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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!

Event, Sommelier, Tasting, Varietal, Virtual, Wine

May 7 Is #SauvBlancDay: Join St Supéry Around The World Virtual Tasting

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Sauvignon Blanc  Around the World: North & South America Live Virtual Tasting 

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

  • Moderator: Christopher Sawyer, Sommelier
  • Michael Scholz, VP Winemaking and Viticulture, St. Supéry Estate, Napa Valley, California
  • Christian Wylie, Managing Director, Bodega Garzon, Uruguay
  • Sofia Araya, Winemaker, Ritual, Casablanca Valley, Chile
  • Nikolai Rudametkin, La Lomita Winery, Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico

Join us on ZOOM, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or streamed live on my Sawyer Sommelier Facebook page! #SauvBlancDay

Sommelier, Tasting, Video, Vlog, Wine

Oregon Wine Month Starts With Lingua Franca On The Varietal Show

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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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Chardonnay Classic: On Site In Napa Valley! May 20-22

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The 2021 Chardonnay Classic, from May 20-22, 2021 will reunite wine enthusiasts’ minds and palates to celebrate the greatness of Chardonnay. One of the world’s most beloved, dynamic, and delicious grape varieties. This inaugural gathering will feature some of the finest domestic and international producers of Chardonnay and will take place at the Meritage and Vista Collina Resorts.

A weekend of indulgence curated by master sommeliers and acclaimed winemakers set in the beautiful Napa Valley. The program features iconic wine country experiences, gourmet lunches, luxury dinners and 22 unique tastings that culminate in a Grand Tasting of Chardonnay. Vintners, industry experts, and enthusiasts alike gather together to celebrate the incredible range of Chardonnay!

Purchase your full weekend ticket before 5/8 and save $300 with Early Bird pricing! Use promo code CHARD15 to claim the savings. To purchase your Chardonnay Classic ticket(s) click “TICKETS”.

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The Varietal Show Discovers The Epicurean Connection

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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!

From my first episode with Radio Coteau, to the Preview of this little gem, please FOLLOW my You Tube channel, for weekly notifications on more exciting episodes, Tuesdays at 12:30pm!

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CPTV Meets Doe Bay Wine Co. On Thurs April 29th

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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!

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Benovia Winery, So Co Barrel Auction & The Varietal Show!

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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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Sokol Blosser Celebrates 50 Years on The Varietal Show

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Double the fun! Celebrating Earth Month and the 50-Year Anniversary at Sokol Blosser Winery. Susan Sokol-Blosser talks about the historic winery in the Dundee Hills of Willamette Valley, Oregon with Sawyer Somm on this episode of The Varietal Show. (Mind the brief 6 minute gap, the video does kick back in!)

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Wine & Flowers on CPTV, Thursday April 15th!

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Join the Vineyard Vixen & Sawyer Somm for CellarPass TV, broadcasting Thursday from 6PM – 7PM Pacific. In this episode, we’ll get exclusive interview with Sales & Marketing Director of Acumen Wines, Diana Schweiger, special guest, and Jesse & Ty Hiss, of Fresh Sends, Colorado-based florists on a mission to freshen up the cookie-cutter floral industry and redefine floral delivery.

Register online & pre-order the Acumen “Diamonds and Roses” Collection which includes 2020 Acumen Wines Rose, 2016 Acumen Wines Edcora Cabernet Sauvignon & Michel G Brut Rose Champagne .

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