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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEKTrinchero Adds Tres Agaves To Its PortfolioFamily-owned Napa valley wine & spirits company will import,sell and market award-winning Tres Agaves Tequilas and mixesTrinchero Family Estates (TFE) has announced the addition ofTres Agaves Tequilas and cocktail mixes to its portfolio. TresAgaves is dedicated to offering world-class Tequilas and mixesincluding blanco, reposado and añejo tequilas; the originalcocktail-ready agave nectar; the only USDA certified organicmargarita mix; and the first bloody maria mix, created specificallyfor tequila.Tres Agaves was founded in 2005 when restaurateurs EricRubin and Barry Augus created Tres Agaves Mexican Kitchen &Tequila Lounge and grew it into the #1 seller of premium tequilain the U.S. by perfecting its Uno-Dos-TRES Margarita recipe,consisting of agave nectar, fresh lime juice and 100% agavetequila. In 2008, Rubin and Augus transitioned out of therestaurant business to introduce Tres Agaves’ own line of tequilasand mixers.“Tres Agaves is a natural fit for Trinchero Family Estates as wecontinue to expand our wine and spirits portfolio. One of thereasons our industry continues to grow is the diversity of productswe offer to consumers. This will provide a one-stop solution forAmerica’s best selling cocktail – the margarita,” commented BobTorkelson, President and COO of TFE.Tres Agaves Tequila has a unique lowlands taste profile ofJalisco, Mexico, made from 100% Blue Weber agaves matured anaverage of nine years. It is produced and estate-bottled by one ofMexico’s most respected tequila families at their boutiquedistillery, El Llano, which began production in 1900 and still usesvolcanic spring-water from the nearby Tequila Volcano. TheMaster Distiller is the town’s former mayor and a fifth-generationartisan who specializes in small-batch, handcrafted tequila.Tres Agaves co-founder Barry Augus noted, “Tres Agavespartnered with one of the last independent, family-owneddistilleries in Jalisco, Mexico, in order to produce one of theworld’s finest tequilas. We are very excited to now become part ofTrinchero Family Estates – also a family-owned and operatedcompany. With their extensive resources and distribution, we areconfident that Trinchero Family Estates will allow Tres Agaves todeliver the absolute best margarita in the world to even moreconsumers.”L O D G I N GLook for more lodging options onwww.WineCountryThisWeek.comNAPA VALLEYCANDLELIGHT INNPrivate baths; TV/phone and AC; two-personmarble jacuzzis and fireplaces; balconies ordecks; three-course gourmet breakfast, horsd’oeuvres, wine and sherry in the evening; luxurious30'x60'; swimming pool1045 Easum drive, Napa1-800-624-0395 candlelightinn.comNAPA VALLEYPINK MANSIONThe perfect Napa wine tasting experience. Valley or forest views from each room,lavish breakfast and afternoon wine tasting, large indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi,in-room massage and facials available. 1-800-238-74651415 Foothill Blvd, Calistoga www.pinkmansion.comBRANNAN COTTAGE INNSix spacious, comfortable rooms with garden views, private entrances, private baths,queen-size beds and a refrigerator. Two mini-suites have sitting rooms with televisionsas well. Air conditioning and ceiling fans ensure comfort during summertimevisits. Down comforters and fireplaces for cozy and romantic evenings.109 Wapoo St, Calistoga brannancottageinn@sbcglobal.netwww.brannancottageinn.com (707) 942-4200SONOMA COUNTY– SOUTHERNLEDSON HOTELSLuxury hotel situated on historic Sonoma Plaza. Six individually decorated roomswith king-size bed, whirlpool baths, fireplace and balconies.Appointed with antique grandeur paired with modern amenities. (707) 996-9779480 First Street East, Sonoma www.ledsonhotel.comSONOMA COUNTY– COASTINN AT THE TIDESBay views, walking distance to shopping, restaurants; swimming pool, hot tub,fitness center, sauna; rooms with views and fireplaces; massage available;continental breakfast 1-800-541-7788800 Highway One, Bodega Bay www.InnattheTides.comSONOMA COUNTY– NORTHERNVINTNERS INNForty-four spacious rooms and suites with balconies or patios;surrounded by vineyards. 1-800-421-25844350 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa www.vintnersinn.comCALDERWOOD INNAn historic Victorian Inn in the heart of Healdsburg25 W. Grant Street, Healdsburg 1-800-600-5444innkeeper@calderwoodinn.com 707-431-1110FAIRFIELD/SUISUN VALLEYHILTON GARDEN INN2200 Gateway Court, (707) 426-6900Fairfieldwww.hiltongardeninn.comHOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES316 Pittman Road (707) 864-3797Fairfieldwww.hiexpress.comMONTEREY BAY/CENTRAL COASTLONE OAK LODGEWithin minutes to aquarium, wineries, Monterey Harbor, shopping, taverns, restaurants, etc.1-800-283-5663 www.loneoaklodge.com30 www.WineCountryThisWeek.com