September 22, 2010—DeLoach Vineyards announced today that the harvest of its Estate Vineyard has officially begun. This vintage marks the inaugural harvest since the winery received Biodynamic® and organic certification for its estate. DeLoach earned its organic certification from California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) in 2008 and its Biodynamic® certification from Demeter in 2009.  The 2010 vintage celebrates DeLoach’s first harvest from the property’s six-year conversion to a more self-sustaining and environmentally friendly estate. The 2010 harvest is a milestone in DeLoach’s long-term commitment to sustainable farming. When the Boisset family from Burgundy purchased the 17-acre estate in 2003, it immediately began the conversion to organic and Biodynamic® methods. A year after purchase, the existing vineyards were torn out to begin a two-year series of cover crop rotations and the land was allowed to lie fallow to restore a healthy balance to the soil. The new vineyards, planted in several blocks between 2006-2008, have been farmed according to Biodynamic® principles: following the Biodynamic® calendar (which relies on celestial and terrestrial movements), applying field and compost preparations to help the plants grow, cultivating biodiversity, and minimizing dependence on external outputs. The Boisset family’s rich tradition of Biodynamic® and organic farming began in 1994 with the conversion of its French home vineyard, Domaine de La Vougeraie, to organic and Biodynamic® practices. Today, all properties owned by Boisset globally are either certified organic, Biodynamic®, or in conversion, like the recently-purchased Raymond Vineyards in California’s Napa Valley. “This vintage will be a testament to the extraordinary Russian River Valley,” says Jean-Charles Boisset, proprietor of DeLoach Vineyards and President of Boisset Family Estates. “We endeavor to create the best wine possible, which we believe is achieved through cultivating a deep and nurturing relationship with the Earth.  We think this estate vineyard will express the authenticity and integrity with which we’ve labored within Nature.”  This commitment is evidenced when visiting the property, whereupon arriving, one is met by a stunning sculpture entitled Earth & Sky.  Created by sculptor Peter Schifrin, the figure symbolizes the outstretched arms of Mother Earth reaching to the sky, connecting the power of the heavens back to the land. The DeLoach Vineyards estate today boasts a diverse ecosystem that supports the cultivation of its eight Pinot Noir and three Chardonnay clones. The grapes benefit from the presence of bees that pollinate the cover crops, sheep that graze and trim the vegetation and chickens that contribute to the property’s composting. DeLoach’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond its vines. A half-acre certified organic and Biodynamic® garden provides fresh produce for winery guests, employees, local charities, and further supports the vineyard’s biodiversity. DeLoach has installed a membrane bioreactor that purifies all water from the winemaking process for reuse in the vineyards, saving up to two million gallons of water per year. “This harvest represents the apogee of a cycle initiated by the desire to produce wine of the highest possible quality while perpetuating our core responsibility as stewards of the land," explains Winegrower Eric Pooler. Following this inaugural vintage, DeLoach Vineyards seeks to continue its green practices far into the future. Pooler continues, “Through these practices, we gain assurance that the essence of the site will be reflected in each bottle of wine produced, and that the indentation of our footprint won’t be visible to future generations."

Alyce Shields promoted to Pastry Chef and Margot Bloch promoted to General Manager September 9, 2010 – San Francisco, CA – Christopher Losa, Proprietor and Wine Director of Bar Bambino, one of the San Francisco Chronicle’s “Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants” three years running and one of Bon Appetit Magazine’s “Top 10 Wine Bars” in the United States, announces two key staff promotions. Alyce Shields As a child, Alyce Shields discovered her passion for baking while spending time in the kitchen with her grandmother baking for friends and family in the Texas Hill County. She landed her first job in a professional kitchen at age sixteen. She completed a series of pastry stages in Manhattan including five-months at Café Boulud. Alyce then moved to Napa where she became the Viennoiserie chef at St. Helena’s Model Bakery. It wasn’t too long after that Alyce moved to San Francisco, lured by the food and wine scene. Starting at Noe Valley’s Firefly Restaurant and Waterbar , she soon joined Bar Bambino one year ago. “Alyce’s immediate attitude and know-how of our mission, concept and execution is incredible. It has been a great, natural progression for her and us,” says Losa. Some of her current dolci available at Bar Bambino are late summer panna cotta, pluot almond cake with Sangiovese sauce, and French Bourbon vanilla gelato with crushed lavender, olive oil, and sea salt. Alyce will also be running the pastry program for “Pronto by Bar Bambino” at the new Oberlin Dance Collective (ODC) Theater in the Mission opening early next year. In addition to café treats, Alyce will expand the current program to include breakfast pastries such as croissants, muffins and sweet brioche. Margot Bloch Before Bar Bambino, Margot worked in social policy in Washington, D.C. proceeded by work in Buenos Aires to help with workforce development programs. Argentina’s vivacious food and wine culture inspired Margot to move to California to see what San Francisco had to offer. She joined Bar Bambino in late 2008, initially working as a host. Margot was quickly promoted from hostess to server to Operations Assistant then Floor Manager and this summer became General Manager. “From the minute I met Margot she was incredibly passionate about food, wine, and service. Understanding our business and fine dinning service is natural for her. She is intelligent, a quick learner and, most importantly, cares deeply for each guest and their experience. I can’t say enough about what an amazing job she has done,” says Losa. About Bar Bambino Nestled on an edgy urban block of San Francisco’s Mission District lies Bar Bambino, a neighborhood eatery that brings simple, elegant food and wine to the table in a convivial gathering spot. Inspired by years living in Europe, owner Christopher Losa has created a restaurant the San Francisco Chronicle has hailed as “a true oasis with a sexy, speakeasy vibe”. Embracing the idea that life is better around the table, Bar Bambino offers seasonally inspired Italian classics served in an lively and informal, urban atmosphere. Featuring locally and sustainably sourced produce and meats, house-made pastas, and inspired desserts, Executive Chef Elizabeth Binder demonstrates a thorough knowledge of regional Italian cuisine while her understated touch brings a lightness and elegance to traditional recipes. Opened in April 2007, Bar Bambino has garnered local and national accolades, repeatedly named as a San Francisco Chronicle Top 100 restaurant and as one of Bon Appetit Magazine’s Top 10 Wine Bars in the nation. For more information and reservations please call Bar Bambino at 415/701 VINO (8466) or email info@barbambino.com For media inquiries, interviews or information, please contact Kimberly Charles of Charles Communications Associates at kcharles@charlescomm.com or 415/701 9463.

Innovative Packaging Preserves Wine Quality, Saves Money and Reduces Waste September 07, 2010 – Sonoma Wine Company (SWC) now offers clients the opportunity to package their finished wine in kegs for sale and distribution. SWC, the North Coast’s leading contract wine facility, has partnered exclusively with MÁS Wine Company to provide keg filling and integrated production services to existing and new clients. Tapping into the growing trend in Bay Area restaurants and beyond to serve wine from kegs, SWC will package clients’ wine in either stainless steel or plastic kegs in a variety of sizes. The MÁS Mini-Tank is a complete wine draft system that can easily be incorporated into a restaurant, bar, party, or special event requiring no pre-existing or new infrastructure. “We are always exploring new ways to enhance the value that we bring to our clients,” said Natasha Granoff, Director of Business Development  “By packaging their wine in kegs, our clients will save money on materials, labels and shipping costs. Restaurateurs increasingly recognize the excellent quality of wines being offered in kegs and the advantages they bring: fewer bottles to recycle, less packaging materials, no corked bottles to return and an extended ‘shelf life’ on the bar. Consumers benefit most because all of these savings translate to better wine and a lower price.” “Kegs provide a 10-12% margin advantage on your cost of goods after depreciation of the kegs,” observed Andy Woehl, Co-Owner of MÁS Wine Company. Offering additional incentives to use kegs, he said “although they entail an initial capital investment, there are significant long term savings since the average market life of a keg is 15 to 20 years. After only 5 or 6 uses a keg will have paid for itself and your packaging costs drop dramatically to less than $6 per 9 liters.” Environmental benefits are equally compelling. MÁS estimates that it will save over 45,000 pounds of waste this year by not using labels, glass bottles, corks or boxes. About Sonoma Wine Company Sonoma Wine Company provides unparalleled grape-to-bottle winemaking capabilities in Northern California.  Custom winery services include, crush-to-bottle, tank and barrel storage and services, and case goods warehousing to existing wineries and virtual wineries. The facilities produce more than four million cases of wine annually for 30 clients. Over the past few years, Sonoma Wine Company’s Graton facility has been recognized by the EPA and other organizations for its energy efficiency, water conservation and environmentally conscious winemaking operations. Sonoma Wine Company has been an EPA Climate Leader since 2005, establishing a greenhouse gas inventory baseline, and became an accredited Sonoma County Green Business in 2008. For more information visit http://www.sonomawineco.com About MÁS Wine Company Since 2006, MÁS Wine Company has been making award winning, draft wines in zero-waste, stand alone mini tank packaging. MÁS means more, and at MÁS Wine Company we believe in more quality, more value and being more environmentally friendly. For more information, visit http://www.maswinecompany.com.

Discovery the Wine, Discovery the Music (DWDM) Day of Discovery Festival at Wente Vineyards Saturday, September 4th, 2010 | 1:00 pm Staying in town for Labor Day?  Enjoy a day of great music, food, wine and sunshine at the Wente Vineyards Estate Winery Labor Day Saturday.  Grab a blanket and get ready to take in the beats of local Bay Area bands performing on three different stages (in the Barrel Room, The Small Lot Winery and on the Tesla Lawn) throughout the day while sipping on Estate Grown Wines and relaxing in a beautiful winery setting. LUCE will be headlining the festival.  Come to Livermore Valley and enjoy a day of discovering new music, new wines, new friends and more. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Wente Vineyards Box Office at 925-456-2424. $29 pre-sale and $35 at the door (kids 12 and under are free) Door Open at Noon and Music Starts at 1pm Club Wente Entertainment, Golf and Wine Members get two tickets for $40 when they purchase in advance from the Box Office Food, Wine and Beer will be available for purchase all day Parking is Free and carpooling is encouraged! Bands: Luce | Bacchus Brothers | In Rare Form | The Ferocious Few | Of Shape and Sound | Front Porch Band | Night Harvest | Evening Hatch | Ruckatan | Jonathan Devoto-Bird by Bird | Garage Band Academy Acoustic Lounge: Heather Combs | Suzanna Spring | Jon Williams | Tim Miller | Mark Clarin | Jonathan Devoto | Brothers Lekas | Lisa Marie Johnston

All proceeds will benefit Redwood Empire Food Bank in Sonoma County, CA Santa Rosa, CA – DeLoach Vineyards today announced the release of its 2009 ‘Vinthropic’ Sonoma County Chardonnay.  This philanthropic endeavor continues the Fight Against Hunger campaign launched by parent company Boisset Family Estates last summer. All proceeds from sales of the wine will be donated to the Redwood Empire Food Bank, Sonoma County’s largest hunger-relief organization, with the goal of contributing at least 60,000 meals this year to help fight hunger in the community.  Petaluma-based Paragon Label joined the effort by generously donating all wine labels for the program, helping to make each bottle more beneficial for those in need. “It is sometimes hardest to care for those closest to us – to recognize and confront the need immediately in our own neighborhoods,” says Jean-Charles Boisset, President of Boisset Family States.  “Our communities represent the fabric of who we are, where we stem from and the future of our united nations.  DeLoach Vineyards has long been an integral part of Sonoma’s fabric, and supporting our neighbors is a vital endeavor.  Our partners in ‘Vinthropic’ – the Redwood Empire Food Bank – are among the most dedicated, passionate and efficient organizations providing hunger relief that I have encountered in the many years that my family has been working to fight hunger.  We are proud to support their efforts.” David Goodman, Executive Director of the Redwood Empire Food Bank, commented: “The willingness of DeLoach to put hunger front and center is remarkable; pairing an issue as ‘rough’ as hunger alongside a beverage as ‘delicate’ as wine is admirable. We appreciate DeLoach's leadership in understanding that it can play a role in not only pleasing the consumer with its wines, but also educating and inspiring the very same consumer on social issues. DeLoach recognizes that it can make a positive difference in the lives of people in need by doing what it does best - making world-class wine.” ‘Vinthropic’ Chardonnay is available for $15 per bottle at the DeLoach Vineyards tasting room, the new Boisset Taste of Terroir tasting salon in Healdsburg, CA, and nationwide through the DeLoach Vineyards website. The wine is also available for retailers and restaurateurs wishing to support the cause. Upon its release, reaction to the ‘Vinthropic’ Chardonnay has already been very positive.  Sonoma Restaurateur Duskie Estes recently began serving the wine at her Zazu Restaurant + Farm: “Thank you DeLoach for making this generous wine. You are caring for the folks in our own backyard and I am grateful. AND I want to pour the wine at Zazu! The wine is rich and complex with an incredible balance between fruit and wood. Nice work!” DeLoach Vineyards’ Winemaker Brian Maloney, himself a native of the area, said: “This lush and refreshing wine brings out the warmth of Sonoma County and we are truly proud for the opportunity to support the Redwood Empire Food Bank.” DeLoach Vineyards’ contribution to the Fight Against Hunger campaign through its ‘Vinthropic’ Chardonnay reinforces the Boisset Family Estates national campaign to combat hunger in local communities. In addition to the ‘Vinthropic’ effort, Boisset Family Estates surpassed its goal of donating 1.2 million meals to local food banks in Dallas, Indianapolis, Denver, Missouri, Boston, Peoria, IL, Atlanta, the San Francisco Bay Area and more in 2009 and 2010. For more information, visit www.boissetfamilyestates.com/fightagainsthunger. 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. The Boisset family of Burgundy purchased DeLoach in 2003, bringing the techniques and approaches of Burgundy to 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.   About the Redwood Empire Food Bank The REFB is the largest food bank serving the North Coast of California from Marin County to Oregon. The REFB provides food assistance to 70,000 children, families and seniors every month.  The REFB also is the primary resource for hunger relief agencies in Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte counties. Learn more at www.refb.org.

GRATON, CA, August 19, 2010 - Purple Wine Company (PWC), the dynamic, fast growing company behind wine brands Avalon, Mark West, Rock Rabbit and Bex, today announced personnel additions with the appointment of two veteran wine sales professionals including a new Western Region Chain Accounts Manager, Gregory W. Dotts, and a Northwest Region Sales Manager, Tony Luera. Gregory W. Dotts, who was appointed Western Region Chain Accounts Manager, started his career at The Wine Group where he worked in both the supplier and distributor sides of the business.  Prior to his move to PWC, Dotts spent 14 years at Regal Wine Company, the California distribution arm of Kendall Jackson/Majestic Fine Wines. “Greg’s 18 years of supplier and distributor experience will be a welcome addition to the growing brands of Purple Wine Company,” noted Ron Janowczyk, Vice President of Purple Wine Company. “His expertise and equity in California, coupled with his fine wine background and business acumen will make him an immediate success in the West Coast chain market.” Separately, PWC also announced the appointment of Tony Luera as Northwest Region Sales Manager. Luera spent the early years of his career in the Pacific Northwest before joining E&J Gallo Winery as chain manager, specializing in category management. Luera later moved to the supplier side with White Rocket Wine Company, a division of Kendall Jackson, where he developed skills in brand development and distributor management.  Most recently, Luera was the National Sales Manager for Goose Ridge Winery out of the Columbia Valley in Washington. “Tony’s specialized knowledge of the Northwest market will be a great asset to the fast growing brands of Mark West, Avalon, Rock Rabbit and Bex” adds Janowczyk. “ Tony’s knowledge of our wholesaler’s personnel and of the key account buyers in the marketplace will hasten the realization of our forecasted volume in the Region.” About Purple Wine Company Purple Wine Company was founded in 2001 by Derek Benham to create and market a number of individual brands built around a single focus.  Current brands include Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon, Mark West Pinot Noir, Bex Riesling, and Rock Rabbit Sauvignon Blanc. The executive team includes Dennis Carroll, President; Ron Janowczyk, Senior Vice President and Alex Cose, Winemaker. For information on Purple Wine Company and its brands or to schedule an interview, please contact: Kendall Johnson at Charles Communications Associates, kendall@charlescomm.com or 415-701-9463. ###

The best of Sonoma and Burgundy terroir enjoyed in a stylish tasting salon Healdsburg, CA – The charm of Healdsburg and the surrounding wine country has always evoked the climate, charm and rhythm of France and has created world-class wines of diverse varietals that have put Sonoma and its AVAs on the map worldwide. Jean-Charles Boisset, President of Boisset Family Estates, a family-owned collection of estate wineries in the world’s pre-eminent terroirs including DeLoach Vineyards in the Russian River Valley and Raymond Vineyards in the Napa Valley, has debuted a unique tasting salon on the Healdsburg square. Dubbed the Boisset Taste of Terroir, it offers a selection of three dozen Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from Sonoma and Burgundy, a diverse range of flights and tasting experiences, and a captivating environment evocative of a cozy left bank boutique –elegance without pretension. Nine different themed tastings offer the guest tastes of Sonoma and Burgundy with a delightful array of choices ranging from a Crémant de Bourgogne sparkling flight of three wines at $8, to Pinot Chic featuring three Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs, two from DeLoach and one from the JCB line of wines, to a Grand Cru tasting of nine Burgundies for $100. There are wines suited for the curious and experimental palate at the Taste of Terroir expressing the unique AVAs of Sonoma as well as climats of Burgundy. Guests can also avail themselves from a series of DeLoach Barrel to Barrel wines, created to offer a touch of old world service and style with a modern technological twist. Beautiful design appointments include Philippe Starck ghost chairs, a custom made Carrara marble communal table, a Bisazza Marie Antoinette chandelier that illuminates the room with a warm, soft glow, elegant decanters and barware designed by D’Anjou and Christophe Dubois, as well as champagne flutes designed by Jean-Charles Boisset. Custom-designed accoutrements and accessories for the home are also offered for purchase. The inspiration for the design was to incorporate both Californian and French sensibilities with a strong accent on Bay Area design talent including the interior design of Nicole Hollis and the architectural design of Backen Gillam Kroeger. The Taste of Terroir is open seven days a week, 10:30-5:30 PM Sunday through Wednesdays, open until 7 PM Tuesdays in the summer, and until 9 PM as a wine bar Thursday-Saturday. For more information please visit www.boissettasteofterroir.com or phone 707-473-9707. About Boisset Family Estates Boisset Family Estates is a family-owned producer and importer of fine wines founded in Burgundy, France in 1961. Boisset’s collection of more than twenty historical and unique wineries boast leading positions in the world’s pre-eminent terroirs, including Burgundy, Beaujolais, the Rhône Valley, the South of France, Canada, and California’s Russian River Valley and Napa Valley. One of the world’s foremost producers of Pinot Noir and principal proponents of organic and Biodynamic® viticulture, Boisset crafts fine wines with a strict terroir approach: each house in its family of wineries has a unique history, identity, and style, yet all are united in the pursuit of superior quality. To learn more about the Boisset Family Estates collection, please visit www.boissetfamilyestates.com.

Wine & Cheese tastings and Two Wine Dinners July and August 2010 San Francisco, CA – Bar Bambino owner Christopher Losa has always had an interest in cultural history and gastronomy and knows that they are inextricably linked. Hungry for knowledge, earlier this spring he set out to explore the backroads of Slovenia, Austria, Croatia and Hungary to discover the indigenous wines and culinary influences that helped shape what is considered modern Italian cuisine today.   Deemed the “Adventures on the Trail of the Habsburg Empire” thematically, Losa has designed exploratory tastings that teach as much about history as they do about the crosswinds of culinary influence. The Habsburg Empire, which inspires the theme of this summer’s events, was also known as the House of Austria and was one of Europe’s most influential royal houses, best known as the origin of all the elected Holy Roman Emperors from 1428 to 1740.  Originally reigning in Austria, the empire grew to include parts of today’s Germany, France, Spain, Hungary and much of Italy, Slovenia, Croatia and the historic Bohemia. It was this cross-cultural mix that created culinary as well as viticultural experimentation throughout the region.  Lately, wine lists and competitions in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Portland and other culinary meccas have been showcasing wines from Austria, Hungary, and Slovenia as curious palates look for new varieties to enjoy. Two dinners on July 22nd and August 26th take two decidedly different routes, one with indigenous varietal wines from Slovenia, Austria and Croatia, the other with non-indigenous varietals being cultivated with exceptional success in California, Austria, Croatia, Germany and Slovenia.  Chef Lizzie Binder demonstrates her versatility with dishes respecting Italian tradition, but infused with influences from modern Austria, Slovenia, Croatia and Hungary. The two wine and cheese pairings on July 17th and August 8th led by Losa and consulting cheese director Daphne Zepos also take their cues from new wine and cheese discoveries by Losa and Zepos respectively.  The first tasting will spotlight wines discovered on Losa’s recent travels and cheeses that highlight Spring milk cheese’s from France.  The second tasting further explores unfamiliar varietals and pairs them with under-exposed cheeses from Germany, Adriatic Italy and northern Greece.. Schedule Adventures On The Trail Of The Habsburg Empire Wine + Cheese Tasting, Part I Saturday 17 Jul  2p - 4p, $35 pp not incl. tax and gratuity 4 wines (2 white, 2 red) from Austria, coastal Croatia, and eastern Slovenia As Owner + Wine Director Christopher Losa was scouring the trail of the Habsburgs for viniculture treasures, consulting cheese director, Daphne Zepos was in France finding the best of cheeses from Spring milk.  This tasting will highlight some of Christopher's finds from Austria, coastal Croatia, and eastern Slovenia and Daphne will present some of her French cheese finds that are just beginning to ripen and fully expose their maker's touch. Cheeses - Comte aged at the Fort of Saint Antoine, Ossau Iraty sheep milk cheese from the Basque Pyrenees Wines - Biodynamic Grüner Vetliner from Bernhard Ott, Furmint from Verus in Eastern Slovenia, and two reds from coastal Croatia: a Dalmatian indigenous blend of Babich, Lasin, and Plavina and from the island of Hvar a Plavac, the ancestral grape of Zinfandel Adventures On The Trail Of The Habsburg Empire Wine Dinner Thursday 22 Jul 7p - 10p, $85 pp not including tax and gratuity 5-course degustation menu of Chef Elizabeth Binder's creations that draw from her mastery of Italian cuisine, infuse them with influences from today's Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and Hungary, and prepares them from locally sourced organic and sustainable ingredients.  The menu will feature barley risotto with lamb shoulder and mint, sea bass with paprika and heirloom tomatoes, Berkshire pork roasted with stone fruit and cabbage salad. The paired wines follow the trail of owner Christopher Losa's recent travels to the region.  He and Chef Binder have selected unknown, but world-class whites from the Prlekija region of Slovenia and the northern shore of Lake Ballaton in Hungary and red wines ranging from elegant and delicate from the slate soils of Austria to soft and big from Dalmatia on the Croatian coast. Adventures On The Trail Of The Habsburg Empire Wine + Cheese Tasting, Part II Saturday 8 Aug 2p - 4p, $35 pp not incl. tax and gratuity 4 wines (1 white, 1 rosé, 1 red, 1 sweet) from Austria, inland Croatia, Slovenia, and Hungary Bar Bambino-quality cheeses from this part of the world aren't available in the US so we are selecting cheeses from geographically/historically connected areas (southern Germany, Adriatic Italy, and northern Greece) to ensure taste quality, interest, and to spur conversation about the connections and relations of the cheese-making history and viniculture of the general region. Cheese highlights - Asiago washed in red wine from Venice, from Germany the real Munster cheese Wine - An naturally made (amphora) wine from Tomas Tomac in central Croatia, gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon rosé from central Slovenia, St. Laurent from Austria, and an expressive Tokaj from Hungary. New Varietals Wine Dinner Thursday 26 Aug 7p - 10p, $85 pp not including tax and gratuity The globalization of the wine industry has had polarizing effects on wine.  While it could be argued that there has been a dilution  of wine styles to suit a "homogenized" universal palate, there has also been the benefit of new varietals introduced to new growing areas with extraordinary results. For this dinner we will pair "common" varietals made in an uncommonly good fashion in unexpected places.   We've selected Italian varietals grown locally in Napa, Burgundy charmers from Germany, and extraordinary Bordeaux blends from Slovenia.  Chef Lizzie's menu features delicious, refined, and inspired approaches to steak tartare, spaghetti and meatballs, and meatloaf. About Bar Bambino Nestled on an edgy urban block of San Francisco’s Mission District lies Bar Bambino, a neighborhood eatery that brings simple, elegant food and wine to the table in a convivial gathering spot. Inspired by years living in Europe, owner Christopher Losa has created a restaurant the San Francisco Chronicle has hailed as “a true oasis with a sexy, speakeasy vibe”. Embracing the idea that life is better around the table, Bar Bambino offers seasonally inspired Italian classics served in an lively and informal, urban atmosphere. Featuring locally and sustainably sourced produce and meats, house-made pastas, and inspired desserts, Executive Chef Elizabeth Binder demonstrates a thorough knowledge of regional Italian cuisine while her understated touch brings a lightness and elegance to traditional recipes. Opened in April 2007, Bar Bambino has garnered local and national accolades, repeatedly named as a San Francisco Chronicle Top 100 restaurant and as one of Bon Appetit Magazine’s Top 10 Wine Bars in the nation. For more information and reservations please call Bar Bambino at 415/701 VINO (8466) or email info@barbambino.com ###

Livermore, CA, July 8th 2010 - Today the Wente Family received the California Exposition and State Fair's 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award for its contributions since its founding in 1883 to the advancement and improvement of the wine industry in California. 'We are very proud of receiving the Wine Lifetime Achievement Award and see it as a recognition of our family's contribution to the Californian wine business through five generations. This is as much a tribute to our founder Carl H. Wente who established Wente Vineyards 127 years ago, as it's a tribute to the fourth and fifth generations, who are now running the family businesses', says Carolyn Wente, Fourth Generation and CEO of Wente Family Estates. For the last 15 years, the California Exposition and State Fair has honored pioneering figures in the wine business with this prestigious award at a ceremony during the 'California's Grape & Gourmet', the California State Fair's premier wine competition, which took place today at the Sacramento Convention Center. Leading role in the Californian wine business Counted among the first commercial winemakers in California, the Wente family was particularly pioneering with its importation of Chardonnay clones from France and improved winemaking techniques during the late 19th century. Wente was the first winery to varietally label wines asChardonnay (1936) and Sauvignon Blanc (1933), and today Wente's Chardonnays are still counted as the winery's flagship wines. The family's impact on the Californian wine business is obvious even today, where the Wente Clone is the most widely planted Chardonnay clone in California, accounting for close to 80% of the plantings in the state.  In addition, the family plays a leading role in promoting the California wine business through actively serving as board members and officers with various wine and business associations, including the Wine Institute, where both Eric and Phil Wente have served as chairs, as well as the Livermore Chamber of Commerce and the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association. Dedicated to sustainability Throughout its history as a winemaking family, the Wente’s have been dedicated to sustainable farming and production methods beginning with sustainable practices employed in the late 1800’s by C.H. Wente. A century later, to honor the centennial the family created their 'Farming for the Future' Program, the purpose of which is to enhance the well-being of employees, the local community and the global environment. At Wente Vineyards, sustainable winegrowing integrates three main goals: environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity. 'In many ways this approach goes beyond that of organic farming by focusing on the long-term sustainability of the entire environment, watersheds, habitats and ecosystems within the entire operation', explains Karl Wente, Fifth Generation and Senior Vice-President of Winemaking and Viticulture. Wente Vineyards is also in the forefront of California wineries that are seeking a new statewide certification in Sustainable Winegrowing, and was part of a group of eighteen wineries that were pilot participants in the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing undertaking. In addition to sustainable winegrowing, the program also includes the family's lifestyle and hospitality operations. The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards uses locally sourced (within 100 miles as a rule of thumb) sustainably raised produce, fish, game and meat as well as ingredients from its own estate garden, overseen by a trained master gardener. The award-winning Greg Norman designed Course at Wente Vineyards has achieved the designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" for its strong commitment to protecting wildlife, reducing chemical use, and conserving water. And the family also has undertaken a major oak lands restoration, led by Chairman and Fourth Generation Winegrower Eric Wente, where native acorns are gathered on the estate, planted to grow seedlings and protected until the trees are fully established. Pioneers since 1883 The history of Wente Vineyards dates back to the early beginnings of Californian commercial winemaking. More than 125 years ago, Carl H. Wente established his own winery in Livermore Valley and since that time his descendants have developed and expanded the family business, making it the oldest continuously family owned and operated winery in California. Today, both the Fourth Generation of the Wente family, Eric, Philip, Carolyn, and the Fifth Generation, Christine and Karl, manage the family businesses including the wineries of Wente Vineyards, Murrieta’s Well and Tamás Estates, as well as The Course at Wente Vineyards, an 18-hole Greg Norman designed golf course, The Restaurant and the Concerts at Wente Vineyards. For more information, images, or interviews with the family members, please contact Kimberly Charles at Charles Communications Associates 415|701-9463 or kcharles@charlescomm.com. # # #

June 29, 2010 Mountain View, CA –As part of its ongoing support of music, Wente Vineyards will be a part of showcasing the world’s top female artists during the re-launch of Lilith Fair, whose tour returns after 10 years to the Bay Area.  The July 5th event marks the fifth independent music sponsored event in 2010 for Wente Vineyards.   Committed to supporting and promoting independent music, fifth-generation winemaker Karl Wente created an emerging-artist program, ‘Discover the Wine, Discover the Music’ (DWDM) four years ago whereby each harvest he showcases six new artists, each paired with one of his Estate grown wines.  This year’s programming includes a Day of Discovery on the Lawn at Wente Vineyards in addition to Wente Vineyards’ support of Noise Pop, SXSW, Big Noise in the Neighborhood, MUSEXPO and now the Lilith Fair further reinforcing its commitment to original music and the artists behind the music.   Lilith Fair is dedicated to a sustainable theme while on tour and to that end, Wente Vineyards is one of eight ultra-premium, sustainable wine producers that will host a VIP tasting with artists and music executives on July 5th during the San Francisco Bay Area stop. Wente Vineyards’ participation in the Lilith Fair relaunch is a great pairing not only on the music front, but also in a shared philosophy about sustainability in all facets of life. Most recently, The Restaurant and Catering at Wente Vineyards was recognized as a Bay Area Green Business http://www.greenbiz.ca.gov/, which is an award honoring businesses for going beyond minimal compliance to environmental regulations.  Wente Vineyards has been practicing sustainability since 1883 and now is seeking certification for sustainable winegrowing as one of the participants in the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing certification (CCSW). There are only 18 wineries in that group that were part of a pilot program, which is now rolling out around the state.   http://www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/swpcertification.php Lilith Fair is an international music festival dedicated to the top female artists throughout the world.  Founded by Grammy winner Sarah McLachlan, Lilith Fair was one of the highest grossing touring festivals in the world from 1997-99, entertaining over 1.5 million fans and raising over $10 million dollars in charities. After over ten years of absence, the tour kicks off on June 27th, 2010 in Calgary, Alberta and tickets are currently on sale. Top artists for this year’s festival include Kelly Clarkson, Carly Simon, Queen Latifah, Sugarland, Mary J. Blige, Martina McBride, Norah Jones and Miranda Lambert, and of course Sarah McLachlan, to name a few. 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.

Enjoy a Special South African menu prepared by Chef Lizzie Binder in honor of her heritage and the World Cup 2010 Proceeds to Benefit Soccer Without Borders San Francisco, CA – This coming Sunday, Bar Bambino Café & Wine Bar commemorates dads with a special 4-course dinner menu inspired by both the favorite national pastime of Italy in keeping with the restaurant’s focus, as well as the classic cuisine of Chef Lizzie Binder, whose native South Africa is the site of the World Cup this year, all to benefit Soccer Without Borders. Departing from the regional Italian menu for which Bar Bambino has become well-known and loved, Chef Binder stirs the childhood memory pot with a menu that accents the French, Dutch and Indian influences that came together to shape South African cuisine.   Dishes that demonstrate this influence will be on the menu such as Cape Malay curry, a house-made curry served with lamb or vegetables and sambals (sambals are the sweet, savory, and pickled accompaniments that are stirred into the curry to the eater’s taste) and saffron rice or, yogurt cucumber soup with a cilantro mint swirl, or warm apricot malva (similar to a bread pudding) with brandy caramel sauce. “My earliest memories are of my father butchering game in our kitchen. I was fascinated and hooked from day one.  From an early age I cooked side-by-side with my Mum and Dad; I have so many strong memories of delicious dinners around my family table.  It was difficult to cull a menu of only of few of those inspirations into a menu for this special dinner. I’m so excited to cook this food for the extended Bar Bambino family,” says Binder. Bar Bambino owner Christopher Losa has a soft spot in his heart for soccer, having grown up in Germany as a military brat.   For him, Germany was soccer and soccer was Germany and he closely identified with the sport while also sub-consciously assimilating the European sensibility for seasons, regionality of food, and the focus of European life around the table that became a reality when he opened Bar Bambino to great critical acclaim three years ago. Together with Chef Binder, Losa takes a studious, curious and deliberate approach to authentically representing Italian cuisine.  “While Europe holds a soft spot in my heart for its culture, gastronomy, and viniculture, I’m excited to use this opportunity to expose more people to South African cuisine. My experiences with the country and its cuisine are memorable for its fascinating assimilation of Eastern, Western, and distinctly African flavors. It is a true fusion cuisine dating back to the 1700‘s. To combine this with an opportunity to support Soccer Without Borders is a bonus.  As a young soccer player I learned discipline, focus, and the power of teamwork. I hope we can play a small role in advancing Soccer Without Borders‘ mission to bring these attributes to less advantaged children everywhere.” Sunday’s menu is served from 5-10 PM and offers a departure and a chance for Chef Binder to share a cuisine little known to most people.   It will be four courses (starter, salad, main and a dessert), which is $55 per person or an additional $35 with wine pairings selected by Losa.  The wine pairings will be international in scope to pay tribute to the diversity of the teams playing; they will include Slovenian and Austrian white wines and Italian, French and Spanish red wines. Founded in 2006, Soccer Without Borders is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco, California. Its mission is to use soccer as a vehicle for positive change in the lives of marginalized youth within the United States and throughout the world. We work closely with community-based organizations and community leaders to create sustainable soccer and life skills programs. These programs contribute to youth development by connecting young people with caring adults and supportive peers, and by providing youth with opportunities for positive engagement. We work specifically with refugee, immigrant and indigenous youth and girls. To date, Soccer Without Borders programs have helped over 1500 children in more than 7 countries including the USA, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, South Africa, Uganda and Zambia. For more information about Soccer Without Borders, please visit www.soccerwithoutborders.org

 With a new dessert menu created by sweet siren Elizabeth Falkner, Chef/Owner Citizen Cake June 2010, San Francisco, CA – As part of its dedication to a menu that delights, the acclaimed Bubble Lounge San Francisco, is pleased to be kicking off an enticing new dessert menu featuring recipes from the highly touted chef and owner of Citizen Cake and Orson Restaurant, Elizabeth Falkner.  In keeping with Falkner’s signature whimsy and elements of surprise, this menu involves exotic presentations and familiar as well as more esoteric ingredients to pair perfectly with the 300 choices of champagne at The Bubble Lounge. Her philosophy will be prevalent throughout, as these desserts serve to ‘satisfy every citizen.’ This dessert menu will be available beginning Tuesday, June 15th. Champagne and dessert are not widely thought of as suitable pairing selections, and the majority of wine drinkers usually look no further than strawberries as the sweet option for champagne.  When asked about her inspiration for her desserts, Falkner states, “I wanted to create desserts that weren’t just special occasion but that were great anytime.   I love the balance of acid, sweetness and richness these desserts offer and it makes pairing with champagne really fun.  I want to wake up the palate with refreshing flavors, no overkill anywhere.” As Falkner’s menu selections satisfy the sweet tooth, Chef Brain Konopka’s savory, light-fare menu will continue to please sophisticated diners and drinkers with his well-rounded range of dishes including the Sweet Garlic Stuffed Duck "Meatballs," Crispy Crab Cakes with Parsley and Chive Remoulade, Parmesan and Fontina "Cheese Puffs" with Rosemary and Sea Salt, and the Mini Ahi Tuna Burger with Wasabi Mayo, Avocado on a toasted bun. . Elizabeth Falkner has quickly become one of the Bay Area’s most recognizable people in the culinary world.  She started the retail bakery, Citizen Cake, in 1997 as an outlet for birthday cakes, cupcakes, and dramatic evening & wedding cakes to suit all palates.  Falkner has been a frequent contestant and judge on Top Chef Masters, Top Chef, Iron Chef America, Martha Stewart Living, and more.  Her famous ‘cakeskapes’ and other crafty desserts have been featured in Food and Wine, Travel & Leisure, Condè Nast Traveler and Gourmet, to name a few. She is also owner of SOMA based restaurant, Orson, which is Michelin recommended and most recently was chosen in the SFGate’s 2010 Best of the Bay list. Spring 2010 Bubble Lounge Dessert Menu Lemon Drop Lemon Curd, yogurt, blueberry sauce, maple crunch, champagne granita Upside Down Cheesecake: A little sweet in the big city Fluffy cheesecake topped with buttery graham crust and amarena cherries Olive Oil Madeleines Olive Oil ice cream, strawberry and fennel salad with rose vinaigrette Ice Cream Sandwich Pizzelle wave cookies, chocolate sorbet, passion fruit sorbet, pistachio ice cream Dark Chocolate Pain Perdu Orange-caramel sauce and vanilla pepper chantilly About The Bubble Lounge The Bubble Lounge was established in New York City in 1996, and in San Francisco in 1998. The Bubble Lounges feature over 300 different kinds of champagnes and sparkling wines, and have become the go to glamour spot for champagne lovers.  They feature small plates of French and California cuisine, as well as this newly introduced dessert menu by star Chef Elizabeth Falkner in San Francisco and Pichet Ong in New York City. Contact: Abigail Gierke Charles Communications Associates 415.701.9463 or press@charlescomm.com

Carolyn Wente Appointed CEO and Internal Promotions Announced – Securing Strategic Vision Livermore Valley, CA – Wente Family Estates recently announced an organizational update at the 127 year-old family owned and operated company.  With a new Chief Executive Officer and company structure in place, the Wente Family Estates management team has assumed new responsibilities and titles, securing the future of the company now in its 5th generation of business.   The Board of Directors continues with the anchors of Eric, Philip and Carolyn Wente, all 4th generation family members, as well as the 5th generation of Karl and Christine Wente. Carolyn Wente, 4th generation winegrower and Vice Chair, assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer for the family business, ensuring that the internal leadership structure is firmly rooted by the voice and experience of the Wente family. With the new structure, all divisions of the mulitifaceted family company will roll up to three newly promoted Executive Vice Presidents: Arthur Jeanett, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer will oversee Finance, IT and Human Resource functions; Kevin Zollinger, Executive Vice President of Winegrowing Operations will continue his successful leadership of the winegrowing and operations teams; and Amy Hoopes, Executive Vice President of Global Sales & Chief Marketing Officer will oversee the global sales teams, retail sales and hospitality businesses.  All three Executive Vice Presidents will report directly to Carolyn Wente. Additional Changes in the Sales Organization David Kelly, formerly Vice President of Retail National Accounts, has been promoted to Senior Vice President of National Sales and will report to Hoopes.  This is a new role within the Wente Family Estates structure, which will further the growth of the company by bringing even more focused attention to key markets.  Doug Johnson joins him as Vice President of On-Premise National Accounts and Michael Parr has been appointed Vice President of International Sales as part of Hoopes’ overarching experienced sales team. With the new leadership, several additional reporting structures and management shifts have occurred, including Karl D. Wente’s promotion to Senior Vice President and the promotion of Lisa Bates to Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Maintaining her position as Senior Vice President of Hospitality, Christine Wente will have the added responsibility of direct management of the four Livermore Valley tasting rooms. 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 viticultural practices designed to produce the best quality wines with the least environmental impact.  The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards features Californian wine country fare, with a menu that celebrates seasonal and local ingredients, including produce sourced from Wente Vineyards’ magnificent herb and vegetable garden.  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 further information, head shots, biographies and interviews, please contact Kimberly Charles of Charles Communications Associates kcharles@charlescomm.com 415|701-9463 or Marla McLaughlin of Andrew Freeman & Company marla@afandco.com 415|781-7766.

SAN FRANCISCO – Nine California wineries, recently certified by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA), will support efforts to end childhood hunger at Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation event in San Francisco at AT&T Park on Thursday April 29.  Top restaurant chefs will join the participating wineries and mixologists to showcase the Bay Area’s outstanding wine and food.  Event and ticket information is at http://strength.org/sanfrancisco. Certified wineries participating in this year’s Taste of the Nation San Francisco event include: Clos LaChance Wines, Concannon Vineyard, Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards, Frei Brothers Winery, Goldeneye Winery, The Hess Collection, Honig Vineyard & Winery, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, and Rodney Strong Wine Estates.  The wineries will be represented together at the tasting to share information about certified sustainable winegrowing with the consumers, chefs, sommeliers and beverage directors in attendance. Charitable contributions are part of the wine industry’s commitment to social responsibility as well as environmental stewardship.  These certified wineries are reflective of the multitude of California wineries that collectively make an estimated $102 million in charitable contributions each year. CSWA, established by Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers in 2002 to promote sustainable winegrowing statewide, added its new certification to the program in January of 2010.  Open to all California wineries and vineyards as a voluntary option, Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing requires applicants to undergo a third-party audit to verify their “process of continuous improvement” in increasingly adopting sustainable winegrowing practices.  They must meet 58 prerequisite criteria to be eligible for the program, assess winery and/or vineyard operations, create and implement an annual action plan and show improvement over time.  To date, 17 companies have received the new certification for some or all of their vineyards and winery operations, and now many more wineries and vineyards are in the process of seeking certification. To date, 1,566 vineyard and winery organizations representing 68.1 percent of California’s 526,000 wine acres and 62.5 percent of the state’s 240 million case shipments have evaluated their vineyards and wineries with CSWA’s Code of Sustainable Winegrowing Practices Self-Assessment Workbook.  The Code serves as the basis for the new voluntary certification component of the program, and continues to serve as an educational tool for wineries and vineyards throughout the state who do not wish to pursue certification. CSWA represents the only industry worldwide to measure and publicly report on the adoption of sustainable practices.  To view its 2009 report, see: www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/sustainabilityreports.php.  To view press clips about the introduction of Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing, see:  http://www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/cswa_compilation.php. # # #