Hollywood Meets Sonoma at CCV Tasting Room & Gallery

With ties to family in Sonoma Valley, the star (and producer) of the new indie production "Weather Girl" was in town last Sunday and Monday for the film's Northern California debut. Tricia O'Kelley, who can also be seen in "The New Adventures of Old Christine" on the small screen, and her husband Adam Rosenblatt, were able to combine a visit with Adam's parents (Sonoma residents Toby and Sally Rosenblatt) with an opening at the local deco movie palace, the Sebastiani Theatre. With the senior Rosenblatts being long-time friends of Charles Creek proprietors Bill and Gerry Brinton (as well as long-time members of the CCV Wine Club Tecolote), a scheme was hatched to precede the Aug 3rd showing with a reception at the Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room & Gallery.
Ms. O'Kelley and Writer/Director Blayne Weaver, along with the Brintons and the Rosenblatts, mingled and chatted with 40 or 50 new friends while enjoying Charles Creek wines, such as the new 2008 Dry Riesling, 2006 "Las Patolitas" Chardonnay and the eminently drinkable 2007 Malbec, and snacking on compatible cheeses, fruits and other light bites. By 7:15 the convivial crowd trundled across the beautiful Sonoma Plaza to the theatre where the 7:30 showing was followed by an audience Q & A with the films principals. By all accounts a splendid time was had by all.

Star/Producer Tricia O'Kelley-second from left-with CCV Proprietor Bill Brinton, enjoying the Film's Reception at CCV on the Plaza

Cork Cow Creator Gretchen Gardner meets Weather Girl Star Tricia O'Kelley; Dyann Espinosa lurks in the background...

Ms. O'Kelley's husband Adam Rosenblatt, presumably getting accustomed to the admiring throngs....