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Charity, Music, Tasting, Virtual, Wine

Music & Wine: Virtual Benefit Concert Sept 9th!

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Local winery Three Sticks in partnership with Arrington Vineyards of Tennessee to bring you this Virtual Benefit Concert Experience: For Musicians by Musicians on Sept 9th, 5:30 PST. Hosted by Bill Price, Laurence Hobgood, and Kix Brooks of Brooks and Dunn, this free concert will be an evening of dancing, philanthropy, and of course wine that is not to be missed! REGISTER HERE!

EXTRA BONUS: The Arrington Vineyard KB 11*17 bottles, especially autographed for this event, are on sale now as well as Three Stick’s concert pack. Proceeds benefit Sweet Relief’s COVID-19 Fund to help musicians in need.

Extra-Extra Bonus? Watch CellarPass TV with Arrington Vineyards which aired in April, featuring Sawyer Somm. Stay tuned for more episodes coming this fall, ENJOY!

Sommelier, Tasting, Video, Vlog, Wine

Have A Grape Encounter of the 1st Kind with The Varietal Show!

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When David Wilson of Grape Encounters Radio was up north, he and his sidekick Henry stepped into my cellar for a socially-distanced visit! We reminisced, talked about Silver Oak wine, and a favorite four-legged topic. Read David’s latest post, Winemaking is Going to the Dogs!, and peek in on our fun conversation on The Varietal Show with Sawyer Somm!

Check it out here and remember to hit LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW my channel for more exciting weekly episodes on Tuesdays at 12:30pm!

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The Varietal Show Has A Seat At Catelli’s Restaurant

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Join me for a trek up to the classic Geyserville landmark restaurant for a socially-distanced chat with my friend Domenica Catelli! The Varietal Show sits in their outdoor patio to discuss delicious cuisine and the variety of tasty new Italian-style dishes in this quaint berg.

Check it out here and remember to hit LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW my channel for more exciting weekly episodes on Tuesdays at 12:30pm!

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Chappellet Wine & Food Pairing WEBINAR: August 27th

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Join ME and Dominic Chappellet for a Wine & Food Pairing educational event Wine & Food Pairing with Sommelier Christopher Sawyer.
Thursday, August 27 at 5pm PST

We will guide you through the fundamentals of wine and food pairings and the key characteristics of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, and principles behind pairing them. Plus, why certain combinations work and some don’t, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to develop successful food and wine pairings on your own. Get Registered HERE!

Cheers! Christopher

Chappellet Grower Collection Calesa Vineyard Chardonnay
Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon
Chappellet Grower Collection Fedrick Ranch Pinot Noir
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Food, Sommelier, Tasting, Video, Vlog, Wine

The Varietal Show With Sawyer Somm Visite Avec Le Comptoir!

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Craving something Tres Français? Check out this episode of The Varietal Show with Chef Stephen Bouillez of Le Comptoir in San Rafael, to satiate your desires, then plan a pick-up to try their delicious samplings of food & wine!

And, if you can, help the cause to keep them going during the pandemic at the Le Comptoir Go Fund Me site.Merci beaucoup!

Please LIKE, SHARE the AMOUR, and FOLLOW my channel for more exciting weekly episodes on Tuesdays at 12:30pm!

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B Impressed With The Varietal Show and Traci Dutton!

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For my next episode of The Varietal Show with SawyerSomm, we packed in the Pinot Meunier wine power with my amazing Sommelier friend Traci Dutton at the scenic outdoor tasting facility of Bouchaine Vineyards. After you watch B sure to explore their variety of virtual tasting options for yourself!

Please LIKE, SHARE the LOVE, and FOLLOW my channel for more exciting weekly episodes on Tuesdays at 12:30pm!

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Visit Verde Vineyards With The Varietal Show!

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Could not resist the opportunity for alliteration! This visit was a beautiful day in the Santa Clara valley with an old friend. Enjoy this virtual outdoors with me and the Verde Vineyards peeps.

Check out our conversation here and remember to hit LIKE, SHARE the love, and FOLLOW my channel for more exciting weekly episodes on Tuesdays at 12:30pm!

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SawyerSomm Meets Cornerstone Cellars on Instagram LIVE July 21st!

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Join me Tuesday, July 21st at 4pm (PST) on Instagram LIVE with Cornerstone Cellars winemaker Kari Auringer for an online wine tasting . We will engage in a lively discussion about Cornerstone’s 30-year history of producing delicious Cabernet Sauvignon in the Napa Valley. Attendees can follow along with the Virtual Tasting 3-Pack to learn more about Cornerstone Cellars and what makes each wine unique, which is offered at a discounted rate of just $200 (ground shipping included). The 3-Pack includes the following CABS:

  • 2018 Farina Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Mountain
  • 2016 Benchlands Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
  • 2016 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

If you’d like to taste with us during this Instagram Live Wine Tasting, please place your wine orders by: Monday, July 13 for East Coast & Midwest OR Wednesday, July 15th for West Coast!!!

Alternatively, you are welcome to open a different vintage or other Cornerstone Cellars wine to enjoy during the tasting!

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