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VINOPOP Hosts Dresser Winery (Only 40 Tickets!)

Cost: $55

About This Tasting

Dresser Winery presenting their wines at Bianchi Winery in Laguna Beach!

This is what sets Paso Robles apart - the genuine support among wineries and their encouragement of one another's achievements. Bianchi is exemplifying this by hosting Dresser Winery for this special VINOPOP.

"Meeting co-owner and winemaker Kory Burke is just fun. He's as laid-back as his wines are bold and as passionate about wine as they come. Together with his wife Catherine, they're on a journey of making their dream of farming, making boutique wines, and owning a property in Paso come true. They have a huge lineup of wines and varietals that will please anyone and everyone, yet only produce 2,000 cases per year." - Naushad Huda

Kory spent the first nine years of his career in Sports Marketing working for several MLB, NBA and NHL teams and as an Assistant Athletic Director for Georgia State University before falling into the technology world. He spent 11 years as a Business Development and Enterprise Sales executive working in streaming video for Adobe and three start-up companies in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Austria.

In 2016, he and his wife discovered Paso Robles and made a bold move to buy a fixer-upper with a charming hobby vineyard just before welcoming their daughter, Kaia. With a passion for wine and a thirst for knowledge, they teamed up with Gelfand Vineyards to learn the ins and outs of winemaking. By 2020, they took the reins of the business, transforming it into Dresser Winery, named after the stunning Dresser Ranch location.

Taste the essence of Dresser as winemaker Kory takes us on a journey through 5 of their boutique production wines complete with stories, insider information and Q&A.

WINES YOU'LL BE TASTING

2023 Viognier ($40)

Only 106 cases

On the nose, tropical fruits of papaya, banana, and guava leap out of the glass blended with floral notes of wild daffodils and daisies. This viognier is well balanced on the palate with bright acidity. This wine has an expressive finish of Meyer lemon custard, tangelo, and orange melon. Great wine for a spring or summer picnic!

2022 Kaia Lee (Zin, Malbec, Syrah) ($62)

Only 216 cases

On the nose, red fruit notes of strawberry and black cherry are blended with umami notes of truffle mushroom and soy. The Syrah adds a distinct pepperiness on the nose and the palate. This blend is full bodied with a balanced tannic structure. The bright acidity leans towards a tart strawberry and dark chocolate finish. A perfect pairing for this blend would be summer pasta with grilled mesquite chicken and grilled spiced veggies.

Blind Tasting!

We're putting you to the test during this portion of the tasting!

2022 Petite Sirah (Members only wine!)

Only 104 cases

Sweet aromas of chocolate dipped berries, and strawberries are accentuated with spicier aromas of cinnamon stick and cardamom. These sweet and spicy aromas are rounded out with a finish of cocoa and toasted oak. On the palate, the wine is dry with juicy acidity that lead to a pleasant finish with flavors of chocolate covered black cherries and red plums. This is a perfect pairing for dessert. A bitter-sweet chocolate torte or chocolate covered cherries or berries would be a perfect complement to this Petit Sirah.

2022 Sh*T Faced Red (Petite Sirah, Cab, Syrah, Zin) ($66!)

Only 120 cases

This Dresser classic brings aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, and plump ripe strawberries from the glass with spicy aromas of pink peppercorn, mesquite, and cayenne. The nose also has floral notes of rose, violet and plumeria. This red blend has a full palate of well-integrated tannins, juicy acidity, and warmth. The finish has savory notes of black pepper accompanied by dark cocoa. This is a full-bodied wine that can stand up to meatier pairings or to enjoy on its own on a cool fall evening or cold winter night by the fireplace.

THE MENU AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM HARDWARE HOUSE KITCHEN

Freshly prepared wood-fired pizzas, handmade to order with dough made from scratch.

BASIL + BURRATA: Our take on a Margarita $25

QUATTRO FORMAGGI: Parmesan + Asiago + Fontina + Provolone $25

CLASSIC PEPPERONI: Just like it sounds! $25

MEAT LOVERS: Fan Fave: Sweet Sage Sausage + Pepperoni $28

Fresh salad

LIGHT LEMON CAESAR: Crispy Romaine Hearts + House Made Croutons + Parmesan + Light Lemon Caesar Dressing $12

From scratch desserts

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE $5

MINI CUPCAKES $2

NO REFUNDS NOR CREDITS UNLESS EVENT IS CANCELED. 

MUST BE 21+ TO ATTEND

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