Discover the Wines of Nova Scotia Fall Festival will be held from September 4 to October throughout Nova Scotia. Wine tastings, grape stomps, gourmet dinners, cooking classes and food pairing events. More than 35 venues and 10,000 visitors. Admission varies by event. For information, call Christine White at 902-492-9291, ext. 115, e-mail marketing@winesofnovascotia.ca or visit http://www.winesofnovascotia.ca/whatsNew/tour2007/.

Shores of Erie International Wine Festival will be held September 06 at 2pm at Amherstburg, ON /Fort Malden National HIstoric Site of Canada in Amherstburg, ON. Our event runs from September 4-7, 2008. We feature a concert on Thursday evening (last year Cowboy Junkies and Ron Sexsmith) and Friday through Sunday we operate a wine festival featuring the 13 wineries of the Lake Erie North Shore. We also have 23 restaurant participants and a demo kitchen along with entertainment Admission is $13. For information, call Kelly O''rourke at 519-730-1001, e-mail info@soewinefestival.com or visit http://www.soewinefestival.com.

Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival Dinners will be held from September 9 to October 21 starting at 5:30 at DesBarres Manor Inn in Guysborough, Nova Scotia. Every Tuesday from September 9th until October 21st, DesBarres Manor Inn Chef Shaun Zwarun and Cellar Keeper Audrey Firth are hosting a special fall Nova Scotia wine dinner. Dinner will begin with a Taste of Nova Scotia reception with Audrey discussing how to match Nova Scotia vintages with local cuisine followed by Chef Shaun's special five course seasonal tasting menu paired with a flight of Nova Scotia wine. Cost is $60. For information, call Douglas Anweiler at 902-533-2099, e-mail danweiler@williamsmoorecapital.com or visit http://www.desbarresmanor.com/packages.

Introduction to Wine Tasting will be held from September 10 to October 01 at 6:30 - 9:30 pm at Divino Wine Studio in Ottawa, ON. This 4-week course delivers all the basic information you need to appreciate wine and food either at home or in a restaurant. You will be tutored on the effective use of all five senses as you develop your own tasting skills.
All 4 classes feature a dinner, an easy-to-follow lecture and a guided tasting in a relaxed and stylish environment. Admission is $350 + tax. For information, call Antonio Mauriello at 613-221-9760, e-mail info@divinowinestudio.com or visit http://www.divinowinestudio.com.

Bobcaygeon Wine & Food Festival will be held September 13 from 12 noon to 7:30 pm at Kawartha Settlers' Village in Bobcaygeon, Ontario. This a tasting festival of Ontario and international wines, beers & foods from local caterers & restaurants. The venue is a restored village of buildings from the 1800s. Visitors will also be able to enjoy several seminars, partcipate in a silent auction & watch artists at work. Admission is $12 per person. Proceeds go to Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of Commerce & Kawartha Settlers' Village. It is a charitable organization & money raised helps with the administration of the village & ongoing maintenance. For information, call Margaret Kupusa at 705-738-2202, e-mail mkupusa@sympatico.ca or visit http://www.bobcaygeonwinefestival.com.

Viva Mexico! Hands-on Cooking Class at DiVino Wine Studio will be held September 13 10:30 am - 1:30 pm at Divino Wine Studio in Ottawa, ON. Celebrate Mexico's Independence with Chef Maria Amalia Garza from The Cultural Kitchen in this hands-on class. The patriotic menu features Chile de Uña (tomatillo chipotle relish), Queso con Tomate al Tequila (gooey melted cheese with tomatoes, onions and tequila), Tinga Poblana (spicy shredded chicken Puebla style), Frijoles Veracruzanos (refried beans, Veracruz style) and Mangos Flameados al Tequila (tequila flambeed mangos over ice cream). Admission is $95.00 + tax. For information, call Antonio Mauriello at 613-221-9760, e-mail info@divinowinestudio.com or visit http://www.divinowinestudio.com.

The First Annual Whine, Dine and Silent Auction will be held September 27 at Le Kaprice in Kapuskasing, Ontario. Ontario Wine Guy Enterprises and Animal Rescue of Kapuskasing are joining forces to help raise money for the animals of the Kapuskasing area who have been abused and mistreated. Our first event will be a wine & food pairing held at Le Kaprice Fine Dining Restaurant featuring food from their chef Mylene and the wines of Peninsula Ridge Estate Winery, Pillitteri Estates Winery, Smith & Wilson Estate Wines and Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery. Admission is $50 per person. Proceeds go to Animal Rescue of Kapuskasing, a non-profit, all volunteer group that was formed in 2000 and whose sole purpose is to help abandoned, neglected or abused animals in the Kapuskasing area. They receive no help from any government institution or the OSPCA so 100% of their funds come from fundraising - like this event - or through donations. For information, call Patricia Dinsmore at 705-335-4935 (after 6pm), e-mail patricia@ontariowineguy.com or visit http://www.ontariowineguy.com.

A Celebration of Cultures Wine Gala 2008 will be held November 8 from 6:30 pm - 11:00 p.m. at Capitol Centre 150 Main St. E in North Bay , Ontario . Come enjoy drink selections from cellars of the world, expert advice, vintages and brews from specialty beer, whiskey, liqueurs, scotch and martini bar. There will also be auctions and jazz music to listen and dance to. Admission is $75 before Sept 15 after Sept 15 $100 and VIP Pass is $200. For information, call Judy Park at 705-474-1944 ext. 226, e-mail winegalacoordinator@capitolcentre.ca or visit http://www.capitolcentre.ca.

For a current listing of events hosted by the National Capital Sommelier Guild visit http://www.sommelierguild.com/events/upcoming_events.html

Summer Wine Fest & Marketplace will be held August 10 from 12 noon to 5 pm at Columbia Winery in Woodinville, WA. Taste our lastest wine releases, shop from exclusive merchants and listen to the upbeat rhythms of Todo Es on the patio! Discounts will be offered in the wine shop during the event. Admission includes a logo glass. Admission is $10 plus tax. For information, call Diana Yeck at 425-482-7348, e-mail diana.yeck@ascentiawineestates.com or visit http://www.washingtoncellarclub.com.

Feeling terroir. A surprise luncheon at El Coro Block will be held August 23 11am - 3pm at 5875 Lakeville Hwy in Petaluma, CA. Enjoy a fabulous luncheon at our star gazing site amidst El Coro Block, where we will be surrounded with our wines and a majestic view of The Petaluma Gap. Admission is $70. Club Member $60. For information, call Scott Jordan at 707-7652117, e-mail sjordan@kellerestate.com or visit http://www.kellerestate.com.

Sonoma Vineyard Walk will be held from August 24 to August 28 at 10:00 am in Santa Rosa, California. Five-day walking tour of Sonoma County vineyards including accommodations, meals, wine tastings, and inside access to key Sonoma grape growers and vintners. This is an excellent chance to enjoy beautiful Sonoma while staying active on vacation. Admission is $1900. For information, call Allan Wright at 888-758-8687, e-mail allan@zephyradventures.com or visit http://www.ZephyrAdventures.com/locations_Sonoma_Wine_Tour.htm.

Sonoma Wine Country Weekend will be held from August 29 to August 31 in Healdsburg, California. All of Sonoma County's 13 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) such as the famed Russian River Valley, Carneros and Alexander Valley, prominent local chefs and artisan companies, will come together in one central location for an action-packed weekend including a main tasting event at MacMurray Ranch (normally closed to the public) featuring over 110 wineries and 60 chefs from the region. Also on tap for guests will be winemaker lunches and dinners, where guests can meet the actual winemakers in an intimate setting normally reserved for those in the industry only, and the exciting Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction renowned for its wild themes and winemaker skits. Admission is $150 General Admission; Winery Lunches: $75; Winery Dinners: $160; Har. Proceeds go to Sonoma Wine Country Weekend if hosted by the Sonoma County Vintners and the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers, and proceeds directly benefit local charities for students, children, farm workers and people in need. For information, call Kylie Garrett at 707-522-5842, e-mail kylie@calhounwine.com or visit http://www.sonomawinecountryweekend.com.

Napa Valley Grapegrowers Inaugural Harvest STOMP Evening Celebration will be held September 6 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Round Pond Estate in Rutherford, CA. Kick up your heels with the Napa Valley Grapegrowers at the inaugural Harvest STOMP evening celebration. Enjoy local, exhibition-style cuisine, dancing, great bands, an instant cellar raffle, a live auction and incredible wine. Meet Napa Valley's most notable grapegrowers pouring wines made from their own vineyards. Admission is $100. Proceeds will fund education and outreach programs for the organization’s 500 Napa County grape growers and associate businesses. For information, call Larissa Mccullum at 707-944-8311, e-mail larissa@mgpr.com or visit http://www.harveststomp.com.

Culinary Getaway in Napa Valley will be held from September 12 to September 14 in Napa Valley, CA. Join us in Napa Valley for a Culinary Getaway where we will cook together in a spectacular setting using the finest in fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. During our Getaway, we will taste artisan cheeses, learn about sea salts and chocolate and dine in some of the finest restaurants and private settings. We will taste exceptional wines and experience the local culture in beautiful Napa Valley. Groups are kept small to ensure unique, personal experiences. Admission is $1200 per person for double-occupancy. For information, call Sherry Page at 415-518-7107, e-mail sherry@culinarygetaways.com or visit http://www.culinarygetaways.com/getaways/?g=napaWeekend.

Keller Estate Harvest Dinner will be held September 27 5:30pm - 8pm at 5875 Lakeville Hwy in Petaluma, CA. With harvest well on its way, we take a break and thank Mother Nature for her work. Join us as we celebrate harvest in style. We will be tasting the juice and young wines from the 2008 vintage. Admission is $70 per person. Club Members $60.. For information, call Scott Jordan at 707-7652117, e-mail sjordan@kellerestate.com or visit http://www.kellerestate.com/events/index.htm.

Taste of Petaluma will be held September 27 from 11:30am - 4:30pm in Petaluma, CA. Embark on a culinary journey of our finest restaurants, wineries, breweries and food purveyors. Admission is $35 in advance, $40 day of event. Proceeds go to Cinnabar Theater, celebrating 35 years of live community theater in Sonoma County. For information, call Trudee Herman at 707-763-8920, e-mail trudee@tasteofpetaluma.org or visit http://www.CinnabarTheater.org.

Martin & Weyrich Winery's Italian Cars & Food Celebrazione will be held October 18 from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Martin & Weyrich's Villa Toscana in Paso Robles, California. Twilight in Tuscany at the luxurious 5-Star Villa Toscana.
Featuring Café Roma, San Luis Obispo, California.
Ferraris & Flat Iron Steak Maseratis, Manicotti & Marsala (Chicken) Lamborghinis & Lasagna (Meat & Vegetarian) Quattro of Salads, Passed Bruschetta, Desserts (Cheeses, Fruits & Cookies) Live Music by Oasis & more! Admission is $90pp for wine club members, $120pp for non-members. For information, call Maura Osbourn at 805-238-2520, e-mail mosbourn@martinweyrich.com or visit http://www.martinweyrich.com/events/winery_events.php.

Martin & Weyrich Winery's Italian Family Celebrazione will be held from October 18 to October 19 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm at Martin & Weyrich's Tasting Room in Paso Robles, California. Live Music, grape stomp, barrel samples, wine specials, PIZZA & more. Cooking Demonstration with Villa Toscana’s Executive Chef, Richard Graham: $30/person, $15/person for club members. For information, call Maura Osbourn at 805-238-2520, e-mail mosbourn@martinweyrich.com or visit http://www.martinweyrich.com/events/winery_events.php.

Seattle Food and Wine Experience will be held from October 25 to October 26 from 11 am - 7pm at Qwest Field and Event Center in Seattle, WA. Over 800 wines from around the globe, gourmet foods, demonstration kitchen, World Wine Challenge, "eco" lounge featuring organic wines and food. Admission is $44. Proceeds go to Heroes for the Homeless, committed to making a difference in the lives of those without housing by offering food, a hot beverage, clothing, hygiene products, outdoor survival supplies, and information on how to get social service assistance. For information, call Bonnie Raffo at 206-697-4512, e-mail bonnie@exploregreatwine.com or visit http://www.seattlefoodandwineexperience.com.

The Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert will be held from November 6-9 in Palm Desert, CA. A four-day celebration attracting thousands of art and culinary enthusiasts from across California and around the country each year to enjoy the very best in art, food and wine education and hospitality. The event features food and wine tastings and competitions, wine pairing dinners, celebrity chef demonstrations, culinary seminars, art, music, shopping and golf - all nestled in Southern California's beautiful Coachella Valley. Already scheduled to appear are David Rosengarten, Rick Tramonto, Ina Pinkney, The Hearty Boys and Tommy Tang – with many more still to come. Admission varies by event. For information, call Tiffany Greco at 866-96-TASTE, e-mail tgreco@kempersports.com or visit http://www.artoffoodandwine.com.

Wine Down Main Street will be held November 7 from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. on Main Street in Franklin, TN. Just 20 miles south of Nashville, more than 30 shops play host to wines from around the world. Participants receive a booklet listing the wines and descriptions and a commemorative wine glass. Taste wines, shop, sample food from area restaurants, listen to music from many live acts and enjoy all for a good cause. Proceeds from this event go to the Boys & Girls Club of Franklin/Williamson County in Tennessee. Admission is $75 per person. For information, call Phyllis Hyland at 615-599-9706, e-mail phyhyland@gmail.com or visit http://www.winedownmainstreet.com.

Food, Fitness and Spa Getaway to Napa Valley will be held from March 22 to March 27 in Napa Valley, California. Join us in Napa Valley for a Culinary Getaway that is focused on food, fitness and spa. During our week, we will cook healthy meals together using the finest in fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. We will focus on light exercise each day, such as a custom exercise class or long walks through the vineyards. We will explore the local shops and markets, taste local olive oils, cheeses and wines. We will also have a massage in a beautiful local spa. Groups are kept small to ensure intimate, personal experiences. Admission is $3000 per person, based on double-occupancy. For information, call Sherry Page at 415-518-7107, e-mail sherry@culinarygetaways.com or visit http://www.culinarygetaways.com/getaways/?g=napaFoodFitness.

Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest will be held from May 8 to May 10 in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Official Wine Festival of Kentucky. Grape Growers Barbeque on Thursday; Wine Social, Dinner & Dance on Friday, and outdoor festival on Saturday. Ricado Ullrich of Chile's Vina La Rosa vineyards will be pouring his wines in the International Tent. For information, call Jeff Mcdanald at 859-396-0301, e-mail mcdanald1@insightbb.com or visit http://www.kywineandvine.com.

Santa Monica Farmers Market 25th Anniversary Dinner will be held April 15 6-10pm at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. We are celebrating 25 years of the Original farmers market in Santa Monica. 21 Top Los Angeles chefs will be paired with farmers and serve small plates, dinner and dessert made with the farm fresh ingredients they often use in their restaurants. Food will be paired with wines being donated from many wineries and importers from around the world. Admission is $100. Proceeds go to Southland Farmers Market Association.
Benfits the farmers For information, call Dave Rubell at 310 -441-1840, e-mail chefdr11@earthlink.net.

Edgefield uncorked! 2007 will be held September 29 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Nashville, TN. Edgefield Uncorked! features artisan wines, gourmet foods, and entertainment. Wines from Terry Theise, The Wine Shoppe, Billington Imports and more, as well as gourmet foods provided by Alexander's Catering and local artisan foods including breads, cheeses and other delicacies from Provence Breads and Cafe, the Turnip Truck, Kenny's Cheeses and Chef Laura Button of Journey to Bliss Raw Foods, as well as hand-made sweets from the Nashville Toffee Company, Toney's Naturals and Matilda’s Fine Foods. Admission is $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Proceeds go to historic preservation and three Nashville organizations serving Nashville-area children: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), East Nashville Hope Exchange and Warner Elementary School. For information, call Jennifer Hagan-dier at 615-423-5824, e-mail jennifer@edgefielduncorked.com or visit http://www.edgefielduncorked.com.

World Sauvignon Congress 2008 will be held from August 26 to August 29 in Graz, Austria. Scientists and professionals from all over the world dedicating their expertise to the grape variety Sauvignon Blanc will come together to exchange their experiences and discuss the latest scientific findings. Some 25 top presenters will cover all aspects of the Sauvignon Blanc grape, for instance the influence of soil and climate (Mike Trought from the Marlborough Wine Research Centre), various viniculture methods for improving quality (Richard Smart, Australia), clone research (Laurent Audeguin, France), development of aroma (Denis Dubourdieu, Bordeaux University), volatile thiols (Chris Winefield, Lincoln University, New Zealand) as well the analysis of consumer trends in different parts of the world by leading wine critics. Admission is € 820 excl. VAT. For information, call Elisabeth Gruber at +43 -664 6025 961419, e-mail e.gruber@wine-partners.at or visit http://www.worldsauvignon.com.

Food & Wine Tour of Provence will be held from October 4 to October 10 in Cabrieres d'Avignon, Vaucluse, France. Enjoy the food and wines of the Southern Rhone during a week-long stay in a unique Provencal village. Cookings lessons from a Michelin-starred chef, private professional tasting at Chateau du Beaucastel and visits to other wineries in Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras. When not wine touring or eating in some of the best restaurants of the region, there is time to relax and enjoy the village, or slip in a game of golf or a bike ride. The cost is 2900 Euros. For information, call Lana Quinn at 604-505-6290, e-mail info@lavieenroseprovence.com or visit http://www.lavieenroseprovence.com.

Culinary Getaway to Provence will be held from October 5-11 in Provence, France. Join Sherry Page for a Culinary Getaway to Provence. During the Getaway, we will explore the food, history and culture of this area of France. We will visit the markets, restaurants and quaint towns of the region. We will tour vineyards and caves and have special tastings. We will dine in some of the finest local restaurants and private settings. We will cook together with a French chef, tour an olive mill and learn about sea salts and chocolates. We welcome singles, couples, friends, family. Admission is $3500 per person, based on double occupancy. For information, call Sherry Page at 415-518-7107, e-mail sherry@culinarygetaways.com or visit http://www.culinarygetaways.com/getaways/provence/?g=provenceCulinaryWeek.

South Africa Hiking Wine Adventure & Safari will be held from October 10-18 in Johannesburg, South Africa. This tour starts with a three day Safari in Kruger National Park. We then migrate into wine country starting with Stellenbosch and then the cooler temperatures of the Elgin Valley giving us a great perspective on the biodiversity in the region. Admission is $3200 plus $560 for internal flights. Contact us at info@zephyradventures.com or 888.758.8687 for details. Admission is $3200. For information, call Reno Walsh at 888-758.8687, e-mail reno@zephyradventures.com or visit http://www.zephyradventures.com/locations_South_Africa_Wine_Tour.htm.

Italy Fall 2008 will be held from October 17 to October 26 in Rome, Italy. A wonderful 10-day journey of Tuscany and Piemonte through gentle hills, vineyards, sea cliffs, and Alpine views organized by DiVino Wine Studio and Think Travel, both based in Ottawa, Ontario. The tour is packed with exciting activities such as visits to wineries and educational wine tastings, olive oil seminars and tastings, cooking classes and much more. The tour starts in Rome and ends in Florence and does not include air travel so you can join in from anywhere in the world and easily extend your stay to visit these marvelous capitals of art, fashion and culture. Tour leader is Antonio Mauriello. Learn about culture, good food and unforgettable wines. The cost is $3,650. For information, call Antonio Mauriello at 613-221-9760, e-mail info@divinowinestudio.com or visit http://www.divinowinestudio.com/wine_tours.html.

Truffle Getaway in Provence will be held from January 25 to January 31 in Provence, France. Join us for a fun and unique experience in Provence as we focus on the king of truffles, the black melanosporum. During our week together, we will go on a truffle hunt with dogs, visit a truffle market, cook truffle meals together, explore the wines of the region, go behind the scenes in local restaurants, visit the local villages and markets and learn about the history and culture of this beautiful region of Provence. We will meet local sommeliers, winery and wine cave owners and learn directly from them about the wines of Provence and of the Rhone Valley. Groups are kept small to ensure intimate, personal experiences. Admission is $4,000 per person, based on double-occupancy. For information, call Sherry Page at 415-518-7107, e-mail sherry@culinarygetaways.com or visit http://www.culinarygetaways.com/getaways/provence/?g=provenceTruffleWeek.

Culinary Getaway in Paris will be held from April 27 to May 1 in Paris, France. Join us in Paris, France, as we explore the culinary treasures of this amazing city. We will cook together with accomplished French chefs, explore the markets and gourmet shops, taste cheeses, nut oils, chocolates, olive oils and wines. We will dine in some of the finest restaurants, private settings and local bistros. Groups are kept small to ensure intimate, personal experiences. Admission is $3,000 per person, based on double occupancy. For information, call Sherry Page at 415-518-7107, e-mail sherry@culinarygetaways.com or visit http://www.culinarygetaways.com/getaways/paris/?g=parisWeek.

Mediteranian Wine Cruise will be held from May 2 to May 15 departing from Rome, Italy. European Wine Cruise aboard Celebrity new "Solstice" starting in Rome for 2 days, and then travelling to Santorini, Mykanos, Athens, overnight in Istanbul, Rhodes, Naples, 2 days at sea, lectures and wine tasting aboard ship, and private tour in Santorini of Winery. Price includes air, cruise, taxes, hotels, private tours in Rome and Santorini, lectures etc. Ocala Orchards will be hosting event and offering endless activities for everyone. Admission is Starting at $4646.00 per person inclusive. For information, call Virginia Patten at 905-391-2008, e-mail vpatten@cruiseshipcenters.com or visit http://www.virginiapattenbrooklin.cruiseshipcenters.ca.

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