Take an olive curing workshop, enjoy a wine country massage, or eat a delicious dish prepared by Wine Country chefs with local olive oils.

Choose from a variety of olive-related activities and events such as cooking demonstrations, Martini Madness, live comedy shows, and art exhibitions. Take advantage of seasonal savings at lodging, spas, wineries, and restaurants–there is something for everyone! Don't miss the Olive Festival Promotions


DECEMBER 2008  |    JANUARY 2009  |    FEBRUARY 2009 

Community Press of The Olive Press
Date TBA. 10am-3pm
Come on – come all! Bring us your small harvest and we will turn your olives into liquid gold! Or just come watch and enjoy a day of family fun! (707) 939-8900
24724 Arnold Dr. Sonoma 95476

www.theolivepress.com

Olive Bazaar at Buena Vista Winery

November 21-23, 2008.
10am-4pm
Sonoma Valley Olive projects and holiday sales for the gourmet food and wine lover. (707) 256-1472
18000 Old Winery Road, Sonoma 95476
www.buenavistacarneros.com

Estate Olive Oil Tasting and Pesto at VJB Vineyards & Cellars
Saturdays & Sundays in December
Sample our third press of Estate Olive Oil produced from Frantoio, Pendolino and Leccino olives (72 bottles produced). Try Owner/Executive Chef Maria Belmonte’s homemade Olive Pesto, a perfect sauce for pasta or an incredible topping for Crostini. Complimentary wine tasting with the mention of the Olive Festival! We produce just 4,000 cases annually which are sold exclusively from our Tasting Room, Estate Vineyards or through membership in Club Enoteca. (707) 833-2300
9077 Sonoma Hwy (Hwy 12), Kenwood CA 95452
www.vjbcellars.com

Tour & Taste at Sonoma Valley’s original and only THE OLIVE PRESS!
December 1-31st, 2008
Complimentary samples of our own Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Special discounts during the Sonoma Valley Olive Festival. (707) 939-8900
24724 Arnold Dr. Sonoma 95476
www.theolivepress.com

Olive Festival Martini at Amigos Grill & Cantina
December 1-31st, 2008
Come in and try our Grey Goose Martini served with a spicy Jalapeño stuffed Olive ~ Fish Tacos Chicken a la Ajillo or Camarones Diablo for wonderful Sonoran style Mexican cooking. (707) 939-0743
19315 Sonoma Highway Sonoma, CA 96576
www.amigoscantina.com

Cellar Door Tasting Room Complimentary Tasting
December 1-31st, 2008
Sonoma’s multi-winery tasting room offers a complimentary flight of wines selected from a list of our small production wines from our 5-winery partners. Open Daily. (707) 938-4466
1395 Broadway Sonoma 95476
www.sonomacellardoor.com

Tasting Room Sampling at Viansa Winery & Marketplace
December 1-31st, 2008
Viansa Winery & Marketplace is an ideal first or last stop on any wine country itinerary. We sample our estate grown olive oil, antipasti and olive tapenades daily. (800) 995-4740
25200 Arnold Dr (Hwy 121), Sonoma CA 95476
www.viansa.com

Blessing of the Olives at the Mission
December 6, 2008. 10am.
This beautiful, traditional ceremony at the Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma. Music, tradition, and refreshments. Free. See Photos From Last Year's Blessing
(707) 996-1090
East Spain St and 1st Street East, Sonoma Ca 9547

Open House & Olive Oil Tasting at the Olive Press
December 6, 2008. 10am–5:30pm
Watch and learn how freshly harvested olives are made into oil. Taste olive oil, tapenades, cured olives and olive oil flatbreads. Free. (707) 939-8900
24724 Arnold Dr. Sonoma 95476
www.theolivepress.com

Olive Oil Sushi at The Olive Press
December 6, 2008. 11am-2pm
Ed Metcalf from Shiso will be doing a Sushi Bar that day at The Olive Press. He's going to be creating some wonderful sushi items using our Citrus Oils!
24724 Arnold Dr. Sonoma 95476
www.theolivepress.com

Don Landis Olive Curing Seminar
December 14, 2008. 11am-1pm
Don Landis offers his expertise and curing techniques for curing olives at home. Seminar begins at 11am in the Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Barrel Room. 15% wine discount to all that attend. Admission is free. Reservations Required. (707) 823-5097
24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma CA 95476
www.jacuzziwines.com

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