WINE SUBMISSIONS

LARGE FORMAT BOTTLE PARTY

In 2019, we introduced the exclusive Large Format Bottle Party hosted at Buena Vista Winery. Hosted on Thursday evening, the Large Format Bottle Party kicks off the Signature Sonoma Valley weekend. The event will be open by special invitation, only, to our weekend package holders, VIP guests, media, and a handful of locals and SSV Sponsors. Vintner Members are invited to present a significant large format wine that will be served for guests at the event.

DATE: Thursday, May 14, 2020
TIMEFRAME: 6:30-9:00PM
LOCATION: TBA
WINERY REPRESENTATION: Proprietor or Winemaker required to attend.
WINE QUANTITY FOR EVENT: 2 LARGE FORMAT BOTTLES
– Second is for back-up only and can be taken home if unopened.
– Any large format will be permitted (magnum, jeroboam, methuselah, etc.)

SELECTION CRITERIA

1. You must be an SVVGA Member to submit wines for Signature Sonoma Valley.
2. All wines submitted must be produced from Sonoma Valley grapes – 85% of the grapes sourced for the submission wine must be from an AVA within Sonoma Valley (Bennett Valley, Los Carneros, Moon Mountain District, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Mountain, and Sonoma Valley).
3. Submitted wines should be of exceptional quality for the vintage, variety, and style.
4. Invitation for inclusion is being extended to all Founders Circle Members.
5. Remaining pouring spots will be open on a first come, first serve basis.