What's Going On | Wine Country This Week Magazine Wineries, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Maps Fri, 02/10/2006WHAT'S GOING ON HERE AND THERE IN THE WINE COUNTRY by Millie Howie There is a wide variety of entertainment destinations in the wine country to
explore during the month of February, and one of the most interesting and unusual is the California Pruning Championship to be held at Santa Rosa Junior College Shone Farm, Wednesday, February 22nd starting at 10 a.m. It takes a very sure hand and sharp eye to do a professional job that ensures good fruit position and health at harvest and these experts qualify on all counts.At Summers Winery, it is a two-rolled-into-one Cabernet Sauvignon and chocolate pairing to celebrate both Valentine's and Presidents Day. The event is Ferragamo Belts Outlet February 11. Hours are 10:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m.Chateau St. Jean elects its visitors "president of the day" on Presidents Day Weekend, February 18th and 19th from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. both days. Enjoy warm hospitality and tasting of new releases for a $5 fee and sampling of Reserve wines for $10.Two Dry Creek Valley wineries, Everett Ridge and Lambert Bridge have decided a good event is worth repeating, so they are spreading the welcome mat Saturday and Sunday, February 11th and 12th for their annual "Sweets and Savories Celebration," showing off dense chocolate goodies with local cheeses and their fine wines. There is no charge and visitors may drop in between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. either day.The Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association is holding its 26th Annual Grape Day Educational Forum at Callaway Vineyard and Winery, Thursday, February 16th from 8:30 a.m. till 3:30 p.m. offering in-depth seminars on viticultural practices, with a great lunch and wine and cheese reception. The fee for members is $50; $60 for non-members. The six Heart of Sonoma Valley Wineries turn the spotlight on Italian varietals and invite guests to sample the wines paired with culinary creations inspired by the fresh crop of olives. There will be barrel samples, art shows, tours and educational experiences to share. Fee of $20 includes access to all winery events, February 18th, 19th and 20th, from 11 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. with a souvenir glass to add to your collection. • Chateau St. Jean, 8555 Highway 12, Kenwood - (707) 833-4134• Everett Ridge Winery, 435 W. Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg - (707) 433-1637• Heart of Sonoma Valley Association, - 1-866-794-9463• Lambert Ridge Winery, 4085 W. Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg - (707) 431-9600• Shone Farm, 6225 Eastside Road, Forestville, (707) 206-0603• Sonoma County Grape Growers Ferragamo Outlet Store Association, P. O. Box 1959, Sebastopol - (707) 206-0603• Summers Winery, 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga - (707) 942-5508• Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association, P. O. Box 1601, Temecula - 1-800-801-9463