Monthly Archives: December 2020

Sommelier, Tasting, Video, Vlog, Wine

The Varietal Show Wraps Up The Year With A Triple Feature!

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2021 is finally upon us! What better way to celebrate with a BANG than these overlooked tidbits from The Varietal Show episodes of 2020. As always great conversations paired with spectacular wines, including Keller Estate, Albatross Ridge and Allen Wines. All three are posted here for you to relax and enjoy with a favorite glass of sparkling! HAPPY NEW YEAR ~ Christopher

Check them out here and remember to hit LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW my channel for more exciting weekly episodes on Tuesdays at 12:30pm (PST)!

Holidays, Sommelier, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Wine

Celebrate The New Year With This Breathless Sparkling Show!

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Taking a step back to April, when I joined this Inaugural Zoom “Virtual Tasting” of the Breathless Blanc de Blancs with Winemaker Penny and the Breathless Sisters: Penny shares recipes to pair, plus trivia. A perfect way to get your sparkling fix with me for the transition to 2021! CHEERS & HAPPY NEW YEAR from SAWYER SOMM!

Sommelier, Tasting, Video, Vlog, Wine

Haarmeyer Delivers a Chenin Blanc Experience On The Varietal Show!

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A funny thing happened west of Sacramento, The Varietal Show found itself in the Kingdom of Chenin Blanc with Craig Haarmeyer of Haarmeyer Wine Cellars: We got steeped in CA history, wine geography and saw some cool winery equipment. Then finish off your holiday off with a little Lodi Zinfandel!

Check it out here and remember to hit LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW my channel for more exciting weekly episodes on Tuesdays at 12:30pm!

Holidays, Sommelier, Tasting, Video, Virtual, Wine

Spread Holiday Cheer With This Special CellarPass TV Episode!

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On-site and socially distanced at Spottswoode with Lindy Novak & Beth Novak-Milliken!

If you missed our live air date, never fret, I have it for you here! The special holiday inspired episode with Spottswoode Winery is linked here for your viewing convenience. So grab yourself a bottle to enjoy with some favorite holiday snacks and tunes, then follow this link below to join me for our titillating conversation.

CellarPassTV: Happy Holidays with Spottswoode Estate and Chris Sawyer Sommelier!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Christopher

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Sommelier, Tasting, Video, Vlog, Wine

Constant Disruptions on The Varietal Show!

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Even in the days before distance learning there was still a thing known as Constant Disruptions, as the parents of winemaker Shane Finley can attest to. Ergo the name of his wine which we sample and discuss on this episode of The Varietal Show!

Follow that up with our previous conversation about Shane Wines, and remember to LIKE, SHARE and FOLLOW my channel for more exciting weekly episodes on Tuesdays at 12:30pm!

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Get that Comfort Food Fix from Gravenstein Grill!

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Though the patio may be closed, the ovens are still roaring with your favorite pizzas, burgers and dogs! Order yours for pick-up or delivery (limited area) online from Gravenstein Grill: Follow these links to Pleasant Hill Pie & Sonoma Burger or call (707) 634-6142.

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Located at 3050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA
Located at 3050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA
Competition, Sommelier, Virtual

Annual BOHO Best Of . . . VOTE Until Dec 15th!

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Getting a little late start on this with all the election fracas reverberating around the nation, but it is not too late to be heard: At least not for the North Bay Bohemian! Time to select your favorites in Sonoma County to honor those businesses keeping it real in the current pandemic.

VOTE HERE: Deadline is Tuesday, December 15th! And I would be honored if you choose me again for BEST SOMMELIER.

Cheers & Happy Holidays! Christopher

Sommelier, Tasting, Varietal, Virtual, Vlog, Wine

The Varietal Show Gets Cozy With Wine Legend Gary Eberle!

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Gary Eberle is a California icon of wine, and The Varietal Show was fortunate enough to not only sit down and taste his Eberle Winery 1983 & 1989 Cabernet Sauvignon, but also chat about the interconnections between Paso Robles, UC Davis and CA wine history!

Check it out here and remember to hit LIKE, SHARE, and FOLLOW my channel for more exciting weekly episodes on Tuesdays at 12:30pm!

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Tasting European Varietals at Locanda Estate With The Varietal Show!

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In a return to the lovely Locanda Estate Wines in Sonoma Valley I discuss an assortment of distinctive varietals with Winemaker Brian Graham. For more about their spectacular program watch these vintage episodes of The Varietal Show.

Locanda Estate Wines hosts The Varietal Show with SawyerSomm

The Varietal Show Winery Visit, with Special Guest Dr. Liz Thach!

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