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Date TBD

Vineyard Designate Release Party

August 23, 2008, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Consumer Price $35.00, Club Price $25.00

The 2006 Vineyard Designates make their debut so join us for a fun afternoon of sips and nibbles. You’ll meet the growers of these rockstar vineyards too. What a great opportunity to taste their wine and get the lowdown on your favorite Vineyard Designate.

Place: Ravenswood
18701 Gehricke Rd
Sonoma, CA 95476
Contact: Roxanne @ 707-933-2323
roxanne.pedranzini@ravenswood-wine.com
David.miles@ravenswood-wine.com
kristinwastell@ravenswood-wine.com

Mark your calendars and come and help celebrate Ravenswood 31th Anniversary!

Bedrock Vineyard Tour

A vineyard tour unlike any other in the valley
Join Ravenswood Wine Educator, Dave Miles, for a narrated walk in the historical Bedrock Vineyard – owned by Ravenswood founder and winemaker, Joel Peterson. One of the oldest existing vineyards in Sonoma, Bedrock is also home to some of the oldest grape vines in Sonoma Valley. Take in its beautiful surroundings, learn about its historical significance and discover Zinfandel's place in history. Following the tour, enjoy a Sonoma bounty of artisan cheeses, pates, and breads paired with Ravenswood wines produced from the Bedrock Vineyard. Group size limited to 10 people. Larger groups accommodated by special arrangement.

Tour departure 10:00am from winery | $125.00 per person
Dates still available June 12, July 3, Aug 14, Sept 4, Sept 18
By appointment only 707.933.2332

Blending Seminars with Peter Griffith

Experience the joys and frustrations of being a winemaker. We introduce zinfandel, carignane, and petite sirah, and discuss the flavor profile of each varietal explaining why they are blended together. Then each participant creates their own blend, and leaves with a 375ml bottle of their own to impress their friends. Allow for an hour and a half. Fridays 11am ~ limited to 10 people | $50.00 person
Private blending by appointment 6-person minimum
707.933.2349 | peter.griffith@ravenswood-wine.com

Morning Tour & Tasting

Open your day with a morning tour of our estate vineyard. Stroll through the property and learn about the unique viticultural practices of Ravenswood. See our working winery’s non-wimpy, wine-making process. If you’re lucky, the wine educator will sneak you into the barrel room to thief some tastes. The experience concludes in the tasting room where you’ll get to sample current vintages!
Daily, weather permitting 10:30am | $15 per person
Reservation requested 707.933.2332

Afternoon Vineyard, Wine & Cheese Tour

A delightful afternoon tour of our estate vineyard accompanied by local artisanal cheeses paired with our finest Ravenswood wines. Learn about the unique viticultural practices of Ravenswood while strolling through our Rhône, zinfandel and merlot vineyards. Relax among the vines and savor Sonoma wine country in a very personal, memorable way. Group size limited to 12 people.
Weekdays only 3:00 - 4:15pm | $25 per person
Afternoon Vineyard Tour reservation requested
707.933.2332 | 707.933.2323
david.miles@ravenswood-wine.com

Ravenswood After Hours with “Uncle Bob” Williams

An after hours indulgence of guilty pleasures! Unwind in our relaxing tasting room with Ravenswood wine, light snacks and the high hilarity brought to you by your host – Bob Williams. Each week will feature a different musical style: opera, jazz, Sinatra, even Josh Grogan. A perfect way to transition from hotel check-in to evening plans! Starting June 11, 2008.
Wednesday evenings 5:30 - 7:30pm | $20 per person
Uncle Bob requests reservations 707.933.2332


2008
Ravenswood: Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction and Ravenswood Winemakers Dinner

Join Winemaker Joel Peterson at Ravenswood for insanely good cooking and some of our best bottles. You haven't dined in Sonoma until you've dined with Joel, Ravenswood's Zen-Master of Zin. You'll leave knowing what all the fuss is all about. For more info visit http://www.sonomavalleywine.com/harvest_main.asp

September 21, 2008 - 12pm - 4pm
Ravenswood: Marketplace

Over 30 local artisans will be showing and selling their wares. From painting to sculpture, photography to fused glass, lavender to chocolates, fabric art to jewelry, and oh, so much more! Open to the public, the Marketplace is all about what makes our valley wonderful and unique and it's all here in one spot for you. Contact Cathleen Francisco for more information 866.568.3946 or via email cathleen.francisco@ravenswood-wine.com.

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