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San Francisco wine tasting events offer visitors the chance to sample amazing wines from both local wineries and other producers from all around the world. Events range from the large Chronicle Wine Competition in February to smaller events such as four-hour wine walks in Noe Valley and the Marina neighborhoods. Here is a small sampling of events in San Francisco in 2020.

Essência do Vinho – Porto

20-23 February, Palácio da Bolsa, Porto

There will be about 3,000 national and international wines from 400 producers available for open tasting, from 20 to 23 February. The 17th edition of Essência do Vinho is back to the imposing Palácio da Bolsa with masterclasses, wine tastings with commentary, including the “Top 10 Portuguese Wines”, previously chosen by a jury associated with the magazine Revista de Vinhos, food and wine pairings and the tasting of delicacies.

The holiday season in Mendoza couldn’t come at a more exciting time of year: the peak of the summer, and just a couple months before the harvest festivities and vendimia. In many ways it is the blissful calm before the storm, and the ideal time to relax with friends and family enjoying the beautiful mountains and Malbec of Mendoza.

Magical lighting, delicious food and festive atmosphere all over! Whether at the historical Christmas Market of Mainz, several other charming Christmas markets across the region or at Rheinhessen’s Best-Of-Winners – Christmas is in the air. And where else will you find the perfect match of Christmas culinary specialties and mouth-watering (mulled) wine in cosy corners than in the region’s award-winning wineries. So indulge yourself from head to toe, enjoy a winter barbecue or listen to festive Christmas sounds.