Events in Napa Valley 2008

Planning a trip to Napa Valley this year? Well, there are many events that are now scheduled and here are my very favorite two:

March 29th & 30th - Silverado Trail Wineries Present: Silver Pass Weekend One fee, two days of wine tasting! In addition most wineries will provide special "offerings" to participating tasters - Library wine tasting - food pairings - barrel samples (my personal favorite) - music - art and new releases - all that is a perfect match with wine. The per person cost has yet to be established, but the proceeds benefit local charities and most likely are tax deductible. Since I am not a tax professional, please check with the organization for the deduct- ability of the fee.

ABOUT SILVERADO TRAIL

Called the road less travelled, the Silverado Trail runs north/south from Napa City to Calistoga - approximately 30 plus miles of beautiful countryside. Since the area is part of the Agricultural Preserve, the only commercial interest is Soda Canyon Market, grandfathered in years ago - (they do have a great deli, should you decide to picnic on the "Trail")

When you know which wineries will be participating this year, plan your trip this way - Travel north on the Trail and visit the participating wineries directly and indirectly on the right side of the road, all the way to Calistoga. On your return, heading south, you can visit those wineries located on your right and those somewhat off the trail. This way you will avoid having to cross over the roadway.

I would suggest that you visit the organizations web site in late February to get a list of participating wineries and what their special offering(s) will be for the event.

Visit them at: www.silveradotrail.com/events.html - and let them know you heard about the event from MyPersonalWineTaster.com

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April 19th & 20th - Carneros Wineries Present: April in Carneros - Another one fee two day event with special offerings from participating wineries. This event as well benefits local charities and may be tax deductible. Food pairings (YUM) - art and music, barrel samples and library tasting!

About the Carneros Appellation

Make absolutely sure you have a copy of a map to help guide you through this area. It is very country like, well off the main arteries, and you'll need that map! (Lesson your travel time in between wineries, so that you can spend more time tasting!)

Visit the organization in mid to late March for a list of participating wineries and what their special offering(s) will be during the event (and a printable version of a map!) http://www.carneroswineries.org/events/

BRING YOUR CAMERA - IT WILL BE SPRING IN NAPA VALLEY AND THE WILD MUSTARD WILL BE IN FULL BLOOM - ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!

And, remember, let them know that you heard about these events at: MyPersonalWineTaster.com http://www.mypersonalwinetaster.com/ Enjoy!