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Sonoma-Tokaj Fundraiser, March 7, 2020

The Sonoma-Tokaj Sister Cities Committee Fundraiser: “An Evening In Tokaj, Hungary.” will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Burlingame Hall. Set your calendar for this evening of an authentic Hungarian meal with wine, entertainment, dancing, raffle, and live auction. We promise an evening of fun while you support our educational and internship programs.

For […]

Sonoma-Tokaj Fundraiser, March 7, 20202020-01-27T11:30:33-08:00

Wine Intern Arrives from Tokaj, Hungary for Fall 2019

[/rev_slider]]Bence Csaji arrived late August and began work at both Buena Vista and De Loach Wineries. Bence studied Commerce and Marketing at the Debrecen University in Hungary. He has done cellar work, marketing, tours, and tasting at Erzsebet Cellars, owned by a member of the Tokaj Sonoma Sister City Association. In his application he wrote […]

Wine Intern Arrives from Tokaj, Hungary for Fall 20192019-09-02T14:48:32-07:00

Summer 2019 Guest From Tokaj, Hungary

Our Tokaj Sister City Committee hosted Melinda Godzsak from Hungary.  Melinda is active in the Sister City Association in Tokaj and has hosted visitors from Sonoma at her family Guesthouse and Winery. She was with us for ten days visiting wineries, Shone Farm (SRJC vineyard and winery), San Francisco, historical Sonoma, Jack London State […]

Summer 2019 Guest From Tokaj, Hungary2019-08-31T17:16:23-07:00

POSTPONED TO 2020: Tokaj Committee’s Bi-Annual Fundraising Dinner – November 9, 2019

SAVE THE DATE. The Sonoma Sister Cities Tokaj Committee holds its bi-annual fundraising event on Saturday, November 9, 2019.  It will feature a Hungarian dinner with traditional entertainment from the country.  There will also be an auction and raffle.  This event always sells out,so stay tuned for further information.

POSTPONED TO 2020: Tokaj Committee’s Bi-Annual Fundraising Dinner – November 9, 20192019-10-29T12:15:32-07:00

“An Evening in Tokaj” – NEW DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2018

Good News!  Our “Evening in Tokaj” bi-annual fundraiser, originally scheduled for last November, was postponed due to the wildfires which crippled the Sonoma and Napa County areas.  This event has now been rescheduled for Saturday, March 10, 2018, and we hope to see you all there!  The event will be held at Burlingame Hall in […]

“An Evening in Tokaj” – NEW DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 20182018-08-20T10:59:35-07:00

Language Scholarship Awarded to SVHS Student in 2017

A scholarship of $500 was awarded in May to SVHS student Ariana Lopez Casillas. We congratulate her for her excellent scholastic record and many extracurricular activities, and wish her the best as she continues her education.

The SSCA Scholarship Sub-Committee interviewed several candidates for the scholarship before agreeing on Ariana. The scholarship was funded by both […]

Language Scholarship Awarded to SVHS Student in 20172021-02-15T19:10:07-08:00

Sonoma Wine Intern to Tokaj in 2016

Sonoma-Tokaj Sister Cities Committee sends Sonoma Wine Intern to work crush in Tokaj 

As part of its on-going wine intern programs between Sonoma and Tokaj, Hungary, the Sonoma-Tokaj Sister Cities Committee sent Sonoma wine intern Kathryn Aronsohn to work the crush at Tokaj Hétszölö Vineyards in Tokaj for three months during the Fall of 2016. Kathryn […]

Sonoma Wine Intern to Tokaj in 20162018-08-20T11:14:33-07:00

1956 Remembered

On November 12, 2016, the Tokaj Committee hosted an event commemorating the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.  Speakers included Nicholas Molnar, Zsolt Takacs, Alex Varga and Eva Voisin, who told of their first-hand experiences during this time.   The event was held at the Sonoma Community Center, with 88 attendees.

1956 Remembered2018-08-20T11:03:20-07:00

Tasting – DRY Furmints from Tokaj, Hungary

Fri, 22 April 2016 at 5 PM • Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant •

Never heard of Furmint? It is the principal grape responsible for the legendary sweet wines of Tokaj, Hungary, wines that graced the tables of the Russian Tzars, of the Hapsburg Royalty, the Kings of France, and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. […]

Tasting – DRY Furmints from Tokaj, Hungary2017-04-04T20:21:41-07:00
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