Wine Tasting with Winemakers Around the World

Taste through Santa Barbara County with three expert winemakers from the region! Jill Russell of Cambria presents her Rosé of Pinot Noir, Greg Brewer of Brewer-Clifton shares his diatom Chardonnay, and Ryan Pace of Nielson Vineyard discusses his Pinot Noir.
Download the tasting mat and map of the region.

Learn about the art of pairing wine and cheese with Laura Werlin, cheese expert and James Beard award-winning author, and Russ Weis, the President of Silverado Vineyards. We’ll take you through a tasting of three of Silverado Vineyard’s highly rated Napa Valley wines, paired with three easy-to-find cheeses.

Laura’s easy-to-find cheese pairings *not sold with the wine
Miller Ranch Sauvignon Blanc: fresh goat cheese, or double- or triple-cream brie
Mt. George Merlot: gruyere or goat cheddar
Cabernet Sauvignon: extra sharp cheddar or parmesan

Join us for the best of California wine and American cuisine in this virtual wine tasting with David Duncan, Proprietor / Chairman & CEO of Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars, and acclaimed chef Charlie Palmer. We’ll taste three of David’s highly-rated wines as Charlie prepares oysters and lamb to accompany them.
Download the oyster recipe and lamb recipe.

Taste your way through South Africa! Join the winemakers from Indaba, Hamilton Russell and Kanonkop for a tasting of three distinct South African wines. Start with a Chenin Blanc - the country’s signature white - by Indaba, then explore Walker Bay with Hamilton Russell’s Hemel-En-Aarde Valley Pinot Noir, and finish in Stellenbosch with a Pinotage-led blend by Kanonkop.

Meet star winemakers of South America: Laura Catena, Eduardo Chadwick and Christian Wylie, and taste their highly acclaimed wines in this live-streamed event. Laura, hailing from Argentina, will present her Catena Malbec, Eduardo of Chile will share his Errázuriz Max Reserva Carmenere, and Christian of Uruguay will show his Bodega Garzón Reserve Tannat. Join us for this tasting of South America’s national grapes – the perfect pairs for summer grilling!

Celebrate Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars' 50th Anniversary with winemaker Marcus Notaro, and Steven Spurrier, the visionary behind the 1976 “Judgment of Paris,” the blind tasting that brought international fame to Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Napa Valley and the entire American wine industry. Hear about the winery’s 50-year history and its role in the Judgment of Paris while tasting the KARIA Chardonnay and ARTEMIS Cabernet Sauvignon. For S.L.V. fans, the just-released 2017 vintage will also be discussed!

Join music icon Mary J. Blige and Marco Fantinel for a tasting of their new wine line: Sun Goddess. Taste the inaugural Pinot Grigio Ramato and Sauvignon Blanc as you hear about the passion and terroir that create these premium quality wines from Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy.