March 2010

Event: 28th Annual - Home Winemakers Classic
When: Saturday, July 17, 2010, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m
Location: The Groezinger Estate, 6539 Washington Street, Downtown Yountville, CA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The 2010 Ultimate Cult Wine Event

The continuing theme for our annual Home Winemakers Classic reminds those who visit this grand party that they will receive exceptional and unusual tasting of wine to be found no where else! This, combined with fine foods, live music, excellent silent auction selections, and a grand raffle, compliments the fifty to sixty home winemakers pouring their superb and exceptional home wines.

Our Home Winemakers Classic, often referred to as the "Poor Man's Wine Auction", is affordable and a down-right fun home winemakers, wine tasting party. This year will find the 28th Home Winemakers Classic on the beautiful grounds of The Groezinger Estate located in the town of Yountville, just off Hwy. 29. Each year the Classic is attended by devoted locals and out-of-town wine lovers. Everyone comes, kicks back, strolls about, tastes wine, and enjoys delectable food provided by Vintage Estate Catering that satisfies the gourmet palate. There is the exceptional tasting of a number of varietal wines, and the judging of award-winning amateur wines on their way to loftier levels of outstanding awards. Live music will be performed by local performer, John Kelly & Friends.

There will be a wide display of wines in the silent auction, both from the home winemakers and from other local wineries and businesses. Etched glasses, wine plates, and enticing raffle prizes round out the offering. The raffle prizes will include a $500 cash prize, a magnum of excellent wine from Paradigm winery, and one of the favorite prizes, a gourmet Barbeque dinner for four at Fire Chief, Gary Green's log home.

This Napa Valley Favorite is California's premier cult wine event. The Classic's sole purpose is to raise money to support the Dry Creek-Lokoya Volunteer Fire Department, located in the western hills of Napa County and serving the community located on and around Redwood, Mt. Veeder, Dry Creek, Partrick, and Wall Roads as well as other communities within Napa County. Admission to the event is $45 presale and $50 the day of the event. An engraved wine glass is included. Raffle tickets sell for $5 each or 5 for $20.

Pre-sale admission tickets may be purchased HERE or (707) 944-8626 or Napa Fermentation Supplies, 573 3rd Street, Napa, (707) 255-6372. For current event information contact Chief Green at (707) 738-7132.