Moon Mountain District is an utterly unique part of Sonoma County and not the first that comes to mind when you say "Sonoma." It's special - part of the Mayacamas mountains.
And yet, while Cabernet here is king, Moon Mountain District has plantings of diverse grape varieties, thanks to its varied microclimates. Its Syrah, Grenache and other Rhones are outstanding. Its different exposures also grow–surprisingly–Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Malbec and refined Zinfandels are also found here, thanks to its growers and vintners.
Many came here for mountain grown Cab, grown organically, who were attracted by working with pioneering organic vineyard manager Phil Coturri, who started his farming career on the historic Monte Rosso (the site of last year's extravanaganza event, featuring both current and ten year old wines, led by Antonio Galloni).
This year the district's annual Reach for the Moon tasting will be held in a much more accessible location–MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa–in downtown Sonoma.
Headliners leading the masterclass include organic and biodynamic pioneer Rodrigo Soto, formerly of Quintessa, now of his own label, Far Mountain, and Brenna Quigley, mapmaker and geologist extraordinaire.
SUNDAY MORNING | SEATED MASTERCLASS | $400 per person*
*15% Early Bird Savings with code EARLYBIRD15 makes it $340 per person
Wines from more than 20 vintners will be tasted.
Fee includes the Grand Tasting, too.
Click here for the Sunday event tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reach-for-the-moon-tickets-1091301565359
SUNDAY AFTERNOON | GRAND TASTING | $250 per person*
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
*15% Early Bird Savings with code EARLYBIRD15 makes it $212.50 per person
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WEEKEND STAY DISCOUNTED
Coming for the weekend? Consider a two night stay at the swanky MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa.
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THE PREQUEL | SATURDAY EVENTS | MAY 3
Special Tasting at Lasseter Family Winery
Special Estate Tasting Experience
Saturday, May 3
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Repris Wines & Pangloss Cellars
Reception with Wines & Seasonal Bites
Saturday, May 3
6:30 p.m.
Click here for reservations for Sat. events: https://moonmountaindistrict.org/reach-for-the-moon-2025
Participating Wineries with Certified Organic Vines
• Hanzell Vineyards
• Kamen Estate
• Lasseter Family
• Moon Hollow
• Repris
• Stone Edge Farm
• Winery Sixteen 600
**************JUNE 4 TRADE AND MEDIA TASTING IN NEW YORK*****************
A separate event scheduled for New York will include these brands with organic estates (and other wineries) from Moon Mountain.
MASTER CLASS & WALK-AROUND TASTING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2025
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Robert Kamen
Kamen Estate
Korbin Ming
Korbin Kameron
Christophe Tassan
Moon Hollow
Erich Bradley
Repris Wines
Sherrie Perkovich
Sojourn Cellars
Philipe Thibault
Stone Edge Farm Vineyards & Estate Winery
Phil Coturri
Enterprise Vineyards
Winery Sixteen 600
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