The Fine Art of Tatiana McWethy at
Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room & Gallery
SONOMA,
California (February 2009) –The paintings of local
fine artist Tatiana McWethy, a selection of new and recent
works in both pastel and oil, will grace the walls of
the Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room and Gallery in
downtown Sonoma from March 1 through April 30, 2009. A
reception for the artist, which will showcase Charles
Creek wines – including the newly released Alexander
Valley Sangiovese – along with appropriate local
cheeses, is scheduled for the evening of March 6th from
5 – 7 PM. The reception is open to the public and
there is no charge to attend.
Tatiana McWethy, born in the Ukraine town of Berditchev,
has resided (with her husband Ian) in Sonoma since
2006. She is a 1986 graduate of the Zheleznogorsky
Art College in Russia, having previously attended
The Berditchev School of Art. A professional Artist
since 1987, Tatiana also worked doing restorations
and iconography for churches; her icons are in the
collections of a number of St Petersburg churches,
including the Church of the Annunciation and the
Chapel of St Olga. In addition to a solo exhibition
in the Palace Kotchubey in 1996, Tatiana also participated
in the Portrait exhibition in the Art Academy in
St Petersburg. Her paintings hang in private collections
in Russia and Europe as well as in the United States.
Specializing in high quality Chardonnay, Merlot,
Cabernet Sauvignon with a bit of Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese,
Syrah and Grenache from great vineyard sources in
the Sonoma and Napa Counties, Charles Creek Vineyard
produces wines that are food friendly, fruit driven,
and easily paired with the courses of a meal. The
winery Tasting Room is conveniently situated in a
charming 1890s era storefront on the historic Sonoma
Plaza. In addition wine tasting and sales, the Tasting
Room also provides space to show the work of local
artists.
The Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room and Gallery,
open seven days a week from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.,
is located at 483 First St. West, on the historic
Plaza in downtown Sonoma. For more information,
call (707) 935-3848 or email alan@charlescreek.com.
While somewhat limited in terms of space, the charming atmosphere of our 1890s era storefront is remarkably conducive to the showing of these talented, award winning (and arguably local) painters.
What better way to view these creative works than to browse the room with a sip or two of delicious, award winning Charles Creek Vineyard wines?
Tasting Room Manager Alan Wastell and his stalwart crew look forward to hosting you.
Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room & Gallery, located on the historic Sonoma Plaza at 483 First Street West (across from the patolitas pond, of course) is open daily from 11am to 6pm. Contact: (707) 935-3848 tastewine@charlescreek.com
