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YOSEMITE VINTNERS’ HOLIDAYS 2008 LINEUP OF WINEMAKERS ANNOUNCED
Yosemite News Release
13 May 2008
The celebrated wine tasting tradition of The Ahwahnee continues during the 27th annual Vintners’ Holidays series from Nov. 2 through Dec. 4. Robert Mondavi, Silver Oak, Mumm and Grgich Hills Cellar are a few of the prominent names featured from the 33 participating California wineries.

Each Vintners’ Holidays session includes four informative panel discussions and wine tastings presented by prominent vintners. At the conclusion of the session, participants enjoy an impressive dinner in the elegant Ahwahnee Dining Room. Executive chef Percy Whatley and his Ahwahnee culinary team create gourmet menus comprised of unique entrées, salads and desserts which are designed to compliment the selected vintners’ wines over five courses.

“We’re bringing in a truly stellar lineup of winemakers this year,” said Ahwahnee beverage manager Stew Good. “Guests attending each of the eight sessions this November are in for a treat ~ waiting another six months will be difficult, even for me.”

All wine seminars and panel discussions are open to park visitors free of charge. Special packages at The Ahwahnee and Yosemite Lodge at the Falls include lodging, two tickets to the Gala Vintners’ Dinner and admission to the “Meet the Winemakers” reception. The following rates are based on double occupancy, subject to change, and do not include room taxes. Individual tickets for the Gala Dinner may be purchased for $149 per person, inclusive of wine and tax (gratuity extra).

Two-night package
Three-night package
The Ahwahnee
$948
$1255
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls
$574
$695

Internationally recognized, The Ahwahnee is a full-service, AAA Four-Diamond hotel located in scenic Yosemite Valley. Long considered the jewel of the national park system, The Ahwahnee is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and has been accepted as a member of Historic Hotels of America, a program that recognizes hotel properties for preserving and maintaining their historic integrity, architecture and ambiance.

The Ahwahnee Dining Room is renowned for its elegant candlelit evening ambiance, innovative cuisine, scenic forest views through 24-foot-high windows and an award-winning wine list of more than 150 wines. In addition to the Vintners’ Holidays series, the hotel is also known for its magnificent Bracebridge Dinner, an 18th century-themed Christmas dinner and pageant, and the Chefs’ Holidays series (January and February) which highlights prominent guest chefs and culinary demonstrators in a format similar to Vintners’ Holidays.

For more information on Yosemite Vintners’ Holidays at The Ahwahnee or to make reservations, call 801-559-4949 or visit online at www.YosemitePark.com/Vintners.

The Ahwahnee and Yosemite Lodge at the Falls are operated by DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite (DNC), an affiliate of Delaware North Companies and the authorized National Park Service concessioner overseeing lodging, dining, guest recreation activities and transportation services in Yosemite.

DNC at Yosemite is an ISO 14001 certified company, recognized throughout the hospitality industry as a leader in environmental stewardship. Its “GreenPath” program has received several government and independent agency awards – including the California Governor’s Award for Sustainable Practices, the Travel Industry Association of America Odyssey Award and the National Park Service Environmental Achievement Award – which acknowledge the company’s exceptional achievements in a broad range of environmental and conservation areas.

VINTNERS’ HOLIDAYS 2008 LINEUP

Session I: Sun.-Tues., Nov. 2- 4
Robert Talbott, Talbott Vineyards & Winery
Genevieve Janssens, Robert Mondavi Winery
Larry Brooks, Tolosa Winery
Cathy Corison, Corison Winery

Session II: Wed.-Thurs., Nov. 5-6
Susie Selby, Selby Winery
Chris Howell, Cain Vineyard & Winery
Lawrence“Buck” Cobb, Karly Winery
Chris Benziger, Benziger Family Winery

Session III: Sun.-Tues., Nov. 9-11
Rob McNeill, Mumm Napa
Ed Sbragia, Sbragia Family Vineyards
George Bursick, J Vineyards & Winery
Tom Rinaldi, Provenance Vineyards

Session IV: Wed.-Thurs., Nov. 12-13
Peter McCrea, Stony Hill Vineyard
Milla Handley, Handley Cellars
Michael Crumly, Gloria Ferrer Vineyards
James Fetzer, Ceàgo Vinegarden
Session V: Sun.-Tues., Nov, 16-18
April Gargiulo, Gargiulo Vineyards
David Duncan, Silver Oak Cellars
Daniel Baron, Twomey Cellars
Joel Peterson, Ravenswood Winery

Session VI: Wed.-Thurs., Nov. 19-20
Hugh Davies, Schramsberg Vineyards
Julie Johnson, Tres Sabores
John Conover, Plumpjack Winery
Robert Foley, Robert Foley Vineyards

Session VII: Sun.-Tues., Nov. 30- Dec. 2
Dan Goldfield, Dutton-Goldfield Winery
Fred Schrader, Schrader Cellars
Andy Beckstoffer, Beckstoffer Vineyard
Violet Grgich, Grgich Hills Cellar
Kent Rosenblum, Rosenblum Cellars

Session VIII: Wed.-Thurs., Dec. 3-4
Jason Haas, Tablas Creek Vineyard
Randall Grahm, Bonny Doon Vineyard
K.R. Rombauer III, Rombauer Vineyards
Merry Edwards, Merry Edwards, Wines