Reach for the Moon! Master Class & Grand Tasting with Antonio Galloni

Reach for the Moon! Master Class & Grand Tasting with Antonio Galloni

Taste a curated selection of rare wines from celebrated Moon Mountain District sites at our Master Class and Grand Tasting.

By Moon Mountain District Winegrowers Association

Date and time

Saturday, June 1 · 9am - 3pm PDT

Location

Parking & Shuttle Pickup

Hanna Center 17000 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA 95476

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Master Class & Private Vineyard Tour

A seated, classroom-style tasting and discussion of specially selected wines from our Moon Mountain District members, presented by Antonio Galloni and the winemakers and winegrowers. Learn about the ...

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Grand Tasting

The Moon Mountain District Vintners

Taste a specially curated selection of mountainside wines from our Moon Mountain District members, set along the stunning and historic Monte Rosso Vineyard. Talk with the winemakers and winegrowers a...

About this event

Join the vintners and growers of the Moon Mountain District in Sonoma for our second annual Master Class and Grand Tasting, Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the historic Monte Rosso Vineyard. Our inaugural event in 2023 sold out so grab your tickets now!

Renowned wine authority and Vinous critic Antonio Galloni will host the Master Class, featuring the first taste of the exciting 2023 vintage in barrel, plus a 10-year look back tasting of the 2013 library vintage of each corresponding barrel sample. The Master Class will be followed by a private vineyard tours of Monte Rosso and Moon Mountain vineyards. The Grand Tasting will include a wider offering of small-production wines two dozen of the Association’s member wineries paired with exquisite bites.

Wineries confirmed to present their Moon Mountain District wines at Reach for the Moon! include critically acclaimed producers Bedrock Wine Co., Biale Vineyards, B. Wise Vineyards, DiCostanzo Wines, Far Mountain Wines, Gagnon-Kennedy Vineyards, Gail Wines, Hanzell Vineyards, Hill of Tara Wines, Kamen Estate, Kistler Vineyards, Korbin Kameron, LaRue Wines, Lambert Bridge Winery, Lasseter Family Winery, Liquid Sky Wines, Louis M. Martini, Muscardini Cellars, Pangloss Cellars, Repris Wines, Sojourn Cellars, Stone Edge Farm Estate Vineyards & Winery, Ty Caton Vineyards and Winery Sixteen 600.

Stay for the weekend and enjoy exclusive gatherings and special tastings presented by our Moon Mountain District wineries. These events require a separate ticket and will be booked directly with the host wineries. Keep an eye on our website, where we will post these events as they become available.

View participating wineries

Frequently asked questions

Where can I park?

Parking is located at Hanna Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, in Sonoma. From here you will check in at our Registration Desk and board a shuttle to the event. The shuttle ride is about 10 minutes between parking and the event.

What time does parking open?

Parking opens at 8:00 a.m. for Master Class participants and the first shuttle departs at 8:30 a.m. Parking for the Grand Tasting opens at 11:00 a.m. and the first shuttle departs at 11:30 a.m.

Is there a shuttle schedule?

Yes. The first shuttle for the Master Class departs at 8:30 a.m. The first shuttle for the Grand Tasting departs at 11:30 a.m. Shuttles will run continuously throughout the event.

Can I park at the event location?

No. Parking is not available at the event location. All guest parking is at Hanna Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, in Sonoma.

Where do I check in for the event?

Please check in at our registration desk located in the parking lot, before you board the shuttle. All guests will need to show their tickets before boarding a shuttle.

Can I bring my favorite Moon Mountain District wine to share at the event?

No. Outside food and beverages are not allowed.

Can I purchase a ticket for the Master Class only?

Master Class tickets include the Master Class and the Grand Tasting. There is not a separate Master Class-only ticket.

Do you offer refunds?

Refunds are not available for this event. All ticket sales are final.

What should I wear?

Comfortable, casual attire and layers, since it will likely be cooler in the morning and warm up as the day progresses. The area is mostly shaded but we recommended sun hats. We highly recommend flat-soled, closed-toe shoes since we will be in a beautiful outdoor vineyard setting.

Do the event tickets include wine tasting and food?

Yes, both the Full Pass and the Grand Tasting ticket include wine tasting and food.

Organized by

Moon Mountain District Winegrowers Association

Exceptional Mountain Viniculture

The Moon Mountain District represents over 130 years of independent minded realists who yet remain capable of pursuing what some would consider impractical dreams. Officially recognized as an AVA in 2013 for its distinguished hillsides and mountain peaks the growers have unimpeded views of the easier pastoral lives of those farming the valley floor, which they pass each time they need to haul up supplies.... They do this — winegrowing on mountainsides — because they believe the results are worthwhile.

$250 – $400