Big News
January 15, 2010
Domaine Carneros Joins Global Fundraising Efforts for Rescue and Relief Services in Haiti
Carneros, CA – January 15, 2010 – In response to Haiti’s devastating earthquake on Tuesday, Domaine Carneros Winery announced that it will donate 50% of all proceeds from Wine Samplers this Saturday, January 16th and Sunday, January 17th to rescue and relief efforts by the American Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders.
In announcing the initiative, CEO and founding winemaker Eileen Crane said, “Our hearts are with the people in Haiti who are suffering. We want to say to them that if we can help to lighten the pain, all of us at Domaine Carneros want to. ”
About Domaine Carneros
Domaine Carneros is a boutique, family-owned winery founded by Champagne Taittinger in 1987. The winery handcrafts sparkling and still wines of extraordinary quality: a super-premium vintage Brut, a luxury Blanc de Blancs called Le Rêve, a Brut Rosé called Cuvée de la Pompadour and the Domaine Carneros Estate Pinot Noir. Domaine Carneros is located in the picturesque Carneros AVA, the first American appellation to be defined according to microclimate rather than along political lines. Carneros shares a portion of both Sonoma and Napa Counties at their southern ends. The Carneros region is best known for its cool climate and maritime influences, making it the perfect terroir to grow Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, two of the essential varietals in the award-winning sparkling wines from Domaine Carneros. Domaine Carneros is the first and only American sparkling wine producer with 100% certified organic estate vineyards.
Domaine Carneros is open daily from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm and is located at 1240 Duhig Road (off Highway 121), four miles southwest of Napa and six miles southeast of Sonoma. Visit www.domainecarneros.com for more information.
January 14, 2010
ENCORE!
WINE COUNTRY WEEKEND MARCH GETAWAY PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE
Sonoma “Spa & Bubbly” Getaway II Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Carneros, CA, January 14, 2010–Based upon the almost immediate sell-out of the November, 2009 Spa & Bubbly Getaway, an encore offering is now available March 26-28, 2010. Indulge in the ultimate wine country getaway! Domaine Carneros by Taittinger, Kerstin Florian, Jo Malone, Lulu Powers and the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa along with other indulgent favorites present “Spa & Bubbly Weekend II” March 26-28. Sparkling wines, spa treatments, a special VIP winery visit, yoga, aromatic explorations, original cocktails and locally inspired cuisine promise to deliver what today’s savvy and stylish trendsetters crave in a weekend getaway.
March 26-28, 2010
Check in Friday, March 26th
Check out Sunday, March 28th
Bubbly Weekend Package Includes
• Two nights’ classic accommodation at the unparalleled Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
• Breakfast Daily
• Ground transportation to/from all scheduled events
• Friday evening Welcome Bubbly Reception and Winemaker Dinner hosted by Eileen Crane, CEO and Founding Winemaker of Domaine Carneros
• Saturday Morning Private Yoga Session
• VIP Visit to Domaine Carneros: Wine Blending Session and Food & Wine Pairings
• Cooking Demonstration and Lunch with Celebrity Chef Lulu Powers
• (1) 60- minute Spa Experience per person
• “Saturday Night Sonoma Style”
• Sparkling Cocktails from master mixologist Maria Hunt and Jo Malone Scent Explorations
Bubbly Blending: Learn Winemaker Eileen Crane’s secrets to crafting Domaine Carneros’ award winning and sought after Sparkling Rosé from organic vineyards at this hands-on component tasting and blending session.
Radically Different, Unexpected & Out of the Box food & wine pairing tour: You’ve heard of high-low ensembles, now it’s time to experience it directly. Eileen will teach you the secrets of bubbly entertaining with a minute or month to spare and at every budget level, revealing some untraditional food pairings enjoyed with bubbly. She will guide you through the Sparkling Wine and Pinot Noir cellars giving you an insider’s peek at the inner workings of a winery.
Cooking Demonstration & Lunch: Celebrity Chef Lulu Powers will create a simple and sophisticated entrée featuring local organic ingredients followed by Lunch with Eileen Crane in the winery’s Carriage House featuring the latest releases from the Domaine Carneros portfolio.
“Saturday Night Sonoma Style” -
Eileen Crane hosts Sparkling Cocktails & Jo Malone Scent Explorations featuring cocktail expert Maria Hunt who will share insights on today’s cocktail culture and recipes. The evening also includes a Jo Malone scent exploration – fragrance flavor bar set up in the suite where participants can sample and combine personal fragrances as well as indulge in a bounty of Sonoma County artisanal favorites including succulent Hog Island oysters, Fatted Calf charcuterie, renowned cheeses from Cowgirl Creamery and local chocolates.
Availability
This (limited participation) package is available only the weekend of March 26-28, 2010
Rates start at $800.00 per person USD based on double occupancy; single, triple and quad rates also available.
Suite upgrades available from $50 per night. Package may be booked online.
Reserve your space now
*Itinerary subject to change
*Transportation to/from the resort is not included in package price. Assistance in securing ground transportation from Bay Area Airport’s may be made through the Hotel Concierge, please phone 707 938 9000 for additional information.
Renowned for natural mineral waters, unparalleled charm and gracious service, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is located 40 miles north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge in the famed Sonoma Valley, the heart of Northern California’s wine country. A recipient of both the AAA-Four Diamond and Mobil-Four Star Award, the resort consistently provides the country’s finest European spa experience. For reservations please call 1-800-441-1414 or (707) 938-9000, or visit the Inn’s website at www.fairmont.com/sonoma.
Domaine Carneros is located in the picturesque Carneros AVA region known as its own appellation that shares a portion of both Sonoma and Napa Counties. The winery produces a super premium vintage Brut, a luxury Blanc de Blancs called Le Rêve, a Brut Rosé called Cuvée de la Pompadour and three Estate Pinot Noirs: Avant-Garde, Domaine Carneros Pinot Noir and The Famous Gate. Domaine Carneros was founded in 1987 by Champagne Taittinger Chairman Claude Taittinger, along with importer Kobrand Corporation, with a mission to produce some of the finest sparkling and still wines that reflect the Carneros terroir and the spirit of their French ownership. The winery is committed to environmentally friendly growing practices, and all of its estate vineyards are certified organic. In addition, the winery was one of the first to install a photovoltaic solar collection system for its energy needs. Domaine Carneros is open daily from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm and is located at 1240 Duhig Road (off Highway 121), six miles southwest of Napa. Visit www.domainecarneros.com for more information.
For media inquiries, please contact Kimberly Charles or Kendall Johnson at press@charlescomm.com. For reservations please call (800) 441-1414 or (707) 938-9000, or visit www.fairmont.com/sonoma.
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December 3, 2009
Carneros, CA, December 3, 2009–Every year around this time in early December, people start realizing the gift giving season is (gasp!) already here. It sneaks up every year, despite being on the calendar for the past 12 months. I’m sure journalists hear this over and over and it likely drives the subject of every gift guide: “Last Minute Gifts,” “Gifts Under $20,” “Gifts for the Impossible” etc… Consumers look to their trusted sources to help with the stressful task of finding the ultimate gift (nevermind that they have procrastinated.)
This year however, to supplement all the online gift guides for 2009, Domaine Carneros put together a list of recipes and tips to throw an easy holiday cocktail party. Throwing a great party can be far more satisfying than giving a mediocre gift (just because you felt you had to.)
Tips from Eileen Crane, CEO and Founding Winemaker of Domaine Carneros:
The holidays are a great excuse to host that fabulous cocktail party you’ve been envisioning all year long, but haven’t quite gotten around to yet. You know the one… with the perfect understated elegance, vintage glassware and stylish cocktails that all the guests will be talking about this season. The trouble is, there’s a lot of competition this time of year both for time and originality, so getting motivated can be difficult. I’ve found that best way to counteract holiday party over-saturation is to keep it fresh and timeless. Local, seasonal ingredients remind us that fall and winter don’t have to mean all fresh produce is in hibernation and inventive recipes mean your party doesn’t have to include mulled wine, spiced cider or egg nog.
The best part of cocktail parties is that you get to play host without having to cook an elaborate sit-down meal. Cocktail parties are all about festive drinks, spirited toasts, great bites and creating an atmosphere that makes everyone feel sexy. Madame Pompadour once said “Champagne is the only wine a woman can drink and remain beautiful” and I agree, so sparkling wine is the base of every cocktail I serve. Bubbles create instant holiday spirit and are a cheerful way to celebrate, all season long.
For instant sophistication and charm plan a variety of seasonal cocktails, offer a non-alcoholic option and serve in beautiful glasses with creative garnishes. If needed, you can mix the base cocktail ahead of time, but never add the bubbly until your guests have arrived – this keeps your cocktails effervescent and guests always love the sound of a popping cork.
Harvest Moon
4 1/2 oz chilled Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé
1/4 oz Sonoma Sparkler Raspberry
1/2 oz *St. George Framboise Liqueur
1/4 oz *St. George Framboise Eau de Vie
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Add all ingredients except the Brut Rosé to a mixing glass and give them a quick stir to mix. Add enough ice to fill the mixing glass to the top, shake hard for 5 seconds, and strain into a chilled martini glass. Carefully pour the DC Brut Rosé into the glass and then very gently stir to mix. Drop a very thin slice of persimmon on top of the drink and sprinkle with allspice/nutmeg sugar to garnish.
(Recipe courtesy of Scott Beattie, author of Artisanal Cocktails)
* Where to find St. George spirits
Golden Ginger
4 oz Domaine Carneros Vintage Brut
One *crystallized ginger cube
2 drops Angostura Bitters
Sprig of mint
Soak crystallized ginger cube with bitters. Fill a tall flute with chilled Domaine Carneros Vintage Brut.
Top glass with a spring of fresh mint.
(Recipe courtesy of Duggan McDonnell, Cantina San Francisco)
*You can find festive crystallized ginger cubes at most specialty food stores.
For more seasonal recipes using Domaine Carneros from some of the top mixologists in California, including Scott Beattie, Duggan McDonnell and Maria Hunt, visit our cocktail recipe collection on the website.
Great appetizers should look amazing on their own, but also taste equally good. Choose recipes that allow you prepare ahead and don’t undermine the importance of pairing your food with the cocktails offered. For a collection of recipes to pair while entertaining please visit Domaine Carneros’ Food & Wine section.
The atmosphere of party matters almost as much as the cocktails (then again, if you have the perfect sparkling cocktail in hand, you may forget that the candles aren’t lit…) Add a warm glow to your party with thoughtful lighting. For table presentation, consider using natural found objects like pretty winter branches and berries or your favorite “guest” china. When else do you really get to use it?
Be courteous and try to avoid last-minute holiday invitations. At no other time of the year are people more harried and stressed. Your invitation should offer your guests a welcome break from their crazy schedules, so give them time to cement it into their calendars.
 Happy entertaining!
Eileen Crane,
CEO & Founding Winemaker
Domaine Carneros
October 29, 2009
Domaine Carneros Brut Vintage wins Food & Wine Magazine’s Great American Wine Award October 2009
Carneros, CA - In a ceremony at the elegant Meadowood Resort in Napa Valley earlier this month, Domaine Carneros was honored with Food & Wine Magazine’s annual American Wine Award for Best American Sparkling Wine. One of only nine wines over $20 selected and the only sparkling wine honored, the 2005 Domaine Carneros Brut ($26) is crafted from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from the now CCOF-certified estate vineyards of Domaine Carneros, which number over 300 acres.
Selected by an august panel of 33 top sommeliers and retailers from around the country, this was the 12th annual event that spotlights America’s best wines as well as most promising new winery, importer of the year and winemaker of the year, among other categories. The panel included Annette Alvarez-Peters, Gillian Ballance, Trey Beffa, Chris Blanchard, Andy Chabot, Bill Floyd, Shannon Fristoe, Darryl Joannides, Michael Jordan, Michael Kaminski, Peter Kasperski, John Lancaster, Kerrin Laz, Laura Maniec, Dan McCarthy, Kevin Mohalley, Jay Murrie, Jeremy Noye, Rajat Parr, Jesse Rodriguez, Jim Rollston, Lisa Rongren, Jesse Salazar, Margaux Singleton, David Stevens, Bernard Sun, Todd Thrasher, Gerald Weisl, Karen Williams, Jeffrey Wolfe, Wilfred Wong, J. Jeffrey Wooddy and Sebastian Zutant.
 The collective tasting note for the 2005 Domaine Carneros Brut read, “A ringer for a very good Champagne from a ripe year. This Pinot Noir-dominated blend by head winemaker Eileen Crane, aged for three years in Domaine Carneros’s Napa cellars, is dry-even austere-when first poured. But it takes on flesh and weight in the glass, soon brimming with classic notes of pear, brioche and yellow apple and revealing a fine, full, mid-palate creaminess.”
Crafted by CEO and founding winemaker, Eileen Crane, the 2005 Brut represents her 18th vintage of her 22 years with the winery. Considered America’s doyenne of sparkling wine production, Crane has also spearheaded the conversion of the property’s estate vineyards to CCOF certification, which was official in December 2007. In 2003, she also installed what was then the largest photovoltaic solar collection system of any winery in the world. Upon receiving the award this year, Crane stated, “This is a great acknowledgement of the quality and finesse we’ve been able to achieve for Californian sparkling wine. It’s wonderful to see the judges recognize our team’s hard work and achievement.”
About Domaine Carneros
Domaine Carneros is a boutique, family-owned winery founded by Champagne Taittinger in 1987. The winery handcrafts sparkling and still wines of extraordinary quality: a super-premium vintage Brut, a luxury Blanc de Blancs called Le Rêve, a Brut Rosé called Cuvée de la Pompadour and the Domaine Carneros Estate Pinot Noir. Domaine Carneros is located in the picturesque Carneros AVA, the first American appellation to be defined according to microclimate rather than along political lines. Carneros shares a portion of both Sonoma and Napa Counties at their southern ends. The Carneros region is best known for its cool climate and maritime influences, making it the perfect terroir to grow Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, two of the essential varietals in the award-winning sparkling wines from Domaine Carneros. Domaine Carneros is the first and only American sparkling wine producer with 100% certified organic estate vineyards.
Domaine Carneros is open daily from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm and is located at 1240 Duhig Road (off Highway 121), four miles southwest of Napa and six miles southeast of Sonoma. Visit www.domainecarneros.com for more information. For media inquiries, please contact Charles Communications Associates at press@charlescomm.com or 415-701-9463. For a full summary of the awards given, please visit http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/american-wine-awards-2009.
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September 27, 2009
ENCORE!
WINE COUNTRY B.F.F. WEEKEND MARCH GET-AWAY PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE
Girls “Bubbly” Get-Away II Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Based upon the almost immediate sell-out of the November, 2009 Bubbly Get-Away, an encore offering is now available March 26-28, 2010. Indulge in the ultimate girls’ get-away! Domaine Carneros by Taittinger, Kerstin Florian, Jo Malone and the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa along with other girlfriend favorites present “Bubbly Weekend II” March 26-28. Sparkling wines, spa treatments, a special winery visit, make-up tips and tricks, perfume aromatic explorations, refreshing cocktails and locally inspired cuisine promise to deliver what today’s trend-setting and stylish girls really, really want.
March 26-28, 2010
Check in Friday, March 26th
Check out Sunday, March 28th
Bubbly Weekend Package Includes
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• Two night’s classic accommodation at the unparalleled Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
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• Breakfast Daily
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• Ground transportation to/from all scheduled events
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• Friday evening Welcome Bubbly Reception and Winemaker Dinner hosted by Eileen Crane, CEO and Founding Winemaker of Domaine Carneros
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• Saturday Morning Private Yoga Session
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• VIP Journey to Domaine Carneros: Bubbly Blending Session and Food & Wine Pairings
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• Cooking Demonstration and Lunch with Celebrity Chef Lulu Powers
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• (1) 60- minute Spa Experience per person
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• “Saturday Night Sonoma Style”
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• Sparkling Cocktails and Jo Malone Scent Explorations featured guest and Mixologist Maria Hunt
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Bubbly Blending: Learn Winemaker Eileen Crane’s secrets to crafting Domaine Carneros’ award winning and sought after Sparkling Rosé from organic vineyards at this hands-on component tasting and blending session.
Radically Different, Unexpected & Out of the Box food & wine pairing tour: You’ve heard of high-low ensembles; now it’s time to experience it directly. Eileen will teach you the secrets of bubbly entertaining with a minute or month to spare and whether your budget is generous or not and discover some untraditional food pairings enjoyed with bubbly. She will guide you through the Sparkling Wine and Pinot Noir cellars giving you an insider’s peek at the inner workings of a winery.
Cooking Demonstration & Lunch: Celebrity Chef Lulu Powers will create a simple and sophisticated entrée featuring local organic ingredients followed by Lunch with Eileen Crane in the winery’s Carriage House featuring the latest releases from the Domaine Carneros portfolio.
“Saturday Night Sonoma Style” –
Eileen Crane hosts Sparkling Cocktails & Jo Malone Scent Explorations featuring Sparkling Cocktail expert and Mixologist, Maria Hunt aka The Bubbly Girl, author of The Bubbly Bar: Champagne & Sparkling Wine Cocktails for Every Occasion, each guest will receive an autographed copy of Maria’s book. The evening also includes a Jo Malone scent exploration – fragrance flavor bar set up in the suite where participants can sample and combine fragrances as well as indulge in a bounty of Sonoma County artisanal favorites including succulent Hog Island oysters, Fatted Calf charcuterie, tangy cheeses from Cowgirl Creamery and local chocolates.
Availability
This (limited participation) package is available only the weekend of March 26-28, 2010
Rates start at $800.00 per person USD based on double occupancy; single, triple and quad rates also available.
Suite upgrades available from $50 per night. Package may be booked online.
Reserve your space now
*Itinerary subject to change
*Transportation to/from the resort is not included in package price. Assistance in securing ground transportation from Bay Area Airport’s may be made through the Hotel Concierge, please phone 707 938 9000 for additional information.
Renowned for natural mineral waters, unparalleled charm and gracious service, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is located 40 miles north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge in the famed Sonoma Valley, the heart of Northern California’s wine country. A recipient of both the AAA-Four Diamond and Mobil-Four Star Award, the resort consistently provides the country’s finest European spa experience. For reservations please call 1-800-441-1414 or (707) 938-9000, or visit the Inn’s website at www.fairmont.com/sonoma.
Domaine Carneros is located in the picturesque Carneros AVA region known as its own appellation that shares a portion of both Sonoma and Napa Counties. The winery produces a super premium vintage Brut, a luxury Blanc de Blancs called Le Rêve, a Brut Rosé called Cuvée de la Pompadour and three Estate Pinot Noirs: Avant-Garde, Domaine Carneros Pinot Noir and The Famous Gate. Domaine Carneros was founded in 1987 by Champagne Taittinger Chairman Claude Taittinger, along with importer Kobrand Corporation, with a mission to produce some of the finest sparkling and still wines that reflect the Carneros terroir and the spirit of their French ownership. The winery is committed to environmentally friendly growing practices, and all of its estate vineyards are certified organic. In addition, the winery was one of the first to install a photovoltaic solar collection system for its energy needs. Domaine Carneros is open daily from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm and is located at 1240 Duhig Road (off Highway 121), six miles southwest of Napa. Visit www.domainecarneros.com for more information.
For media inquiries, please contact Kimberly Charles or Kendall Johnson at press@charlescomm.com. For reservations please call (800) 441-1414 or (707) 938-9000, or visit www.fairmont.com/sonoma.
September 14, 2009
Sustainable Practices at Domaine Carneros are Vegan-Friendly
From winemaking to energy generation, Domaine Carneros is a leader in sustainable practices
Carneros, CA, September 14, 2009 – Domaine Carneros, the first and only sparkling winery in the United States with all estate vineyards certified organic (California Certified Organic Farmers, CCOF), recently researched that its longtime environmentally-friendly winemaking practices are vegan-friendly as well. Domaine Carneros’ commitment to sustainability extends beyond the winemaking process and to the company’s overall operations. The winery at Domaine Carneros is home to what was, upon installation in 2003, the largest photovoltaic solar collection system on any winery in the world.
“Our first commitment is to produce the best wines. We’ve always taken an active role to preserve the health of the land, and today we are excited that people who are as committed to preserving environmental health as we are can share in our bounty,” explains Domaine Carneros CEO and Founding Winemaker, Eileen Crane. Crane led the winery to eco-friendly standards almost twenty years ago although formal organic certification did not occur until 2008.
Today’s announcement is yet another example of Domaine Carneros’ sensitivity to environmental and ecological issues. Rémuage is the step in the sparkling winemaking process that prepares the wine to be clarified after it has undergone the second fermentation that gives sparkling wine its characteristic bubbles. Byproducts of the second fermentation include spent yeasts and sediment; typically, a fining agent such as egg white or isinglass (an extract of sturgeon bladders) is added to the wine to precipitate movement of these particles down the neck of the inverted bottles so they can be easily released during the next step, dégorgement. Although the fining agent is later removed, trace quantities may remain. At Domaine Carneros, the fining agent used in the rémuage process is Clarifiant S, sodium bentonite, a clay-based product with no animal additives. Clarifiant S is a gentle, vegan-friendly product that produces clear wines that meet the exacting winemaking standards of Domaine Carneros.
As the winemaking process demands precise climate control, most wineries in sunny California rely on expensive air conditioning that consumes large volumes of electricity. In 2003, Domaine Carneros took a different approach. The winery partially buried its buildings in the earth, insulated them heavily, and designed them with passive night-time cooling systems. This combination allows the winery to maintain lower temperatures – naturally. From natural cooling to generating an average of 48,000 kilowatts of renewable electricity on-site with one of the largest solar installations in the wine business, Domaine Carneros’ commitment to the environment is clear.
As the first major winery to go solar, Domaine Carneros became the de facto representative of the solar power movement and began to run seminars for its winery neighbors about the conversion process.
About Domaine Carneros
Domaine Carneros is a boutique, family-owned winery founded by Champagne Taittinger in 1987. The winery handcrafts sparkling and still wines of extraordinary quality: a super-premium vintage Brut, a luxury Blanc de Blancs called Le Rêve, a Brut Rosé called Cuvée de la Pompadour and the Domaine Carneros Estate Pinot Noir. Domaine Carneros is located in the picturesque Carneros AVA, the first American appellation to be defined according to microclimate rather than along political lines. Carneros shares a portion of both Sonoma and Napa Counties at their southern ends. The Carneros region is best known for its cool climate and maritime influences, making it the perfect terroir to grow Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, two of the essential varietals in the award-winning sparkling wines from Domaine Carneros. Domaine Carneros is the first and only American sparkling wine producer with 100% certified organic estate vineyards.
Domaine Carneros is open daily from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm and is located at 1240 Duhig Road (off Highway 121), four miles southwest of Napa and six miles southeast of Sonoma. Visit www.domainecarneros.com for more information.
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August 20, 2009
Domaine Carneros Featured at “Bubbly” Get-away at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Indulge in the ultimate girls get-away! Domaine Carneros by Taittinger, Kerstin Florian, Jo Malone and the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa along with other girlfriend favorites present “Bubbly Weekend” November 20-22, 2009. Sparkling wines, spa, a cool winery visit, make-up tips and tricks, scent explorations, refreshing cocktails and locally inspired cuisine promise to deliver what today’s trend-setting and stylish girls really, really want.
Bubbly Weekend Package Includes
• Two night’s classic accommodation at the unparalleled Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
• Breakfast Daily
• Ground transportation to/from all scheduled events
• Friday evening Bubbly Reception and Winemaker Dinner hosted by Eileen Crane, CEO and Founding Winemaker of Domaine Carneros
• Saturday Morning Private Yoga Session
• VIP Journey to Domaine Carneros: Bubbly Blending Session and Food & Wine Pairings
• Cooking Demonstration and Lunch with Celebrity Chef Lulu Powers
• (1) 60- minute Spa Experience per person
• “Saturday Night Sonoma Style”
• Sparkling Cocktails and Jo Malone Scent Explorations featured guest and rockstar Master Mixologist Scott Beattie
Bubbly Blending: Learn Winemaker Eileen Crane’s secrets to crafting Domaine Carneros’ award winning and sought after Sparkling Rose from organic vineyards at this hands-on component tasting and blending session.
Radically Different, Unexpected & Out of the Box food & wine pairing tour: You’ve heard of high-low ensembles; now it’s time to experience it directly. Eileen will teach you the secrets of bubbly entertaining with a minute or month to spare and whether your budget is generous or not and discover some untraditional food pairings enjoyed with bubbly. She will guide you through the Sparkling Wine and Pinot Noir cellars giving you an insider’s peek at the inner workings of a winery.
Cooking Demonstration & Lunch: Celebrity Chef Lulu Powers will create a simple and sophisticated entrée featuring local organic ingredients followed by Lunch with Eileen Crane in the winery’s Carriage House featuring the latest releases from the Domaine Carneros portfolio.
“Saturday Night Sonoma Style” – Eileen Crane hosts Sparkling Cocktails & Jo Malone Scent Explorations featuring Artisanal Cocktail expert and Master Mixologist Scott Beattie, author of Artisanal Cocktails, each guest will receive an autographed copy of Scott’s book. The evening also includes a Jo Malone scent exploration – fragrance flavor bar set up in the suite where participants can sample and combine fragrances as well as indulge in a bounty of Sonoma County Artisanal favorites including succulent Hog Island oysters, Fatted Calf Charcuterie, tangy cheeses from Cowgirl Creamery and local chocolates.
Availability:
This (limited participation) package is available only the weekend of Nov 20-22, 2009
Rates start at $1280.00 USD, based on double occupancy, $780.00 single occupancy
Suite upgrades available from $50 per night
Reserve your space now
*Itinerary subject to change
*Transportation to/from the resort is not included in package price. Assistance in securing ground transportation from Bay Area Airport’s may be made through the Hotel Concierge, please phone (707) 938-9000 for additional information.
Renowned for natural mineral waters, unparalleled charm and gracious service, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is located 40 miles north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge in the famed Sonoma Valley, the heart of Northern California’s wine country. A recipient of both the AAA-Four Diamond and Mobil-Four Star Award, the resort consistently provides the country’s finest European spa experience.
For media inquiries, please contact Kimberly Charles or Kendall Johnson at press@charlescomm.com. For reservations please call (800) 441-1414 or (707) 938-9000, or visit the Inn’s website.
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March 1, 2009
Keep Your Wedding Green with Sparkling Wine from Domaine Carneros, the First Certified Organic Sparkling Vineyard in the United States
San Francisco, CA March 2009 – From all the organic eats and drinks being offered at restaurants, grocery stores and your local farmers markets, making healthier and environmentally conscious food and beverage choices is more of a priority than ever. So why not toast your special day in a green way?
From the beginning of the property’s evolution over 20 years ago, the Domaine Carneros vineyard was farmed sustainably and the move towards 100% organic farming seemed like a logical and necessary progression. In April 2008, Domaine Carneros was certified organic under the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), which gave the winery the distinction of being the first certified organic sparkling winery in the United States.
By serving Domaine Carneros at your wedding, not only will you be serving one of the finest wines from California but also supporting a company whose goals include protecting the earth and its resources. “We’ve always taken an active role to preserve the health of the land,” says Eileen Crane, CEO and Winemaker of Domaine Carneros. “Our first commitment is to produce the best wines and we believe that you achieve this through healthy vines, becoming organic was a natural evolution for us from the start.”
Domaine Carneros sparkling wines, all grown from organically farmed grapes, are offered at various price points to meet the needs of betrothed couples. The 2005 Domaine Carneros Brut Vintage, rated 92 points by Wine Spectator, is priced at $26 per bottle, while the Cuvée de la Pompadour Brut Rosé is offered at $36 per bottle. For a luxurious splurge, the 2002 Le Rêve Blanc de Blancs can be purchased at $85 per bottle. The search for green beverages does not have to end with sparkling wine at Domaine Carneros, they also offer the Domaine Carneros Pinot Noir, which is priced at $32 per bottle.
Domaine Carneros has garnered much press and acclaim not only for their high quality sparkling wines and pinot noirs but also for their commendable green practices. Here are some recent highlights:
Selecting Domaine Carneros as your sparking wine of choice is not the only way to green your wedding. Always keep in mind that the key to an eco- and style- conscious wedding is to simplify, reduce, and reuse. One way to reduce your carbon footprint is to send wedding invites on recycled paper. Opt for 100% post consumer waste recycled invitations that are processed without chlorine. Additionally, encourage your guests to recycle their invitations, or have seeds embedded in the paper so that the guests can plant their invitations afterwards. How about a caterer who only uses locally grown organic foods? The quality of the produce is more likely to be better than that of more institutional offering. Another great idea is to donate any extra food to local charities or homeless shelters. Local charities will be more than glad to come pick up any extras at the end of the reception meaning the only work you have to do is give them a heads up call.
Supporting local farmers and companies with philosophies you agree with is always a great idea and a momentous occasion such as your wedding should be no exception.
For more information, please visit www.domainecarneros.com or contact Andrew Cha of Charles Communications Associates, LLC at Andrew@charlescomm.com or 415 701 9463 www.charlescomm.com.
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