A group of Sonoma County’s finest wineries, winegrowers, and chefs is headed to Los Angeles May 4-6 for a series of wine seminars, dinners and tastings for Los Angeles wine trade and consumers. The “Sonoma in the City: Los Angeles” tour is presented by Sonoma County Vintners, Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, Alexander Valley Winegrowers, Russian River Valley Winegrowers, Sonoma County Tourism Bureau, Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance, and Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley™.
More than 40 Sonoma County winemakers, winegrowers and winery owners will be heading to Los Angeles. The events will allow attendees the chance to talk to the winemakers, wine growers, and winery owners about their wines and meet the people that make Sonoma County what it is.
Here is an overview of the week’s events. Details for participation are included with each listing. 
Tuesday, May 4
Tasting with four Sonoma County wineries
Bottle Rock Downtown — 1050 Flower Street # 167, Los Angeles
Info: 213/747-1100
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Information: http://www.bottlerock.net/
Tasting with nine Sonoma County wineries
Wine House — 2311 Cotner Ave., Los Angeles
Info: 310/479-3731
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Information: www.winehouse.com
Tasting with eleven Sonoma County wineries
Palate Wine Merchant & Wine Bar — 933 South Brand Blvd., Glendale
Info: 818/662-9463
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Information: www.palatefoodwine.com
Wednesday, May 5:
Tasting with four Sonoma County wineries
Cecconi’s Restaurant with Du-Vin Wine & Spirits – 8764 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles
Information: 213/507-2404
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Information: www.cecconiswesthollywood.com
Tasting with six Sonoma County wineries
Bottle Rock Culver City — 3847 Main Street, Culver City
Info: 310/836-WINE (9463)
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Information: http://www.bottlerock.net/
Alexander Valley Winegrowers Dinner at Melisse
Time: 6:30 pm
Taste Alexander Valley wines with a wine-inspired menu paired with these outstanding wineries:
Skipstone Ranch, Souverain, Munselle Wines, and Stryker Sonoma
Melisse Restaurant, 1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica
Cost: $150 per person
Reservations: 310/395-0881
Information: http://alexandervalley.org or www.melisse.com
Thursday, May 6
Tasting with four Sonoma County wineries
Woodland Hills Wine Co. — 22622 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills
Info: 800/678-9463
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Information: www.whwc.com
Tasting with seven Sonoma County wineries
Wally’s Wine & Spirits — 2107 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles
Info: 310/475-0606
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Information: www.wallywine.com
Russian River Valley Winegrowers Dinner at Valentino
Enjoy a beautifully paired menu featuring Iron Horse Vineyards, Joseph Swan,
Inman Family, Longboard Vineyards, and Papapietro Perry
Time: 7:30-10:30pm
Valentino, 3115 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica
Cost: $100 per person
Information: www.Valentinorestaurantgroup.com or 310/829-4313
Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance Dinner at Lawry’s the Prime Rib
Enjoy a multi-course meal with Atmosphere Wines, Chateau St. Jean, Arrowood Vineyards & Winery, Deerfield Ranch Winery and more to be announced.
Time: 7:30-10:30pm
Lawry’s the Prime Rib, 100 N. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills
310/652-2827
Cost: $96 per person
Information/Reservations: 310/360-6281, ext. 4


