What a great line-up we had last week! Continue tuning in to CellarPass TV for more exciting shows, broadcasting Mondays & Thursdays from 6PM – 7PM Pacific. Each features interviews with special guests from the wine industry & beyond: I am a featured guest alongside the following notables. . .
You will get to know what inspired them to jump into their career, what their passions are, what they like to drink, wear and who knows?! Be sure to submit your questions during the broadcast so that we can answer them On Air LIVE!
Join the excitement on CellarPass TV, broadcasting Mondays & Thursdays from 6PM – 7PM Pacific, featuring interviews with special guests from the wine industry & beyond. Next week I am a featured guest alongside the following notables. . .
You will get to know what inspired them to jump into their career, what their passions are, what they like to drink, wear and who knows?! Be sure to submit your questions during the broadcast so that we can answer them On Air LIVE!
Clockwise: Chris, Ginny’s Gin, Todd MacCulloch & Joy Sterling!
Join me with Tres Sabores for their next live tasting party, Tuesday March 31st at 4pm live on Instagram with Tres Sabores & Sawyer Sommelier! Delight in a little wine, a little conversation and some delectable suggestions for your enjoyment!
Wine!
2016 Por que no?
2014 Por que no?
2013 Rutherford Perspective Cabernet
Food Pairing!
Crispy Rancho Gordo Beans with Two Sauces (Frijoles Bravas)
Also an opportunity to purchase this two-day limited “library” release through the Tres Sabores online store or call 707-967-8027
. . . the Bohemian Magazine 2020 Best Sommelier of Sonoma County award goes to Christopher Sawyer!!!!
A big THANK YOU to all that took the time to vote and grant me this honor for the seventh year in a row!
I look forward to seeing you at a wine event or two over the next year, but in any case be sure to check out my Wine List at Gravenstein Grill when you get the chance: Raising a glass to all my amazing supporters!
In between all my comings and goings there is a wee space to satiate my journalistic beginnings. In addition to my occasional Sawyer Somm blog posts, take a minute to peruse some industry magazines either in print or online. The 2020 February/March issue of The SOMM Journal is a great place to start with my two published pieces!
In the holiday hey-day I made a little visit to The Wine Road podcast for a chat with Hosts Marcy Gordon and Beth Costa. We discussed my history, various wine and food topics, including Jigar Winery and Gravenstein Grill. Listen to our conversation here:
It is the final stretch, next weekend we depart toward our embarkment in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Celebrity Edge, with Costco Travel, sets sail towards the Eastern Caribbean on Sunday December 15th into an amazing row of islands with three spectacular stops: Puerto Rico, Tortola and St. Maarten.
I will be hosting a Pinot Noir reception, two seminars and a specialized luncheon. For those fortunate enough to be joining me, or just PN curious, then take a gander at the delicious Pinot Noir selection and education to be gained on the journey!
Pinot in Paradise Reception: To start the cruise off in style, the opening night reception will allow me to meet the guests. I will greet them with wine and give a short overview of the Passion For Pinot Wine Cruise events taking place over the next few days. Featuring: Cline Cellars, Gloria Ferrer Vineyards, Olivet Lane & Rodney Strong!
Breathless Wines!
Pinot Noir Seminar #1: From Genus to Genius
On route to the Caribbean, I will cover the history of this noble grape in Burgundy and the Old World; the genetic offspring of the varietal (Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Meunier); and the emergence of this beloved grape and delicious new styles of sophisticated wines that have become the calling cards for the cool-climate regions of Sonoma County and other special winegrowing regions on the West Coast over the past 50 years. Featuring: Bacigalupi Vineyards, Breathless Wines, Rodney Strong & Roessler Wine Cellars!
Pinot Noir Seminar #2: Going Coastal
This special seminar will focus on a special series of cool-climate appellations, the term terroir, and the unique styles of world-class Pinot Noirs being made in the top regions of Northern California. A rare opportunity to taste and discuss the unique characteristics of each of these wines and how they represent the wonderful growing conditions in every sip. Featuring: Davis Bynum Winery, Gloria Ferrer Vineyards, Thirty-Seven & Zina Hyde Cunningham Winery!
Scherrer Pinot Noir!
Pinot in Paradise Luncheon
This extravagant luncheon focuses on top producers, revered vineyard sites, delicious flavor profiles of wines, and the history of the Russian River Valley appellation in Sonoma County. I pair each wine with delicious dishes making the experience that much more memorable! Featuring: Balletto Vineyards, Davis Bynum & Scherrer Winery!
Embarking on my amazing Pinot adventure, try these wines at home to create your own! Cheers, Chris
Looking forward to the amazing views inTortola BVI; Bacigalupi & Rodney Strong are both featured in my Genus to Genius seminar!
Recent events call for an updated schedule. There will be NO WINE WEDNESDAY on October 30th, due to the Sebastopol power outage, recent evacuations and ongoing Kincade Fire!
The new date is November 13th (details below), and will additionally support the Sonoma County Resilience Fund, which supports our community’s recovery by helping individuals impacted by the fires, healing the long-term effects of trauma, and creating housing solutions for our community.
So plan to trek on over to Gravenstein Grill in Sebastopol to experience any Wine Wednesday tasting in November! It is weekly in the Bartlett Bar from 5:30-7pm, and an excellent opportunity to enjoy a free wine tasting with a local wine producer, see schedule below:
Get your warm beverage, set at the desk and prepare to peruse the Sonoma County list of categories! I am hoping to retain my incumbency: I humbly request your vote as Best Sommelier.
If you need some reasons why to submit my name then maybe you need to have an Exclusive Sommelier Wine Tour, or private wine dinner with Fire & Vine, or just go to the Gravenstein Grill and sample from my wine list. Why not? Enjoy and happy voting!
Best Sommelier Christopher Sawyer Best Restaurant & Wine List Gravenstein Grill
Here is my ENTIRE list of recommendations if you have the time! Best Chef (Bob Simontacchi) Best Outdoor Dining Best Brunch Best Burger (featuring Sonoma Mountain Beef Company & Willie Bird Turkeys) Best Business Lunch Best Server⁄Restaurant Best Wine & Food Experience Best Romantic Dinner Best Bartender Best Fried Chicken Best Happy Hour
For those that have not yet explored this event, trek on over to Gravenstein Grill in Sebastopol to join a Wine Wednesday tasting! It is weekly in the Bartlett Bar from 5:30-7pm, an excellent opportunity to enjoy a free wine tasting with a local wine producer!
Here is the Autumn guest list, also note the special WW event happening on October 30th, details below!
What a great line-up we had last week! Continue tuning in to CellarPass TV for more exciting shows, broadcasting Mondays & Thursdays from 6PM – 7PM Pacific. Each features interviews with special guests from the wine industry & beyond: I am a featured guest alongside the following notables. . .
April 13, Monday: Charbay Distillery, Stand Up Comedian, Maureen Langan
jump into their career, what their passions are, what they like to drink, wear and who knows?! Be sure to submit your questions during the broadcast so that we can answer them On Air LIVE!
