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Enjoy a Summer Afternoon at Arts Benicia

Wine Tasting with Vino Noceto

Sunday, July 21, 2024

4:00 – 6:00 pm

1 Commandant's Lane, Benicia

 Serving an array of luscious Vino Noceto wines paired with delicious appetizers, live music by the Happy Jazz Trio (See their bios below), evocative art, and wonderful company

$40 members/$50 non-members

This event is for 21+

All proceeds go to support Arts Benicia.

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Karl Hartman is an SF Bay Area based bassist proficient in both double and electric bass as well as cello and comfortable in a wide variety of music styles.

Marc Zollinger is a guitarist and composer. As a composer, Marc has premiered works for chamber ensembles ranging from large ensemble to solos.

Lillian Yee is a vocalist and instrumentalist known for her heartfelt and often playful interpretations of bossa nova and vocal jazz.

The House of Sangiovese

“No clearer example of the subtly floral taste of Sangiovese can be had, even from Italy ... Vino Noceto Amador Sangiovese is the target the rest have to hit...” — Bob Thompson, SF Examiner.

Suzy and Jim Gullett have established Vino Noceto as “California’s Sangiovese Specialist” following a pathway considerably different than other Sangiovese producers, yet similar to many small, "boutique" operations. It began when Jim, still in his teens, caught the "bug" while visiting Napa wineries with family and friends. The "bug" grew into a "passion" over the years as the couple took regular wine-county outings and several wine-related courses. While on a family vacation in California's Gold Country, they stumbled upon the Shenandoah Valley property where their winery and home currently reside. With the September 1984 purchase of this 21-acre property and the subsequent 1987 acquisition of the neighboring 18.5 acre original homestead, the "passion" became "reality."

On their nearly forty acres they now have twenty-five acres of grapes, almost all Sangiovese, five acres of olive trees, 200 lilac bushes, and two acres of walnut trees, each contributing revenue to the farm. Buildings include their 1887 renovated ranchhouse, winery and tasting room buildings, and several rustic barns and out-buildings. From only 110 cases of Sangiovese in its inaugural 1990 vintage, the winery now produces 8,000 cases of wine annually. This includes 5,000 cases of nine different Sangioveses, 1,500 cases of a lively Moscato blend called Frivolo, plus an old vine Zinfandel from the Original Grandpere Vineyard, Barbera, Aglianico, and Pinot Grigio.

Save the Date!

Upcoming Fall Events

Sunday, October 6, 2024, 4 - 6 pm

Champagne, Chocolate & Blues (featuring music from Alvon)

Friday, December 13, 5 - 9 pm, 

Holiday Spirits: Buenas Noches

The Arts Benicia Gallery will be closed this Thursday, July 4th.

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