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Enjoy an insider’s tour of the local Napa experience. These up and coming wineries have been described as the next Harlan, Screaming Eagle, and Spottswoode of Napa Valley.  Valid one year from date of purchase, subject to availability.

Caldwell Vineyard (Napa) – Enjoy an insider’s tour and tasting for (4) and a three-night stay in the Caldwell Vineyard two-bedroom (2 queen beds) Guest House. Your tasting will be with founder John Caldwell or his winemaker, Marbue Marke, in their 20,000 square foot cave where you will be immersed in his informative, intriguing stories.  Hollywood has already taken note of John Caldwell’s story; how he single-handedly became the first Californian to discover and import rootstocks and grapevine clones from France.  They are now referred to as the “Caldwell Clones” and today, in a Bordeaux-style vineyard, clones are industry standard.  Caldwell produces estate-grown hillside fruit for its signature wines, “Gold”, “Silver” and “Rocket Science”.  The new varietals collection culminates Caldwell’s work over the last twenty-five years.   

g Wine Cellars (East Napa Valley) - Enjoy a private tasting and dinner for (4) created by chef, Gary Penir. ‘g’ Wine Cellars is a culmination of friendship, talents, and passion for their grass roots here in the Napa Valley.  It is only fitting that their company be titled “A Ground Floor Production”. The winemaker for ‘g’, Grant Long, is a second generation winemaker and third generation to Napa Valley. His partner Garrett Ahnfeldt owns a vineyard management company and also comes from a wine family of several generations. Their focus is producing small lots of premium wine from different growing regions of the Napa Valley. The combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot found in this area, created a wonderful wine that they are releasing under the name "gi amo". This play on the Italian word "ti amo", meaning "I love", is a tribute to the time and passion they put into every bottle they make.

Whetstone Wine Cellars (Napa) – Enjoy a tour, tasting and lunch for (4) with owner Jamey Whetstone, hosted at Laird Family Estates located in the beautiful Oak Knoll Wine region of Napa Valley. Enjoy a barrel tasting, a finished wine tasting of current releases, and lunch provided by Michael Chiarello’s NapaStyle Café. Whetstone is a small boutique producer of vineyard driven wines. Jamey got his start in wine making at Turley Wine Cellars in the summer of 1998 and worked in Burgundy for Domaine Dujac the summer of 2001.   

Private Guided Napa Tour & Transportation with Paul Diaz, Wine Educator - Paul has long standing relationships with the three wineries involved in this package and will guide you with grace and compassion. Paul is a 4th generation “Sonoman” who has taken a unique approach to guiding guest's through the valley, immersing clientele into the people of the valley that have a passion that goes beyond what is in the bottle. A winemaker and a grape grower as well, Paul will educate in all phases of the wine business as few other guides in the valley can. Transportation will be personalized upon contact in a luxury vehicle.

American Airlines

This package includes round-trip coach class service for (4) from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada to anywhere American Airlines flies in the 48 contiguous United States or Canada subject to availability. Upgrade pricing is available. Coach class airfare can be upgraded to first class airfare by calling 877-544-8555. A minimum of 21 days advance booking is required as is a Saturday night stay. AAdvantage miles may be earned in accordance with the terms and conditions of the AAdvantage frequent flyer program. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. The certificates will have a one-year expiration date from the date issued and all reservations are subject to availability. The following blackout dates apply:

2009:  Nov 20-25, Nov 28-30, Dec 19-23, Dec 26-30.

2010:  Jan 1-4, Mar 12-14, Mar 20-22, Mar 26-28, Apr 2-5, Jul 2-5, Nov 19-24, Nov 27-29, Dec 18-23, Dec 26-31.

Item Special Note

Any airport departure taxes, fees or fuel surcharges (if charged) are the responsibility of the purchaser. Ground transportation is not included in this package.

Travel is valid 12 months from date of purchase.  Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed.  All packages have a no refund policy. 

This item is for preview only.  Bidding for this item will take place at the Pink! gala on January 30, 2010.