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Re: Fwd: Lake County Wine Event May 16th & 17th (fwd)
- To: noelle
- Subject: Re: Fwd: Lake County Wine Event May 16th & 17th (fwd)
- From: robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>
- Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 16:04:02 -0800
- Keywords: my-Oakland-voicemail-number
> From: Noelle <noelle>
> Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 13:41:02 -0800 (PST)
>
> that early?
He said May 10, but I was going to assume he wanted to take a week off.
> Nancy is suggesting this trip
OK. Too bad Heather and Nancy don't get along.
The olive thing sounds tasty, too.
> what time do we want to meet Debbie for dinner tomorrow. they wanna know
I suggested that we arrive there at 6:30pm. In which case, you'd have to
pick me up here around 5:45pm.
> On Mon, 23 Feb 2015, robert wrote:
> > 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