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Event ID #214869

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Judd’s Hill Winery is hosting its second annual Hanukkah Hootenanny on Sunday, December 7 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., at the winery, 2332 Silverado Trail in Napa (between Hardman & Trancas). The event will be a lively celebration of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah---focusing on their limited production, award-winning wines.. Hanukkah, also known as the holiday of lights, takes place December 22-29 this year. There will be entertainment by Meshugga Beach Party (more info at www.meshuggabeachparty.com), who play traditional Jewish folk songs in an instrumental ‘surf music’ style. There will be, in Judd Finkelstein’s words, “a latke bar unlike any other,” with normal accoutrements such as sour cream and applesauce and other exciting toppings created by Pat Burke, the winery’s award-winning chef and national BBQ champion (think barbecued beef brisket in slivers on top of the potato pancakes). All of Judd’s Hill’s current release wines will be available as well as library selections.

All are welcome to join the festivities. The event is free for Judd’s Hill Wine Club members and $40/person for non-Wine Club members. There is no charge to join The Wine Club. To sign up, visit www.juddshill.com. People can join The Club on the day of the event and receive the preferential Club price. To purchase tickets for The Hootenanny, call the winery at 707/255-2332.

Partial proceeds from the event will benefit Fair Housing Napa Valley. In addition, the winery is supporting other charitable causes: guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped (in the box) toy with a value of $10 or more which will benefit Toys for Tots; guests can also bring cans of non-perishable food which will be donated to Napa Food Bank; guests can also bring lightly worn shoes which will be donated to Soles For Souls.

The winery is open daily by appointment for tours and tasting. For more information, visit www.juddshill.com or call 707/255-2332.

Judd’s Hill Winery is owned and operated by two generations of the Finkelstein family. Founders Art and Bunnie, joined by Judd and Holly, their son and daughter-in-law, are dedicated to producing ultra-premium, handcrafted wines. The Finkelsteins have been making wine in Napa Valley since the 1970s and produce signature wines that are fruit-driven, concentrated and eminently drinkable. Their annual production is less than 3,000 cases. Judd’s Hill’s current releases are 2004 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002 Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Napa Valley Estate Pinot Noir, 2005 Lodi Petite Sirah, and the wines usually offered only to Club members--- 2007 Napa Valley Rose, 2007 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc and 2007 Napa Valley Muscat Canelli.

Judd’s Hill MicroCrush (www.napamicrocrush.com) is a custom winemaking service within the Judd’s Hill operation. Since 1992, MicroCrush has been making small lots, as little as one barrel, of hand-crafted customized wine for a range of clients, from vineyard owners to wine enthusiasts. The service is all-inclusive, from fruit sourcing through bottling. MicroCrush has helped launch several commercial brands as well as fulfill the dreams of wine aficionados from around the world.

Hanukkah (also spelled Hanuka, Hanukah, Chanuka and pronounced "hah-new-ka") is a holiday celebrating religious freedom and commemorating an episode of Jewish history.