...and the calendar is getting full of wine happenings (and for me, wedding parties). I usually don't talk a lot about local events unless I am really interested in them, but these seem worth mentioning, and I can't tell you much about the rosé I have been drinking (the 2004 Bergerie de l’Hortus Rosé de Saignée) because I didn't take any notes on it (it was tasty, though, and I will take notes next time I have some).
May 26 25 (sorry if you showed up on the 26th; I don't think you did since you would have been drinking sorrowfully with me and you weren't, but Mr. Nick Peay posted the wrong info elsewhere which misled me): Peay at Ferry Plaza Wine Merchants
Peay will be pouring at the Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant this Thursday Wednesday at 5 PM. I understand the following wines will be poured:
2003 Peay Vineyards Viognier, Sonoma Coast Estate (they are sold out of this-- be warned if you like it!)
2003 Peay Vineyards Roussanne/Marsanne, Sonoma Coast Estate
2003 Peay Vineyards Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast Estate (come early to try this, they are sold out and found a few bottles to pour from the library)
2003 Peay Vineyards Pinot noir, Sonoma Coast Estate
2002 Peay Vineyards Syrah, Sonoma Coast Estate
I have not been to a tasting at Ferry Plaza before (I have missed some good tastings, too, it seems!), but I hear they are popular and you might want to get there early. I am going to try to head over, myself. (Not sure about the cost, but it looks like it will be whatever the flight costs.)
June 5: Taste St. Helena
I have a wedding party to go to on June 5, but otherwise I would probably check out the shindig St. Helena Viticultural Society is putting on at the Crocker Estate in St. Helena. They are having thirty wineries who produce wine from grapes grown in the St. Helena appellation pour, and you can see what St. Helena is all about. You can get tickets ($25) and more info on their website.
June 8: Etude Winery at William Cross
Etude Winery will be at William Cross Wine Merchants & Wine Bar from 6-9 PM. I have never been to this place, but might drop by to check out some of the Etude offerings I haven't had a chance to try yet. ($15)
June 24-26: Pinot Days Festival
I can't go to the grand tasting for the first ever Pinot Days Festival up at Fort Mason, since I have another wedding party thing that afternoon, but I am was considering possibly going to the Friday night tasting (looks like it has sold out, oh well). Anyway, there are going to be a lot of good producers pouring wine at the grand tasting and you can go get your Pinot on and count how many times you hear the word "Sideways" mentioned. (Price varies depending on what part of the festival you are attending, so check the site if you want more information. The grand tasting is $35.)
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