California’s wine industry is often oversimplified as consisting of powerful Cabernet and oak-driven Chardonnay—but there’s so much more to discover. Wine is art. Wine is fashion. It evolves and rollicks with cultural subcurrents, and California’s winemaking is in the midst of a 20-year revolution.
This tasting celebrates the bold, unconventional winemakers redefining the Golden State’s wine scene. From energetic, low-intervention reds to zippy, skin-contact whites, these wines tell a story of creativity and rebellion.
Join us for an evening of lesser-known grapes, unexpected blends, and wines that embrace wild fermentation and minimal intervention. Experience the elegance of lighter-bodied reds, and the textured allure of amber-hued wines. Each glass reflects the shifting tides of California’s wine culture—raw, fresh, and unrestrained.
Come discover the winemakers breaking free from convention, crafting bottles with soul and spontaneity. Let the new wave wash over you—one adventurous sip at a time.
2023 Folk Machine Aligote Vecino Vineyard $36.99
2023 Maitre de Chai Sauvignon Blanc Elison Vineyard $39.99
2024 Monte Rio Cellares Vermentino "The Bench" $29.99
2023 Martha Soutmen Post Flirtation Red $31.99
2022 Folk Machine Valdiguie "Film & Camera" $29.99
2023 Jolie-Laide Trousseau Noir Red Blend $36.99
2022 Pax Mahle Wines Syrah "The Bench Vineyard" $38.99
2022 Bedrock Heritage Red Wine $59.99
2021 Matthiasson Cabernet Sauvignon $89.99
All prices listed shown are regular retail. Significant discounts offered on all wines at the tasting.
Due to the their highly allocated nature, some wines may change without notice.
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
Thursday, July 31, 6 - 7:30 pm
$`15
Printed courtesy of www.fitchburgchamber.com/ – Contact the Fitchburg Chamber Visitor & Business Bureau for more information.
5500 E Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711 – (608) 288-8284 – info@fitchburgchamber.com