Spectacular finish to the North Coast Wine Challenge with some of the finest wine judges in America. Our team sent the top red & white wine winners to the final round and the 2012, 2013 & 2014 vintages were brilliant.
The big winners have been published in the Press Democrat in this article by Diane Peterson:
Wine Channel TV has a new digital online wine lifestyle community called Wine Judges Corner dedicated to wine competitions, award-winning wines and wine judges!
Not only does the site provide extensive competition information for both past and future events, but it also offers the inside scoop from competition organizers, exclusive interviews with renowned judges and extensive wine reviews by experts in the field.
Start your exploration by reading up on yours truly, follow that up with details about the site!
Time to start planning that summer trip! Join me at the 35th Annual Telluride Wine Festival, June 23-26. I will be organizing and hosting some of the seminars that you can attend! There will be many other events to enjoy as well.
Meanwhile check out the site for details,
updates coming soon!
Too late to buy tickets online, but sales at the door are worth the trip to Hospice du Rhône in Paso Robles, CA! Be sure to check the website for more information. And play “Where’s Chris?” you can find me roaming about.
Hospice du Rhône is located on the Central Coast of California, operates to improve the business conditions of the grape growers and wine producers of Rhône variety wines and grapes throughout the world.
By now the California Drought is common knowledge. Residents are working to conserve, but hoping for at least a nudge of relief from the current El Nino, results of which are eagerly being awaited. In this interesting Forbes article, my friend Greg Hittelman examines the grapes to see just how wineries are being affected and what the outcome will be on the 2015 vintage.
I will be moderating the fabulous Mt. Veeder Spring Tasting yet again this year in San Francisco on Thursday April 21! The event is from 5–7pm at The Presidio Golden Gate Club, on 135 Fisher Loop, SF.
Twenty Mt. Veeder wines will be featured with gourmet small bites from Presidio Foods Catering and assorted artisan cheeses, charcuterie, crackers and breads. Don’t miss out…it’s the only time of the year you can TASTE and PURCHASE Mt. Veeder wines ON SITE…most of which are not open to the public.
Bubbles & Blooms brings professionals from Flower Magazine to teach creative floral arranging, displays, wreaths, and more! See colorful flower art installations perfect for special occasions.
Peruse the on-site garden market for plants and fresh arrangements to get you started enhancing your home. Test your luck winning raffle prizes ranging from floral arrangements to garden equipment!
We just visited the amazing Western Railway Museum, located along the Highway 12 corridor, for a family train ride and exploration of some historic rail cars. Just wanted to share with you an opportunity to ride The Comet for wine tasting, appetizers and door prizes, on the next three Saturday’s in April 9, 16 & 23.
A special invitation for you to join Michael Muscardini and myself, for an intimate evening of food & wine on Thursday, April 7th, 6 to 9pm.
I will lead guests through a tasting of Michael Muscardini’s library reserve wines, each carefully paired with culinary creations from Chef Adolfo Veronese from Aventine, Glen Ellen.
I’m diving into another great film, wine and epicurean adventure! SIFF 2016 gets started on Wednesday. This year there will be more than 90 hand-selected films including independent features, documentaries, world cinema, and short films. All within walking distance of Sonoma’s historic plaza.
Come view, taste and stroll with me in Sonoma! Christopher