Summer Mencher is a self proclaimed “progressive folk” artist with a message, and she is on a mission to deliver it to the world.  She merges diverse sounds and influences in a unique way creating music that is unconventional, yet familiar.  Mixing piano, guitar, strings and thick harmonies into her material, Summer’s genre crossing sound has been compared to artists like Tori Amos, Pink, and Jason Mraz. She is unafraid to try new things. The middle-eastern tones, unique harmonic twists and turns, with an occasional rock edge and hip-hop/spoken word are intriguing and refreshing to the ear.

The "Live from the Middle Reach" music series at C. Donatiello Winery is set in the Organic Aroma Gardens, with sweeping views of the Russian River Valley’s Middle Reach, also known as the “Gold Coast” of California Pinot Noir. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to pair with C. Donatiello wines while enjoying its outdoor café-style seating. The event runs every Sunday from June 28th to September 27th from 1pm to 4pm. Wine tasting is offered daily from 11am to 5pm.

Following each show, guests will have the opportunity to meet the musical artists. No reservations are necessary. Seating is reserved for patrons of C. Donatiello Winery and is first-come, first-served.  For more information, visit: http://cdonatiello.com/visit/calendar.aspx.