Monthly Archives: August 2025

Event, People, Sommelier, Sonoma County Vintners, Tasting, Varietal, Video, Vlog, Wine, Winery

Sipping Super Blends at Dry Creek Vineyard!

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Last preview of the sensational wine blends featured at the Pour & Explore: Super Blends Wine Tasting, the event that Sonoma County Vintners and I will be co-hosting at Trentadue Winery in Geyserville on Thursday evening, August 21, from 5:30 -7:30 PM. Enjoy this discussion I had with star winemaker Tim Bell of Dry Creek Vineyard, sharing three brilliant Super Blends they will be pouring at this amazing event, which marks the largest collection of red, white and pink high-end cuvee wines and proprietary blends crafted with high-quality fruit grown in Sonoma County.

Visit SCV for tickets and more info ASAP!!!!

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Tasting Trentadue on THE VARIETAL SHOW

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Enjoy this cool conversation I had with Trentadue winemaker Miro Tcholakov, on THE VARIETAL SHOW we discuss the three Super Blends he’ll be pouring at Pour+Explore and the art of blending these high-quality grapes together to make these flavorful wines each year!

Just a preview of the high-class wines that will be featured at this exclusive public event that Sonoma County Vintners and I will be co-hosting at Trentadue Winery in Geyserville on Thursday, August 21 from 5:30 -7:30 PM. TICKETS still available!

I know the link looks funky but it is there below!

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Banshee Wines on THE VARIETAL SHOW!

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Talking about the top award winning Rose wine and Super Blends with winemaker Jake Lachowitzer of Banshee Winery on THE VARIETAL SHOW as a preview for the newest edition of the exciting Pour+Explore series I am doing with Sonoma County Vintners on Thursday, August 21 at Trentadue Winery in Geyserville.

Links here for Pour+ Explore Super Blends INFO & TICKETS: Hope you can join us!

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Festa Italia di Healdsburg-Sunday, August 17th

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Join Orsi Family Vineyards for Festa Italia di Healdsburg, a one-day celebration of Italian grape varieties grown right here in California. In the heart of Dry Creek Valley, this event shines a spotlight on the incredible Italian varietal wines being produced by artisan winemakers across the state—many of which remain under the radar, even among seasoned wine lovers.

This is your chance to explore over 25 California wineries specializing in Italian grapes like Sangiovese, Barbera, Vermentino, and more. The day includes:

– A VIP tasting panel with leading Italian wine experts, led by Sommelier Christopher Sawyer

– A grand tasting featuring dozens of unique wines from top producers

– Local Italian food vendors and culinary talent serving authentic bites

– Italian-themed shopping, wine education, and community celebration

Get your TICKETS!

Proceeds benefit the Italian Catholic Federation – Healdsburg Branch, supporting the preservation and promotion of Italian heritage in our local community.