What’s the perfect vintage? Find out on the Sonoma International Film Festival Virtual Version on March 24-28, 2021. Watch the zoom meetup of cast and crew below to find out more about this project, and purchase your Documentary Film package which includes A Perfect Vintage!
Category Archives: Sommelier
Visit JM Cellars With CPTV: Thursday March 25th
CellarPass TV is very excited to have John Bigelow, proprietor and vintner of JM Cellars located in Woodinville, Washington this week, Thursday, March 25th at 6PM Pacific.
And what makes it even more cool is the two unique wines he’s personally selected to taste through on the show with Sarah and I. Be sure to register & order your tasting kit today so you can sip right along with us!
Daedalus Howell Narrowly Escapes The Paparazzi on The Varietal Show!
It is a troubled life being a pursued man but filmmaker, musician and writer Daedalus Howell made some wine time for me, hidden away in the Sawyer Somm Cellar. On this episode of The Varietal Show we celebrate International Riesling Day, which took place on March 13, with a delicious taste from Storm Cellar in Colorado. The conversation of course meanders in many directions on this first of a three part discussion.
Be sure to FOLLOW my You Tube channel, for weekly notifications on more exciting episodes, Tuesdays at 12:30pm, and remember to LIKE & SHARE as well!
CPTV Tastes Good With Trinitas Cellars! Thursday, March 18th
CellarPass TV has a virtual tasting and discussion this week with Garrett Busch of Trinitas Cellars: Their goal is to craft wine that’s so compellingly delicious, that the joy it brings creates a window in time where worries are melted away, virtues are celebrated, and life is savored.
Join Sarah and I on Thursday March 18th, 6-7pm to discover this Napa Valley favorite! FREE registration & wine 3-pack available online for showtime or a perfect Easter pairing!
In Depth With Ancien Wines On The Varietal Show!
It is finally here, the beginning of Season 2 for The Varietal Show: My hip sit-down interview sessions with fascinating people on the wine scene or those just interested in it! My first trek in 2021 took me to the new cool tasting room for Ancien Wines, with co-founder/winemaker Ken Bernards, located in central Napa.
Keep up with me as the new season unrolls by FOLLOWING my You Tube channel, for more exciting weekly episodes on Tuesdays at 12:30pm, and remember to LIKE & SHARE as well!
The Varietal Show: Sawyer Somm Gets The Story at Bouchaine Vineyards!
While I get new interviews for the 2021 season, let’s get in the not-so-way-back machine for a replay of my two Bouchaine Vineyards in the lovely Carneros wine region. Enjoy and keep checking back on my Sawyer Somm You Tube channel for new episodes of The Varietal Show!
Acumen Wine & Chili Davis on CellarPass TV! Thursday March 4th
This week on CPTV, as always, more delicious wines! Join Sarah & me with two special guests to talk about getting out the grill: Diana Schweiger of Acumen Wine, and NY Mets Batting Coach Chili Davis will be swinging in to share their expertise.
Find out more on Thursday March 4th, 6-7pm. FREE registration & pre-show wine package available online!
Virtual ZinEx Day 2 – Coming Right Up!
Next on the ZinEx agenda from late January, is the second set of Meet The Maker mini-seminars that was recorded for your viewing convenience. Day 2 features various Zinfandel topics, see broadcast & details below!
You can also still catch the Paso Robles Flights! LIVE Virtual Seminar & Tasting event on March 4th, 4pm PST. Sign up HERE!
(Virtual ZinEX Day 2 from New York Wine Events on Vimeo.)
Compare and Contrast Regions: Moderated by Randy Caparoso | Berryessa Gap Vineyards | Lapis Luna | McCay Cellars
Sonoma County Legendary Zinfandel Vineyards: Moderated by Sam Kimball | Bear Flag | Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves | St. Francis Winery & Vineyard | Miro Cellars
Appellation Comparisons of Legendary Vineyards: Moderated by Mark Vernon | Calafia Wines | Once & Future | Three Wine Company
Women Winemakers: Moderated by Barbara Haimes | Rock Wall Wine Company | Selby Wines | Storrs Winery | Tres Sabores
Estate Zinfandels: Moderated by Barbara Haimes | Alexander Valley Vineyards | Grgich Hills Estate | Trentadue Winery | Quiviria Vineyards & Winery
BOEGER Winery Virtually Visits CellarPass TV!
Take a virtual trip with Sarah and me this week to the El Dorado foothills where Boeger Winery hails, in a idyllic land of hidden vineyards: An amazing pocket of California that my family has been missing this year, as we keep things closer to home.
CellarPass TV will be joined by Eileen Boeger whose family started off as gold miners along the famous 49er trek, find out how that gold turned into wine! Register now for FREE to join us on CPTV, Thursday February 25, 6-7pm!
Sawyer Somm on KSVY 91.3 – Friday Feb 19 @10am
Catch my visit to Kathleen Hill‘s radio show, Friday morning, February 19th, 10-11am!
Turn the dial to 91.3 FM for KSVY or download the APP for mobile listening, or find it later on their site. Thanks for tuning in!