LAKEPORT >> Lake County Winery Association (LCWA) has announced the charity partner for the 2015 Wine Adventure. Following the successful partnership at the 2014 event, LCWA will again work with Lake County Relay for Life to raise money for the fight against cancer. Raffle tickets for an “instant” wine cellar of Lake County wines will be sold during the Wine Adventure passport weekend with all proceeds going to Lake County Relay for Life.
The 2014 raffle raised $5,000 for the Lake County Relay for Life, the largest single donation that was received by the organization in the fight against cancer. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Relay for Life again in 2015, LCWA director Terry Dereniuk said. “I don’t know anyone who has not come into contact with this dreaded disease either personally or through friends or family.”
The 2015 Lake County Relay for Life event will be held Saturday, May 16 through Sunday, May 17 at Clear Lake High School in Lakeport. “The Relay For Life movement unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all,” said Danyelle Johnson.
Lake County’s wine region is the place to be this spring and summer. After scoring big wins in the prestigious 2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, The 2015 Lake County Wine Adventure marks the 11th year of this passport style weekend. The event has been moved to May to take advantage of the cooler spring weather. This year, at least 25 Lake County wineries are set to welcome visitors.
Friday, May 15 kicks off the weekend with a gala evening at the Castle Speakeasy at the storied Marymount Castle in Lucerne. Lake County wines, appetizer fare and dancing to BMP Swing band will offer a glimpse into the past. Marymount Castle, home to Marymount University, was built in the 1920s and has a long history before being opened as the Marymount College Lake County Campus. Guests will have an opportunity to enjoy the historic architecture and are encouraged to dress the part to add to the fun. Tickets for this event will be limited to 250 attendees and advanced reservations are required.
Saturday and Sunday, participating locations will welcome guests with wine, food pairings, and fun as you explore the region.
“Whether you visit all of the wineries or have time for just a few, this event is a great way to explore the Lake County wine region” according to Dereniuk.
Passport tickets will be offered for both days with the 2-Day passport, or Sunday only. Passport kits will be offered for pick up the day before the event at several Lake County locations. Winery check-in locations for this year’s event include Cache Creek Vineyard, Don Angel Cellars, Lake County Wine Studio, Langtry Estate and Vineyards, Moore Family Winery, Shannon Ridge at Vigilance Tasting Room, Six Sigma Ranch, and Twin Pine “Off the Vine”. For more information, visit www.lakecountywineries.org.
LCWA works to promote the wines of Lake County’s high elevation region. Membership is open to wineries, winegrape growers, and individuals or businesses interested in promoting the Lake County wine industry.
