The Art of the Pour

Indulge in a delightful afternoon of wine tasting and art-making at the picturesque Reichwage Winery in Sebastopol, CA.

Join Artist-in-Residence Michele de la Menardiere for a unique, multisensory workshop that blends the art of wine tasting with the freedom of abstract painting. As you explore the evocative aromas, textures, and colors of a curated selection of wines, Michele will guide you in translating those sensory impressions into expressive works of art. Through creative prompts focusing on color, form, and gesture, you'll learn to visually capture what you taste and feel.

This joyful, hands-on experience is designed to awaken your senses, ignite your imagination, and offer a relaxing, inspiring space for playful self-expression.

No art or wine experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to have fun. All skill levels are warmly welcome.

What’s Included

• A guided, abstract art session at the scenic Reichwage Winery led by Artist-in-Residence, Michele de la Menardiere

• A curated tasting (3 wines)— explore the textures, aromas, and colors of each pour, using them as inspiration for your artistic expression

• All art materials included acrylic paint, brushes, paper, and canvas boards

• A special take-home gift to keep your creative energy flowing_______

About the Artist

Michele de la Menardiere is an abstract painter based in San Francisco, California. She has exhibited her work in national and international galleries and her paintings are part of notable corporate collections such as the DC Commission for the Arts and Humanities, Nokia, and the Ritz Carlton.

Michele’s art has also been acquired by the U.S. State Department’s Art in Embassies Program and exhibited in several public art projects including a large-scale installation at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Arlington, VA. Her paintings have been featured in prominent media outlets such as The Washington Post, on the set of KQED’s Check, Please! Bay Area, and in Sotheby’s residential projects. Michele is a graduate of Chelsea College of Art and Design in London, England.

See more at www.delamenardiere.com