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Event, Virtual, Wine

Inaugural LEGENDS Masterclass is LIVE Thursday June 4th!

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Save the Date and register for this upcoming online event series, the inaugural LEGENDS Masterclass, a Vineyard Seminar and Wine Tasting Series beginning June 4, 2020. This special VINOUS Live Webinar will showcase six renowned vineyard sites of the Moon Mountain District.

Guests of the Masterclass will be the first to engage with the Moon Mountain District Vineyard Map, created as part of a major partnership with Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers and VINOUS to comprehensively map the vineyards of Sonoma Valley.

LIVE
Thursday, June 4 | 5:00 PM (PST) | via Zoom
No purchase necessary to participate! REGISTER HERE

You will receive an email confirmation with detailed instructions and credentials to access this special educational webinar.
To enhance your experience, order the Moon Mountain District Tasting Kit. See participating wineries below.

Phil Coturri | Viticulturist 
Antonio Galloni | VINOUS | Moderator 

FEATURED VINEYARDS: B. Wise Vineyards, Kamen Estate Vineyard, Moon Mountain Vineyard, Simons Vineyard, Silver Cloud Vineyard, Trinity Ridge Vineyard

PANELISTS:
B. Wise Vineyards | Brion Wise + Massimo Monticelli, B. Wise Vineyards
Kamen Estate Vineyard | Robert Kamen + Mark Herold, Kamen Estate Wines
Moon Mountain Vineyard | Jim Momtazee + Erich Bradley, Repris
Simons Vineyard | Phil Coturri, Winery Sixteen 600
Silver Cloud Vineyard | Mac McQuown + Jeff Baker, Stone Edge Farm Estate Vineyards & Winery
Trinity Ridge Vineyard | John Lasseter + Tony Biagi, Lasseter Family Winery  

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

Sommelier, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Wine

Coming Up Next on CellarPass TV!

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What a great line-up we had last week!  Continue tuning in to  CellarPass TV  for more exciting 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. . .

May 11, Monday:  Acumen Wines, MLB Player Chili Davis

May 14, Thursday: Scott Harvey Wines, Owner & Winemaker

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!

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On top, #SawyerSelfie with winemaker Steve Harvey; Clockwise: Chili Davis; Steve Harvey collection; Diana Schweiger & a sampling of Acumen Wines!

Sommelier, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Wine

Watch CellarPass TV every Monday & Thursday!

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Grab a glass drink and join us on CellarPass TV as the exciting lineup of shows continues, 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. . .

May 4, Monday:  PlumpJack GM & Partner, John Conover!

May 7, Thursday:  Sommelier Cole Sisson from Doe Bay Wine Company!

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Sommelier, Tasting, Varietal, Virtual, Vlog, Wine

Introducing “The Varietal Show” with Somm Chris Sawyer!

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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!


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Hospice du Rhône 2020: Video, Virtual & Rescheduled!

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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