I am participating in another amazing Chappellet Webinar on
Thursday Tastings with Cyril, coming up on September 17th at 4:30pm PST.
REGISTER HERE to join our enlightening discussion about how to create a wine cellar, the importance of variety, cellaring and aging wine, and cellar management tips. They’ll also share how they built their own personal collection throughout the years. Cheers! Christopher
More from my visit to Bouchaine Vinyards in Napa Valley with winemaker Chris Kejani and guest super Somm Traci Dutton: The Varietal Show discusses a delicious selection of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir!
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Did you miss the epic Chappellet Webinar with me and Dominic last week? Well you are in luck because it is now posted here on The Sommelier Files. Scroll below to watch, and be sure to click Subscribe on the Chappellet Winery channel so you won’t miss any future installments. Speaking of which, mark your calendar for my next guest appearance on September 17th with tips about making a wine cellar!
While you are at You Tube, hop on over to my channel to Subscribe for my weekly Tuesday episode of The Varietal Show. Double Win + Wine! Cheers, Christopher
Local winery Three Sticks in partnership with Arrington Vineyards of Tennessee to bring you this Virtual Benefit Concert Experience: For Musicians by Musicians on Sept 9th, 5:30 PST. Hosted by Bill Price, Laurence Hobgood, and Kix Brooks of Brooks and Dunn, this free concert will be an evening of dancing, philanthropy, and of course wine that is not to be missed! REGISTER HERE!
EXTRA BONUS: The Arrington Vineyard KB 11*17 bottles, especially autographed for this event, are on sale now as well as Three Stick’s concert pack. Proceeds benefit Sweet Relief’s COVID-19 Fund to help musicians in need.
Extra-Extra Bonus? Watch CellarPass TV with Arrington Vineyards which aired in April, featuring Sawyer Somm. Stay tuned for more episodes coming this fall, ENJOY!
When David Wilson of Grape Encounters Radio was up north, he and his sidekick Henry stepped into my cellar for a socially-distanced visit! We reminisced, talked about Silver Oak wine, and a favorite four-legged topic. Read David’s latest post, Winemaking is Going to the Dogs!, and peek in on our fun conversation on The Varietal Show with Sawyer Somm!
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Join me for a trek up to the classic Geyserville landmark restaurant for a socially-distanced chat with my friend Domenica Catelli! The Varietal Show sits in their outdoor patio to discuss delicious cuisine and the variety of tasty new Italian-style dishes in this quaint berg.
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Join ME and Dominic Chappellet for a Wine & Food Pairing educational event Wine & Food Pairing with Sommelier Christopher Sawyer.
Thursday, August 27 at 5pm PST
We will guide you through the fundamentals of wine and food pairings and the key characteristics of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, and principles behind pairing them. Plus, why certain combinations work and some don’t, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to develop successful food and wine pairings on your own. Get Registered HERE!
Cheers! Christopher
Craving something Tres Français? Check out this episode of The Varietal Show with Chef Stephen Bouillez of Le Comptoir in San Rafael, to satiate your desires, then plan a pick-up to try their delicious samplings of food & wine!
And, if you can, help the cause to keep them going during the pandemic at the Le Comptoir Go Fund Me site.Merci beaucoup!
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Sawyer Somm returns to conversation with John Bambury of the Bambury Wine Collection, this time to discuss some fabulous Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon selections. Taste along with us!
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It is obligatory to taste wine when in scenic Monterey, CA! This week Sawyer Somm found his way to Albatross Ridge with Wine Grower Garrett Bowlus. Join as we taste and talk!
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