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Sharon Cohn
 
April 23, 2024 | Sharon Cohn

Luther Burbank Center – The Art of Dessert Raises $1 Million in Support of the Arts!

Following the close last night of our online auction, the final results are in—our 21st annual Art of Dessert set an incredible new record raising $1 million in support of the arts for all in the North Bay!

We are full of gratitude to be a part of this historic moment—the most successful fundraising event in LBC history! On behalf of the LBC board, staff, and volunteers, and the team at Breathless, thank you for helping make this year’s Art of Dessert fundraiser a milestone success.

You can enjoy photos from Saturday’s event at this online gallery.

If you won an auction item or made a donation at the event Saturday evening, thank you again! You will receive a receipt from Greater Giving by email very shortly. Please be sure to review that receipt. Your credit card on file will be processed Friday, April 12, at noon, unless you have made other arrangements with LBC. If you wish to pay by a different method, please let them know immediately by calling Dawn Sparks at 707-800-7506.

Formal acknowledgments will be sent by mail in the coming days. The LBC deeply appreciates your generosity and patience as they process the many letters of acknowledgement, which they are so grateful to share with so many.

Mark your calendars for next year’s Art of Dessert on April 12, 2025!

 

Time Posted: Apr 23, 2024 at 5:36 PM Permalink to Luther Burbank Center – The Art of Dessert Raises $1 Million in Support of the Arts! Permalink
Sharon Cohn
 
December 31, 2023 | Sharon Cohn

27 Favorite Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County

Breathless Wines, Healdsburg: Guests can enjoy a flight of sparkling wines on the winery’s garden patio accompanied by their dogs. The winery also hosts fundraisers for Humane Society of Sonoma County. Out of courtesy for other visitors and staff, the winery requests that all animals are leashed and well-behaved. (Breathless Wines).
 

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Time Posted: Dec 31, 2023 at 12:54 PM Permalink to 27 Favorite Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County Permalink
Sharon Cohn
 
December 8, 2023 | Sharon Cohn

North Bay Woman — Here Comes the Wine

When the summer wedding season arrives in the North Bay, a bride-to-be’s thoughts turn to more than just love and billowy white dresses. If a towering cake is the iconic food of weddings, sparkling wine is its liquid equivalent. What could be more festive than a gorgeous glass of dancing bubbles?

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Time Posted: Dec 8, 2023 at 3:42 PM Permalink to North Bay Woman — Here Comes the Wine Permalink
Sharon Cohn
 
December 5, 2023 | Sharon Cohn

Creating Breathless Moments – Wine Country this Month

Founded on a concept of relaxed elegance, friendly and knowledgeable hosts, eco-friendly stewardship, and creating special moments out of the ordinary, Breathless Sparkling Wines encourages visitors to share good wine with family and friends and drink in life's breathless moments - to savor the simple joys. Read more... 

Time Posted: Dec 5, 2023 at 3:17 PM Permalink to Creating Breathless Moments – Wine Country this Month Permalink
Sharon Cohn
 
November 1, 2023 | Sharon Cohn

The Sommelier Files: PENNY GADD-COSTER SPARKLES ON THE VARIETAL SHOW!

Winemaker Penny Gadd-Coster of Breathless Wines and Rack & Riddle, shares with THE VARIETAL SHOW her evolution into making sparkling wines: With wine judging and winemaking in her pocket, she helps make life festive with her bubbly creations! We taste the Breathless Blanc de Blancs, Sonoma County & Blanc de Blancs, Reserve Organic, Cox Vineyard, Mendocino together and discuss the best food pairings. Watch the interview.

Time Posted: Nov 1, 2023 at 1:51 PM Permalink to The Sommelier Files: PENNY GADD-COSTER SPARKLES ON THE VARIETAL SHOW! Permalink
Sharon Cohn
 
November 1, 2023 | Sharon Cohn

Healdsburg Tribune: Catching Up With Breathless

Breathless Sparkling Wines is a local legend, a place to find local bubblies of national stature right here in town. Its tasting area is surrounded by mature trees with overarching canopies and blue umbrellas, creating a comfortable, shaded space cozy enough for conversation. It’s a social environment, and it’s probably impossible not to have a good time.

After all, they serve champagne. And there’s something about champagne—the bubbles, the relatively modest yet noticeable alcohol, the exuberant act of opening a bottle—that banishes the blues. Not without reason is it associated with life’s happiest moments: an engagement or a wedding, a birth or a birthday, a promotion or an award.

It’s also, more than any other drink, associated with women. Breathless makes no bones about the female power in champagne, and the company’s ownership by three sisters is as much a part of the brand as the wine label—a fetching cabaret girl riding the swollen brut cork toward unknown celebrations. 

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Time Posted: Nov 1, 2023 at 8:16 AM Permalink to Healdsburg Tribune: Catching Up With Breathless Permalink
Sharon Cohn
 
June 13, 2023 | Sharon Cohn

Breathless featured on The Good Neighbor Podcast

We're filled with gratitude to have been featured on The Good Neighbor Podcast with Cindy Butner. Our very own sister 1 of 3 Sharon sat down with Cindy for a bubbly-filled discussion - take a listen!

 
Time Posted: Jun 13, 2023 at 4:01 PM Permalink to Breathless featured on The Good Neighbor Podcast Permalink
Sharon Cohn
 
April 18, 2023 | Sharon Cohn

10 Incredible Women-Owned Wineries To Visit In California

As Breathless Wines co-founder Sharon Cohn notes, "In such a male-dominated field, it's important to recognize and celebrate the work of women in the industry." By enjoying their wines, "we can celebrate the achievements of these women and appreciate the unique perspective and approach they bring to winemaking."

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Time Posted: Apr 18, 2023 at 3:26 PM Permalink to 10 Incredible Women-Owned Wineries To Visit In California Permalink
Sharon Cohn
 
January 12, 2023 | Sharon Cohn

Breathless in Champagne

Sharon Cohn, Gary & Rebecca Rosenberg created and organized a 5-day tour of Reims & Epernay. The group of 19 from all over the US toured some of the larger, well-known Champagne houses as well as some small, unique ones. There was a walk through the vineyards, art tours, and many great dining experiences mixed with some exceptional tastings.

Time Posted: Jan 12, 2023 at 3:35 PM Permalink to Breathless in Champagne Permalink