SONOMA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, the premier wine and epicurean event that showcases the birthplace of California wine, has been set for Labor Day Weekend September 2 – 4, 2011.
“Sonoma Wine Country Weekend is so much more than just another wine tasting,” said Maureen Cottingham, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Executive Director, “We have created a premium, three-day destination event that celebrates the vineyards, wines, cuisine, culture, and characters that make Sonoma County the ultimate wine country destination.” Visa Signature® is the Presenting Sponsor of Sonoma Wine Country Weekend.
Produced in partnership by the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Foundation and the Sonoma County Vintners, the 2011 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend event features the Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Ranch®, the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction and an assortment of intimate and exclusive winery lunch and dinner parties at multiple locations throughout Sonoma County.
“We are looking forward to another great year for Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, and expect most events to sell out, including the Taste of Sonoma,” said Honore Comfort, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Co-Producer, “We are adding several new and interesting twists to the events this year, and I know our attendees will be even more enthusiastic than ever to spend Labor Day weekend with us in Sonoma County!”
Proceeds from Sonoma Wine Country Weekend support Sonoma County non-profit organizations; to date a cumulative total of more than $10 million has been donated by the local wine community.
Tickets, which range from $85 to $500 per person, will go on sale to the public June 1, 2011. Presenting Sponsor Visa Signature will offer cardholders event perks and savings, including access to an exclusive ticket presale starting April 25, 2011. For more information visit www.SonomaWineCountryWeekend.com.
2011 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Schedule At-A-Glance
Friday, September 2 and Saturday, September 3 – Winery Lunch and Dinner Parties
12 p.m. – Winemaker Lunch Series, sponsored by TricorBraun WinePak
6:30 p.m. – Winemaker Dinner Series, sponsored by TricorBraun WinePak
Saturday, September 3 – Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Ranch®, Healdsburg
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. – Taste of Sonoma at MacMurray Ranch®
Outdoor wine and food event featuring Sonoma County’s top vintners, chefs and food purveyors;
Tasting seminars, Sonoma Steel Chef Competition, harvest Crush Pad, Sommelier Stars Tours and more!
Sunday, September 4 – Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction at Cline Cellars, Sonoma
1 p.m. - 7 p.m. – Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction, sponsored by Trilogy Glass & Packaging
2:30 p.m. – Live Auction
Tickets
Tickets On Sale: June 1, 2011 (General Public)
Winemaker
Lunch: $85/person; Winemaker Dinner Parties: $160/person
Specialty
Varietal and Chairman’s Dinners: $175/person
Taste of Sonoma
at MacMurray Ranch®: $150/person (General), $195/person (Grand
Reserve)
Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction: $500/person
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Special Visa Signature Cardholder pricing and benefits available at www.SonomaWineCountryWeekend.com