The Wine and Chocolate Fantasy at Rodney Strong Vineyard this Saturday is the perfect event to take your sweetie to for an early Valentine’s Day celebration.

The Fantasy takes place in the vineyard’s very large barrel room which is filled with fine wines and great chocolates. Chocolate fountain, chocolate popcorn, handmade truffles, and another glass of wine please, dear. Who wouldn’t feel romantic?

Plus, there’s always good, live music for this event. So, you can wow your date with your snappy steps. Or just wait for everyone else to get busy dancing while the two of you zoom in on that chocolate fountain.

• See video, pictures and details for the Wine and Chocolate Fantasy at Rodney Strong

Also on Saturday, you can taste and then vote for your favorite clam chowder at the annual Chowder Day in Bodega Bay. Stop at the Sonoma Coast Visitor's Center on Highway 1 to pick up a complimentary map showing participating restaurants. Not only do you get to try out some really good chowder and have some fun, but this is also a great way to get to know the coast. The surf is intense and beautiful at this time of year. And make sure you keep an eye out for the migrating whales.

• Check out our Sonoma Coast Whale Watching page for details and tips.