Re: Fwd: Lake County Wine Event May 16th & 17th (fwd)

[robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

It's possible that Alex would fly out that weekend if he ends up doing an
internship.

Other than that, I'm free.

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:56:08 -0800 (PST)
 >
 >  > From: Nancy Mendelssohn <http://www.aol.com/~nkoppel836>
 >  > Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 13:18:11 -0500
 >  > 
 >  > This is the wine tasting event that I mentioned.  We go every year with my 
 >  > cousins in Ukiah.  We usually stay at the Days in town.  Ed can't go because 
 >  > of an Earthquake soccer game.
 >  > 
 >  > There is a $10 discount for buying ticket by Feb 28th.  So, cost would be 
 >  > $35 for Saturday and Sunday, including the food.
 >  > 
 >  > Nancy
 >  > 
 >  > -----Original Message-----
 >  > From: Lake County Winery Association <http://www.lakecountywineries.org/~director>
 >  > To: nkoppel836 <http://www.aol.com/~nkoppel836>
 >  > Sent: Wed, Feb 18, 2015 2:24 pm
 >  > Subject: Lake County Winery Association February, 2015  Newsletter
 >  > February, 2015
 >  > Lake County Winery Association
 >  >  Lake County Wineries Recognized in the SF Chronicle Competition 
 >  > Dave Faries, Lake County Record Bee  
 >  > Lake County winemakers survived the tumult of swirling, sipping and spitting 
 >  > at the 2015 San Francisco Wine Competition. Not only did they survive, many 
 >  > returned with honors from the coveted event.
 >  > In all, 27 labels produced by Lake County wineries recorded a total of 111 
 >  > awards.
 >  > Bottles from the area earned four Best of Class awards, four Double Golds 
 >  > and seven Golds, to go along with a slew of other medals when results 
 >  > announced. And this from a field of almost 6,500 wines from 25 states.  
 >  >  "If you want a comprehensive tasting, that's it," observed Gregory Graham. "
 >  >  It's a good panel."  The Lower Lake area winemaker picked up a Double Gold 
 >  >  for his 2013 Viognier and Gold for the 2010 Cinder Cone Reserve, a red 
 >  >  blend. Graham was awarded five medals in all.
 >  > Best of Class awards were presented for the following Lake County wines: 
 >  > Guenoc 2013 Lake County Sauvignon Blanc; Shannon Ridge 2013 Lake County 
 >  > Single Vineyard Collection Chardonnay; Brassfield Estate 2013 High Valley 
 >  > Eruption; and Chacewater 2012 Sierra Foothills Merlot.  
 >  > In addition, 17 wineries located outside of Lake County but bottling wines 
 >  > with a Lake County appellation on the label took home a total of 25 awards 
 >  > including a Best of Class for Matchbook 2012 Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon. 
 >  >   Announcing 2015 Lake County Wine Adventure
 >  >       The 2015 Lake County Wine Adventure will take place on May 15, 16, & 
 >  >       17.  This highly acclaimed event was moved from the last weekend in 
 >  >       July to the new May dates to a cooler season of the year during the 
 >  >       spectacular spring season in Lake County.  
 >  > A gala kick off event is planned for Friday, May 15th. Join us for a glimpse 
 >  > into the past at the Castle Speakeasy shhh! the word is WINE from 6 PM to 9 
 >  > PM at the Marymount Castle in Lucerne.  Sip award-winning Lake County wines 
 >  > and nosh on delicious appetizer fare as you stroll through the Marymount 
 >  > Castle and dance to the music of the BMP Swing band.  Era dress is 
 >  > encouraged to make this a special evening.  Tickets are limited to 250 
 >  > attendees and advance reservations are required.  
 >  > The Passport Adventure begins at 11 AM on Saturday morning.  Your passport 
 >  > will entitle you to visit any or all of our 25+ wineries pouring their 
 >  > delicious wines and pairing them with delectable culinary surprises.  Meet 
 >  > the winemakers and hear their special stories.  Revel in the adventure of 
 >  > discovering more about the history of this rich wine region and enjoying the 
 >  > beautiful scenic countryside.  Tickets are available for both Saturday and 
 >  > Sunday or Sunday only.  
 >  > Tickets for the Castle Speakeasy are $55 in advance or make it a weekend and 
 >  > buy the combo ticket for $100 per person.  Passport Adventure tickets are 
 >  > $45 in advance for the 2-day passport ($50 at the door) or $35 in advance 
 >  > for the Sunday only ticket ($40 at the door).  
 >  > You must be 21 or older to participate.  Drink responsibly.  Designated 
 >  > drivers are encouraged and will enjoy the food and festivities of the 
 >  > Passport Adventure for free.  Visit www.lakecountywineries.org for tickets 
 >  > and more information.
 >  > Lake County's Konocti Challenge Cycling Event Recognized
 >  > Do you enjoy cycling?  Lake County has the event for you!  The February 
 >  > edition of Cycle Ca Magazine listed the 65 mile route as the top "
 >  > Metric Century," meaning 100 kilometer, in 2014 as the best ride in 
 >  > Ca.  Cycle Ca Magazine polls their readers annually to find 
 >  > out which events stood out and the longest most challenging loop of the 
 >  > Konocti Challenge came out on top.   
 >  >  The Konocti Challenge was started in October, 1990.  It offers cyclists a 
 >  >  20 mile course and one covering 40 miles in addition to the 65 mile loop.  
 >  >  Almost half of all Konocti Challenge riders took the 65 mile course.  The 
 >  >  event is sponsored by the Lakeport Rotary and proceeds are used to benefit 
 >  >  local non-profits  
 >  > Event organizer Jennifer Strong, who heads up the group of volunteers 
 >  > organizing the event, was surprised when the folks at Cycle Ca 
 >  > Magazine called.  "I think it's a tremendous honor," she said. "You're 
 >  > competing with Napa, Marin - there are a lot out there. We're gaining some 
 >  > traction."
 >  > The 2015 Konocti Challenge will be held Saturday, October 3rd.  Registration 
 >  > is open and event riders  will be capped at 1,000.  For more information, go 
 >  > to www.konoctichallenge.com  
 >  >  .  
 >  > Upcoming Activities
 >  > Visit Lake County
 >  > Kelseyville Olive Festival
 >  > Join us for a day of family fun dedicated to the ancient and majestic olive 
 >  > Sunday, April 26th, Noon - 4 PM at Chacewater Winery & Olive Mill
 >  > Check out Lake County 2015 Destinations Magazine - Lake County Destinations 
 >  > Magazine (http://www.lakecochamber.com/destinations/)
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