Art & Wine in Sonoma;
Local Artist Erika Schmitt at the
Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room & Gallery
SONOMA, California (Dec 1, 2008) –Unique small works
in paint and collage by Sonoma Artist Erika Schmitt will
be on display at the Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room
and Gallery from December 1st, 2008 through February of
2009. A reception, with cheeses and (of course) Charles
Creek wines, will provide an opportunity for the public
to meet the Artist on Friday, December 12th from 5 to
7 PM. There is no charge.
Born
in Delaware, Ms. Schmitt earned her BA at Kurtztown
University in Pennsylvania before relocating to Sonoma
in the mid 1990s. Her earlier work crafting one of
a kind, archival handmade books integrating beautiful
papers and collage, which was her principal business
for seven years, led her to exhibit in both the Smithsonian
Craft Show and the Philadelphia Craft Show.
Ms.Schmitt’s work incorporates guauche and collage
elements such as exotic papers, book text and old
maps as well as figurative images. The small scale “…was
my desire to be a whisper as opposed to a shout”’ says
Schmitt, “If and when one got close to the
image, I hoped they would find that there was more
to the message than they thought. All one needed
to do was make the effort to come in close and take
a look”.
Of
course, the full experience at Charles Creek is to
enjoy a viewing of the artworks adorning the walls
while sampling the new and current releases from
the winery. The multiple Gold medal winning 2006
Chardonnay “Las Patolitas” will be among
the offerings, along with the Best of Class & Double
Gold medal winning (98 points-California State Fair)
Syrah blend “Muy Bonito”.
Specializing in high quality Chardonnay,
Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon (among other varietals)
from great vineyard sources in the Sonoma and Napa
valleys, Charles Creek produces wines that are food
friendly, fruit driven, and easily paired with the
courses of a meal. In 2005 the winery opened a Tasting
Room, situated in a charming 1890s era storefront
on the historic Sonoma Plaza. In addition to wine
tasting and sales, the Tasting Room also provides
space to show the work of local artists. The Charles
Creek Tasting Room and Gallery exhibit changes regularly,
showcasing emerging talent as well as established
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, Sonoma, 95476. 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
