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CARNEROS, CA (April 24, 2008): Eight "next generation" Carneros winemakers will kick-off the 3rd Annual Carneros Heritage Fest by hosting eight tables at a special all-lamb, multi-course dinner -- for only 80 guests -- on May 30. The event will pair the wines of the featured winemakers with sumptuous cuisine created and prepared by Executive Chef Jeff Jake of The Carneros Inn at the Inn's Hilltop Restaurant. The dinner marks the launch of the Carneros appellation's annual celebration of its history and namesake ("Los Carneros" means "the Ram" in Spanish).

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3rd Annual Carneros Heritage Fest, May 31

CARNEROS, CA (April 8, 2008): Tickets are now on sale for the 3rd ANNUAL CARNEROS HERITAGE FEST -- Wines, Vines, Woolies & Wetlands -- on Saturday, May 31 from Noon to 4 pm. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Carneros Land Stewardship Foundation, which is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of habitat in the San Pablo Bay wetlands adjacent to the Carneros region.

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'07 Carneros vintage described by industry professionals as most brilliant in decades

CARNEROS, CA (March 12, 2008): A new group of unique and rare lots featuring never-before winery-vineyard partnerships in addition to a Silent Auction featuring Magnums from non-resident Carneros-label star winemakers have been added to the Second Annual Pinot Plus Auction on March 29 at The Carneros Inn in Napa, CA

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3rd Annual Carneros Heritage Fest: A Celebration of the Carneros Region Featuring Premium Wines, Food and Wildlife, May 31

CARNEROS, CA (February 20, 2008): Mark your calendars for the 3rd ANNUAL CARNEROS HERITAGE FEST on May 31. The Carneros Wine Alliance will host a celebration of the wines, heritage and distinctive qualities of the Carneros region's products, culture and character. The Fest will feature the Carneros Lamb BBQ, tastings of Carneros Wine Alliance Premium and Ultra Premium Wines, a young chef competition, musical entertainment, sheepherding and falconry demonstrations, vineyard tours, environmental and sustainable agriculture exhibits. Pairings of Carneros wines with innovative lamb dishes and menus that reflect the unique flavor of this region will also be featured.

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Carneros Wine Alliance’s Second Annual Trade Auction, March 29 at The Carneros Inn To Benefit the Education, Training and Scholarship Programs of the Guild of Sommeliers Education Foundation & Cru Carneros; Special Lots Dedicated to the Carneros Land Stewardship Foundation

CARNEROS, CA (February 1, 2008): The Carneros Wine Alliance will present its second annual Trade Auction, Pinot Plus at The Carneros Inn in Napa on March 29, 2008. Industry professionals are describing the ’07 Carneros vintage as one of the most brilliant in decades. The Pinot Plus Auction will feature rare and unique barrel lots and special offerings from established and newly established wineries and vineyard-winery partnerships.

Pinot Plus tickets are available to the trade only and may be purchased through the Auction website, www.pinotplus.com. Tickets for the event are $200 per person before March 1; after March 1, tickets will be $250. (Ticket includes Tasting from 3-5 pm followed by the Auction and Dinner.) For information, visit www.pinotplus.com or call 707.253.2678.

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