Before Cabernet Sauvignon became the most popular grape in the Napa Valley, most of the full-bodied red wines were made with Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Charbono and other legendary grape varietals referred to as "mixed blacks." Come find out what the proprietors of Biale Vineyard, Hendry Vineyards, Turley Cellars and other boutique producers are doing to preserve these special old vineyard sites. Participants include:

Robert Biale, Proprietor, Robert Biale Winery: Aldo’s Vineyard
Tegan Passalacqua, Winemaker, Turley Wine Cellars: Hayne’s Vineyard
Mike Hendry, Proprietor, Hendry Winery: R.W. Moore Vineyard
Russell Bevan, Winemaker, Chase Cellars: Hayne's Vineyard
Genevieve Janssens, Winemaker, Robert Mondavi Winery: To Kalon Vineyard

Moderator: Christopher Sawyer, Sommelier, Wine Educator, Journalist

This event is 21 and over.