19th Annual Yosemite Vintners� Program
Showcases
24 Prominent California Wineries
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., July 5, 2000 - The Ahwahnee hotel in
Yosemite National Park has announced an impressive schedule of California
wineries for its 19th annual Vintners� Holidays program. The acclaimed
series, which begins November 26 and continues through December 14, 2000,
showcases the diversity and excellence of 24 prominent California vintners
such as Silver Oak Wine Cellars, Ferrari-Carano Winery, Duckhorn Vineyards,
and Grgich Hills Cellar.
Grape outdoors lovers will enjoy wine tastings, informative seminars,
panel discussions and an elegant five-course gourmet dinner matched with
wines -- all in the majestic setting of Yosemite�s historic Ahwahnee hotel.
�This is one of the most impressive schedules of wineries ever assembled
in the Vintners� Holidays 19-year history,� notes Larry Ross, The Ahwhanee�s
general manager. �Each session is a celebration of the diverse varietals,
winemaking styles and personalities that have led California to become
a world leader in winemaking.�
2000 Yosemite Vintners� Holidays Schedule
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Session I�November 26-28: Mumm Napa Valley, Swanson Vineyards, and
Altamura Winery & Vineyard, Napa Valley; and Marimar Torres Estate,Sonoma
County
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Session II�November 29-30: Justin Winery & Vineyard, Central Coast;Morgan
Winery, Monterey County; Beringer Vineyards, Napa Valley; and Rosenblum
Cellars, San Francisco Bay
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Session III�December 3-5: Chalone Vineyard, Monterey County; Handley Cellars,
Anderson Valley; B.R. Cohn Winery and Ravenswood, SonomaCounty
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Session IV�December 6-7: Ferrari-Carano Winery, Sonoma County; Au Bon Climat,
Santa Maria Valley; St. Supery Vineyards & Winery andDuckhorn Vineyards,
Napa Valley
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Session V�December 10-12: Stony Hill Vineyard, Pride Mountain Vineyards
and Silver Oak Wine Cellars, Napa Valley; and Domain De LaTerre Rouge,
Sierra Foothills
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Session VI�December 13-14: Grgich Hills Cellar, Napa Valley; Ridge Vineyards
& Winery and Bonny Doon Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains; and Jordan
Vineyard & Winery, Sonoma County
Two-night lodging packages are offered for $639 at The Ahwahnee and $320
at Yosemite Lodge. Three-night packages are priced at $839 at The Ahwahnee
and $390 at Yosemite Lodge. All packages include overnight accommodations
for two people, invitations to the �Meet the Vintners� reception and educational
seminars plus two tickets to the gala Vintners banquet. Occupancy
taxes are not included in package prices.
| The Ahwahnee Dining Room is renowned for innovative California cuisine
and an award-winning wine list of over 150 wines. Under the direction
of Executive Chef Robert Anderson, the Ahwahnee Dining Room also hosts
the popular Chefs� Holidays program in January and February, which features
leading guest chefs from throughout California.
For more information on the Yosemite Vintners� Holidays call 559-252-4848.
Yosemite Concession Services, an authorized National Park Service concessioner,
operates all lodging, food & beverage, guest recreation activities
and transportation services in Yosemite National Park. |
The Ahwahnee Dining Room
The site of some of the most remarkable culinary events in
thecountry, the Ahwahnee's Dining Room features a 34 foot high ceiling
with large sugar pine trestles that complement the room'sgranite pillars.
Light-filled and uplifting by day, the dining room takes on an intimate
mood for evening meals with tall tapers inwrought iron holders. |
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