Local Wine Events

Paraiso Vineyards, with winemaker Dave Fleming

Paraiso’s 400-acre estate vineyard lies at the southern end of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA in Monterey County,

California. Winegrape pioneers of the region, Rich and Claudia Smith began planting this property in 1973. Today,

Rich and his son Jason manage almost 150,000 vines in 16 different blocks. The land provides varying soils, elevations

and microclimates, producing grapes uniquely expressive of their individual sites.

The Smith family’s winegrowing experience over the years has earned them a best-quality reputation, translating into

high demand for their winegrapes. In addition to supplying fruit for the Paraiso Vineyards wine label, the family sells

grapes under contract to several other ultra-premium wine producers. Several times they have hosted a WINO Bus Stop.

(All of these wines are grown and made at their Estate in The Santa Lucia Highlands)

09 Riesling, 09 Chardonnay, 08 Eagle’s Perch Chardonnay, 09 Pinot Noir, 08 West Terrace Pinot Noir,

09 Syrah, 07 Wedding Hill Syrah, NV Souzao Port

Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 5:00pm sharp

The Drying Shed, 402 Toyon Ave, San Jose 95127 (408) 272-1512 from 101 & 680, take 680 to

Mckee Ave North/East (towards the hills). At the Signal Light when Mckee veers to the right, turn left onto

Toyon Ave. The Drying Shed is in the back of the parking lot, on the right. Please have a designated driver.

We must be responsible for ourselves, and the safety of others.

Your Choice:

aujus with creamed horse radish, Potato Au-gratin

Fresh Broiled Salmon Filet,Potato Au-gratin

Fresh Tossed Green Salad with Blue Cheese, Julienne Vegetables, Assorted Rolls, Coffees, Desert.

Open Seating. Turn cell phones off, and because with wine the nose is so important, please no fragrances.

WINO members $43.00 per person. Guests (prospective members) $53.00 ea. Members may bring one guest at

member price, per member. Non-members may attend their first event at member price. This event is only for ages, 21

and older, no pets. Please make checks out to WINO and mail to the above address. If your payment won`t be received

by Wednesday Feb 8th, 3:30pm, then please call to let Bruce know. In the case of you don`t show, you still

must pay, because I still have to pay for the meals & wine ordered. You will not be contacted unless a sellout precludes

receipt of your check. There will be no refunds after the above date, unless your place can be filled from a waiting list.

Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyards wines were Fun at our Holiday Dinner, and Jeff Emery gave us a nice

presentation. With 90 WINO’s in attendance, we picked up 20 cases, $4700 worth. Del Monte Restaurant again served

us a wonderful meal. It was Good having Bob Miller present, who Directed this WINO Chapter for 17 years.

Make membership payments to WINO, per mailing address & mail to the above address. $24/yr,

$46/2yrs.

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members $43ea, and guests are $53 per person.

Entree Choices: {Prime Rib, (a)rare (b)med rare (c)med (d) well} 2) Salmon, 3) Eggplant Parmigiana

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