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Beckmen Vineyards, Bridlewood Estate Winery, Domaine De La Terre Rouge, Spencer Roloson Winery, Stolpman Vineyards, Waterbrook Winery and Zaca Mesa Winery

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Check In Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
555 McMurray Rd., Buellton, CA 93427
805.688.1000; www.santaynezhotels.com
Complimentary accommodations
6:30 p.m. Depart Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
6:45 p.m. Welcome Reception
Beckmen Vineyards, 2065 Ballard Canyon Rd.
Los Olivos, CA 805.688.8664; www.beckmenvineyards.com

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

8:00 A.M. Breakfast/Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
8:45 A.M. Overview Of Event Schedule & State Of The Grape Presentation:
Joe Spellman, Chairman Of The Court Of Master Sommeliers, American Chapter
9:30 A.M. Depart/Zaca Mesa Winery
Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards, 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd.
Los Olivos, CA 805.688.9339; www.ZacaMesa.com
10:00 A.M.
Practices
Morning Panel Seminar On Syrah In The Vineyard: Best Viticultural Practices
Winemakers: David Hopkins, Steve Beckmen, Bill Easton, Sam Spencer, Sashi Moorman, John Freeman and Brook Williams/Eric Mohseni
11:45 A.M. Alfresco Lunch/Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards
1:00 P.M. Break/Return To Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
2:00 P.M. Depart Hotel/Bridlewood Estate Winery
3555 Roblar Ave, Santa Ynez, CA 805.688.9000; www.Bridlewoodwinery.com
2:30 P.M. Afternoon Panel Seminar On: The Influence Of Terroir On Syrah
Winemakers: David Hopkins, Steve Beckmen, Bill Easton, Sam Spencer, Sashi Moorman, John Freeman and Brook Williams/Eric Mohseni
4:30 P.M. Summary Session: Led By Joe Spellman, Chairman Of The Court Of Master Sommeliers, American Chapter
5:30 P.M Grand Tasting
7:00 P.M Reception & Closing Dinner
9:30 P.M. Depart For Santa Ynez Valley Marriott

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
Media Day/Winery Open House

 


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BRIDLEWOOD'S FIRST SYRAH SYMPOSIUM


SANTA YNEZ, CA – Bridlewood Estate Winery hosted an invitation-only winemaking symposium about Syrah on May 1-2, 2007, just ahead of the annual Hospice du Rhone events in Paso Robles.

Participating wineries included other noted Syrah specialists such as Beckmen Vineyards, Palmeri, Fess Parker Winery and Vineyards, and Zaca Mesa Winery and Vineyards.

Bridlewood Winemaker David Hopkins says, "Syrah is becoming a superstar in elite growing regions around the world. Different styles are emerging, along with new learnings from the vineyard and the cellar. We thought it would be a good idea to get some folks together and share what we’ve learned and compare our results."