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11/15/2008
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Business Beat for November 15, 2008
Equine hoof care business in Kenwood Kenwood resident Vanessa Jager has been studying natural horsemanship and natural hoof care for the last four years, and has been working with natural hoof care clients for over two years. Jager says natural hoof care is a very innovative field and its pioneers are still learning important aspects and functions of the equine hoof on a daily basis. Jager, whose company is Equinatural, is passionate about shoeless therapy for all horses, especially if suffering immobility issues. She is currently studying how nutrition and diet affect the hoof mechanism. Jager is studying the Pete Ramey method of natural hoof care, and is using case studies from some of her clients to aid her becoming a certified practitioner. Jager is taking new clients now, so if you are interested, call her at 833-6349, or email her at jagerhouse49@sbcglobal.net. Lookout Ridge releases winemaker designate wines Kenwood resident Gordon Holmes, Wall Street publisher and owner of Lookout Ridge Winery in Glen Ellen, has just released the first Lookout Ridge Winemaker Designate wines, and in doing so has launched a brand new concept in wine philanthropy. Individual winemakers, featuring some of California’s most famous and successful, have produced special lots of wine from premium vineyard sites. The entire project is aimed at raising money for Holmes’ mission: Wine for Wheels. All profits from the sale of Lookout Ridge wines go to provide wheelchairs for people without mobility around the world. When Gordon Holmes conceived Winemaker Designate wines, he invited some of California’s most prestigious winemakers and viticulturalists to his home to ask them to participate in the program. He introduced them to Ken Behring from the Wheelchair Foundation and to his wife Kari, who inspired the Wine for Wheels project. While vineyard designate wines have been popular in the fine wine business for years, Lookout Ridge is one of the first wineries to use winemaker designates. These once-in-a-lifetime wines sell for $100 per bottle and Gordon Holmes will donate a wheelchair for each and every bottle sold. Six wines are being offered in this premier release: • 2005 Marco DiGiulio Cabernet Sauvignon from Lookout Ridge Estate • 2005 Marco DiGiulio Syrah from Lookout Ridge Estate • 2006 Greg La Follette Pinot Noir from Van de Kamp Vineyard • 2005 Gerhard Reisacher Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley • 2005 Andy Erickson Red Wine (Bordeaux blend 58% Cab Franc, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon) from Madrona Ranch, Meteor Vineyards and Rancho Chimiles. Two viticulturalists have also signed onto the Wine for Wheels project, Phil Coturri and Martin Van der Kamp. Holmes’ Lookout Ridge Winery exploded on the scene in 2001. The winery has always sported two star winemakers: Greg La Follette, named one of the five best Pinot Noir makers in the world by wine guru Robert Parker, and Marco DiGiulio, the founding winemaker for Lokoya, a $165 a bottle cult Cabernet Sauvignon. Holmes cited the serious statistics that inspired his Wine for Wheelchairs program. “According to the World Health Organization, over 150 million children, teens and adults worldwide are in need of a wheelchair and cannot afford one. The donation of a wheelchair instantly and dramatically changes an individual’s life.” Wine lovers looking to support these limited edition wines which benefit the Wine for Wheels program can purchase the wines from the winery’s website. The wines will also be available at a few select markets. Holiday Open House in Kenwood, Glen Ellen Heart of Sonoma Valley Association’s 25th Annual Holiday Open House is Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28 and 29, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. both days (Thanksgiving Weekend). Sonoma Valley wineries have created the perfect event to kick-off the holidays. Guests will enjoy award-winning wines paired with delicious holiday fare, and have the opportunity to shop for discounted holiday gifts. This event is a great alternative to busy city streets and over-crowded shopping malls. Here is just a sampling of what’s happening (all winery event details may be obtained online): At VJB Vineyards & Cellars enjoy Owner/Executive Chef Maria Belmonte’s incredible pasta dishes while sipping on award winning wines and listening to festive holiday carols from “Comfort and Joy.” Join Chateau St. Jean for a one-stop experience – sip and shop! Take advantage of ‘crazy’ deals on their renowned estate wines, merchandise and charcuterie items all weekend long. Don’t miss Valley of the Moon – a must on your holiday wine tour! Come to the barrel cellar for winning wines, fine foods, jazzy jewelry, awesome art and magical music. Stock up for the Holidays with dynamic discounts on wine. Admission is $30 for both days, which includes a wine tasting glass and access to all participating wineries. A Designated Driver ticket is also available for $10. Tickets, detailed event information and a map may be obtained online at www.HeartOfSonomaValley.com or by calling (866) 794-9463. Advance ticket purchase is recommended, as last year was a sell-out event. Participating Wineries Audelssa Estate Winery, Benziger Family Winery, Chateau St. Jean, Eric Ross Winery, Family Wineries Kenwood, Imagery Estate Winery, Kaz Vineyard & Winery, Kenwood Vineyards, Kunde Estate Winery, Landmark Vineyards, Ledson Estate Winery, Loxton Cellars, Mayo Family Winery, Muscardini Cellars & Ty Caton Vineyards, Paradise Ridge Winery, The Wine Room, VJB Vineyards & Cellars, Valley of the Moon Winery and Wellington Vineyards. Chauvet vacation rentals great for holidays The Chauvet Hotel is offering its six luxurious units as vacation rentals, a great idea for this holiday season. Each unit is 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, with upscale interior and state-of-the-art amenities such as a gourmet kitchen, wireless Internet, gas fireplace, and designer furnishings. Winter rates start from $545 per night. If you want to stop by and see what’s new at the Chauvet, come by on Nov. 15, 2-7 p.m., to meet artists, enjoy wine and food, and view the art displayed at the Chauvet and the Showcase Gallery next door. Artist Linus Maurer will draw your caricature between 2-3 p.m. at no charge. Wine will be poured courtesy of Ledson Winery. For more information about the Chauvet, go to www.chauvetcondominium.com or call Glenelly Properties at 996-6720. Glen Ellen artist’s work now available Well-known Glen Ellen artist Don Ponte has reproduced his oil paintings on postcards and posters, which are now available for purchase.  Originally an illustrator in the advertisement industry, Ponte now enjoys immortalizing people and their pets through his unique and alive portraits. Over the years he has mastered the tricks of perspective. Ponte also decorates homes with trompe l’oeils, which translated from the French means “fools the eyes.” You can purchase his Jack London, Glen Ellen scenes and landscapes by contacting him at 938-0321, or email dponte@yahoo.com. His prints and posters will also be available at the Kenwood Farm House, across from Swede’s Feeds on Sonoma Highway in Kenwood. LeBlond moves furniture restoration shop Longtime Kenwood resident Ray LeBlond is moving his shop to smaller quarters, and wants his many Kenwood and Oakmont customers to know he’s still available for your furniture restoration needs. LeBlond can be contacted at 477-8401. B.R. Cohn kicks off the holidays Holiday shopping just got a whole lot easier and a lot more fun. Back by popular demand, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28 and 29, the B.R. Cohn Winery Gourmet Shop and Tasting Room will kick off the holidays with Sip, Savor and Shop. Bring in a new toy for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots and your wine tasting will be complementary. To tickle your taste buds, the full line of B.R. Cohn olive oils, specialty vinegars, B.R. Cohn label olive tapenade, spice meat rub and mustard will be available for tasting along with a wonderful array of cheeses paired with B.R. Cohn wines. The Gourmet Shop also carries a wide variety of other food products as well. The helpful staff will be waiting to help shoppers pick that “perfect gift”. There are also cookbooks, kitchen gadgets and spices for your favorite cook along with BBQ toys for the master griller. Gift givers will also find a stunning line of jewelry handcrafted by Marin artist Carmen Q, and collars, cookies, and dishes for Fido. For Doobie Brothers fans, you can’t miss with the 2005 Doobie Red ($96). This is a collectable package of three bottles. Each bottle has one of the Doobie Brothers album covers, One Step Closer, Farewell Tour, and Best of The Doobies Vol. II as the label. This special wine, commemorating over three decades of music from the Doobie Brothers and their longtime manager, Bruce Cohn, is a welcome addition to the collection of any wine-loving Doobie Brothers fan. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the National Veterans Foundation. Once you have shopped yourself silly, the staff will help put together your selections into holiday gift baskets to take with you or ship to that someone special. A good shopper should be rewarded and a pairing of chocolate truffle with the Olive Hill Estate Port is the perfect way to end the day. B.R. Cohn Winery is located at 15000 Sonoma Highway 12 in Glen Ellen. The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information call 1-800-330-4064, or go to www.brcohn.com. Sonoma Valley Chamber news The next Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be held on Nov. 20 at Meyers Financial Services, 670 W. Napa St., Suite C. Stop by and say hi to fellow chamber members, and enjoy wine and munchies. This year’s Chamber holiday party will take place on Dec. 4 at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, 18140 Sonoma Highway, 5:30-7 p.m. The Chamber will be collecting toys for Speedway Children’s Charities, or you can make a donation at the door. For more information, call the Chamber at 996-1033, or go to www.sonomachamber.com. |
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