MAY 13-16, 2021
IMMERSION: VINEYARD EXPLORATION + TASTING
Friday May 15, 2020
Immersion: Vineyard Exploration + Tasting
BENNETT VALLEY SINGLE VINEYARD EXPLORATION
Location: COURSEY GRAVES VINEYARD
2:00 – 4:00 PM
The complex interplay of topography, varying microclimates and a marine layer, and idyllic volcanic soils of Bennett Valley provide ideal conditions for growing premium winegrapes such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Syrah. A unique occurrence is that varietals like these, and more, thrive within such close proximity of one another, a true testament to the remarkable terroir of the Bennett Valley appellation.
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Immersion: Vineyard Exploration + Tasting
PLACE MATTERS
Location: SERRES RANCH
9:30 – 11:30 PM
Perhaps in more than any other agricultural product, when it comes to winegrowing – place matters. Explore the splendor of Sonoma Valley terroir through learning and tasting about the regions varied soil types, micro-climates, clones and other factors that create the regions’ complex and acclaimed wines. See first-hand how the Valley’s diverse vineyards come together to create the distinctive wines the region is known for worldwide.
Immersion Vineyard Exploration
ROAD TO RHÔNE
Location: KIVELSTADT VINEYARD
9:30 – 11:30 PM
France’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes du Rhône varietals such as Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre have long since been coveted by wine enthusiasts and vintners around the world. California winemakers have followed suit, making Rhône’s and Rhône-style blends a staple and cult classic. With similar growing conditions and versatility, Sonoma Valley’s Rhône-style wines rival that of Europe’s, today. Graceful and complex in character, world-class Rhône’s have been produced in Sonoma Valley for years, and they are here to stay.
Immersion: Vineyard Exploration + Tasting
UNDERSTANDING THE EXCEPTIONAL TERROIR OF MOON MOUNTAIN VINEYARD
Location: REPRIS
9:30 – 11:30 PM
Guests will stroll the vineyard where they will examine firsthand the ancient terroir of Moon Mountain Vineyard. Afterward they will enjoy an intimate conversation with Jim and Erich to learn the remarkable history of the property while savoring the sense of place that defines it. Attendees will taste a vertical of Cabernet Sauvignon, including prized gems from vintages dating back more than 30 years. The experience will provide Immersion guests with a comprehensive understanding of how Moon Mountain Vineyard expresses the ageability, balance, freshness and texture that illustrate the very best of the Moon Mountain District appellation.
