Alan Ramey joins us Monday, June 12 for an intimate conversation about Sonoma winegrowing, generational transitions in California wine, and his family's wildly popular Chardonnay, Cabernet and Pinot.

Many of California's benchmark wine estates have come to a crossroads as founding winemakers struggle to appoint a successor. The pressures, climate stressors and immense costs of modern winegrowing in Napa and Sonoma mean it's more challenging than ever to pass on the family legacy to the next generation.

Fortunately, there are exceptions: David Ramey, influential winemaker and mastermind of the brand's success since 1996, has officially retired and his children Alan and Claire are currently taking over operations. What's the secret to a successful family-run wine estate that stands the test of time? What compels the kids of winemakers to take up the family business? And what does it all mean for the future of Napa and Sonoma?

Join us for an intimate chat with Alan Ramey on Monday, June 12, where he'll share his family's story, his winemaking philosophy and his unique insights on the generational shifts in the region. Alan has worked harvests at Veramonte in Chile and Domaine Méo-Camuzet in Burgundy and also serves on the board of the California Wine Institute, and his perspective is sure to make for a highly educational session. Of course, we'll taste his wildly popular Sonoma and Napa wines, too.

Seating is very limited. The cost of this seminar is $30 and a $20 credit at the store will be extended to each guest for a future purchase. We hope you can join us Monday, June 12 starting at 6pm on our mezzanine for this special events.