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Summer Movie Series Benefits Napa Valley Family Centers
Sterling Vineyards, the landmark Calistoga winery, announces the
ninth annual Sterling Silver Screen Series ® . Once again, through the
generosity of NBC Universal ® , the 2011 summer season of movies in
the vineyards will feature classic and “neo-classic” films in a range of
genres from the Universal archives. All proceeds from the summer
screenings will benefit two local non profits; the Calistoga Family
Center and the St. Helena Family Centers. To date, the Sterling Silver
Screen program has raised more than $120,000 for local charities.
The next Sterling Silver Screening features Seabiscuit, on Saturday,
September 10. This is the true story of the Depression-era racehorse
that, despite his small stature and a slight limp, became an unlikely
track champion and symbol of hope for a generation of Americans.
Seabiscuit united his owner, trainer, jockey and an entire nation and
proved that heart and tenacity can triumph against all odds.
The season concludes on Saturday, October 1 with Saboteur, a
1942 Hitchcock thriller. When sabotage destroys part of an aircraft
factory, plant worker Barry Kane is accused of the crime. In an
attempt to clear his name, he sets out to track down the man he
believes to be the actual saboteur. The two men confront each other in
a memorable showdown atop the Statue of Liberty. A precursor to
North by Northwest and The Fugitive, the Saboteur screenplay was
written by the legendary Dorothy Parker.
“The Sterling Silver Screen Series is very popular with Valley residents”
said Mark Mathewson, Sterling Vineyards Visitors Center
Manager. “Remarkably, we have fans that plan their summer getaways
around our screening schedule. Bring your friends and family to Sterling,
watch a great movie over a glass of wine and benefit two local
causes.”
Each screening offers wine tasting and festival seating on the Sterling
Vineyard Meadow at Sterling Vineyards, 1111 Dunaweal Lane in
Calistoga. All Sterling Silver Screen films are suitable for informed
family viewing; however, parents are suggested to review MPAA advisories
online in advance of attendance - and note that some films are
not rated.
The grounds open at 7 p.m. and guests are encouraged to arrive
early, dress in layers and bring a blanket or low backed beach chairs
to sit on. A pre-show of classic cartoons, followed by the feature
presentation, begins at dusk. Admission tickets are $10 for adults and
$5 for children (under 16). All proceeds from tickets sales and a
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Sterling Vineyards Presents Sterling Silver Screen Series
percentage of wine sales benefit the non-profit Stars & Vines Fund.
More information is available online at www.sterlingvineyards.com, or
by calling (707) 942-3322.
About Sterling Vineyards
Sterling Vineyards is produced by Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines
(DC&E), which is part of Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O); the world’s leading
premium drinks business. DC&E produces and markets premium
wines from around the globe including Napa Valley, Sonoma, the California
Central Coast, France, Italy, New Zealand and Australia. Brands
include: Beaulieu Vineyard, Sterling Vintner’s Collection, Chalone
Vineyard, Acacia Vineyard and Rosenblum Cellars. DC&E is also a
leading importer of estate-bottled wines from Burgundy. For more
information about Diageo, its people, brands and performance, visit
us at www.diageo.com.
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