You're Invited to the Second Annual
WINE ON EARTH
TASTE-A-THON
June 17, 2021
The Wine Origins Alliance is thrilled to present the second annual “Wine On Earth Taste-A-Thon,” a series of virtual tastings hosted by some of the world's most renowned wine regions all taking place on a single day: June 17, 2021.
The past year has taught us just how special the simple act of coming together over a bottle of wine can be. Whether you are still social distancing or celebrating a welcome reunion with friends and family after a difficult year, wine can still bring us together. After all, it's always 5 o'clock somewhere!
The Wine on Earth Taste-A-Thon invites you to sip great wines from unique places all over the world – at any time, from any time zone, and from the comfort of your home.
Find a virtual tasting below to join #WineOnEarth and toast to #LocationMatters. Make sure to share your photos and videos with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
HAPPENING IN
PARTICIPATING REGIONS
FIND A VIRTUAL TASTING
AUSTRALIA
BAROSSA
Organizer: Barossa Grape & Wine Association Host: The Barossa Wine and Grape Association will host a Facebook Live event on "Barossa: The Global Influence." Can Barossa shape global winemaking trends? Join Chris Ringland, Steph Dutton and host James March, Chief Executive of the Barossa Grape & Wine Association, for a tasting of 2002 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz, 2011 Bodegas El Nido Corteo, Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet plus something special from the exciting new Penfolds California Collection to discuss just how far the Barossa wine influence has spread.
Time: 15:30 ACST
Participate: Watch live or on-demand via Facebook
FRANCE
BORDEAUX
Organizer: Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux
Host: Jane Anson to present Left Bank vs. Right Bank
Time: 13:00 - 14:00 CEST
Participate: Live via Zoom. Register here.
Organizer: Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux
Host: Global Social Apéro! Winegrowers, Bordeaux professionals, and our network of international tutors will share share live virtual tastings on Instagram throughout the day.
Time: All time zones and locations welcome - it's always happy hour somewhere!
Participate: Find events here or with the hashtags #WineOnEarth and #TasteBordeaux
BOURGOGNE/CHABLIS
Organizer: Chateau de Laborde
Host: Chateau de Laborde
Time: 16:00 CEST
Participate: Chateau de Laborde will host an event beginning with a small introduction of their winery followed by the tasting of three wines: Blanc de Pinot Noir (white wine made from red grapes of Pinot Noir), Bourgogne Pinot Noir Cuvée H, Gevrey-Chambertin Au Etelois (single vineyard). Watch on YouTube beginning at 16:00 CEST on June 17.
CHAMPAGNE
Title: Champagne Le Brun de Neuville
Host: Champagne Le Brun de Neuville
Time: 18:00 CEST
Participate: Champagne Le Brun de Neuville celebrates the Wine on Earth Taste-A-Thon with a tasting on Zoom (Meeting ID: 926 4276 8220; Passcode : 091677)
Title: Champagne Mumm: breaking new ground to reveal the essence of Pinot Noir
Host: Champagne Mumm
Time: 14:00 CEST
Participate: Champagne Mumm celebrates the Wine on Earth Taste-A-Thon! To join the event, click here.
Title: Champagne Perrier-Jouët: the art of revealing nature
Host: Champagne Perrier-Jouët
Time: 11:00 AM CEST
Participate: Champagne Perrier-Jouët celebrates the Wine on Earth Taste-A-Thon! To join the event, click here.
Title: Champagne - #LocationMatters
Host: Sarah Durand and Benoit Villedey of the Comité Champagne (trade association that represents the interests of independent Champagne producers (vignerons) and Champagne Houses (maisons) will discuss the link between terroir and Champagne.
Time: 19:00 CEST
Participate: Event will take place via Demio. To register, click here.
PORTUGAL
PORTO / DOURO VALLEY
Organizer: Quinta da Boeira
Host: Quinta da Boeira
Time: TBD
Participate: Details to come - check back soon!
Organizer: Port and Douro Wines Institute
Host: Port and Douro Wines Institute presents "Talk about Wine: The Subtleties of Tawny Ports."
Time: Available on Demand
Participate: Facebook
SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH AFRICA
Organizer: Cape Wine Origins
Host: Jim Clarke, Wines of South Africa, and the Cape Wine Origins group invite you to join them a one-hour webinar highlighting five different Wines of Origin of South Africa’s Western Cape.
Time: 13:00 EST
Participate: Via Zoom - contact Jim Clarke at to RSVP.
SPAIN
JEREZ-XÉRÈS-SHERRY
Organizer: Denominations Of Origin Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Host: César Saldaña, Director of the Consejo Regulador, and six international guests will explore hot topics about Sherry, including its Terroir, the famous Sherry cask and its effects on other beverages including whiskey and how the wines of Jerez are presented and consumed today at the table and around the world.
Time: 19:00-20:00 CET
Participate: Event will take place live on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.
RIOJA
Organizer: Consejo Regulador D.O.Ca. Rioja
Host: Pedro Salguero, Vice Principal of the Control Body at the Consejo Regulador, will host an event on "Get to Know the Main Rioja Wine Styles."
Time: 18:00 CEST
Participate: Event will take place live on Instagram.
UNITED STATES
NAPA VALLEY
Organizer: Napa Valley Vintners
Host: John Michael Morcilio of Urban Wine Tribe moderates "Wine Around the World Taste-A-Thon: The Importance of Place" with Laura Barrett of Clif Family Winery and Josh Widaman of Pine Ridge Vineyards
Time: 17:30 PST
Participate: Webinar to take place via Zoom. Click here for more information and to register.
PASO ROBLES
Organizer: Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Host: Christopher Taranto, Communications Director hosts the Wine on Earth edition of the Paso Wine Hour!
Time: 15:00 PDT
Participate: Live via Zoom and Facebook. More details here.
TEXAS
Organizer: Texas Wine Growers
Host: Texas Wine Growers
Time: 14:00 CST
Participate: The Texas Wine Growers celebrate the Wine on Earth Taste-A-Thon on Facebook Live
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Organizer: Willamette Valley Wineries Association Host: Julia Burke will moderate a panel of Winemaker Dads: A Father's Day Celebration! Panelists include Bryan Laing of Hazelfern Cellars, Jerry Murray of PROJECT M, and Thomas Savre of Lingua Franca.
Time: 16:00 PDT
Participate: Live via Zoom. Details here.