Wine, Cheese, and All That Jazz!

Celebrate Passport Weekend on Saturday, April 24 with a lively evening of jazz and bossa nova tunes from our newest sponsor, the Topel Tasting Room. This is the first of three such jazz shows that Topel will host this summer, including one the second weekend of the Festival, on Saturday June 12.

This time Jim Adams, who has entertained thousands in appearances throughout Wine Country for more than 20 years, teams up with Gary Digman, a member of the Santa Rosa Junior College music faculty for 30 years.

Let Topel wines rock your palate as Jim and Gary swing with a bossa nova groove from from 5 to 7 p.m., a perfect prelude to your Saturday night dining. The music is free; regular wine tasting fees ($5 for four tastes) apply. Topel will also offering wine by the glass for $5, along with complimentary cheese and other delicious appetizers.

Topel Tasting Room is open daily 11-7 at 125 Matheson Street, Healdsburg; phone 707-433-4116. Visit them on the web at www.topelwines.com