Fab Carneros AVA selections from Ram’s Gate Winery, with talented winemaker Joe Nielson. Join us there for the next Pour+Explore Sonoma Valley tasting from Sonoma County Vintners on Friday July 24th! There will be 25 more wineries from the AVA’s Bennett Valley, Carneros, Moon Mountain, Sonoma Mountain & Sonoma Valley. Just a few TICKETS left!
Talking about the glories of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Sonoma Valley and the exciting SCV Pour+Explore tasting event happening next Friday, July 24th at Ram’s Gate Winery — all of this with my great pal Marta Rich of Talisman Wine which is based on the beautiful town of Glen Ellen in Sonoma Valley. It is almost sold out so GET YOUR TICKETS!
Come sip Chardonnay and other refreshing white wines for our next Pour + Explore: Chardonnay & Friends on Thursday, June 18, 5:30-7:30pm, at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens, to try a selection from 25+ Sonoma County Vintners. Meet local winemakers, and enjoy a curated selection of wines, paired with complimentary light appetizers in an unforgettable wine country setting.
The evening will also feature music from DJ Armin, known for creating energetic, wine country-inspired atmospheres at events throughout Sonoma County.
Red Bordeaux Varieties planted in American soil? You bet! Enjoy this fun tasting and discussion with me and Csaba Szakal, the Hungarian-born winemaker/proprietor of En Garde Winery in Kenwood! Come taste his wines and 30+ others from the Sonoma County Vintners being shared at the annual Pour+Explore Bordeaux Tasting event on Thursday evening, February 12th, at Rodney Strong. Get your TICKETS!
Talking about RED Bordeaux varietals grown in Sonoma County with proprietor Peter Merriam of Merriam Vineyards before the upcoming Pour+Explore Tasting!
This amazing event, brought to you by Sonoma County Vintners and I, will be hosted at Rodney Strong Vineyards in Healdsburg, next Thursday night, February 12th (just 2 days before Valentine’s Day #hinthint😉).
Get your TICKETS before it sells out!
Join us for our first Pour+Explore tasting of the new year! An exclusive event to celebrate Valentine’s Day, featuring a special selection of red Bordeaux Varietals from over 20 wineries across Sonoma County on Thursday February 12th, 5:30-7:30pm at Rodney Strong Vineyards. This festive tasting includes a walk-around selection of curated wines from each vintner, and light bites with a selection of cheese and charcuterie.
Come dressed in Valentine’s Day attire to snap a selfie at the photo wall, and enjoy romantic lounge beats by DJ J-KIND.
Get your TICKETS to enjoy the wines of these Sonoma County Vintners! ACTA Wines, Aldina Vineyards, Aperture Cellars, Banshee, Benovia, Brandon Gregory Estate, Bricoleur Vineyards, Dry Creek Vineyard, EHRET Winery, En Garde, Fisher Vineyards, G & C Lurton, Hamel Family Winery, Lambert Bridge, Lasseter Family Winery, Ledson, Longbaord Vineyards, Meadowcroft Wines, Medlock-Ames, Merriam Vineyards, Pride Mountain, Ramey Wine Cellars, Robert Young, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Roth Estate, ROWEN Wine Co., Silver Oak, Thumbprint Cellars & more!
Get ready to sip, swirl, and celebrate –Fifty Shades of Pink is back—bigger, bolder, and bursting with flavor!
Join us Sunday June 1st, from 4–7 PM, at the beautiful Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club (20 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301) for an unforgettable afternoon of Rosé, Red & White Wines, Tasty Bites, Music & Auction Festivities
As do all AFWC events, a charity benefits, this will benefit the Joel Feigenheiner Endowment Fund, which offers scholarships for students in need.
With hundreds of award winning wines to taste & some wineries pouring, local restaurants showcasing their creations, and a cause worth toasting, this is the summer kickoff you don’t want to miss – get your TICKETS while they last!
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THE VARIETAL SHOW is at Chateau St Jean with star winemaker Mari Wells Coyle, one of the amazing 30+ wineries that will be joining us at the fabulous Pour & Explore: Red Bordeaux Variety Wine Tasting happening at Rodney Strong Winery on Thursday, Feb 13th!
Come taste Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Bordeaux blends, etc at this epic Pre-Valentine’s Day event that I’ll be co-hosting with Sonoma County Vintners! Get your TICKETS for only $65 (+ tax and handling)
Join us for this exclusive wine tasting event to celebrate Valentine’s Day at Rodney Strong Vineyards, featuring a special selection of red Bordeaux varietals from over 25 wineries across Sonoma County. Discover wonderful wines that epitomize the essence of each winemaker’s individual style and Sonoma County’s distinctive vineyards.
TICKETS are $65.00 per person, plus tax and service fee. We hope to see you there – Cheers! Chris
Walk-around the RS Artisan Cellar tasting a curated selection of wines from each vintner, and light bites with a selection of cheese and charcuterie: Dress in Valentine’s Day attire to snap a selfie at the photo wall and enjoy romantic lounge beats by DJ J-KIND!
Featured POUR + EXPLORE Wineries
Aperture Cellars, Benziger Family Winery, Bricoleur Vineyards, Chalk Hill Estate, Chateau St. Jean, Flambeaux Wine, Hamel Family Wines, Imagery Estate Winery, Lambert Bridge, Lancaster Estate, Lasseter Family Winery, Laurel Glen Vineyard, Mauritson Wines, Medlock Ames, Merriam Vineyards, North Coast Wine Co., Pride Mountain Vineyards, Ramey Wine Cellars, Robert Young Estate Winery, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Roth Estate, ROWEN Wine Co., Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery, Silver Oak, Stone Edge Farm Estate Vineyards & Winery, Stuhlmuller Vineyards, Trentadue Winery, and more!
