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Relax, party, and indulge with wine this weekend. We’ve gathered a handsome list of wine events happening in each of the Western regions, this Friday through Saturday. Call the babysitter, find your IDs, and appoint a designated driver because your weekend is about to get very exciting.
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[Southwest; Friday-Saturday]Arizona Wine Growers Festival at The FarmSip wine and meet the makers at the picturesque Farm at South Mountain in Phoenix. Arizona’s top wine growers will gather at the farm to show guests their work. The event will feature wine tastings, a picnic lunch, and live and silent auctions. November 14, 6-8pm; November 15, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Tickets from $65. azwinefestivalatthefarm.com. 6106 S32nd St., Phoenix.
[Southern California; Saturday]6th Annual Southern California Pinot DaysCelebrate Pinot Noir with 80 producers of the red wine. The Grand Tasting will feature over 100 pinots from the Russian River Valley to Oregon to the Sonoma Coast. Most of the wineries at Pinot Days have small teams who care about the love of wine. While the event focuses on California styles, some pinots will be present from Germany, New Zealand, and Burgundy. November 15, 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Tickets from $75. pinotdays.org. 2701 North Sepulveda Blvd, L.A.
Photo via Pinot Days[Mountain; Saturday]Wine Walk RenoEvery third Saturday of the month the Riverwalk Merchants Association hosts the Wine Walk by in the Riverwalk District along the Truckee River. Go to any of the participating merchants where you can buy a ticket, and they’ll give you a wine glass and stamp that gives you access to sample wine at other participating vendors. Find the list of stores hosting wine tastings on the Riverwalk website and start your adventure! Tickets are $20. November 15, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. renoriver.org. Riverwalk District, Reno.
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[Northern California; Wednesday-Sunday]Napa Valley Film FestivalDrink wine among celebrities and film buffs at the Napa Valley Film Festival. Held across four walk-able wine country villages, Napa, Yountville, St. Helena, and Calistoga, the weekend will be full of parties, culinary demonstrations, film viewings, and wine tastings. The fest will feature 125 films, 250 filmmakers, 150 wineries, and 30 chefs. November 12-16. Passes from $95. napavalleyfilmfest.org. 500 1st St., Napa.
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[Northwest; Saturday]The Northwest Food & Wine FestivalTaste wines from the Pacific Northwest at this Portland festival. Over 60 tasting rooms will serve wine to pair with gourmet food from 30 plus restaurants. Dress your best because this fest is fancy. November 15, 4 p.m.-8p.m. Tickets from $75. nwwinefestival.com. 1000 NE Multnomah St., Portland.
