2010 Calendar

FUNDRAISING EVENT - VINTNERS INN

6th Annual "PINOT FAMILY REUNION "

Sunday, July 11th

Wine and Food Tasting 1pm to 4pm

Dinner 5pm

Benefiting Sutter North Bay Women's Health Center, over 40 Wineries will participate in a wine and food tasting event at Vintners Inn Event Center, followed by a family style dinner at John Ash & Co. Restaurant. All will paired with wines from some of Sonoma County's top Pinot varietal producers:

• Wine and Food Tasting - $50.00 per person

• Tasting with Dinner $120.00 (inclusive)

Reservations required - 707.527.7687

WINEMAKER DINNER

Everett Ridge & Esterlina Winemaker Dinner

Thursday, July 22

Dinner: 6:30pm

Estelina is a family owned, boutique winery located in Anderson Valley, near the Mendocino Coast, nested in the highlands above Philo. The Sterling family has hand-crafted wines from four different appellations, including Cole Ranch, which is America's smallest AVA.  In fact, Esterlina owns the only vineyard in this unique appellation. Everett Ridge is a historic winery located in the Dry Creek Valley, where wine has been produced since 1875.

Join Dr. Eric Sterling, Director of Winemaking at Everett Ridge and Esterlina for an evening to remember. His wines have been featured three times on White House menus, including President Obama Inauguration Green Ball. They have also won the coveted and prestigious San Francisco Wine Competition Gold Award. At this winemaker dinner, Executive Chef Thomas Schmidt has exquisitely paired food and wine and created a sumptuous menu to delight the senses.

Cost - $99 inclusive of service of tax.

WINEMAKER DINNER

Gracianna Winemaker Dinner

Wednesday, August 18

Dinner: 6:30pm
Gracianna Winery is a small boutique winery located in the heart of Dry Creek Valley, owned by the Amador family. Gracianna Winery celebrates family, friendship and wonderful wine with graciousness and gratitude. The winery is named after winemaker Trini Amador IV's French Basque great grandmother, fondly remembered for her talents in hosting simple celebrations.
Winemaker Trini Amador IV, has grown up immersed in the winemaking traditions of Sonoma County all his life, and learned his trade and craft from some of Sonoma County's best known winemakers. Join us for this celebration of Trini's achievements and Gracianna wines.
Executive Head Chef Thomas Schmidt has paired these wonderful wines with a tantalizing four course menu. Join us for a summer celebration of Gracianna and all the things we have to be grateful for.

Cost - $99 inclusive of service of tax.

Rev. 07/10/10