LIVE BLOG: Upcoming Virtual Wine Events Worth Checking Out
A TVP Guide to Upcoming Virtual Wine Events
In the absence of tasting rooms, walk-around tastings and other events due to the Coronavirus pandemic, winemakers, sommeliers and educators are leveraging platforms such as Zoom and Instagram Live to bring virtual wine experiences to consumers stuck at home.
This live blog will provide a running, curated list of virtual wine events being hosted across the wine industry.
Hosting a wine event you would like added to this list? Please email us at nelson@vintnerproject.com
Friday, April 10
Virtual Panel Discussion
Who: Seavey Vineyard, Westwood Estate and Roy Estate Winery
When: 6:00PM EST
Where: Zoom – Click here to join.
About: Join three members of the @AtelierMelka group for a virtual happy hour & panel discussion as they chat about everything from vine to bottle and learn why these small-production wineries are dedicated to making world-class wine.
Thursday, April 9
Winemaker Roundtable Virtual Tasting Series
Who: Ridge Vineyards
When: 7:00PM EST
Where: Zoom – Click here to register.
About: Join the winemaking team at Ridge Vineyards as they taste and talk about their 2019 Monte Bello Assemblage and individual components. Purchase the wine in advance to taste along, or simply open one from your cellar and join in on the conversation.
#TasteWithKaren
Who: Karen MacNeil
When: 7:00PM EST
Where: Instagram @karenmacneilco
About: Join Karen MacNeil and Louis M. Martini’s winemaker Michael Eddy as they discuss what makes a cabernet age for decades and get more and more beautiful.
Monday, April 6
Virtual Tasting – Dark Matter Howell Mountain Zinfandel
Who: Angelina Mondavi
Where: Zoom Meeting (Meeting ID: 203 145 757; Password: 079458)
About: Join Angelina Mondavi for a virtual tasting of Dark Matter Howell Mountain Zinfandel. Dark Matter wines, first released in 2011 with their 2006 Zinfandel, is a collaboration between the four Mondavi sisters of the Peter Mondavi Sr. Family.
Sunday, April 5
Sunday Brunch
Who: Nicole Muscari, Vintner Project contributor & founder of The Chelsea Wine Society
When: 3:30PM EST
Where: Instagram @GrapeChic
About: In this weekly series, Nicole picks a grape or region to discuss over brunch. The topic for this week: Grower Champagne! Nicole will be joined by special guest Nicolas Rainon from @champagne_henriet_bazin. Pour yourself a glass of your favorite bubbles and join Nicole and Nicolas for a fun and informative afternoon. Follow Nicole on instagram @GrapeChic for more information.
Saturday, April 4
A Night In with Justin Baldwin: Virtual Wine Tasting
Who: JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
When: 8:00PM EST
Where: Instagram Live @justinwine
About: Join Founder of JUSTIN Vineyards and Winery, Justin Baldwin for a one-hour tasting of his favorite wines! Justin’s planning on pouring JUSTIFICATION, ISOSCELES and JUSTIN Viognier—three of his favorites. The hour will be a great way for JUSTIN fans to chat directly with their founder and hear the stories that are legendary around the winery about where they came from and why they make the wine that they do.
Friday, April 3
Virtual Wine Tasting with Cornel & Dawie
Who: Bonobo Winery
When: 6:00 PM EST
Where: Zoom – Wine purchase required to receive code. Click here to order.
About: Join the winemaking team of Cornel & Dawie at Bonobo Winery as they taste through Bonobo’s 2019 Pinot Gris, 2019 Rosé and 2018 Pinot Noir. If you want to take part in the tasting, you’ll need a Zoom code. Buy any two bottles of wine at full price and the code will be provided to you. The winery is also offering $15 flat rate shipping to any state. Wine club members will receive the Zoom code automatically.
Thursday, April 2
Virtual Tasting Seminar with Molly Hill
Who: Sequoia Grove Winery
When: 5:00 PM EST
Where: Instagram Live @sequoiagrove
About: Join Sequoia Grove winemaker, Molly Hill for a virtual tasting of Sequoia Grove’s Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wednesday, April 1
IG Live Wine Tasting with Inglenook
Who: Jaclyn Misch, Founder of Tasting Grapes LLC
When: 7:30 PM EST
Where: Instagram Live @tasting_grapes
About: Join Jaclyn Misch and Associate Winemaker, Chris Phelps at Inglenook in Napa Valley as they taste through four wines from this iconic Napa producer.
Tuesday, March 31
IG Live with Château Fourcas Dupré
Who: Jeff Harding, Wine Director at Waverly Inn
When: 10:00 AM EST
Where: Instagram Live @jeffharding
About: Join Jeff Harding as he chats live with Lucas Leclercq, winemaker at Château Fourcas Dupré in Bordeaux, France.
Monday, March 30
IG Live with Château Climens
Who: Jeff Harding, Wine Director at Waverly Inn
When: 10:00 AM EST
Where: Instagram Live @jeffharding
About: Join Jeff Harding as he chats live with Bordeaux powerhouse, Bérénice Lurton, proprietor and winemaker at Château Climens in Barsac, France.
Virtual Wine Tasting with Winemaker Stéphane Vivier
Who: Long Meadow Ranch
When: 5:30 PM EST & 8:30 PM EST
Where: Instagram Live @longmeadowranch
About: Join Anderson Valley winemaker, Stéphane Vivier and Jess Meisel for a virtual wine tasting. They will feature three Long Meadow Ranch wines – 2018 Rosé of Pinot Noir, 2016 Pinot Noir and 2016 Chardonnay from their Anderson Valley vineyards.
Sunday, March 29
Sunday Brunch
Who: Nicole Muscari, Vintner Project contributor & founder of The Chelsea Wine Society
When: 3:30PM EST
Where: Instagram @GrapeChic
About: In this weekly series, Nicole picks a grape or region to discuss over brunch. The topic for this week: Provençal Rosé! Pour yourself a glass of your favorite Rosé and join Nicole and The Chelsea Wine Society for a fun and informative afternoon. Follow Nicole on instagram @GrapeChic for more information.
Saturday, March 28
Virtual Happy Hour
Who: Toca Madera Winery
When: 5:00PM EST
Where: Instagram @tocamaderawinery
About: Open up your Toca Madera wines and sip along to their Instagram live stream as their winemaker Shayne Vetter answers your questions and describes the process behind creating the award winning wines you’ll be tasting! Use promo code: TMHH2020 for 20% off all wines.
Virtual Tasting from our Cellar
Who: Vineyard 7 & 8
When: 6:00PM EST
Where: Instagram @v7and8
About: Join Estate Director/Associate Winemaker, Wesley Steffens for a “Virtual Tasting from our Cellar.” Wesley will be pulling some Chardonnay from the library and answering questions live. No matter what, grab whatever wine you’d like and enjoy an afternoon with Wesley and Vineyard 7 & 8.
#WineTV
Who: McClain Cellars
When: 10:00PM EST
Where: Free wine webinar – Click here to register
About: Join Jason McClain of McClain Cellars for a virtual wine tasting session, exciting motivational moments and much more. All you need to enjoy this amazing moment is a glass of McClain Cellars in your hand and a true desire to “hang out” and have fun.”
Friday, March 27
Rajat Parr Live Chat with Domaine Chapel
Who: Domaine Chapel & Rajat Parr
When: 4:30PM EST
Where: Instagram @rajparrwines
About: Crack open a bottle of Beaujolais and join Domaine Chapel on March 27th, while they chat live with @rajparrwines . They’ll be opening some 2014s and discussing changes in the region in the last several vintages.
DRINKWELL: A Virtual Tasting Series
Who: Walsh Family Wines
When: 5:00PM EST
Where: Facebook @WalshFamilyWine
About: A series of virtual wine tastings hosted by Walsh Family Wine with producers, importers, growers and other industry professionals connected to the wines being featured. Learn a bit about interesting wines and have fun in a virtual group setting.
Virtual Riesling Flight
Who: Weis Vineyards
When: 6:00PM EST
Where: Facebook @WeisVineyards
About: Peter & Ashlee Weis of Weis Vineyards in Hammondsport, NY will be hosting a virtual tasting of their hand-crafted, German style Rieslings.