April marks California’s Down to Earth Month wine celebration. Wineries throughout the state participate with fun-filled festivals and events, with a focus on sustainable winemaking.
Passport to Dry Creek Valley (April 25–27)
More than 25 wineries will participate in this festival celebrating Sonoma County wine. Take part in tastings, food pairings, a welcome party, musical entertainment and more.

© Cliff Lede Vineyards
El Dorado Wines Passport Weekend (April 26–27)
More than 20 wineries in Placerville, California, offer wine and food tasting. One- or two-day passes are available.
Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival (April 26–27)
Celebrate sustainability in Santa Barbara at one of the longest-running Earth Day celebrations in the country. Enjoy local wine and beer, and environmentally-friendly vendors.

© Vineyard to Vintner Weekend
Roots & Renewal: Down to Earth Month Vineyard Tour (April 19 and 26)
McGrail Vineyards in Livermore, California, hosts a 90-minute guided tour through its estate vineyard, highlighting the winery’s sustainable farming and winemaking practices.
De Portola Wine Trail Big Red Fest (April 27)
The 11 participating wineries in Temecula, California, pair three red wines with a small bite from a local chef on the self-guided tasting experience.

© Benziger Family Winery
Wine Blending Seminar (April 27)
Join Tablas Creek Vineyard’s proprietor and director of winemaking for a two-hour seminar and tasting. This experience allows guests to try their hand at producing their own blend.
“Sustainability matters to wine consumers across the globe, which is why California’s wine community has worked so hard to become a world leader in sustainability and developed into one of the U.S.’ most highly value-added agricultural sectors,” said Robert P. Koch, president and CEO, Wine Institute.
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