Our Events
SFChefs.Food.Wine
Saturday, August 13-15, 2010
Union Square, San Francisco Join food and wine lovers and editors from Gourmet Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle and San Francisco Magazine for this interactive, urban weekend experience set in the epicenter of culinary innovation – celebrating local talent, regional ingredients and Northern CA flair. As one of only 30 Sonoma area wineries participating, we will be pouring our HKG Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Russian River Valley, Estate. The event website is www.sfchefsfoodwine.com
"Cellar Pass" Russian River Winegrowers
Friday, August 20th, 2010 11-4 pm
Several wineries in the Russian River Valley will offer a special Cellar Pass experience at their winery. Join us for a blast from the cellar past! At the top of every hour, we’ll taste a flight of 4 vintages of our award-winning, HKG Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, Estate. Hosting the tasting will be Denise Gill, Sales and Marketing Director for Hop Kiln Winery, who will be using her background as a professional wine judge for the San Francisco Chronicle and the California State Fair to guide you. Utilizing Denise’s great palate, you’ll explore the sensory of aromas and flavor profiles, as well as how wine ages. During the presentation you’ll experience the difference that stemware has on a wine with a side-by-side of comparison of Riedel glasses vs. the tasting room glass. An array of our favorite local cheeses will be included in this delicious Cellar Pass tasting. To purchase tickets, please call 707-521-2535 or visit www.rrvw.org
Grape to Glass, "Hog in the Fog Backyard BBQ"
Saturday August 21, 2010 4pm
Hop Kiln Winery joins our neighbors to pour the 2008 HKG Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, Estate and a barrel sample of our 2009 vintage too at this fun-filled evening "Hog in the Fog BBQ" at Saralee's Vineyard. To purchase tickets, please call 707-521-2535 or visit www.rrvw.org
‘A Perfect Pair’ Tasting
Sunday August 22, 2010 11-3 pm
Start by indulging in this complimentary tasting of roasted chicken salad with Bartlett pears and golden raisins dressed with A Perfect Pear Chipotle Sauce. Finish with A Perfect Pear Dark Chocolate Pear Cabernet Sauce fondue with fresh strawberries. This event is held at the Hop Kiln Winery Tasting Room and no reservations are required.
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, "Taste of Sonoma"
Saturday, September 4, 2010 11am-4pm
We will be pouring our HKG Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Estate at this premier "Taste of Sonoma" event featuring more than 200 wineries and chefs over three days of fabulous winemaker lunches and dinners, a grand tasting, and the most fun you’ll ever have at a wine auction. For tickets please visit
Canine Companions for Independence "Bone Appetit"
Sunday, September 12, 2010 1-6pm
Guests will enjoy food and wine pairings from dozens of prominent restaurants and wineries, a live and silent auction, whiling strolling about the Schultz campus. Hop Kiln Winery will be pairing our wines with John Provost, (Timmy from Lassie) fabulous recipe during this prestigious event. For tickets visit Canine Companion website at www.cci.org/northwest
A Spicy Summer!
Sunday Sept. 12, 2010 11-3 pm
Do you like it hot? If so, do not miss this complimentary sampling of local Yucatan Sunset hot sauces and spicy BBQ sauce drizzled over brie and fresh mango quesadillas. This event is held at the Hop Kiln Winery Tasting Room and no reservations are required.
Healdsburg Crush Festival
Saturday, October 16, 2010 6:00 - 9:00pm
Hop Kiln Winery will feature the HKG Russian River Valley Estate Grown wines along with over 35 participating wineries joined by local restaurants and guest winemakers. This event is held at St John's Catholic School with live music and a silent auction. To reserve your tickets visit www.healdsburgcrushfestival.org
Wine Club Stomp Party
Saturday, October 2010 2-4 pm
Date to be announced