Saturday, July 30, 2011

Please join us for a fabulous dinner that is sure to be the highlight of the California Wine Tasting Championships. It promises to be a spectacular evening of food and wine surrounded by breath-taking views, the sunset on the coastal ridge tops, and the star-filled sky.

We started this unique event in 1983.  Over the years, thousands have participated, experiencing the hospitality and natural beauty of Anderson Valley and Greenwood Ridge Vineyards. This is your opportunity to check us out from the inside, see where we grow our grapes, make our wine, and have a great time while you're at it.

We call it a wine tasting competition, but it's really a chance to have a lot of fun hanging out with friends and learning a few tasting techniques while enjoying a great selection of wines. That's exactly what our Tasting Clubs and the California Wine Tasting Championships are all about.

Everyone is a winner. Included with the wine tasting competitions are chocolate and cheese tasting contests, as well as a series of wine-friendly snacks served throughout the day.

Here's how it works. Samples of eight California wines appear at your table. It's your job to identify each varietal. Is it Zin? Or Cabernet? We make it easy by giving you a list of ten common varietals from which to choose. You make your guesses and we reveal the identity of each wine. In the doubles competition, you and your partner can compare notes before making your decisions.

Sign up in the category that fits: novice, amateur or professional. How do you know which one to enter? It's up to you. Novices are tasting beginners, amateurs have graduated from Two Buck Chuck, and pros are usually involved in the wine industry. Everyone is welcome to take advantage of our complimentary Wine Tasting Boot Camp, where you'll get tips to boost your confidence and your score.

If you're one of the top three finishers in the amateur or pro division you advance to the Grand Championship round. Ties are broken by "sudden death" taste-offs, offering dramatic entertainment for the spectators. Top finishers in each division will receive personalized certificates, great prizes, and recognition in our fall newsletter.

To sign up, click here or call 707-895-2002

Schedule

Saturday July 30
Noon Wine Tasting Boot Camp
1 pm Doubles (all divisions)
2 pm Singles (all divisions)
3 pm Doubles Grand Championship
4 pm Individual Grand Championship
5:30 pm Dinner

Lodging

For information on lodging we suggest www.mendocinocoast.com  or
www.gomendo.com .