Talking about the glories of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Sonoma Valley and the exciting SCV Pour+Explore tasting event happening next Friday, July 24th at Ram’s Gate Winery — all of this with my great pal Marta Rich of Talisman Wine which is based on the beautiful town of Glen Ellen in Sonoma Valley. It is almost sold out so GET YOUR TICKETS!
What is a variety show? Join Scott Rich of Talisman Wine, and Chris Sawyer of THE VARIETAL SHOW for a little introduction and pontification about the splendors of Pinot Noir; tasting, plantings, sites, textures & clones! Find out why Talisman likes small clonal selections, and being patient with the vines when you taste this perfect panel of Pinot:
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Sonoma International Film Festival and our jury of tasting experts, led by noted sommelier Christopher Sawyer, toast the winners and thank all that participated. Watch the Wine Awards announcement on the SIFF Vimeo Channel and check out the details below!
Happy New Year to all you wine connoisseurs out there! Here is an invitation to a try tasting something novel every Wednesday of 2020 as a most splendid resolution.
To get started trek on over to Gravenstein Grill in Sebastopol (8050 Bodega Ave) for a Wine Wednesday tasting! It is weekly in the Bartlett Bar from 5:30-7pm, an excellent opportunity to enjoy a free wine tasting with a local wine producer.
Top to Bottom: Pedroncelli on Jan 22; Shane Wines on Feb 12; Maritana Vineyard on Feb 26; Talisman (top two) on Feb 5; Miro Cellars on Feb 19 & Bacigalupi Vineyards on Jan 29!
For those that have not yet explored this event, trek on over to Gravenstein Grill in Sebastopol to join a Wine Wednesday tasting! It is weekly in the Bartlett Bar from 5:30-7pm, an excellent opportunity to enjoy a free wine tasting with a local wine producer!
Here is the Autumn guest list, also note the special WW event happening on October 30th, details below!
October 9: Keller Estate
October 16: Hook & Ladder Winery
October 23: Halleck Vineyards
October 30:
Sommelier Chris Sawyer celebrates his 50th with the GG crew and four special vintners! Breaking Bread Wines, Kokomo Winery, Radio-Coteau, Talisman Wine
Wear a costume, taste some wine and come give cheers to Sawyer Somm!!!
November 6: Preston Farm & Winery
November 13: Bacigalupi Vineyards
November 20: People’s Wine Revolution
8050 Bodega Ave
Sebastopol, California
