PGWA Newsletter

Issue: #42

March 2016

In This Issue

Upcoming Events

Petaluma Gap in the News!

Wine Facts

Have You Booked Your Stateroom Yet?

Quick Links

Upcoming Events

Rhone River Wine Cruise

March 2017

Click HERE for details!

Petaluma Gap in the News!

THE OTHER WINE COUNTRY? PART II: Perlis Picks Sonoma Coast and the Petaluma Gap

Wine Facts

One Barrel of Wine Contains:

- 740 pounds of grapes

- 59 gallons of wine

- 24.6 cases of wine

- 295 bottles of wine

- 1,180 glasses of wine

Have You Booked Your Stateroom Yet?

Please join us on board the AmaCello for the

Petaluma Gap Rhone River Wine Cruise

March 23 - 30, 2017

We are delighted to invite you to sail with us on our first ever wine cruise on France's legendary Rhone River! This 7-night cruise will be hosted by the owners/winemakers of four fabulous Petaluma Gap wineries -- Keller Estate, Fogline Vineyards, Trombetta Family Wines, and Agnitio Wines.

Indulge in four wine and food pairing dinners with your host wineries. Enjoy on-board wine tasting events featuring Petaluma Gap wines from more than a dozen other well-known wineries. Savor world-class regional wines from Burgundy, Beaujolais, C�te du Rh�ne, Provence, and Ch�teauneuf du Pape. Explore ancient Roman ruins and stroll through medieval villages. Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Avignon as well as Arles, the city where Vincent Van Gogh spent much of his life.

There are only 70 staterooms available and they are going fast! Book before April 30 and save up to $1500 per stateroom!

For more information, please contact:

Expedia CruiseShipCenters

1-877-651-7447

WineClub@CruiseShipCenters.com

Cheers!

PGWA Board of Directors

Member News

Sojourn Cellars

Sojourn Cellars

was just featured in Wine Spectator's Advance Newsletter, with their 2014 Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot noir.

94 Points - Sojourn Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Gap's Crown Vineyard 2014 * $59; Lightly aromatic, but rich and layered, this offers excellent density and depth, with fine-grained tannic grip and a long, persistent finish that keeps flashing the core flavors. Drink now through 2020. 1,350 cases made.- J.L.

Sojourn Cellars is on the road this March, pouring their Petaluma Gap wines at these fun events. Stop by if you are in these cities.

Houston Texas

Sonoma in the City - Taste of Sonoma

Tuesday, March 1st, 6-9pm

Tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/sonoma-in-the-city-houston-taste-of-sonoma-registration-20922994239

For 40% savings, use code: friends

Yountville, California

Napa Valley CabFest

Saturday March 5th & Sunday March 6th, 12-4pm

Tickets: http://lincolntheater.com/vbo/?eid=10817

Del Mar, California

Family Winemakers Grand Tasting

March 20th, 1-5pm

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/16sd-consumer-tickets-family-winemakers-of-ca-tickets-18425385825

For 10% savings, use code: Sojourn10

Trombetta Family Wines

Trombetta Family Wines

will be participating in "Sonoma in the City" Houston, TX on March 1st. Rickey Trombetta will be presenting the proposed Petaluma Gap AVA to consumers at the AVA seminar. Our Trombetta Family Wines 2013 Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard (94 points Wine Enthusiast) will be poured at the seminar. Erica Stancliff, winemaker, will be pouring Trombetta Family Wines at the consumer grand tasting and Rickey Trombetta will be pouring many wines from the proposed Petaluma Gap AVA.

Following Houston this event goes to Austin where our 2014 Trombetta Family Wines Chardonnay Gap's Crown Vineyard (94 points Wine Enthusiast) will be poured a the trade luncheon.

March 2, 2016, Trombetta Family Wines will be attending a winemakers dinner at Hubble and Hudson in Houston, Texas featuring our wines. Daughter and Winemaker, Erica Stancliff, will be there with Rickey Trombetta, proprietor.

Erica Stancliff, winemaker just received 94 points from the Wine Enthusiast for her very first Chardonnay: 2014 Trombetta Family Wines Chardonnay Gap's Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coast.

Keller Estate

Brunch Tasting in March
Dates: Saturday March 5th, and Sunday March 6th
Seatings at 12pm on both days
Location: Keller Estate Tasting Room

Our 2016 brunch tastings are one of a kind! Each month a new menu will be prepared so don't miss out! We have limited space and tickets go quickly. Buy your tickets now at http://www.kellerestate.com/Shop/Gifts-and-Events

WALT Wines

Come explore WALT's newly renovated home and experience a rare opportunity to enjoy each of our flavorful Pinot Noirs beautifully crafted from Willamette Valley down through the Sta. Rita Hills at WALT's Annual Big Pinot Release Party! Enjoy a blind tasting experience, raffle prizes, and small bites paired by The Girl and the Fig all under the picturesque historic Redwood tree right off the Sonoma Plaza. Event is on Saturday, April 9th from 2 PM - 5 PM. Early Bird pricing for $50 ends on Wednesday, March 9th.