Category Archives: Tasting

Cross The Oregon Border To Troon With The Varietal Show!

Following the birth of Troon Vineyard in Oregon’s Applegate Valley, from the ground to the glass with star winemaker Craig Camp. Join Sawyer Somm on The Varietal Show as we taste some amazing certified Demeter Biodynamic wines; Piquette, Applegate Valley Vermentino, Kubli Bench Amber and Glou-Glou.

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CPTV Special with Owen Edwards & Richard Baron

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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Barry Herbst & The Varietal Show Visit The Locanda Villa

Earlier this year The Varietal Show took Barry Herbst and his amazing Bottle Barn palate, along to taste some Locanda Estate Wines with winemaker Brian Graham. We WINE GEEKED OUT on their Cabernet Sauvignon from Beckstoffer & Chardonnay from Los Carneros. Join in for this tasting, along with an intimate discussion of the wines, and intriguing analysis of Brian’s winemaking techniques.

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

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!

The Varietal Show Visits Joel Aiken in Napa Valley

The historic Morisoli Vineyard, pictured above, is the progenitor of many fine wines, including the bottle I shared with superstar winemaker Joel Aiken! Join our conversation on The Varietal Show, to hear about many compelling topics, then check out this “historic” Rutherford Dust blog post that I dug up from Sawyer Somm past.

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Visit JM Cellars With CPTV: Thursday March 25th

CellarPass TV is very excited to have John Bigelow, proprietor and vintner of JM Cellars located in Woodinville, Washington this week, Thursday, March 25th at 6PM Pacific.

And what makes it even more cool is the two unique wines he’s personally selected to taste through on the show with Sarah and I. Be sure to register & order your tasting kit today so you can sip right along with us!

Daedalus Howell Narrowly Escapes The Paparazzi on The Varietal Show!

It is a troubled life being a pursued man but filmmaker, musician and writer Daedalus Howell made some wine time for me, hidden away in the Sawyer Somm Cellar. On this episode of The Varietal Show we celebrate International Riesling Day, which took place on March 13, with a delicious taste from Storm Cellar in Colorado. The conversation of course meanders in many directions on this first of a three part discussion.

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CPTV Tastes Good With Trinitas Cellars! Thursday, March 18th

CellarPass TV has a virtual tasting and discussion this week with Garrett Busch of Trinitas Cellars: Their goal is to craft wine that’s so compellingly delicious, that the joy it brings creates a window in time where worries are melted away, virtues are celebrated, and life is savored.

Join Sarah and I on Thursday March 18th, 6-7pm to discover this Napa Valley favorite! FREE registration & wine 3-pack available online for showtime or a perfect Easter pairing!

In Depth With Ancien Wines On The Varietal Show!

It is finally here, the beginning of Season 2 for The Varietal Show: My hip sit-down interview sessions with fascinating people on the wine scene or those just interested in it! My first trek in 2021 took me to the new cool tasting room for Ancien Wines, with co-founder/winemaker Ken Bernards, located in central Napa.

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Behind The Cellar Door in Amador Wine Country: March 26-28!

With oodles of safety measures in place the Amador Vintners have organized a three day BCD experience! Your ticket will allow you to pre-select each personal time slot and winery of your preference. So check out the list of wineries, get your TICKETS, and lodging if necessary, to enjoy an intimate wine tasting weekend!

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