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A Taste of Bacigalupi!

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Wow! Sipping, savoring talking with Pam Bacigalupi about the key contribution her family’s famous Bacigalupi Vineyards made to the success of wine when fruit from their property helped the Chateau Montelena 1973 Chardonnay win, over the elite White Burgundys at the celebrated Judgement of Paris 50 years ago!

Join us to taste the fabulous Chardonnays we talked about, made by more than 30 other top Sonoma County Vintners at the exciting Pour+Explore event coming to Kendall-Jackson Winery on the evening of Thursday, June 18! TICKET LINK HERE

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Pour+Explore: Chardonnay & Friends! Thurs June 18th

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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.

GET YOUR TICKETS!

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Mill Creek Vineyards on THE VARIETAL SHOW!

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THE VARIETAL SHOW visits Jeremy Kreck at Mill Creek Vineyards, family operated since 1974, where Dry Creek & Russian River Valleys intersect: Find out why we are tasting Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and Cabernet and why appellations matter!

AND join us to taste for yourself at Pour+Explore Four Valleys on Thursday May 21st, at Paradise Ridge Winery!

  • Mill Creek Vineyard
  • Paradise Ridge Winery
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High-Lights of A. Rafanelli on TVS!

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Talking about great wines and the upcoming Pour+Explore Four Valleys event happening Thursday, May 21 at Paradise Ridge, with guests including talented winemaker Shelly Rafanelli from A. Rafanelli Winey in Dry Creek Valley, and many more from Russian River Valley, Knights Valley & Alexander Valley!

For more info and TICKETS visit Sonoma County Vintners!

  • Paradise Ridge Winery
  • Sonoma County AVA Map
  • A. Rafanelli Winery
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Welcome to Pour+Explore Paradise . . .

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Paradise Ridge Winery that is! Talking about great wines and the upcoming Four Valleys Pour+Explore tasting on Thursday, May 21 with star winemaker Daniel Fitzgerald. overlooking Russian River Valley which, along with Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley and Knights Valley, comprise the Four Valley Wine Tasting next week.

For more info and TICKETS visit Sonoma County Vintners!

  • Paradise Ridge Winery
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Talking to Wine Icon Michael Browne on TVS

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Talking about the greatness of Russian River Pinot Noir and Chardonnays with one of the great personalities of the California wine industry and proprietor of CIRQ  and CHEV and original co-founder of Kosta Browne Winery, Michael Browne!
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To taste Pinot gems from these brands, join us at the Pour+Explore Pinot Noir Tasting happening at Bricoleur Winery in Windsor ,and featuring high-end selections crafted by 30+ other amazing Sonoma County Vintners on Thursday, April 23.

Visit SCV for more details and TICKETS!!

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Tasting Trombetta Family Wines on TVS!

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Talking with Rickey Trombetta, Proprietor of Trombetta Family Wines, about the beauties of Pinot Noir and the great upcoming SCVPour+Explore Tasting event focused on this amazing red grape variety, happening Thursday, April 23rd at Bricoleur Vineyards in Russian River Valley!

Thirty amazing SoCo wineries, get your TICKETS now! Cheers, Chris

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THE VARIETAL SHOW Visits Tom Rinaldi!

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Flashback to YouTube on THE VARIETAL SHOW, featuring iconic Winemaker Tom Rinaldi! Co-owner of Patent Wines in St. Helena, with an emphasis on site specific vineyards within an AVA, he was Head Winemaker at Duckhorn Vineyards for more than two decades and helped put Napa Valley and other winegrowing regions on the world map. Tom has extensive experience, paired with Bordeaux best practices honed over 50 harvests.

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Wilfred Wong – A TVS Fine Wine Gem!

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Talking about wine and it’s history with one of California’s great minds on those subjects, San Francisco’s own Wilfred Wong! Enjoy this video and the conversation we have about the recent SF Chronicle Wine Tasting and the old and rare wine gems we taste from Marimar Estate, Chateau Montelena and Lancaster Estate.