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Celebration Weekend Wine Seminars

Join Sara Schneider, Sunset's wine editor, on a journey down the west coast to discover 6 new intriguing wine regions. Pick one seminar or attend them all―but make sure you sign up early as these sessions fill-up very quickly.

Saturday, June 6

10:30 to 11:30 am   Sunset Wine Club Seminar (Open to Sunset Wine Club members only)*
2009 Sunset Wine Awards Steal of the Year voting

12:30 pm Discover Wines from Oregon
2:30 pm   Discover Wines from Anderson Valley
3:30 pm   Discover Wines from Paso Robles

Sunday, June 7

10:30 to 11:30 am   Sunset Wine Club Seminar (Open to Sunset Wine Club members only)*
2009 Sunset Wine Awards Steal of the Year voting

12:30 pm Discover Wines from Washington State
2:30 pm   Discover Wines from Santa Cruz Mountains
3:30 pm   Discover Wines from Santa Barbara County

Cost per seminar: $5/person. Wine Seminars have limited seating and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-ups will be taken on-site.

* Sunset Wine Club members will receive an invitation with their April 2009 shipment to RSVP for their attendance at the Steal of the Year wine seminars. Space is limited. Reservations will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Anderson Valley Wine Growers

Anderson Valley, located less than 100 miles north of San Francisco, is an area blessed with a temperate cool coastal climate. Classified in viticultural terms as a Region 1 growing area, this designates it as the coolest climate in which grapes may be commercially grown with any success. The planted acreage in the Anderson Valley consists primarily of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer and White Riesling. There are also small acreages of other varietals such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. 707.895.WINE
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Oregon Wine Board

Oregon is a place where winemakers are stewards of the land; where quality reigns, sustainability is a lifestyle and where artisan producers believe that careful attention to detail and delicate nurturing produce incredible wines. Oregon is a magical place whose borders encompass 362 miles of rugged coastline, white-peaked mountains, deep river canyons and endless amounts of green right alongside high-desert prairies and volcanic rock formations. Mostly, Oregon is a place that makes exquisite wine without any pretense. A place where visitors are always welcome and where the winemaker is never far away…..www.oregonwine.org
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Paso Robles Wine Growers

Paso Robles was named for its local oak trees, El Paso de Robles, “The Pass of the Oaks.” The name was recorded in 1828 as a rancho where the padres of San Miguel sowed wheat, and the city was founded on the rancho in 1886 and incorporated in 1889. Today the city’s name is commonly shortened to Paso Robles. The Paso Robles American Viticultural Appellation (AVA) is home to more than 180 wineries and 26,000 vineyard acres focusing on premium wine production. The distinct microclimates and diverse soils, combined with warm days and cool nights, make growing conditions ideal for producing more than 40 wine varietals from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, to Syrah, Viognier and Roussanne,to Zinfandel, the area’s heritage wine variety. 805.239.8463
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Santa Barbara Vintners Association

Santa Barbara County has a history of winemaking and winegrape growing stretching back more than 200 years to before California was a state. The wines of this region have earned great respect among knowledgeable wine drinkers and have won an impressive array of medals in regional, national and international competitions. The wines frequently receive overall sweepstakes, double golds and platinums, and best-of-class awards, as well as excellent reviews. Santa Barbara County is well-known for fine Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah, as well as Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling and other varietals. 805.688.0881
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Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Growers

Participating wineries: Burrell School Vineyards, Loma Prieta Winery, Thomas Fogarty, Poetic Cellars, and Vine Hill Winery. The Santa Cruz Mountains has been recognized as a premium wine producing region since the late 1800's when local winegrowers first began to win acclaim for their wines in national and international competitions. The number of wineries and the acreage planted in the Santa Cruz Mountains has increased dramatically in recent years as the area has become recognized as a unique grape-growing region. The individual microclimates, marine influence, mountain terrain, distinctive soils, and low crop levels, all contribute to the production of intensely concentrated fruit. There are now over seventy, small, family-owned wineries in the region. The small size of these operations allows the winemakers the opportunity to handcraft their wines and to maximize the potential of the grapes. 831.685.VINE (8463)
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Washington Wine Association

Washington State is a premium wine producing region located in the northwest corner of the United States. Although a relatively young wine industry, it is now the nation's second largest wine producer and is ranked among the world's top wine regions. Washington wines are found nationally in all 50 states and internationally in more than 40 countries. With 32,000+ acres planted, the state has ideal geography and conditions for growing premium vinifera wine grapes. Primarily grown on their own root stocks, the vines produce grapes of consistent quality, resulting in strong vintages year after year. While its focus is on Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the region also produces a wide range of other spectacular whites and reds. 206.667.9463
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