California Wine Month is right here; discover celebrations, excursions, talks, and foodie enjoyable – NBC Los Angeles

CALIFORNIA’S FAMOUS WINERIES… all the time have one thing effervescent, or maybe “fizzing” is extra ebulliently apt. Uplifting occasions, attention-grabbing instructional outings, and social-ready celebrations often fill a winery’s calendar, even within the winter and spring. But it’s throughout the later a part of summer season, and the beginning of fall, when Harvest-happy festivities start to energetically up the flicker issue. September is California Wine Month and grape-growing locations, from Northern California to storied spots near San Diego, will beckon oenophiles with a bunch of diversions. Those intriguing choices is likely to be of the training selection, however there are some let-loose larks on the roster, too, together with the possibility to zipline at Santa Margarita Ranch and stomp grapes at Bella Vista Winery in Temecula.

SOME OF THE 2026 FESTIVITIES… are happening on daily basis, or practically, relying on the wineries, however different events are touchdown on particular dates. A Cookie Pairing Experience with Alexander Valley Vineyards in Healdsburg is spanning September, whereas a Vinyl Night at Darcie Kent Estate Winery in Livermore will spin some candy sounds Sept. 12. Other tempting to-dos festooning the line-up at numerous wineries embrace a paella-themed night, a pilates session, harvest dinners, particular wine releases, and the Capitola Art & Wine Festival, which is elevating spirits over the second weekend of September. Paso Robles, Sonoma, and Goleta are dotting the 2026 map, so pause to search out the wine-and-food-inspired events closest to you.

CALIFORNIA WINE INSTITUTE… highlights the celebratory month in quite a few methods annually; get the total record and different methods to savor the legendary sips of our state by stopping by this site.