A special trek over to Sebastopol finds THE VARIETAL SHOW at Merry Edwards Winery & Vineyards, sitting down with Winemaker Heidi von de Mehden. At the home of the “Queen of Pinot” we have a special PINOT NOIR tasting preview of the upcoming annual Pour+Explore event on April 23, brought to you by Sonoma County Vintners.
Talking about the greatness of Russian River Pinot Noir and Chardonnays with one of the great personalities of the California wine industry and proprietor of CIRQ and CHEV and original co-founder of Kosta Browne Winery, Michael Browne!
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To taste Pinot gems from these brands, join us at the Pour+Explore Pinot Noir Tasting happening at Bricoleur Winery in Windsor ,and featuring high-end selections crafted by 30+ other amazing Sonoma County Vintners on Thursday, April 23.
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Talking with Rickey Trombetta, Proprietor of Trombetta Family Wines, about the beauties of Pinot Noir and the great upcoming SCVPour+Explore Tasting event focused on this amazing red grape variety, happening Thursday, April 23rd at Bricoleur Vineyards in Russian River Valley!
Thirty amazing SoCo wineries, get your TICKETS now! Cheers, Chris
Don’t miss an unforgettable Pour+Explore evening of sipping, swirling, and discovery while exploring outstanding Sonoma County Pinot Noir.
Join me and Sonoma County Vintners on Thursday, April 23, 5:30-7:30pm at the beautiful Bricoleur Vineyards in Windsor, for a walk-around tasting featuring wines from 30+ Sonoma County vintners, featuring a curated selection of wines from each vintner. You’ll enjoy a grazing station prepared by the Bricoleur Vineyard’s culinary team and Executive Chef Todd Knoll.
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Set sail on a one-of-a-kind experience to the Caribbean and experience multiple tasting events with expert Sommelier Christopher Sawyer: Caribbean and Bahamas: Kirkland Signature Pinot In Paradise Wine Cruise
Starting December 5th, 2026, this 7-night Celebrity Apex cruise departs from Port Canaveral in Orlando, Florida; with stops in Puerto Plata, Saint Thomas & Basseterre.
Enjoying the finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes with the twins from Bacigalupi Vineyards and talking about the exciting Pour+Explore tasting that we’ll be doing with the Sonoma County Vintners at Bacchus Landing on November 13th, and a preview of the equally cool events we’ll be doing together on 2026 to celebrate the contributions that this family and others made to help Chateau Montelena win the famous Paris Tasting in 1976!
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Speaking of PINOT, enjoy this fun interview with Tom and his daughter Rachael Rochioli, of Rochioli Vineyards, one of the great Sonoma County Vintners that will serving their amazing Pinot Noir selections at Pour & Explore on Thursday March 13 at Bricoleur Vineyards in Windsor!!! Get your LAST MINUTE TICKETS while you still can!
Enjoy THE VARIETAL SHOW with my great pals Ben Papapietro & star winemaker David Lowe of Papapietro Perry about the glories of working with the Pinot Noir grape grown in Sonoma County and the special wines they’ll be serving at the exciting upcoming Sonoma County Vintners Pour+Explore Pinot Noir Tasting, an exclusive event with 35+ revered Pinot producers pouring from 5:30-7:30 PM this Thursday, March 13th at Bricoleur Vineyards in Windsor. TICKETS are limited so get yours soon!
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THE VARIETAL SHOW visits Bricoleur Vineyards to taste and talk about the joys of Pinot Noir, and the epic SCV Pour & Explore event happening there next Thursday, March 13th, with superstar winemakers Bob Cabral and Tom Pierson. Get TICKETS while you still can!
