DRUMROLL PLEASE Finally the results you have all been waiting for! 2021 México Selection, a division of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in Guanajuato, Mexico last month. Click the links to find out more!
Cheers & Happy New Year from Sawyer Somm!
“At the end of the day, its just a bunch of farmers making that magical juice to give you a buzz”
A fun video, hanging loose with Ian Devereux White at Smith Devereux in Napa Valley – playing guitar, shootin’ the shit, and tasting wine!
In the mountain town of Oakhurst, The Varietal Show tastes fine wines with Anna Marie dos Remedios of Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen, just a short 13 miles outside the gates of Yosemite.
We talk about her amazing Petite Verdot, Pet Nat, Blanc de Blanc, Tempranillo as well as delicious wine pairings. Make your way to this scenic wonderland, stay at the Queen’s Inn, and visit her Wine Bar and Beer Garden!
Pictured above, with Chris Shackelford of Trelio restaurant, another fine dining experience we shared on my visit: LIKE, SHARE & FOLLOW my You Tube channel, for notification about upcoming episodes, most Tuesdays @12:30pm!
Experiencing México Selection 2021 with Master Sommelier & Master of Wine Doug Frost: We meet up at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in Guanajuato, Mexico to film this special international episode of The Varietal Show! Together we experience Mexican wines, Mezcal, intriguing foods, including some insect snacks, where they truly honor the local flora and fauna. Join us to taste Cuna de Tierra and talk about wines!
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Join Steve Sangiacomo for a lively discussion at Sangiacomo Vineyards! The Varietal Show learns about their 90 years & three generations of winemaking, beginning with their Italian farmer immigrant story in 1927. Together we taste and talk about the Green Acres Vineyards Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.
Plan your visit to taste Sangiacomo Family Wines! LIKE, SHARE & FOLLOW my You Tube channel, for notification about upcoming episodes, most Tuesdays @12:30pm
Just in time for the holidays! Talking Bumps, Bites and Bubbles with Petra Bergstein at The Caviar Company! The Varietal Show does a guided caviar tasting: Visit their Tiburon or SF location for yours and be sure to pair it with some fabulous wine off the list.
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Get comfy for an in depth conversation about Lang & Reed, with Proprietor and Winemaker John Skupny. On The Varietal Show we will taste and get the stories behind his Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Franc de Pied from his St Helena winery, as well as how he and wife Tracey transplanted from the midwest to land in Napa Valley. So much to say we just could not fit it all in!
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The time has come again to select your favorites from Sonoma County, honoring local businesses! I humbly request your support in the BEST SOMMELIER category, VOTE HERE, and type in Christopher Sawyer.
Also please consider Gravenstein Grill for BEST RESTAURANT as well as an assortment of the dining categories you deem worthy. And most especially, if you have had the pleasure of trying out Sonoma Burger then give them a nod for BEST BURGER. If not then go try it out today!
Thank you, enjoy and happy voting! Chris
Jump right in with our conversation on The Varietal Show! After our stint at TWF in September I caught up with Steven Kent Mirassou to talk about his book LINEAGE, and taste some delicious Lineage Collection wines; Lineage (Red blend), L’Autre Cote (Cabernet Franc) & The Premier (Cabernet Sauvignon).
We also get into the fascinating history of the Livermore Valley wine region and what is the Bordeaux connection? Find out here! LIKE, SHARE & FOLLOW my You Tube channel, for notification about upcoming episodes, most Tuesdays @12:30pm!
SOME SNAPSHOTS FROM OUR TWF SEMINAR The Art of Blending!
After 4 years in production Bacigalupi Vineyards is thrilled to release the 2017 Brillante Sparkling Blanc de Noir! This is one of the first documented US made sparkling where raw honey has been used for the dosage in substitution for white sugar. What a delicious holiday gift!
In October, Sawyer Somm was honored to moderate a Zoom event to share and taste with members of the media but now YOU can watch it too: Bacigalupi Tasting of 2017 Brilliante
The HONEY comes from local producer, Sonoma County Bee Company, only 4 miles from the vineyards. You can read more about the process and planning at Katey Bacigalupi’s amazing blog post: Sparkling & Honey – A Magical Combination
