Wine Appreciation Guild

Your best source for wine, food & spirits books ••• but also, check this source for fun wine games, learning aides, wine storage racks, wine glasses, bottle openers & more . . . CONNECT FOR CATALOG & ORDERING

Freed, Teller & Freeds

Offering the world's best coffee beans and finest tea, since 1899. Try our Organic Shade Grown Sumatra, or Decaff Expresso, or any of our teas and special blends . . . phone 800 370-7371 or 650 589-8500 OR CONNECT TO ORDER-ON-LINE

Vintner's Collective

A multi-winery Napa tasting room that is home to twenty of the most experienced and talented winemakers in the Valley. Visit our tasting room, attend a new release event or order for shipping . . . CHECK FOR NEWS & EVENTS

Napa Valley Winery Exchange

Located in the heart of San Francisco, we are a real store with real staff -- and really do have the wines we say we do. A real person answers our telephone! Please call 800-653-WINE (9463). . . . CONNECT TO ORDER-ON-LINE

Crushpad

Learn about creating your own commercial or private winery label ••• and, make your wine in the heart of San Francisco. Great wine from a great idea! . . . DEVELOP YOUR OWN LABEL

The Blending Cellar

Enjoy the unique experience of blending your own wine from a variety of world class vineyards. Personalize your wine cellar . . . BLEND IT YOURSELF!

Vinquiry

Check Vinquiry's site for announcements of its 2-3 hr professional tech seminars (CA,NY,WA,OR&PA) as well as for its full range of wine analysis tests and winemaking supplies . . . WINEMAKING SERVICES & SEMINARS

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Waiheke Island Wine Festival @ Waiheke Island, New Zealand (probdate)

Start: Feb 9 2008

Bring a picnic blanket, a hat and plenty of sunscreen - it’s going to be a hot one!

Come to the "Island of Wine"....truly, it will be a day to remember!

Event specifics/URL

Festival weather – it’s bound to be a cracker

Festival Music – Top acts, 2 stages and Oliver Driver as MC will provide fantastic entertainment.

Festival Menu - Caterer Susan Fleischl has prepared an absolutely delicious festival menu which is now online. With BBQ Prawns, Crayfish, Salt & Pepper Squid, Gourmet Burgers and so much more….simply divine !!!! Check it out

Staying all weekend? If you're planning to stay the festival weekend on Waiheke don’t forget to visit our ideas page to help make the most of your visit.

Two of our vineyards are offering delicious new Vineyard Café Dining experiences which are well worth a visit:

Peninsula Estate – The Barrel Room
For BBQ Crayfish, gourmet sausages and ploughmans platters in their new indoor/outdoor seating area. Open Wed- Sun 11am-4pm. Ph. 09 372 7866
The Crayfish is truly divine !!!

Miro Vineyard, Onetangi
Casita Miro Tasting Room & Eatery with Tapas by renowned chef Sarah La Touche.
11am – 5pm daily with bookings recommended. Ph 09 372 7854

Have a wonderful time here on Waiheke and enjoy the festival !

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