KELSEYVILLE – Delight your sweetheart this Valentine's Day with tickets to the fourth Annual Wine & Chocolate Festival.

The event will be held at Mt. Konocti Growers, 2550 Big Valley Road, Lakeport, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13.

This year’s event, a benefit for Lake Family Resource Center, is presented by Kathy Fowler Auto Center, Mt. Konocti Growers, Robinson Rancheria Bingo & Casino, Umpqua Bank and other donors and sponsors.

More than 25 Lake County wineries are participating, and many are pouring multiple premium Lake County wines, including sparkling wines, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Primitivo and ports.

Luscious chocolates have been paired by Certified Sommelier Stephanie Green of Focused on Wine in Kelseyville.

Green, currently pursuing her Masters in Wine sponsored by Gina Gallo, says Wine & Chocolate is one of her favorite local wine events.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for local wineries to present premium wines to a wide audience,” said Green.

In addition to tasting wine an chocolate, entertainment includes raffles, workshops, conversations with winemakers, a new “Name that Grape” contest, and an antique car show (weather permitting).

Participants also will be able to vote on their favorite pairing. Wine Country box lunches will be available for purchase at a nominal charge.

Proceeds from the Wine & Chocolate Festival benefit the programs and services of Lake Family Resource Center.

Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door and are available at the following locations:

 

• Brassfield Estate Winery, Clearlake Oaks;

• Focused on Wine, Kelseyville;

• Kathy Fowler Auto Center, Lakeport;

• Hillside Honda, Lakeport;

• Lake County Wine Studio, Upper Lake;

• Lakeport Chamber of Commerce, Lakeport;

• Lakeshore Feed & Grain, Clearlake;

• Lake Family Resource Center, Kelseyville Offices;

• Langtry Estate & Vineyards, Middletown;

• Moore Family Wines, Cobb;

• People Services, Lakeport;

• Rosa d ‘Oro, Kelseyville;

• Shannon Ridge Vineyards & Winery, Clearlake Oaks;

• Six Sigma Ranch, Vineyards & Winery, Lower Lake;

• Wild About Books, Clearlake;

• Wildhurst Vineyards, Kelseyville.

For more information, call 707-279-0563 or 888-775-8336.