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Event, Sommelier, Tasting, Travels, Varietal, Video, Virtual, Vlog, Wine

Covenant Wines On THE VARIETAL SHOW

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After our stint with Winesong in Mendocino, Jeff Morgan joins THE VARIETAL SHOW at Little River Inn, to discuss Covenant Wines. Now based in Berkeley, he has a long and “varietal” history in wine country. We taste these treasures together: 2022 Covenant Solomon Blanc, Sonoma County; 2023 Red C Rose, Lodi; 2023 Landsman Pinot Noir, Carneros.

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Italian Wines With Orsi Family Vineyards On THE VARIETAL SHOW

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In Healdsburg, THE VARIETAL SHOW Talks about brilliant Italian-style wines made in America with Mark Orsi of Orsi Family Vineyards! This is where the Festa Italia took place last month with 30 wineries and over 60 grape varieties. We taste and discuss some of those together: Biancolella d’Ischia, Montepulciano & Schioppettino.

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Having lots of fun at FESTA ITALIA in Healdsburg, on August 30, 2024.
Event, History, Sommelier, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Vlog, Wine

In P-Town With Lombardi Cellars On THE VARIETAL SHOW

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Abso-freaking-lutely! Tony Lombari is in the Sawyer cellar, of Petaluma fame, where we talk about our shared love and appreciation for the town we call home. THE VARIETAL SHOW tastes his Lombardi Cellars wines; Chardonnay, Martaella Vineyard, 2021 & Pinot Noir, Gap’s Crown Vineyard, 2021. All while discussing the upcoming Sonoma County Wine Celebration (on Sept 19-21) and why #RelationshipsMatter in the wine industry.

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Sommelier, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Vlog, Wine

Cormorant Cellars Shares Organic Wines On THE VARIETAL SHOW

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THE VARIETAL SHOW talks about the benefits of natural grapes with Winemaker Charlie Gilmore at Cormorant Cellars. Located in Windsor, it is all about Purity Of Fruit! Taste his wnes along with us: Vermentino, Grenache Blanc, Gamay Noir.

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Going To Goosecross On THE VARIETAL SHOW

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Having a grand ol’ time with Goosecross Proprietor Christi Coors Ficeli & Winemaker Bill Nancarrow at the Yountville winery in Napa Valley! THE VARIETAL SHOW talks about harvest, fowls and the balance of terroir and weather. Taste along with us: 2020 Goosecross State Lane Merlot; 2020 Goosecross State Lane Cabernet Franc; 2019 Goosecross Holly’s Block Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Featuring Beauregard Vineyards On THE VARIETAL SHOW!

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THE VARIETAL SHOW climbs the Santa Cruz Mountains to visit Beauregard Vineyards. We learn that wine has been here for a long time from Winemaker Ryan Beauregard, representing the farm’s fourth generation, which dates back to 1945 AND is one of the oldest continuously farmed vineyards in California!

Together we taste these amazing wines: 2022 Chardonnay Bald Mountain Vineyard; 2023 Pinot Noir ‘Carbonica’ Coast Grade Vineyard; 2021 Pinot Noir Coast Grade Vineyard & 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Beauregard Ranch.

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THE VARIETAL SHOW Goes Large At Big Basin!

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At the Big Basin Tasting Bar, just off the beach in Santa Cruz to be exact: A terrific place to experience these delectable wines. THE VARIETAL SHOW gets a taste of the mountains there with proprietor Bradley Brown, but don’t forget to take the scenic trek up to Big Basin Vineyards in Boulder Creek as well!

  • 2022 Rodnick.Farm Chenin Blanc
  • 2021 Kimari Vineyard Chardonnay
  • 2021 Old Corral Pinot Noir
  • 2019 Coastview Vineyard Grenache
  • 2019 Rattlesnake Rock Syrah
  • 2019 Sixty-Two Terraces Syrah

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Partaking In Pennyroyal Farm On THE VARIETAL SHOW

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You have to admit, they have it all! Nestled along the scenic Hwy 128 drive through Mendocino, rolling into Boonville, is Pennyroyal Farm in Anderson Valley. Proprietor Sarah Cahn Bennett shares the wines & cheeses (of goat and sheep) with THE VARIETAL SHOW for the ultimate pairings. And we learn a little “Boontling”.

The Wines: Pennyroyal Farm 2023 Pinot Trio; 2021 Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley ; 2021 Pinot Noir, Monty In; 2020 Pinot Noir, Eye of the Needle Vineyard

The Cheeses: Pennyroyal Farm Laychee, Velvet Sister, Bollie’s Mollies, Boont Corners


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In Oakland At Bardo lounge On THE VARIETAL SHOW

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Having cocktails and apps at Bardo Lounge & Supper Club in Oakland, with owner Seth Bregman, Beverage Director Ben Dimond & Chef Amol Thanky! THE VARIETAL SHOW gets a taste of creating cocktails by Ben with a Golden Era, Cosmopolitan & Jackie O Daiquiri. We also walk through the wine list offerings. Followed by Chef Amol discussing construction of a complementary menu, with fantastic foods that stand alone; Chicken Liver Mousse, Deviled Eggs, Lamb & Pork Meatballs. YUM!

Reserve a table at BARDO! 3343 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA

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History, Sommelier, Tasting, Travels, Varietal, Video, Virtual, Vlog, Wine

THE VARIETAL SHOW Visits Yorba Wines

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It was a lovely afternoon in the foothills with Ann Kraemer and her dog at Yorba Wines! THE VARIETAL SHOW visited with her in Amador County, where we discussed the long history of vineyards at high elevations, going back to gold rush times, and amazing wine community. With nods to winemaker Ken Bernards of Ancien Wines.

Together we taste through her Yorba Barbera 2016, Tempranillo 2013 & Syrah 2014.

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