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WinE CountRy nEWs | WinE CountRy this WEEKtour the hidden Gems of sonoma Valley atthe second Annual ‘sonoma Valley Reserve’An Exclusive Wine Event set for May 2012Sonoma Valley Reserve, a wine event thatoffers participants the exclusive opportunityto see Sonoma Valley’s classic wineries in acompletely different light, has been set forSaturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20. Thissemiannual event, a series of themed daytripsaround the region, will showcase rare offerings and hidden gems ofSonoma Valley wine destinations, many of which are seldom open tothe public.“Sonoma Valley, the birthplace of California wine, has so manyhidden gems and world class wines to discover and taste all right herein our valley,” said Maureen Cottingham, Sonoma Valley Vintners &Growers Alliance Executive Director, “We are very excited to onceagain, showcase some of the people, places and wines that otherwisewould be impossible to experience.”Produced by the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance, thesemiannual Sonoma Valley Reserve will feature a schedule of themedtours that take guests on a treasure hunt throughout the appellation.Each tour includes four winery visits, comfortable transportation byCalifornia Wine Tours and wine countrypicnic lunch.Tickets for Sonoma Valley Reserve areextremely limited and on sale now at $95 forone day or $150 for two days. Sonoma ValleyReserve ticketholders will depart fromSonoma. For an additional nominal fee ($30per person), round-trip motor coach transportation to Sonoma isavailable from San Francisco and Mill Valley. For tickets visitwww.ReserveSonomaValley.com or call (707) 935-0803.About Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance and FoundationThe Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance (SVVGA) is anon-profit trade organization serving over 500 members who sharea mission to promote the awareness of Sonoma Valley’s grapes,wine and history as the birthplace of the California wine industry.The Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Foundation (SVVGF) isa non-profit 501c.3 organization that has raised over $8,000,000 forlocal Sonoma Valley charities. For more information on the SVVGAand SVVGF, visit www.SonomaValleyWine.com.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.com30nAPA 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.comlook for us on Facebook and become a Fan!