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
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Tour & Taste at Sonoma Valley’s original and only
THE OLIVE PRESS!
January 2 - 31, 2010
Complimentary samples of our own Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Special discounts during the Sonoma Valley Olive Festival. (707) 939-8900
The Olive Press, 24724 Arnold Dr. Sonoma 95476
www.theolivepress.com

Tasting Room Sampling at Viansa Winery & Marketplace
January 2 - 31, 2010
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
Viansa Winery, 25200 Arnold Dr (Hwy 121), Sonoma CA 95476
www.viansa.com

Estate Olive Oil, Vinegar, and Wine Tasting at B.R. Cohn Winery
January 2 - 31, 2010. 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
B.R. Cohn Winery, 15000 Sonoma Hwy 12, Glen Ellen CA 95442
www.brcohn.com

Complimentary Tastings at The Epicurean Connection
January 2 - 31, 2010. Wed - Sun, 11am-6pm.
Come to the Epicurean Connection and enjoy a complimentary taste of a Dry Cured Black Olive with Stella Cadente Meyer Lemon Olive Oil & Pomegranate Molasses. Also, mention the Olive Season and get 10% off Olive Oils! (707) 935-7960
18812 Sonoma Hwy 12, Sonoma CA 95476
www.sheanadavis.com

Artisan Olive Oil Tasting & Press Viewing at Figone’s of California
January 1 – 31, 2010
Enjoy complimentary samples of our large variety of fresh pressed olive oils and see our production facility at the Jack London Village Shops. Tours available by appointment. (707) 938-3164 14301 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen CA 95442 www.figoneoliveoil.com

Olive Trees in Sonoma State Historic Park
January 2 - 31, 2010 (Closed Thursdays)
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 Thursdays. (707) 938-9560.
Corner of First St E & E Spain Street, Sonoma CA 95476
www.parks.ca.gov

Organic Olive Oil at Petroni Vineyards
By Appointment
Five different varieties of imported olives, organically grown at the Estate, are blended into a exceptionally rich Tuscan-style oil which offers a robust herbal flavor and a spicy finish. Presented with fresh bread and a line-up of our 6 fine wines by appointment only. (707)935-8311
www.petronivineyards.com

Olive & Wine Experience at Buena Vista Carneros
By Appointment
Sit down in our Carneros Room at the historic Press House Tasting Room for a guided food and wine experience featuring olives and olive oils. Please call for reservations. $20 per person. Buena Vista is the first premium winery in California founded in 1857.
18000 Old Winery Road, Sonoma CA 95476
www.buenavistacarneros.com

Heritage Mission Olive Trees at Friday Farmers' Market
Fridays in January. 9am-12noon.
The Mission Olive Preservation, Restoration & Education Project (MOPREP) will be selling our heritage Mission Olive Trees and providing information about our program and projects.
Depot Park, 270 First Street West, Sonoma CA 95476
www.moprep.org

The Epicurean Connection at Friday Farmers' Market
Fridays in January. 9am-12noon.
The Epicurean Connection's Delice de la Vallee cheese will be featured at the Friday Morning Farmers Market for December & January with an Olive Oil of the week. Come by and try some! (707) 935-7960
Depot Park, 270 First Street West, Sonoma CA 95476
www.sheanadavis.com

Weekend Olive Oil Tasting at Roessler Cellars
January 2 - February 14 - Friday through Saturday
Enjoy artisanal local oils with freshly baked breads. (707) 933-4440
380 First Street West, Sonoma CA 95476
www.roesslercellars.com

Olive Oil & Olive Pesto at VJB Vineyards & Cellars
Weekends in January
ome try our Estate Olive Oil & Owner & Executive Chef Maria Belmonte's Olive Pesto! (707) 833-2300
9077 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood CA 95452
www.vjbcellars.com

Martini Madness at Saddles Restaurant - MacArthur Place Inn & Spa
January 8, 2010. 5pm-7pm. Click Here to Purchase Tickets 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! $40 per person or $85 for dinner package. Dinner packages includes a ticket to Martini Madness followed by a 3-course dinner at Saddles Steakhouse Restaurant.
MacArthur Place Inn & Spa, 29 East MacArthur Street, Sonoma CA 95476
www.macarthurplace.com

Heritage Mission Olive Trees at Martini Madness
January 8, 2010. 5pm-7pm.
The Mission Olive Preservation, Restoration & Education Project (MOPREP) will be offering tastings of the Mission Olive and oils, selling our olive oils, olives and heritage trees.
MacArthur Place Inn & Spa, 29 East MacArthur Street, Sonoma CA 95476
www.moprep.org

Olive Curing Seminar with Don Landis
January 10, 2010. 11am-1pm
Join Don Landis at Jacuzzi Family Winery as he offers his expertise and curing techniques for curing olives at home. Stay a while and visit The Olive Press and learn about how olives are pressed into oil. Admission is free. (707) 823-5097
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, 24724 Arnold Drive, Sonoma 95476
www.jacuzziwines.com

Vintage Luncheon & Cooking Demo with Juinpero & Co, Terra Sonoma Artisan Foods & Garden Creek Vineyards
January 11, 2010. 12pm - 2:30pm.
$80, includes lunch & wine, demonstration & recipe cards.
Join Junipero & Co. as we host a rare culinary experience! Learn about ancient old world food products made from wine grapes & olives grown and produced by a husband and wife duo from Terra Sonoma Artisan Foods & Garden Creek Vineyards. Taste their estate olive oil, VerJus, and Saba. You’ll learn about these very special ingredients, along with simple and delicious recipes to use them.Click for More Information. Limited availability, please call to reserve space today! (707) 939-9065.
Junipero & Co., East Napa Street, Sonoma CA 95476

Olive Oil Education with Albert Katz & Festivities at Junipero & Co
January 22, 2010. 5pm-7pm.
An evening of Olive Oil Education and festivities with Albert Katz, one of the founding members of the California Olive Council. Albert will give a lively presentation on the history and future of the California olive oil industry. Enjoy olive oil based hors d’oeuvres prepared by chef, Jacob Lovell, and local chef Stephen Viguerie, Sonoma County Wines and live music from Michel Saga. 10% of sales to benefit the Sonoma Valley School Garden Project. Click for More Information. (707) 939-9065
115 East Napa Street, Sonoma CA 9547

Olive Season La Cena Famiglia at ESTATE
January 15 - 22, 2010
Four course family style dinner for two or more $26 per person (does not include tax and gratuity). Menu will be decided and posted by December 15th. (707) 933-3663
ESTATE, 400 West Spain Street, Sonoma CA 95476
www.estate-sonoma.com

Olive Curing Seminar with Don Landis
January 17, 2010. 11am-1pm
Olive Curing Workshop at B.R.Cohn with Don Landis,talking olives, sharing olives and olive information. Presenting workshops about the history of the olive, the history of olive in California and curing olives at home using the Greek style – no lye! Reservations Required. (707) 823-5097
B.R. Cohn Winery, 15000 Sonoma Hwy (Hwy 12), Glen Ellen CA 95442
www.brcohn.com

Backyard Olive Tree Basics & McEvoy Ranch Olive Oil Hors d'oeuvres
with McEvoy Ranch's nursery and vineyard manager, Samantha Dorsey
January 17, 2010. 4pm-6pm. $5 (includes class, wine & Hors d'oeuvres)
Join Junipero & Co. for an informative and tasty afternoon! Samantha 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, enjoy wine from a favorite Sonoma winery and light hors d’oeuvres featuring McEvoy Ranch’s Olio Nuovo. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Sonoma Valley School Garden Project. Click for More Information. (707) 939-9065
115 East Napa Street, Sonoma CA 95476

Feast of the Olive Dinner at Ramekins Culinary School

January 23, 2010. $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 4-course feast for each long, candlelit table of guests. 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

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