Category Archives: Sports

Competition, Judging, Sports, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Vlog, Wine

THE VARIETAL SHOW Is At The North Coast Wine Challenge!

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You read that right, three judges from the North Coast Wine Challenge, including special guest NFL Pittsburg Steelers‘ star safety DeShon Elliott, joins winemaker Jesse Katz, of Aperture Cellars, and Sawyer Somm on THE VARIETAL SHOW! DeShon shares how he soaked up the wine knowledge and talks competition flights.

SAVE THE DATE! North Coast Food & Wine Festival Saturday, June 15, 2024 @Luther Burbank Center for the Arts

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History, Sommelier, Sports, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Vlog, Wine

Horsing Around With Tamber Bey On THE VARIETAL SHOW

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It is not often that wine pairs with horses, but at Tamber Bey it does! THE VARIETAL SHOW visits Barry Waitte at his winery, and we reminisce about the history of farming and orchards in Calistoga, the northernmost region of Napa Valley. We talk about his love of horses, while tasting his Chardonnay Sans Chêne, Pinot Noir Mes Filles Vineyard, and Cabernet Sauvignon Deux Chevaux Vineyard.

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Sommelier, Sports, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Vlog, Wine

Three Fat Guys Wines Featuring Tony Moll On THE VARIETAL SHOW!

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Kicking off the football season with a visit to NFL star turned Sonoma winery owner, Tony Moll of Three Fat Guys Wines! (The other two “fat guys” being Daryn Colledge & Jason Spitz.) THE VARIETAL SHOW learns about this 5th generation Sonoma County native, growing up around wine, fantasy football, firefighting and now winemaking. Taste along with us; Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Sommelier, Sports, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Vlog, Wine

Mark Ibanez & Mega-Cabs on THE VARIETAL SHOW!

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Bay Area locals will all remember this guy, recently retired sportscaster Mark Ibanez from KTVU. He joined me for a spectacular tasting of classic Napa Valley Cabs (& nearby), followed by a chat on THE VARIETAL SHOW about the selections, and some fun sports reflections about the Golden State Warriors & SF 49ers.

Some amazing Cabernet Sauvignon’s from the 1990’s! Crocker Starr, Arrowood Vineyards, Robert Craig, Rudd Estate, Benzinger, Col Solare, Cornerstone Cellars, Aiken, Sequoia Grove, Laurel Glen

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Event, Sports, Tasting, Virtual, Wine

More Wine + Yoga: In Person @ Cuvaison Estate on Sunday May 23

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The time has come for in-person wine and yoga sessions starting this month led by Vino Vinyasa, and hosted by Melier, so you can finally sip and stretch simultaneously (with the option of virtual as well).

the experience will be located at the beautiful Cuvaison Estate Winery guest house, nestled amongst the vineyards, and just minutes from the Cuvaison tasting room: Tempt your taste buds with their 2018 Estate Chardonnay and 2020 Rose of Pinot Noir.

Get registered or check the Melier schedule for more options that might work for you!

Event, Sports, Tasting, Virtual, Wine

Wine + YOGA: Twisting and Tasting with Smith Devereux on May 22

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Ready to try something new? Melier is hosting both virtual and in-person yoga sessions starting this month!

This first VIRTUAL session, on Saturday May 22 from 11am-noon, will include an hour of stretching and sipping with Vino Vinyasa founder Morgan Perry and the respective winery owners featuring two wines from Smith Devereux: The 2017 No 3 Red Blend and SB White Blend!

Get registered or check the Melier schedule for more options that might work for you!

Sommelier, Sports, Tasting, Video, Vlog, Wine

CPTV Special with Owen Edwards & Richard Baron

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Last week CellarPass TV had a high geared episode with media veterans, former editor of Cosmo Magazine, Owen Edwards and former Art Director for Road & Track Magazine, Richard Baron.

We had a fun packed episode that took the discussion to the famous wine region Montalcino and savory gems Dutton Estate & Lasseter Family Winery, representing Sonoma Country Wine Month. Listen in for fast cars, motorcycles, Michelin Star restaurants and so much more!

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Sommelier, Sports, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Wine

CellarPass TV talks About Fast Cars & Wine! Thursday April 1st

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Vroom Vroom! On CellarPassTV this week, two veterans of the media publishing industry, spanning fashion, lifestyle and one of our favorite subjects, fast cars! Join us to meet Owen Edwards and Richard Baron. Let’s hear their fascinating stories over some classic Italian wines: Three Pears Pinot Grigio & Banfi Brunello di Montalcino.

Login Thursday April 1, 6-7pm at CellarPass TV or catch it on the flip side at their You Tube channel!

Food, Sommelier, Sports, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Wine

Acumen Wine & Chili Davis on CellarPass TV! Thursday March 4th

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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!

Sommelier, Sports, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Wine

Mountainering & wine on CellarPass TV – Monday May 18th!

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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