Sonoma International Film Festival and our jury of tasting experts, led by noted sommelier Christopher Sawyer, toast the winners and thank all that participated. Watch the Wine Awards announcement on the SIFF Vimeo Channel and check out the details below!
The 2021 Chardonnay Classic, from May 20-22, 2021 will reunite wine enthusiasts’ minds and palates to celebrate the greatness of Chardonnay. One of the world’s most beloved, dynamic, and delicious grape varieties. This inaugural gathering will feature some of the finest domestic and international producers of Chardonnay and will take place at the Meritage and Vista Collina Resorts.
A weekend of indulgence curated by master sommeliers and acclaimed winemakers set in the beautiful Napa Valley. The program features iconic wine country experiences, gourmet lunches, luxury dinners and 22 unique tastings that culminate in a Grand Tasting of Chardonnay. Vintners, industry experts, and enthusiasts alike gather together to celebrate the incredible range of Chardonnay!
Purchase your full weekend ticket before 5/8 and save $300 with Early Bird pricing! Use promo code CHARD15 to claim the savings. To purchase your Chardonnay Classic ticket(s) click “TICKETS”.
A very special Varietal Show to celebrate ONE YEAR of wines and spectacular episodes on my You Tube channel! Get up close and personal with Sonoma Chef & Cheesemaker Sheana Davis, curator of The Epicurean Connection.
She and I cozy up, pairing her cheeses with some delicious Chappellet, Vivier & Renwood wines and find out about the California Cheese Trail. Then we go way back to our time working with Wild Thyme Events, and finding out we have some close friends in common including The Nerd Stalker!
From my first episode with Radio Coteau, to the Preview of this little gem, please FOLLOW my You Tube channel, for weekly notifications on more exciting episodes, Tuesdays at 12:30pm!
Don’t miss this last CellarPass TV show of the season, Thursday April 29th 6-7pm, featuring Cole Sisson of Doe Bay Wine Co., located in the San Juan Islands, The Orcas Project, and of course your favs the Vineyard Vixen & Sawyer Somm!
The Orcas Project is a collaboration between acclaimed winemakers and vineyards located in the Pacific Northwest, featuring labels designed by resident Orcas Island artists.
Register for the show online and check out The Orcas Project 3-Pack available for purchase. It features 2020 Grenache Blanc from winemaker Morgan Lee. Light and fresh and full of energy it screams seafood; 2020 Boushey Vineyard Marsanne from winemaker Riley Miller. It’s his minimal intervention, low alcohol version of the Rhone grape and really pushing boundaries; 2017 Graciano made by winemaker Javier Alfonso. This is the first planting in Washington of this rare red grape normally found in Spain and really special. YUM!
Here comes the7th Sonoma County Barrel Auction, an annual event produced by Sonoma County Vintners, for wine futures and collectable wines – representing the stylistic range and world-class quality of Sonoma County. The Varietal Show gets the scoop from winemaker Mike Sullivan of Benovia Winery. In this two part feature we discuss the auction and their spectacular Never Before, Never Again auction lot. #SoCoBA
This virtual auction is for members of the wine trade, wine collectors and media: It opens online Weds May 5, and closes Friday May 7. The funds raised at the Sonoma County Barrel Auction support Sonoma County Vintners marketing programs and initiatives. To register, visit SoCoBarrelAuction.com/attend/
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Double the fun! Celebrating Earth Month and the 50-Year Anniversary at Sokol Blosser Winery. Susan Sokol-Blosser talks about the historic winery in the Dundee Hills of Willamette Valley, Oregon with Sawyer Somm on this episode of The Varietal Show. (Mind the brief 6 minute gap, the video does kick back in!)
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Join the Vineyard Vixen & Sawyer Somm for CellarPass TV, broadcasting Thursday from 6PM – 7PM Pacific. In this episode, we’ll get exclusive interview with Sales & Marketing Director of Acumen Wines, Diana Schweiger, special guest, and Jesse & Ty Hiss, of Fresh Sends, Colorado-based florists on a mission to freshen up the cookie-cutter floral industry and redefine floral delivery.
Register online & pre-order the Acumen “Diamonds and Roses” Collection which includes 2020 Acumen Wines Rose, 2016 Acumen Wines Edcora Cabernet Sauvignon & Michel G Brut Rose Champagne .
Following the birth of Troon Vineyard in Oregon’s Applegate Valley, from the ground to the glass with star winemaker Craig Camp. Join Sawyer Somm on The Varietal Show as we taste some amazing certified Demeter Biodynamic wines; Piquette, Applegate Valley Vermentino, Kubli Bench Amber and Glou-Glou.
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Last week CellarPass TV had a high geared episode with media veterans, former editor of Cosmo Magazine, Owen Edwards and former Art Director for Road & Track Magazine, Richard Baron.
We had a fun packed episode that took the discussion to the famous wine region Montalcino and savory gems Dutton Estate & Lasseter Family Winery, representing Sonoma Country Wine Month. Listen in for fast cars, motorcycles, Michelin Star restaurants and so much more!
Earlier this year The Varietal Show took Barry Herbst and his amazing Bottle Barn palate, along to taste some Locanda Estate Wines with winemaker Brian Graham. We WINE GEEKED OUT on their Cabernet Sauvignon from Beckstoffer & Chardonnay from Los Carneros. Join in for this tasting, along with an intimate discussion of the wines, and intriguing analysis of Brian’s winemaking techniques.
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