Rutherford, CA – Visitors planning a trip to Napa Valley in May should have their passports in hand, because the Rutherford Appellation Wineries will be holding their Spring Passport Weekend on Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Experience the wineries of the Rutherford Appellation as never before, with special wine tastings, food pairings and entertainment, all for a two-day price of $50 per person. A SUNDAY ONLY pass will be available for $40 per person.
The event highlights and celebrates the wineries of Rutherford, the historic heart of Napa Valley. Each winery will feature its own unique wine tasting experience, including barrel samples, special library wine offerings, wine and food pairings, winemaker and winery owner presence and special Passport Weekend discounts. Wineries slated to open their doors for the special event are Alpha Omega Winery, Conn Creek Winery, Elizabeth Spencer Winery, Fleury Estate Winery, Honig Vineyard and Winery, Martin Estate Winery, Peju Province Winery, Pina Napa Valley, Raymond Vineyard and Cellar, Rubicon Estate, Rutherford Grove Winery, Rutherford Hill Winery, Sawyer Cellars, Slaughterhouse Cellars, St. Supery Vineyards and Winery and Sullivan Vineyards.
Profits from the event will be donated to a Rutherford community charity.
Passports may be purchased online and will be available for pick-up May 17 and May 18 at a pre-selected winery. To purchase a passport and learn more about the Rutherford Appellation Wineries please visit www.rutherford-
About Rutherford Appellation Wineries
Rutherford Appellation Wineries was established to educate consumers on the significance of the Rutherford appellation as Napa Valley's preeminent grape-growing area. This consumer-focused organization was created to promote the uniqueness of the area and encourage visitors to experience personally the quality of the wines produced in this special place.
MEDIA NOTE: For more information or to attend the event, contact Katie Lewis at (707) 302-1162.
