Ferrari Carano Sonoma County Fume Blanc 2010
Napa Valley in California is very famous. Most people know about their big Cabernet Sauvignons. But it’s next door neighbour, Sonoma Valley may not be as familiar to you. In my opinion it is not as flashy as Napa, but produces excellent quality wines. Next week you can have a few opportunities to try some of the wines from Sonoma, and at the same time helping the Arts Umbrella. Below is the announcement about the events next week and where you can buy tickets to their events. Give Sonoma a try!
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November 7, 2012 (Vancouver, BC) – Next week, Vancouverites will have two days to sip and savour the extraordinary wines of Sonoma County in either a ballroom setting or at an intimate winemakers dinner, all to benefit Arts Umbrella. Back by popular demand, both events will welcome the County’s premier wineries as they come north to promote signature Sonoma wines at these back to back events.
Sonoma Winemakers Dinners
Rodney Strong winery
On Tuesday, November 13, foodies or oenophiles can first enjoy an intimate dinner in a truly unique setting – participating in simultaneous dinners at Brix Restaurant at Lounge, hosted by Mike & Tara of the Mike and Tara in the Morning show on QM/FM. Upon arrival, all guests will be welcomed at a reception in funky George Ultra Lounge, then move upstairs to the dinner of their choice in either the garden courtyard setting or the elegant dinner room. Four esteemed Sonoma County wineries will participate in each dinner, paired with a decadent four-course menu. Guests will be treated to a compelling musical performance by the inspiring students of Arts Umbrella’s Pre-Professional Theatre Program. Tickets are $150 each. Very limited tickets still available. Participating wineries include:
- Davis Bynum
- Dry Creek Vineyard
- Dutcher Crossing Winery
- Foppiano Vineyards
- J Vineyards & Winery
- Kunde Family Estate
- Laurel Glen Vineyard
- Rodney Strong
(My personal motto for this winery is “You can’t go wrong with Rodney Strong”. You can depend on all their wines IMHO.) - Siduri Wines
A Taste of Sonoma
If you recover from the night before, you can also enjoy the full bounty of Sonoma wines along with 300 other guests at the elegant Sutton Place Hotel on Wednesday, November 14. Hosted by CTV News Anchor, Coleen Christie, over 20 wineries will participate, offering guests a chance to meet the vintners, find their new favourite wine and bid on auction packages, all to support Arts Umbrella. Tickets are $65 each. Participating wineries include:
- Benovia Winery
- Davis Bynum
- Dry Creek Vineyard
- Dutcher Crossing Winery
- Ehret Family Winery
- Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery (if you ever travel to Sonoma, you must visit this winery. Beautiful!)
- Folie a Deux Winery
- Foppiano Vineyards
- J Vineyards & Winery
- Kendall-Jackson
- Kosta Browne Winery
- Kunde Family Estate
- Laurel Glen Vineyard
- MacRostie Winery and Vineyards (Try their Chardonnay.)
- Pedroncelli Winery
- Pezzi King Vineyards
- Rodney Strong Vineyards
- Schug Carneros Estate Winery (Try their Pinot Noir.)
- Seghesio Family Vineyards
- Siduri Wines / Novy Family Winery
To reserve your tickets to either event, visit www.artsumbrella.com/wine
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TWO Sonoma Winemakers’ Dinners
Tuesday, November 12, 2012
Brix Restaurant & Lounge (courtyard & restaurant)
$150 a ticket
A Taste of Sonoma
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Sutton Place Hotel
$65 a ticket
About Sonoma County Vintners:
Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) is the leading voice of Sonoma County wine, dedicated to raising awareness of Sonoma County as one of the world’s premier wine regions, noted for its heritage of artisan winemaking, distinct growing regions, and extraordinary quality. Founded in 1944, SCV represents more than 175 wineries of all sizes throughout the county.
Learn more about SCV at www.SonomaWine.com.
About Arts Umbrella:
Arts Umbrella is a not-for-profit organization, dedicated to bringing the best in arts education to as many children as possible. Programs in visual and performing arts for children and youth ages 2-19 are delivered free-of-charge to thousands of kids every year. Arts Umbrella is committed to delivering the highest quality arts education experience to young people, regardless of their socio-economic circumstances. Two new locations in Surrey dramatically increase Arts Umbrella’s ability to deliver arts education to children and youth in need.
For more information about Arts Umbrella visit www.artsumbrella.com
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