Taste of Sonoma Pour & Explore
In 2026, Taste of Sonoma evolves into an expanded Pour & Explore tasting series produced by Sonoma County Vintners.
About the event
Pour & Explore in 2026
Taste of Sonoma evolves in 2026 into an expanded Pour & Explore tasting series produced by Sonoma County Vintners. The format moves away from a single-day festival and toward multiple themed walk-around tastings across the year, giving the event a series structure rather than one standalone festival day.
The event is associated with Sonoma and has a 2026 start date in the event information. Exact timing and presentation details belong in the factual event fields rather than the descriptive copy.
Wine and food format
The tasting program centers on walk-around wine tastings. The wine focus includes regional selections and AVA-specific varietals, with light appetizers and grazing bites paired alongside the tastings.
Select optional culinary add-on packages are part of the program structure, separate from individual event tickets. Because the supported detail is that these add-ons are optional and culinary, the copy should not expand that into menu descriptions, availability, or booking claims.
Participants and winery locations
Named participants include Christopher Sawyer as sommelier, collaborator, and host; Todd Knoll as executive chef at Bricoleur Vineyards; and Jacob Philip Benning as musician. Those roles are the specific supported program details available for the named people.
Featured winery and vineyard locations include Rodney Strong Vineyards in Healdsburg, Bricoleur Vineyards in Windsor, Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa, Ram's Gate Winery in Sonoma, Adobe Road Winery in Petaluma, and Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards in Sonoma. The supported venue information identifies the winery or vineyard names and their cities, without additional claims about facilities, schedules, or host assignments.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pour & Explore format?
It is an expanded tasting series produced by Sonoma County Vintners, with multiple themed walk-around tastings throughout the year rather than a single-day festival.
What wines and food are part of the program?
The program features walk-around wine tastings with regional selections and AVA-specific varietals, paired with light appetizers and grazing bites.
Who are the named participants?
Christopher Sawyer is named as sommelier, collaborator, and host; Todd Knoll is named as executive chef at Bricoleur Vineyards; and Jacob Philip Benning is named as a musician.
Which winery and vineyard locations are featured?
Featured locations include Rodney Strong Vineyards in Healdsburg, Bricoleur Vineyards in Windsor, Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa, Ram's Gate Winery in Sonoma, Adobe Road Winery in Petaluma, and Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards in Sonoma.
Are culinary add-ons part of the event?
Yes. Select optional culinary add-on packages are part of the event information and are listed separately from individual event tickets.
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