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Wine CoUntrY neWs | Wine CoUntrY tHis WeeKTempranillo TAPAS Grand Wine Tasting, June 23For the sixth year, the Tempranillo Advocates, Producers andAmigos Society is hosting the most extensive annual tasting ofdomestically-produced Tempranillos, Albariños, Garnachas,Verdelhos and many more, from the wine regions of the westernUnited States.Grapes native to the Iberian Peninsula produce some of thehottest-selling wines on the market right now, but not manypeople know that there are excellent and unique domesticversions being grown, too. Trade and consumers will have theunique opportunity to taste wines produced by TAPAS membersin a casual walk-around setting where they can chat with thegrowers and producers. Many TAPAS members are limitedproduction,family-owned wineries and will be pouring small lotwines that are not widely available. Wine will be available for saleat this event.This year the event will be held at the Golden Gate Club at thePresidio in San Francisco on Sunday, June 23.Two special Kickoff Seminars will take place prior to the event:“¿Arizona? Growing Spanish Varieties in the American Southwest”with panelists including Maynard James Keenan of CaduceusCellars, Tim White of Arizona Stronghold, Todd Bostock of DosCabezas WineWorks and Kent Callaghan of Callaghan Vineyardsand “Defining American Tempranillo.” Kickoff Seminar attendeesreceive early admission (1 p.m.) to the Grand Wine Tasting.Tickets for the Kickoff Seminars and Consumer Tasting areavailable at tapas13.eventbrite.com. Advance ticket prices are $60for the Consumer Tasting only, or $95 for the Kickoff Seminarswith early admission to the Consumer Tasting. Tickets for theConsumer Tasting only will be available at the door for $65.The event will include a silent auction featuring special winesand other great items.For directions to the Golden Gate Club, visitwww.presidio.gov/visit/transportation.Tempranillo Advocates, Producers and Amigos Society (TAPAS)is a trade association comprised of over one hundred members,whose mission is: “To promote Tempranillo and other varietalwine grapes native to the Iberian Peninsula and wines producedfrom them in North America.” See www.tapasociety.org.LODGINGNAPA VALLEYCANDLELIGHT INNPrivate baths; TV/phone and AC;two-person marble jacuzzisand fireplaces; balconies or decks;three-course gourmet breakfast,hors d’oeuvres, wine and sherryin the evening;luxurious 30'x60'; swimming pool1045 easum drive, napa1-800-624-0395candlelightinn.comPINK MANSIONThe perfect Napa wine tasting experience. Valley or forest views from each room, lavish breakfast and afternoonwine tasting, large indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi, in-room massage and facials available.1415 Foothill Blvd, Calistoga 1-800-238-7465www.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 televisions as well. Air conditioning and ceiling fans ensure comfortduring summertime visits. 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.com36SONOMA COUNTY– COASTLook for more lodging options onwww.WineCountryThisWeek.comINN AT THE TIDESBay views, walking distance to shopping, restaurants; swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, sauna; roomswith 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.comwww.WineCountrythisWeek.com