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FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008
Winemaker Lunches
12:30 p.m.
With dozens of wineries hosting exquisite lunches in dazzling settings, you’ll have the opportunity to break bread with the winemakers that create your favorite Sonoma bottlings. Local chefs (or the winery’s own) create impeccable pairings from Sonoma County’s abundant seasonal offerings. A lovely noontime treat, steeped in the tradition of Sonoma County casual elegance.
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$75 per person
Winemaker Dinners
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Sonoma County evenings are made for sharing a bottle of wine, lingering over a plate of fresh local cuisine and creating lasting friendships. At these intimate winemaker dinners, you’ll share the evening with the winemakers whose creations have earned international acclaim. Paired with the stellar culinary creations of a local chef (perhaps the winery’s own), any dinner you select promises to be a classic wine country evening to remember.
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$160 - $200 per person
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2008
29th Annual Showcase: TASTE of Sonoma
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MacMurray Ranch, Healdsburg
Immerse yourself in the food and wine culture of Sonoma County at the 29th annual TASTE of Sonoma event. Sonoma’s own Gallo family invites you to enjoy an afternoon of strolling through their historic MacMurray Ranch property while sipping and savoring the very best of Sonoma County’s rich wines and delectable cuisine. With more than 100 wineries pouring their finest offerings, and over 60 local chefs whipping up divine pairings, TASTE of Sonoma delivers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for wine lovers and foodies alike. Informative and entertaining wine seminars, lively cooking demonstrations, a chef competition, and much more make this one event you won’t want to miss. $150 per person
Winemaker Dinners
6:00 p.m.
After a glorious afternoon enjoying TASTE of Sonoma, settle in for an intimate evening with one of dozens of local wineries. Feast on fresh local cuisine prepared by one of Sonoma County’s premier chefs while chatting it up with one of our talented local winemakers. Any dinner you select is a delicious, relaxing way to cap off a day in the Sonoma sunshine -- and a classic wine country evening to remember.
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$160 - $175 per person
SUNDAY, AUGUST, 2008
16th Annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cline Cellars, Sonoma
You’re not hallucinating, you’re in Sonoma Valley!
“If you can remember anything about the Sixties, you weren’t really there.” Paul Kanter, Jefferson Airplane.
That may be true, but the Sixties–themed 16th Annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction promises an afternoon so full of world-class wines, fabulous food and psychedelic silliness, you’re not likely to forget! And with Auction Chair Jeff “Beatnik” Bundschu driving the love bus, it’s sure to be a gas.
Tune in, turn on and drop by to see the swingingest Sonoma County vintners get groovy for a hard day’s night of auctioning off their waviest wines, trippiest travel packages and easy-riding experiences -- all in the name of sending a little flower-powered funding to local Sonoma charities.
Bring your bread and be ready to bag some nifty gear at the 16th Annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction. Keen to buy your tickets today? Click Here. Yeah, Baby! $750 per person
