28th Annual · November 7–8, 2026
One weekend. 45 wineries. So many delicious discoveries.
This fall, follow the Wine Road for a one-of-a-kind Sonoma County wine and food weekend. The 2026 Wine & Food Affair brings together 45 wineries across Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley and Healdsburg for two days of memorable wine tastings and thoughtfully prepared food pairings.
Travel from valley to valley, discover new favorites and revisit the wineries you love. Each stop has its own flavors, wines and personality—making every visit a new reason to keep exploring.
Saturday & Sunday, November 7–8 · 11 AM–4 PM
Buy Tickets Before November 2 →
The food is part of the experience
Come hungry. Discover your next favorite pairing.
From rich Cabernet Sauvignon with savory beef dishes to Pinot Noir alongside mushroom-inspired recipes, this year’s winery menus celebrate the flavors of fall. Think hearty soups, inventive appetizers, comforting classics and delicious surprises—all selected to complement the wine in your glass.
With a featured food pairing at each participating winery, Wine & Food Affair is much more than a tasting. It’s a chance to discover what happens when great Sonoma County wine meets great food.
Preview the delicious details
Take a look inside the 2026 recipe booklet
Browse the winery lineup, featured food and wine pairings, and recipes before the weekend. Use the booklet to discover must-try dishes and plan a route that takes you through more of Wine Country.
See all participating wineries, menus and pairings →
Explore more of Northern Sonoma County
Three valleys and Healdsburg—one delicious journey
Start in Alexander Valley, wind through Dry Creek Valley, discover the cool-climate wines of Russian River Valley and enjoy Healdsburg’s welcoming in-town tasting rooms. With two days to explore, there’s no need to choose just one area.
Every winery offers a different pairing and perspective. Follow your appetite, discover somewhere new and make the journey between wineries part of the experience.
View the event map and plan your route →
Turn your tasting into a Wine Country weekend
Coming from out of town? Make time for a leisurely two-day getaway, with plenty of opportunities to explore the wineries, restaurants and communities of Northern Sonoma County. Wine Road lodging partners have special offers for event weekend.
Last chance to join us
Tickets close November 2.
The 28th Annual Wine & Food Affair is almost here. Tickets must be purchased in advance—there are no ticket sales at the door.
Final ticket deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026
Event dates: November 7–8 · 11 AM–4 PM each day
Weekend tickets: $135 + applicable tax. Sunday-only and designated-driver ticket options are also available.
Get Your Wine & Food Affair Tickets →
One ticket, so much to experience
What does your ticket include?
- Wine tasting at participating wineries, with a minimum of three tastes per stop
- A featured food pairing at each winery you visit
- A commemorative tasting glass and event wristband at check-in
- The flexibility to visit wineries across all three valleys and Healdsburg
Designated-driver tickets include food pairings but no wine tasting. This is a 21-and-over event, including designated drivers.
Even more value
Two tickets? Insider savings make a difference.
A Wine Road Insider membership is $75 per year and includes savings on Wine Road events. The Insider benefit can save $80 on two Wine & Food Affair weekend tickets—more than the cost of the membership.
Plus, you’ll enjoy Insider benefits beyond this one event.
See Wine Road Insider benefits and details →
How it works
Choose your first stop. Then explore.
When purchasing tickets, select the winery where you’ll begin your day. Check in there for your tasting glass and wristband. After that, create your own itinerary: follow the pairings you can’t wait to try and visit participating wineries throughout the region.
For the best experience, use the 2026 winery and pairing program together with the event map.
Planning with friends?
Participating wineries cannot accommodate groups of eight or more during the event.
Wine & Food Affair FAQs
When is the 2026 Wine & Food Affair?
Saturday and Sunday, November 7–8, 2026, from 11 AM to 4 PM each day.
Where does Wine & Food Affair take place?
At 45 participating wineries throughout Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley and Healdsburg in Northern Sonoma County.
When do ticket sales end?
Advance ticket sales close Monday, November 2, 2026. Tickets are not available at the door.
Do I need to visit wineries in a certain order?
Only your first stop is fixed: check in at the winery you select when purchasing your ticket. After check-in, explore participating wineries at your own pace.
Are food pairings included?
Yes. Each participating winery features a food pairing. Designated-driver tickets include food pairings but not wine tasting.
Are gluten-free and vegetarian options available?
Some participating wineries offer gluten-free and/or vegetarian options. Check the current winery program for dietary indicators; these indicate an option is available, not necessarily that the featured dish meets that diet.
Don’t let this delicious weekend pass you by.
The menus are planned, the wineries are ready, and ticket sales end November 2. Choose your starting winery and make your Wine Country plans now.
Thank You To Our Sponsors/Partners
FAQ's
Yes, all they need is a copy of your PDF Ticket and they must check in at the winery you chose to start at.
Either print it or show it on your phone and your photo ID for age verification.
Yes that is fine, as long as they have a copy of their pdf Ticket and a valid ID when checking in.
We cannot change your starting location. You must check in at the winery you chose at registration. This is listed on your PDF Ticket.
Designated Drivers must be 21 or older.
Refund Policy
Sales are FINAL and non – refundable. No full or partial refunds are given to customers who miss the event. The ticket is valid only on the date[s] of the event as listed and may not be exchanged or redeemed for any other dates.
Important Event Information
- Starting Winery: Choose just your starting winery at registration. After check-in, you may visit any participating winery throughout the weekend.
- Check-In Limits: Each winery can only accept 50 check-ins. Once full, the winery name will be “greyed out” online.
- Groups: Wineries marked with * do not allow groups of 8+.
- What You Get: A tasting glass & wristband at check-in (keep both for the weekend).
- Designated Drivers: Receive food tastings only (no wine), must be 21+, and will get a different wristband color.
- Wristbands: Must stay on all weekend. No replacements—new wristbands require a new ticket purchase.
- Check-In Rules: Everyone in your party must be present to check in. Wineries will check IDs and attach wristbands.
- Tickets: Admit 1 person only. Photo ID required—no exceptions.
- Age Policy: All Wine Road events are strictly 21+. No children, babies, or minors allowed.
- Glass Policy: Lost/forgotten glass replacement fee is $5.
- Pets: Please leave dogs at home.
- Sunday-Only Tickets: Valid for check-in on Sunday only.
- Pouring Hours: Wineries pour from 11am–4pm during the event, regardless of regular hours.
- Responsible Service: Wineries will not serve anyone appearing intoxicated, even if with a limo or DD.
- Sales: Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Event sells out—no door sales.
- Rain or Shine: The event takes place in all weather.
45 Wineries. Three Valleys. One Delicious Weekend.
From vineyard-lined country roads to tasting rooms in the heart of Healdsburg, discover the wineries bringing Wine & Food Affair to life. Explore participating wineries by region and plan your own tasting adventure.
Alexander Valley
8 wineries
Dry Creek Valley
11 wineries
Russian River Valley
17 wineries
Healdsburg In-Town
9 wineries
Harvest Moon Winery
Date: Nov. 5, 2021
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Barrel Room at Harvest Moon, 2192 Olivet Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Price: $50 per person
Brief description: Join us for an evening reception in our barrel room featuring the newest release of our Savage Zinfandel. This Estate wine has gained a growing fan base with its fruit forward flavors and cocktail wine style wowing the pallet. Our winemaker, Randy Pitts, will be pulling some additional wines from our cellar. Street tacos and appetizers will complement this delicious cult wine. It’s going to be a wild night!
LINK to purchase tickets: It’s Going To Be A Wild Night
Colagrossi Wines – Happy Hour with the Winemaker
Date: Nov 05, 2021
Time: 5:30-6:30 / 6:30-7:30
Specify your time when making your reservation.
Location: Colagrossi Wines 7755 Bell Road, Windsor,Ca 95492
Price: $45.00 / person
Contact: Craig Colagrossi
Email: colagrossiwines@yahoo.com
Phone: 707-529-5459
Details: Join us for a casual and intimate wine & food experience. Taste our boutique lineup of hand-crafted, artisan wines and specially paired bites with winemaker Craig Colagrossi at his on-site production facility. As always, Craig will be sneaking into the barrel room to share some samples of what the future has to offer you. The perfect causal night and lite fare to kick off your wine and food weekend!
West Wines
Date: Nov. 5, 2021
Time: 5:00-6:30pm
Location: West Wines Tasting Room
1000 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg CA
Price: $65 per person
Description:
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to taste some of our first vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve paired with appetizers. Winemaker Katarina will open bottles from vintages 1999, 2002, 2003 and 2005.
Cabernet Sauvignon is the foundation of Bordeaux wines known for their aging potential of 30-40 years or more. Our first vintages of West Cabernet Sauvignon are aging beautifully and we will be opening a few bottles for this occasion.
This sunset tasting will take place on Friday, November 5th at the West Wines tasting room from 5:00-6:30pm. Seating for this event will be extremely limited.
Link: Cabernet Event Reservations
Rita’s Block Vertical Tasting with the Winemaker –
Date: Nov. 5, 2021
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
Cost: $50 per person
Location: Mengler Family Wines Tasting Lounge
834 McClelland Drive in Windsor
Contact: Dave Batt
Email: wine@menglerwine.com
Phone: 707 620 0175
Details: Enjoy seven vintages of our signature wine, Rita’s Block, with winemaker Chris Mengler. We will also offer some appetizers from some of our great local restaurants to complement this great experience. This special event is limited to 10 guests.
Twilight Reception at CAST Wines
Date: Nov 5, 2021
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Cost: $45 per person
Location: Cast Wine
8500 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, CA
Contact: Eric Fox
Email: eric@castwines.com
Phone: 707-431-1225
Click for reservations/tickets
Details: Please join CAST Wines for a twilight reception outdoors at our estate winery in beautiful Dry Creek Valley from 5-7pm. Guests will enjoy our beach, patio and exclusive terrace, all overlooking the vineyards and sunset with tastes of four of our wines along with small bites. Wines planned include our Sparkling Blanc de Noirs, Grenache Blanc, Old Vine Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. Space is limited to 50 guests. No children or pets at this event please.
Pending
Wine & Food Affair
2026 Lodging Specials
Looking for where to stay during the Wine Road Wine & Food Affair? Make a weekend of it in Northern Sonoma County with special lodging offers from Wine Road partners for the Wine & Food Affair, November 7–8, 2026.
Choose from hotels, historic inns and Wine Country getaways in and around Healdsburg, Windsor, Geyserville, Santa Rosa, Guerneville and Occidental. Offers include discounted room rates, breakfast, spa savings and other special Wine Road perks.
Offers are subject to availability and individual property terms. Book directly through the links below for current rates and availability.
Plan Your Wine & Food Affair Weekend
Wine & Food Affair takes place November 7–8, 2026 throughout Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Russian River Valley in Northern Sonoma County. Staying nearby gives you more time to explore the wineries, restaurants and communities along the Wine Road.
Book your stay, choose your starting winery, and get ready for two delicious days of wine, food and fall in Sonoma County.
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November 7–8, 2026 | 11 AM–4 PM
