LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Set the stage for Valentine’s Day this Christmas by tucking tickets for the six annual “Wine & Chocolate ... and More” event into your love’s (or best friend’s) Christmas stocking.

This exceptional event, spotlighting Lake County’s ultra-premium wines, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, from noon to 4 p.m. at Mt. Konocti Winery & Barrel Room Event Center, the same location for six years.

A benefit for Lake Family Resource Center, “Wine & Chocolate ... and More” includes lovely pairings of local wines not only with incredible chocolates, but also with savory bites from local restaurants and caterers.

Local Sommelier Stephanie Green provides the pairing expertise.

The event also includes an auction, workshops on wine and food pairing, olive oil and other topics.

This year’s event will include beer tasting from a couple local breweries, a fire pit, an antique car show (weather permitting) and an opportunity to purchase a lovely catered lunch.

Come join the fun and support Lake Family Resource Center.

Tickets cost $35 in advance and $40 at the door.

Tickets are available at the following locations: Lake Family Resource Center (Kelseyville offices) 707-279-0563 (in person or over the phone), Bell Hill Winery Tasting Room, Inspirations Gallery, Focused on Wine, Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Rosa D’Oro Tasting Room, Six Sigma Tasting Room, Wildhurst Winery Tasting Room and the Saw Shop Gallery & Bistro.