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 Season Promotions

 DECEMBER 2011   |  JANUARY 2012  |   FEBRUARY 2012

Heart of Sonoma Valley Wine Trail Pass
January 1 - 31, 2012. One-Day Pass $20, Two-Day Pass $35
The Wine Trail pass gives you access to 17 participating wineries! Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting and 10% off select wines at 17 wineries throughout the Heart of Sonoma Valley when you purchase a Wine Trail pass. Select one of two options: One-Day Wine Trail Pass = $20/person Two-Day Wine Trail Pass = $35/person. Participating Wineries: Audelssa Winery, Deerfield Ranch Winery, Enkidu Wines, Eric Ross Winery, Family Wineries, Kaz Winery, Little Family Vineyards, Loxton Cellars, Kenwood Vineyards, Mayo Family Winery, Moondance Cellars, Muscardini Cellars, Paradise Ridge Winery, Ty Caton Vineyards, VJB Vineyards & Cellars, Valley of the Moon Winery, Wellington Vineyards (866) 794-9463
Glen Ellen and Kenwood Region Wineries
www.heartofsonomavalley.com

Tour & Taste at Sonoma Valley’s original and only
THE OLIVE PRESS!
January 2 - 31, 2012
Complimentary tasting of our award-winning olive oils, vinegars and tapenades. Browse our artisan and gourmet gift shop where you can discover “All Things Olive”. ! Come and see what all the excitement is about, tour our facility and see how our award-winning olive oil is made. To schedule a tour call (707) 939-8900
The Olive Press, 24724 Arnold Dr. Sonoma CA 95476
www.theolivepress.com

Estate Olive Oil, Vinegar, and Wine Tasting at B.R. Cohn Winery
January 2 - 31, 2012.
Come Visit B. R. Cohn Winery and Olive Oil Company in the Heart of Sonoma Valley surrounded by vineyards & French Picholine Olive trees planted in the 1870's. Our winery & Gourmet Shop are the perfect location to enjoy this years Olive Season in Sonoma Valley. Taste our award winning wines; sample our extra virgin olive oils, wine vinegars, and gourmet food products. (707) 938-4064 x 124
B.R. Cohn Winery, 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen CA 95442
www.brcohn.com

Artisan Olive Oil Tasting at Figone’s of California
January 2 – 31, 2012
Enjoy complimentary samples of our large variety of fresh pressed olive oils at our new Kenwood facility! (707) 282-9092
Figone's Olive Oil, 9580 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood CA 95452
www.figoneoliveoil.com

Olive Trees in Sonoma State Historic Park
January 2 - 31, 2012
Discover the heritage olive trees at Sonoma State Historic Park. Enjoy a picnic under our historic olive grove at the General Vallejo Home or relax under our heritage olive trees at Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma. Adult admission is $3, children 6 to 17 are $2, and children under 6 are free. Sonoma State Historic Park is open daily 10am to 5pm except for Mondays.
(707) 938-9560. Corner of First St E & E Spain Street, Sonoma CA 95476
www.parks.ca.gov

Olive Oil Tasting at Ledson Winery & Vineyards
January 2 - 31, 2012
Enjoy samples of our various cold pressed olive oils: Extra Virgin, Rosemary, Meyer Lemon, Blood Orange, and Persian Lime Olive Oil. Every month we feature a different culinary delight made with Ledson’s fine olive oils. Ask for a sample along with a taste of our monthly wine specials that are featured only in our Gourmet Marketplace.
(707) 833-2330
Ledson Winery & Vineyards , 7335 Sonoma Hwy 12, Kenwood CA 95409
www.ledsonwinery.com

SOLD OUT! Martini Madness at Saddles - MacArthur Place Inn & Spa
January 13, 2012. 5pm-7pm.
Bartenders from Sonoma Valley restaurants, bars & pubs vie to create the best new martini.  Olive martini creations from local restaurants and bars, live jazz and delicious appetizers.  Sample each of these unique, olive-inspired martinis and vote for your favorite! $40 for Martini Madness and $85 for the Martini Madness dinner package which includes admission to Martini Madness followed by a 3-course dinner at Saddles. Special room rates that night at MacArthur Place of $199 for guestrooms or $299 for suites, call reservations at (800) 722-1866 and ask for the 'Martini Madness rate".(707) 938-2929
MacArthur Place Inn & Spa, 29 East MacArthur St, Sonoma CA 95476
www.macarthurplace.com

Home Olive Curing Seminar with Don Landis
January 15, 2012. 11am-1pm.
Don will talk about the history of the Olive, the history of the Olive in California and give a thourogh description of how to make Olives edible without lye. Discussion of the many varieties of Olives, when to pick and other important tips will be covered. Three ways to de-bitter Olives...The Greek style brine cure, water cure and dry salt cure with demonstrations making the whole process easy for all. Followed by tasting Olives with cheese and crackers. Leave time to explore the Olive Press, taste Olive Oil and browse the gift shop. Olive oil experts can answer your questions. All of this can be enjoyed with fabulous Jacuzzi Family Vineyards wine, if you would like. A generous discount will be offered in the tasting room. YUM!!! Admission is Free. RSVP required (707) 931-7575
Jacuzzi Family Winery, 24724 Arnold Dr. (Hwy 121), Sonoma CA 95476
www.jacuzziwines.com | olivedon@hotmail.com

SOLD OUT! Feast of the Olive Dinner at Ramekins Culinary School
January 28, 2012. 6pm-10pm. $150 per person
Eat, drink and exalt the enchantments of Sonoma’s famed green fruit at this year’s Feast of the Olive. The best local chefs, winemakers and olive oil producers pair up to prepare unique feast. Tickets are $150 each and includes a sparkling wine and hors'devours followed by a sumptuous five-course feast with wine pairings. Call (707) 996-1090 ext.108 to purchase tickets. Click for more information
Ramekins Event Center, 450 West Spain Street, Sonoma CA 95476

 DECEMBER 2011      FEBRUARY 2012