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OCTOBER 2020 - ISSUE #95

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Harvesting Grapes in the Petaluma Gap
Photo Courtesy of Cline Cellars
THE PETALUMA GAP WINEGROWERS ALLIANCE promotes growers, vintners and
the distinctive wines crafted from grapes grown in the wind-driven AVA.
EVENTS
October 14, 5 PM - Cline Cellars Virtual Wine Tasting with Charlie Tsegeletos, plus next generation vintners, Megan and Hilary Cline

April 4-11, 2021. Petaluma Gap Winegrowers host Melodies of the Danube Wine Cruise, with Cline Cellars, Thirty-Seven Wines and Trombetta Family.
Visit our winery members' websites for
additional events throughout the year.
NEWS
A Guide to California's Petaluma Gap Wine Appellation, article by Mary Stock in The Manual, featuring Keller Estate and Sangiacomo Vineyards

Sangiacomo Wines Release 2018 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Roberts Road Vineyard, read the press release in Wine Industry Advisor
Tasting at Keller Estate
Evan Pontoriero
Co-Owner & Winemaker, Fogline Vineyards
SPOTLIGHT
Evan Pontoriero grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania in an Italian family. His grandmother made "way too much" incredible, homemade food and his grandfather made wine. He loved to smell the fermenting wines. One year, while helping a friend with harvest, he had a "Ratatouille moment." Read how Evan transitioned from creating animation and special effects in the film industry to crafting award-winning wines made from Petaluma Gap grapes. Here's his story.
90+ PT CLUB
Dutton-Goldfield 2018 Chileno Valley Vineyard Riesling, 92 Points & Editor's Choice, Wine Enthusiast

Ernest Vineyards 2018 Grand Vent Vineyard "The Wrangler" Pinot Noir, 93 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Keller Estate 2018 Casa label Pinot Noir, 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast and Gold Medal, Sunset Competition

Sangiacomo Wines 2018 Roberts Road Chardonnay, Gold Medal, Sonoma County Harvest Fair

Thirty-Seven Wines 2018 Chardonnay Reserve, Gold Medal, Sonoma County Harvest Fair

Thirty-Seven Wines 2018 Grenache, Gold Medal, Sonoma County Harvest Fair

Thirty-Seven Wines 2018 Syrah, Gold Medal, Sonoma County Harvest Fair

EDUCATION
The Problem with Clear Glass Wine Bottles, according to Dan Berger, Napa Valley Register

How to Create the Perfect Wine Cellar in Your Home by Evan Dunn for Porch Pro Network

How to Apply for the Sonoma County Agricultural Support and Protection (ASAP) Matching Grant Program, for those who have been directly impacted by COVID-19

Genetic Markers are the Future of Viticulture, article by Lee Allen on new research from Cornell that will make it easier to develop better grapevines.

SVB's State of the Wine Industry Survey launches on October 6. Complete the 12-minute survey and contribute to industry planning for 2021.

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