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Wine Festivals and Events


Food & Wine Events 2002

Year-Round
January | February | March | April | May | June | July
August | September | October | November | December


Year-round 2002  

Tuesdays Year-round
Old Monterey Market Place
Monterey: 831-655-8070
From 4-8pm April to October; 4-7pm November to March. Arts, crafts, collectibles, plus fresh produce, food stalls, and Baker's Alley.

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Thursdays Year-round
Farmer's Market
Monterey: 831-728-5060
Fresh produce and flowers every Thursday from 2pm to 6pm at Monterey Peninsula College's lower parking lot.



January 2002  

January 1
10th Annual Rio Grill Resolution Run
Carmel: 831-644-2427
www.riogrill.com
This 6.8 mile foot race and 3-mile family fun run is set on a breathtaking cross-country course and benefits local nonprofit organizations.

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January 19
Valley of the World WineFest
Carmel: 831-757-3996
An annual wine tasting and auction to benefit a range of Monterey County charities.



February 2002  

February 15
Love at the Aquarium Island Dance Party
Seaside: 831-649-1223
www.smoothjazz.com
Fine wine, chocolate, and island sounds ranging from hot salsa to cool reggae, as you dance amid the fantastic tanks of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

February 16
Presidents' Day Celebration & Open House
Carmel: 877-659-2800
Visit the beautiful Joullian Vineyards to toast the Founding Fathers at this Saturday open house at the winery and vineyards.

February 21-25
16th Annual Masters of Food & Wine
Carmel: 831-620-1234
The world's leading international summit of the best food and wines. Rare wine tasting and food prepared by the best chefs in the world.

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February 22
Wine Tasting Seminar
Carmel Valley: 831-659-8100
www.joullian.com
Joullian Vineyards hosts a series of wine tastings in Spring 2002. This evening: (Red) Bordeaux Blending.

February 24
Great Taste of Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove: 831-373-2891
Sample food and wine presented by the area's finest restaurants and wineries at this gala event to benefit Pacific Grove schools.



March 2002  

March 10
Spring Floral Design
Carmel: 831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
Master the art of the flower, as an expert shares tips on flower arranging and design, offered in morning and afternoon sessions in the winery's conservatory.

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March 22
Wine Tasting Seminar
Carmel Valley: 831-659-8100
www.joullian.com
Joullian Vineyards hosts a series of wine tastings in Spring 2002. This evening: Tasting 101, the sensory evaluation of wine.



April 2002  

April 5
Taste of Old Monterey - and All That Jazz!
Monterey: 831-655-8070
Food and entertainment. Monterey County wines and a fun-filled epicurean extravaganza of downtown's international delights. Held at the Monterey Marriott Hotel.

April 6
Steinbeck Wine Country Spring Open House
Salinas Valley: 831-678-0300
www.usawines.com/paraiso
Salinas Valley Tasting Rooms open their doors and welcome the public to get a taste of Monterey Wine Country. Complimentary wine tasting, light appetizers, hospitality, and music.

April 18-21
Monterey Wine Festival
Monterey: 831-656-WINE
www.montereywine.com
"America's original wine festival," featuring California wines exclusively. Variety of tastings, educational seminars, cooking demonstrations and food events.

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April 21
Wine & Art Festival
Carmel Valley: 831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
Local artists display their most treasured works, from ceramics to oils, throughout the cobblestone garden courtyard.

April 21
Treasures & Pleasures
Monterey: 831-647-9890
Auction and sale of treasures, old and new, as well as a fresh produce market, Monterey County wines and food from seven Carmel restaurants.

April 27
A Taste of Spring: Wine and Wildflowers
Carmel Valley: 831-659-2800
www.joullian.com
This springtime open house features wine tasting, vineyard and wildflower tours, and wine sale at the mountainside winery. Bring a picnic and enjoy grand views.

April 27
9th Annual Wildflower Walk
Salinas Valley: 831-678-1717
www.chalonewinegroup.com
California poppies and purple lupines are a sweet complement to the lunch and wine-tasting at Chalone Vineyards. Call ahead for reservations.



May 2002  

May TBA
Paraiso Springs Vineyards 8th Anniversary Open House
Soledad: 831-678-0300
www.usawines.com/paraiso
Join the Smith Family as they celebrate 8 years since the opening of their tasting room in the vineyard. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres, wine tasting, music, great views, and Smith family hospitality.

May 3
Wine Tasting Seminar
Carmel Valley: 831-659-8100
www.joullian.com
Joullian Vineyards hosts a series of wine tastings in Spring 2002. This evening: (White) Bordeaux Blending.

May 12 TBC
Mother's Day Wine and Chocolate Pairing
Salinas Valley: 831-678-2132
Mothers and others can explore the mysteries of pairing chocolate and wines at Hahn Estates/Smith & Hook Winery.

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May 16
Monterey Wine Competition Grand Wine Tasting
King City: 831-385-3243
Taste the medal winners at the 2002 Monterey Wine Competition. Located at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City.

May 17
Wine Tasting Seminar
Carmel Valley: 831-659-8100
www.joullian.com
Joullian Vineyards hosts a series of wine tastings in Spring 2002. This evening: Chardonnay Blending.

May 18
Spring Winemaker Dinner
Carmel: 831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
The winery's garden cobblestone courtyard offers the ideal setting for this brilliant spring evening in the Valley. Enjoy new releases, barrel samplings and a delightful spring buffet.



June 2002  

June 15
13th Annual Art & Wine Festival
Carmel: 831-624-8886
www.thebarnyard.com
Taste the wines of local wineries, stroll the gardens and see exhibiting local artists, listen to live music and sample food.

June 21
Wine & Cigar Dinner
Carmel: 831-624-8886
www.chateaujulien.com
Hand-rolled Dominican Republic cigars paired with each course, served in the winery's conservatory.

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June 29
Annual Zin-Q
Carmel: 877-659-2800
www.joullian.com
Zinfandel Release Party & BBQ at Joullian Vineyards. Wine tasting, vineyard tours, a picnic under the sun and wine sale are on the agenda between 11:00am and 4:00pm.



July 2002  

July 14
Summer Jamboree
Carmel Valley: 831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
Chateau Julien's day of non-stop music, endless gaiety, terrific food and great wine discounts.

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July 20
Crab Feed
Salinas Valley: 831-674-5522
Jekel Vineyards adds tasty crustacea to samplings of their white wines at this gourmet afternoon.



August 2002  

August 10
10th Annual Winemaker's Celebration
Monterey: 831-375-9400
www.montereywines.org
Over 25 Monterey County wineries will pour new releases and special wines. Also featuring educational exhibits (grapevine pruning, barrel building, cork display), live music and silent auction.

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August 11
Tasting Room Open House
Monterey: 831-372-7415
Ventana Vineyards hosts an open house in their conveniently located tasting rooms.




September 2002  

September 1
2002 Galante Vineyards Summer Sounds Concert
Carmel Valley: 800-GALANTE
www.galantevineyards.com
Enjoy great wine while you dance on rose petals at Galante Vineyards and listen to the music of singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith.

September 12 TBC
Taste of the Valley
Salinas: 831-424-7611
www.salinaschamber.com
This food and wine festival is part of "A Salute to Agriculture" and boasts the bounty of Salinas Valley with gourmet recipes, Monterey County wines and floral displays.

September 21
Heavenly Night Harvest Fest
Soledad: 831-678-0300
www.psvwine.com
Celebration of Syrah and the coming 2002 harvest in intimate evening setting at Paraiso Springs Winery. Tours of night harvesting and Syrah punchdowns.

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September 21
Days of Wine and Roses
Carmel: 1-800-GALANTE
www.galantevineyards.com
Enjoy a walking tour of the vineyards, rose gardens and winery, followed by an outdoor luncheon with music, games and, of course, Galante wines. Reserve early.

September 27
Harvest Wine Seminar
Carmel: 831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
Participate in the excitement of harvest! The whole crew will be present to crush grapes and dine "family-style" in the cellar.



October 2002  

October TBA
Grape Stomp & Barbecue
Soledad: 831-751-1980, ext 10
Help "let the juice loose" at this fun-filled Smith & Hook/Hahn Estates winery event. Grape-crushing, vineyard tours, barrel tastings, and more.

October 12
New Release Harvest Open House
Carmel Valley: 800-GALANTE
www.galantevineyards.com
Meet Galante Vineyards' winemaker and owner in a casual setting and learn about their wines and the winemaking process.

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October 12-13
6th Annual Indian Summer Music Festival
Carmel Valley: 831-649-1223
www.smoothjazz.com
Enjoy fine Monterey County wines, gourmet food and great music on the lawn at Quail Lodge.



October 19
The Great Pumpkin Festival
Salinas Valley: 831-386-0316
www.scheidvineyards.com
You don't have to be Linus or Charlie Brown to love Schied Vineyard's Great Pumpkin Festival.

October 20
Taste of Carmel
Carmel: 831-624-2522
Local restaurants and wineries showcase their food and wine. Live and silent auctions, entertainment.



November 2002  

November 7-10
6th Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend
Monterey: 831-375-9400
www.montereywines.org
Visit Monterey County wineries and restaurants as they roll out the red carpet for a weekend of open houses, winemaker dinners, tours and entertainment. More than 30 Monterey County wineries will be pouring!

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November 9
Fall Winemaker Dinner
Carmel Valley: 831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
Dine amid candlelight and aging oak barrels in the winery's Chai. The one night of the year that the winery's barrel room is open to dine.




December 2002  

December TBA
Chalone Vineyards Open House
Carmel Valley: 831-678-1717
Nibble cheese, taste the wines, and snack on cookies while exploring the winery.

December 7
4th Annual Wine & Wreaths Open House
Carmel Valley: 831-659-2800
www.joullian.com
Attendees are invited to wind their own grapevine wreath from Joullian's cuttings. Wine tasting and picnic area a must.

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December 8
Holiday Homescapes
Carmel Valley: 831-624-2600
www.chateaujulien.com
Held at Chateau Julien; great ideas for home decorating and intriguing recipes for your holiday celebrations.

December 8
23rd Annual Open House
Soledad: 831-678-2132
www.hahnestates.com
Visit Smith & Hook/Hahn Estates to make your holiday wreaths. Live holiday music, barrel sampling of unreleased wines, plus snacks.













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