April 5: J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Spring Supper. Usher in spring with a luxurious four-course meal featuring spring lamb rib chops paired with 2004 J. Lohr Hilltop Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. 7pm. (San Jose: 1000 Lenzen Avenue; 408/ 288-5057; www.jlohr.com)
April 12: Solis Winery Winemaker’s Dinner. Enjoy a sumptuous four-course meal paired with Solis’ quality wines, and meet other like-minded oenophiles at this special event. 6pm. (San Martin: Corde Valle, 1 Corde Valle Club Dr., wineries; 408/465-4562; www.soliswinery.com)
April 17: Totally Tapas at Fortino Winery. Tapas may come on small plates, but they pack big flavor. Learn how to prepare these popular Spanish appetizers, such as sun-dried tomato tartlets and pancetta-stuffed mushroom caps and sample your creations with Fortino’s award-winning wines. 6:30-8:30. (Gilroy: 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy.; 888/617-6606; www.fortinowinery.com)
April 19: Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association Passport Day. Embark on a gustatory journey through this unique viticultural area. With your passport, you gain entry to several wineries, including many that aren’t open to the public, where you can tour the facilities, meet the winemakers, and of course, savor the best pours the region has to offer. 11-5. (Santa Cruz Mountains: various locations; 831/685-VINE; www.scmwa.com)
April 26: Wineries of Santa Clara Valley Spring Celebration. Taste award-winning local wines from more than 17 vintners and sample gourmet foods. Come for the wine, but stay for the dancing and music. Make your reservations early for this popular event. 12-5 (Hollister: Casa de Fruta Country Park; 408/842-9316; www.casasdefruta.com)
