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Local Event Premier Host
Cost: $24
Please join us Wednesday, November 20th any time between 4:30 and 7:30 when we welcome Stuart Bryan and Steven Pride, owners of Pride Mountain Vineyards, to our wine bar.
At an elevation of 2,100 feet along the Mayacamas Mountain Range, Pride Mountain Vineyards is the only winery we know of that has the Napa/Sonoma county line running right through the property. Thus, this one- of-a-kind winery offers wines with both Napa and Sonoma on their labels, as the fruit from their vineyard is literally sourced from the adjacent counties.
The property dates back to 1872. Jim and Carolyn Pride bought it in 1990 intending to retire while continuing to farm and sell grapes. As fate would have it, the quality was so outstanding that the Prides decided to create their own wine.
Debbie met the Prides in the 90’s and has been selling their wine ever since. Their Merlot was the darling of the winery and it has still triumphed as the same, world-class wine more than 25 vintages later. Fans couldn’t get enough of their stunning Cabernet Franc at that time either and that was when it wasn’t allocated - the good old days. While their Cabernet Sauvignon has always reigned supreme, their Viognier has also stood the test of time longer than most as a striking, high-elevation, aromatic white wine.
Given the recent Kincade Fire, we are reminded of what our Ferry Godmother, Debbie Zachareas, said about Pride:
As I was reflecting on so many wonderful things about Pride, one thing stood out to me the most. The Prides are a very rare breed in the wine world. Their name is on the label the way their heart and spirit are in the bottle. They still own the winery, work at the winery, travel to sell the wine, host winemaker dinners, and they always remain humble and grateful. They generously give back by spearheading many fundraisers, particularly the Sonoma County Barrel Auction. When the Napa and Sonoma County fires hurt so many, they were right there to share what they have to raise money and give back to those in need. A deliciously rare vintage of character, and we are a greater industry with the Pride family among us.
The featured wines will be served as five 2oz pours for $45 OR five 1oz pours for $24 and will include the following wines:
❖ 2018 Pride Mountain Vineyards Viognier, Sonoma County, CA
Retail N/A; 5 oz glass $17.25
❖ 2017 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot, Napa County, CA
Retail: $62.00; 5-oz Glass: $22.00
❖ 2017 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Franc, Napa/Sonoma, CA
Retail: N/A; 5-oz Glass: $25.50
❖ 2016 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, CA
Retail: $74.00; 5-oz Glass: $25.25
❖ 2016 Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Claret, Napa, CA
Retail: $150.00; 5-oz Glass: $46.00
***AS A SPECIAL FEATURE ALL WINES SERVED ON PRODUCER FLIGHT NIGHT WILL BE ON SALE FOR THAT NIGHT ONLY AT A 15% DISCOUNT TO THOSE WHO PURCHASE A FLIGHT! ***
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Mission Bay Wine & Cheese
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