Not only did Sonoma Wine Country Weekend raise an amazing amount of money for local charities, but it was lots of fun too! Read the details in this Press Democrat article, enjoy a few candid shots and plan to join us all next year. . .
Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction breaks records with $4.5 million haul
We are heading into the 2015 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend from September 4-6! There you will find me filling various duties:
*Featured Sommelier Star throughout the weekend and the Head Sommelier at the Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction on Sunday
*Host to a series of special tastings with Stolzle Glass on Saturday for the Taste of Sonoma event at MacMurray Estate Vineyards in Russian River Valley
*Guest at the luncheon at Benovia Winery and the Sonoma Starlight event at Francis Ford Coppola Winery on Friday
Yes, I have been keeping rather busy and it just continues, this weekend it will be the inaugural WIND to WINE Festival hosted by the Petaluma Gap!
The fun starts Friday night August 7th with two wine dinners at Keller Estate & McEvoy Ranch. Then at the Sheraton Petaluma on Saturday, August 8th there will be more than 60 wines available for tasting as well as a VIP Seminar “A Winemaker’s Perspective on the Petaluma Gap AVA” hosted by ME!
More information at the Petaluma Gap website.
Napa Valley’s cult-favorite-whole-animal-wood-fired-outdoor feast, brought to you by Cochon 555’S Heritage Fire, features 3000 pounds of fire kissed meat at Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena this Sunday August 2nd, 3pm– 7pm.
Almost back from my European cruise and jumping right into things with an event at Morimoto in Napa!
I will be the Guest Sommelier at Sake Drinker with Morimoto Beverage Manager Eduardo Dingler, Monday July 27th at 5:30.
For reservations & info visit the Tout Suite Social Club website.
Cheers! Christopher
This is the final installment of “stars under the stars” Outdoor Film Festival at St Francis Winery for summer 2015. Sorry to miss all the fun but you can have a fabulous evening!
Featured Wines
$8 per glass (Includes a keepsake St. Francis glass)
2013 Chardonnay
2012 Three Valleys Zinfandel
On the Menu by Executive Chef Bryan Jones
$10 per plate
Meatloaf Sandwich
Mac & Cheese
Admission & Popcorn are Free!
Wine, Food and Sweets will be available for purchase.
Casablanca will be the featured film this Thursday July 16th at St Francis Winery for the 6th Annual Outdoor Film Festival. While I will be tasting wines in Italy, imagine the amazing pairing you can enjoy with St Francis wines and Moroccan Chicken Tagine & Apricot-Almond Couscous!
Here is an opportunity to taste some great wines, some which I was fortunate enough to award Gold Medals at the recent Rose Competition.
August 1st, 2:00-5:00pm
Rose Rendezvous will be a charming event where you can meet some winemakers and celebrate all things Rose. SIMI’s Executive Chef Kolin Vazzoler will be cooking up tasty noshes while music will be provided by the eclectic band Full Chizel. Be sure to get primed for the day with my recent article Ten New Pink Wine picks with Class and Style.
$35.00 per person includes all sips, bites plus a custom souvenir Rose glass to take home. Buy your tickets at HTTP://ROSERENDEZVOUS.BPT.ME/
For further information contact Bob Ecker (707) 421-1701
Announcing this amazing opportunity to attend a Broadway performance at Paradise Ridge Winery’s spectacular “Field Of Dreams” amphitheater next week, shows on July 7th & 8th…
Be sure to check out Superheroes In Love under the brilliant skies of the Russian River Valley!
