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There are well over 30 Jewish vintners and winemakers in Napa Valley, and June 23-25, 2006 marks the presentation of "L'Chaim, To Life: A Weekend Celebrating Our Roots," with over 30 Jewish vintners and winemakers of Napa Valley. For the first time, these Napa Valley vintners are collaborating on a benefit weekend to celebrate the ancient roots and rich traditions of Judaism and wine. The event aims to illustrate the agricultural heritage of the Jews and reinforce the cultural and spiritual link between the Jewish people and the land, and the special role in Judaism played by the "fruit of the vine." Since Biblical times, the use of wine to celebrate life has been an important part of Jewish tradition: L'Chaim, to life.

The group estimates that around 8 percent of vintners, winemakers and growers in Napa Valley are Jewish. The list of participants includes such names as Diamond Creek, Silver Oak, Rudd, Clos Pegase, Honig, Hagafen and St. Supéry, as well as boutiques and/or newer wines on the scene, such as Amuse Bouche, Bighorn, Frank Family, Covenant, Judd's Hill, Matthiasson and Solorosa. Domaine du Castel of Israel will be represented as well.

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Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 23, 24 and 25TH, 2006

SPONSORED BY :Napa Valley Center for Jewish Culture www.napavalleycjc.org

BENEFFITING:
Congregation Beth Sholom – religious school, adult education, music
And The Table- Community based Program Feeding Those in Need
Jewish Historical Society of Napa – chronicles the Jewish history in the Napa
Jewish Community of Napa Valley funding Napa non sectarian agencies in need
Napa Valley Center for Jewish Culture, dedicated to promoting Jewish culture,
Education, Art and Celebration

FRIDAY JUNE 23
A WINE RECEPTION AT A PRIVATE ST. HELENA RESIDENCE

SATURDAY JUNE 24
PICNIC LUNCH AT DIAMOND CREEK WINERY

THE GRAND TASTING
AT RUDD VINEYARDS AND WINERY

Guests will have an opportunity to taste some of the most renowned wines
In the world and visit with vintners who have returned to their roots
By farming the land and producing wines. Napa Valley restaurants each having a distinct Jewish identity or ownership will pass
hor d’oeuvres featuring the best of: ABC Bakery, Angele’s Brannans, Dean and Deluca, Depot, Gordon’s, Pacific Blues and Press

GALA DINNER AN AUCTION AT SILVER OAK CELLARS
Candlelight Havdalah service prior to dinnerVintners/ Winemakers hosting each tableVintner’s wines will be paired with courses from
Renown Chef Adrian Hoffman Auction including a lot of large format bottles
One from each of the participating Napa Jewish Vintners.

SUNDAY JUNE 25
A FAREWELL BRUNCH AT HAGAFEN CELLARS
AND WINERY OPEN HOUSES

RESERVATIONS

$350 each Saturday Grand Tasting & Gala Dinner

$500 each Complete Weekend Package

For reservation details please email us at: info@napavalleycjc.or

2006 Napa Valley Jewish Vintners

ALPHA OMEGA VINEYARDS
www.alphaomegawinery.com

AMUSE BOUCHE
www.amusebouchewine.com

BIGHORN CELLARS
www.bighorncellars.com

CALIX WINES
www.calixwines.com

CARTLIDGE AND BROWN
www.cartlidgebrowne.com

CHATEAU POTELLE
www.chateaupotelle.com