2006-04-07
Lodi ZinFest 2006
Wine, Food, and Fun at the Lake Set for May 19-21
Lodi Wine Country announces the Second Annual “Lodi ZinFest – Wine,
Food and Fun at the Lake” May 19 - 21, 2006. Celebrating Lodi’s
heritage grape, Zinfandel, the Lodi ZinFest will showcase the
extraordinary wines of California’s newest fine wine destination, Lodi
Wine Country. Friday, May 19, 2006
Vintners’ Grille at the Lake, 6 – 9 p.m. at Lodi Lake Park
Raise
a toast to Lodi’s centennial anniversary as we kick-off the ZinFest
Wine Festival Weekend. Enjoy a glass of wine with local vintners as
they share a selection of Lodi’s finest wines paired with a tasty
barbeque dinner. The evening will conclude with the “Light Up the Lake”
fireworks display at dusk. Tickets to the dinner are $60 per person.
Attendance to the dinner is limited to 400 people. Reserve your tickets
early. Saturday, May 20, 2006
ZinFest Wine Festival, 12 noon – 8 p.m. at Lodi Lake Park
Taste
wine from over 40 award-winning Lodi wineries and food from the
region’s best restaurants. A “foodies” paradise, the ZinFest Cooking
School will feature six regional chefs and national wine experts
sharing their favorite recipes paired with Lodi wines. Live music
throughout the day from Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone (“I’m
Henry the VIII, I Am”), rising country music star Tim Murphy, Santana
Tribute band – Caravanserai, and Mick Martin & The Blues Rockers.
Browse wine related arts, crafts and specialty merchandise in the
ZinFest Marketplace. Stop by the ZinFest Wine Shoppe to take your
favorite wines home with you. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the
door which includes access to wine, live entertainment, cooking
demonstrations, wine seminars and exhibits, games and lots of fun. Food
and merchandise purchased separately. Sunday, May 21, 2006
The
wineries of Lodi Wine Country will be holding open houses to allow
festival attendees to taste their complete line of wines as well as
take part in special events, food offerings and seminars. Contact your
favorite winery or visit www.zinfest.com for more details.
The
Lodi appellation is nestled between the San Francisco Bay and the
Sierra Nevada foothills. Lodi’s classic Mediterranean climate yields
wines that are balanced and full bodied, with fruit-forward flavors and
aromas. Today the hand-made, boutique wines of Lodi range from silky,
aromatic whites to powerful, intensely satisfying reds. Over the last
decade dedicated winegrowers have sparked a remarkable transition,
creating a region teeming with wineries offering wines that are among
California’s most sought after. In addition to Lodi’s signature grape
Zinfandel, traditional varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and
Chardonnay abound, and exciting new varieties like Pinot Gris,
Verdelho, and Tempranillo entice more adventurous wines lovers to Lodi.
For more information on Lodi ZinFest call the Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission at (209) 367-4727 or visit the website at www.zinfest.com.
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