ALEXANDRIA, VA – June 19, 2015 – Wine lovers in the metro D.C. area will soon be able to raise a glass and cheer when
Sonoma Cellar opens its doors on King Street in Alexandria next month. To be a true part of the opening, interested wine lovers can take part in special perks by donating to a just-launched Indiegogo campaign to help finance updates on the historically significant building.
To contribute to the Sonoma Cellar Indiegogo campaign, visit:
Offering an authentic California wine tasting and food experience,
Sonoma Cellar will feature hand-selected wines from 140 + Sonoma County boutique wineries and 20+ Virginia-based wineries, offering the opportunity to taste a number of varietals from these robust growing regions. Complementing the wine will be a bistro featuring a craft foods designed and prepared exclusively by Sonoma Cellar’s executive chef.
A fine wine should not be served alone. Sonoma Cellar is partnering with Chef Bernard Henry, born and raised on a dairy farm in Alsace-Lorraine, France, and professionally trained at L’Academie de Cuisine. His passion for organic farm-to-table cuisine and his creativity in the kitchen will ensure the food is paired well with the wines.
Sonoma Cellar’s phenomenal experience, however, requires renovations to the historic Bartleman Building at 207 King Street. Wine lovers who participate in the Indiegogo fundraising campaign may select from a variety of rewards in return for their financial assistance. Compliance remodel items include replacement of the HVAC system and installation of an industrial-strength kitchen hood.
Owners Rick and Elizabeth Myllenbeck are wine enthusiasts who believe that winemakers are artists who share their carefully crafted solutions in liquid form. They are transforming the historic Bartleman Building to include tasting rooms, banquet and meeting rooms, and dining spaces as well as a quaint tasting garden outside. Bi-coastal residents of Kenwood (Sonoma County), California, and Alexandria, Virginia, the Myllenbeck’s are excited to bring their love of wine to the metro D.C. area through Sonoma Cellar.
“We are passionate about bringing Sonoma County and Virginia wine to the D.C. area and share what makes these wines and the wine-making process so special,” said Rick Myllenbeck. “With more than 450 wineries in Sonoma County alone, that is a world of wine all located in a single, magnificent location – all of which is begging to be tasted. Our craft food menu is second to none and is designed to pair with the wine, offering a tasting experience like none other in this area.”
Sonoma Cellar is located at 207 King Street in the heart of historic Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. It will be open seven days a week:
Sunday through
Thursday from
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.;
Friday and
Saturday,
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information visit
www.mysonomacellar.com or call
(703) 966-3550.
