Lake County Wine Adventure--WINE with ALTITUDE!

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THE WINE ADVENTURE STARTS TODAY!

Check-in at any of the participating wineries and begin your adventure.

Enjoy the fine wines of Lake County served with delicious hors d'oeuvres during the Wine Adventure Weekend. This two day event is incredibly-priced and a lot of fun--music, art, wine and good times. If you are ready for a real wine adventure, come explore Lake County!

The 6th Annual Lake County Wine Adventure, July 24 & 25, 2010, runs from 10 am to 5 pm both days.

Leave your final ticket with any winery to win fantastic prizes!

Designated Drivers receive special privileges, be sure to ask for more information.

For special shuttle service look at opportunities available at:

http://featherbedrailroad.com/blog/lake-county-wine-adventure.html

Ticket Details
Tickets include your Adventure pass, tasting booklet, logo glass and recyclable wine bag. Tickets $40/person the day of the event can be purchased at any participating winery.

NOTE: ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED--TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL PARTICIPATING WINERIES ON SATURDAY, JULY 24.

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LCWA IS NOW ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER!

www.facebook.com/LakeCountyWineries

twitter.com/LAKECOUNTYWINES

LAKE COUNTY RISING
NEWS...

PRESS DEMOCRAT- June 23, 2010 by Peg Melnik
"Lake County has turned out to be a place where great fruit can be purchased..." stated winemaker Randy Mason of Napa Valley's Mason Cellars in the Wine of the Week article featuring Mason Cellar's Pomelo 2009 Sauvignon Blanc made from Lake County fruit. 

WINE SPECTATOR- June 15, 2010 by James Laube
"Lake County has its plusses. Yet it has never gotten its due as a winegrowing area, even as its wines keep improving. ... On the day he (Derenoncourt) poured his new wines, the one that surprised me most was the Cabernet from Lake County.... the wines are damn good."

DECANTER MAGAZINE- April. 2010 by Linda Murphy
"Lake County:  future promise"-- "...the view from the top of the Mayacamas Mountains, looking over Lake County, quietly making a name for its Cabs." Excerpts from Decanter article titled, "CALIFORNIA'S OTHER CABS Napa may get all the plaudits, but for true Cabernet lovers, Sonoma and Lake County increasingly have as much to offer, says LINDA MURPHY."

WINE SPECTATOR- February. 2010 by James Laube
"The Cameron Hughes Cabernet is also a reminder of how the quality of Lake County reds are on the rise. You see the Lake County appellation on more wines these days..."

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, February 7, 2010, written by Tim Teichgraeber
"How do you get from Napa Valley to Lake County? Just follow the Mayacamas Mountains --and the smart money."
"Experienced Napa growers have been flocking to the region north of Napa in search of prime Cabernet Sauvignon-growing conditions at a much cheaper price. Since 1997 the number of wineries in Lake County has increased from four to 32, at least doubling in the past four years. Total vineyard plantings have gone from 5,000 acres to 8,800 acres - up by almost 80 percent. With quality high and cost low, you will be seeing more wines carrying the Lake County name."

WINE ENTHUSIAST, December 2009 by Steve Heimoff
DESTINATIION:  Lake County "Lakeside views, classic cuisine and world-class red are the draw in this charming California region."

APPELLATION-the tasting panel, Sept. 2008 by Deborah Parker Wong
"Lake County has long been a source of fruit for some of California's oldest and most prestigious brands. Now, the county's growers and artisan winemakers are stepping out with new labels and a value proposition that warrants a closer look at this pristine region."

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 2008 by Jaime Gross
"Today Lake County is one of the fastest-growing wine regions in the state, with more than 8,500 acres of vineyards, 5 distinct appellations and 25 wineries, compared to just 4 in 2002."

WINE NEWS, September 2008 by Tim Teichgraeber
"Lake County refines its Reds"--"If Lake County can routinely deliver this caliber of Cabernet, it may become one tof the finest Cabernet Sauvignon regions in the world."

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ANNOUNCING...PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINE AWARDS--A Comprehensive Judging of Lake County Award Winning Wines

On September 26, 2010 the Lake County Winery Association will once again host the much talked about "People's Choice Wine Awards". At last year event, "Consumers were able to experience firsthand the depth and breadth of the quality wines being produced from Lake County fruit and by Lake County wineries," says Kaj Ahlmann, chairman of the Lake County Winery Association.

In August, a prestigious panel of professional wine judges will convene at Langtry Estate & Vineyards in Middletown. They will taste through a few hundred wines and narrow the field to a few dozen finalists in a variety of categories.

On Sunday, September 26th, the "people" will vote for their favorites among the judges' top picks--The Consumer's Choice tasting event will be held at Six Sigma Ranch & Winery.

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If you have a few minutes, I would invite you to see some of the new Lake County in the following video compliments of the Lake County Winegrape Commission

www.lakecountywinegrape.org/country/spotlight.php

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ABOUT LAKE COUNTY  Lake County is one of the newest destinations for those looking to enjoy fine wines in a relaxed, down-to-earth, rural and breathtaking environment. This award-winning, yet unspoiled, and relatively undiscovered wine region is located just two hours by car from the San Francisco Bay area or the Pacific Coast. It surrounds Clear Lake, California’s largest natural freshwater lake, and sits at the foot of Mt. Konocti, a dormant, multiple volcano that forms a prominent and majestic landmark almost centered in Lake County. Mt. Konocti is responsible for crafting a wide range of elevations suitable for growing a wide selection of varietals.

Here in Lake County, it is the combination of the high elevation, rugged lands; the gentle slopping, rolling hillsides; the expansive fertile valley floor; and the spectacular and picturesque lake and lakeshore that provide the origin of Lake County’s highly acclaimed wines.

We invite you to explore Lake County vineyards and Lake County wineries...

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