We are thrilled to be joined by Patrick Cappiello of Monte Rio Cellars, Thursday October 27th! A bit about Patrick and Monte Rio Cellars:

“Mr. Cappiello got his start in restaurants, his wine career began in 2002 as a Sommelier at Tribeca Grill. As time progressed his roles changed to Wine Director and restaurant owner over the next 15 years. Through connections with countless winemakers and after meeting his current business partner Pax Mahle, the transition to Winemaker was a natural progression for Cappiello. He still serves as Wine Director of Walnut Street Café in Philadelphia. He is Food & Wine host for Playboy and founding member of Winemakers & Sommeliers for California Wildfire Relief.

His 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, and Sommelier career has given him access to four of the worlds greatest wine cellars. All have been recipients of Wine Spectators "Grand Award"; TriBeCa Grill, Veritas, GILT, and Pearl & Ash. Mr. Cappiello was named "Sommelier of the Year 2014" by Food & Wine Magazine, "Wine Person of the Year 2014" by Imbibe Magazine, and "Sommelier of the Year 2015" by Eater National.

His winemaking career started in 2018, under the watchful eye of Pax Mahle. Monte Rio focuses on heritage and classic California varieties. Wines are made naturally with no additives and farmed with organic practices.

Mr. Cappiello and Mr Mahle collaborate on two wineries; Skull Wines and the Piquette Project.”

The tasting will take place from 5pm to 7pm and we will be pouring the following wines from:

2021 Skull Sparkling

2021 Skull Red

2020 Monte Rio Petite Sirah

2021 Monte Rio Old Vine Zinfandel

The cost of the tasting is $20 to the general public, $10 to Soif wine club members. We hope to see you there!