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July, 2009
What the Heck Do Footie Pajamas Have to Do with Pinot Noir?
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When do you wear footie pajamas?
When it’s cold.
When do you wear footie pajamas in July?
When you live on the Extreme Sonoma Coast where some of the best Pinot Noir in California (and perhaps the world) are grown.
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Napa Valley Wine Boot Camp, August 15th
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Vineyard mission is at Peterson Winery
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SAVE THE DATE
Passion For Pinot Noir Summit
February 27, 2010
The 8th Annual Passion for Pinot Noir Summit invites you to experience supple, sexy, velvety, and unforgettable wines.
Pit your palate against the expert panel. Each guest will taste the wines and cast their votes. Scores will be tallied and compared with the findings of our tasting panel. Female and male votes will be recorded separately, gender preferences count.
For the first time ever, we will have entertainment following the awards presentation.
Complete details in August
Cabernet Shootout
Our illustrious panel tasted over 200 "out of this world" Cabernets: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Blends. The results of the Cabernet Shootout with commentary from the male and female panelists will be posted on the Affairs of the Vine website no later than September 1st.
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