July 26-27
Come to Wine Vault & Bistro for its fourth annual winemaker dinner with Michael Keenan of Napa Valley's Keenan Winery. This event, which runs for two nights, will offer pairings such as lamb osso buco, black olive jus and chickpea fries with 2005 "Mernet" Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Blend; and charred hanger steak, parmesan and truffle potatoes with 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon. The dinner on both July 26 (5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.; pre-dinner reception at 4:00 p.m.) and July 27 (6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; pre-dinner reception at 5:45 p.m.) will cost $69.50 plus tax and gratuity. Call ahead for reservations. Wine Vault & Bistro, 3731-A India St., San Diego, CA 92103, 619-295-3939.
Ongoing
Join Blanca’s sommelier Cory Hagan daily from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and again at 9:00-10.00 p.m. for half-priced appetizers, drinks and wine flights. Or try corkage-free Sundays and Wednesdays and a special half-priced wine list. Blanca, 437 S. Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075, 858-792-0072.
Ongoing
Addison at The Grand Del Mar in North San Diego offers its “Perfect Wines for Your Perfect Match” program. Explore the restaurant’s 10,000-bottle wine collection with head sommelier Jesse Rodriguez in a full day of customized intensive tastings and tours. The $500 fee includes a lavish six-course meal for two prepared by chef William Bradley and intensive interactive sessions with both sommelier Rodriguez and a boutique winemaker. For more information, visit www.thegranddelmar.com. Addison, 5300 Grand Del Mar Ct., San Diego, CA 92130, 888-314-2030.
Mondays
Delight in Monday night wine tastings at the Cask Room from 5:30 p.m-10 p.m. Try a 2.0 ounce pour of five different wines; selection varies from week to week. $12 per person. Cask Room, 550 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101, 619-822-1606.
Fridays
Enjoy appetizers and wine tastings each Friday night from 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. at Wine Street. The charge is typically $20. For more information, visit www.winestreet.com. Wine Street, 6986 El Camino Real, Ste. D., Carlsbad, CA 92009, 760-431-8455.
Saturdays
Every Saturday, diners on the patio at Andiamo! can enjoy a 50% discount off wines all evening. Andiamo!, 5950 Santo Rd., San Diego, CA 92124, 858-277-3501.
Saturdays
Belle Marie Winery hosts free winery tours every Saturday. Tastings available; call 760-796-7557 or visit www.bellemarie.com. Belle Marie Winery, 26312 Mesa Rock Rd, Escondido, CA 92026, 760-796-7557.
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