Grapevine

The 13th annual Central Coast Wine Classic, which kicks off Sunday, includes eight days of wine tastings, luncheons, dinners, music performances and art displays. Highlights are a cooking demonstration and lunch with Jacques Pepin on Thursday, July 10, and a silent wine auction on Saturday, July 12.

Reservations recommended. Major events held at Avila Beach Resort, Avila Beach. Other activities spread throughout San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. For information, call (805) 781-3026. Individual events range in price from $10 to $110; packages of events, $170 to $850.