Wine Appreciation Class: Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnays, with winemaker Steve Storrs, Storrs Winery

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnays, and Chardonnay Styles
April 14, 2013 with Steve Storrs, winemaker and proprietor, Storrs Winery
12:00-2:00, at Storrs Winery, 303 Potrero St. #35, at the Old Sash Mill

Taste and learn about the distinctive Chardonnays of the Santa Cruz Mountains from a master of the vine, Steve Storrs. Explore the flavors of the mountains with Steve. You will taste a spectrum of Chardonnays from different vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains; learn about and taste the different Chardonnay clones; and better understand the components and flavor profiles of great Chardonnays, including the acidity and minerality for which the Santa Cruz Mountains is known.

About Steve Storrs: Steve and Pamela Storrs have been making wine since the mid 1980s, and have committed themselves to the belief that the Santa Cruz Mountains can produce truly great wine. Steve specialized in viticulture at UC Davis and is an expert in winegrape varietals and growing them to make excellent wines. In 2001, Steve and Pamela realized their long-held dream when they purchased land in the Pleasant Valley district of Corralitos and started a vineyard that includes selected clones of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Storrs are committed to sustainable and organic farming practices, of which their vineyard is a showcase. In addition to winegrapes, the Storrs also farm several acres of Newtown Pippin applies which are sold to a local CSA. Storrs is known for its Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs.

About Surf City University:  Learn more about wine from the master winemakers of the Surf City Vintners. This group of vintners has over 150 years of winemaking experience! Take the opportunity to learn from their passion and knowledge. 

Classes are $30 each, or $25 for wine club members of any of the Surf City Vintners wineries.

To Register: Register at any of the Surf City tasting rooms, or call 408-234-2079,
or fax the Registration Form to 408-353-1898.

For more information and details: Call 408-234-2079, or email info@silvermtn.com.

About the Surf City Vintners: This group of boutique wineries and tasting rooms offers a vibrant urban wine tasting experience in Santa Cruz. The individual wineries are in close proximity on the Westside on Ingalls Street, Swift Street, and the Old Sash Mill, most in renovated warehouse spaces. The area has become a hip example of urban renewal. The wineries showcase the wines of a group of leading winemakers of the Santa Cruz Mountains, and are small, family-owned and operated local businesses. Visitors often meet and talk directly with the winemakers. The Surf City Vintners wineries include:  Bonny Doon Vineyard; Equinox Champagne Cellar; MJA Vineyards; Odonata Wines; Rexford Winery; Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard (including Quinta Cruz); Silver Mountain; Sones Cellars; Storrs Winery and Vineyards; Trout Gulch Vineyards; Vino Tabi. For more information, see the group website at www.surfcityvintners.com.