Petite Sirah

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Comment by Cheron on September 29, 2009 at 10:11am

Hey Jo, in gearing up for D&D, I've got the pre-notice up on my blog at http://www.apairitif.net/2009/09/its-almost-time.html :) This will be blasted out on facebook as well with the blogcast thingy. Yay for D&D!

Comment by Ray on March 17, 2009 at 5:55pm

Yes, please use the address for the winery:
49610 House Ranch Road
O'Neals, CA 93645

Thanks, R & T @ WWF

Comment by Jo Diaz on March 16, 2009 at 1:31pm

That's Ray and Tammy...

Comment by Jo Diaz on March 16, 2009 at 1:30pm

Hi, Ray,

Since you've got a wine brand, I can put you into the list who will be getting information about attending. Can I use your House Ranch Road address for print material? --jo

Comment by Ray on March 14, 2009 at 7:36pm

Please advise as to the protocol for participation in this event.
Thanks, Ray and Tammy
www.westbrookwinefarm.com

Comment by Jo Diaz on March 13, 2009 at 4:54pm

Head's Up...

The Seventh Annual Petite Sirah Symposium has moved to a new location.

On Tuesday, August 4, 2009 the Seventh Annual Petite Sirah Symposium for grape growers and winemakers has moved from Foppiano Vineyards to Concannon Vineyard in Livermore Valley.

This change in venue is very poignant, because Jim Concannon was the very first winemaker to varietally label Petite Sirah. It's very appropriate that the Petite Symposium has found this new home. Concannon Vineyard has just finalized an over $30 million renovation, with part of that project being dedicated to a new learning center. Because of Jim Concannon's contribution to the cultivar, he's recognized within the PS I Love You group as Petite Sirah's Godfather. This is such a perfect location and venue.

Each year, on behalf of Petite Sirah, this event gathers the best and the brightest Petite Sirah growers, winemakers, and producers. Topics traditionally include aspects of wine growing, wine making, and the marketing of Petite Sirah. Because this year's event is going to be held at a much larger venue, the program has been expanded to include a media PS tasting after lunch in Concannon's new barrel room. The Symposium is still going strong as it approaches its seventh year of fostering the best expression of this noble variety.

The day will include lunch, prior to the afternoon media event. This informal gathering of wine principles is also a highlight of the day, as growers and producers explore each others' Petite Sirahs.

For all of you wine writers, bloggers, or trade people who want to explore the depths of PS out there, you'll have about 40 winemakers all pouring their Petites for you, and another 40 wine growers, all available to talk with you about their passion... Petite Sirah. This is one event you don't want to miss. Just let me know that you're interested, and I'll send you more details. This is an incredible opportunity for anyone who wants to have so many winemakers and growers in one location for interviews and tastings, without any other distractions... Just one-on-one with many, many masters. It's win-win, or wine-wine... Whatever works for you!

Comment by Jo Diaz on February 16, 2009 at 8:58am

Chevron, it's that classic "Wine Country Casual," which is what you've written... (un)dressy... Whatever you're comfortable in. It's in an old US Navy Airplane hanger that was used for painting airplanes... Totally high ceilings, industrial with old riggings to elevate planes so one could paint underneath them (wish I had access to one to hang for the night about our heads)...No fuss and bring your appetite!

Comment by Jo Diaz on February 16, 2009 at 8:54am

That's an oversight hat you didn't get your tickets, Tom. I'll look into it, because they were supposed to have been sent way back when we first talked about you having them. There's going to be a will-call desk, before you enter the gate with your car, so stop at the entrance to this HUGE building, first, and your tickets will be waiting for you. (I'll go set them aside right now.)

Looking forward to seeing you, and trust you're going to have a Delicious evening! -- jo

Comment by tom merle on February 16, 2009 at 8:07am

Promoted D&D among my 700 member Bay Area Wine Socieety, and placed the listing on my site. I know several members registered. I didn't receive tix in the mail, so I'll just check in at the desk. Looking forward to another superb evening.

Comment by Cheron on February 16, 2009 at 7:23am

So Jo,

How (un)dressy is this shindig gonna be? Jeans? Khakis? Dressy?

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