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Congratulations, you have just tasted, rated or reviewed a Tempranillo wine! Did you know about 80% of all grapes grown in the region of Rioja are Tempranillo grapes, making it one of the greatest food-pairing varietals in the world. To learn more about this region please visit our site at http://us.riojawine.com/en/5-learn-about-rioja.html, view our tweets @RiojaWine or our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/RiojaWines. Cheers!

"Napa Valley of Spain"

Sponsored by: Vibrant Rioja
The companion label to Cornerstone Cellars, Stepping Stone wines are exciting enough to serve with your best dishes and affordable enough to enjoy on a casual evening at home. Stepping Stone wines are often produced using nontraditional grape varieties such as Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Musqué, and Syrah, making them compelling choices for any occasion.

Affordable Excellence

Sponsored by: Cornerstone Cellars
This valley is named for the 19th-Century pioneer Cyrus Alexander, explorer of Northern Sonoma County and resident of the area. Flanking the Russian River from Cloverdale to Healdsburg along heavily graveled benchlands are world-class Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Considered one of the most diverse grape-growing regionsin California, varieties including Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc also prosper in the long, undulating valley fl

Alexander Valley

Sponsored by: Wine Road Northern Sonoma County
Natural, authentic and unoaked, it’s no wonder these are France’s favorite whites. Discover refreshing Pinot Blanc, great on its own or with food; dry Riesling, whose firm, acidic structure is balanced with lovely fruit flavor; full-bodied Pinot Gris, the perfect white for meat dishes; and “spicy” Gewürztraminer, whose distinctive flavor goes with a wide range of foods. Alsace wines, the fresh and aromatic white wines from France- Just add food!

Alsace, Great Whites

Sponsored by: Wines Of France / MAAPRAT
All Beaujolais wines are 100% Gamay grape. This purple-ruby red wines are fruity & evolve with delicate earthy minerality. If you already know the eminently quaffable Beaujolais, Beaujolais-Villages and Beaujolais Nouveau, now is the time to discover the Beaujolais cru. These are 10 single village wine that offer great taste & value: Brouilly, Régnié, Chiroubles, Fleurie, Saint-Amour, Chénas, Juliénas, Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Côtes de Brouiily!

Beaujolais, Cru Master

Sponsored by: Wines Of France / MAAPRAT
Each Kuleto Estate wine showcases the myriad of flavors and structures expressed at our mountain estate. Our diversity of soil types in combination with various rootstocks, training methods, exposures, orientations, and clones, consistently produce several different styles of wine. Some wineries need to source fruit from all over the valley to get this kind of diversity. We have it all on our estate within five-minutes of the winery.

Best Views in Napa

Sponsored by: Kuleto Estate
Burgundy produces only 0.5% of the world’s wines, but what wines they are! Burgundy represents the essence of terroir, the notion that wine will have a specific taste based on location, grape variety, soil composition, exposure, climate and human savoir-faire. We can’t make a complex region simple, but we can give you one great piece of information for understanding Burgundy: all whites are made from Chardonnay; all reds are made from Pinot Noir.

Burgundy: 1000 Years of Heritage

Sponsored by: Wines Of France / MAAPRAT
The world’s most celebrated bubbly can only be produced in the Champagne region of France. Made from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier (each House has its own – secret – proportions), Champagne is the ultimate toast, but is also wonderfully versatile and can be enjoyed throughout the meal: try a brut nv with hors d’oeuvres, a rosé with the main course and an extra dry (sweet) with dessert.

Champagne: Drinking Stars

Sponsored by: Wines Of France / MAAPRAT
The Von Holt family produces tiny amounts of Syrah and Pinot Noir from two of California’s coolest growing regions, the Sonoma Coast and the Russian River Valley. The Suacci Vineyard Pinot Noir has the structure and depth for cellaring, while the Russian River Valley Pinot Noir has the bright red fruit and acidity for everyday enjoyment. Enjoy wines of cool climate character.

Cool Climate Character

Sponsored by: Von Holt Cellars
In many ways, Dry Creek Valley is quintessentially Sonoma County-- where warm days are tempered by morning fog from the Pacific and food-friendly varieties like Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel boldly emerge, both on the narrow valley floor and the wooded hillsides above. Originally planted by French immigrants in 1870, Italian pioneers soon discovered a geography that was reminiscent of their native Tuscany and Piedmont. They planted Petite Sirah,

Dry Creek

Sponsored by: Wine Road Northern Sonoma County
WineSur is a digital media outlet designed to create awareness and recognition of wineries and wines of Argentina. The Wine Forum Argentina is our industry’s largest annual gathering to discuss the state of the business.

Foro Vitivinícola- Wine Forum Argentina 2011

Sponsored by: WineSUR
Cornerstone Cellars is most famous for helping show the world that Howell Mountain, located in the northeast corner of the Napa Valley, is capable of producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon wines. As the winery’s reputation grew, it began producing other varietal wines, establishing itself as a true leader in the industry. With world-class hospitality to match its wines, Cornerstone Cellars is a benchmark of Napa Valley.

Foundation of Napa

Sponsored by: Cornerstone Cellars
We are proud to introduce you to a great selection of our ultra-premium Napa Valley wines. Choose from our classic Napa Valley line, which includes our Legendary Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon & Sauvignon Blanc. Feeling adventurous, try our Reserve and Limited Release wines that are made in very small quantities and only available from our Tasting Room in Napa Valley. No matter what your passion is, Life Looks Better from Rutherford Hill.

Friends of Rutherford Hill

Sponsored by: Rutherford Hill Winery
Gary tastes 1000's of wines each year & has embarked on a never ending quest to expand peoples palates. These five grapes are among his favorite, underrated white wine varietals: Chenin Blanc, Albarino, Greco Di Tufo, Roussanne & Pinot Gris. These varieties can be found in your favorite wines from China to NZ, France to Portugal, Italy to the USA. With so much of a selection, you'll earn Gary's pass in no time! Earn his pass & you'll get a reward

Gary Vay - ner -chuk

Sponsored by: Gary Vaynerchuk
The Parlotones are a leading rock band from South Africa that had a lifelong dream to create boutique wines. A group of talented people and a will to succeed, has ensured the birth of an exclusive red blend called Giant Mistake, an exciting white called Push me to the Floor and a trend-setting Rose We call this Dancing. These three wines are named after our hit songs and should you earn this pass we will reward them to you for free!

Giant Mistake

Sponsored by: Parlotones
Hospice du Rhône is dedicated to the worldly Rhône community and you are invited to join this mission! With 22 Rhône varieties to try,one of the individual varietal specific Rhône wines or Rhône inspired blends such as Syrah, Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache, Picpoul Blanc and Cinsault just to name a few. The wondrous Rhône wines that may grace your glass could hail from France, South Africa, Spain, Australia, California, Arizona and beyond.

Hospice du Rhône

Sponsored by: Hospice du Rhône
After 30 years, Girard produces wines reflecting the quality that has made Napa Valley the most famous New World wine-growing region in the world. Napa's rise to fame was punctuated by a renaissance that began at the same time Girard settled down its own roots. From Zin & Petite Sirah made from century-old vines to Cabernet from Atlas Peak, Diamond Mountain & Mt. Veeder, Girard offers a lineup featuring both the power & finess of CA wines.

If You Like It Put a Ring On It

Sponsored by: Girard Winery
Greece is currently producing some of the most exciting and individual wines on the planet, largely due to the unique grape varieties to be found in this country. There has been a staggering improvement in quality over the last few years. Look out for Assyrtiko, Moschofilero, Robola, Malagousia, Roditis, Agiorgitiko, Xinomavro and more.

It's all Greek to me

Sponsored by: Markus Stolz
Along the border of the Mediterranean Sea, the vineyards comprise the largest expanse of vine growing in the world. The predominant grapes are Carignan, Cinsault, & Grenache. Growers have introduced varieties such as Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to their vineyards. The Languedoc-Roussillon offers a wide range of “vins de pays” or country wines, perfect for everyday drinking, as well as a growing list of fine appellation wines.

Languedoc-Roussillon: Yours to Discover

Sponsored by: Wines Of France / MAAPRAT
The world’s largest fine wine region, Bordeaux offers a wide range of wines, both white and red - from basic AOC Bordeaux for everyday drinking to great classified growth chateaux for cellaring for truly special occasions. Almost all Bordeaux wines are blends (Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, principally, for the reds; Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, mainly, for the whites); the winemakers of Bordeaux are masters in the art of the blend.

Life gets better with Bordeaux

Sponsored by: Wines Of France / MAAPRAT
Now that you’ve tasted SIX Wine Road wines, sample just ONE more from either Alexander, Dry Creek or Russian River to earn the Wine Road MASTER badge! Then tell your friends about it. Taste, rate, review, share!

Master Northern Sonoma Wine Road

Sponsored by: Wine Road Northern Sonoma County
Given the choice, would you rather a party of one…or a Ménage à Trois? In a blended wine, the different varietals each bring something to the table, making for a more complex, delicious, wine. With each of our playful blends of three, there's no doubt about it that the whole is greater (and more fun) than the sum of its parts. Ménage à Trois- It's fun; it's exciting and it's legal in most states

Ménage à Trois Wines

Sponsored by: Ménage à Trois Wines
Led by the spirit of creativity & innovation, Cosentino Winery was founded in 1980 with a commitment to making only the highest quality wines from California’s greatest vineyards. Cosentino wines have steadily grown in quality & reputation over time and the release of the 1986 vintage of “The Poet” in 1989 constituted America’s first designated Meritage wine. Cosentino continues to focus on Meritage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay & solidify our commitment to quality

Merit-age Badge

Sponsored by: Cosentino Winery
Cool climate winemaking is not just for Burgundy and Germany! From the east coast of Long Island, where Merlot thrives, to the Finger Lakes, where Riesling shines, to Niagara, where a new guard is taking root, New York state is earning the world's attention. The writers behind the award-winning New York Cork Report online have helped design this pass.

New York Cork Report Insider

Sponsored by: New York Cork Report
Provence is the birthplace of rosé, but it is also beginning to make a name for itself with its elegant reds. The major grapes of Provence include: Carignan, Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre. It has 8 AOC wine zones, the largest of which is the Côtes de Provence, accounting for 75% of the region’s production. Not just a warm-weather wine, rosé from Provence can accompany all types of lighter foods year round.

Provence: The Dry Pink

Sponsored by: Wines Of France / MAAPRAT
Between Lyon and Provence lies Rhône Valley, which produces full-bodied, generous wines, more than 90% of them red. Some of the oldest vineyards in France were planted here by the Romans over 2000 years ago. Major grapes include Syrah & Grenache, Mourvèdre, Viognier, Marsanne & Rousanne. Look for Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages, named Village wines (such as Cairanne) and AOC/Cru wines (such as Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Côte Rôtie).

Rhône Valley Wines: Always Right

Sponsored by: Wines Of France / MAAPRAT
Did you know that Rioja Reservas are aged for a minimum of three years, of which at least one year is in oak and the Rioja Gran Reserva wines have been aged a minimum of two years in oak and three years in bottle. Reserva and Gran Reserva wines are produced only in exceptional years, so you are guaranteed to enjoy these diamonds in the rough with sultry, yet elegant aromas and flavors.

Rioja Master

Sponsored by: Vibrant Rioja
Only the weak & meek don't dig Rose. You prove your wine awesomeness by embracing the steal-of-a-deal Springtime refreshment that is Rose wine, especially when you do gain your smarties by tasting them from all over the world. Rmember different regions within the same country are allowed, but you'll get maximum personal benefit if you branch out and go for as much diversity as possible). Enjoy!

Rose RULES!

Sponsored by: 1 Wine Dude!
The Russian River Valley¹s climate is what makes it notable. This low-lying flat plain extends south and west of Healdsburg as it winds its way along the Russian River and descends to meet the Pacific at Jenner, then makes it way toward the Golden Gate Bridge, ending about 55 miles north of this landmark. This area thrives due to the coastal influences of the Pacific Ocean, which makes it an exceptional place for growing coolclimate grapes like P

Russian River Valley

Sponsored by: Wine Road Northern Sonoma County
The best expression of Sonoma County’s renowned varietals can be found in Kenwood’s portfolio. Taste the opulent layers of fruit in our Russian River Pinot Noir or the explosively aromatic and racy style of our Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. Sample the flavor of our full-bodied single-vineyard Jack London Cabernet Sauvignon and try our concentrated, mouth-coating Sonoma County Zinfandel.

Sonoma County in a Glass

Sponsored by: Kenwood Vineyards
Keller Estate has some of the oldest vineyards in the area and a thorough knowledge of its potential as one of the finest Estate’s in California. Our limited production of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir continue to reach new levels of elegance and finesse. Enjoy our quality wines and you will unlock a special offer exclusive to our Vinpass players!

Sonoma County Jewel

Sponsored by: Keller Estates
The Southwest of France produces a variety of unusual, incredible wines from regions like Madiran and Gascony. Made with indigenous grapes such as Malbec, Tannat and Négrette, they have a special charm and unique flavor profile that will bring you to new areas of taste exploration. Enjoy one of France’s best-kept secrets!

Southwest: A New Direction for French Wine

Sponsored by: Wines Of France / MAAPRAT
Explore a wine region that is rapidly gaining respect around the world. You'll taste at least one wine from each of the producers featured in the new book, Summer in a Glass: The Coming of Age of Winemaking in the Finger Lakes. If you've already read the book, you'll feel the connection to person and place. We recommend Riesling, but you're free to taste what you like!

Summer in a Glass

Sponsored by: New York Cork Report
Middle sisters sometime deserve a little extra attention, so get to know THE Middle Sisters. There are 9 Sisters, but only 5 get you closer to becoming a Superstar Sister.” Is it sassy Rebel Red or Smarty Pants Chardonnay? Mischief Maker Cab or Sweet & Sassy Moscato? Try them all to find the 5 qualifying Sisters! Tell us when you do on Facebook or Twitter. Post to our Facebook Page and be our BFF. Remember: It takes 5 sisters to win!

Superstar Sister!

Sponsored by: Wine Sisterhood
The Hirsch family claims one of the most rugged but prized Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards in California. Within view of the Pacific Ocean and adjacent to the San Andreas Fault, Hirsch Vineyards produces grapes of such a distinct character that the most prestigious producers have sought them out. In 2002 the family established its own label, adding to a tradition of excellence and respect for the land.

Taste the Coast

Sponsored by: Hirsch Vineyards
Marita’s Vineyard is the culmination of a lifetime of hard work and dedication. A luxury Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon produced by the family of Bulmaro Montes, former vice president of operations for Joseph Phelps, Marita’s Vineyard combines power and elegance and tastes distinctly of its place of origin. A wine with decades of aging potential, the wine is for the most special of occasions.

Taste the Dream

Sponsored by: Marita's Vineyard
Well done you! Some will pay and some will not but everyone will enjoy this digital reward for submitting your taxes on time. Now it is time to sit back and pour yourself a glass, , or more depending on your tax situation, of your favorite wine. Cheers!

Tax Day is Over!

Sponsored by: VinTank
The Loire Valley is perhaps the most versatile wine region in all of France, producing red, white and rosé wines, in styles that can be dry, sweet and even sparkling. There are three areas to know: Eastern Loire: home to Sancerre, made from the Sauvignon blanc grape; Central Loire: home to Touraine, Anjou and Chinon (Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc) and Western Loire: home to Muscadet (Melon de Bourgogne).

The Loire: A River of Wine

Sponsored by: Wines Of France / MAAPRAT
So you’ve explored all of France. You are now well traveled through one of the most historic and prestigious wine producing countries in the world.

Tour de France

Sponsored by: Wines Of France / MAAPRAT
TwentyFour is an endeavor that, like its proprietors, was born of humble beginnings and evolved into so much more. Blended from grapes that were cultivated in one of the most prestigious vineyards in the Napa Valley, TwentyFour embodies the abundant blessings that surround us. This is a wine of pure enjoyment, gratitude, giving back and paying forward. From our cellar to yours, we hope you enjoy.

TwentyFour by Charles Woodson

Sponsored by: TwentyFour by Charles Woodson
Vibrant Rioja invites you to a fun Rioja Crawl in Charlottesville within walking distance of the Omni Convention Center. Don't forget to hand in your stamped Rioja Crawl map for a chance at several awesome prizes (spoiler alert there might be a trip to Rioja involved). If you can't join us for the Crawl in Virginia, we hope you enjoy your favorite glass of Rioja at your local restaurant, bar or in the comfort of your home!

Vibrant Rioja Crawl

Sponsored by: Vibrant Rioja
The ‘Napa Valley of Spain,” Rioja produces exceptional red, white and rose wines. Food-friendly, fruit-forward and smooth, Rioja wines provide excellent value at every price point. About 80% of all grapes grown in the region are Tempranillo grapes, making one of the greatest food-pairing varietals in the world. Trying each of the styles Rioja has to offer will leave you wanting to try more.

VIBRANT RIOJA – PURE GENIUS

Sponsored by: Vibrant Rioja
Welcome to VinPass and congratulations on earning your first pass. We have several passes that you can earn every time you taste, review and score wines. Some of our passes will also unlock killer deals, discounts and rewards, so keep playing. You are well on your way to enhancing your wine experiences!

Welcome to VinPass!

Sponsored by: VinTank
What Pinot Noir is crafted from the youngest vines at Hirsch Vineyards and always has a picture of the winery cat on its label? It is a charming, affordable wine intended for everyday enjoyment that expresses the true character of the extreme Sonoma Coast. The label changes with the vintage, but the one constant is Bobes the cat!

Where’s Bobes the Cat?

Sponsored by: Hirsch Vineyards
What do Italy, France, Argentina, Portugal and USA all have in common? They're known for their BIG REDs which are just as complex and raw as Finkus' favorite music - whether that be Bowie, Metallica (pre Black), Iggy, BRMC or FOO... these wine growing nations bring it al! The Trans-Atlantic BIG REDS knows no borders, it is a healthy mix of New & Old, past & present, tradition and modernism..so drink up and keep on keepin' ON!

Wine on the Rocks- Trans-Atlantic BIG REDS

Sponsored by: Wine on the Rocks
WineSur is a digital media outlet designed to create awareness and recognition of wineries and wines of Argentina. The Wine Forum Argentina is our industry’s largest annual gathering to discuss the state of the business.

WineSur

Sponsored by: WineSUR
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