Purple Wine Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Mestas as National Sales Manager. The position is a promotion from Michael’s previous role with Purple Wine Company as Division Sales Manager for the Gulf, the Southeast and the Atlantic regions, where he was responsible for managing the sales team and all channels of business.  Initially upon joining Purple Wine Company in 2008, he spearheaded the hiring and development of the company’s retail National Chain Account team and held direct responsibility for calling on several key national retail accounts. His contributions have played a key role in Purple Wine Company’s impressive distribution and volume growth. [caption id="attachment_1172" align="alignright" width="223" caption="Michael Mestas, National Sales Manager"][/caption] An eighteen-year veteran of the wine industry, Michael’s professional experience is split evenly between wholesaler sales/sales management positions and winery representative positions.  Prior to Purple Wine Company, Michael was responsible for North Texas sales for Republic National Distributing Company In his new role, Michael will manage all day-to-day sales and distribution efforts for Purple Wine Company wine brands from his home base in the Dallas area, reporting directly to Ron Janowczyk, Senior Vice President, based at the company’s headquarters in Graton, California. With this appointment, Ron will now focus on strategic and financial planning, brand development and building the sales organization. “We are thrilled to have a person with Michael’s experience, business skills and integrity in this new role as our company continues to grow at a very fast pace,” commented Ron.  “This move will allow us to build on our work of the past nine years, and assist us in moving our business to the next level as we reach the major milestone of one million case sales this year.” About Purple Wine Company Purple Wine Company was founded in 2001 by Derek Benham and is based in Graton, California.  Its mission is to create wines of outstanding value, high quality and consistent style from vintage to vintage.  The wines are produced by its sister production company, Sonoma Wine Company, using water and energy conservation practices while reducing green House Gas emissions.  Current brands include:  Mark West Pinot Noir, Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon, Bex Riesling, Rock Rabbi Sauvignon Blanc and Four Vines. For more information, please visit www.purplewine.com or contact Kimberly Charles of Charles Communications Associates at press@charlescomm.com or 415.701.9463.

Livermore, CA  - Carolyn Wente, CEO and Fourth Generation Winegrower of America’s oldest continuously owned and operated winery, is pleased to announce that her family business has received the 2011 American Winery of the Year award from Wine Enthusiast magazine. Wente Family Estates is comprised of Wente Vineyards, Murrieta’s Well and Tamás Estates as well as entwine, a partnership between The Food Network and Wente Vineyards. Known as the Wine Star Awards for the last 11 years, the magazine honors international wine personalities who have had great influence on the world of wine. Wente Family Estates joins an esteemed group of winners this year including Restaurateur of the Year Michael Mina, Winemaker of the Year Bob Cabral of Williams Selyem, and Georg & Maximillian Riedel as Generations of Innovation, among others.   Upon learning of the news, CEO Carolyn Wente stated, “This is really such a wonderful acknowledgement and recognition for the five generations of my family who have remained committed to the wine business.   We all love what we do and my two brothers Eric and Phil and my niece and nephew Christine and Karl are individually helping to build our company into a strong, relevant and quality driven winery in the 21st century.  We have built on the foundation laid by my great grandfather, Carl Wente, who came to this country as an immigrant in the late 19th century, to the Livermore Valley in 1883.” This award comes at an auspicious time for the winery as 2012 will mark the 100th anniversary of Chardonnay coming to America.  In 1912, Ernest Wente, son of founder Carl Wente, brought Chardonnay cuttings from Montpelier, France to California.  His plantings and experimentation with the Chardonnay clone began a chapter in California wine history that continues today.  Post Prohibition, Chardonnay plantings encompassed roughly 100 acres in California, and today nearly 100,000 acres are planted to Chardonnay and it is the top selling varietal in the country.   Over 75% of the Chardonnay planted in California is derived from the Wente clone, making the Wente family integral in the development of wine culture for Americans. As one of the top 30 wine companies in America several years running, Wente Family Estates has established itself as a unique company given that it is family-owned, and all of its fruit is estate grown and sustainably farmed.   Due to the vision of CEO Carolyn Wente, the winery was also among the first to develop a wine country destination program when 25 years ago, Carolyn launched both an onsite fine dining restaurant, The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, as well as the renowned Concerts at Wente Vineyards.   In 1998, the winery opened the Course at Wente Vineyards on property, an 18-hole championship course designed by Greg Norman. Blazing a trail that many would follow, Wente Vineyards made wine country more than just a casual stop by a tasting room to an entire wine country experience. In 2008, on the occasion of their 125th anniversary, the Culinary Institute of America inducted Wente Vineyards’ founder Carl Heinrich Wente into the “Vintners Hall of Fame” as a “Pioneer.”  In 2010, the winery was named both Winery of the Year by the California Travel Industry Association and received the Lifetime Achievement award at the 2010 California State Fair. Several generations of sustainability efforts were also recognized when Wente Family Estates became among the first wineries to attain Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing status for its business and winemaking practices in 2010. Also in 2010, the Course at Wente Vineyards became a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by the Audubon International Program, recognized for its commitment to provide a sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property as part of its holistic sustainability mandate. With the Winery of the Year Award, Wente Family Estates is recognized in good company in the Winery of the Year category with previous recipients J. Lohr, Trinchero Family Estates and Concannon.  The winners will be announced in the December 15th issue of Wine Enthusiast and a private ceremony honoring the awardees will be held at the New York Public Library on January 30, 2012. About Wente Vineyards Founded in 1883, Wente Vineyards is the country's oldest continuously operated family-owned winery. Today, Wente Vineyards is led by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. More than 128 years of committed stewardship to the land led to the development in the 1990s of Wente Vineyards’ Farming for the Future program, a system of sustainable viticultural practices designed to produce the best quality wines with the least environmental impact. This philosophy extends to all aspects of winery operations, where energy efficiency, waste reduction, recycling and social responsibility are all integral to the culture. Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s premier wine country destinations, featuring wine tasting, fine dining and championship golf. For more information, visit www.wentevineyards.com. About The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards is an accurate reflection of the entire Wente Vineyards experience: estate grown, family owned, sustainable.  When guests visit The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, it is almost as if they have been invited into the Wente family dining room.  Featuring ingredient-driven California Wine Country cuisine, recently appointed Executive Chef Matt Greco offers seasonal dishes sourced from the Vineyard’s magnificent herb and vegetable garden.  With a wine list of 400 West Coast wines, The Restaurant provides guests with numerous wine pairing options for each dish.  The Restaurant serves lunch and dinner, with brunch service on Sunday. The telephone number for reservations and information is (925) 456-2450 or online at www.wentevineyards.com. The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards is located at 5050 Arroyo Road in Livermore Valley, CA. About The Concerts at Wente Vineyards Fine wine and food, complemented by gracious, personal service, are the hallmarks of the Wente Vineyards concert experience.  Concerts are held at the beautiful Wente Vineyards Restaurant and Event Center, located at 5050 Arroyo Road, in a picturesque valley a few miles south of the town of Livermore.   Seating is in a terraced amphitheater surrounded by gardens, hillsides and tile-roofed winery buildings recreated in the style of old California.   Patrons can choose either a four-course dinner in the award-winning The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, followed by reserved, stage-front seating, or a buffet-style dinner at tables of ten on the lawn.  The intimate nature and the limited number of tickets sold guarantee that every seat offers guests an outstanding entertainment experience. About The Course at Wente Vineyards The Course at Wente Vineyards opened in July 1998.  Designed by golfing great Greg Norman, the 18-hole championship course is a picturesque 7,181-yard, par-72, upscale, daily-fee golf course tucked away in the scenic, rural Livermore Valley, 50 minutes east of San Francisco.  With three distinct topographies - native woodlands, mature vineyard and rolling hills of natural grasslands - The Course at Wente Vineyards offers extraordinary visual panoramas and a diversity of play unmatched in the Bay Area.   Additionally in early 2010 and then again in 2011, the Course received the prestigious Audubon Certification in recognition of maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a number of areas throughout the course.  For tee times call 925-456-2425 or visit online at www.wentegolf.com. The Course is located at 5040 Arroyo Road in Livermore, CA. About Murrieta’s Well Murrieta’s Well is a Livermore Valley wine estate defined by its distinctive blended wines, stunning location, and a rich heritage that began in California’s Gold Rush era. In 1990, Fourth Generation Winemaker Philip Wente and Winemaker Sergio Traverso merged old and new winemaking styles, reviving the historic winery originally established by Livermore Pioneer Louis Mel.  Set in the heart of the Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA), Murrieta’s Well is located 40 miles east of San Francisco. The site is located on a natural water source at the base of the Arroyo Mocho where the legendary gold rush era bandito Joaquin Murrieta is known to have frequented the artesian well in front the winery. It is for him that the winery is named. About Tamás Estates Founded in 1984, Tamás Estates is part of the Wente Family Estates portfolio, sharing in the family's 128-year commitment to fine winemaking and land stewardship. Sourced from the Wente family’s estate vineyards in the Central Coast appellation, the wines of Tamás Estates are food friendly, delicious and offered at price points that allow for everyday enjoyment. The core portfolio includes Pinot Grigio, Zinfandel and Double Decker Red with wine club only offerings as well. For more information, interviews and imagery please contact Charles Communications Associates at 415|701-9463 or Kimberly Charles at press@charlescomm.com. #   #   #

Livermore Valley, CA – 2011: This lineup of enticing upcoming events from Wente Vineyards offers many ways to celebrate the fall and winter season. Art showings, special tastings and family activities create opportunities to delight the tastes of every wine enthusiast. Activities for November through December include: November Winemaker’s Dinner November 3rd from 6 – 9 p.m. Vineyard Tasting Room Enjoy fine food and wine with Fifth Generation Winemaker Karl Wente.  The gourmet four-course meal with accompanying wine pairings present a memorable and delectable opportunity to experience the finest expressions in food and wine pairings by Wente Vineyards.  Vegetarian option also available. Call 925-456-2405 to reserve a space, reservations required. Artist Reception: Watercolors by Charlotte Severin November 6th from 1 – 3 p.m.   Estate Winery Tasting Room Local artist Charlotte Severin will be displaying her watercolor paintings at the Estate tasting room. Come meet the artist and sip on some fabulous Wente Vineyards Wines. Exhibit on display through November 30th. Holiday Preview November 25th, 26th, & 27th from 11 – 4:30 p.m. Estate Winery Tasting Room & Vineyard Tasting Room Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping and entertaining ideas! Enjoy a fun and relaxing weekend at Wente Vineyards and get a chance to browse new holiday merchandise, stock up on holiday favorites, and pick up gifts for friends and family, all while you sample your favorite Wente Vineyards wines. You can also “build your own basket” and we’ll have it ready for you to take home for the perfect holiday gift. The majority of proceeds will go to the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Thanksgiving Take Home Dinner Pick up November 23rd Feeding six generously, the Thanksgiving menu showcases a traditional holiday dinner including succulently prepared dishes with simple finishing instructions to follow at home. Pick up your meal onsite the day before Thanksgiving for $249, and spend the day around the table – instead of the kitchen. Limited availability. Order online or call 925-456-2444. December Holiday in the Vineyards December 3rd & 4th from 12 – 5p.m. Estate Winery Tasting Room An open house at our Livermore wineries celebrates the season by sharing the joy of special wines, crafts, music and more! Award-winning wines are offered along with gourmet foods, barrel tasting, and special holiday treats. Photo with Santa, Sunday only from 1-3 pm. Gingerbread House Building Workshop December 3rd & 4th from 11 – 12:30p.m. Event Center at Wente Vineyards Join us for the Gingerbread House Building Workshop where everything is provided for you to decorate and create a delicious holiday centerpiece.  Kids of all ages are welcome (must be accompanied by an adult). Tickets are for sale to Club Wente entertainment members on 10/15/11 and to the general public beginning on 11/15/11. Prices: Minimum $99, for a pair of tickets with one gingerbread house 
$59 for additional single ticket(s) with gingerbread house 
$19 for additional observer ticket(s), limit two per group. Artist Reception: Printmaking by Edmee Keele December 11th from 1 – 3p.m. Estate Winery Tasting Room Local artist Edmee Keele will be displaying her printmaking at the Estate Tasting Room. Come meet the artist and sip on some fabulous Wente Vineyards Wines. Exhibit on display through January 26th. Holiday Take Home Dinner Pick up December 23rd Take home a Holiday Dinner prepared by our chefs from our kitchen to yours, making holiday entertaining incredibly easy! This holiday take-home dinner includes seven dishes with a choice of dry-aged certified Angus Prime Rib ($279) or Pan Seared Salmon ($239). Pick it up onsite December 23rd. Limited availability. Order online or call 925-456-2444. About Wente Vineyards Named a Top 30 wine company by the 2011 Wine Business Monthly, Wente Vineyards is the country's oldest continuously operated family-owned winery. Today, Wente Vineyards is led by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. More than 125 years of committed stewardship to the land has led to the development of Wente Vineyards’ Farming for the Future program, a system of sustainable viticultural practices designed to produce the best quality wines with the least environmental impact. This philosophy extends to all aspects of winery operations, where energy efficiency, waste reduction, recycling and social responsibility are all integral to the culture. Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s premier wine country destinations, featuring wine tasting, fine dining and championship golf. For more information, please visit www.wentevineyards.com. For any interviews or media assistance, please contact Kristin Namimoto at press@charlescomm.com or 415-701-9463. Helpful addresses: Estate Winery Tasting Room | 5565 Tesla Road | Livermore, CA | 925.456.2305 Vineyard Tasting Room | 5050 Arroyo Road | Livermore, CA | 925.456.2405 Event Center at Wente Vineyards | 5050 Arroyo Road | Livermore, CA | 925.456.2405   # # #

Bar Bambino Offers Diverse Catering and Event Offerings This Holiday Season This holiday season, Bar Bambino is highlighting its catering features to help lighten up the demanding holiday work load. To make the holidays less stressful, they’ve enhanced their already established offerings that suit any holiday gathering, simple or detailed. They include: Holiday Party Package For a leave-it-all-to-us holiday fête, Bar Bambino offers their Holiday Party Package that includes luxury transportation from the office and back, a sparkling wine reception upon arrival, and a sumptuous multi-course wine-paired European-style lunch or dinner. Pricing for this all-inclusive package starts at $170 per person and is sure to be a memorable holiday treat highlighting the refined rustic cuisine, style and service for which Bar Bambino is famed. Private Dining Give the gift of rustic elegance this year with a night of award-winning cuisine and extraordinary wine in a stunning location. Book a lovely and semi-private table for a multi-course wine paired dinner, or rent out the newly renovated patio for a holiday happy hour or dinner for up to 20 of your friends or colleagues. For larger events, such as a corporate holiday party, the entire restaurant is available for a private celebration. Bar Bambino Catering Bar Bambino offers a catering service that is perfect for office or home gatherings. Whether your preference is serving simply delicious platters of salumi and formaggi or a range of Bar Bambino’s inspired hors d’oeuvres paired with sophisticated wine selections, Bar Bambino's event planning professionals can assist with event design, budgeting, planning and execution. Box Lunches Bar Bambino’s popular take away gourmet lunches are a perennial favorite. These great value, all-in-one gourmet lunches can be delivered anywhere in San Francisco. A great way to treat hard-working office staff, deserving clients, or just people with whom you want to enjoy great food and company. Bar Bambino’s box lunches are beautifully packaged in environmentally sensitive materials and include a seasonally inspired sandwich, salad, and dessert. For more information and reservations please call Bar Bambino at 415.701.VINO (8466) or email events@barbambino.com or visit their website www.barbambino.com. For media inquiries, interviews or images, please contact Skye Morgan of Charles Communications Associates at press@charlescomm.com or 415 701 9463.

Fifth Generation Winemaker Karl Wente Releases Fifth Vintage of Wine and Music Pairings LIVERMORE, CA – Karl Wente and Wente Vineyards continue to showcase their commitment to the synergies between wine and music with the release of their fifth annual emerging artist program: Discover the Wine, Discover the Music (DWDM). DWDM began five years ago when Fifth Generation Winemaker Karl Wente decided to blend his love for fine wines with independent original music. Every year Karl pairs six up-and-coming indie artists’ singles with six of his Estate grown wines to create a new “vintage.”  The DWDM fifth vintage of emerging artists went live on September 1, 2011. “Pairing wines and songs is an incredibly fun task,” says Karl Wente.  “To be present with six cool songs and six wines while drawing parallels between the structures, melodies, acidity, tannins, percussion, and bass line.  Is it major or minor?  Light or heavy?  Following the instrumentation of the song as it parallels the flavors and aromas of the wine and uncovering why these synergies exist is such a complex but rewarding process.” Karl Wente holds a strong belief that great wine and good food should be paired with original music and shared with friends. This is evident in Wente Vineyards’ ongoing support of the independent music scene and their active participation in events like SXSW, Noise Pop, Big Noise in the Neighborhood and MUSEXPO. In addition, Karl Wente along with San Francisco’s leading alternative rock radio station LIVE 105, recently hosted Wente Vineyards’ BottleRockIt Music Festival on September 10, 2011, which brought masses of music enthusiasts to Wente Vineyards’ Estate winery in the Livermore Valley. Attendees enjoyed a day of great music, food, wine and sunshine where over 20 bands, including Givers, The Holdup, Dirty Vegas, and A B & The Sea, performed on three separate stages. Karl’s DWDM experience has a fully integrated approach with in-market materials including bottle neckers, posters, case cards and check stuffers. All materials drive consumers to the DWDM website, where visitors are given the opportunity to download free tracks from the featured artists and learn more about each of the paired Wente Vineyards wines. Additionally, the program sponsors a sweepstakes, in states where legal, where a winner is selected to bring themselves and a guest out to Wente Vineyards to see a concert of their choice at the heralded Concerts at Wente Vineyards, which celebrated its 25th Anniversary this year. This year’s Vintage 5 pairings will be available on the DWDM website beginning September 1, 2011 and will run until Vintage 6 starts next September. The pairings are as follows: The Head and the Heart’s “Lost in my Mind” paired with the Riva Ranch Chardonnay. Unapologetically American - rich and delicate at the same time. Givers’ “Up Up Up” paired with the Small Lot Eric’s Chardonnay.  Intense without being heavy. Phantogram’s “When I’m Small” paired with the Small Lot GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre). Karl Wente notes that Syrah is like funky guitar/primal surf, Mourvedre is an exotic, untamed, old school, low-fi, earthy funk, and Grenache is the dreamy, sugary quality of the vocals. The Belle Brigade’s “Losers” paired with the Sandstone Merlot. Sweet and dark with certain spiciness. Birds and Batteries’ “Stranger Kind of Mirror” paired with the Nth Degree Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark and rich, bittersweet with a halo of reverb. A B & The Sea’s “Bone Dry” paired with the equally bone dry Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc. For more information on the Vintage 5 artists/wine pairings and the Discover the Wine Discover the music program, visit www.wentevineyards.com/discover. About Wente Vineyards The country’s oldest continuously operated family-owned winery; Wente Vineyards is led today by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. More than 125 years of committed stewardship to the land has led to the development of Wente Vineyards’ Farming for the Future, a system of sustainable viticulture practices designed to produce the best quality wines with the least environmental impact. This philosophy extends to all aspects of winery operations, where energy efficiency, waste reduction, recycling and social responsibility are all integral to the culture. All of the wines within the Wente Vineyards portfolio are Estate Grown, crafted by Fifth Generation Winemaker, Karl Wente from Estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley and Arroyo Seco appellations. Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s premier wine country destinations, featuring wine tasting, fine dining and championship golf. For more information, visit www.wentevineyards.com. ###

          SAN FRANCISCO, CA – September 22, 2011 – Charles Communications Associates, LLC. introduces two new clients to its wide-ranging portfolio as the 2011 harvest gets underway.  Arista Winery and Hourglass Vineyard chose Charles Communications Associates’ creative marketing communications expertise, along with their diverse array of other capabilities that include new and social media proficiency, to execute strategic branding, marketing communications initiatives and public relations campaigns on their behalf.  As Charles Communications Associates represents many wine, restaurant and gourmet products clientele in its qualified portfolio, the team is well-prepared to launch new endeavors with Arista Winery and Hourglass Vineyard. Arista Winery is a family owned and operated producer of beautifully crafted wines from the Russian River Valley. The McWilliams family, which has been operating the estate since 2002, began with a mission to create elegantly expressed Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley. They are dedicated to sustainable farming and business practices, and work closely with local growers who share their dedication to sustainability and quality. The wines are crafted from vine to bottle with the intent of preserving each vineyard site’s natural qualities, with minimal intervention. The location, on prime terrain on Westside Road, itself speaks to the family’s dedication to quality and authentic experiences, welcoming visitors with scenic views and settings of Japanese water gardens alongside mountain and vineyard vistas. For more information please visit www.aristawinery.com. Hourglass Vineyard modernizes the practice of winemaking in true, innovative style. Hourglass Vineyard boasts a unique terroir, so named is it is located in the narrowest part of the Napa Valley, the “pinch” of the hourglass shaped valley, between the Mayacamas and Vaca mountain ranges. Proprietors Jeff and Carolyn Smith seek to integrate the delicate relationship between Mother Nature and the art and science of winemaking in all that they do, pursuing the elusive balance of power and elegance in their wines and business practices. The creative design and contemporary architecture of the winery created by Bay Area architect Olle Lundberg are testaments to the restraint and finesse that permeates all aspects of the Hourglass brand. Consistently recognized as one of the top Cabernet Sauvignons in America, the Hourglass wines reflect a true sense of place and time.  www.hourglasswines.com About Charles Communications Associates, LLC. Charles Communications Associates, LLC, headquartered in San Francisco, CA is an independent creative marketing communications and public relations firm that helps local and global companies, organizations and non-profits create, build, launch and sustain brands. Recognized as one of the most effective marketing  firms in the consumer products and wine industry, CCA is also known for success in the gourmet, natural and organic food and beverage categories, as well as for top shelf spirits and luxury products marketing. Headquartered in San Francisco, the CCA team infuses its work with enthusiasm, originality, and strategy to help clients thrive and grow. For more information please visit www.charlescomm.com or follow us on Twitter @charlescomm or visit us on Facebook at CharlesComm.

LIVERMORE, CA – September 2011 – The early autumn season that heralds harvest has finally arrived.  This year, in particular, patience is a necessary virtue as harvest is starting later than usual due to a summer of unseasonal weather. The Livermore Valley appellation experienced an unusually cool, wet spring and early summer that created a challenge for several winemakers in the region.  Regardless of capricious weather conditions, Wente Vineyards looks forward to another fruitful year. Wente Vineyards celebrated their first day of harvest on September 12, 2011.  Sauvignon Blanc from the east side of the Livermore Valley was the first to be harvested, followed by Chardonnay. “The yields at this point are on track with our estimates and the quality of grapes is superb,” said Fifth Generation Winemaker, Karl Wente. “The cool spring and summer, combined with oddly timed rains created a challenge this year, however this season is quite similar to last year, which produced some great wines.” The Wente family was one of the earliest advocates of sustainable farming, and has a well-documented history filled with articles on the wisdom and benefits of a holistic approach to farming. Today, the fourth and fifth generations continue to lead the way with respect to stewardship of the land. In the early 1990s, the Wente family established their “Farming for the Future” program, which took into account the health and well being of its employees, local community and the planet.   This system of practices not only enhanced the vitality of the soils on the family’s 3,000 acres of Estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley and Arroyo Seco appellations, but created a balanced sustainable ecology that minimized water use and reduced non-organic waste.  This philosophy also carries over to the three Estate wineries (Wente Vineyards, Murrieta’s Well and TAMÁS Estates) and includes every aspect of the family operation (The Restaurant, Concerts, Catering and The Course at Wente Vineyards). In 2010, the company achieved California Certified Sustainable Winegrowing certification by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, becoming one of 18 wineries leading the way in sustainable practices.  For more information about CCSW, please visit: www.sustainablewinegrowing.org. About Wente Vineyards The country’s oldest continuously operated family-owned winery; Wente Vineyards is led today by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. More than 125 years of committed stewardship to the land has led to the development of Wente Vineyards’ Farming for the Future, a system of sustainable viticulture practices designed to produce the best quality wines with the least environmental impact. This philosophy extends to all aspects of winery operations, where energy efficiency, waste reduction, recycling and social responsibility are all integral to the culture. All of the wines within the Wente Vineyards portfolio are Estate Grown, crafted by Fifth Generation Winemaker, Karl Wente from Estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley and Arroyo Seco appellations. Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s premier wine country destinations, featuring wine tasting, fine dining and championship golf. For more information, visit www.wentevineyards.com.   For more background on Karl Wente’s interest in wine, music, yoga and food please visit his blog at www.wentevineyards.com/blog. For images and interviews, please contact Kristin Namimoto of Charles Communications Associates at press@charlescomm.com or 415|701-9463.  -###-

***MEDIA ALERT*** MEDIA ALERT *** MEDIA ALERT *** MEDIA ALERT *** Yoga and Wine at Wente Vineyards  Invigorating Yoga and Meditation Class Followed by Wine Tasting with Fifth Generation Winemaker Karl Wente at Wente Vineyards “The First Family of Chardonnay” WHO: Fifth generation winemaker Karl Wente of Wente Vineyards, along with yoga blogger Jennilyn Carson, the Yoga Dork, and Suzanna Spring of Cosmic Dog yoga studio in Livermore, CA invite the public to an invigorating evening of utkatasanas and hand-crafted wines in the picturesque vineyards at Wente Vineyards. WHAT: The yoga class will be followed by a special wine tasting lead by Karl Wente. The class will be $12 per person and guests are required to bring their own mats to the property along with cash or check only. WHEN: Thursday, September 15th, 2011                   Yoga class from 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.                   Wine tasting from 6:30-8 p.m. WHERE: 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550                     Yoga will take place on the lawn in front of the Tirage building                     Tasting will take place on the lawn in front of the flag pole MORE: Dedicated yogi and fifth generation winemaker Karl Wente has continuously expressed how yoga has encouraged balance and focus in his life, allowing him to become acutely in-tune with the wines he creates. Those who have experienced the many benefits of yoga have likely also encountered heightened senses following a yoga practice. For wine lovers, this translates to finely tuned senses to the aromas and flavor profiles in wine and can elevate a tasting experience that may well be unattainable to the average non-yoga practicing wine consumer. The first event of its kind at Wente Vineyards; the event promises to enchant the senses.   CONTACT: For more information or to RSVP, please contact Kristin Namimoto of Charles Communications Associates: 415-701-9463 | Kristin@charlescomm.com

Livermore Valley, CA – August 31, 2011 – Wente Vineyards is pleased to announce that they will be part of the 30th Annual Harvest Wine Celebration over Labor Day weekend on September 4-5, 2011.  The annual fundraising event for the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, which features over 40 wineries from this historic region, was co-founded by Fourth Generation Winegrower Carolyn Wente and the former general manager of Concannon Vineyard Donna Wilcox in 1981. During the event, guests at Wente Vineyards (5565 Tesla Road) can enjoy a selection of Fifth Generation Winemaker Karl Wente’s Estate grown wines, excellent food, as well as revel in warm wine country hospitality during the peak of harvest season. Wente Vineyards will be open from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday and Monday exclusively for Harvest Wine Celebration ticket holders. Special tastings and activities include: Wine Tasting Many of Wente Vineyard’s award-winning wines, including new vintages of the 2009 Riva Ranch Chardonnay, 2009 Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010 Morning Fog Chardonnay, 2009 Riverbank Riesling and 2009 Sandstone Merlot, will be available for tasting. The Nth Degree and Barrel Tastings Taste Fifth Generation Winemaker Karl Wente’s handcrafted, small production Nth Degree Merlot and future vintages from Wente Family Estates straight out of the barrel. Barrel tastings will include wines from the Wente Vineyards and TAMÁS Estates portfolios for a small fee of $5. Select Murrieta’s Well wines will also be available for barrel tasting at a separate fee of $5. Mustard Tasting Sample a selection of Wente Vineyards gourmet mustards. Local Art Peruse afine art display by printmaker and graphic artist Edmee Keele, along with hand-painted ceramics presented by painter Eugenia Zobel. Live Music Georgie and the Rough Week will perform blues-tinged rock-n-roll all day on Sunday, and alt-country band Lisa Marie and the Lust Triggers will perform all day on Monday, September 5. Food In addition to gourmet picnic fare from Wente Vineyards Catering, Strizzi’s Italian Restaurant will offer their renowned Rigatoni Bolognese; Scotty’s Catering will offer BBQ tri-tip & lemon grilled chicken sandwiches; and Pleasanton’s Cold Stone Creamery will cool everyone off with an offering of refreshing ice cream. Two-day passes are $55 and include entrance fees to all participating wineries, wine tasting, glass, winery activities and special event only wine discounts. Tickets can be purchased via phone at 925-447-WINE or online at www.lvwine.org/events. On Sunday, complimentary bus service will run ticket holders between the different wineries.  Wente Vineyards will offer complimentary parking both days. About Wente Vineyards The country’s oldest continuously operated family-owned winery; Wente Vineyards is led today by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. More than 125 years of committed stewardship to the land has led to the development of Wente Vineyards’ Farming for the Future, a system of sustainable viticulture practices designed to produce the best quality wines with the least environmental impact. This philosophy extends to all aspects of winery operations, where energy efficiency, waste reduction, recycling and social responsibility are all integral to the culture. All of the wines within the Wente Vineyards portfolio are Estate Grown, crafted by 5th generation winemaker, Karl Wente from estate vineyards in Livermore Valley and Arroyo Seco. Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s premier wine country destinations, featuring wine tasting, fine dining and championship golf. For more information, visit www.wentevineyards.com.   For more background on Karl Wente’s interest in wine, music, yoga and food please visit his blog at http://www.wentevineyards.com/blog/. For images and interviews, please contact Kristin Namimoto of Charles Communications Associates at press@charlescomm.com or 415|701-9463.

Wente Vineyards Announces its BottleRockIt Music Festival Full day festival will feature top national touring bands and independent Bay Area artists.  25 bands for $20 hosted by Live 105’s Aaron Axelsen and Karl Wente Livermore Valley, CA – August 2011 – Fifth generation winemaker Karl Wente of  Wente Vineyards is proud to announce the BottleRockIt Music Festival launching  Saturday, September 10, 2011.  For the fifth year in a row, the independent music festival formerly known as Discover the Wine Discover the Music will feature nationally renowned bands as well as the best emerging Bay Area talent.  The show will be headlined by Givers, The Holdup, Dirty Vegas, AB & The Sea and The Hundred Days and will be presented by top rock station Live 105, (KITS 105.1 FM). Wente Vineyards invites festivalgoers to spend the day basking under the East Bay sun, enjoying a full day of music and a selection of delicious estate grown, sustainable wines. Guest DJ’ed and hosted  by Live 105 (KITS 105.1 FM)  Music Director and on air personality Aaron Axelsen, http://live105.radio.com/ the 25-band and DJ lineup will include: Givers, The Holdup, Dirty Vegas, Birds and Batteries, AB & The Sea, Olin & The Moon, Young Science, White Arrows, The Hundred Days, Music For Animals, Picture Atlantic, Beta State, Heyoka, DJ Laura, Ean Golden, Left Of Right, In Rare Form, Ruckatan, Lisa Marie Johnston and the Lust Triggers, The Gun and Doll Show, The Front Porch, The Bacchus Brothers, and Garage Band Academy “I’m really psyched to be working with Karl Wente and Wente Vineyards on the Homegrown Series and the BottleRockIt Festival.  I grew up in Livermore around the vineyards and have always wanted to do something like this in my hometown with bands I play on my radio shows.   It’s a great time for up and coming talent in the Bay Area; this is a creative nexus of talent right here in our backyard,” states Aaron Axelsen, DJ, Music Director, Live 105 San Francisco. Less than an hour east of San Francisco, with a striking backdrop of golden hills and lush vineyards ready for harvest, Wente Vineyards provides a gorgeous setting to enjoy an all-day music festival. As Northern California’s most memorable concert location, Wente Vineyards will dedicate the day to great music, wine and local food.  In true festival style, Wente will be hosting three different stages, allowing guests to sit on the lawn with chairs or blankets.  The three different stages will be located at the Barrel Room, the Small Lot Winery and the Estate Lawn. Held at the Estate Tasting Room at 5565 Tesla Road in Livermore, CA, doors open at 10:30 AM and performances begin at 11AM. Tickets for the 25-band and DJ lineup are only $20 and are on sale now. They can be purchased by visiting www.wentevineyards.com/bottlerockit or by calling the Wente Vineyards Box Office at 925-456-2424 Complimentary parking is available on location. Food, wine and beer will be available for purchase on site and will be provided by Catering at Wente Vineyards. Festivalgoers can spend the day sipping and discovering the portfolio of Estate grown wines crafted by Karl Wente. “The Bay Area has some of the most original and interesting independent bands and BottleRockIt is a great way to showcase some of this amazing talent. What better way to experience wine and music together when all your senses are stimulated,“ says Wente, a musician himself, who will also perform with his own band, The Front Porch. About Wente Vineyards The country’s oldest continuously operated family-owned winery; Wente Vineyards is led today by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. More than 125 years of committed stewardship to the land has led to the development of Wente Vineyards’ Farming for the Future, a system of sustainable viticulture practices designed to produce the best quality wines with the least environmental impact. This philosophy extends to all aspects of winery operations, where energy efficiency, waste reduction, recycling and social responsibility are all integral to the culture. All of the wines within the Wente Vineyards portfolio are Estate Grown, crafted by 5th generation winemaker, Karl Wente from estate vineyards in Livermore Valley and Arroyo Seco. Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s premier wine country destinations, featuring wine tasting, fine dining and championship golf. For more information, visit www.wentevineyards.com.   For more background on Karl Wente’s interest in wine, music, yoga and food please visit his blog at www.wentevineyards.com/blog About Live 105 LIVE105 is the Bay Area’s leading alternative station and has been breaking new talent for over 25 years.  The station provides listeners with a unique music format, playing modern alternative rock with an evolving fresh, hip playlist. You’ll hear artists like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Foo Fighters, The White Stripes, Nirvana, Sublime, Nine Inch Nails and Weezer. Comprised of an audience of bold and progressive listners and vistors to their website, LIVE105, KITS and Live 105.com delivers 90,000+ monthly unique visitors who view over one million pages. LIVE105.com’s individualistic users lead an active lifestyle, want to be entertained while challenging the norm, and respond well to new consumer products and services. For images and interviews, please contact Kristin Namimoto of Charles Communications Associates at press@charlescomm.com or 415|701-9463.

Graton, CA – August 15, 2011 – Sonoma Wine Company (SWC) has announced the hire of Scott Loopstra to the position of Director of Operations at the American Canyon Facility. Loopstra’s appointment follows a company-wide initiative for expansion and re-organization of internal structure. Over the past 27 years, Loopstra has refined his skills in the wine industry and contributed his knowledge to several reputable North Coast wineries.  Loopstra’s most recent endeavor as Director of Operations at Vintage Wine Estates (Grove Street Winery) led him to continue this relevant position with SWC.  In particular, Loopstra’s involvement with Blackstone Sonoma in 2004 brought him in contact with many members of the SWC organization and the quality of his work there was not forgotten. Loopstra is well versed in nearly all aspects of the wine industry – from winemaking, directing operations and bottling to overall management, he is committed to increasing productivity in the work field and brings a tenure of professional achievements to the table. His familiarity with modern winery practices and procedures act as a highly beneficial asset to SWC and its ventures in maintaining efficiency and sustainability in grape-to-bottle winemaking. As Director of Operations at SWC’s American Canyon, Loopstra will oversee day-to-day operations for all company functions including cellar, lab, winemaking, bottling, warehousing and maintenance functions.  The implementation of Loopstra’s new position compliments the company’s initiative for rapid expansion. About Sonoma Wine Company Sonoma Wine Company provides unparalleled grape-to-bottle winemaking capabilities in Northern California.  The integration of custom winery services offers one-stop-shopping for virtual and existing wineries including crush to-bottle, tank and barrel storage and services, box wine and keg wine filling, case goods warehousing, private label and direct to consumer fulfillment. Their Sonoma and Napa county facilities produce more than five million cases of wine annually for 30 clients.  Over the past few years, Sonoma Wine Company’s focus on resource conservation and efficiency resulted in significant reductions in water and fossil fuel use while garnering recognition from many agencies including PG&E and the EPA for establishing a greenhouse gas emissions inventory in 2005. For more information please visit www.sonomawineco.com or contact Charles Communications Associates at press@charlescom.com or 415-701-9463.

The edgy brand will be the series’ featured on-camera adult beverage GRATON, CA – August 11, 2011 – This fall television season, Four Vines Naked Chardonnay has teamed up with HBO/Cinemax, leader in premium television, as the exclusively featured wine in the new series, Chemistry. Purple Wine Company (PWC), the owner of the Four Vines brand, found this series an ideal partnership opportunity for its brand. The name alone complements the risqué nature of the series and Four Vines found this to be a natural fit for their brand. This late-night, provocative series, set to debut on August 19, 2011, jumps into the scandalous lives of Liz (Ana Alexander, Femme Fatales) and Michael (Jonathan Chase, Veronica Mars), two fated lovers who meet in a near-fatal coincidence. The series finds a balance between drama and comedy as viewers see the inevitable and powerful chemistry between a man and woman that completely alter a destined life plan. The cast also includes Ragan Brooks (Desperate Housewives), Eric Pierpoint (Parks and Recreation), Asante Jones (Harry’s Law) and Kent Jackson (Without a Trace).  Bill Haber and Jeff Hayes will be the executive producers of the series. PWC knew that collaborating with HBO/Cinemax would be fruitful, as the network stands firm in its commitment to providing partners with the highest possible return on investments.   Thirteen episodes at 30 minutes each allows Four Vines Naked Chardonnay to be highlighted as a premier product of the series.  Accessibility to multi-channeled mediums for viewers including online and TV appearance, news coverage and blogs, allows viewers to remain fully engaged with their TV viewing experience and beyond as they encounter the brand through many mediums. Advertising opportunities are incorporated with the partnership between Chemistry and Four Vines as banner placements, sponsored articles (print and digital), live RSS feeds and mobile marketing through social campaigns will take place.  This partnership presents the opportunity to create brand awareness to viewers in multi-faceted dimensions, while retaining interest in the series – a benefit to both parties. About Purple Wine Company 
 Purple Wine Company was founded in 2001 by Derek Benham and is based in Graton, California. Its mission is to create wines that offer outstanding value, are high quality and consistent in style from vintage to vintage. The wines produced via its sister production company, Sonoma Wine Company, are produced using water and energy conservation practices, while reducing Green House Gas emissions. Current brands include Mark West Pinot Noir, Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon, Bex Riesling, Rock Rabbit Sauvignon Blanc, and Four Vines. For more information please visit www.purplewine.com or contact Emily Aschbrenner of Charles Communications Associates at 415.701.9463 or emily@charlescomm.com.

“Buy a bottle, feed a family” will run this holiday season  Napa, CA- Pine Ridge Vineyards announced today their Buy a Bottle, Feed a Family Program. This holiday season, for every bottle of Pine Ridge and ForeFront by Pine Ridge purchased, they will donate $1 to a local food bank. This program will run from October through December of this year. Roughly 13% of people living in the United States live in poverty and approximately one in four children live in homes that suffer from food shortage.[1]  Donations made possible by lovers of Pine Ridge and ForeFront by Pine Ridge wines will help feed thousands who are affected by hunger, which is particularly acute over the holiday season. This philanthropic program will occur throughout the nation in over 20 states and 30 cities. “Pine Ridge Vineyards has always helped the local Napa Valley community over the years and we are happy to support, and encourage others to support, communities in need around the country, through this program” said Michael Beaulac, Winemaker and General Manager at Pine Ridge Vineyards. Any purchase of Pine Ridge or ForeFront, in stores, restaurants and online, will contribute to the Feed a Family Program. The program will be promoted through the winery’s social media sites including Pine Ridge’s Facebook and Twitter (@pineridgewine), as well as to customers who purchase wine online. Marketing materials will feature a QR code that points consumers to the Pine Ridge Vineyards Feed a Family Causes page to make a donation. About Pine Ridge Vineyards With meticulous attention to detail and a knowledge developed over 30 years of continuity, Pine Ridge Vineyards produces wines that showcase 200 acres of premier estate vineyards across five renowned appellations in the Napa Valley. Since its founding in 1978, the winery has specialized in Cabernet and other Bordeaux style red wines as well as handcrafted Chardonnay. For more information on Pine Ridge Vineyards and ForeFront by Pine Ridge please visit www.pineridgevineyards.com. For media inquiries, images and interviews please contact Emily Aschbrenner of Charles Communications Associates at 415-701-9463 or press@charlescomm.com. [1] Information provided by Bread.org

Livermore, CA – Wente Family Estates has expanded its sales & marketing team this year with four new sales hires as well as a new marketing associate. With these additions to a strong sales and marketing team nationally, the country’s oldest continuously owned and operated family winery further strengthens its commitment to growth and distribution in all aspects of the business. Appointed to sales positions most recently are: Andrea Beard, Southern California Director of Sales; Dan Meunier, New England Regional Sales Manager; Tom Campese, Area Sales Manager, Texas and Louisiana; and Stefanie Jackel, National Brand Manager for entwine, the wine collaboration with Food Network.  Joining the marketing team to help support the continued portfolio growth is Heather Everett. Before pursuing a career in the wine industry, Andrea Beard began her sales career at Heublein and later moved to Guinness UDV (Diageo).  In 2003, Andrea joined the wine side of the business and conducted Southern California wine sales at Chateau & Estate Wines.  Now, Andrea has been appointed as the Southern California Director of Sales for Wente Family Estates. Dan Meunier has joined Wente Family Estates as the New England Regional Sales Manager.  Dan brings an abundance of experience in the New England states, having worked in various capacities with Marriott International, Commonwealth Wine and Spirits and most recently with Baystate Wine and Spirits. With over twenty years of experience in the wine industry, Tom Campese worked most recently with Bronco Wine Company as the Regional Sales Manager.  Prior to that, Tom spent seven years with Glazer’s Wholesale Distributors, Inc. where he polished his talent for a career in sales and marketing.  He has now joined Wente Family Estates as the Area Sales Manager for Texas and Louisiana where he will direct sales and focus on new points of distribution for the Wente Family Estates portfolio. Before joining the team at Wente Family Estates, Stefanie Jackel began her marketing career with Clorox and later became the Director of Marketing at Constellation Wines US where she was responsible for managing Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi.  She has spent years refining her skills in brand strategy and brand communications as well as the development and execution of all marketing programming.  Now, as the Wente Family Estate’s National Brand Manager for entwine, Stefanie brings to the table exceptional skills and strategies that will help guide the development of this national brand. Heather joined Wente Family Estates as Associate Marketing Manager.  Most recently at Fleetwood RV, Inc., Heather was responsible for all functions of the marketing department including outside agency management.  Heather has also spent time with Thunder Factory, a PR agency in San Francisco.  About Wente Family Estates Wente Family Estates is the national and international sales and marketing organization representing Wente Vineyards, Tamás Estates, Murrieta’s Well and Hayes Ranch wineries.  Wente Family Estates sells to distributors in all 50 states, with regional sales directors and national accounts directors who call on key accounts throughout the United States.  Wente Family Estates also has an export sales division responsible for major international markets, cruise lines and duty free channels.  The company is led today by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. More than 125 years of committed stewardship to the land has led to the development of Wente Vineyards’ Farming for the Future, a system of sustainable viticulture practices designed to produce the best quality wines with the least environmental impact. This philosophy extends to all aspects of winery operations, where energy efficiency, waste reduction, recycling and social responsibility are all integral to the culture. All of the wines within the Wente Family Estates portfolio are Estate Grown, crafted by 5th generation winemaker, Karl Wente from estate vineyards in Livermore Valley and Arroyo Seco. Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, the events center at Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s premier wine country destinations, featuring wine tasting, fine dining and championship golf. For more information, visit www.wentevineyards.com.   For more background on Karl Wente’s interest in wine, music, yoga and food please visit his blog at http://www.wentevineyards.com/blog/ For more information please contact Kristin Namimoto Charles Communications Associates at 415|701|9463 or kristin@charlescomm.com

Five gardens chosen by their supporters will receive awards to grow and improve their community gardens Russian River Valley, CA –  After a successful spring and summer campaign, DeLoach Vineyards is proud to announce the winners of its Community Garden Campaign in partnership with Organic Gardening Magazine.  Over the past four months, 15 community gardens across the country from California to Florida participated in the online campaign to win a coveted total award of $20,000 ($4,000 per garden) to improve the communities they serve.  Wine and garden enthusiasts in communities across the country showed their support with more than 70,000 site visits to www.deloachcommunitygardens.com, where they watched videos produced by the gardens and voted for the garden of their choice. The following 2011 DeLoach Community Garden Award Winners will each be awarded $4,000 each and will be featured in the October/November 2011 issue of Organic Gardening: Center for Growing People, Dallas Long Beach Organic Community Garden, Long Beach Magnuson Community Garden, Seattle Ocean View Farms, Los Angeles Three Brothers Garden, Chicago As an additional retail component to support the campaign, bottles of DeLoach wine were adorned with neckers that included a QR code that allowed consumers to instantly link to the contest microsite through via smart phones. DeLoach Vineyard’s estate vineyard in the beautiful Russian River Valley is a Demeter-certified Biodynamic® property.  In harmony with organic and Bioydynamic principles the DeLoach estate includes an exquisite Biodynamic garden that not only nourishes the staff at the winery, but also provides the necessary natural remedies to optimize the health and fertility of its Biodynamic vineyards.  The Community Garden Campaign is a part of DeLoach Vineyard’s commitment to a healthy, sustainable lifestyle from garden to table that includes the appreciation of wine, food and community and to support the role of community gardens in promoting good living. Equally as important, the campaign is part of an effort to help educate a new generation to better the communities in which they live—something DeLoach has been passionate about cultivating since the inception of the winery. About DeLoach Vineyards DeLoach Vineyards has been a pioneering producer of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Zinfandel in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley since 1975. DeLoach seeks to produce exceptional wines that spotlight the singular personality of the Russian River Valley, with its rare and bountiful convergence of the sea, the soil and the stars. The Boisset family of Burgundy purchased DeLoach in 2003, bringing the techniques and approaches of Burgundy to its winemaking in the Russian River Valley, which they believed to be California’s most expressive terroir for cultivating Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.  Under Boisset, DeLoach has grown its small-lot vineyard designate wine program, converted to organic and Biodynamic farming practices, and implemented traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques such as open-top wood fermentors, native yeast fermentations, and hand punch-downs.  Wine & Spirits magazine named DeLoach Vineyards a Top 100 Winery for the tenth time in the winery’s history in 2009.  Located at 1791 Olivet Road in Santa Rosa, the DeLoach Vineyards tasting room, picnic area and organic garden are open to the public daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.deloachvineyards.com or contact Emily Aschbrenner of Charles Communications Associates at 415.701.9463 or press@charlescomm.com About Organic Gardening Magazine For 70 years, Rodale’s Organic Gardening, the leading magazine resource for living a healthier, more environmentally conscious lifestyle, has been empowering its readers with the most trusted, eco-friendly news and information.  With the mission to “live lightly from the ground up,” the brand’s editorial agenda sets an accessible and easy-to-embrace course toward the goal of living a healthier, more environmentally sustainable lifestyle, delivering the safest and most natural approach to health, home, food and garden. Organic Gardening's Twitter handle is @OGMag and Organic Gardening can be found on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/OrganicGardening and it's also available on the iPad. For more information, contact Erin Miller and Organic Gardening at 212.573.0378 or erin.miller@rodale.com.