VASCM: Pinot Paradise: Technical Session on Minerality with Josh Jensen, Calera and Dr. James Kennedy, UC Fresno

[Mary Lindsay]

Pinot Paradise this year will be a 3-day event, from March 22-24. The 
program has been expanded, and includes a couple of winemaker dinners. 
Tickets are now on sale on the SCMWA website at www.scmwa.com.

Of particular interest to our growers should be the Technical Session on 
Minerality on Friday afternoon. We often talk about minerality as a 
characteristic of our Santa Cruz Mts. wines. The session will explore 
the influences of terroir and chemistry that create this characteristic, 
and what it is, including the debate surrounding its existence.

The keynote speakers are:
-  Dr. James Kennedy, Ph.D., Professor, Chair and Director of the 
Department of Viticulture and Enology, University of California, Fresno. 
Dr. Kennedy will explore the chemistry and identifiable markers found in 
wines that are generally recognized for their expression of minerality.
-Josh Jensen, founder and proprietor of Calera Wine Company, who will 
share his perspective on terroir and his story in creating Pinot Noir 
known for its minerality.

As well, the program will include a panel of winemakers discussing 
minerality and tasting their Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noirs, including 
Duncan Meyers of Arnot Roberts; Bradley Brown of Big Basin Vineyards; 
Nathan Kandler of Thomas Fogarty Winery and Vineyards; and Jim Schultze 
of Windy Oaks Estate Vineyards and Winery. This panel will be moderated 
by David Glancy, Master Sommelier, and founder of the San Francisco Wine 
School.

*What:*2013 Pinot Paradise Technical Session: /"Minerality: Taste and 
Terroir"/

*When:*Friday, March 22, 100 to 4:00pm

*Where:*Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA **

*Tickets:*$65.00, available from the SCMWA at www.scmwa.com 
<http://www.scmwa.com/>**

**

The /Technical Session/ is followed by a VIP 'Meet the Winemaker' 
reception, 4:00-6:00pm. An /Ultimate Winemakers Dinner/ follows in the 
evening, 7:00-9:00pm, with a live food pairing demonstration by Mountain 
Winery's Executive Chef, David Sidoti. Dinner tickets are $125.00.

On Saturday, March 23:

- Pathway to Pinot Paradise - a self-guided tour and tasting at the 
wineries

- Winemaker Dinner in the evening, at Shadowbrook in Capitola


On Sunday, March 24:

- The Grand Cruz Tasting, at Villa Ragusa in Campbell.


So check out the website, and get your tickets before these events sell 
out.


Mary Lindsay
Muns Vineyard
VASCM
408-234-2079 (cell)
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