Sept 13: Moonlight Dinner Train. Capture the romance of a moonlight dinner on an old-fashioned train chugging along through a redwood forest, complete with a cowboy sing-along and dancing. 6-11. (Felton: Graham Hill Rd.; 831/335-4484; www.roaringcamp.com)
Sept 20: Wine and Cheese Dinner. Join Parcel 104 for this savory annual event, which features the culinary talents of the Bay Area’s star chefs, as well as cheese expert and author Laura Werlin. Enjoy a cocktail reception followed by a multi-course meal that’s masterfully made with fine local artisan cheeses. Starts at 6:30pm. (Santa Clara: 2700 Mission College Blvd.; 408/970-6104 for tickets; www.parcel104.com)
Sept 21: Taste of Woodside. This fundraiser event is every wine lover’s epicurean dream: spending the afternoon under a canopy of oak trees, sipping fine wines and enjoying a multi-course dinner well into the evening. Silent auction and live music included. (Woodside: Grace Memorial Courtyard, Woodside Village Church, 3154 Woodside Rd.; 650/364-4072 for tickets; www.tasteofwoodside.com)
Sept 26: Guglielmo's Christmas In September. Holiday cheer comes early to Guglielmo Winery, as its second annual fundraiser kicks off. Indulge in delicious food and fine wine, and bid on silent and live auction prizes—proceeds will be donated to families in need. 6:30-9:30. (Morgan Hill: 1480 E. Main Ave.; 408/799-2145; www.guglielmowinery.com)
Sept 28: Harvest Festival. Join Testarossa Vineyards for its release of two new wines, 2006 Diana’s Reserve Chardonnay and the 2006 Cuvée Niclaire Pinot Noir. Savory fare from local restaurants and live music add to the celebration. 11-4. (Los Gatos: 300-A College Ave.; 408/354-6150 for tickets; www.testarossa.com)
