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Event ID #217481

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Sonoma was the original source for fine wine production in California and continues this tradition today, producing many of the state’s finest and most elegant wines. Sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the slightly-warmer Napa Valley, Sonoma sees a marked maritime influence with cool temperatures, frequent cloud cover, and coastal fogs – all which serve to produce slow-ripened, complex fruit with great acidity. Variations in microclimates means that while cool climate grapes such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay thrive in the cooler enclaves of Carneros and Russian River Valley, warmer regions like Dry Creek Valley and Alexander Valley are able to produce exceptional quality warmer-climate wines such as Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blends.

About the instructor: Dana Pickell is a territory manager for Triage Wines. She was formerly a wine steward at New Seasons Market and sommelier at 23Hoyt..