Renowned Winemakers and Growers to Pour Rare Gems at Master
Class and Grand Tasting Hosted By Prominent Wine Authority Antonio
Galloni
SONOMA,
Calif., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The
Moon Mountain District Winegrowers Association (MMDWGA) is excited
to reveal the full lineup of wineries and vintners that will be
participating in its popular Reach for the Moon! master class and
grand tasting on Saturday, June 1,
2024 at Louis M. Martini Winery's historic Monte Rosso
Vineyard. Hosted by prominent wine authority and Vinous founder
Antonio Galloni, Reach for the Moon!
is a unique opportunity to meet and taste with the Moon Mountain
District's renowned winemakers and growers and to explore some of
California's finest mountain grown
and sustainable wines.
"We are thrilled to welcome back our highly
successful Reach for the Moon! event and for the opportunity to
introduce the Moon Mountain District and its unique wines."
Launched in 2023, Reach for the Moon! is a celebration of the
Moon Mountain District's pioneering sustainable farming practices
and commitment of the AVA's winemakers to craft the highest quality
wines grown from the region's volcanic soils . Expanding upon last
year's sold out event, the second annual Reach for the Moon! master
class will feature prominent winery panelists sharing an exclusive
first look at the highly anticipated 2023 vintage from barrel, plus
a rare chance to taste 2013 library vintages of the same wines.
Members who will be presenting include: Erich Bradley of Repris Wines, Mark Herold of Kamen Estate, Mark Williams of Louis
M. Martini, Massimo
Monticelli of BRION, Jeff
Baker and Alejandro Zimman of
Stone Edge Farm Estate Vineyards & Winery, Morgan
Twain-Peterson of Bedrock Wine Co., and Phil Coturri of Winery Sixteen 600 and
Enterprise Vineyards.
Renowned wine authority and critic Antonio Galloni will guide this year's master
class, which will focus on rare and collectible Moon Mountain
District Cabernet Sauvignons from the AVA's celebrated sites.
Recognized as some of Northern
California's premier vineyards, they are featured on Vinous'
groundbreaking map of the region. Master Class participants will
enjoy a private tour of either the Monte Rosso Vineyard or
Moon Mountain Vineyard, which are
featured on the Vinous map.
"I have been incredibly fortunate to have a front-row seat to
the Moon Mountain District's evolution from a loose collection of
vineyards to one of California's
most dynamic and fascinating AVAs," noted Galloni. "I am delighted
to return to Reach for the Moon! as we continue to explore the
nuances that inform the world-class wines being made in the Moon
Mountain District AVA."
The Moon Mountain District is one of California's crown jewels for growing high
quality grapes and artisanal wines recognized for their intense and
concentrated flavors and strong, integrated tannins. The AVA was
officially recognized in 2013, but it has a long and incredibly
rich history of grape growing that goes back nearly 140 years. The
District's winegrowers are committed to producing the finest wines
possible, using the highest levels of sustainable farming methods
including organic, biodynamic and regenerative agriculture. Today,
the Moon Mountain District has one of the highest percentages of
organic vineyards of any AVA in California.
Reach for the Moon! tickets are now available for purchase at
http://www.moonmountaindistrict.org, and include two options to
discover the winemaking behind Moon Mountain District's small
production, terroir-driven wines. Full Pass Tickets are
$400 per person and include a seat at
the Master Class as well as access to the Grand Tasting, beginning
at 9:00 am. Grand Tasting tickets are
$250 per person and include access to
the Grand Tasting at Monte Rosso Vineyard, beginning at
12 pm. The Grand Tasting will feature
more than two dozen of the Association's winery members pouring
their wines alongside delicious bites showcasing the bounty of
Sonoma. Wineries presenting their
Moon Mountain District wines include Bedrock Wine Co., Biale
Vineyards, B. Wise Vineyards, DiCostanzo Wines, Far Mountain Wines,
Gagnon-Kennedy Vineyards, Gail
Wines, Hanzell Vineyards, Hill of Tara Wines, Kamen Estate Wines, Kistler
Vineyards, Korbin Kameron,
LaRue Wines, Lambert Bridge Winery,
Lasseter Family Winery, Liquid Sky Wines, Louis M. Martini, Muscardini Cellars, Pangloss
Cellars, Repris Wines, Sojourn Cellars, Stone Edge Farm Estate
Vineyards & Winery, Ty Caton Vineyards and Winery Sixteen 600.
The MMDWGA is also partnering with the Sonoma Valley Mentoring
Alliance for this year's event.
"We are thrilled to welcome back our highly successful Reach for
the Moon! event and for the opportunity to introduce the Moon
Mountain District and its unique wines," said Erich Bradley of Repris Wines and Pangloss
Cellars. "The region's diverse volcanic terroir, marked by
countless canyons, ridges and escarpments create a variety of
exposures that you won't find on the valley floor. This mix of
different aspects and microclimates sets our region apart and
allows us to showcase the unique terroir on multiple levels."
Located on the western side of the Mayacamas Mountains in
Sonoma, the Moon Mountain District
is geologically distinct as it's entirely made up of volcanic soils
that are well-draining and gravelly. The shallow, rocky soils and
elevations ranging from 400 feet to 2,000 feet stress the vines
resulting in low yields of exceptional grapes that produce elegant,
age worthy wines of distinction. Home to some of Northern California's premier vineyards, the
Moon Mountain District is renowned for its age-worthy Cabernet
Sauvignons, old-vine Zinfandel and stunning Pinot Noirs, as well as
exceptional Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Throughout the weekend, Moon Mountain District members will host
their own exclusive gatherings and special tastings. For additional
information on the events as well as to learn more about the
growers and wineries within the Moon Mountain District Winegrowers
Association, please visit the website at
http://www.moonmountaindistrict.org.
About Moon Mountain District Winegrowers Association
Moon Mountain District Winegrowers Association (MMDWGA) is a
nonprofit trade association committed to representing and promoting
grape growers and wine-related businesses in the District. The
Association is responsible for the appellation's 2013 AVA
distinction. MMDWGA's leadership board and its membership include
some of the most experienced and respected viticulturists in the
industry today. The Moon Mountain District represents over 140
years of independent minded realists who yet remain capable of
pursuing what some would consider impractical dreams.
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