The Court of Master Sommelier, Americas Introductory Course & Examination is the first of four steps required to become a Master Sommelier.
Purchased by Michael Polenske in 2003, Blackbird Vineyards (a former walnut orchard first planted with 5,717 Merlot vines in 1997) is now an ultra premium label in its own right. Fittingly, the word 'Merlot' is French patois for 'little blackbird.'
In 1979 Scott developed an ambitious winery plan for the Santino family. As Winemaker and General Manager of Santino Winery, Scott is credited with placing Amador County firmly on the California wine map.
TALKING FOOD AT 1900 is a 3-part series at 1900 aimed to engage, challenge and educate on a variety of topics in the food world.
For our second event in the series we are ecstatic to welcome Chef Sarah Steffan, Garden Master, Mike Washburn, and Master Gardener, John Coykendall from BLACKBERRY FARM. Together we will learn about the art saving seeds, cooking with heirloom ingredients, and the importance of preserving traditional farming techniques and uses.
For our Spring WITH LOVE dinner, we celebrate the marvelous Gascony region of southwest France, home to the lovely vineyards of Armagnac - France’s rare centuries-old brandy dating back to the late-13th century.
