Sonoma County cordially invites you to

SONOMA IN THE CITY – HOUSTON

Tuesday, March 1, 2016 | 5:30 to 9:00 PM

Immerse yourself in the wines of Sonoma County. Explore our distinctive regions and wineries. Taste over 250 wines from 66 wineries and 17 diverse regions to celebrate everything that makes Sonoma County special. Learn how our Pacific coastline, fog patterns, soils, and topography work to craft a range of wines, from delicate Sauvignon Blancs and bright and balanced Chardonnays, to terroir-driven Pinot Noirs and warmer climate big red varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel, all from one place. Taste the diversity of our winemaking styles, paired with an array of passed appetizers, artisan cheese, and charcuterie. Interact with Sonoma County’s winemakers and winegrowers for an unforgettable evening, Sonoma County style! You will also have the opportunity to learn even more about Sonoma County through two captivating seminars.

The first seminar will take place before Taste of Sonoma to highlight four Sonoma County American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) – Dry Creek Valley, Petaluma Gap, Russian River Valley, and Sonoma Valley – from 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM. Learn more about the diverse AVAs of Sonoma County and what makes each of these four regions unique, while tasting the top varietals of wine that grow best in these distinctive sites!

In addition, take advantage of learning about sustainability practices while sipping sustainable wines from Sonoma County from 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM. Join the Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW) for an in depth seminar and tasting, Grape to Glass – A Sensory Exploration of Sustainable Wines, on Sonoma County’s commitment to becoming America’s first 100% sustainable wine region.  Hosted by SCW’s President Karissa Kruse and featuring several multi-generational grape growers, you will learn all the steps it takes to become a certified sustainable vineyard and winery and how that improves wine quality in the glass.  Taste a selection of sustainable wines from some of Sonoma County’s most prestigious vineyard sites and regions while learning about some of the sustainable practices that went into each wine, including irrigation techniques, cover crops, canopy management, biodiversity, energy efficiency, and much more.  This sensory exploration of sustainable wines will showcase the journey from grape to glass.

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