Following is the schedule of California Wines tastings and trade shows in Europe for the first half of 2013.

Monday, March 18 - Tasting, London

Tuesday, March 19 - Tasting, Amsterdam

Wednesday, March 20 - Tasting, Stockholm

Thursday, March 21 - Tasting Zurich

Sunday, March 24-Tuesday, March 26 - Prowein, Düsseldorf, Germany

Tuesday, May 20-Wednesday, May 22 - London International Wine Fair

Sunday, June 16-Thursday, June 20 - Vinexpo, Bordeaux

Interested participants should make note of the following deadlines:

· Registration deadline: Friday, September 28

· London International Wine Fair registration deadline: Wed., October 31

· European Spring Tour packing list deadline: Fri., November 30

· European Spring Tour deadline for wines due at warehouse: Thurs., December 13

· Vinexpo deadline for wines due at the warehouse: Fri., March 29

Membership in the California Wine Export Program is required for participating in these events. To register for the program and/or request tasting event registration forms, contact Diane Berardi, Wine Institute’s International Department, 415/512-0151 or dberardi@wineinstitute.org.