Saturday, September 4, 2010
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
MacMurray Ranch, Healdsburg
(Directions)
New this year - transportation offered from Sonoma & Santa Rosa! See details below.
General Admission tickets are $150 per person. Visa Signature Cardholders receive a special price of $95 per person. Grand Reserve tickets are $195 per person. Tickets are non-refundable.
Online ticket sales end Friday, September 3 at 5:00 pm. Tickets will be available at the door of the event for $160 General Admission per person and $105 per person for guests who use their Visa Signature card.
Located in the Russian River Valley Appellation
Taste of Sonoma
Immerse yourself in the food and wine culture of Sonoma County at 31st annual Taste of Sonoma event. Kate MacMurray invites you to enjoy an afternoon of strolling through the historic MacMurray Ranch property while sipping and savoring the very best of Sonoma County’s rich wines and delectable cuisine.
With more than 150 wineries pouring thousands of wines, and over 60 local chefs whipping up divine pairings, Taste of Sonoma delivers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for oenophiles and foodies alike. Informative and entertaining wine seminars, lively cooking demonstrations, get-your-boots-dirty vineyard tours and so much more make for an enchanting afternoon enjoying the best of Sonoma County living.
Named one of the 10 Best Wine and Food Events in the United States by Celebrated Living magazine, Taste of Sonoma is an coveted ticket; get one before they sell out. Taste of Sonoma is hosted by MacMurray Ranch.
Grand Reserve Taste of Sonoma
Our Grand Reserve option is the hottest ticket in town. An extremely limited number of Grand Reserve Tickets are available and they are guaranteed to sell out fast.
Grand Reserve Ticket holders receive additional privileges throughout the event and access to exclusive venues that will feature rare wines, gracious hospitality and special behind-the-scenes benefits.
Step into the luxurious Club Reserve where you will have the opportunity to taste some of Sonoma’s most sought after wines . The winemakers and owners of Sonoma’s iconic wineries will sample their limited production, reserve and award-winning wines from large format bottles and will be on hand for you to taste and ask questions one-on-one.
A limited number of Grand Reserve Tickets are available to an exclusive selection of guests who seek a more elevated Sonoma experience during this unforgettable celebration of wine and food. Don’t wait. Reserve your tickets today.
Taste of Sonoma Highlights
The Sonoma County Appellation Grand Wine & Food Tasting
Sip and sample world class wines from the most diverse wine region in the world paired with seasonal local foods prepared by experienced chefs. It’s an afternoon spent with like-minded epicures, sharing in the abundance of Sonoma County. Alexander Valley | Bennett Valley | Sonoma Carneros | Chalk Hill | Dry Creek Valley | Green Valley | Knights Valley | Rockpile | Russian River Valley | Sonoma Coast | Sonoma Mountain | Sonoma Valley
The Bubble Lounge
Please join us for a glass of bubbly in the Gloria Ferrer Bubble Lounge! Cindy Friedman, Gloria Ferrer Caves and Vineyard's Consumer Marketing Manager and Certified Wine Professional (CWP) will be showcasing their sparkling wines perfectly paired with unique food pairings. Don't miss out!
The Crushpad - Experience the Sonoma County Harvest
At Crushpad, guests are invited throughout the day to join local Sonoma winemakers and growers to taste, touch, listen and learn about the grapes grown in Sonoma's diverse vineyards and AVA's. Featuring tastings of freshly picked winegrapes, a demonstration of basket pressing (and a taste of the results), and topped off with a sample of a finished bottle from the highlighted vineyard, Crushpad is a unique opportunity to engage with the Sonoma Wine community, from grape to glass. Presented by the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission.
Steel Chef Competition and Cooking Demonstrations
Iron Chef quivers at the sight of Sonoma's top brass in the Sonoma Steel Chef Competition. Watch Sonoma County's best chefs face off for a fast paced, fun and educational competition for the coveted title of Sonoma County's Chef of Steel. Learn to flip, dip, chop and whip like the pros in the demonstration kitchen, where throughout the day Sonoma's top chefs share the tricks of the trade. New recipes, techniques and innovative ways to flavor your food are just some of the tasty topics on display.
Wine TALK in the Wine Barn
ADDITIONAL ACCESS: You may choose to sign-up for one of the complimentary wine seminars being offered below. However, please note - seminar attendance does require advance booking. Seating is limited and subject to availability.
Attend Wine TALK and increase your wine IQ through informative wine seminars, lively panel discussions, and focused tastings with renowned winemakers from throughout Sonoma County.
Sonoma County Marketplace
Sonoma County chefs have access to the seasonal abundance of the most fertile foodshed anywhere in the world, often grown and provided by small, local family farms. At the Sonoma County Marketplace, get a glimpse of the high-quality, artisanal ingredients local chefs and diners enjoy every day, and acquire for your own home pantry. Be sure to explore the new sustainable and organic area, and learn how you can incorporate a little "green" into your everyday routine.
Sonoma's Sommelier Stars Wine and Food Tasting Tours
Sonoma's own celebrity sommelier Christopher Sawyer has invited an all-star team of nationally acclaimed sommeliers to act as your "tasting tour guides” as they lead you on a 30-minute guided tasting tour through the Grand Tasting Tents. Discover hidden gems, try new varities, or just get an expert opinion on what to drink now! Registration taken the day of the event.
TASTE 2.0
TASTE 2.0: Facebook, Twitter, Snooth & More!Showcase: TASTE of Sonoma has joined the social networking nation by adding eight computer terminals where you can upload videos, photos and your own personal sip-by-sip of the events as they unfold. Or, log in to Snooth.com to provide your up-to-the-minute reviews of the wines you’ve tasted. Look for the crews with FlipVideos cruising through the event recording seminars, demos and tastings that will be uploaded to the Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Facebook and Twitter pages. Let your friends know how lucky you are to be here. Taste, type and text your experiences all day long!
A Self Guided Walk Around Retrospective
Legacy of the Land: 150 Years on a Russian River Valley Ranch
Experience the living history of MacMurray Ranch through a never-before-seen exhibition from the MacMurray family archives detailing ranch life from the late 19th Century to today. The exhibit is displayed in the oldest structure on the ranch, called the Prune Shed in reference to the principal Russian River Valley cash crop of the early 1900s. From subsistence farming to elite Pinot Noir, the history of MacMurray Ranch tells a story of Sonoma County agriculture from the 1850s to the 21st Century. Join us in experiencing this exhibition while enjoying MacMurray Ranch Wines.
Silent Auction
Be sure to bid high and bid often at the Showcase: TASTE of Sonoma Silent Auction and Big Bottle Bid benefiting the Redwood Empire Food Bank. It's your chance to take home prized bottles from our winemakers cellars, one-of-a-kind etched bottles, and other terrific trips and packages.
Directions
MacMurray Ranch
9015 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448
Please Note: The Bay Bridge will be closed Labor Day Weekend, account for additional time on the Golden Gate Bridge.
From Highway 101 heading North take the River Road/Guerneville exit. Come to the stop light and turn LEFT going over the freeway. Travel approximately 6 miles then RIGHT onto Wohler Road. Stay on Wohler Road; cross over narrow bridge. Turn RIGHT onto Westside Road. Follow Westside Road for about ¾ mile. The entrance to MacMurray Ranch is on the LEFT side of the road.
From Highway 101 heading South take the Westside Road exit (in Healdsburg). Take a RIGHT onto Westside Road heading west. Stay on Westside Road for approximately 15 minutes to the MacMurray Ranch. The entrance to MacMurray Ranch is on the RIGHT side of the road.
Transportation Offered - Brand New This Year!
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend is offering ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORTATION to Taste of Sonoma on Saturday, September 4, 2010.
Take advantage of this opportunity to taste ALL of the amazing wine and delicious food offered onsite at MacMurray Ranch without the worry of finding a designated driver. Avoid parking delays and walk directly into the event and enjoy the event to the FULLEST!Save yourself time, give your GPS a break and let Pure Luxury Transportation do the rest.
Round-trip shuttle transportation will be offered from the Hilton Sonoma Wine Country and the Vintners Inn in Santa Rosa and from the Lodge at Sonoma and the Fairmont Mission Inn and Spa (hotel guests only) in SonomaRound-trip cost is $15 per person for Santa Rosa locations and $20 per person for Sonoma locations
Contact Pure Luxury Transportation at SWCWshuttle@pureluxury.com to reserve your seats and confirm your pick up and departure times.We care about your safety ~ Book your transportation Today!
In addition to the Showcase: TASTE of Sonoma shuttles, we have Healdsburg Taxi Cab and Santa Rosa Taxi Cab that are offering a 20% discount to all SWCW ticket holders when mentioning Taste of Sonoma.
Healdsburg Taxi Cab, (707) 433-7088
Santa Rosa Taxi, (707) 206-2006 or (707) 579-1212