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Pinot & Chardonnay Paradise @Grav Grill on Weds October 25th!

October 6, 2023 christopher Leave a comment

Come and enjoy harvest season by tasting a mix of West Sonoma County’s premier varietals – Pinot Noir & Chardonnay – on the Gravenstein Grill patio & dining room! We will be pouring wines from 20+ local wineries including Three Sticks, Emeritus, Hartford Court, Porter Creek, Martinelli, Bob Cabral Wines, Lombardi, Bacigalupi, Dutton-Goldfield & More!

Celebrate the season with appetizers by Chefs Bob Simontacchi & Makana Colunga, as well as live music by Jay Messer. TICKETS are $45 if pre-ordered, or $55 at the door. ( 8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472)

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Legends: Next Gen @Watch It on SawyerSomm.com!

December 22, 2022 christopher Leave a comment

Here is the video for those that were unable to attend the Sonoma County Wine Library: Sonoma County Wine Legends event in November, Legends: Next Gen that was moderated by Sawyer Somm and features five next-generation professionals of the local wine community. Sit down with a local glass of vino and enjoy the discussion!

Jamie Benziger, Winemaker, Imagery Wine Estates
Drew Damskey, Winemaker/Consultant, Palmeri Wines
Mari Jones, President, Emeritus Vineyards
Shelly Rafanelli, Winemaker and Owner, A. Rafanelli Wines
Alan Ramey, President, Ramey Wine Cellars

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Legends: Next Gen @Sonoma County Wine Library – Nov 10th!

October 25, 2022 christopher Leave a comment

Meet The Future of Sonoma County Wine – Legends: Next Gen

After a three-year pause, the Sonoma County Wine Library is bringing back its Sonoma County Wine Legends event on Thursday, November 10^th, 6:30 pm at the Steele Lane Community Center (415 Steele Ln) in Santa Rosa. (Photo credit Christopher Cheung/PD)

Moderated by Sommelier Christopher Sawyer, Legends: Next Gen will feature a panel discussion of these legends in the making, five next-generation professionals of the local wine community:

Jamie Benziger, Winemaker, Imagery Wine Estates
Drew Damskey, Winemaker/Consultant, Palmeri Wines
Mari Jones, President, Emeritus Vineyards
Shelly Rafanelli, Winemaker and Owner, A. Rafanelli Wines
Alan Ramey, President, Ramey Wine Cellars

This fundraiser for the Sonoma County Wine Library includes wine pouring with charcuterie platter, and silent auction featuring special wines, gifts, and wine-country experiences. Early bird TICKETS are $45 for members and $60 for non-members, and $55 and $70 respectively after October 31^st.

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The Stellar 2020 Wine Wednesday Guest List Continues at Gravenstein Grill!

February 19, 2020 christopher Leave a comment

Donald Patz will be pouring his wines on Wednesday February 26th!

As springtime quickly arrives we have a great way to enjoy the approaching change in seasons. Come to Gravenstein Grill, at 8050 Bodega Ave in Sebastopol, to try a different winery every week, in the Bartlett Bar from 5:30-7pm! Wine Wednesday is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a complementary tasting with a local wine producer.

Start your explorations on the last week of February with a triple winery feature from our next guest!