Feb 9-10: Hearts, Wine & Chocolate at Solis Winery. Sample a classic combination of wine and chocolate at this Valentine’s themed event. 12-4pm. (Gilroy: 3920 Hecker Pass Hwy.; 408/847-6306. www.soliswinery.com)
Feb 14: Guglielmo Winery’s Valentine’s Dinner. This annual formal affair features a multi-course dinner paired with wines. 6:30-10:30pm. (Morgan Hill: 1480 E. Main Ave.; 408/779-2145. www.guglielmowinery.com)
Feb 27: Cabernet Sauvignon Symposium. Experts discuss how soil, climate and weather factor into the development of a Cabernet, while tastings from various regions illustrate the differences. 7pm. (San Jose: 1000 Lenzen Ave.; 408/288-5057. www.jlohr.com)

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