Get a little zapped at Zinfandel: Stories From Napa Valley with my Napa Valley Appellations Seminar and walk-around reception. Plan for CIA at Copia on Saturday, September 22nd, but if you cannot attend enjoy my zinfandel FOG DOG video instead!
This is an amazing opportunity, not only to view The Duel of Wine, an Internationally recognized film, but also to join me with the star, Charlie Arturaola, world-famous sommelier for the tasting and screening. Check out the film preview below!
Both events take place on Saturday September 23rd, at Quarryhill Botanical Garden in Glen Ellen, a gorgeous setting to enjoy fine wines.
The Tasting Seminar begins at 2pm with Charlie, myself and Michael Traverso, a representative of the Italian Estates of Wilson Daniels. Film screening of The Duel of Wine begins at 7:45, Italian wines will be available for purchase as well as the evening menu, Chicken Cacciatore and Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables. (Please no outside wine or food.)
Seminar tickets are $75 per seat; Film admission is $20; both can be purchased through Wine Country Film Festival or contact wcfilmfest@aol.com.
A little video to whet your appetite for the upcoming Telluride Wine Festival on June 22-25! I will be bringing on the wine! ~Christopher
This week I attended the debut of Sammy Hagar’s new lounge The Passage Bar, next to his El Paseo restaurant in downtown Mill Valley.
Cocktails were on the menu where I was able to try the Santorita, Sammy’s new favorite made with his own Santo Mezquila. Here is a short video of us and the preparation.
The first drink Sammy ever made was the Waborita, which featured his Cabo Wabo Tequila and originally developed at the old Avalon Bar in Mill Valley.
Here is The Passage Bar cocktail menu for your perusing pleasure!
Join me for a discussion of MANY delicious wines to share with your friends and family over the extended holiday season! As always there are a variety of sparkling, whites and reds to be enjoyed.
Cheers! Christopher
Just taking the opportunity to share this article I wrote in 2012 for The Tasting Panel magazine.
Redefining Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Jordan Winery Turns 40
The topic is still relevant, and to accompany this piece you can watch this brief video from the Jordan Winery Blog celebrating forty years of winemaking in 2016. Cheers and congratulations to all!
In the latest episode of The Sawyer Somm Show, join me as I discuss some recent events, wines for fall and some intriguing wine news; Making wine with biodynamically farmed grapes (and marijuana)
Constellation Brands Eyes $1 Billion Sale of Canadian Wine Business.
Featured wines include Frivolo Moscato Blanco CA – Noceto 2014, Borne 2014 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley, mile marker 33.89, 50 Year Anniversary Robert Mondavi, Maestro 2013 and many more!
It is with sadness that the wine industry says goodbye to a good man: My friend Greg Walter passed away September 2 from cancer. He had such an impact on this challenging industry as owner of The Pinot Report, former editor of the Wine Spectator and writer for the Sonoma Sun.
If you wish to join friends at his memorial please RSVP at this site.
You can catch a glimpse of him in this video about Gloria Ferrer.
Cheers to Greg, he will be dearly missed by many people!
For those that missed the live stream of The Sawyer Somm Show podcast on August 31, here it is with a few delectable tidbits to lure you in. Since it was three weeks ago, the events have passed. However our wine discussion and music pairings will always be relevant to your palate!
Join the Nerd Stalker and I as we discuss a fall preview of
wines for Sonoma Wine Country Weekend (Sept 2-4);
explore the joys of Bulgarian Wines;
and visit some 2013 vintage gems from Rutherford Dust!
Subscribe on YouTube for the next LIVE podcast in September!
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Sawyer Somm Podcast! Tech expert Adolfo Foranda and I set this one up a little differently with three short sequential episodes for your viewing pleasure.
Watch and enjoy!
Pt 1: Aromatic White Wines for Summer
Pt 2: Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley in Oregon
Pt 3: Zinfandel & Beyond: Special Vineyard Designate from
Klinker Brick and More
