The Meritage at the Claremont is also the site of the 1st Annual Berkeley Wine Festival – and the Grand Opening Reception is tonight. Then for the next 8 Wednesdays, a different winery will be highlighted and Chef Josh Thompsen will create a special menu to complement the wines. Check the website for more information.
41 Tunnel Road , Berkeley
800-551-7266
Fri, 3/12, 6:30pm
$85
Photo: Fenestra Winery
It’s Chocolate and Cabernet Weekend at Fenestra Winery. Guest chefs will use chocolate and cabernet in sweet and savory dishes: snacks, appetizers, main dishes and desserts. Some of the tasting room staff will even contribute family recipes.
83 Vallecitos Road, Livermore
925-447-5246
Sat, Sun, 3/13-14, noon – 5pm
$10 (includes logo wine glass), $5 for non-drinkers
Drinks are half-off all day during East Bay Yelp Drinks Week. Over 20 bars, restaurants and wine bars are participating, including Grand Tavern, Cioccolata di Vino and Era. Don’t be stingy with the tip, though, especially since the drinks are half price!
Mon 3/15 – Sun 3/21
Photo: sfstandup.com
McNally’s Irish Pub is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a bag pipe band and mini corned beef sandwiches. I hear it usually gets crowded by 6pm, so get there early.
5352 College Ave, Oakland
209-655-3929
Wed, 3/17
Eden Canyon Vineyards is launching their newest wine “Suerte” on St. Patrick’s Day. Since “suerte” means “luck” in Spanish, they’re celebrating with pinatas, Irish stew, games and wine tasting, of course. RSVP here.
Periscope Cellars
1410 62nd Street, Suite B, Emeryville
805-238-1241
Wed, 3/17,5 – 9pm
$7 in advance, $10 at the door, free for Wine Club members
Photo: OaklandCVB
The Paul Marcus Wines Dinner at the Bay Wolf features the wines of Domaine Rouge-Bleu, Domaine duBanneret and Andre Clouet. Wine selections will be paired with a seasonal five course menu. E-mail info@paulmarcuswines.com or call 510-420-1005 to RSVP.
3853 Piedmont Ave, Oakland
510-420-1005
Thurs, 3/18, 6:30 – 9:30
$75 plus tax and tip
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