Wine Education: If you wish to learn more about the process of wine-making and growing grapes, there is no better place to be then the Gold Country. Offering intimate and friendly wineries that reflect the area's small town charm, you can choose from a variety of programs designed to inform, challenge, and inspire you. Work with an actual wine-maker as you learn how to blend your own bottle of wine, or tour an elaborate system of caves as you embark on an extensive barrel tasting. Whether your wine knowledge is extensive or nonexistent, the wineries of the Gold Country offer activities and programs for every visitor.

Wine Events: With over seventy wineries now operating within the Gold Country of California, there are countless food and wine events being held throughout the year. Eager to share their wines with the community and those passing through, wineries open their doors on a monthly basis in support of various wine educational and resource events. Enjoy award winning Zinfandels, gourmet foods, and live entertainment at some of the most beautiful and unique wineries in California. Events include President's Wine Weekend, Passport Weekend in June, Calaveras Grape Stomp in October and the Holiday Open House.

Culinary Classes: Learn a new skill and have a wonderful time as you attend a gourmet culinary class in the heart of The Gold Country. With classes being offered at private wineries, exclusive bed & breakfasts, and five-star restaurants, you have the opportunity to work with some of the finest and most celebrated chefs in the area. Offering personal attention and an insider's knowledge, these classes are the perfect way to learn the techniques of a chef as you prepare and eventually enjoy a gourmet meal prepared with local ingredients.

Wine Tasting: Get a taste of California's Historic Wine Country, where touring is intimate, uncrowded, and the wines exceptional. The Gold Country is where California began its love affair with fine wine and the tradition continues with growing fervor throughout the Mother Lode. With award-winning wines, plentiful vineyards and charming wineries, The Gold Country has become the newest destination for wine lovers around the world.