Welcome to Wine Judges Corner!

April 19, 2016 christopher Leave a comment

Wine Channel TV has a new digital online wine lifestyle community called Wine Judges Corner dedicated to wine competitions, award-winning wines and wine judges!

Not only does the site provide extensive competition information for both past and future events, but it also offers the inside scoop from competition organizers, exclusive interviews with renowned judges and extensive wine reviews by experts in the field.

Start your exploration by reading up on yours truly,
follow that up with details about the site!

Wine Judge Christopher Sawyer

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Tasting, Travels, Wine

Meet me in Telluride, CO! June 23-26

April 17, 2016 christopher Leave a comment

Time to start planning that summer trip! Join me at the 35th Annual Telluride Wine Festival, June 23-26. I will be organizing and hosting some of the seminars that you can attend! There will be many other events to enjoy as well.

Meanwhile check out the site for details,
updates coming soon!

Cheers! Christopher

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Appellation, Event, Tasting, Travels, Wine

Hospice du Rhône is almost here! April 14-16

April 13, 2016 christopher Leave a comment

Too late to buy tickets online, but sales at the door are worth the trip to Hospice du Rhône in Paso Robles, CA! Be sure to check the website for more information. And play “Where’s Chris?” you can find me roaming about.

Hospice du Rhône is located on the Central Coast of California, operates to improve the business conditions of the grape growers and wine producers of Rhône variety wines and grapes throughout the world.

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The Wine-pocalypse: Fact or Fiction?

April 11, 2016 christopher Leave a comment

By now the California Drought is common knowledge. Residents are working to conserve, but hoping for at least a nudge of relief from the current El Nino, results of which are eagerly being awaited. In this interesting Forbes article, my friend Greg Hittelman examines the grapes to see just how wineries are being affected and what the outcome will be on the 2015 vintage.

Dry State: Will California’s Drought Trigger a Wine-pocalypse?

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Join the Mt. Veeder Spring Tasting – Thursday April 21st

April 7, 2016 christopher Leave a comment

I will be moderating the fabulous Mt. Veeder Spring Tasting yet again this year in San Francisco on Thursday April 21! The event is from 5–7pm at The Presidio Golden Gate Club, on 135 Fisher Loop, SF.

Twenty Mt. Veeder wines will be featured with gourmet small bites from Presidio Foods Catering and assorted artisan cheeses, charcuterie, crackers and breads. Don’t miss out…it’s the only time of the year you can TASTE and PURCHASE Mt. Veeder wines ON SITE…most of which are not open to the public.

Purchase tickets HERE, visit MtVeederWines.com
or call 707-266-1296.

Cheers! Christopher

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Bubbles & Blooms at Gloria Ferrer on Sat, April 9th!

April 4, 2016 christopher Leave a comment

A Festival of Spring at this amazing House of Bubbly, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, on Saturday from 12-4pm!

Bubbles & Blooms brings professionals from Flower Magazine to teach creative floral arranging, displays, wreaths, and more! See colorful flower art installations perfect for special occasions.

Peruse the on-site garden market for plants and fresh arrangements to get you started enhancing your home. Test your luck winning raffle prizes ranging from floral arrangements to garden equipment!

See you there! Christopher

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Charity, Food, Tasting, Travels, Wine

Vintage Comet Wine Tasting Train: Only in April!

April 3, 2016 christopher Leave a comment

We just visited the amazing Western Railway Museum, located along the Highway 12 corridor, for a family train ride and exploration of some historic rail cars. Just wanted to share with you an opportunity to ride The Comet for wine tasting, appetizers and door prizes, on the next three Saturday’s in April 9, 16 & 23.

This fundraiser will benefit the museum, which is non-profit, and the Solano Midnight Sun Breast Cancer Foundation.

Secure your TICKETS, yesterday’s train apparently sold out!

If you cannot make this event, there are others to look for throughout the year. Or you can just swing over for a weekend family adventure instead!

A stop along our train trip at the Western Railway Museum.

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An Intimate Evening of Food & Wine – April 7th

April 1, 2016 christopher Leave a comment

A special invitation for you to join Michael Muscardini and myself, for an intimate evening of food & wine on Thursday, April 7th, 6 to 9pm.

I will lead guests through a tasting of Michael Muscardini’s library reserve wines, each carefully paired with culinary creations from Chef Adolfo Veronese from Aventine, Glen Ellen.

Get your tickets here!

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Sonoma International Film Festival: March 30-April 3

March 28, 2016 christopher Leave a comment

I’m diving into another great film, wine and epicurean adventure! SIFF 2016 gets started on Wednesday. This year there will be more than 90 hand-selected films including independent features, documentaries, world cinema, and short films. All within walking distance of Sonoma’s historic plaza.

Come view, taste and stroll with me in Sonoma! Christopher

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40 Years Later: Judgement of Paris

March 25, 2016 christopher Leave a comment

This recent Examiner article recounts the details of my special wine class at Flavor! Napa Valley last week. Here is your chance to catch up if you missed the event!

Bottle Shock rocked Judgement of Paris:
40 Years Later at Flavor Napa Valley