The Varietal Show digs in for an amazing discussion about Terminin Rhone blend, all white, 100% syrah, in this second discussion with Donald Patz and Collaborateur François Villard; Their Rhone varietals, amazing vineyards and food pairings! Then a little touch of Donald’s other projects of love from Secret Door and JML!
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Celebrating the 50th Vintage at Alma Rosa Winery, with California Pinot Noir icon Richard Sanford. In Part One, The Varietal Show stops in for a chat about this historic location in Santa Barbara County, learning more about Richard’s earlier wine ventures and how he discovered this prime location.
Then in part two, we get a little SIDEWAYS, if you recall that notorious wine film that literally took place here; A taste of Richard’s 2016 Alma Rosa El Jabali, Pinot Noir from Sta Rita Hills, and in depth about the hillside setting, farming benefits of his soil, and how this special ranch is the soul of this vineyards.
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Plan to join me at the Telluride Wine Festival, on June 23-26, 2022! If your winery has participated before then you already know it is a great event in one of the most beautiful mountain towns, where you meet high-end clientele from across the United States.
I am hoping you are interested in showcasing your wines in one of my educational seminars, for tasting, learning and greeting an ever receptive audience.
Sign up at the REGISTRATION LINK now, and put in the code: SAWYER to get on my seminar A-list! Please let us know if you have any questions: wine(at)sawyersomm.com
Some exciting news! Announcing BEST SOMMELIER Christopher Sawyer for the ninth year as well as some other nods for some of my buds.
Read about more winners at North Bay Bohemian!
At World Of Pinot Noir, talking wine with Greg Brewer of Brewer-Clifton Wines, the pride of Sta. Rita Hills in gorgeous Santa Barbara County! The Varietal Show tastes his 2019 Machado and 2020 Sta Rita Hills, and gets the entire vine to bottle scoop. Find out about influences and mentors in the industry and a touch of wine match-making.
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Celebrating the national release on March 22 of his film ‘A Perfect Vintage‘, filmed in 2013, and finally making the film festival circuit in 2021, including at Sonoma International Film Festival: While in LA, The Varietal Show met with Troy Christian for stories about Sawyer Somm participation, and making this fabulous wine documentary!
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Watch the trailer: MEET the film & wine makers! Follow that up with The Varietal Show premiere on March 15th, of my interview with Troy Christian!
March 22 is the official North American release date for A Perfect Vintage, check the website for details!
A Perfect Vintage (Official Trailer 2021) from Troy Christian on Vimeo.
Donald Patz is the man! That name may sound familiar, but what’s important is his newest project at Maritana Vineyards in the Russian River Valley. The Varietal Show discusses his vineyard blends, 2018 Le Russe Pinot Noir & Le Riviere Charddonnay, as well as the classic Jenkins Ranch Pinot Noir. Join us for this splendid tasting and be sure to join Donald & I again next month about more of his wine projects!
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Once again enjoying the splendid Willamette Valley in Oregon with my good friend Michael Fay, whom I originally met when he worked in Mendocino! Now at Domaine Serene, since 2017, The Varietal Show not only talks winemaking, vineyards, geography, but also finds out about their amazing Recolte Grand Cru, Coeur Blanc & Aspect Pinot Noir!
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This professional wine competition became part of Sonoma International Film Festival in 2018: It is organized and executed by sommelier Christopher Sawyer and a panel of wine writers, star sommeliers and retailers, taking place on March 16th, 2022. Deadline for wine submissions is March 11th. CATEGORIES & DETAILS BELOW!
Select the categories you want to enter from the list above. Please provide 2 bottles of wine for each category you are entering, including a spec sheet with the level of residual sugar information.
Deliver your wine to the SIFF office @ 103 E Napa Street, Ste. B, Sonoma, CA (above Maya Restaurant) before March 11th, 2022.
Contact Chay or Danyelle, 707-200-8215 , if you have any questions.
