From the SF Beer Week extravaganza to a plethora of chocolate pairings, here’s what’s happening on the Bay Area’s wine, beer and cocktail scene in February and beyond.
SF Beer Week: Feb. 1-10, various Bay Area locations. Enjoy more than 900 beer-centric events at venues across the bay, from beer-unch to brewmaster dinners, IPA extravaganzas, sour festivals and more. Ticket prices vary. Find schedules and details at https://sfbeerweek.org.
Paint Night at Markham: 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 7, Markham Vineyards, 2812 St. Helena Highway North, St. Helena. Sip wine while you get creative at the easel. The event includes light bites, wine, a painting lesson and materials. $55. www.markhamvineyards.com/events/
Port, Wine & Chocolate Lovers Weekend: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 9-10, Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave., Clarksburg. Enjoy sweet treats, sparkling wine cocktails and culinary demos during the weekend festivities at this collection of more than a dozen wine-tasting rooms. $25-$45. http://oldsugarmill.com
Lodi Wine and Chocolate Weekend: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 9-10. Enjoy Lodi wines and chocolate treats at more than 50 participating wineries. $65. www.lodiwineandchocolate.com
Wine Country Distillery Festival: 12-4 p.m. Feb. 9, Sally Tomatoes, 1100 Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park. This inaugural festival celebrates local craft spirits distilleries. Sample libations and local food bites, and enjoy live music and a cocktail competition at this benefit for Sonoma County’s nonprofit Social Advocates for Youth. Tickets $10-$50. www.poppyandvine.life/winecountrydistilleryfestival
Celebration of Craft: 4-8 p.m. Feb. 9, Trumer Brewery, 1404 Fourth St., Berkeley. Unlimited tastings from 30 California breweries and dinner included with entry. $15-$60. https://bit.ly/2DedmDQ
Markham Vineyards Lobster Night: 5-8 p.m. Feb. 9. Markham Vineyards, 2812 St. Helena Highway North, St. Helena. Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, fresh Maine lobster and Markham wine. $125-$150. www.markhamvineyards.com/events/
Evening in the Vineyards Winter Concert Series: 6 p.m. Feb. 9 and 16, Las Positas Vineyards, 1828 Wetmore Road, Livermore. Enjoy live music by Bay Area musicians, along with wine tasting and dinner. $5-$18 www.laspositasvineyards.com
Barrel Tasting and New Release Party: 6-9:30 p.m. Feb. 9, V Sattui Winery, 1111 White Lane, St. Helena. Taste more than 60 different wines, visit the food stations and listen to live music. $105-$115. www.vsattui.com
Via Amore 2019: 8-11 p.m. Feb. 9, Rock Wall Wine Company, 2301 Monarch St., Suite 300, Alameda. The winery will be filled with wine, food, rockin’ music, photo booths, local vendors and more. $30. www.rockwallwines.com/events
Barrel Room Yoga and Wine: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 12 and March 19, McGrail Vineyards and Winery, 5600 Greenville Road, Livermore. Relax, unwind and enjoy yoga and wine. $25-$30. www.mcgrailvineyards.com
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting: 1-4 p.m. Feb. 16, Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd., San Francisco. Over 1,500 wineries submitted more than 5,000 wines to this competition. Sample the winning sips, talk to winemakers and sample charcuterie, cheeses and desserts. Tickets $55 and up. http://winejudging.com/public-tasting/event-tickets/
Annual Barrel Tasting: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 1-3 and March 8-10, Wine Road, Northern Sonoma County. Sample wines from the barrel at 100 wineries, talk to winemakers and explore the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. Tickets are $40-$50, designated driver is $5. www.wineroad.com/events/barrel-tasting/
Evening of Wishes: 6:30 p.m. March 22, The Ritz Carlton, 600 Stockton St., San Francisco. Cocktail reception featuring local wines, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. The evening continues with a three-course dinner paired with fine wines for each course. Round out the night with entertainment by local wish kids and a live auction. $500-$1,000. www.eveningofwishessf.com
Bay Area Brew Fest: Noon-4 p.m. and 5:30-8:30 p.m. March 23, Pier 35, 1454 The Embarcadero, San Francisco. Sample fare from 70 breweries plus food trucks, DJ entertainment, a photo booth and more. $45-$60. www.bayareabrewfestival.com
Livermore Barrels, Bottles and Brews: Noon-4:30 p.m. March 23-24, participating Livermore Valley wineries. Start the day with two wine country brunches, then sample wine straight from the barrel and chat with winemakers at more than 30 Livermore Valley wineries. $45-$65. www.lvwine.org.
Napa Chocolate & Wine: 3-6 p.m. March 24, Meritage Resort & Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa. More than 30 local wineries and chocolatiers are participating in this benefit for Napa kids. Enjoy music by JourneyDay’s Take Flight, as Meritage chefs serve charcuterie and savories. $60-$70. www.napachocolateandwine.com
Bacon and Beer Classic: 2-5 p.m. April 13, Avaya Stadium, 1123 Coleman Ave., San Jose. Enjoy more than 100 craft beers along with more than 30 bacon-inspired dishes, live music, games and a bacon-eating contest. $59-$125. http://bit.ly/2DrZ02B
Passport to Dry Creek Valley: 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 27-29, 40 wineries in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County and Healdsburg. Featuring tastings and food pairings from national and local Sonoma County chefs. $25-$175. Tickets available Feb. 1. www.drycreekvalley.org