Thomas Fogarty Winery & Vineyards will celebrate the summer solstice from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, with vineyard hikes and chardonnay tasting at 19501 Skyline Blvd. in Woodside.

Not normally accessible to the public, Thomas Fogarty Winery will be sending guests out into the vineyards, with vistas overlooking Stanford, the San Francisco Bay and Silicon Valley, to taste the chardonnay.

Winemaker Michael Martella and associate winemaker Nathan Kandler will be in the vineyard during the tasting to discuss the wines.

Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy hiking shoes. Visitors may also enjoy wines in the tasting room if they don't care to hike. Cost is $20 per person.

Visit www.fogartywinery.com or call 851-6777 for reservations in advance.

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