"But what about the other 7%? More than 100 varieties comprise that group and those are the wines that industry expert Allison Levine sought to highlight when she created the Festival of Undiscovered Grapes two years ago in Los Angeles. The festival will come to the Bay Area for the first time Saturday, Jan. 31, with tastings from noon to 5 p.m. at the Rotary Summit Center in downtown San Jose."
"General admission tickets, $75, include a three-hour tasting from 2 to 5 p.m., a guidebook with maps and a one-time delivery fee of $20 for any wine ordered at the event (fee waived for purchases of 12 bottles or more). The VIP tickets, $125, include a pre-tasting discussion about Lodi, which Levine says is the epicenter of California's hidden grape diversity, as well as early admission to the tasting and free delivery of all wines ordered."
Nine varieties account for 93% of California wine-grape plantings, leaving more than 100 lesser-known varieties making up the remaining 7%. A Festival of Undiscovered Grapes showcases these uncommon varieties with over 65 participating wineries offering tastings. The Bay Area event will be in San Jose on Saturday, Jan. 31, with general admission including a three-hour tasting, a guidebook and delivery fee details; VIP tickets add early admission, a pre-tasting discussion about Lodi's grape diversity, and free delivery. Rare varieties featured include Aligote, Fiano, Clairette Blanche, Teroldego, Zweigelt, Vaccarese, Friulano and Touriga Nacional. Onsite food and limited free parking are available.
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