Spanish grapes with an Oregon twist! The Varietal Show talks about the fabulous Tempranillo and Albariño releases with proprietor Earl Jones of Abacela Winery in Roseburg, to continue this dedication to Oregon Wine Month.
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Back in November 2020, my Cabernet Sauvignon varietal article appeared in Napa Valley Life. Here is a starter to lure you in, finish it up by following the READ MORE link to their site. . . Cheers! Christopher
At the time, America was captivated with Bordeaux wines, and in 1889, Inglenook gained worldwide notoriety with their Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon grown in Rutherford, which won the Gold Medal at the prestigious Paris World Fair. This accolade ultimately drove attention to the Napa Valley and set the stage for the region’s potential to produce premier Bordeaux-style wines.
Celebrating its 120th anniversary in 2020, the Rutherford- based Beaulieu Vineyard has become a benchmark of Napa Valley style: An iconic winery responsible for the success of world-class wines made with Cabernet Sauvignon grapes planted before prohibition and after the modern boom of large- scale plantings, which began when Robert Mondavi opened his winery in Oakville in 1966 . . .
In case you missed this #SauvBlancDay virtual event on Friday May 7th, here is the recorded conversation I had with four global winemakers from California to Chile. Did you know that excellent Sauvignon Blanc is made in Uruguay and Mexico? Discover these great regions in an engaging chat .
Continuing with Oregon Wine Month in May, and following up Earth Month in April, The Varietal Show revisits Troon Vineyard for the Biodynamics Edition with expert Andrew Beedy and winemaker Craig Camp.
The image above displays Biodynamic composting of grape skins & stems at Troon after pressing during harvest: Lots to share about this fascinating topic!
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Friday, May 7 at 5pm PT Sauvignon Blanc has made a name for itself in many regions of the world. Hear “Sommelier to the Stars” Christopher Sawyer chat with global winemakers from California to Chile. Did you know that excellent Sauvignon Blanc is made in Uruguay and Mexico? Discover these great regions in an engaging chat on
Join us on ZOOM, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or streamed live on my Sawyer Sommelier Facebook page! #SauvBlancDay
From Napa, to Oregon, to France? Actually just along my travels north, with a nod towards Burgundy, to visit Master Sommelier Larry Stone, proprietor of Lingua Franca Wines. The Varietal Show kicks off Oregon Wine Month with an epic interview, discussing the wonders of wines from the Eola-Amity Hills sub-appellation of Willamette Valley: First part of a show for Pinot lovers and francophiles alike, to be continued into the future . . .
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Sonoma International Film Festival and our jury of tasting experts, led by noted sommelier Christopher Sawyer, toast the winners and thank all that participated. Watch the Wine Awards announcement on the SIFF Vimeo Channel and check out the details below!
A very special Varietal Show to celebrate ONE YEAR of wines and spectacular episodes on my You Tube channel! Get up close and personal with Sonoma Chef & Cheesemaker Sheana Davis, curator of The Epicurean Connection.
She and I cozy up, pairing her cheeses with some delicious Chappellet, Vivier & Renwood wines and find out about the California Cheese Trail. Then we go way back to our time working with Wild Thyme Events, and finding out we have some close friends in common including The Nerd Stalker!
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Don’t miss this last CellarPass TV show of the season, Thursday April 29th 6-7pm, featuring Cole Sisson of Doe Bay Wine Co., located in the San Juan Islands, The Orcas Project, and of course your favs the Vineyard Vixen & Sawyer Somm!
The Orcas Project is a collaboration between acclaimed winemakers and vineyards located in the Pacific Northwest, featuring labels designed by resident Orcas Island artists.
Register for the show online and check out The Orcas Project 3-Pack available for purchase. It features 2020 Grenache Blanc from winemaker Morgan Lee. Light and fresh and full of energy it screams seafood; 2020 Boushey Vineyard Marsanne from winemaker Riley Miller. It’s his minimal intervention, low alcohol version of the Rhone grape and really pushing boundaries; 2017 Graciano made by winemaker Javier Alfonso. This is the first planting in Washington of this rare red grape normally found in Spain and really special. YUM!
Here comes the7th Sonoma County Barrel Auction, an annual event produced by Sonoma County Vintners, for wine futures and collectable wines – representing the stylistic range and world-class quality of Sonoma County. The Varietal Show gets the scoop from winemaker Mike Sullivan of Benovia Winery. In this two part feature we discuss the auction and their spectacular Never Before, Never Again auction lot. #SoCoBA
This virtual auction is for members of the wine trade, wine collectors and media: It opens online Weds May 5, and closes Friday May 7. The funds raised at the Sonoma County Barrel Auction support Sonoma County Vintners marketing programs and initiatives. To register, visit SoCoBarrelAuction.com/attend/
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