MAY 14-17, 2020


EVENTS
Immersion: Vineyard Exploration + Tasting
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
Friday, May 17, 2019
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
A CLONAL EXPLORATION
Gloria Ferrer has done extensive clonal research projects in conjunction with UC Davis University. The studies were done specifically for sparkling wine, and more than 40 clones of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, 18 of which were brought for the first time from Champagne, France. Director of Vineyard Operations, Mike Crumly, who led Gloria Ferrer as one of the great Pinot Noir pioneers in the 1980’s, will lead guests on an exciting vineyard exploration, exploring various clone trials currently in the field. Guests will even get the opportunity to see a replant of one of the original clone trial vineyard blocks – a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Following the vineyard exploration, Director of Winemaking, Steven Urberg, will lead guests in a tasting of single Pinot Noir clones – some Dijon and Swiss clones, as well as some California clone selections – discovering the unique characteristics of each.
FEATURING WINES FROM GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VINEYARDS
$125

The Setting
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
Gloria Ferrer is not only the first sparkling wine house in Sonoma Carneros, but also the first to plant Champagne clones and the first to plant in Carneros. Almost thirty years later, with 335 acres under vine, the estate vineyards at Gloria Ferrer produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that rival some of the world’s finest.