Discover Bordeaux Wines, with Mikael Wargin of MJA Vineyards (a Surf City University wine appreciation class)

Taste and learn about the classic grape varietals of the Bordeaux region of France. Winemaker Mikael Wargin will host a class focused on the time honored wines made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc. We will talk about the growing regions for Bordeaux varieties and taste examples from different regions in California (including the Santa Cruz Mountains and Napa) as well as from Bordeaux. MJA Vineyards will pour their Sauvignon Blanc, along with their 2006 DaVine and 2005 Serene Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon wines, and 2008 Napa Valley Merlot, as well as a selection from other wineries. Learn about the history, viticulture, and favored terroir of these titans of the winegrape world.

Taste and learn about the classic grape varietals of the Bordeaux region of France. Winemaker Mikael Wargin will host a class focused on the time honored wines made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc. We will talk about the growing regions for Bordeaux varieties and taste examples from different regions in California (including the Santa Cruz Mountains and Napa) as well as from Bordeaux. MJA Vineyards will pour their Sauvignon Blanc, along with their 2006 DaVine and 2005 Serene Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon wines, and 2008 Napa Valley Merlot, as well as a selection from other wineries. Learn about the history, viticulture, and favored terroir of these titans of the winegrape world.

MJA Vineyards is located at
328-A Ingalls St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060