Last month CellarPass TV had a virtual visit with ME, J Vineyards & Winery‘s own winemaker, Nicole Hitchcock, Chef Frank Miller and designer Raffi Minasian. Get a glass of J and enjoy!
Category Archives: Sommelier
The Varietal Show with SawyerSomm visits Bonneau & Egret Wines!
Next up a talk with John Bambury on SawyerSomm’s The Varietal Show! He talks about the charming chardonnays of Bonneau & Egret Wines. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my You Tube Channel for each weekly episode on Tuesdays at 12:30pm.
Mountainering & wine on CellarPass TV – Monday May 18th!
This week on CellarPass TV we mix it up with something a little different, just a Monday broadcast, from 6PM – 7PM Pacific, but back the following week for Monday & Thursday. Each features interviews with special guests from the wine industry & beyond: I am a featured guest alongside the following notables. . .
May 18, Monday: Kevin Webber of Carboy Wines & John Climaco of CNS Pharma

Watch This CPTV episode Now: Acumen Wines & CHili Davis!
Let’s go back a few weeks to share a memorable episode of CellarPass TV with ME, Diana Schweiger of Acumen Wines and
former San Francisco Giants and current batting coach for New York Mets, Chili Davis. Watch it here, easy peasy!
Locanda Estate Wines hosts The Varietal Show with SawyerSomm
Here is the next episode of SawyerSomm’s The Varietal Show featuring Locanda Estate Wines in Kenwood! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my You Tube Channel for each weekly episode on Tuesdays at 12:30pm.
Coming Up Next on CellarPass TV!
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. . .

May 11, Monday: Acumen Wines, MLB Player Chili Davis
May 14, Thursday: Scott Harvey Wines, Owner & Winemaker
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!




On top, #SawyerSelfie with winemaker Steve Harvey; Clockwise: Chili Davis; Steve Harvey collection; Diana Schweiger & a sampling of Acumen Wines!
Chef Jodie Rubin Visits The Varietal Show!
Another episode of “The Varietal Show”, this one with Chef Jodie Rubin as we discuss good food, delicious wine and how the pandemic is affecting the industry. Enjoy our socially distanced chat on the patio at Gravenstein Grill!
The Varietal Show Featuring Allen Wines!
Join me on my next episode of “The Varietal Show” for a discussion with Sal Rehman about some of the delicious Allen Wines offerings as we partake, with social distancing, at the Sawyer ranch. Tasty wines and fun talk with my good buddy!
Watch CellarPass TV every Monday & Thursday!
Grab a glass drink and join us on CellarPass TV as the exciting lineup of shows continues, 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. . .
May 4, Monday: PlumpJack GM & Partner, John Conover!
May 7, Thursday: Sommelier Cole Sisson from Doe Bay Wine Company!




Introducing “The Varietal Show” with Somm Chris Sawyer!
Well it is about bloody time, right? Let’s just start talking to wine personalities about their work and have a good time with it, which I already like to do anywhere anytime 24/7!

This is my inaugural discussion on “The Varietal Show” which features Eric Sussman of Radio-Coteau and County Line Vineyards. Relaxing in an empty dining room at Gravenstein Grill, we practice social distancing as we taste and talk!