International Chardonnay Symposium Coming Up Soon!

Chardonnay Central Coast
International Chardonnay Symposium on Central Coast

If you love a glass of Chardonnay, you won’t want to miss the International Chardonnay Symposium coming up this week, May 12 through May 14 on the Central Coast. This distinguished event brings top Chardonnay producers from around the world to the beach towns of Pismo Beach and Avila Beach. As your SLO County real estate agent, allow me to fill you in on the details!

Plan for a lineup of grand wine tastings, educational seminars, panel sessions, winemaker dinners and more, all focused on the wonderful Chardonnay industry. The top purpose of this event is to educate and inform the public about current trends in Chardonnay production and culture around the world, but with plenty of time for fun as well!

Here’s a roundup of the schedule of events planned:

French Forum: Exploring the Wonders of French Chardonnay – May 13, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Master Sommelier Bob Bath will take you on a guided tasting tour of the top Chardonnay-producing regions in France while you enjoy a lunch at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort.

Wente Clone Comparative Tasting – May 13, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Explore how five generations of top-shelf vintners have mastered the noteworthy Wente Clone of Chardonnay, which is widely planted throughout the western U.S. This takes place at Avila Lighthouse Suites.

Pet-Nat, Sparkling Wine & Oysters Gala – May 13, 4 to 6 p.m. – Join 20 of your favorite producers as they showcase their Pet-Nat or Sparkling wine, which will be paired with freshly harvested oysters! Mix and mingle at the beautiful Avila Beach Golf Resort.

La Paulee Dinner and Vintners Awards Ceremony – May 13, 7 to 10 p.m. – This elegant evening will comprise of consumers, winemakers, sommeliers and wine enthusiasts as they celebrate top Chardonnay producers. It’ll include a multi-course gourmet dinner at Greengate Ranch & Vineyard.

Taste the Difference: Exploring California’s Distinct Chardonnay Regions – May 14, 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Head to Edna Valley Vineyard for an expert-led seminar, where you’ll learn how climate, soil and elevation influence the five world-class Chardonnay regions. You’ll learn how to distinguish the origins simply by smelling and tasting the wine!

Hone Your Chardonnay Blind-Tasting Skills – May 14, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Sharpen your blind-tasting skills in a two-part seminar at The Cliffs Resort. You’ll use notes from perfumes and other sources to identify the expressions found among the best Chardonnays.

Saturday Grand Tasting – May 14, 1 to 5 p.m. – Taste through an ensemble of premium Chardonnay from the U.S. and around the world. You can also enjoy small bites, cheese, a host of vendor booths, a silent auction and more. This takes place among the vines at Greengate Ranch & Vineyard.

More events include winemaker dinners, Chardonnay and artisanal cheese pairings and more discussions and seminars. Find more event details, participants and ticket information on the event website. Buy tickets soon, before they sell out!

Enjoy a weekend full of delicious Chardonnay, and when ready to accomplish your Central Coast real estate market goals, contact me, your Central Coast real estate agent! Make the Central Coast region your home forever!

Grace Borzini
Your Local Lake Nacimiento Real Estate Expert
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