


Scout out these autumnal beer, wine and spirit-related events in the days ahead.
The Witching Hours at Concannon >> 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Concannon Vineyard, 4590 Tesla Road, Livermore. Dress up in spooky style for the costume contest, sample Concannon wines and join the live karaoke jam hosted by Ashley Shroyer. $20. www.concannonvineyard.com/
Wine Road Wine & Food Affair >> 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 2-3, participating Sonoma County wineries. This 26th annual harvest season celebration includes food and wine pairings at wineries in Sonoma, Healdsburg, Windsor, Santa Rosa and more. $95-$125. www.wineroad.com
San Francisco Fall Cider Fest >> Noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 9, SPARK Social SF, 601 Mission Bay Blvd., San Francisco. Sample more than 30 ciders in flavors ranging from sweet honey-sage to tropical passionfruit. Indulge in food truck favorites and s’mores and enjoy live music during this fall festival. $59. www.eventbrite.com
Art Along the River >> 1 to 7 p.m. Nov. 9, River Terrace Inn, 1600 Soscol Ave., Napa. Head over to the Napa Riverwalk for a new event series where guests can discover the work of talented local artists. Admire new installations every month, as you sip local wine and shop for unique pieces. Free. www.riverterraceinn.com/art-along-the-river/
Italian Dinner in the Cellar >> 5:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 9, Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery, 24250 Loma Prieta Ave., Los Gatos. Celebrate the end of a successful harvest and crush season with a four-course, family-style Italian dinner set in an elegant wine cellar. The dinner is inspired by the California Coast and prepared by chef Brad Briske. $189. https://tinyurl.com/ItalianCellarDinner
Downtown Santa Cruz Fall Wine Walk >> 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 10, Oswald, 121 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. Taste great wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains and beyond while strolling through Santa Cruz shops and stops. $35 to $45. tinyurl.com/SantaCruzWineWalk
Mexico in a Bottle >> 4 p.m. Nov. 10, The Midway, 900 Marin St., San Francisco. Sample mezcal and other Mexican spirits at this festival that includes food pairings, cocktail sips, art and music. $105. www.mezcalistas.com/mexico-in-bottle/
Fall Sip & Stroll >> 5 to 7 p.m., Nov. 14, Santana Row, San Jose. Stroll The Row while enjoying Livermore Valley wines and light bites at a dozen Santana Row shops and restaurants, including Dumpling Time and Suspiro. Tickets $50. http://santanarow.com/events/fall-wine-stroll
Menlo Park Winter Wine Walk >> 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 16, Downtown Menlo Park. Enjoy wines from local boutique wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains poured at tasting locations up and down Santa Cruz Avenue. $50 to $59. https://tinyurl.com/MenloWineWalk
Calistoga Food & Wine Grand Tasting >> 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 16, Solage Resort & Spa, 755 Silverado Trail, Calistoga. Taste your way through wines from 30 Calistoga wineries — from Amici Cellars to Chateau Montelena, Kenefick Ranch, Sterling Vineyards and more — paired with gourmet food pairings and live music. $250. www.calistogawinegrowers.com