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Festive wine tasting — paired with a variety of other fun activities — abounds throughout the Bay Area this winter season, including in Aptos, Healdsburg and Livermore. ISTOCKPHOTO

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Look out for these festive beer, wine and spirits-related events in the days ahead.

West Wines Scandinavian Christmas Celebration >> 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 — Dec. 1, West Wines, 1000 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg. This Scandinavian yuletide event will feature a holiday market and a tasting of four wines as well as Swedish glogg. $35. www.westwines.com/

Bright Nights at Cuvaison >> 5-7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 29-Jan. 4, Cuvaison Tasting Room and Estate, 1221 Duhig Road, Napa. Celebrate the season with curated wine and cheese pairings and an optional luxury caviar experience, all set against the backdrop of twinkling vineyards. $85 ($185 for a Regiis Ova caviar pairing for two); www.cuvaison.com

Dry Creek Holiday Celebration & Marketplace >> 12 to 4 p.m. Nov. 30, Dry Creek Vineyard, 3770 Lambert Bridge Road, Healdsburg. This Thanksgiving weekend tradition is the perfect way to spark your holiday spirit. Shop charming gifts from local vendors at the holiday market, while sipping limited-release wines and enjoying small bites. $40. https://tinyurl.com/DryCreekHoliday

Holidays in the Vineyards >> Noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, Livermore Valley wineries. From Rios-Lovell to Boa Ventura and Cuda Ridge, Livermore wineries will be decking their halls for this annual holiday party that combine wine tasting with special attractions that vary at each winery, but typically include Toys for Tots fundraisers, barrel samples or tasty bites. Find details on each winery’s website and at www.lvwine.org/events/.

Holiday Bazaar at Bacchus Landing >> 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7-8, Bacchus Landing, 14210 Bacchus Landing Way, Healdsburg. Browse an artisan holiday bazaar as you enjoy wine tastings, pizza and live music at this complex which showcases eight wineries. www.bacchuslanding.com

Aptos Wine Wander >> 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 8, Aptos Village Green, Aptos. Explore the heart of Aptos village during this festive afternoon of Santa Cruz Mountains wine tasting and holiday shopping at the makers market. $45 in advance, $50 at the door; https://winesofthesantacruzmountains.com.