The River Terrace Inn, Napa Valley proudly features the following Napa Valley events
(July 24 through August 3, 2008) The Wine Country Film Festival
This popular roving festival takes place outdoors in spectacular settings and in select theaters and venues in Napa and Sonoma Valleys, Ca.
(January 27 through March 31, 2008) 2008 Mustard Festival
Celebrate the food, wine, art, and the rich, unique agricultural and cultural bounty of the Napa Valley!
The Mustard Festival offers a full palette of food, wine, art, entertainment, and cultural
activities staged throughout the world-famous grape growing region when fields, vineyards, and
hillsides are vibrant with wild mustard in bloom.
(May 27 through May 31, 2008) Carneros Heritage Fest
Mark your calendars for the 3rd ANNUAL CARNEROS HERITAGE FEST on May 31. The Carneros Wine Alliance will host a celebration of the wines, heritage and distinctive qualities of the Carneros region’s products, culture and character. The Fest will feature the Carneros Lamb BBQ, tastings of Carneros Wine Alliance Premium and Ultra Premium Wines, a young chef competition, musical entertainment, sheepherding and falconry demonstrations, vineyard tours, environmental and sustainable agriculture exhibits. Pairings of Carneros wines with innovative lamb dishes and menus that reflect the unique flavor of this region will also be featured.
Ongoing:
First Saturday of the Month (8 pm) -- Saturday Opera Night
Live Music, Performing Arts: The first Saturday of the month is a chance to hear vocal talents from all
over the Bay Area sing their favorite arias at the Jarvis Conservatory while being accompanied by our
wonderful pianist. Join us for a fun, informal evening and enjoy complimentary wine and tapas at
intermission. We are located at 1711 Main Street. (707) 255.5445
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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. (707) 963.1871 ext.218
Every Second Sunday of the month (1 - 5 pm) -- New Orleans/ Dixieland Jazz
Live Music: Each month a different band will perform three-40 minute sets. Between sets, jammers
(aka local musicians) will perform. Also hear the DixieCats, a youth band. Dance on a large dance
floor or just sit back and enjoy! Sponsored by the Napa Valley Dixieland Jazz Society. At the Elks
Lodge, 2840 Soscol Avenue, Napa. (707) 226.5285 or (707) 258.8774
Every Monday Evening (4 - 6 pm) -- ”Under The Radar Tasting“ at Back Room Wines
Partake in Back Room Wines' Ultra-Casual Under the Radar Tasting every Monday. Owner Daniel Dawson
pours four wines each Monday that he, too, wants to learn more about. This is an unbelievable
education and value. Wines can be from anywhere in the world. Back Room Wines is at 974 Franklin St.
(at First St.) in Downtown Napa. (707) 226.1378, Toll Free (877) 322.2576
Click here for information about the Sonoma Valley Film Festival.
Daily -- Beringer Vineyards:
Beringer Introduction Tour, Wine & Cheese, Taste of Beringer Tour, Reserve Tasting by Appointment,
Wine and Food In Balance, Vintage Legacy Tour, and Historic District Tours.
2000 Main St, St. Helena, CA. (707) 963.8989 ext. 2222.
Every third Sunday of the month (3 - 5:30 pm)-- Renaissance Tea at the Cedar Gables Inn
Come for a relaxing afternoon of Old English Ambience and charm with Specialty teas, elegant
sandwiches, scones, and sweet petit fours. Seating is limited. Reservations are required. Ages 12 and
up. 486 Coombs St., Napa, CA. (707) 224.7969
Every Third Thursday (6- 9 pm) -- Napa Riverfront - Art and Entertainment on the River
An evening of live music, wine, food, special art exhibits and more spotlights over 35 top-rated
restaurants, boutique wine tasting rooms, fine art galleries, and gourmet/specialty shops along the
revitalized Napa River in downtown Napa. Come discover the Riverfront District - where the Napa Valley
begins. Call for more information. (707) 253.8300
Ongoing Third Saturday of Each Month (2 pm) -- A Bacchanalian History of Wine Seen Through 4,000 Years of Art
A fascinating, humorous and informative multi-media presentation at Clos Pegase Winery, Calistoga. (707)
942.4981
Ongoing Wednesdays (4 pm- dusk) -- Yountville Farmers' Market
Seasonal fresh fruits & vegetables, organic produce, entertainment, gourmet foods, wine tastings
& chef demonstrations. Held in the parking lot in front of Compadre's Bar & Grill, Yountville.
(707) 257.8481 Barbara.
Click here for information about Races & Events at Infineon Raceway.
Daily -- The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone - Cooking Demonstrations
Fridays & Mondays at 1:30 and 3:30 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM .
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. (707) 967.2320
Second Saturday of Every Month (1 - 5 pm) -- Come Spit on our Floor* Barrel Tastings
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. (800) 326.6069 x 439
Ongoing Sundays (Begins at dusk) -- Pictures in the Park
Outdoor summer film festival on Sunday nights for nine consecutive weeks in Veteran's Park on Main
Street, Napa. Proceeds support the Napa Valley Film Academy and the Uptown Theatre restoration project.
July 9th - September 3rd. (707) 256.0150 or (707) 224.6633
Every Friday (11 am) -- Robert Mondavi, The Art of Cabernet
This two-hour session focuses solely on Cabernet Sauvignon, arguably the greatest red wine variety in
the world. You will learn about the history, farming and gentle winemaking techniques that produce top
quality Cabernet from America's premier growing region - the Napa Valley. This experience will provide
you with an understanding of the complexity of producing a world class wine. Afterwards, there will be
a vertical tasting of Robert Mondavi Cabernets. Limited to 8 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville.
Advanced reservations are required. (888) 766.6328
Every Saturday (10 am) -- Robert Mondavi, The Essence Tour & Tasting
This three-hour adventure explores the flavor profile of wine. Offered throughout the year, the Essence
Tour & Tasting unveils the mysteries of aromatic essences commonly associated with red and white
wines such as green apple, leather, peach, smoke, pineapple or oak. The tour and tasting focus on the
influences of soil, climate and the artful hand of the winemaker in developing the nuances of Robert
Mondavi wines. Limited to 8 persons. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are
required. Fee: $50. (888) 766.6328
Every Sunday (10 am)-- Robert Mondavi, Artisanal Cheese & Wine
The marriage of wine and cheese dates back before the Roman Empire. Just as gourmet foods have evolved
in the United States, so have exceptional handmade cheeses, which some feel are a natural complement to
handcrafted wine. This two-hour presentation begins with a tour of the winery to understand Robert
Mondavi's winemaking philosophy. Afterwards, you will sit down to enjoy a selection of local artisanal
cheeses served with our wines. You will taste both red and white wines with the cheeses and try some new
combinations that might surprise you. Limited to 10 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced
reservations are required. Fee: $50. (888) 766.6328
Every Monday (11 am) -- Robert Mondavi Winery The Taste of Wine
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: $65. (888)
766.6328
Every Thursday (10 am) -- Robert Mondavi, Celebrating California Food & Wine
Celebrating the California history of wine, this four-hour program begins with an educational tour of
the winery and surrounding vineyards, followed by a presentation on the history of California
winegrowing. After the presentation, we will serve you an elegant three-course luncheon in our Vineyard
Room, created by our winery chef to complement a variety of our Napa Valley and District wines.
Reservations are limited to 8 guests. Hwy 29, 1 mile north of Oakville. Advanced reservations are
required. (888) 766.6328
Click here for information about the Napa Valley Marathon.
Ongoing Year-Round (10 am - 5pm, Wednesday-Monday)-- California Wine Exhibit at the Napa Valley Museum
”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. Free Admission every Monday. (707)
944.0500
Every Saturday and Sunday Morning (10:30-12:30 pm) -- Merryvale's Weekend Wine Seminars
Recommended by Sunset magazine, Merryvale's wine seminars are a fun way to learn about balance in wine
while mapping your own palate. Held in the winery's beautiful 'Cask Room'. Includes a tour of the
historic winery. Reservations required. (Must be over 21 years of age.) (800) 326.6069 x 439.
Every Third Thursday (6-9 pm) -- Night on the Riverfront with Live Music - Cafe Society
Join Cafe Society for a celebration of the European cafe lifestyle with French wine and Hors d'oeuvres,
a digital tour of Paris, and Ron Brunswick's jazz guitar with a French accent. And local accordionist,
Steve Ventrello playing French accordion hits! Cafe Society is located at 1000 Main Street, Napa.
(707) 256.3237
Every first Friday of the month (5- 7 pm) -- First Fridays at Carneros Creek Winery
Join us on the First Fridays of every month for a chance to taste some of our award winning wines. Along
with an art exhibit by local artist and delectable treats provided by local artisans. 1285 Dealy Ln.,
Napa, CA. (707) 253.9463
Ongoing Saturdays (7:30 am - 12 pm) -- Napa Downtown Farmers Market at Copia
The farmers market is held in the South Parking Lot of Copia: The American Center for
Wine, Food & the Arts. Shoppers can begin their quest for the finest fresh fruits and vegetable
at 7:30 AM. The market ends at noon. This year shoppers will see many returning favorites as well as
some new faces at the market. (707) 265.5979
Every Third Thursday (6-9 pm) -- Napa Riverfront - Art and Entertainment on the River
An evening of live music, wine, food, special art exhibits and more spotlights over 35 top-rated
restaurants, boutique wine tasting rooms, fine art galleries, and gourmet/specialty shops along the
revitalized Napa River in downtown Napa. Come discover the Riverfront District - where the Napa Valley
begins. Call for more information. (707) 253.8300
Ongoing Saturdays (3-6 pm) -- Live Music at Domaine Chandon
Come enjoy summer afternoons with live music on The Terrace at Domaine Chandon. Savor the joy of sipping
sparkling or varietal wine and enjoy hors d'oeuvres with the backdrop of live music. Entertainment is
free of charge. For more information including a list of featured musicians call 707-944-2280.
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