We're all busy these days. Wine is social, but as a busy professional, how often do you get the chance to hit multiple wineries? This is a casual and relaxed group for those who love wine and meeting interesting, engaging individuals -- but don't get the chance to venture out and explore. Bring a bottle of wine to share with the group (generally in the mid $20-$36 range.) We'll focus on local, California wines as well as national and international varieties. We'll do a combination of blind tasti …

I'm hosting a Wine & Travel Tweet up with Sebastiani Vineyards on Tuesday, March 27 5-8pm. Meet winemaker Mark Lyon, who will talking about Sebastiani Sonoma County Wine, answering questions and Tweeting. Come to Sonoma Wine Country for Wine Tasting, Food and Travel Talk on Twitter! Sebastian Winery 389 4th Street East Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 933-3230 Follow us on Twitter @markvogler and @SebastianiWines If you can't make it, grab a bottle of Sebastiani Wine at your local market or wine shop and …

After a year of successful gourmet dinners at my beautiful Napa Valley home, our members singles or couples have grown to 500+ Gourmands. Enthusiasm has motivated me to create this unique meetup: a monthly Sunday activity-laden champagne brunch with a variety of adventures. They will run the gamut - from wine/cheese tasting/pairings, various types of live/silent auctions, organized short-distance getaway trips with designated drivers to Napa/Sonoma wineries , scenic picnic spots, Bodega Bay for …