July 2 – 11, 2009
Taos, NM — 2009 Toast of Taos
"From incredible art showcased in a 19-gallery tour and 4 auctions, to mouth-watering food of all types served at the plethora of wine dinners, to the thrill of an excursion to the top of the world or a glamorous resort, Toast of Taos has it all. Each event features special wines—including award winners from the Southwest US and outstanding Argentina vintages. Winemakers, chefs, and artists will be on hand to share their special insights and to introduce visitors to their creations." See the Toast of Taos website for full details.

July 9 – 12, 2009
San Luis Obispo, CA — 25th Annual Central Coast Wine Classic
The Central Coast Wine Classic will offer four days of extensive wine and food events, including an elegant dinner at famous Hearst Castle in San Simeon. There will be fine and rare wine auction on Saturday. Be sure to visit the Central Coast Wine Classic website for full details.

July 9 – 12, 2009
Park City, UT — 5th Annual Park City Food & Wine Classic
From the Park City Food & Wine Classic website: "The 5th Annual Park City Food & Wine Classic is billed as an Epicurean Extravaganza. This premier destination event where master winemakers, culinary greats and our distinguished guests gather to play, wine and dine in the high altitude is the must-attend event of the season. It is the unrivaled most comprehensive wine event in Utah"

July 12 – 19, 2009
Anguilla, Caribbean — A Midsummer Epicurean Delight
Described as a "Seven-Night Rendezvous for Gastronomic Connoisseurs with Six Chefs de Haute Cuisine and Five Master Wine Producers," this event will be hosted at the Malliouhana Hotel & Spa in west Anguilla. Besides wine dinners, attendees will have access to all of the hotel's amenities including sunbathing, snorkelling, sailing, fishing and swimming and spa facilities. See the Malliouhana Hotel & Spa website for full details of the package.

July 16 – 18, 2009
Santa Barbara, CA — 6th Annual California Wine Festival
Dubbed as California's most popular wine festival, the California Wine Festival will be held seaside in sunny Santa Barbara, featuring hundreds California's top red and white wines along with top chefs serving delicious food. One ticket entitles you to unlimited wine tasting, food sampling and live music. See the California Wine Festival website for details.

July 16 – 19, 2009
Killington, VT — 8th Annual Killington Wine Festival
"Now in its eighth year, The Killington Wine Festival offers 3 days of wine tasting events including tasting dinners, nine & wine golf, and a bubbly champagne brunch. The highlight of the weekend is Saturday's Grand Tasting at the Peak of Killington." See the Killington Chamber of Commerce website for updated information.

July 17 – 19, 2009
Watkins Glen, NY — Finger Lakes Wine Festival
More than 500 wines from more than 80 New York wineries will be available for sampling and purchasing at the 13th Finger Lakes Wine Festival. In addition to live music and seminars, there will be live cooking demonstrations and even a brewers garden featuring local microbrews. See the Finger Lakes Wine Festival website for more information.

July 24 – 26, 2009
McMinnville, OR — 23rd International Pino Noir Celebration
More than 50 Northwest chefs will serve courses of farm-to-table cuisine to be savored along with Pinot noir wines from around the world. There will be a vineyard tours and winery lunches, a salmon bake, a grand tasting and more. See the International Pinot Noir Celebration website for full details.