At World Of Pinot Noir, talking wine with Greg Brewer of Brewer-Clifton Wines, the pride of Sta. Rita Hills in gorgeous Santa Barbara County! The Varietal Show tastes his 2019 Machado and 2020 Sta Rita Hills, and gets the entire vine to bottle scoop. Find out about influences and mentors in the industry and a touch of wine match-making.
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Celebrating the national release on March 22 of his film ‘A Perfect Vintage‘, filmed in 2013, and finally making the film festival circuit in 2021, including at Sonoma International Film Festival: While in LA, The Varietal Show met with Troy Christian for stories about Sawyer Somm participation, and making this fabulous wine documentary!
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Watch the trailer: MEET the film & wine makers! Follow that up with The Varietal Show premiere on March 15th, of my interview with Troy Christian!
March 22 is the official North American release date for A Perfect Vintage, check the website for details!
A Perfect Vintage (Official Trailer 2021) from Troy Christian on Vimeo.
Donald Patz is the man! That name may sound familiar, but what’s important is his newest project at Maritana Vineyards in the Russian River Valley. The Varietal Show discusses his vineyard blends, 2018 Le Russe Pinot Noir & Le Riviere Charddonnay, as well as the classic Jenkins Ranch Pinot Noir. Join us for this splendid tasting and be sure to join Donald & I again next month about more of his wine projects!
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Once again enjoying the splendid Willamette Valley in Oregon with my good friend Michael Fay, whom I originally met when he worked in Mendocino! Now at Domaine Serene, since 2017, The Varietal Show not only talks winemaking, vineyards, geography, but also finds out about their amazing Recolte Grand Cru, Coeur Blanc & Aspect Pinot Noir!
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This professional wine competition became part of Sonoma International Film Festival in 2018: It is organized and executed by sommelier Christopher Sawyer and a panel of wine writers, star sommeliers and retailers, taking place on March 16th, 2022. Deadline for wine submissions is March 11th. CATEGORIES & DETAILS BELOW!
Select the categories you want to enter from the list above. Please provide 2 bottles of wine for each category you are entering, including a spec sheet with the level of residual sugar information.
Deliver your wine to the SIFF office @ 103 E Napa Street, Ste. B, Sonoma, CA (above Maya Restaurant) before March 11th, 2022.
Contact Chay or Danyelle, 707-200-8215 , if you have any questions.
A funny thing happened when 2022 hit, Sawyer Somm was invited aboard the Celebrity APEX for a cruise through the Caribbean! Not only did I get to spread the love for Grgich Hills Estate wines with select passengers through Costco Travel, but also got to meet rising star performer Daniel East, and his sidekick Ned Beeran. On The Varietal Show he shares how he came to music, enjoying the cruise life of fine dining and entertainment!
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At the newly formed Laurelwood District AVA, The Varietal Show sits down with winemaker Ian Burrows. Join us for this special Oregon tasting in Willamette Valley for his Pinot Noir from Proteus Estate and Gamay from Aerea Vintners.
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Kicking off the 2022 season with a double header, just in time for Valentines Day: The Varietal Show is joined by Diana Schweiger of Acumen Wines and chocolatier Phillip Ashley. So sit down for a delicious pairing with us, wine and Phillip Ashley Chocolates!
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Enjoy a romantic three course dinner, all weekend long! To celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, Chef Simontacchi & Chef Garcia worked together to create a fantastic meal full of locally sourced meat, fish, & produce.
Gravenstein Grill menu items include locally sourced NY Strip Steak, Foraged Mushrooms, & Pacific Halibut: To see the menu, click here!
Make Reservations for dinner 4:30pm-9pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday (February 11-13) in either the spacious dining room or the open air patio. The cost of the dinner is $80/person.
