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!
Make the most of social distancing with our LIVE CellarPass TV 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 27, Monday: Furthermore Wine with Winemaker Chad Richard, joined by Jennifer Reichardt of Liberty Duck!
April 30, Thursday: Louis Martini Winery with Executive Chef Jeffery Russell (featured above) & private Chef to the Stars Chef Frank Miller!
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!
See you then! Christopher
Top to Bottom: Chad Richard of Furthermore Wine (on right); Louis Martini Winery offerings; Delicious Liberty Duck!
We can all still celebrate Hospice du Rhône 2020 in a few ways. You can start with this informative video I made a few years back about the wines and region. After that, scroll down for some updates to the HdR calendar that you can partake in this week!
Now start your own #RhôneAtHome campaign on social media. Share what you are drinking with other Rhône-fans, and show your support of Rhône producers. Use the hashtag @hospicedurhone, and HdR will share your post!
This all leads up to the BIG virtual cheers on Saturday, April 25th 2020: Join to celebrate the wines, people and regions that embody Rhône varieties! Zoom link to cheers with us will be posted on the HdR website, and sent to their mailing list.
Lastly, be sure to add the new dates of Hospice du Rhône to your calendar on April 22 – 24, 2021 at the Paso Robles Event Center in California. (All visitor and exhibitor tickets, along with sponsor partnerships will remain valid.)
Cheers, hope to see you all LIVE next year!
Christopher
It just keeps getting better! Grab a drink and join us on CellarPass TV for more exciting shows this week, 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 20, Monday: Arrington Vineyards
with Winemaker Kip Summers!
April 23, Thursday: J Vineyards & Winery
with Winemaker Nicole Hitchcock!
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!
See you then! Christopher
Cleaning out the cellar can deliver some hefty rewards! Watch my fun and informative video on how to test those wines out.
As we all grasp the new reality, at least for the time being, the industry has shifted to allow the opportunity to keep filling our cellars! In addition there is an interactive tasting component being streamed for our virtual pleasure.
As an example, I was just with Tres Sabores on Instagram for their weekly Live Tasting Party, happening every Tuesday at 4pm! And look out for information upcoming about CellarPass TV, which I will be participating in soon with some very special wine guests! Until then here is a list of upcoming wineries partaking in the pleasures of our new normal this week.
Notre Vue Winery: April 2, Thursday, Join by Zoom at 5pm to participate!
Sextant Estate Winery: April 2 & 9, Thursdays, Order wines to join in!
Adobe Road Winery: April 3 & 4, Friday & Saturday, Join by Zoom at 5pm to participate!
Byington Vineyard & Winery: April 3, Fridays weekly at 5pm & 7pm
Thirty-Seven Wines: Order your Virtual Tasting Wine Pack by April 5, Sunday, to participate on Saturday April 18.
Calluna Vineyards: Virtual Wine Tastings on April 5 Sunday, April 11 Saturday,or April 17 Friday, be sure to Register here!
Whichever experience you happen to choose ENJOY!
Cheers, Chris
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
As springtime quickly arrives we have a great way to enjoy the approaching change in seasons. Come to Gravenstein Grill, at 8050 Bodega Ave in Sebastopol, to try a different winery every week, in the Bartlett Bar from 5:30-7pm! Wine Wednesday is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a complementary tasting with a local wine producer.
Start your explorations on the last week of February with a triple winery feature from our next guest!
-Maritana Vineyards
-Terminim Wines
-Secret Door Winery
March 4: Trecini Winery
March 11: Emeritus Vineyards
March 18 rescheduled: Copain Wines now June 10
March 25 rescheduled: Acorn Winery now June 17
April 1 : CancelledCelebration postponed until Gravenstein Grill reopens!
Special Sparkling Celebration! with Paula Kornell Sparkling Wine & Gloria Ferrer
CHEERS! Christopher
Happy New Year to all you wine connoisseurs out there! Here is an invitation to a try tasting something novel every Wednesday of 2020 as a most splendid resolution.
To get started trek on over to Gravenstein Grill in Sebastopol (8050 Bodega Ave) for 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.
Top to Bottom: Pedroncelli on Jan 22; Shane Wines on Feb 12; Maritana Vineyard on Feb 26; Talisman (top two) on Feb 5; Miro Cellars on Feb 19 & Bacigalupi Vineyards on Jan 29!
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:
November 6: Preston Farm & Winery
November 13th: Sommelier Chris Sawyer celebrates his 50th with the GG crew and four special vintners! Breaking Bread Wines, Kokomo Winery, Radio-Coteau, Bacigalupi Vineyards
Wear a costume, taste some wine and come give cheers to Sawyer Somm!!!
November 20: People’s Wine Revolution
8050 Bodega Ave
Sebastopol, California
