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Monthly Archives: May 2023
Rex Pickett Goes Sideways On THE VARIETAL SHOW
At the Anderson Valley Pinot Festival, THE VARIETAL SHOW was lucky to run into Rex Pickett, world renowned author of Sideways. If you recall the film based on his novel, it makes sense to find him celebrating Pinot Noir. Together we discuss the AVA, the film, his books and his latest novel based in New Zealand. Of course, all the while, tasting spectacular PN from Anderson Valley, including Waits-Mast Family Cellars, Lula Cellars & Goldeneye Winery! #GoMendo #GoSideways
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BOHO Best Sommelier For 2023!
Forgive my negligence for not sharing this sooner: Congrats to all the winners & a hearty THANK YOU to The Bohemian, and all that voted for Christopher Sawyer as Best Sommelier in Sonoma County again this year!
You can see the winners at Best Beer, Wine and Spirits link and go to the Best of the North Bay for more results!
Getting Todo Un Poco On THE VARIETAL SHOW!
Be forewarned, this episode will make you hungry! Todo Un Poco is the creation of Chef & Sommelier Maria Mertz; THE VARIETAL SHOW visits this amazingly unique restaurant located in Elk Grove, not far from Sacramento. To translate from Spanish, it means “a little bit of everything” which perfectly describes the menu of these Mexican & Italian dishes with influences from around the world.
Celebrating their 25 year anniversary we sample prawn salad, meatballs with tomatilla salsa and an Indian chorizo mixup, as well as some equally interesting wines of their list; Clarksburg Wine Co, White Delta Blanc & Zuccardi, Concreto Malbec.
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Rose & Aromatic White/Pink Wine Festival on Thurs May 25th!
Join Gravenstein Grill for an early evening celebrating all the incredible aromatic white & rose wines produced in Sonoma County! We’ll have wines being poured by over 20 guest wineries, including Balletto Vineyards, Anaba, Crux, Cochon, Banshee, Davis Family, Muscardini Cellars, Radio-Coteau, Red Car Wine, Sea Wolf, Marimar, Porter Creek, Raft, Inman Family, Quivira, Chenoweth Wines, Kobler Estate, Benziger Winery, Imagery Winery, Rodney Strong & More!
This event is Thursday May 25th, 5-7pm, outdoors on the garden patio. TICKETS are $35 if ordered online, $45 at the door, and includes tastings with all the wineries!
To accompany these world class wines there will be passed appetizers by Chefs Bob Simontacchi & Makana Colunga. This is the first of the Summer wine series at Gravenstein Grill – and it is not to be missed!
Diggin’ Jessies Grove Winery On THE VARIETAL SHOW
Proprietor Greg Burns, and winemaker Tana Cole, of Jessies Grove Winery in Lodi host THE VARIETAL SHOW! Find out about this historic property from 1868, before wine grapes were finally planted in 1900. Together we taste unique grape varietals including . . .
- 2022 Rose of Cinsault, Bechhold Vineyard
- 2021 Cinsault, Bechhold Vineyard
- 2019 Carignane, Ancient Vine, Estate
- 2020 Fancy Quest Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi Appelation
- 2020 Alicante Bouschet, Estate
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THE VARIETAL SHOW Celebrates 3 Years With Peju Winery!
In 2020 THE VARIETAL SHOW began, and is now celebrating its Third Anniversary! We celebrate by exploring the wonders of Napa Valley, with Peju winemaker Sarah Fowler, talking about being Nor Cal natives, Rutherford Dust and the AVA 40 Year Anniversary! Tasting REDS together: 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford, 2018 Cabernet Franc & 2019 Fifty/Fifty!
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