Sonoma County Barrel Tasting
Over 100 Sonoma County wineries open their barrel rooms for two weekends in March, offering tastes of wines still aging in barrel. Visitors get preview access to unreleased vintages and the chance to purchase barrel futures at discounted prices. One of the most popular wine events in California.
~30,000 visitors
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
4-17 March 2026
Two weekends in early March
$40 - $80
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