{"id":1038,"date":"2020-04-21T07:00:09","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T11:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/judigallagher.com\/scrumptious\/?p=1038"},"modified":"2020-04-20T23:23:35","modified_gmt":"2020-04-21T03:23:35","slug":"wine-classes-from-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chefjudigallagher.com\/scrumptious\/wine-classes-from-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Wine Classes from California"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN FRANCISCO <\/strong>\u2014 With winery tasting rooms temporarily closed due to California\u2019s statewide shelter-in-place order, wine lovers are looking for new ways to connect with their favorite wineries without leaving home. Golden State winemakers have responded with a variety of fun, creative offerings to bring California wine country to consumers across the country. Along with putting innovative and educational twists on \u201cvirtual tastings,\u201d many are now offering takeout dinners, meal kits, stay-at-home pantry boxes and more. 
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\nFollowing are some of the unique offerings from California wineries across the state. To see all 80 virtual experiences, go to: Discover California Wines<\/strong><\/a>. Check back often as new experiences are being added daily.
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\nMEAL KITS, CARE PACKAGES & COOKING DEMOS<\/strong>
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\nOn April 23, Stacey Combs, executive chef at Sonoma\u2019s Ram\u2019s Gate Winery<\/strong><\/a>, will lead a virtual cooking demonstration of Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Polenta. See here<\/strong><\/a> to register for the Zoom session and get an advance list of ingredients and wine pairing suggestions.
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\nOn April 24, join Kendall-Jackson<\/strong><\/a> Winemaster Randy Ullom and Executive Chef Justin Wangler for an interactive virtual tasting<\/strong><\/a> (participants are invited to purchase the wines in advance) and cooking demonstration of recipes from the Sonoma County winery\u2019s cookbook. 
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\nJoin Napa Valley\u2019s Cakebread Cellars<\/strong><\/a> each week in April for live Cooking with Cakebread<\/strong><\/a> demonstrations on Facebook Live. Learn how to make comforting dishes like the winery chef\u2019s Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Point Reyes Farmstead Toma Cheese, Pickled Golden Beet Slaw & Whole Grain Mustard.<\/p>\n

Clif Family Wines<\/strong><\/a> in the Napa Valley is offering Stay-at-Home-Pantry Kits<\/strong><\/a> featuring four different wines, plus Clif Family gourmet goodies including apple butter, barbecued nuts, porcini spice blend, and dark chocolate sea salt almonds.
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\nTune in to Instagram Live<\/strong><\/a> and click on \u201cEvents\u201d every Sunday for a live cooking demonstration with J Vineyards & Winery<\/strong><\/a> in Sonoma County, featuring the winery\u2019s executive chef, Carl Shelton.
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\nAlong with virtual tastings<\/strong><\/a> with cheese pairings each Wednesday via Zoom and Facebook Live, Le Vigne Winery<\/strong><\/a> in Paso Robles is shipping Shelter-in-Place Care Packages filled with wine, charcuterie, cheeses and crackers. 
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\nMendocino County\u2019s Pennyroyal Farm<\/strong><\/a> is offering a Wine + Cheese Combo Pack<\/strong><\/a> for shipping across the U.S., featuring Pennyroyal\u2019s own farmstead cheeses and wines.
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\nJoin chefs Charlie Palmer and Scott Romano every Thursday on Instagram Live for the Pigs & Pinot Tutorial Series<\/strong><\/a>. Each week, the chefs host a live cooking demonstration with wine pairings from a rotating lineup of Sonoma County winemakers.
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\nSEMINARS & VIRTUAL TASTINGS WITH A TWIST<\/strong>
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\nFor virtual tastings that focus on specific wines, participants are invited to purchase the featured selections in advance so they can taste along.<\/em>
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\nOn April 21, Join Napa Valley\u2019s Groth Vineyards & Winery<\/strong><\/a> for a Happy (Half) Hour Virtual Concert<\/strong><\/a> featuring Justin Diaz on Instagram Live. Sip wine while enjoying an uplifting 30-minute set of classic pop, rock, soul and blues.
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\nOn April 24, join Napa Valley\u2019s Alpha Omega<\/strong><\/a> for Final Final Friday on Instagram Live<\/strong><\/a>, when Winemaker Henrik Poulsen and Vineyard Manager Joel Antonio will recap the week in the cellar and vineyards.
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\nOn April 24, Knights Bridge Winery<\/strong><\/a> in Calistoga will lead a Pairing Wines With Glassware<\/strong><\/a> session Facebook Live to show participants how a serving vessel\u2019s shape and size can affect a wine\u2019s taste. 
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\nApril 28, Merryvale Vineyards<\/strong><\/a> will host Tasty Tuesday<\/strong><\/a>, a virtual tour on Facebook Live of the winery\u2019s Profile Estate Vineyard and a virtual tasting of the wines exclusively sourced from the vineyard site.
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\nOn May 2, the Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association<\/strong><\/a> is organizing a free Zoom seminar<\/strong><\/a> on the region\u2019s history, terroir and wines. Moderated by local sommelier Corrina Strauss, the session will feature vintner Allan Green, wine writer Thom Elkjer and Evan Hufford, formerly of Single Thread Farm Restaurant.
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\nAmpelos Cellars<\/strong><\/a> in the Sta. Rita Hills is hosting educational virtual tastings<\/strong><\/a> on Zoom every Friday through April 24 that cover topics such as biodynamic farming, sustainable practices, vine anatomy, flowering, and harvest decisions.
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\nBelden Barns<\/strong><\/a> is hosting weekly Wine & Wishes<\/strong><\/a> virtual tastings that explore bottlings from the Sonoma County winery\u2019s portfolio. Winemakers will explore how the wines\u2019 flavors change when paired with random items from their pantry\u2014from beans to peanut butter to boxed macaroni and cheese.
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\nJoin DAOU Family Estates<\/strong><\/a> in Paso Robles for Instagram Live Happy Hour<\/strong><\/a> Fridays through April 25. Hosted by Katherine Daou, each virtual event features a particular wine and a special guest\u2014such as DJ and music producer Morgan Page\u2014announced the Monday before the session.
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\nEl Dorado Wines<\/strong><\/a> presents El Dorado Edge<\/strong><\/a> virtual tastings each Monday evening on Facebook Live, with each episode taking an edgy dive into a different sub-region of the Sierra Foothills AVA (American Viticultural Area).
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\nLaw Estate Wines<\/strong><\/a> in Paso Robles is offering interactive tastings<\/strong><\/a> on Facebook Live, Events, with winemaker Philip Pfunder every Friday through May 8. Each week he will provide a recipe to make at home and feature a local restaurant offering a take-out special that pairs perfectly with the featured wines.
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\nEach Wednesday via Instagram Live<\/strong><\/a>, Tablas Creek Vineyard<\/strong><\/a> provides an inside look into what is happening in the Paso Robles producer\u2019s vineyard and winery through interviews with staff members and celebrities.
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\nTolosa Winery<\/strong><\/a> in San Luis Obispo presents Technical Thursdays<\/strong><\/a> via Instagram Live or Facebook Live<\/strong><\/a> each week, where winemaker Frederic Delivert takes virtual guests to the vineyard and winery to explore their farming and production methods. Wednesdays through May 6, the winery will also host free Yoga Sessions<\/strong><\/a> with virtual vineyard views, finishing with a toast.
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\nFor updates on virtual events by region, see Anderson Valley Winegrowers<\/strong><\/a>, Mendocino Winegrowers<\/strong><\/a>, Sonoma Valley Wine<\/strong><\/a>, Sonoma Wine<\/strong><\/a>, Napa Valley Vintners<\/strong><\/a>, Visit Napa Valley<\/strong><\/a>, Lodi Wine<\/strong><\/a>, El Dorado Wines<\/strong><\/a>, Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association<\/strong><\/a>, Paso Robles Wine Country<\/strong><\/a>,<\/u> San Luis Obispo Coast Wine<\/strong><\/a>, Santa Barbara Vintners<\/strong><\/a> and Temecula Wines<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SAN FRANCISCO \u2014 With winery tasting rooms temporarily closed due to California\u2019s statewide shelter-in-place order, wine lovers are looking for … <\/p>\n

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