SIP Virtual Wine Tasting and Education | Previous Episodes and Schedule

This episode aired LIVE on February 26, 2021. During the session we learned about Bordeaux style reds and field blends.

For this week's wine class, we talked about the importance of site specific grape sourcing. Special guest Winemaker Chad Angelo of Angelo Cellars joined this session to discuss his Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Wines tasted during this event:

Angelo Cellars 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Atlas Peak AVA, Napa Valley, CA

For this week's wine class, we will talk about the differences in aging process between an oaked and unoaked Chardonnay. Special guests and Feeding The Soul Podcast Hosts Sommelier/Educator/Author John Laloganes and Chef/Educator Wook Kang join this session to talk about structural components of each wine and recommended food pairings.

4/16/2021: Why Organic Vineyard Management Matters

For this week's wine class, we will talk about the importance of organic vineyard management. Special guests Partner/Director of Sales Bettina Sichel of Laurel Glen Vineyard will join this session to talk about the winery's mission and journey to becoming CCOF certified vineyard. Please purchase the following wine to have for the event, or acquire a SIP Kit: 

Laurel Glen Vineyard 2016 Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma, CA

4/23/2021: How do they make pink wine?

For this week's wine class, we will talk about the winemaking process of rosé. Special guest Winemaker Adam Hersly of Hersly Wines will join this session to talk about rosé wine production methods. Please purchase the following wine to have for the event, or acquire a SIP Kit: 

Hersly Wines 2019 'Mae' Rosé of Merlot, Napa Valley, CA

4/30/2021: Winemaking practices of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay

For this week's wine class, we will talk about the winemaking process of Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Special guest Winemaker Nick Goldschmidt of Goldschmidt Vineyards will join this session to talk about harvest, crush and fermentation steps for each wine. Please purchase the following wine to have for the event, or acquire a SIP Kit: 

Goldschmidt Vineyards 2018 Charming Creek 'Hilary Goldschmidt" Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley, CA

Goldschmidt Vineyards 2018 'Fog's Edge' Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CA

5/7/2021: The Evolution of Zinfandel

For this week's wine class, we will talk about the history of Zinfandel. Special guest Winemaker Jon Phillips of Inspiration Vineyards will join this session to talk about the grape's heritage and the best places to find great Zinfandel. Please purchase the following wine to have for the event, or acquire a SIP Kit: 

Inspiration Vineyards 2016 Old Vine Zinfandel, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, CA

Inspiration Vineyards 2018 Gallaway Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, CA

5/14/2021: The Art of Crafting Sparkling Wine

For this week's wine class, we will talk about the art of crafting sparkling wine. Special guest Winemaker/Viticulturist Ana Keller of Keller Estate will join this session to talk about the grapes and winemaking methods, including Méthode Champonaise. Please purchase the following wine to have for the event, or acquire a SIP Kit: 

Keller Estate 2015 Brut Rosé, La Cruz Vineyard, Petaluma Gap, Sonoma Coast, CA

Keep checking back for more upcoming live wine tasting and education sessions.

Weekly topics range from food and wine pairings, biodynamic/organic/sustainable winemaking, vineyard maintenance practices, what it takes to start a winery, grape varietals & clones, how to read wine labels and much more.

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