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.
Dry State: Will California’s Drought Trigger a Wine-pocalypse?
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.
Purchase tickets HERE, visit MtVeederWines.com
or call 707-266-1296.
Cheers! Christopher
A Festival of Spring at this amazing House of Bubbly, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, on Saturday from 12-4pm!
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!
See you there! Christopher
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.
This fundraiser will benefit the museum, which is non-profit, and the Solano Midnight Sun Breast Cancer Foundation.
Secure your TICKETS, yesterday’s train apparently sold out!
If you cannot make this event, there are others to look for throughout the year. Or you can just swing over for a weekend family adventure instead!
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
This recent Examiner article recounts the details of my special wine class at Flavor! Napa Valley last week. Here is your chance to catch up if you missed the event!
Bottle Shock rocked Judgement of Paris:
40 Years Later at Flavor Napa Valley
Follow my social media this weekend for updates from Sebastiani’s 
Pizza My Way Contest™. Participants entered their homemade pizza recipe and will be competing for the $10,000 Grand Prize!
The event is sold out, but I will be sharing posts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter of the best pizza and wine pairings done by me and my fellow judges Tony Gemignani of Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in SF, Tony’s of North Beach at the Graton Casino, and author of The Pizza Bible by Ten Speed Press; Sondra Bernstein, proprietor of girl & the fig restaurant in Sonoma; and Chef Carlo Cavali of Burgers & Vine in Sonoma.
Also look for my posts of recipes to try at home!
Christopher
Yep, you guessed it. I have won this prestigious honor again for 2016, third year running! HUGE thank you to all of you that took time to vote for me, it is ever so much appreciated.
Sorry I had to miss the celebration as well, hosted by my good friend Daedalus Howell at the Flamingo in Santa Rosa on Friday night. I was kinda busy working Flavor! Napa Valley as Wine Director (hey, Best Somms gotta work!), which was an incredibly fulfilling experience.
Peruse and congratulate the other Bohemian Winners of 2016 – and don’t forget to vote again in the fall!
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!