California

See also:

• Recreation: Food: Drink: Wine: Guides and Directories: United States: California  (23)
• Recreation: Food: Drink: Wine: United States: California  (891)

Carmel Valley Wine Festival - - Annual Carmel Valley Wine Festival October 5-7, 2001 offers ticket and event information.

A Celebration of Wine - - Central California event held annually in June. Lists and links to participating wineries and restaurants, details of auction items, and map to Coombs' Riverbend Ranch.

Home Winemakers Classic - - Annual event in Napa Valley with tastings of wine poured by dozens of home winemakers and silent auction of vintage wines.

Hospice du Rhône - - Large annual tasting held in May in Paso Robles, focusing on Rhone grape varieties. Features information for participants, registration forms, and pictures.

Long Beach Grand Cru - - A major West Coast wine tasting and competition held July and August 2001. More than 1,000 domestic and international wines.

Monterey Wine Country: Events - - Information and ticketing for several annual festivals: Wine Boot Camp, Great Wine Escape Weekend, Passport Weekend, and Winemakers' Celebration. Also has a local event calendar.

Monterey Wine Festival - - Wine tasting, events, tours, and more from over 90 participating wineries.

Mountain View Art and Wine Festival - - Held in Silicon Valley's epicenter, this multi-cultural celebration features 650 artists, premium wines and microbrews, international food, and non-stop music and entertainment.

San Diego International Wine Competition - - Annual competition for wines made anywhere. Entry information, staff, past results, and list of charities supported.

San Francisco International Wine Competition - - Held annually in June, attracting more than 3,500 entries. Features a list of winners, information about judges, rules, and a general overview.

Santa Barbara County Fair Wine Competition - - Provides information for consumers, wineries, and press about a contest for local products. Includes a participant list, past medal winners, and entry information.

A Taste of Redwood Valley - - Annual tasting event held in June in Mendocino County. Includes a list of participating wineries, a map, and contact information.

Wine In The Pines - - Wine in the Pines 2007, Pine Mountain Club, California featuring gourmet food, art show, live music, live wine auction and premium wines from Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

Winejudging.com - - Producer of The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Includes a list of winners, ticket information, judge biographies, and a competition history.