May 24, 2007 Newsletter
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SAVVY TRAVELER
Tales from the Tasting Trail
Forget massages, expensive spa treatments, and acupuncture. When serious unwinding is called for, you just need four days in wine country, no agenda, and an open mind. Check out this Sonoma Diary for tales on a last minute stay and a juicy journal on tasting wines.
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WINE BUZZ
Wine and Prejudice
Our relationship to wine is a lot like our relationship to the opposite sex. We sometimes incorrectly conclude that a wine isn’t meant for us based on external factors like labels, prices, and point scores. Review a short list of common pitfalls when it comes to appraising a wine’s character.
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WINE COUNTRY PERSONALITYLeslie Rudd
Leslie Rudd is an entrepreneur and philanthropist with a real heart for the Napa Valley. Already a proprietor of Dean & DeLuca, Rudd Winery, Edge Hill Estate, PRESS restaurant, and Distillery 209, he recently adopted the historic Oakville Grocery in an effort to restore the beloved destination for wine country visitors.
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EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCEPrivate Wine Tasting for Dad
Private Wine Tasting with Staglin Family Vineyard puts dad in the midst of wine-making greatness. This experience at Napa's Staglin Family Vineyard includes a private tasting with the owner or winemaker, a tour of the winery, and a bottle of Staglin "Salus" chardonnay. Buy the Exclusive Experience voucher now for use anytime this year!
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SPECIAL OFFERJetBlue Airways Fly Away to Wine Country!
Getaway for an unforgettable culinary experience with friends at an estate on Howell Mountain set above the clouds.
Join Chef DJ and Chef Kent for an afternoon of cooking and wine tasting. Then, seated overlooking the valley, enjoy
your five course meal.
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Make plans to attend one of Napa Valley's premiere festivals this summer. Festival del Sole (July 13-22, 2007)
features performing arts, live world-class classical music, celebrity chefs, and fine wines. Opening Night Concert
July 13 Features Flutists Sir James and Lady Galway, Mezzo-Soprano Frederica Von Stade, and the Russian National
Orchestra. Concerts will be held at the Lincoln Theater, the Napa Valley Opera House and a stunning venue - the
romantic Castello di Amoroso. Tickets range from $45 to $125 and are on sale online now!
Surprise your Dad with a once in a lifetime gift! Napa Valley's Caldwell Winery will crown him the Exclusive
Owner of his own vine and custom bottled wine from their vineyards. This experience also includes an exclusive tour
for 4, a plaque with your name to mark the home of your vine, and 2 magnums of wine.Get rooted into the history and
magic of this prestigious mountain winery – From Vine to Wine! Buy gift certificates directly online through WineCountry.com.
In celebration of its 50th Anniversary season, Lincoln Theater is presenting a series of touring Broadway hit
productions. Join the fun at the June 5th showing of Luis Bravo's Forever Tango featuring a world-renowned,
all-Argentine cast that will bring unique excitement and passion to the Lincoln Theater stage. This package
includes 2 Premium Tickets to the performance, VIP parking, Pre-Show Backstage Tour, Photo Op with cast members
and much more. Only one showing - Buy Tickets Now before they sell out!
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Napa Valley Festival del Sole!
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Broadway Hit at Lincoln Theater - Forever Tango