Sonoma's Heart of the Valley will be opening its doors for a two-day affair showcasing wines
still in the barrel. The 12th Annual Heart of the Valley Barrel
Tasting on March 16 & 17 gives wine lovers a peek at future
wines from the 2000 and 2001 vintages produced by 24
wineries located in the Kenwood/Glen Ellen region in
the (heart of the) Sonoma Valley.
and Glen Ellen and bisected by Highway 12 has been
a source of award-winning wines for over 150 years.
The region produces a number of different wines
from valley floor vineyards and hillside plantings. The
two-day barrel tasting allows visitors and locals to
leisurely visit the numerous wineries that have made
the Heart of the Valley one of California's most
famous viticultural regions.
Twenty four wineries will be offering samples of future
releases as well as showcasing local culinary talent at
the following locations: Benizger Family Winery, B.R.
Cohn Winery, Chateau St. Jean Vineyards and Winery,
Family Wineries of Sonoma Valley Tasting Room,
Imagery Estate Winery, Kenwood Vineyards, Kunde
Estate Winery & Vineyards, Landmark Vineyards,
Ledson Winery, St. Francis Winery, Stone Creek,
The Wine Room, Valley of the Moon Winery and
Wellington Vineyards.
Tickets to the 2-day event are $40.00 per person and allow
attendance on both Saturday and Sunday. Proceeds from the
Heart of the Valley Barrel Tasting help fulfill the funding needs
of the local chapter of the American Heart Association and
the Kenwood Education foundation.