Rod Berglund, Board President of the Russian River Valley Winegrowers (RRVW), announces the annual Russian River Valley Passport Weekend (formerly called Passport to Pinot) – the renowned winegrowing AVA’s two-day celebration, taking place June 27-28, 2015. The highly anticipated weekend of events explores the rugged beauty of this Sonoma County wine region and its hidden gems; including world-class wines, local food and unmatched hospitality. The Russian River Valley Passport Weekend offers exclusive tasting opportunities at more than 30 acclaimed Russian River wineries from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, while showcasing famed...

SF Giants’ JT Snow will be hosting his 2nd Annual Snowman Classic Celebrity Cocktail Competition on July 8, 2015 at the Omni Hotel in San Francisco, which raises funds for his Snow Foundation to find a cure for the worst form of diabetes. This year’s event features a new twist from last year’s event with 8 celebrities paired with 8 bartenders competing in 3 rounds to make the best cocktail. Guests will be able to watch the action, mix and mingle with Bay Area athletes and celebrities, try the cocktails, enjoy raffle and silent auction and much more. Some celebrities already confirmed are Warriors Festus Ezeli, Former...

Spring is always a time for new beginnings and I have to admit that in this issue more than any other, the pleasure of blossoming in the company of so many women powerhouses in various industries has truly given the GEV team a sense of significance. Fresh from the 8th Annual Pebble Beach Food and Wine, my spirit is renewed. The matchless tandem of Food & Wine Magazine publisher Christina Grdovic and Editor in chief Dana Cowin spearheaded a movement in the culinary world where women are deservingly celebrated as the kitchen champions that they truly are. How fabulous it was, to be able to interact with Michelin star chef Dominique Crenn...