Category Archives: Virtual

Event, Film, Sommelier, Tasting, Virtual, Wine

Cinema & the Cellar at the Rutherford Dust Film Fest

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Rutherford Dust Society
Virtual Premiere Napa Valley Celebration
Thursday, June 3 from 3:00-4:00pm PT

Join the winemakers of Rutherford Dust Society and the world’s first film sommelier, Christopher Sawyer for a virtual wine & movie celebration on June 3rd.

During this high-energy event, Alpha Omega, Amici, Inglenook, Frank Family Vineyards, PEJU, Quintessa and St. Supéry will present their Premiere Napa Valley lots, with a cinematic twist!

Whether you’re in the mood for action, drama, comedy or romance– there will be a wine for you in this action-packed session highlighting the radiant Rutherford region, its famous filmmakers and winemakers, and the elusive “Rutherford Dust” character that keeps wine lovers from around the world coming back for more. Join this list of stellar panelists on ZOOM!

Event, Sports, Tasting, Virtual, Wine

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, Virtual, Wine

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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Sommelier, Sports, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Wine

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

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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!

Sommelier, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Wine

Visit JM Cellars With CPTV: Thursday March 25th

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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!

Sommelier, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Wine

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

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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!

Food, Sommelier, Sports, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Wine

Acumen Wine & Chili Davis on CellarPass TV! Thursday March 4th

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This week on CPTV, as always, more delicious wines! Join Sarah & me with two special guests to talk about getting out the grill: Diana Schweiger of Acumen Wine, and NY Mets Batting Coach Chili Davis will be swinging in to share their expertise.

Find out more on Thursday March 4th, 6-7pm. FREE registration & pre-show wine package available online!

Sommelier, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Vlog, Wine

Virtual ZinEx Day 2 – Coming Right Up!

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Next on the ZinEx agenda from late January, is the second set of Meet The Maker mini-seminars that was recorded for your viewing convenience. Day 2 features various Zinfandel topics, see broadcast & details below!

You can also still catch the Paso Robles Flights! LIVE Virtual Seminar & Tasting event on March 4th, 4pm PST. Sign up HERE!

(Virtual ZinEX Day 2 from New York Wine Events on Vimeo.)

Compare and Contrast Regions: Moderated by Randy Caparoso | Berryessa Gap Vineyards | Lapis Luna | McCay Cellars

Sonoma County Legendary Zinfandel Vineyards: Moderated by Sam Kimball | Bear Flag | Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves | St. Francis Winery & Vineyard | Miro Cellars

Appellation Comparisons of Legendary Vineyards: Moderated by Mark Vernon | Calafia Wines | Once & Future | Three Wine Company

Women Winemakers: Moderated by Barbara Haimes | Rock Wall Wine Company | Selby Wines | Storrs Winery | Tres Sabores

Estate Zinfandels: Moderated by Barbara Haimes | Alexander Valley Vineyards | Grgich Hills Estate | Trentadue Winery | Quiviria Vineyards & Winery