SPECIAL EVENTS & CLASSES

Cheese Making Classes

Award winning cheesemaker Sheana Davis breaks down the barriers to cheesemaking, making it accessible, easy and fun with her energetic and hands-on class. Click here to see the specific schedule.

Olive Oil Tasting

We offer Olive Oil Tasting to groups of five or more, by appointment only. Tastings cost $5 per person. Call Martha at The CVM Store to reserve Now!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Open House Featuring Stonewall Kitchen Specialty Foods

Friday December 14   1 - 3 p.m.

Holiday Extravaganza

Friday December 21, 1 - 3 p.m.

Past Events

TO SULFUR? OR NOT TO SULFUR?
Exploring the usage of sulfur in wine

Friday June 29^th, 1 pm

Sulfur has been used in winemaking since the Romans, but why do we use it? Join us as the Home Wine Lab experts answer this question and many more including:

• How does sulfur interact with wine?
• Is sulfur necessary?
• When should you use sulfur in the winemaking process?
• How much sulfur should you use?

After the presentation we will conduct a question and answer session with a free wine tasting.

Irrigation Workshop with David Cook • FREE

Friday June 8th, time TBA

Laying out an irrigation system? Struggling with constant leaks and drainage issues? Tying in new technology with an older, existing system?

David Cook, owner of Cook Vineyard Management will discuss optimal irrigation for vineyards, trouble shooting and comment on new technology. Afterwards, David will answer questions from the audience.

Straw Bale Gardening

Friday June 15, 1-3 pm • FREE

Introduction to Beer and Brewing

Saturday October 27th  1-3 pm

The class is free, but please sign up with Martha so we can control attendance.

John Arends will take us on a journey from grain to glass.  Topics covered will include:

• The History of Brewing
• The Rise of Craft Brewers
• The Brewing Process
• Ingredients in Beer
• Overview of Beer Styles
• Beer Tasting

John Arends has been an avid homebrewer in Sonoma County for 25 years.  He's given many lectures over the years.  He's judged numerous regional and national competitions through the years and enjoys sharing his knowledge with the others.

How to Make Red Wine Vinegar with Sheana Davis

Friday November 9th  1-3 pm

Complementary wine tasting included in class. $35 per person, class limited to 15 participants.

Customer Appreciation Day with McEvoy Ranch

Join us as we present our new line of McEvoy Ranch Specialty Food products with complementary wine tasting.

Professional Chef Darnell O.White will present McEvoy Olives, Vinegars, Bruchetta's, and Tapenades.

Start your holiday shopping now! 10% off all gifts!
As always, complimentary gift wrapping!