Datebook

Saturday

Winter Barrel Tasting: Leeward Winery lets you sample wines from its barrels alongside the current releases of the same wines. The cellar will be lit by candles. Wear warm clothing. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Leeward Winery, 2784 Johnson Drive, Ventura. (805) 656-5054. Free. Also on Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Another Barrel Tasting: You’ll be tasting what’s in the barrels on this casual walkabout in the cellars of Callaway Vineyard & Winery. The unreleased wines will be served with bites of food. Wear a sweater or jacket. 4 to 6 p.m. Callaway Vineyard & Winery, 32720 Rancho California Road, Temecula. (800) 472-2377. $25 plus tax.

Tuesday

Supper Club Class: Chef Douglas Brown takes you through the steps of serving a six-course meal with wines for a dinner party in this hands-on class. 1 p.m. In the kitchen of Muriel’s Supper Club, 210 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 325-8839. $135. Additional $85 to bring a guest for dinner after the class (at 7 p.m.).

January 25

AIWF Dinner: The Orange County Chapter of the American Institute of Wine & Food features Debra Dickerson of Neal’s Yard Dairy in England. She takes you through a tasting of European artisanal cheeses and a four-course dinner paired with wines. 6 p.m. Savannah Chop House, 32441 Golden Lantern St., Laguna Niguel. (949) 493-7107. For reservations, call Diane Lee, (310) 822-7682. $65 for AIWF members; $75 for nonmembers.

By Feb. 1

Recipe Contest: The Stater Bros. Riverside Orange Blossom Festival Recipe Contest theme is “The Big Squeeze.” The contest has four categories of recipes, all of which must include either one orange or one-half cup of orange juice. No professional chefs or food specialists may enter. First prize is a stained-glass hanging. Winners’ recipes will be printed and distributed in cookbook form at the Orange Blossom Festival in downtown Riverside April 21 and 22. For information, call (909) 715-3400 or visit the Web site at https://www.orangeblossomfestival.org.