The 1998 vintage highly favored Cabernet Franc and Merlot blends from vineyards situated on Bordeaux's Right Bank. 

Join fellow Commandeurs on Wednesday, June 19th to revisit this storied vintage with Éducateur Matt Warter leading the charge at the Battle of Saint-Émilion vs. Pomerol: The 1998 Vintage - a Quarter Century in Bottle!

A new venue for the Commanderie, Green Acres is a contemporary café offering farm-to-table fare in a rustic-chic space with outdoor seating. Two days away from the Summer Solstice, June 19th is one of the longest days of the year and we're looking forward to a beautiful evening overlooking the wild flowers and verdure of Sorrento Canyon. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. 

Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis to 24 Commandeurs. 

Dress is comfortable, casual attire and Commanderie pocket crests. Jackets recommended as a light breeze is typical in the evening. 

Class begins promply at 6:00 pm, and we will finish up by 8:30 pm. Classroom style seating will be in a sheltered, outdoor space, with heaters as necessary. 

Event sponsors are Matt and Marcela Warter and Lynn Lathrop.

Cost: $160.00 for Commandeurs

** Limited to 24 **

Plentiful free parking - park at the Western-most end of Campus Point to enter through the Green Acres' herb garden. 

Info below is required to keep the lawyers at WIX happy:

As per our articles of Incorporation: "The purpose of the Commanderie is to disseminate better understanding and appreciation with respect to the wines of the Bordeaux region and to promote convivial relations among members of said association.  We organize and encourage wine tasting at which members may appropriately celebrate the virtues and benefits of the wines of Bordeaux."

All attendees must be of legal drinking age (21 years or older).