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Upcoming Events
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Sunset and Blue Moon Picnic
Enriquez Estate Winery
Thursday, July 30th 7-9:30pm
See info at right . . .
Wind to Wine Festival
Sheraton Petaluma
August 8, 2015
More info at www.petalumagap.com
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Wine Quotes
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"A glass of wine makes you feel the way you should without wine."
-- Anonymous
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Don't Miss the Wind to Wine Festival 2015!
Our very first Petaluma Gap consumer wine tasting event is coming up fast! The Petaluma Gap Wind to Wine Festival is your opportunity to experience what makes our region special! The event will be held on Saturday, August 8th from 11am - 4pm at the Sheraton Sonoma County hotel in Petaluma, and will include a VIP wine tasting seminar, VIP buffet lunch, an Elite Wine Lounge for VIPs, and a grand tasting. This is the first time that more than 60 Gap wines will be available in one place for tasting!
Tickets are on sale NOW! For more info and to purchase tickets, go to www.petalumagap.com. Tickets can also be purchased by clicking the button below.
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Sunset and Moonrise Picnic July 30th
 Come and enjoy a beautiful Sunset and the rise of an (almost) Blue Moon on Thursday, July 30th from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at the lovely Enriquez Estate Winery located at 3062 Old Adobe Road, Petaluma. Please bring an appetizer to share (or your own picnic), a picnic blanket, beach chairs and a wine glass. Your hostess, Cecilia Enriquez, will have wine flights available for your enjoyment at $10 pp. If a bottle of wine is purchased, the charge for the flight will be waived. You are welcome to purchase wine by the glass as well. Don't forget to dress in layers as we know the evenings in the Gap can get chilly!
Please feel free to bring a guest and there is no charge for this event. However, please RSVP to Linda Corbett (linda.corbett@sbcglobal.net) so we will have an idea of the number of guests to expect. Thanks and hope to see you there! |
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Member News
McEvoy Ranch
 In celebration of the elegant, wind-driven wines of the Petaluma Gap, McEvoy Ranch will host a winemaker's dinner on Friday, August 7th. A multi-course, seasonally-inspired menu will be paired with their current releases, along with wines from neighboring producers including Fogline Vineyards. Cost $95. Tickets will be available at mcevoyranch.com beginning the week of July 6th.
Keller Estate Keller Estate is launching a new "Brunch Tasting" every first weekend of  the month. Next up July 5th. Join us for a delicious brunch paired with our Rosè, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Seatings are at 11:00am and 12:00pm. $45 per person. Petaluma Gap Members receive a 10% discount on this wonderful experience. Please call (707) 765 2117 to make a reservation!
Keller Estate is also hosting a winemaker's dinner on Friday, August 7th as part of the kick-off to the Petaluma Gap Wind to Wine Festival. Tickets are available HERE!
Atlas Wine Company Atlas Wine Company  is very proud to announce its Double Gold Medal at the SF International Wine Competition for their Oro Bello Chardonnay! The 2014 Agnitio Rose of Pinot Noir took home the Silver Medal as well.
Atlas Wine Co. also excelled in the label competition, with labels designed by graphic artist Sara Lucas. Omen won a Gold Medal as an individual entry and Agnitio won a Double Gold for the 2014 Rosé of Pinot Noir and 2013 Sauvignon Blanc as a series entry.
2013 Oro Bello Chardonnay:
-Wine Spectrum- 92 points.
-SF International Wine Competition- 95 points.
2014 Agnitio Rose of Pinot Noir:
- Wine Spectrum- 93 points.
2013 Agnitio Sauvignon Blanc
-The Tasting Panel- 95 points.
-Wine Spectrum- 94 points.
2012 Agnitio Chardonnay Napa Valley
-Wine Spectator- 88 points.
2013 Agnitio Sun Chase Chardonnay
-Wine Spectrum- 94 points.
2013 Agnitio Sun Chase Pinot Noir
-Wine Spectrum- 94 points.
For more information about Atlas Wine Company, visit their webpage at www.atlaswineco.com.
Sojourn Cellars
Sojourn Cellars is very pleased to report their recent Wine Enthusiast Scores!
2013 Durell Vineyard Chardonnay - 95 Points, Editor's Choice
2013 Campbell Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay - 94 Points, Cellar Selection
2013 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir - 94 Points, Editor's Choice
2013 Silver Eagle Vineyard Pinot Noir - 94 Points, Editor's Choice
2013 Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir - 94 Points, Editor's Choice
2012 Proprietary Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon - 94 Points, Cellar Selection
2013 Ridgetop Vineyard Pinot Noir - 93 Points
2012 Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon - 93 Points, Cellar Selection
2013 Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay - 93 Points
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Saturday, July 11, 2015:
WALT Presents - Annual Lobster Feed at Bob's Ranch Vineyard
Yup, it's a party in Pinot Land. Join WALT and HALL members for our annual tradition boiling these tasty little critters alongside world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This year, members will relish in the beauty and serenity our new vineyard - Bob's Ranch in Sebastapol. Abundant delectable food, wine and entertainment will be on hand. Featured Wine: Dutton Ranch Chardonnay, La Brisa Pinot Noir, Gaps Crown Pinot Noir and fresh Lobster. $95 Person. Tickets are also on Eventbrite.
Fogline Vineyards
 Just in time for the hot summer weather, Fogline Vineyards has released two new wines from their estate vineyard. The 2014 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay - Zephyrs Block has a crisp, bright structure complemented by apple and pear notes. The 2014 Rosè of Pinot Noir - Swan Block is made in the Vin Gris style with hints of cherry and watermelon rind. You can taste and purchase these wines at the Fogline Vineyards tasting room, located at 875 River Road in Santa Rosa. Wines can be ordered and shipped trough www.foglinevineyards.com/order or by contacting them directly at (707) 636-4415.
Also, stop by the Fogline Vineyards table at the Petaluma Art and Garden Festival on July 12th in downtown Petaluma.
Bailiwick Wines
 The PinotReport has issued reviews for Bailiwick's 2012 Pinot Noirs: 93 pts - 2012 Sangiacomo Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
93 pts - 2012 Londer Vineyard, Anderson Valley
92 pts - 2012 Sonoma Coast
91 pts - 2012 Borderline, Marin County
91 pts - 2012 Silver Pines Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain
As well, Rusty Gaffney, The Prince of Pinot, has awarded the Bailiwick 2012 Silver Pines 93 pts and the 2012 Londer Vineyard 94 pts, on which he remarked about its "...Delicious spiced cherry flavor that attacks with purpose and finishes with uncommon intensity. The wine has impeccable balance with modest tannins and integrated acidity."
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