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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 2010 | JANUARY 2011 | FEBRUARY 2011
| FEATURED JANUARY EVENTS |
Tour & Taste at Sonoma Valley’s original and only Martini Madness Suite Lodging Package - $289.00 Olive Curing Workshop with Don Landis at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Feast of the Olive Dinner SOLD OUT! |
| COMPLETE JANUARY EVENTS |
Tour & Taste at Sonoma Valley’s original and only
THE OLIVE PRESS!
January 2 - 31, 2011
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”. Featured in December 2010 Oprah Magazine’s “O” List!! 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, 2011. 11am-1:30pm
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, 2011
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, 2011
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
(707) 938-9560. Corner of First St E & E Spain Street, Sonoma CA 95476
www.parks.ca.gov
Wine Country Chocolates: Chocolate and Olives???
January 2 - 31, 2011
With everything olive this season, why not try olives dipped in our luscious dark chocolate. It's a delicious salty yet sweet treat! Closed most Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Open 11am-5pm.
Sonoma Plaza (707) 933-4475
414 First St East, Sonoma CA 95476
www.winecountrychocolates.com
Martini Madness at Saddles Restaurant - MacArthur Place Inn & Spa
January 7, 2011. 5pm-7pm. SOLD OUT!
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! (707) 938-2929
MacArthur Place Inn & Spa, 29 East MacArthur St, Sonoma CA 95476
www.macarthurplace.com
Ramekins presents Olive Inspired Class with John McReynolds
Thursday, January 13th 6:30 - 9:30pm
Demonstration Class $100 Call 707 933-0450 to reserve.
Olive oil is a ubiquitous yet complex kitchen staple with amazing potential that is often overlooked. Here in Sonoma, we have access to a great variety of premium oils with varying flavors and qualities. Special Guest Chef John McReynolds will show you how to use olive oil to complement and enhance your cooking in inspiring new ways.
Ramekins Event Center, 450 West Spain Street, Sonoma CA 95476
www.ramekins.com
El Dorado Kitchen presents “Martinis & Music "
January 14, 2011. 6 - 8pm.
Enjoy one of humanities' most embraced cocktail garnishes; the olive! Enjoy a live martini bar alongside our cozy fireplace while you take in the sounds of some fabulous live music! One Friday during each month of the Olive Season we’ll host local jazz musicians while you sip a shaken dirty olive martini. Cocktail service includes traditional & non-traditional $5 martinis and an olive-inspired lounge menu. No cover charge. (707) 996-3030
El Dorado Hotel 405 First Street West, Sonoma CA 95476
www.eldoradosonoma.com
Olive Tree Basics with McEvoy Ranch and Junipero & Co
January 14, 2011. 4pm - 7pm.
Backyard Olive Tree Basics with Junipero & Co. and McEvoy Ranch (Cost: $8. A portion of the evening’s sales benefit the Sonoma Valley School Garden Project) Space is limited, RSVP highly recommended. Join Junipero & Co. in-store for an informative and tasty evening! Samantha Dorsey, McEvoy Ranch’s nursery & vineyard manager, will discuss the proper care for your backyard olive trees and offer tips to help maintain healthy and happy olive trees. She will also discuss the characteristics of many of her favorite Tuscan varietals, in addition to the history of the magnificent McEvoy Ranch in Petaluma and her role there. Following the discussion and light hors d’oeuvres featuring McEvoy Ranch’s Olio Nuovo. (707) 939-9065
Junipero & Co. 115 East Napa St, Sonoma CA 95476
www.juniperoandco.com
Matanzas Creek Handpicked Merlot Library Selections
January 15, 2011. 10am - 4:30pm $5
Mantazas Creek believes that Merlot can be one of the most age wothy wines produced in California. We will share some of our handpicked library selections, feasturing 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 vintages of Matanzas Creek Merlot. Winemaker Marcia Monahan will be on hand to host coplimentary seminars at 11am and 1pm RSVP wineclub@matanzascreek.com 800-590-6464
Matanzas Creek Winery, 6907 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa 95404
www.matanzascreek.com
Feast of the Olive Dinner at Ramekins Culinary School SOLD OUT!
January 22, 2011. $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 include a welcome reception, a sumptuous four-course feast, wine pairings and an “after party” of chocolate and port! Call (707) 996-1090 ext.108 to purchase tickets. Click for more information
Ramekins Event Center, 450 West Spain Street, Sonoma CA 95476
Olive Curing Workshop with Don Landis at B.R. Cohn Winery
January 23, 2011 11an-1pm
Don Landis talks about the history of the Olive, the history of the Olive in California and gives a thorough description of de-bittering the Olive to make them edible with no lye. The Greek style brine cure, dry salt cure and sliced water cure are the methods discussed. Followed by tasting Olives with cheese and crackers. Free. RSVP required. Call (707) 823-5097 or email olivedon@hotmail.com
B.R. Cohn Winery, 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen 95442 (707) 938-4064 x 124
www.brcohn.com
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