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Sonoma Valley Wine Virtual Tastings and Experiences

VIRTUAL SONOMA VALLEY Join our wine community and enjoy a taste of Sonoma Valley wine through Virtual Wine Tastings in your own home. Take a look at the offerings on a daily and weekly basis, and we will see you there! To pre-order wines highlighted during tastings or experiences, visit our Wine Promotions and Special Offers page or view our Sonoma Valley Video Library here for videos you can watch at anytime.

Aver Family Vineyards, September Saturday Night Supper Club

The Saturday Night Supper Club:
Event price for two includes:
A live Zoom cook-along led by Truffle Shuffle
Recipe and all ingredients delivered to you by Truffle Shuffle and Bottle of Aver Family Vineyards wine shipped to you by Aver Family Vineyards

On the menu:
Truffle Wagyu Cheeseburger perfectly paired with a bottle of Aver Family Album 2017 Petite Sirah
(Gluten-free option available if needed*)

Date: September 19, 2020 4:00 p.m Pacific Time
Cost: $100/kit – each kit is designed to serve two people with all shipping fees included

Register by: September 10, 2020 at Aver Family Vineyards

 

Virtual Tasting: Once and Future Wines

Joel Peterson of Once & Future will be joining John Sporing, founder of A Life Well Drunk, for a virtual tasting on September 3 at 6 PM EST. • 2018 Bedrock Zinfandel • 2018 Oakley Road Mataro • 2018 Palisades Vineyard Petite Sirah This special three pack is only available by contacting Erika at erika@nullonceandfuturewine.com REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_apz7XMYdRxmsONMWa2eHBg To learn more visit: https://alifewelldrunk.com/tastings/once-future-wines/

Our Virtual Tastings Show goes on

We have decided to introduce an exciting set of shows for the fall: Virtual Harvest Crew Series! Let’s share this exciting process all the way from picking decisions, harvesting, crushing, fermentation, racking, pressing and all the way up to barrel aging with all of you! A fun way for you to be a member of the harvest team! We will be be including video clips and pictures from the week to show you what is going on in the vineyard and winery. You will have a great time learning, be able to ask questions and understand what it takes to get the grapes into your glass. We will take you behind the scenes and talk about art verses science, wine chemistry, weather, hard work, etc……and share stories from our two decades long journey in this magical world. And off course we will open a bottle of wine with you:

Raymond Vineyards Winemaker for a Day Pop-Up

Live the dream of being a Winemaker for a Day in Napa Valley! We’ve created a pop-up experience outdoors under the canopy of our Generations Cellar. Here you will learn the winemaker’s art while blending your own Napa Valley Bordeaux-style red blend. After crafting your wine, we’ll make a bottle of your blend – you cork it, foil it, dress it with your custom label and take it with you that day. You will also have the opportunity to order cases of your wine to share with friends and family.

Longoria Wines offering special discounts during CA Wine Month

Visit our website, click on Shop Our Wines and look under the Specially Priced Wines category to see which wine is currently on sale. You may also phone our tasting room or email our friendly and knowledgeable staff at: info@nulllongoriawine.com or 805-736-9700. Currently, our tasting room is open for visitors on Saturdays only, by appointment, but our staff is available for phone calls and pick-up daily from 11-4:30pm.

Cool Runnings with DG Chardonnays

Cool Runnings with DG Chardonnays We think our cool climate Chardonnays are some of the best produced (yes, we are a bit biased). Join us as we taste our three single vineyard Chardonnays: the fifty-one year old Rued Vineyard, our classic Walker Hill, and from Marin County, Devil’s Gulch. We’ll bring the wine you bring the oysters. Reserve your space | Buy package.

Saturday to Remember – Pizza, Wine & Harvest

Experience wine country like a local, surrounded by vineyards, barrels, and harvest – all while enjoying four selections of our award winning wines paired with a pizza fresh from the wood fired oven. Upon arrival make your pizza selection – choose from traditional Salumi, Margherita or Estate Garden. Advance reservations required.

JCB LIVE Wine Styles: California Dreamin’

Join us on JCB Live: Wine Styles as we kick off California Wine Month with some decidedly west coast bites and an array of California wines. Join Chef Rafael Molina and Jean-Charles Boisset as they whip up some wonderful appetizers paired with Raymond Napa Valley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Chateau Buena Vista Carneros Chardonnay, DeLoach Vineyards Heritage Pinot Noir, R|Collection by Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon and Lyeth California Red Wine.

JCB LIVE Wine Styles: Dip In.

California cuisine is not complete without the sandwich that was born in the state in the early 1900s- the French Dip. Paired with the famous California garlic fries and R|Collection wines with five generations of family winemaking behind them, this is history at its finest. Join Chef Rafael Molina and Jean-Charles Boisset as they share the history and show you how to make the best sandwich and fries paired with R|Collection by Raymond Chardonnay, Merlot and Field Blend

JCB LIVE Wine Styles: So Fresh.

A crowd pleaser for all, there is nothing better than picking fresh ingredients from your garden and creating the most delicious and mouthwatering pizza! Top it off with a fresh egg and the #delocious wine of DeLoach and you are set. Join Chef Rafael Molina and Jean-Charles Boisset as they create their favorite pizzas paired with DeLoach Heritage Reserve Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.

JCB LIVE Wine Styles: The Gateway to Napa Valley.

Oakville Grocery has long been the location for locals and tourists alike to stock up on everyday supplies and today, we continue that tradition. Join Jean-Charles Boisset, Barry Dinsmore and Jorge Perez as they make some delicious flatbreads at Oakville Grocery topped with local products and paired with Durant & Booth Cabernet Sauvignon and 1881 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.

Temecula Valley Wine Month

Celebrate California Wine Month this September Temecula Valley style by staying in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country sipping wine, watching a beautiful sunset, dining al fresco, and absorbing the breathtaking scenery. Temecula Valley Wine Month is a great reason to wander local and relax among expansive landscapes with breathtaking views, award-winning wines, and in the comfort of clean, safe accommodations. Check our website for virtual events throughout the month.

Taste & Toast! A Clif Family Harvest Celebration

Taste and Toast! A Clif Family Harvest Celebration Clif Family brings together wine, food and farming through our downtown St. Helena Tasting Room and Food Truck in the heart of Napa Valley. Join us on Saturday, September 26th and Sunday September 27th as we celebrate the harvest season. Reserve your seat on our patio for a Seasonal tasting flight featuring our newest release, the 2017 Kit’s Killer Cabernet Sauvignon, from our certified organic Estate Vineyards on Howell Mountain. Order lunch during your visit from The Clif Family Bruschetteria Food Truck. Fueled by seasonal ingredients from our certified organic farm, Executive Chef John McConnell will curate a special farm to table menu embracing the harvest bounty. Don’t miss out on special fall bruschette, rotisserie chicken, farm fresh salads and seasonal sides Clif Family, 709 Main Street, St. Helena, CA, www.cliffamily.com For reservations contact wineryexperience@nullcliffamily.com or 707-986-0625

Tolosa Tonight Virtual Winemaker Dinner

Premiering September 25!  Tolosa winery has partnered with the acclaimed Ember Restaurant and Karson Butler Events to create an intimate gathering that evokes the San Luis Obispo Coast wine country in your home, virtually, on demand! The kit contains video links to Winemaker Frederic Delivert sharing three of his most coveted wines, Chef Brian Collins showcasing  a cooking demonstration of the featured recipes (shopping list included), while Amber Karson demonstrates how to create beautiful tablescapes, all with the perfect recommended sound track.  Order early – wine included!

Autumn Wines and the Cheeses That Love Them!

Autumn Wines and the Cheeses That Love Them Please join Rutherford Hill Winery and Planet Cheese publisher Janet Fletcher for a virtual guided cheese and wine tasting. When: Saturday, September 26, 2020 (time to be announced) Why you want to join the fun… • Discover new cheeses • Learn tasting techniques • Become a smarter cheese shopper • Choose from two sets of 3 wines each paired with a cheese that complements perfectly • Get wine tips from Winemaker Marisa Taylor and our wine educators Please email events@nullrutherfordhill.com for additional information.

Single Block Estate Tasting

Please come and enjoy a relaxing outdoor tasting of our small production, single block wines from our historic Estate vineyards. The Foppiano family has been making wine continuously since 1896 and we know you will love our refreshing, vibrant white wines and delicious, rich reds.

Taste at Home with Gary Farrell Winery

The 2016 vintage was an exceptional year for California wines. Early vine development coupled with a slow and steady ripening gave the grapes plenty of time to develop amazing complexity of flavors and beautiful natural acidity. These Single Vineyard Selections showcase diversity in vineyard sources that span from the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County down to the Santa Maria Valley on the Central Coast. Join us for a taste exploration through iconic vineyards and award-winning Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel supported by digital access to vineyard spotlight videos + a special sneak peek into our cellar during harvest.

Virtual Tasting: The Wines of Lodi, CA

Let the Harney Lane team guide you through their legacy of farming with a virtual tasting of 100% estate wines. Our award-winning collection is sustainably grown on our 5th generation Home Ranch in Lodi, CA. We look forward to sharing the rich, nuanced flavors of Lodi in these meticulously crafted estate wines. A true taste of Lodi terroir! Follow Harney Lane on Facebook and Instagram for live harvest updates throughout the month of September. Additionally, our Wine:30 Favorites Pack provide a sampler of our favorite offerings and will be available online with an exclusive 20% discount (CAWINEMONTH), with shipping included.

Alpha Omega’s Live Virtual Tasting, Chef Demonstration and Luau

Join Alpha Omega Vintners Robin and Michelle Baggett to celebrate California Wine Month with a live virtual tasting of four Alpha Omega wines, chef demonstration and luau. Alpha Omega’s Winemaker Henrik Poulsen and Master Sommelier Bob Bath lead this interactive and educational experience from the fountain-side lawn at Alpha Omega. A culinary component with Hawaiian dishes paired to match the wines and a hula lesson from Polynesian dancers promise to help make this a virtual tasting like no other. RSVP by September 18, 2020 in order for the wines to be delivered to you in time.

A Taste of Malibu with Rosenthal Wines

A taste of Malibu is the perfect opportunity to learn more about this pristine coastal appellation! Lead by Rosenthal – The Malibu Estate, enjoy our classic Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay while learning about our history, vineyards and gorgeous oasis along the California coast. With two packages available, 2-bottle pack with one Cabernet Sauvignon and one Chardonnay – Or our discounted 4-bottle pack with two Cabernet Sauvignon and two Chardonnays for the same shipping cost. We can’t wait to show you what makes Malibu so special and participate in California Wine Month!

Explore Lake County AVAs

Follow us on Facebook (@LakeCountyWine), Instagram (@lakecountywinegrapecommission), and YouTube (Lake County Winegrape Commission) throughout the month of September to learn about the unique qualities of each Lake County AVA. Explore the attributes (climate, soil, elevation, and more!) that make Lake County an exceptional winegrowing region. Dig beyond the soil and learn about the farmers and winemakers that have helped shape the landscape of Lake County’s vineyards and wines.

First-Ever Family Estate Collection of Pinot Noir & Chardonnay

Our family’s wine journey began 40 years ago, in the heart of the Russian River Valley, through the sustainable cultivation of world-renowned Quail Hill Vineyard. Fostering our philosophy that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, we planted a cooler-climate parcel known as Susanna’s Vineyard, and as our family grew, the younger Adam’s Vineyard came to fruition. Never before have these three unique and distinct sites been offered together. To appreciate each one and learn why they came to be, we invite you to a three-part virtual tasting series for an in-depth look into their inherent characteristics, included with your purchase of the Family Estate Collection.

Order the following six bottles (by August 19th if you’re located outside of CA) and receive an invitation to join us on Zoom Fridays, September 4th, 11th & 18th at 4pm PT. ⁠

Private Tasting Tour- Hikes in the Vineyards

Join us for a tour of the 20-year-old Cab vines and terraced Merlot block, with a nature walk through the oaks including a visit to landmark Chalk Hill, views of the Russian River, Mt. St Helena and Geyser Peak. This ultimate wine country experience offers a unique chance to visit a historic family owned and operated property. Gonzague & Claire Lurton, 4th generation winemakers from Bordeaux, have planted roots here in Sonoma. Enjoy Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot and note how each wine reflects its terroir from 6000 miles apart from an another. Few winemakers have the ability to offer you this privilege County Take in the sweeping views with a good dose of terroir education 😉

Hoopes Family Vineyard Virtual Cooking Class Series: Local Chef Special With Truffle Shuffle SF

Demystify homemade pasta and black truffles with Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry alumni Chefs Jason & Tyler, founders of Truffle Shuffle SF. The Truffle Shuffle team will talk through the techniques for making fresh pasta dough and turning them into tortellinis, serving with Australian Black Truffle Carpaccio. Lindsay Hoopes will lead a tasting of Hoopes 2015 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon and 2015 Howell Mountain Merlot, pairing their bold flavors with the complexity of the luxurious dish. Hoopes wines and all ingredients will be pre-measured and shipped to your home. A meal will be donated to Bay Area hospital employees for every sign-up.

Zoom Hangouts with Paso Robles Wine Country

Come take a peek behind the curtain of Paso Robles Wine Country and “hangout” with some of Paso’s personalities. This casual Zoom meet-up has no agenda, no motive to sell you anything, nor a script. Paso is a tight-knit community, so naturally, panelists are not only colleagues, but friends specially selected for the show theme. Topics may include what’s happening in the cellar or vineyard, how they approach food pairings, the importance of organic farming, experimental vessels, and more. Disclaimer: Conversations may digress to the proverbial shooting of the ….. Paso Wine Zoom Hangouts will include three personalities joining in from the cellar, winery, home, or vineyard. Happening every Thursday 3 – 4pm and hosted by Paso Wine’s own Christopher Taranto.

Frey Organic Wine Virtual Tasting

Eco Farm Rolling Virtual Wine Tastings begin in September 2020! Kickoff event with Frey Vineyards 9/30/20! Hosted by: Eliza Frey, assistant winemaker & Nicky Coachman-Robinson, founder of Kwaya Wines Frey will be featuring Organic, No Sulfites added, Vegan & Gluten Free Kwaya Wines. Using Hopin’s sophisticated virtual venue, Eco Farm will host similar monthly interactive tastings for wineries to present their brand’s unique winemaking stories, philosophies & sustainability practices. For details and to register in advance visit: www.freywine.com and www.eco-farm.org Kwaya is the Hausa word for “seed”. Hausa is one of the most common African languages spoken in Nigeria, Ghana, and much of North Africa. Frey is donating 5% of all Kwaya proceeds to Bridges of Hope, Nicky’s alma mater in Georgia.

Hoopes Family Vineyard Virtual Cooking Class Series: Top Chef Special With Chef Tu

Join Top Chef Tu David Phu as he shares his family’s version of Cơm Gà (Chicken Fat Rice). Participants will nail down the poaching method, learn how to power up rice with anything but water and mix up Nước Mắm Gừng – the ultimate dipping sauce. Compare how the richness of the 2015 Genny’s Vineyard Chardonnay and the acidity of the 2017 Sauvignon Blanc pair with the dish. Both Chef Tu and Hoopes Vineyard are both donating $10 each per sign up directly to Slow Food East Bay’s Sister Farms Project.

Hoopes Family Vineyard Virtual Cooking Class Series: Top Chef Special With Chef Tu

During this class, Top Chef Tu David Phu focuses on the Flavors of Southwest Vietnam. Find out how to make Gà Rang Me (Tamarind Chicken Wings), Bò Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew) and Bún nhâm (Spicy Coconut Rice Noodles). The featured Hoopes wines pairings for this class are the citrus-driven 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, the strawberry-laden 2017 Rosé and the beautifully bold Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. Chef Tu and Hoopes Vineyard are both donating $10 each per class sign up directly to Slow Food East Bay’s Sister Farms Project, in support of Asian Immigrant Farmers from Central Valley California.

Temecula Valley CRUSH ~ A Virtual Wine & Culinary Experience

We cannot let California Wine Month, and the 10th Anniversary of our CRUSH event pass without some wine, food and fanfare! So, this year we will be introducing CRUSH From Home – a series of virtual wine tastings and culinary demonstrations that you will be able to participate in from the comfort and safety of home. Every week will feature a rotating schedule of dynamic Wine Country winemaking and culinary teams, who will lead you through gourmet cooking demonstrations and guided tastings of hand-selected wines that can be picked up or sent to your door to sip along with your presenters and fellow participants.

Celebrate California Wine with the Santa Lucia Highlands

The Santa Lucia Highlands produces some of California’s most coveted Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. All month, Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans members offer special experiences, tastings and wines to celebrate California Wine Month. Monterey County tasting rooms are open with beautiful outdoor spaces and new experiences to enjoy the region’s cool, coastal breezes and world-renown wines.

Mimosa Sunday at Wolfe Heights Estates

Mimosa Sunday Covid Style – We adjust the themes monthly and this month for August it is a brunch affair with latin flair – this month will be our 3rd time doing it and we have sold out every time so far – but we have a bottomless mimosa brunch that is a ticketed only outdoor seated event with live music, full plated brunch, and a mimosa bar at their own table with assorted juices and fruits! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/benvenuto-una-mimosa-sunday-tickets-120334450581

Brunch Affair with Latin Flair

Come out with your Family and Friends and enjoy Live music, Latin inspired brunch & of course Bottomless Mimosa’s bar at your table with your choice of juices and fresh fruit! This event is a pre paid ticketed event – All parties that would like to sit together at the same table must purchase tickets as a group in one single online purchase to ensure group seating. Due to COVID to ensure proper CDC guidelines, tickets are limited and reservation only so be sure to get yours before they are gone!

Pavilions Presents: Virtual Wine Tasting with Boisset Collection

We are delighted to have you join us for a Virtual Wine tasting featuring Boisset Collection wines and the talented wine teams behind them. Hosted by Jean-Charles Boisset, Proprietor of Boisset Collection, taste through five highly-accoladed wines from the famed Boisset Collection portfolio of wineries, including LVE, Raymond Vineyards, Buena Vista Winery and DeLoach Vineyards. Tasting alongside Jean-Charles are guests: Stephanie Putnam, Director of Winemaking Raymond Vineyards; Brian Maloney, Director of Winemaking Buena Vista Winery and DeLoach Vineyards; The Count of Buena Vista; and a very special appearance from the founder of LVE Wines – John Legend. We look forward to an incredible evening together. Join us! Register in advance for this Zoom webinar Here: https://rb.gy/nft1ud

Saturday to Remember: Pizza, Wine & Harvest

Experience wine country like a local, surrounded by vineyards, barrels and harvest – all while enjoying four selections of our award winning wines paired with a pizza fresh from the wood fired oven. Upon arrival make your pizza selection, choose from traditional Salumi, Margherita or Estate Garden. Advance reservations required for this 1.5 hour event, seatings available at 11am, 1pm & 3pm – minimum 2 guests & maximum 6 guests per table.

Saturday to Remember: Pizza, Wine & Harvest

Experience wine country like a local, surrounded by vineyards, barrels and harvest – all while enjoying four selections of our award winning wines paired with a pizza fresh from the wood fired oven. Upon arrival make your pizza selection – choose from traditional Salumi, Margherita or Estate Garden. Advance reservations required for this 1.5 hour event – seatings available at 11am, 1pm & 3pm; minimum 2 guests & maximum 6 guests per table.

Knights Bridge Virtual Fall Release

You’re invited to join Director of Winemaking Douglas Danielak and the Knights Bridge team for our virtual fall release event on September 19th, 2:00 pm PDT! We’ll be tasting our way through our 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon releases as well as answering your questions in a live video format. Please visit knightsbridgewinery.com/event for more information.

Knights Bridge Digital Wine Party

In this time of social distancing there is pleasure and comfort in wine. Our Digital Wine Party can bridge the distance and bring you together with friends and family. Calendar a date and time, and we will send a bottle (or more!) of Knights Bridge wines to your friends and loved ones around the country who are sheltering in place. This experience creates an opportunity to connect and celebrate with your friends and family. To book, please call or email Kenji Yoshida, kyoshida@nullknightsbridgewinery.com or (707) 812-4487.

New California AVAs and Trends in California Wine – A Virtual Tasting with Master Sommelier David Glancy

California grows over 100 different wine grape varieties and accounts for over 80% of the American wine production. If California were a country, it would be the 4th largest producer in the world! Despite it’s size, however California’s wine landscape is constantly changing with recent approvals of eight new American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) and another eight on the way! San Francisco Wine School invites you to join Master Sommelier David Glancy for a unique eight wine virtual tasting seminar to explore California’s new and emerging AVAs and discover its newest grape varieties, producers and other trends in the dynamic wine scene. This special California Wine Month tasting seminar may be taken on its own or to enhance the California Wine Appellation Specialist CWAS® certification program. Full price tickets include eight 2-oz premium wine samples with shipment available to 43 states

Wine Wednesday with the Winemaker – Virtual Happy Hour

Join us for Wine Wednesday with the Winemaker on Facebook Live! Each week Anthony will be going live on Facebook at 4:30pm PST and feature a wine from our upcoming annual club release. He’ll discuss each wine from our 2018 vintage included in the fall shipment. Spend Happy Hour with him while asking him anything you want to know about these new wines, the vineyard, winemaking practices and any other Ecluse happenings!

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 2016 Winery Exclusive Cabernet in Honor of CA Wine Month – online offer

As a proud supporter of California Wine Month, from September 2 to September 9, we are making a few of our winery exclusive wines available for one week only. If you purchase one bottle each of our 2016 Distinguished Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignons – Battuello Vineyard (St. Helena), Soda Canyon Ranch Vineyards (Atlas Peak) and Surber Vineyard (Calistoga) – you will save 50% on two-day air shipping. These limited release wines are normally only available to our wine club members. To honor the vineyards that stand out most each year, Winemaker Marcus Notaro makes the Distinguished Vineyards wines.

Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance Wine Club Passport Event

September is California Wine Month and we are ready to celebrate Harvest 2020. Make plans to visit and take advantage of our Wine Club Passport event which entitles you to purchase participating member’s wine clubs at their discounted price. Order online from September 1st through the 15th from as many participating wineries as you would like and get a taste of membership! There is no commitment to join the club when you order. Or, if you are in the neighborhood, make an appointment to pick up your wine clubs in person and do a tasting or sip a glass of wine. How it will work: · Passports are available for $30.00. · Online orders must be placed between September 1st – 15th directly to the winery. · Order from as many participating wineries as you would like and receive the Wine Club discount.

Cooking with Cakebread Virtual Culinary Class

In conjunction with California Wine Month, we’re opening up the kitchen at Dancing Bear Ranch – virtually – each week in September! With the purchase of a current release virtual tasting pack of four 750ml bottles of Cakebread Cellars wines, guests will be invited to join our resident winery chefs for a complimentary culinary class (value $75/household) featuring two Wine Country recipes paired with two of the featured wines. These virtual culinary classes will be held at 10am on Thursdays, with wines shipped at $10 flat 7-10 days in advance. Entertaining friends and family? Email culinary@nullcakebread.com to plan your private virtual Napa Valley experience!

Cooking with Cakebread Virtual Culinary Class

In conjunction with California Wine Month, we’re opening up the kitchen at Dancing Bear Ranch – virtually – each week in September! With the purchase of a current release virtual tasting pack of four 750ml bottles of Cakebread Cellars wines, guests will be invited to join our resident winery chefs for a complimentary culinary class (value $75/household) featuring two Wine Country recipes paired with two of the featured wines. These virtual culinary classes will be held at 10am on Thursdays, with wines shipped at $10 flat 7-10 days in advance. Entertaining friends and family? Email culinary@nullcakebread.com to plan your private virtual Napa Valley experience!

Cooking with Cakebread Virtual Culinary Class

In conjunction with California Wine Month, we’re opening up the kitchen at Dancing Bear Ranch – virtually – each week in September! With the purchase of a current release virtual tasting pack of four 750ml bottles of Cakebread Cellars wines, guests will be invited to join our resident winery chefs for a complimentary culinary class (value $75/household) featuring two Wine Country recipes paired with two of the featured wines. These virtual culinary classes will be held at 10am on Thursdays, with wines shipped at $10 flat 7-10 days in advance. Entertaining friends and family? Email culinary@nullcakebread.com to plan your private virtual Napa Valley experience!

Cooking with Cakebread Virtual Culinary Class

In conjunction with California Wine Month, we’re opening up the kitchen at Dancing Bear Ranch – virtually – each week in September! With the purchase of a current release virtual tasting pack of four 750ml bottles of Cakebread Cellars wines, guests will be invited to join our resident winery chefs for a complimentary culinary class (value $75/household) featuring two Wine Country recipes paired with two of the featured wines. These virtual culinary classes will be held at 10am on Thursdays, with wines shipped at $10 flat 7-10 days in advance. Entertaining friends and family? Email culinary@nullcakebread.com to plan your private virtual Napa Valley experience!

A Perfect Pairing: Pinot and Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co.

Building onto our first venture into Pinot Noir production since 1993, Duckhorn Portfolio has amassed an incredible Pinot Noir collection that is sure to delight every wine lover’s heart. Taste through a diverse array of California Pinot Noirs from Duckhorn Portfolio with Goldeneye winemaker, Katey Larwood, as we celebrate California Wine Month! Highlighting the distinct characters of Anderson Valley, Sonoma Valley, and Santa Cruz Mountains AVAs, join Katey as she dives into a deep appreciation of this expressive, versatile grape grown throughout the Golden State. Take the grapes versatility to new levels and experience how beautifully it pairs with three cheeses presented by the co-owner of Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. Purchase this package by September 14th to receive your wine and cheese in time for our virtual experience on Friday, September 25th. Only 50 packages available for our newest virtual events. Purchase early to ensure participation!

Sip & Color: #CabernetDay

Join J. Lohr on Thursday, September 3rd, from 4 pm to 5 pm PDT, for a ‘Sip & Color’ session on Facebook Live. J. Lohr President/COO Jeff Meier and marketing partnership expert and art enthusiast Erica Meier will be coloring through a panoramic view of J. Lohr’s iconic Hilltop Vineyard. Guests can download the template, grab pencils, crayons, or paints, and sample three Cabernets from the J. Lohr Estates and J. Lohr Vineyard Series Cabernet portfolio.

September Saturday Supper Club

Together we will cook the ultimate truffle cheese burgers paired with Aver Family Vineyards 2017 Aver Family Album Petite Sirah. The Wagyu beef cheese burger is topped with a mixture of three Cowgirl Creamery truffle cheeses, grilled onions and BBQ sauce served on a buttered brioche bun. For one low price the experience includes dinner for two with ingredients sourced from top purveyors, a bottle of Aver Family Vineyards wine, a virtual cooking class led by Truffle Shuffle’s Michelin-trained chefs and the camaraderie of the Aver Family gang. Share with family members! (Gluten-free available)

Virtual Tasting: Cool Runnings with DG Chardonnay

We think our cool climate Chardonnays are some of the best produced (yes, we are a bit biased). Join us as we taste our three Dutton-Goldfield single-vineyard Chardonnays: the fifty-one year old Rued Vineyard, our classic Walker Hill, and from Marin County, Devil’s Gulch. We’ll bring the wine you bring the oysters. Buy package here: https://shop.duttongoldfield.com/product/DG-Chardonnays

“Meet the Maker Happy Hour” Virtual Wine Tasting

Join Inman Family Wines owner and winemaker Kathleen Inman for our “Meet the Maker Happy Hour” virtual wine tastings over Zoom. We donate a portion of the proceeds from these tastings to local chapters of Meals on Wheels, which provides elderly Americans with meals as well as assistance with errands – a critical service during this pandemic. To join us, order one or more of our wine trios. Ground shipping is included on all packages to our direct ship states in the continental US. Once you place your order, you will receive a follow-up email with dates to choose from.

“Meet the Maker Happy Hour” Virtual Wine Tasting

Join Inman Family Wines owner and winemaker Kathleen Inman for our “”Meet the Maker Happy Hour” Virtual Wine Tastings over Zoom. We donate a portion of the proceeds from these tastings to local chapters of Meals on Wheels, which provides elderly Americans with meals as well as assistance with errands – a critical service during this pandemic. To join us, order one or more of our wine trios. Ground shipping is included on all packages to our direct ship states in the continental US. Once you place your order, you will receive a follow-up email with dates to choose from.

Build Your Own Cheese Board & Wine Pairing

Come join Carhartt Vineyard and John Moore, one of our awesome Rascals, for a virtual 1-hour session as we go step-by-step in building an awesome charcuterie spread. After we build our boards, Chase Carhartt will walk you through the fundamentals of food and wine pairing, taste through the two selected wines (will be available for purchase on our website), and discuss how each pair with the flavors of your cheeseboard. List of recommended items to follow.

September Saturday Supper Club

Together we will cook the perfect truffle cheese burgers paired with Aver Family Vineyards 2017 Aver Family Album Petite Sirah. The Wagyu beef cheeseburger is topped with a mixture of truffle cheeses, grilled onions and BBQ sauce served on a buttered brioche bun. For one low price the experience includes dinner for two with the ingredients sourced from top purveyors, a bottle of Aver Family Vineyards wine, a virtual cooking class led by Truffle Shuffle’s Michelin-trained chefs and the camaraderie of the Aver Family gang. Make it a date night! Share it with family members! (Gluten-free option available)