October 15, 2025: Tablas Creek Winery
Our Presenter: Jason Haas - Partner & General Manager
Jason Haas is the second-generation proprietor of Tablas Creek. He learned the wine business at an early age, accompanying his father Robert Haas on European wine-buying trips and spending two summers working at Château de Beaucastel.
In addition to his work at Tablas Creek, Jason serves on the Board of Directors of the Rhone Rangers (as Past President) and Free the Grapes and is a former board member of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance and Family Winemakers of California. He was voted by his peers 2015 Paso Robles Wine Country Wine Industry Person of the Year and 2017 San Luis Obispo County Wine Industry Person of the Year. In 2022 he was named one of the inaugural class of Food & Wine Magazine Drinks Innovators of the Year.
TABLAS CREEK BACKGROUND
Tablas Creek is the realization of the combined efforts of two of the international wine community’s leading families: the Perrin family, proprietors of Château de Beaucastel, and the Haas family of Vineyard Brands. Equally owned and run by the two families, the partnership begun in 1987 remains today as ever, even as the next generation of Haas' and Perrins have stepped into leadership roles over recent decades.
CHATEAU DE BEAUCASTEL
Château de Beaucastel has been one of Chateauneuf-du-Pape's greatest estates for decades. First mentioned in the literature in 1549, when the noble Pierre de Beaucastel bought a plot of land in the commune of Coudoulet, it has been run by the Perrin family for five generations, since 1909.
Wines tasted:
- 2024 Grenache Blanc — $40
- 2023 Esprit de Tablas Blanc — $75
- 2024 Dianthus Rose — $40
- 2024 Alouette Grenache — $35
- 2023 Mourvedre — $55
- 2022 Syrah — $55
- 2023 Cotes de Tables — $40
- 2017 Esprit de Tables — $95
September 17, 2025: Peachy Canyon Winery
More details to come.
July 16, 2025: Matchbook Wine Company
Matchbook Wine Company is a family-owned winery and vineyard located in Yolo County, the county that borders Napa to the East. The Giguiere family immigrated to this area from Quebec City in the 1850’s in search of open ag ground. John and Karl Giguiere are 5th generation farmers who know the region’s soil, climate and true potential of the land. This knowledge combined with their curiosity and drive to innovate has been the force behind their development of viticulture and winemaking in the Dunnigan Hills.
Pursuit of Excellence
As farmers and winemakers, tradition seamlessly coexists with experimentation. From French-oak foudres and concrete eggs to modern trellising and regenerative farming Matchbook’s mix of old-school and innovation is in the pursuit of one goal: create consistently delicious, intensely flavorful wines from the Dunnigan Hills viticultural region.
Our Presenter:
Matt Ronnfeldt - Sales Director of the Western Division=
June 18, 2025: Intercoastal Vineyards
With a passion for people and talent for selling, the experience and knowledge gained through working for “Corporate America” would develop into a business she could call her own.
“When you truly believe in something, and you are passionate about it, it’s not really selling!”
As farmers, Their passion begins in the field farming the land. They are dedicated to the production of amazing wine produced from the highest quality of hand-picked fruit and sustainably certified through Lodi Rules. Producing premium, award winning wines from Napa Valley, Lodi, and Clarksburg, they are Ambassadors of California's finest.
Our Presenters:
Rachele Spaletta - Proprietor, Director of Sales and Marketing
Wines Poured:
- 2023 Pinotage Blanco
- 2024 "In Love" White Blend
- 2021 Reserve Chardonnay
- 2022 Cinsault
- 2021 Malbec
- 2021 Teroldego
- 2020 Petit Verdot
- 2020 Petite Sirah
May 21, 2025: Reustle Vineyards
A Blind Tasting Showdown comparing Old-World wines vs. New-World Wines Hosted by Stephen Reustle - Owner and Winemaker Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards
Can Oregon’s Umpqua Valley truly produce wines that rival the best of Europe?
You’ve likely heard about Oregon’s Willamette Valley and its acclaimed Pinot Noir, but the Umpqua Valley remains one of the state’s best-kept wine secrets. With a unique combination of coastal influences, elevation changes, and diverse soils, this region offers a remarkable range of varietals that are garnering international acclaim.
Our Presenters:
Stephen & Gloria Reustle - Owners
Wines Poured:
- Grüner Veltliner – Austria -vs- Oregon
- Pinot Noir – Burgundy -vs- Oregon
- Syrah – Northern Rhône -vs- Oregon
- Tempranillo – Spain -vs- Oregon
April 16, 2025: Ridge Vineyards
Ridge Vineyards is proud to have a team of skilled winemakers who bring their passion and expertise to every wine they produce. With decades of experience and a deep love for the art of winemaking, their winemakers are dedicated to crafting exceptional wines for you to enjoy.
At Ridge, they call their approach to winemaking “pre-industrial.” They believe that for anyone attempting to make fine wine, modern additives and industrial processing limit true quality. The philosophy comes from the techniques used in the finest 19th-century California wineries and Bordeaux chateaux.
They ferment their wines using the native yeasts from the vineyard rather than cultured yeast strains.
Our Presenter:
Christina Donley - Director of Sales Western Region
Wines Poured:
- 2024 Lytton Estate Rose
- 2023 Grenache Blanc Paso Robles
- 2023 Chardonnay Estate
- 2023 Frediani Valdeguie
- 2022 Buchignani Carignane
- 2022 Geyserville
- 2022 Lytton Springs
- 2022 Estate Cabernet
March 19, 2025: Soban Estate Winery & Vineyard
Dr. Warren Frankel, his wife Kathy and their three children moved to Paso Robles from the San Fernando Valley in 1979 with a vision for a simpler life. The Frankel family first planted 20 acres of pistachios on the ranch, followed by 20 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. After initial success with both plantings, Dr. Frankel expanded the vineyard operation in 1997 with more Cabernet Sauvignon. Ten acres of Zinfandel and ten acres of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Mouvedre, Petite Sirah, and Viognier are the most recent additions to the vineyard.
With the potential for a tasting room and winery that could showcase the estate vineyard fruit and become a destination for wine and art aficionados, Dr. Frankel broke ground on the winery in 2006 and opened for business in October 2007. Sculpterra now features a fine portfolio of ultra-premium wines, fine art and a multimillion-dollar sculpture garden that greets our guests and makes for a memorable wine tasting experience.
Our Presenter:
Paul Frankel - Winemaker
The Wines Poured:
- 2023 Sculpterra Viognier
- 2022 Sculpterra Chardonnay
- 2022 Sculpterra Paso Pink Rosé
- 2022 Sculpterra Grenache
- 2022 Sculpterra Primitivo
- 2021 Sculpterra Statuesque
- 2021 Sculpterra Bentley Ironworks Cab
- 2022 Sculpterra Petite Sirah
February 19, 2025: Soban Estate Winery & Vineyard
Shenandoah Vineyards in Plymouth, CA, was founded in 1977 by Shirley and Leon Sobon. Leon's gift for home winemaking led him to leave Lockheed and begin a new career as a Winemaker.
The selection of a winery site in the Shenandoah Valley of Amador County was well researched. Leon and Shirley and their six children moved to the old Steiner Ranch, outside Plymouth, CA, planted a vineyard, and converted the old stone garage to the Shenandoah Vineyards winery.
Today ... the winemaking and business aspects continue to be a family affair. Shirley is the Finance & Gallery Manager while Leon contributes his years of winemaking knowledge to every vintage. Sons Paul, Robert, and grandsons Austin and Nathan, continue the family tradition we began all those years ago.
In honor of Valentines Day, we will have some special chocolates to pair with the Sobon wines that we will be tasting! All the chocolates for this meeting were purchased from The San Francisco Chocolate Factory.
The wines poured were:
- 2023 Shenandoah Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
- 2023 Soban Estate Viognier
- 2023 Soban Estate Dry Rosé
- 2022 Soban Estate Barbera
- 2022 Soban Estate Zinfandel Fiddletown
- 2022 Shenandoah Vineyards Zingiovese®
- 2022 Soban Estate Blue Heron
- 2021 Shenandoah Vineyards Vintage Port
January 18, 2025: Winter Party
A Toast to Friendships
Silver Gate Yacht Club
Our first annual Winter Party was a great success despite the rain. We hope all 53 who attended enjoyed the evening! We want to thank the Winter Party Planning Committee for all their “over the top” performances. The efforts to theme our gathering added to the enjoyment of all who gathered and shared this experience.
