The post-holiday period may seem quieter, but there’s still plenty to do. Here’s just a sampling of wine-centric events, spirited gatherings and zero-proof tours to explore around the Bay in the coming months.
Napa Zero Proof Tours: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekends January through April, downtown Napa. Take a three-hour zero-proof tasting tour that highlights Downtown Napa’s culinary scene and nonalcoholic libations on a loop that runs from Napa Yard to Oxbow Public Market. $195; https://napazeroprooftours.com/
Yountville Art & Mustard Celebration: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Yountville Community Center, 6516 Washington St., Yountville, Napa Valley. This Napa Valley Mustard Celebration showcases the opening of the Wright from the Heart Gallery with a reception featuring gourmet bites, mustard and wine tasting by Bougetz Cellars, Bread & Butter Winery, Cakebread Cellars, Grgich Hills Estate and more. $20. yountville.com/events
Family Movie Night at 3 Steves Winery: 7 p.m. Friday, 3 Steves Winery, 5700 Greenville Road, Livermore. Enjoy popcorn and snacks (and wine for the grown-ups) at this Livermore winery’s family-friendly movie nights held in the Barrel Room. Doors open at 5:30, the movie begins at 7 p.m., and tickets ($1) tend to sell out, so order early. www.3steveswinery.com/
Winter WINEland: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 18-19, Sonoma wineries. Sample wines throughout Northern Sonoma County — Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, Windsor, Guerneville, Geyserville and more — during this wine festival that showcases current vintages and multiple varietals. Tickets are $95 for the weekend, $75 for Sunday only and $10 for designated drivers. www.wineroad.com
Cuda Ridge Winemaker Dinner: 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 19, Sons Of Liberty Alehouse, 2327 First St., Livermore. A cocktail hour at 5 p.m. precedes this six-course dinner that includes Australian wagyu steak and smoked short rib mole paired with Cuda Ridge Wines. $180. www.eventbrite.com
McGrail Wine Dinner at Locanda Capri: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22, Locanda Capri, 301 Oak St., Brentwood. Enjoy a five-course Italian dinner paired with McGrail Vineyards wines. $120 www.locandarestaurants.com/events/
Wine & Wellness: 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 1 at the Cuvaison Winemaker’s Lounge, 1221 Duhig Road, Napa. This “Bubbles, Balance & Body” event at Cuvaison includes a one-hour, all-levels resistance-based workout to strengthen and refresh, led by Napa’s Laisha Ames, followed by a glass of Cuvaison sparkling wine and light bites. $50. www.cuvaison.com/winery-events/
The Zinfandel Experience: 1:30 to 4 p.m. Feb. 1, CIA at Copia, Napa. This grand ZAP tasting revels in America’s heritage wine, zinfandel, in all its many expressions. https://zinfandelexperience.com/