Behind the Scenes at Best Sommelier of the Americas: Regenerative Farming, AVAs of Sonoma, Water and Wine, Sake/Shochu, Familia Torres, Wines of the Pacific Northwest, Vinhos Verdes, Mezcal

This week in Sonoma is a celebration of the diversity within the world of wine, spirits, and service with a focus on (yes) somm talent and competition, but also shared learning and educational masterclasses. The line-up has been simply extraordinary with topics ranging from water (by Perlage) to sake/shochu, regenerative farming, and appellations of origins from Sonoma to the Pacific Northwest, Vinhos Verdes and Mezcal. Thank you to all who brought their most special bottles and a wealth of knowledge.

Doug Frost MS/MW-BUSA President on Northwest Wines

• California Wine Institute: A History of California Wine Through the Lens of 5 Glasses

• Unveiling Vinhos Verdes: Vinhos Verdes Demarcated Region

• AVAs of Sonoma: Sonoma County Vintners

• Water and Wine by Perlage: Perlage Water

• Rediscovering Grape Heritage: Familia Torres

• Sustainable, Organic and Regenerative Viticulture: The Present and Future: Jackson Family Wines

• Japanese Kokushu: Exploring the Artistry Behind Craft Sake and Honkaku Shochu: Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association

• Wines of the Pacific Northwest, the Second Century Begins: Washington Wine Commission & Oregon Wine Board

• The Magic, Mystery and Meaning in Mezcal: Del Maguey Mezcal