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Spend an immersive 2½-hour workshop at Meadowcroft Wines inside Cornerstone Sonoma where you’ll tour the gardens, sample barrel components, and create a hand-corked 750ml Bordeaux-style blend to take home. Ideal for beginners and seasoned tasters alike, this sensory class pairs local cheese with practical blending techniques.
Spend an immersive 2½-hour workshop at Meadowcroft Wines inside Cornerstone Sonoma where you’ll tour the gardens, sample barrel components, and create a hand-corked 750ml Bordeaux-style blend to take home. Ideal for beginners and seasoned tasters alike, this sensory class pairs local cheese with practical blending techniques.
A warm morning light filters through rows of gnarled vines as participants gather inside Meadowcroft Wines at Cornerstone Sonoma. The air smells faintly of crushed grape skins and damp earth; the gardens around the winery hum with pollinators while oak barrels sit like patient teachers in the cellar. The experience begins with a guided walk through Cornerstone’s sculpted gardens and the adjacent vineyard, where vines reach for sun and the valley’s microclimates reveal themselves in leaf and soil.
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Operated by Meadowcroft wines · Sonoma, California
A warm morning light filters through rows of gnarled vines as participants gather inside Meadowcroft Wines at Cornerstone Sonoma. The air smells faintly of crushed grape skins and damp earth; the gardens around the winery hum with pollinators while oak barrels sit like patient teachers in the cellar. The experience begins with a guided walk through Cornerstone’s sculpted gardens and the adjacent vineyard, where vines reach for sun and the valley’s microclimates reveal themselves in leaf and soil.
Sonoma Valley’s history — from Indigenous stewardship and Mission-era plantings to Gold Rush-era vineyards and modern boutique winemaking — is evident in the terroir. Geologically, a patchwork of alluvial fans and volcanic deposits gives the valley its range: loam, volcanic rock, and well-draining gravels that influence the tannin and acidity of Bordeaux-style varieties used in this blending lab.
After the walk, Meadowcroft’s winemaking team introduces separate barrel components: bright Sancerre-like stems of acidity, plush Merlot mid-palate, and structured Cabernet backbone. Guests measure, taste, and adjust until their 750ml blend reads like a signature statement, then hand-cork and label the bottle to take home. A local cheese plate accompanies the tasting, grounding the sensory work with food.
Practical guidance: arrive 10 minutes early, wear closed-toe shoes for vineyard paths and a sun layer for variable weather. Expect about 2–3 hours from start to finish, moderate sensory focus rather than physical exertion. Bring a water bottle, a notebook for blend ratios, and an openness to experiment—this is both a sensory workshop and an introduction to how Sonoma’s soils translate to glass.
No—this experience is designed for all levels; instructors explain terminology and guide you through tasting and blending techniques.
Yes—you hand-cork and label a 750ml bottle of your custom blend to take home at the end of the session.
Meadowcroft and Cornerstone Sonoma note wheelchair accessibility for main areas; contact the operator ahead if you require specific accommodations.
A locally sourced cheese plate and accompaniments are provided as part of the experience to pair with your tastings.
Meadowcroft wines operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A warm morning light filters through rows of gnarled vines as participants gather inside Meadowcroft Wines at Cornerstone Sonoma. The air smells faintly of crushed grape skins and damp earth; the gardens around the winery hum with pollinators while oak barrels sit like patient teachers in the cellar. The experience begins with a guided walk through Cornerstone’s sculpted gardens and the adjacent vineyard, where vines reach for sun and the valley’s microclimates reveal themselves in leaf and soil.
A warm morning light filters through rows of gnarled vines as participants gather inside Meadowcroft Wines at Cornerstone Sonoma. The air smells faintly of crushed grape skins and damp earth; the gardens around the winery hum with pollinators while oak barrels sit like patient teachers in the cellar. The experience begins with a guided walk through Cornerstone’s sculpted gardens and the adjacent vineyard, where vines reach for sun and the valley’s microclimates reveal themselves in leaf and soil.
Sonoma Valley’s history — from Indigenous stewardship and Mission-era plantings to Gold Rush-era vineyards and modern boutique winemaking — is evident in the terroir. Geologically, a patchwork of alluvial fans and volcanic deposits gives the valley its range: loam, volcanic rock, and well-draining gravels that influence the tannin and acidity of Bordeaux-style varieties used in this blending lab.
After the walk, Meadowcroft’s winemaking team introduces separate barrel components: bright Sancerre-like stems of acidity, plush Merlot mid-palate, and structured Cabernet backbone. Guests measure, taste, and adjust until their 750ml blend reads like a signature statement, then hand-cork and label the bottle to take home. A local cheese plate accompanies the tasting, grounding the sensory work with food.
Practical guidance: arrive 10 minutes early, wear closed-toe shoes for vineyard paths and a sun layer for variable weather. Expect about 2–3 hours from start to finish, moderate sensory focus rather than physical exertion. Bring a water bottle, a notebook for blend ratios, and an openness to experiment—this is both a sensory workshop and an introduction to how Sonoma’s soils translate to glass.