• January 31 - February 1 -- Brosseau & Garys' Vineyard Release Weekend
  Celebration: Join us for the release of our 2007 Brosseau Vineyard Chardonnay and 2007 Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir. This is the first Single Vineyard release of our 2007 vintage and you will not be disappointed. These wines are extremely limited, so be sure to take advantage of the first opportunity to try them. Testarossa Vineyards, 300-A College Avenue, Los Gatos
  Fee: $10/Wine Club Members FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 354.6150 ext. 21

• February 14 -- Wine & Chocolate Pairing
  Wine & Food Education: Bring your sweetheart in this Valentine's Day for a special wine and chocolate tasting. Five of our award-winning wines will be paired with delectable chocolates. Reservations are not required. Testarossa Vineyards, 300-A College Avenue, Los Gatos
  Fee: $10/Wine Club Members FreeTime: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 354.6150 ext. 21

• February 24 -- The Ultimate Winemakers Dinner
  Food & Wine Education: Up to 25 winemakers offer exclusive tastes of their wines in the restaurant's Rock Room Lounge and then join guests for an intimate gourmet meal in the spectacular setting of the Shadowbrook dining rooms, which are closed to the general public for this very special event. Reservations required. Shadowbrook Restaurant, Capitola
  Fee: Call for informationTime: Your choice of reserved seatings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 685.8463

Ongoing Events

• Daily -- Wine Tasting at The Grapevine
  Wine & Food Education: Looking for something to do on a weekday afternoon? The Grapevine's tasting bar is open Tues-Sat. We have several flights, or 20 wines available by the glass. Our selection changes often, sometimes daily. Also serving yummy artisanal cheeses and other tasty morsels. 1389 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose.
  Fee: $4 per glass, flights also availableTime: Varies daily, Tues-Sat Phone Number: (408) 293.7574

• Ongoing Friday Evenings -- Joe Ferrara at Shadowbrook Restaurant
  Live Music: San Jose native, Joe Ferrara, has been entertaining audiences from Santa Cruz to San Francisco since his first gig in 1968. Joe's rich baritone voice and comfort with his audience have attracted fans of all ages. 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola-by-the-Sea, CA
  Fee: No Cover ChargeTime: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 475.1511

• December 1 - March 31 -- Elephant Seal Walks
  Family Fun: Visitors are guided on a 3-mile, 2.5-hour walk through sand dunes, to watch elephant seals in their natural environment. Walks take place every day, rain or shine. Call for any exceptions. This event will be taking place at Ano Nuevo 30 miles South of Half Moon Bay on Hwy 1.
  Fee: $4.00 Per PersonTime: 8:45 a.m. and 2 p.m. Phone Number: (800) 444-4445

• Daily -- Wine Tasting at Vinocruz
  Wine Education: Daily tasting of flights of Santa Cruz Mountains wines. Flights change weekly. Wines being tasted often come from wineries that rarely open to the public. This is an excellent opportunity to taste these unique and distinctive wines. Vinocruz-Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains, 725 Front Street, Santa Cruz
  Fee: $9Time: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 426.8466

• Every Monday Evening -- World Class Jazz
  Live Music: Each Monday evening a world class jazz artist performs at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz! Open to all ages. Come for dinner and enjoy the jazz! Call for performance information. The Kuumbwa Jazz Center is located at 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA
  Fee: Varies According to ArtistTime: Call for information. Phone Number: (831) 427.2227

• Every Tuesday -- Michael's On Main
  Wine and Food Education: Please join Michael's On Main for their popular Food and Wine Tasting! Michael's prepares a delicious match to specially selected wines. The food buffet, wine and live music reflect the theme of the evening. 2591 Main Street, Soquel
  Fee: $25Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 479.9777

• Every Wednesday, October thru April -- Winemaker Wednesdays at Shadowbrook
  Wine or Food Education: Each week Shadowbrook will be featuring two to four wines from a Santa Cruz Mountains winery, offered by the bottle or glass. A representative of that week's winery will offer tastings and information from a table setup in the restaurant's Rockroom Lounge. That night all wines from the week's winery, whether ordered in the bar or dining room, by the glass or bottle, will be 50% off the regular price. Featured wines will also be available in flights, accompanied by a complimentary appetizer. The promotion is being done in concert with the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association. 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola-by-the-Sea, CA.
  Fee: Call for information.Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 479.WINE

• Each Saturday -- Aptos Certified Farmer's Market
  Family Fun: Come explore all the wonderful offerings of this farmer's market! Located in Parking Lots B, C and D at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos
  Fee: FreeTime: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 479.6100

• Each Saturday Evening -- Terry Riversong & Terry Shields at Shadowbrook Restaurant
  Live Music: Their repertoire consists of such artists as James Taylor, Kenny Loggins, Cat Stevens, Beatles, Van Morrison, Eagles and many others. Shadowbrook Restaurant, 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola-by-the-Sea, CA.
  Fee: No Cover ChargeTime: 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 475.1511