REDWOOD VALLEY, Calif. – Like mom and apple pie, wine and chocolate go together.

Redwood Valley’s wine and spirit makers will celebrate this winning combination and Valentine’s Day with the event “In Love with Redwood Valley: A Day of Wine, Spirits & Chocolate.”

On Saturday, Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., nine Redwood Valley wineries and distilleries will feature professional chocolatiers pairing their delectable confections with select wines, liqueurs and brandies.

Among the chocolatiers at this second annual Valentine’s event is local chef Linas Kesminas of Fort Bragg’s Living Light Culinary Institute. He’ll be in the wine cellar at Frey Vineyards preparing batches of unique organic chocolates flavored with Frey wines.

Germain-Robin Craft Distillers also will offer locally made confections – assorted fudges, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and heart-shaped cakes coated in rich chocolate ganache, all from Schat’s Bakery in Ukiah.

Barra of Mendocino will feature scrumptious organic and fair trade chocolates from Tcho of San Francisco and truffles hand made by “Young Emily.” These sweets will be paired with Bella Dolce vintage port, a muscat canelli and “Sweet Thang,” an organically grown chardonnay and muscat canelli blend. Local singer Paula Samonte will perform from noon to 4 p.m.

Lolonis Winery will present a selection of Belgian chocolates from Leonidas Chocolates. Other hosts for “In Love with Redwood Valley” are Oster Wine Cellars, Cole Bailey, Giuseppe/Neese Vineyards, Silversmith Vineyards and Graziano Family of Wines.

Admission for this special tasting event is $20 and includes an embossed wine glass. Designated drivers are admitted free.

For information, see www.atasteofredwoodvalley.com , call 800-760-3739 or 707-485-0322 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..