Sonoma Valley Merlot ~ Sonoma Valley Red Wines ~ Sonoma Valley Cabernet ~ Sonoma Valley Syrah • Ty Caton Vineyards






						Sunday, March 14, 2010 • 1-3 pm Trade only, 3-6 pm open to the public 2nd Annual Trade & Consumer Tasting in San Diego Family Winemakers of California Del Mar Fairgrounds Open to the public and the trade. Tickets are $45 in advance, $55 at the door. Click here for information about this tasting. Order Tickets: click here for your print-at-home tickets or call 866-465-3995. Tuesday, March 16, 2010 • 2-6 pm, Trade only 11th Annual Southern California Trade Tasting Family Winemakers of California Pasadena Convention Center Open to the trade only. Click here for information about this tasting and access to the trade registration form, list of participating wineries, Varietal Map, and volunteer form. Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21, 2010 • 11-4 pm Savor Sonoma Valley Join 22 Wineries throughout Sonoma Valley this March for a Barrel Tasting & Culinary Experience! Wineries will be showcasing 2009 vintage wines straight from the barrels, sampling new releases, and offering award-winning wines paired perfectly with culinary creations prepared by local chefs and restaurants. $55/person. For more information, visit HeartOfSonomaValley.com. Saturday and Sunday, April 17 and 18, 2010 • 10-4 pm April in Carneros More than 20 wineries will open their doors and invite visitors to join in on food and wine pairings, live music, art or craft shows, special tastings (barrel, reserve, library, new release), discounts or special pricing, children’s activities and more. Admission is $40.00 per person for both days. Simply pay your “admission” at any participating winery on either day of the event. You’ll receive an April in Carneros logo glass and access to all the fun! (Some activities at some wineries may have additional fees, but all participating wineries have generous offerings for April in Carneros participants at no cost above the price of admission.) For more information, visit Hospitality de Los Carneros. Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 Press & Trade Tasting 1:00 – 5:00pm Consumer Tasting 7:00 – 10:00pm (trade after party til midnight) Revenge of the Merlot Takami/Elevate Lounge 811 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 2100 Los Angeles, CA Merlot, it’s back… it’s better, it’s darker, it’s stronger… and ready for REVENGE!!!! In 2005, the Movie Sideways bashed Merlot back into the barrel, where it sat for an extended period of time… working out, adding weight, complexity and now it’s back, and better than ever. Come experience this amazing gathering of approximately 40-50 great Merlot Producers, including Ty Caton Vineyards, as we celebrate a night of great wine and liquid entertainment! Legendary DJ Richard Blade of KROQ will be spinning a collection of great tunes to inspire and excite a night of sweet revenge! $60 per person – for more information, visit LearnAboutWine.com. Tuesday, May, 11th 2010 Media & Trade Tasting 3:30 – 6:00pm Consumer Tasting 6:30 – 8:30pm Pink Out! SF 2010 Butterfly Restaurant Pier 33 @ Bay Street The Embarcadero San Francisco, CA Rosé Avengers & Producers and Butterfly restaurant host the 6th Annual PINK OUT! The SF Rosé celebration features an extensive walk-around tasting of 40 plus classic still and sparkling rosés from throughout the world with many of the winemakers in attendance. Chef Robert Lam's rosé-inspired Pan-Asian appetizers created from sustainably and organically sourced ingredients, chill DJ grooves, and Butterfly's contemporary décor and fabulous views of SF Bay will make for yet another unforgettable tasting! Guests are encouraged to wear their most fun and entertaining pink attire. Online tickets for this perennial sell-out event are available now.