Mega Tonight Tasting at Pearson's Starts at 6:30pm

We have an all-star line-up of wineries with an array of their fantastic wines: We have for you tonight: Pete Stolpman the owner of Stolpman Vineyard; Ted Wynot the President of The Sorting Table; Peter Heitz, Winemaker of Turnbull Wine Cellars; and Leslie Coopersmith of Merry Edwards Wines.

For this evening only we are raffeling off some great prizes. Everyone that attends will receive a raffle ticket and for every $50 you spend during the tasting you will receive an additional raffle ticket. The next day we’ll draw five names and each person will have a chance to win a Magnum of Turnbull Estate Cabernet 2010, or Turnbull Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, or Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon Black Label signed by the Winemaker Peter Heitz. Or Stolman Syrah Hilltops 2011 signed by Pete Stopman.

This will be a great night. We hope to see you all here. Event starts promptly at 6:30 and ends at 8:30pm.
Thanks

Here's our lineup: 
Pete Stolpman, Owner, Stolpman Vineyard
Few understand the terroir of Santa Barbara as well as Pete Stolpman and none, I dare say, match his enthusiasm. Since Pete’s last visit he some huge large victories under his belt. 

In addition to the recent phenomenal press Stolpman Vineyard received in 2013, Pete married his beautiful bride Jessica in July and in October the Ballard Canyon AVA designation was made official! Stolpman continues to dominate Santa Barbara County along with his neighbors like Screaming Eagle, Sea Smoke and Jonata.

“Leading with youthful passion & dedication, Peter is partner of Stolpman Vineyards, with his parents, Tom & Marilyn.He manages the day to day happenings, all wholesale markets & coordinates Sashi, Ruben & the Tasting Room, inspiring the pursuit of extraordinary vineyard crafted wines. Pete spends most of his time traveling – introducing the world to Stolpman wines & uses the blog to share his stories and adventures.” 

Stolpman Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2013—new release
Stolpman Vineyard Syrah 2011
Stolpman Vineyard Originals Syrah 2010
Stolpman Vineyard Hilltops Syrah 2011—94 Points Stephen Tazer

Peter Heitz, Winemaker, Turnbull Wine Cellars 
This is the year of the bull, Turnbull that is. Last year under the guidance of Peter Heitz Turnbull Wine Cellars received their first 100 point score for a 2010 Cabernet. Tonight Heitz will present four of Turnbull Wine Cellars legendary 2010 Cabernets.

Turnbull, the family owned and operated winery and longtime hidden gem of Napa Valley's famed Oakville region, receives a perfect 100 points for its 2010 single vineyard cabernet sauvignon in the Wine Advocate by Robert Parker. Overall, four of Turnbull's current release wines scored 96 points or above in the latest issue of the Wine Advocate released on November 1, 2013

2010 Turnbull Wine Cellars Old Bull Red
2010 Turnbull Wine Cellars Estate Cabernet
2010 Turnbull Estate Cabernet Magnum
2010 Turnbull Wine Cellars Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon - 93+ points Wine Advocate
2010 Turnbull Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Black Label - 96 points Wine Advocate

Ted Wynot, President and CEO, The Sorting Table
The Sorting Table is an iconic Importer that represents some of the most amazing and sought-after wines in the world. Domaine Bernard Moreau, Domaine Dugat-Py, Domaine Dujac, Triennes, Domaine La Barroche, Castello di Ama, Collazzi, Poggio Antico and Seresin are among the fabulous producers that they represent in the US market.

Ted Wynot’s understanding of the wine industry as a whole and his enthusiasm for his producers is unparalleled. In addition to running The Sorting Table and visiting producers around the globe, Wynot is an avid chef, he’s a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, an amazing father to three young children and a master skier. His employer in the wine business was the Wine Spectator.

Borgoluce Prosecco Brut NV
Borgoluce Lampo Prosecco Brut NV
Saint Cyr Beaujolais 2010
Villa Collazzi Toscano Rosso IGT 2010- Jame Suckling 95 Points
Dauvergne Ranvier Luberon Gourmand 2012

Leslie Coopersmith of Merry Edwards Wines
Last year was quite a year for Merry Edwards. She was inducted into the Vintners Hall of Fame in the Napa Valley the same evening as Robert Parker and received the extremely prestigious Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional by the James Beard Foundation. The Wine Spectator recently wrote that Merry Edwards “consistently one of the best” and this is no surprise to those of us who follow her wine religiously from vintage to vintage.

The wines that we are pouring on Monday evening are extremely limited, each expressing unique terroir, and each stunning in its’ own way. There will be a small amount of wine to sell that evening and we’re hoping more wine should arrive by the end of March. Her Pinot Noir is always gorgeous and we are very excited to taste the four wines!

Merry Edwards Coopersmith Vineyards Pinot Noir 2011
Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Olivet Lane Pinot Noir 2011- Very Limited
Merry Edwards Russian River Pinot Noir 2011, Very Limited
Merry Edwards Sonoma Pinot Noir 2012—New Release