Sage Cellars of Warren hosted a series of in-store tastings and wine dinners during September with a variety of visiting suppliers. To highlight the Howell Mountain AVA wines from California’s Napa Valley, a series of in-store tastings and dinners took place recognizing Sage Cellar’s selection of wines produced by women winemakers. The “Women of Howell Mountain” visiting the state included Heather Griffin from Summit Lake Vineyards, Angela Jordaan from Bosman Family Vineyards and Rebecca Rock from Bridge Lane/Lieb Cellars. Mendoza, Argentina’s Gabriel Baigorria from Mi Terruño was a guest at several tastings. All were highlighted at the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival.
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- 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar & Grille winemaker dinner with Heather Griffin, Partner, Summit Lake Vineyards, Napa, California. Guests enjoyed a four-course pairing featuring Summit Lake’s 2016 Rose Cabernet & Zinfandel, 2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012 Estate Zinfandel and 2006 Zinfandel Port.
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- Angela Jordaan, Sales Manager, Bosman Family Vineyards, Wellington, South Africa, at Nikki’s Liquors, Providence.
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- Angela Jordaan, Bosman Family Vineyards, South Africa, at Eno Fine Wines, Providence and guest.
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- Heather Griffin and Marc Berry, General Manager, Grapes & Grains, Barrington.
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- Heather Griffin and guest at The Savory Grape, East Greenwich.
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- Heather Griffin, Summit Lake Vineyards; Tulay Lawton, General Manager, The Savory Grape; and Andrew Doolan, Sage Cellars.
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- Gabriel Baigorria, Owner, Mi Terruño at The Savory Grape, East Greenwich.
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- Heather Griffin with Sage Cellars’ Emily Carlson at the Newport Wine & Food Festival.
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- Andrew Doolan, Sage Cellars and Gabriel Baigorria, Owner, Mi Terruño Winery & Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina, at the Newport Wine & Food Festival.
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- Nick Sampson of Sage Cellars with Angela Jordaan of Bosman Family Vineyards at the Newport Wine & Food Festival.
