, Kelly Macdonald, to specially pair their unique talents and further provide guests an opportunity to have fun, and learn at the same time. Call for reservations. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $140
Time: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Tel.: 800.427.4124


Two Fridays per Month -- Napa Valley Wine Train Murder Mystery Dinner
Performing Arts, Dining: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre features a complete five-course gourmet dinner aboard the lavishly restored 1915 Pullman dining and lounge cars, with actors attired in 1915 era costumes. Cocktails and wine are available at an additional price and are subject to service charge and sales tax. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $135
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tel.: 800.427.4124 

 
2nd Weekend of the Month -- Hess Collection Cellar Door Red Weekends
Celebration: The Hess Collection opens its original barrel chai for the public to fill commemorative jugs with a blended red wine from its Mount Veeder vineyards. The event recalls the 19th century origins of the winery as an exotic mountain resort in the Napa Redwoods, when Mount Veeder was a major tourist destination. 4411 Redwood Road Napa, CA
Fee: Initial bottle $18, refills $15
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tel.: 707.255.1144


Daily -- Mumm Cuvee Napa Photo Finish
Museums & Exhibitions: The Mumm Cuvee Napa "Private Collection" Gallery exhibits Matthew Adams'collection of his grandfather Ansel Adams' photographs. Matthew has graciously loaned Mumm twenty-seven original, signed prints from the renowned "Museum Collection" of acclaimed photographer, Ansel Adams. 8445 Silverado Trail North, St. Helena.
Fee: Free
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tel.: 707.967.7700


Once a month -- Napa Valley Wine Train Vista Dome Moonlight Escapade Dinner
Food & Wine Education: Dine in "elevated elegance" under the full moon with a 5-course specially crafted menu, welcome glass of champagne and an option for (2) glasses of private label Napa Valley Wine Train Chardonnay, Merlot or Cabernet bottled by Raymond Cellars. 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA
Fee: $130
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tel.: 800.427.4124


First Saturday of the Month -- Saturday Opera Night
Live Music, Performing Arts: Each Opera Night is unique, as vocalists who come to the Conservatory range in experience from student to diva. Tickets are available at the door when they open for general seating at 7:30. Complimentary tapas, wine, and mineral water are offered at intermission. Jarvis Conservatory is located at 1711 Main Street, near downtown Napa.
Fee: $15
Time: 8 p.m.
Tel.: 707.255.5445 

Fourth Saturday of Every Month - Twighlight Tasting & Dinner at Round Pond Winery
Food and wine lovers! A gourmet experience awaits you. Beginning with a tour of our winery, your night continues with a wine tasting, followed by a multi-course dinner inspired by the bounty of the season and paired with an array of voluptuous Round Pond wines. 48-hours notice for cancellations.
Fee: $175
Time: 8 p.m.
Tel.: 888.302.2575