Super-Sensory Trio Experience - Winemaker Dinner

In Support of Earle Baum Center
and featuring Dr. Hoby Wedler, Board Chair of Earle Baum Center

Dr. Hoby Wedler, the acclaimed “super-taster,” will, along with Notre Vue Estate's Winemaker Alex Holman and Chef Didier Ageorges, Pascaline’s Executive Chef, present newly released wines and a delicious dinner, while they guide you on a carefully curated sensory food and wine pairing experience.

The evening will begin with a blindfolded wine tasting experience as Dr. Wedler guides the guests through a 45-minute pairing with aromas taking senses to new heights. New release wines from Notre Vue Estate will be featured. These three experts will be collaborating as a team to create an unforgettable sensory experience. The event will take place on The Terrace, overlooking rolling hills of vineyards, situated in the Russian River and Chalk Hill growing regions. Suggested attire is Wine Country Chic.

Dr. Wedler has trained wine staff at The French Laundry and Francis Ford Coppola Winery, among others. Among other accolades, he was named a leader in the food and drink industry by Forbes Media; President Barack Obama called him a “Champion of Change.”

Chef Didier Ageorges will prepare a sumptuous farm-to-table dinner, which will include Moroccan Spiced Tiger Shrimp, Chardonnay Poached Pears, Pan-seared Pacific Salmon, and Prime Beef Roulade, accompanying newly released wines from Notre Vue Estate. 

Alex Holman, Winemaker for Notre Vue Estate, started his career as an analytical chemist. He recognized his passion for the craft of winemaking and farming. He is proud to have worked in every AVA in Sonoma County and feels the diversity of Notre Vue Estate’s terroir and grape varieties is second to none. Alex is very passionate about combining innovation with traditional practices as well as nurturing the marriage between science and art. 

Benefitting Earle Baum Center