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The craziness that is
Another successful tasting in the books. See you next year Santa Barbara

Beautiful day in today

Excited to be pouring today at
Will be featuring the latest releases from and vineyards and a few other special treats. Stop by and say hello 👋

That's what I call a great Saturday night. Thx Todd for the reco.

In the heart of Champagne's famous Côte des Blancs, in the medieval village of Vertus, lies Maison Guy Larmandier. This unique family-run winery retains its know-how and authenticity.

The winery was founded in 1976 by Guy and Colette Larmandier. Since 2000, François and Marie-Hélène have carried on their father's legacy with Colette. Maison Larmandier offers Champagnes that retain their character and authenticity. A harmonious blend of different years, a true expression of the winemaker.

This is how we do a Super Bowl party. Congrats to the on the win and both teams on a great game. Sorry for all my sf friends. Happy for my brother and sister in law that are chiefs season ticket holders. What a game to be at!

Sojourn Cellars and Rustic Kitchen are teaming up for
the next RK Winemaker Dinner. Just 10 seats left for this incredible food and wine lineup 🤤🥂

I'll be there with Randy. Will you?

https://www.cellarpass.com/events/sojourn-cellars-rustic-kitchen-winemaker-dinner-10489

Merry Christmas from

Champagne Pertois-Moriset
Delicious tonight. Fabulous nose and body. I think I got this one from my club at

Made from both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, harvested from the slopes of the Marne, this champagne is fresh
and delicate. It is ideal for pre-dinner drinks, or simply for discovering the house style of this wonderful grower-
producer in Champagne.

The Soil:
- Coteaux Sézannais
- Sézanne, Barbonne-Fayel, Chantemerle, Bethon, Montgenost
- Natural grassing in winter, partial ploughing in summer

The Wine:
- 50% Pinot Noir et 50% Chardonnay
- Completed malolactic fermentation
- Vinification of the wines of the year in stainless-steel tanks
- Blend of 70-80% of the wines of the year
and 20-30% perpetual reserve wines
- Reserve wines aged in big oak and stainless-steel tanks

The Bubbles:
- Minimum aging in the cellar 15 months
- Current dosage at 1 g/l of sugar
- Production available in bottles (750ml), magnums (1500ml),
and jeroboams (3000ml)

Situated in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Champagne Pertois-Moriset, has from the beginning been a family business and independently owned. Grower-producers: each new generation has been nourished through the tradition and the knowledge of the vine and the wine of those who came before.

We lost a great man and friend last night. Rest in Peace cutie.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

What a whirlwind trip for Gauthier's parents. We took them everywhere...



Not too shabby for 17 days! A la prochain ❤️🥂

Stunning Estate at Donum. The art is so different across the property. Many of the pieces commissioned just for the estate. We appreciated our host's do understanding of the art and the wine.

We kicked off the holiday weekend yesterday with a fabulous afternoon at The Donum Estate in

Featured here is their 2017 vintage. Faves of the day were the Russian River Valley and the Carneros .

The art I'll show you in another post. Hats off to our host John and the team at Donum. We'll see you soon.

Words can not describe fully the awe and appreciation we had for this beautiful, storied place
Château de Chenonceau is a French château spanning the river Cher, near the small village of  Chenonceaux.
Get out the popcorn got this story 🍿
An architectural mixture of late Gothic and early Renaissance, Château de Chenonceau and its gardens are open to the public. Other than the Royal Palace of Versailles, it is the most visited château in France.
The Marques family
In the 13th century, the fief of Chenonceau belonged to the Marques family. The original château was torched in 1412 to punish the owner, Jean Marques, for an act of sedition. He rebuilt a château and fortified mill on the site in the 1430s. Jean Marques' indebted heir Pierre Marques found it necessary to sell.
Thomas Bohier
Thomas Bohier  Chamberlain to King Charles VIII of France, purchased the castle from Pierre Marques in 1513 and demolished most of it. Bohier built an entirely new residence between 1515 and 1521. The work was overseen by his wife Katherine Briçonnet, who delighted in hosting French nobility, including King Francis I.
Diane de Poitiers
In 1535 the château was seized from Bohier's son by King Francis I of France for unpaid debts to the Crown. After Francis' death in 1547, Henry II offered the château as a gift to his mistress, Diane de Poitiers, who became fervently attached to the château along the river. In 1555 she commissioned Philibert de l'Orme to build the arched bridge joining the château to its opposite bank. Diane then
oversaw the planting of the gardens.
Diane de Poitiers was the unquestioned mistress of the castle, but ownership remained with the crown until 1555 when years of delicate legal manoeuvres finally yielded possession to her. (She had the better garden!)
Catherine de' Medici
After King Henry II died in 1559, his strong-willed widow  Catherine de' Medici forced Diane to exchange it for the Château Chaumont. Queen Catherine then made Chenonceau her own favourite residence, adding a new series of gardens.Catherine spent a fortune on the château and on spectacular parties. In 1560, the first-ever fireworks display.

SF Ballet's 2022 Season celebrating Helgi Tomasson kicks off with Trio—his 2011 ballet set to Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence, a visually rich triptych of a ballet, with sets and costumes as lush as the choreography.
Onstage Feb 1–12. Read more about Tomasson's ballet → https://bit.ly/3KMFZJ0

Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy celebrates the extraordinary designs of Guo Pei—hailed as China's first couturier—and includes more than 80 works from the past two decades highlighting her most important collections shown on Beijing and Paris runways. Through exquisite craftsmanship, lavish embroidery,...

Head to Mill Valley for some amazing live music on Friday, July 16th at the Junction!! Michael Myers Matt Lazarus

THE JUNCTION
226 Shoreline Highway
Mill Valley, California 94941
415-888-3544

https://www.thejunc.com/

For those of you who have been to Giordano Bros. in either the Mission or old school in NB, these are the same awesome owners. And if you haven't been, now is a great time to visit. You can also check out their latest restaurant in Marin called The Monk's Kettle Terra Linda. The place is open and they have both indoor and outdoor available. 😍😍😍

This place is happening.
We are thrilled with the response we are getting, folks.
We are lucky to be here

DON'T MISS this opportunity to see the National Theatre Live film production of King Lear with the incomparable Ian McKellan at the Bankhead Theater. Captured live from London’s West End, Jonathan Munby directs this contemporary retelling of Shakespeare’s tender, violent, moving and shocking play starring Ian McKellen in an “extraordinarily moving portrayal” of King Lear.

https://livermorearts.org/event/film-king-lear/

My friends at Weekend Sherpa are experts when it comes to all things outdoors. Check out their summer cooling guide to hike, bike rides and more.

Oh That's Cool | Weekend Sherpa We're all for a little sizzle in life, but this is next level! Since you can't crank the air conditioning outdoors, we found some ways to beat the heat and cool down, courtesy of nature. From coastal bike rides to redwood hikes and picnics, here are some ways to chill out(side).

This is the perfect time to take in the Spring Release Wines Tasting at Sojourn Cellars!

Be the first to experience the highly rated Spring Release wines of Sojourn Cellars! Relax in the outdoor garden and enjoy a guided tasting of newly released Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Sojourn Cellars crafts small lots of vineyard-designate wines from some of the most sought after vineyards, including the renowned Gap’s Crown Vineyard. The Tasting Salon is located just off the Sonoma plaza.

How to reserve: Please visit www.sojourncellars.com, email [email protected], or call 707-933-9753.

Spring Wine Tasting with Deerfield Ranch Winery and winemaker Robert Rex. This is usually reserved for the wine club, but take a sneak peek into the world of Deerfield Ranch and their delicious Clean Wines. Robert is a master blender and his perspective will enchant you.

Saturday, April 17th. 4pm PST

Join the Zoom
Meeting ID: 843 2890 9579
Password: spring

I encourage you all to join the zoom and learn how to taste like a pro with one of the best winemakers and human beings in the world.

Questions: 707-833-5215 x1008
Order: [email protected]

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84328909579?pwd=akx0NHBDaytBeVVhbXo2Z3JlaXFBZz09
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