Tag Archives: Pinot Noir

Rochioli Rocks on THE VARIETAL SHOW!

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!

Pinot With Papapietro Perry On THE VARIETAL SHOW!

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!

Sawyer Somm On Sip, Sip, Hooray!

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A Taste of Bricoleur On THE VARIETAL SHOW

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!

Fun Times With Cobb Wines On THE VARIETAL SHOW!

A brilliant afternoon opening bottles (by any means necessary), tasting, and THE VARIETAL SHOW with Ross Cobb of Cobb Wines near Occidental in Sonoma County, discussing the upcoming Pour+Explore Pinot Noir Tasting on Thursday,March 13th happening at Bricoleur Winery, that I am co-hosting with the Sonoma County Vintners. Get your TICKETS for this epic Pinot tasting!

Get Your Tickets! SCV Pour+Explore Pinot Noir ON Thursday March 13th

Pour + Explore: Pinot Noirs Tasting at Bricoleur Vineyards Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM Produced by Sonoma County Vintners in Collaboration with Sawyer Somm

Join us for this exclusive wine tasting event, featuring a special selection of Pinot Noirs from over 25 wineries across Sonoma County. Discover wonderful wines that epitomize the essence of each winemaker’s individual style and Sonoma County’s distinctive vineyards.

All attendees must be at least 21 years of age.
TICKETS are $65.00 per person, plus tax and service fee.
We hope to see you there – Cheers!

Featured vintners include Balletto Vineyards, Benovia Winery, Bricoleur Vineyards, Buena Vista Winery, Cartograph Wines, CIRQ & CHEV, Cobb Wines, Davis Bynum, DeLoach Vineyards, Domaine de la Rivière, Elaine Wines, En Garde Winery, Gloria Ferrer, Hartford Family Winery, Hirsch Vineyards, Inman Family Wines, Innumero Wines, Joseph Jewell Wines, Joseph Swan Winery, Kanzler Vineyards, Kistler Vineyards, Landmark Vineyards, Martinelli Winery, Merry Edwards Winery, Panther Ridge, Papapietro Perry Winery, Rochioli Vineyards & Winery, Schug Winery, Tamber Bey Vineyards, Three Sticks Wines, Williams-Selyem and more!

Beautiful Bricoleur Vineyards will host Pour+Explore Pinot Noir on Thursday March 13, 2025!

Holiday Wishes From Elk Cove Vineyards On THE VARIETAL SHOW

HO HO Hope Santa Somm filled your stockings with good wines! THE VARIETAL SHOW discusses the wine wonders of Oregon’s Willamette Valley with Adam Campbell of Elk Cove Vineyards, including the French connection, clones, estate vineyards & IPNC. Join us to taste the 2022 Estate Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley; 2021 Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley; and 2021 Pinot Noir, Five Mountains, Laurelwood District.

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Featuring James Hall On THE VARIETAL SHOW!

In the heart of harvest, James Hall shares the in-depth origin story of Patz & Hall Wines with THE VARIETAL SHOW! We get a little name dropping, Pinot and Chardonnay discussion, and to taste some mighty fine wines: 2021 Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley; 2019 Pinot Noir, Jenkins Ranch; 2021 Pinot Noir, Little Boot Vineyard.

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Passion For Pinot On Thurs June 29 @Gravenstein Grill!

It’s here – the Passion for Pinot segment of the Summer Wine Series! Join Gravenstein Grill for 25 of the top Pinot Noir producers who work with world-class fruit grown in the celebrated cool-climate regions of Russian River Valley, Green Valley, Petaluma Gap, Sonoma Coast and beyond.

Featured wineries include: Benovia Winery, Cobb Wines, Marimar Estate, Joseph Swan, Radio Coteau, Sherrer Winery, Papapietro Perry, Hartford Family Winery, La Follette Wines, Davis Bynum, & More!

Appetizers will be provided by Chefs Bob Simontacchi & Makana Colunga & live Jazz Guitar by Jay Messer on the scene!

This event sells out and is not to be missed, so buy a ticket today! Tickets are $55 preorder, $65 at the door, and include tastings with all participating wineries.

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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