Saturday, September 5, 2009
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
MacMurray Ranch, Healdsburg (Directions)
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.
Located in the Russian River Valley Appellation
Showcase: TASTE of Sonoma
Immerse yourself in the food and wine culture of Sonoma County at 30th annual Showcase: 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, Showcase: 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, Showcase: TASTE of Sonoma is an coveted ticket; get one before they sell out. Showcase: TASTE of Sonoma is hosted by MacMurray Ranch.
Grand Reserve Showcase: TASTE of Sonoma - NEW THIS YEAR!
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. You’ll have unlimited access to this very exclusive venue throughout the day, as featured wineries such as Pride Mountain Vineyards, Tandem Wines, Lancaster Estate, Kamen Estate Wines, Paul Hobbs Winery, Skipstone, Gary Farrell Vineyards and Winery, Amapola Creek Vineyards and Winery, Stonestreet Winery, Lambert Bridge Winery, Rodney Strong Vineyards and Vérité Winery will pour their very best wines exclusively for you.
Sonoma’s own Kate MacMurray, along with members of the Gallo Family, will welcome you into the very private and well-appointed MacMurray Lounge. Located in the lush backyard behind the historic home of late actor Fred MacMurray, this private area offers a casual-yet-elegant space for our Grand Reserve Ticket holders to unwind and recharge with special reserve wines, seasonal wine country cuisine and lively conversation with your generous hosts.
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.
Showcase: 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 all coordinated by Showcase: TASTE of Sonoma Chef Coordinator Sheana Davis. 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
Winery Participants:
Acorn Winery | Alderbrook Winery | Alexander Valley Vineyards |
Amphora Winery | Anaba Wines | Arrowood Vineyards and Winery |
Artiste Winery | Atmosphere Wines | B.R. Cohn Winery |
Balletto Vineyards | Bartholomew Park Winery | Benziger Family Winery |
Blackstone Winery | Blue Rock Vineyard | Bonneau Winery |
Buena Vista Carneros | Captûre Wines | Carica Wines |
Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery | Chateau Felice Winery | Chateau St. Jean |
Churchill Cellars | CLARBEC Wines | Cline Cellars |
Clos du Bois Wines | D & L Carinalli Vineyards | D'Argenzio Winery |
Dashe Cellars | Davis Bynum Winery | Deerfield Ranch Winery |
DeLoach Vineyards | deLorimier Winery | Duchamp Winery |
Dutcher Crossing Winery | Dutton Estate Winery | Dutton-Goldfield Winery |
Ehret Family Winery | Everett Ridge Vineyards & Winery | Fichtenberg Vineyards |
Foppiano Vineyards | Forth Vineyards & Winery | Francis Ford Coppola Winery |
Frei Brothers Reserve | Frick Winery | Gallo Family Vineyards |
Garden Creek Ranch Vineyards Winery | Gary Farrell Vineyards & Winery | Geyser Peak Winery |
GlenLyon Vineyards & Winery | Gundlach Bundschu Winery | Hanna Winery |
Hartford Family Winery | Haywood Winery | Hidden Ridge Vineyard |
Hook & Ladder Winery | Hop Kiln Winery/HK Generations | Inman Family Wines |
Inspiration Vineyards & Winery | Jacuzzi Family Vineyards | Jordan Vineyard & Winery |
Joseph Swan Vineyards | Kenwood Vineyards | Kokomo Winery |
Kunde Family Estate | La Crema Winery | Landmark Vineyards |
Ledson Winery & Vineyards | Little Vineyards Family Winery | MacMurray Ranch |
MacRostie Winery and Vineyards | Matanzas Creek Winery | Matrix Winery |
Mauritson Family Winery | Mayo Family Winery | Mazzocco Sonoma Winery |
Medlock Ames | Merriam Vineyards | Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estate |
Mill Creek Vineyards and Winery | Montemaggiore | Moon Mountain Vineyard |
Mulas Family Winery | Murphy-Goode Winery | Muscardini Cellars |
Mutt Lynch Winery | Papapietro Perry Winery | Pedroncelli Winery |
Pride Mountain Vineyards | Quivira Vineyards & Winery | Rancho Zabaco Winery |
Ridgeline Vineyards | Robert Hunter Winery | Robledo Family Winery |
Rodney Strong Vineyards | Roessler Cellars | Rued Winery |
Sapphire Hill Winery | Sausal Winery | Sbragia Family Vineyards |
Schug Carneros Estate Winery | Seghesio Family Vineyards | Silver Oak Cellars |
Sojourn Cellars | Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards | Souverain |
Spann Vineyards | St. Francis Winery & Vineyards | Stonestreet Winery |
Tandem Wines | Terlato Family Vineyards | Thomas George Estates |
Trecini Cellars | Ty Caton Vineyards |
Culinary Participants:
A La Heart Catering | American Lamb Board | Aioli Delicatessen |
Alexander Valley Vineyards | Artisan Bakers | Artisan Foie Gras |
Barn Diva | Bear Republic Brewery | Bellwether Farms |
Bistro 29 | Bistro Ralph | Bovolo |
Brasserie at the Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa | Bruno's on Fourth | Canvas Ranch |
Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar | Chef Jameson Miller | Clover Stornetta |
Cyrus Restaurant | DaVero Farm and Winery | Delice de la Vallee |
De Loach Vineyards | Depot Hotel | Diavola Pizzeria |
Dona Lisa Olive Oil | Dry Creek Olive Company | El Dorado Kitchen |
Emmy's Spaghetti Shack | ESTATE | Farm Trails |
Feast Catering | Fork and Shovel | Hana Japanese Restaurant |
Healdsburg Cheese Shop | Hopmonk Tavern | Jack & Tony's Restaurant & Whiskey Bar |
Jackson's Bar & Oven | Jimtown Store | Joel Baecker Catering |
John Ash & Co. | Kendall-Jackson Winery | Lagunitas Brewing Company |
LaLoo's Goat's Milk Ice Cream | Manzanita Restaurant | |
Marin French Cheese Company | Maya Restaurant | Mosaic Restaurant & Wine Lounge |
Nectar Restaurant & Lounge | Pacific Market | Party Master USA home of Blazing Saddles Catering |
Petaluma Coffee and Tea | Patisserie Angelica | Peloton Catering |
Pizza Politana | Ramekins | Relish Culinary Adventures |
Redwood Hill Farm | Restaurant Mirepoix | Rocket Catering |
Rosso Pizzeria and Wine Bar | Saint Rose Restaurant | Sante at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn |
Santi Restaurant | Sassafras Restaurant & Bar | Savvy Productions & Events |
Screaming Mimi's Ice Cream | Sea Ranch Lodge | Simi Winery |
Sonoma County Mycological Association | Sonoma Direct Butcher Shop | Sonoma Land Trust |
Sonoma Organics | Sonoma Springs Brewing Company | St. Francis Winery & Vineyards |
Stark's Steakhouse | Stone Edge Farm | Syrah Bistro |
Taylor Maid Farms | The Bay View Restaurant & Lounge | The Cheese Shop |
The Epicurean Connection | the girl and the fig | The Olive Press |
Third Street Aleworks BrewPub | Traverso’s | Wild Thyme Events & Catering |
Willie Bird Turkey | Zazu Restaurant & Farm |
The Gloria Ferrer Bubble Lounge
Please join us for a glass of bubbly in the Gloria Ferrer Bubble Lounge! Cindy Friedman, Gloria Ferrer Caves and Vineyard's Certified Wine Educator 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.
The Gourmet Kitchen: 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.
Seminar Topics Include:
BEYOND THE MAINSTREAM: Discovering Interesting and Out of the Ordinary Wines with Wine Spectator
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | SOLD OUT
There's a whole world full of fascinating and often-overlooked varietals, regions and wine techniques. Gloria Maroti Frazee, Wine Spectator Director of Video and Education, presents a master class in wine discovery that makes every day a wine adventure.
SONOMA: Through a Rosé Colored Glass
12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. | SOLD OUT
Rosé is not the simple pink drink you may think! With so many different varietal Rosés to choose from, selecting your favorites can be as complex as some of these wines. Join Sonoma’s superstar Sommelier Chris Sawyer for this enlightening exploration of Rosés by many other names. Discovering the truth about this wine will leave your palate tickled pink.
REIGN OF TERROIR: Sonoma's Regal Pinot Noirs
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | SOLD OUT
Sonoma’s rich and diverse growing regions are responsible for an unprecedented array of world class Pinot Noirs, each with a completely unique set of characteristics derived from its own terroir. Join some of Sonoma’s top Pinot Noir producers for an intriguing tasting that compares a selection of these evocative wines from Sonoma’s most renowned growing regions, each one an ultimate example of the incredible Pinot Noir for which Sonoma’s vineyards are known: Carneros, Sonoma Coast, Green Valley and the Russian River Valley.
EXTREME WINEGROWING: Growing Grapes and Making Wines in Extreme Locations
1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | SOLD OUT
Making great wine even in the most genteel conditions can be daunting. Winemakers must deal with steel hillsides, rocky terrain, high altitudes and punishing heat - all in a day's work. Come taste the fruits of their labor and learn why they chose the road less traveled.
OLD VINE ZINFANDEL: Sonoma's History, Sip by Sip
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | SOLD OUT
Sonoma’s gnarled old vines represent much more than photogenic backdrop for a picture postcard. These vines have survived for decades – some for more than a century – and the resulting wines exhibit depth of character and powerful flavors far and beyond the young vine Zins you may be used to. Join one of our Sommelier Guides on a taste tour of some of Sonoma’s most venerable Old Vine Zins from the region's top producers. Warning: Purple teeth – and lots of smiling -- may occur.
HISTORY OF MACMURRAY RANCH: With Kate MacMurray
3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | SOLD OUT
Join Kate MacMurray, daughter of late actor Fred MacMurray to learn the history of this beautiful property. For her father Hollywood was work, but this magnificent ranch was his home.
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.
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
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.