Tag Archives: Millennials

Balletto and DeLoach Wineries Celebrate the Pinot Noir Harvest with SSU Millennials

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

Forty-four Millennials showed up to Thursday evening’s SSU Wine Club tasting called “Pinot Party.”  Not only did the students get to taste pinot noir wines from both Balletto and DeLoach wineries, but they were also treated to fresh Pinot Noir … Continue reading →

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Kenwood and Valley of the Moon Winemakers Entertain SSU Millennials with Varietal Showdown

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

Another sold out crowd showed up this past week at the SSU Wine Club meeting to listen to veteran winemakers, Patrick Henderson of Kenwood Wine Estates and Greg Winter of Valley of the Moon.  In addition to honoring the “end … Continue reading →

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Benziger Winery Provides “How to Taste” Seminar to SSU Millennials

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

Kathy Benziger from Benziger Family Winery kicked off the first SSU Wine Club meeting of the semester by hosting a “How to Taste Wine” seminar.  It was a packed house with 50 students, and some disappointed ones who had to … Continue reading →

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A Tasting of the 20 Top Wines in the Beijing Market

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

Last week I attended an interesting wine tasting in Beijing with 18 Chinese Millennials between the ages of 21 and 34.  It was a tasting of the top 20 wines in the Beijing market priced between 200 – 350 RMB … Continue reading →

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Wine Galore! Five Wineries Pour for SSU Millennials – Silver Oak, Twomey Cellars, Corkscrew, Azari Vineyard and Dutcher Crossing

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

By Guest Author Jenna Riggan – The SSU Wine Sense club was fortunate enough to have five awesome wineries pour for us at the most recent Food & Wine Pairing! 50 students tasted wines from Silver Oak, Twomey Cellars, Corkscrew, … Continue reading →

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B.R. Cohn and Shone Farm Shine With Millennials

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

By Guest Author Jenna Riggan – SSU Wine Sense welcomed Shone Farm and B.R. Cohn for the latest Food & Wine Pairing event. A total of 36 students enjoyed learning about both wineries, and a few attentive tasters walked away … Continue reading →

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Blind Wine Tasting Battle with SSU Students and Quivera Winery

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

By Guest Author: Jenna Riggan – The latest SSU Wine Sense club meeting was full of conversation and member participation. Quivira Vineyards and Winery shared three of their lovely biodynamic wines with 23 students, who were both intrigued and impressed … Continue reading →

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An Intimate Tasting with Schweiger and Bouchaine Estate Wineries

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

The most recent tasting of the SSU WineSense Club was intimate and relaxed.  Schweiger and Bouchaine wineries both presented and poured six of their beautiful estate wines.  The group of 18 Millennials in attendance really opened up and felt more … Continue reading →

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Holiday Wines Millennials Love – Thanks to KJ, Mazzocco, deLorimier, Stryker and Selby Wineries

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

The last three SSU Wine Sense Club meetings have been packed to overflowing with an average of 50 Millennials attending each tasting. Special thanks to all of the Sonoma County wineries who have participated in these educational events. Kendall Jackson … Continue reading →

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