We are excited to welcome Brian Scott, National Sales Director for Quivira & La Follette Vineyards & Wineries. Brian comes to Wine Creek with over 20 years of experience in all aspects of the wine industry. He started his career as a Sommelier for some of the best restaurants in both Sacramento and Los Angeles. During the early years, he was the Director of Wine Education for The Wine Brats, creating nontraditional wine events and experiences for a new generation of wine lovers.
With experience in multiple markets in the USA as well as selling internationally to Canada, the UK, France, Eastern Europe and Singapore, Brian brings a varied level of market knowledge and a global view to the world of wine.
Brian will be presenting four wines, two from each winery, along with our 3-course menu. Wines presented that evening will be available for sale at a special price at the event.
- Quivira Vineyards, ‘Fig Tree’ Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek Valley 2022
- La Follette, Sun Chase Vineyard, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2018
- La Follette, Heintz Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2021
- Quivira Vineyards, ‘Black Boar’ Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley 2019
- Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- Time: 7 PM – 9:30 PM
- Location: Del Ray Cafe – 205 East Howell Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
- Cost: $100 per person
- Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-follette-wine-tasting-dinner-tickets-893995593887?aff=oddtdtcreator
Quivira Vineyards is a leading producer of Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc and Rhône varieties, built upon intentional winegrowing and a thoughtful commitment to organic farming. Quivira was founded in 1981 by Holly and Henry Wendt, who were drawn to Dry Creek Valley’s unspoiled rural character and rich history of winegrape growing that is among the longest in California. In 2006, Pete and Terri Kight purchased Quivira from the Wendts.
Since 1998, Quivira has been actively engaged in restoring Wine Creek, the Coho salmon and Steelhead trout spawning stream that winds through the center of the estate. The iconic 140-year-old Fig Tree has been preserved as a landmark.
Quivira’s estate includes a lush organically farmed garden designed to educate visitors and promote biodiversity. The garden’s 100+ raised beds are planted to exceptional heritage cultivars of various produce. Quivira partners with highly-regarded restaurants and hosts farm-to-table dinners that feature fresh produce, estate products and wine all from the property.
La Follette fully embraces the concept of terroir – that each vineyard site has a unique expression that is showcased through the wines. Grapes from each location gain the full benefit of the microclimate, clonal selection, constant eye of the vineyard manager knowing when it is best to pick each row, and so on.The winemaker’s role is to handcraft a wine true to the vineyard, pure in its expression, and a delight to drink. With each vintage, our understanding deepens and the wines become more reflective of that place.
In producing the most distinctive, site-driven Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, La Follette partners with family-owned vineyards. We work closely together to ensure the farming is done to our viticultural directives based on decades of experience and celebrates the distinct nature of their location.