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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 Festival Promotions
DECEMBER 2008 | JANUARY 2009 | FEBRUARY 2009
Tour & Taste at Sonoma Valley’s original and only THE OLIVE PRESS!
February 1-28, 2009
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
February 1-28, 2009
Come in and try our Grey Goose Martini served with a spicy Jalapeño stuffed Olive ~ Try our 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
The Cellar Door Complimentary Tasting
February 1-28, 2009
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
February 1-28, 2009
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
Estate Olive Oil, Vinegar, and Wine Tasting at B.R. Cohn Winery
February 1-28, 2009 . 11am-5pm
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 the Olive Festival. Taste our award winning wines; sample our extra virgin olive oils, wine vinegars, and gourmet delights. (707) 938-4064 x124
15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen CA 95442
www.brcohn.com
Estate Olive Oil & Olive Pesto Tasting at VJB Vineyards & Cellars
Saturdays & Sundays in February
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
Olive Festival Finale Weekend ~ February 13-15, 2009
Celebrate “olive” President’s Day weekend with special olive themed events, concerts, cooking classes, seminars and artisan markets including olive infused spa treatments and lodging packages! Details and additional events to come!
VinOlivo - SOLD OUT!
Presented by the Sonoma Valley Vintner's & Growers Alliance
February 13, 2009. $65 in advance, $75 at the door
VinOlivo is a gala celebration and feast for the senses. Enjoy all that Sonoma Valley wine country has to offer! Sip Sonoma Valley's best wines as you get to know the personalities behind the wine. Ignite your taste buds with culinary delights from Sonoma's finest restaurants and caterers. Sample local artisans olives and olive oils at the Olive Bar. Listen to the talented notes of Todd Boston "Ambient Acoustic World Music." Indulge in sweet temptations with sparkling wine, port and chocolate tastings. Click Here to Purchase Tickets. (707) 935-0803
The Lodge at Sonoma, 1325 Broadway, Sonoma 95476
www.sonomavalleywine.com
Olives are for Lovers at Buena Vista Winery - SOLD OUT!
February 14, 2009
A Celebration of wine, food and the Olive – Gourmet dinner with celebrity chef Tomas Esser. Reservations Required - $125 pp. Cheese Course provided by Cheese Monger John Raymond. (707) 256-1472
18000 Old Winery Road, Sonoma 95476
www.buenavistacarneros.com
Don Landis Presents An Olive Odyssey at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
February 14 -15, 2009. 10am-4pm
An Olive Odyssey ... Experience the world of the Olive in old world style with host Don Landis! Jacuzzi Winery hosts a unique gathering of home olive curers offering samples of their homemade delicacies in the stunning Tuscan courtyard. Olive oil experts from The Olive Press will sample award winning oils and tapenades and offer tours of The Olive Press throughout the day. Enjoy Olive themed food by Glenn Ellen’s Olive and Vine Catering paired with fabulous Jacuzzi wines. There will be Olive inspired painters, photographers, jewelers and a ceramist. Delight your senses on the Olive oil based soaps presented. Bring your Olive and Olive tree questions. Louise Ferguson, co-author of the Olive production manual and Olive tree experts will be waiting for you. Learn about the Mission Olive Preservation Restoration Project. All this topped off with the delicious baked goods of the Village Bakery. (866) 522-8693
24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma CA 95476
www.jacuzziwines.com
Olive Festival Finale Celebration at Cline
February 14 -15, 2009
The event will feature Cline Wines, the Mission Museum, and Mission Olive Tree Preservation, Mission Era memorabilia. The Olive Press will promote Mission Olive Oil and Greenstring will be represented with organic produce for sale. (707) 940-4030
24737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma CA 95476
www.clinecellars.com
Olive and Olive Oil Sampling
February 14-15, 2009
Family Wineries along with Dry Creek Olive Oil Company will be featuring olive oils and olives from throughout Sonoma County for sampling along with more than twenty wines. (888) 433-6555
9380 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood CA 95452
www.familywines.com
Now That’s Amore Weekend at VJB Vineyards & Cellars!
February 14-15, 2009
Celebrate Amore and treat your sweetheart to a fine bouquet…of wine that is! Please join us for a pairing of two of the finest creations on earth – Vino & Pasta! Treat your loved ones to 2005 V’ Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006 Sonoma Valley Primitivo, Rosso Family Blend and our award winning 2005 Mendocino Barbera paired with Owner/Executive Chef Maria Belmonte’s delicious Italian Olive Pesto pasta! $20 Includes Logo Glass & Pairings, 11-4, NO Reservations Required. (707) 833-2300
9077 Sonoma Hwy (Hwy 12), Kenwood CA 95452
www.vjbcellars.com
MORE EVENTS COMING SOON!
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