Passport Wine Tasting at the 2012 Mendocino Whale Festival

Enjoy the quaint village of Mendocino while tasting the wines that make our county famous.  Purchase wrist bands and a glass beginning at noon.  Wines will be poured at the charming shops and galleries - look for BARRA of Mendocino at Century 21 Seascape Realty.  There will even be a complimentary trolley. 

Come early to enjoy the chowder tasting at Crown Hall, which goes  from 11:00 to 2:00pm or until the chowder is all gone.

Earth Day 2012 Family Festival

April 14  11:00 to 4:00

Bring the whole family to BARRA of Mendocino’s “Earth Day Family Festival” on Saturday, April 14th.

Join us for a tour of our certified organic vineyard and enjoy complimentary food & wine pairings. Learn about organic winemaking and meet local farmers and vendors displaying their earth-friendly goods. Experience art, music and locally sourced foods. Bring your kids in for face painting, hands on interaction with animals from the farm and other activities that will delight their imagination.

Ride your bike to the event and receive a 20% discount on all wine & merchandise. Bring in your wine corks and receive a 10% discount. An event for the whole family!
 

Solar Living Institute 

2012 Earth Day Celebration

"From earth to table, from sun to home!"

This event features presentations on sustainable living and solar power systems, kids events, vendors and tours of the 12-acre Solar Living Center demonstration site. BARRA of Mendocino will be pouring at the wine & food pairing.

Wineries, farmers and ranchers along the Highway 101 corridor in Mendocino County will be sharing their bounty from the earth to table, offering free tastings and information on their organic, biodynamic and sustainable practices. Solar equipment companies, along with authors of recently published sustainable living books, will be providing presentations and demonstrations on how to bring the sun to homes to help reduce our carbon footprint and enrich our earth. A range of kids activities, including an interactive solar-powered water fountain, pedal-powered lights, and solar boat races, are intended to engage and inspire.

Free and open to the public. 

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Cooking for Solutions 2012

Enjoy three days of remarkable culinary experiences with some of the finest chefs in North America. From a fabulous Friday Gala to small-group Food and Wine Adventures and the exciting Sustainable Seafood Challenge, you'll have a weekend of fun opportunities to enjoy great chefs, fine food and wine, and to discover ways to save the oceans—one meal at a time.

Martha will be pouring our award-winning wines on Saturday, May 19, Food & Wine Adventure Tour 4. This event will be held at The Lodge at Pebble Beach from 11:00 to 2:30 and will include a succulent barbecue lunch.