Barons V Releases 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

Woodinville Winery Introduces New Vintage at Release Party, October 23

WOODINVILLE, Wash.—(October 21, 2010)—For the first time since its inception in 2001, Barons V (www.baronsv.com) is releasing its newest vintage to the public:

2007 Barons V Cabernet Sauvignon ($55)

Blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot

Only 1,185 cases of the 2007 Cabernet were produced, making the $55 per bottle asking price a steal. Currently, this new vintage is only available through the winery, which is offering select discounts to mailing list members. To join the mailing list or purchase the wine, contact the winery at (425) 398-7147 or via email info@vineandsun.com.

Vine & Sun LLC was founded in 2001 by five partners who share a passion for fine wines. Since then, the company has produced seven vintages under the Barons V label that were originally only available to a mailing list of customers, and in select fine restaurants and wine shops. The company also produces a smaller quantity of Syrah, but it concentrates its efforts on producing Washington State’s leading red varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon.

It is bold to declare that Washington State’s Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best in the world, but Barons V winemaker Matthew Loso believes this to be true. Washington State sits comfortably between the same latitudes as Burgundy and Bordeaux, and the Columbia Valley region of the rugged Eastern Washington desert shares their charmed winemaking conditions. Loso has harvested the best grapes from the Columbia Valley and Red Mountain regions to create a magnificent wine in the Barons V 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Matthew Loso has artfully contributed to the Cabernet Sauvignon’s powerful, complex nature with a dash of Merlot, a pinch of Cabernet Franc and a dram of Petit Verdot. The blend is held in 100% new American oak barrels for 25 months before being bottled and aged for another year.

“We’re definitely excited to have the public taste this new release for the first time,” Loso said. “Washington Cabernets age beautifully, but if you drink them when they’re young, inside the first five years, you better hold on to your hat, because they’re going to take you for a ride.”

To celebrate their first vintage made available to the public, Barons V is hosting a party:

Barons V Release Party

Saturday, October 23 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

· Enjoy pours of the newest vintage, 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, and complimentary bites.

· Held at the Vine & Sun Winery in Woodinville (18504 142nd Ave NE).

· Winemaker Matthew Loso and Vine & Sun winery partners will be present.

· Wine will be available to purchase by the case or bottle.

Vine & Sun LLC was formed in 2001 by five partners who share an avid interest in fine wines. The company’s winemaker, Matthew Loso, has extensive experience in the Washington wine industry, and produces two labels under the company name -- Barons V and Vine & Sun wines. Both the wines are blended using grapes from top vineyards in Washington’s Columbia Valley and are aged in 100% new American oak barrels for 25 months before being bottled and aged for another year. Located at 18506 142^nd Ave NE, Woodinville, the winery is only open to the public during release parties and special events. For more information, call (425) 398-7147 or visit www.vineandsun.com.

Follow Barons V Online

Website: www.baronsv.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/baronsv

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Media Contact: Ashley McLean

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Olive Crest Hosts 9th Annual “Grape Expectations” at LOT No. 3

Annual Wine Procurement Party Benefits Local Foster Children

BELLEVUE, Wash.—(September 22, 2010) Reserve a glass—or two— at Olive Crest’s “Grape Expectations” Wine Procurement Party on October 13. Olive Crest (www.olivecrest.org/pnw) offers attendees the opportunity to help the local foundation collect bottles for their upcoming auction while enjoying an evening filled with Northwest wines and delicious appetizers.

Held at LOT No. 3 in Bellevue, Olive Crest’s annual Wine Procurement Party, “Grape Expectations,” benefits local foster children. Each guest is asked to bring a donation of fine wine to be auctioned off at the Olive Crest “One Life at a Time” Gala Auction, to be held March 5, 2011 at the Westin Bellevue.

9th Annual Wine Procurement Party

Wednesday, October 13, 5 - 8 p.m.

· Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres from LOT No. 3 and wine tastings from local wineries.

· Entry fee: one bottle of fine wine per guest, valued at $50 - $100, as a donation for the March auction.

· Space is limited. RSVP by October 6, 2010 online or contact Toni Young, at toni-young@olivecrest.org or (425) 462-9268.

“Grape Expectations” was established 10 years ago to encourage wine donations for the annual dinner and auction, held annually in March. All proceeds from the “One Life at a Time” Gala Auction directly benefit Olive Crest’s mission of preventing child abuse, treating and educating at-risk children, and preserving the family.

Last year, the 100 bottles received at the party were auctioned off for $10,200, contributing to the total amount raised, $426,000. This year Olive Crest hopes to gather even more donations at “Grape Expectations.”

“The Wine Procurement Party is a great way for our supporters and wine enthusiasts alike to gear up for the annual dinner and auction in March,” says Toni Young, Special Event Manager for Olive Crest. “Last year, we were blown away by the amount of bottles we received. With the help of our wonderful volunteers and guests this year, we hope to raise even more bottles to be auctioned off for local foster kids.”

For those who cannot attend the event but would like to make a contribution, cash donations can be made online.

Since 1973, Olive Crest has transformed the lives of over 50,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk children and their families. We work tirelessly to meet the individual needs of kids in crisis by providing safe homes, counseling, and education for both youth and parents. Our many innovative programs reflect our conviction that strengthening the family is one of the most powerful ways to help heal children. With unwavering compassion, the Olive Crest family maintains a lifelong commitment to the youth and families we serve even after they have graduated from our programs. Olive Crest serves nearly 1,000 children and families each day throughout California, Nevada, and the Pacific Northwest. For information call 1-800-550-CHILD (2445) or visit www.olivecrest.org.

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Media Contact: Angela McConnell

Randall PR / (206) 624-5757

El Gaucho Seattle and The Big Picture Host “Sex and the City 2” Party

El Gaucho Seattle and The Big Picture Host “Sex and the City 2” Party

Tuesday, June 15 at 6 p.m.

SEATTLE, Wash.—(May 27, 2010)— “Carrie” those Manolo Blahniks to El Gaucho Seattle for a “Big” girls’ night out: dancing, appetizers and cocktails in the Pampas Room followed by a special screening of “Sex and the City 2” at The Big Picture.

WHO: El Gaucho Seattle

WHAT: “Sex and the City 2” Party

Tickets are $85 – includes two drinks and appetizers in Pampas Room; movie admission, one drink and popcorn at The Big Picture. Tickets are available at El Gaucho, (206) 728-1337.

6 p.m. – Dancing, appetizers and specialty cocktails in the swanky Pampas Room.

· A Glass of Moët Hennessy Champagne or four “Sex and the City”-inspired cocktails to choose from, all made with Skyy^® Infusions Vodka – Red Over Heels, Glamour Gal, Blonde Ambition and Park Avenue Princess (see below).

· Appetizers include signature fruit and cheese, veggie skewers, caprese skewers, Certified Angus Beef^® skewers, crab cakes, lobster on crostini, jumbo prawns, ahi on taro chips, and dessert sampler.

· Enter the raffle for a chance to win dinner for four at El Gaucho or a Certified Angus Beef^® gift basket. Bring a bag of clothing to donate for a complimentary raffle ticket or purchase them for $10 each. All raffle ticket proceeds to benefit Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission.

8 p.m. – Special screening of “Sex and the City 2” at The Big Picture.

· Another cocktail, bag of popcorn and admission to the 8:35 p.m. showing.

After the Show – Don’t let the Girls’ Night Out fun stop there; spend the night at the Inn at El Gaucho for the “Sex and the City” special price of $135. Call (206) 728-1133 for reservations.

WHERE: Pampas Room

2505 First Ave.

Seattle, WA 98121

(206) 728-1337

The Big Picture

WHEN: Tuesday, June 15 at 6 p.m.

El Gaucho^® is the Northwest's steakhouse legacy focused on elegant, old-school, tableside service for people celebrating their lives. The menu highlights 28-Day Dry-Aged Certified Angus Beef^® Prime steaks, cutting-edge fresh seafood selections from sustainable sources, and extensive wine and single malt Scotch lists. Offering intimate private dining and nightly live music, El Gaucho’s bar was recently named one of the “Best Places to Network” by Seattle Business, “Readers’ Choice for Best Steak” by Seattle Magazine, and has earned five Wine Spectator “Awards of Excellence” and three “Best of Awards of Excellence.” Located at 2505 First Ave., El Gaucho is open Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, call (206) 728-1337 or visit www.elgaucho.com.

Follow El Gaucho Online

Website: www.elgaucho.com

Twitter: @ElGauchoSteak

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Media Contact: Andrea Courtney

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El Gaucho “Sex and the City 2” Cocktails:

Red Over Heels

(Especially Louboutins…)

Triple sec, sour and simple syrup splashed together with Skyy® Infusions passion fruit vodka and strawberry purée, garnished with a fresh strawberry.

Blonde Ambition

(A dash of Samantha anyone?)

Skyy® Infusions passion fruit vodka, sour, St. Germain elderflower liqueur and Monin peach purée, garnished with a lime.

Glamour Gal

(Make a “Big” entrance)

Fresh mint and lemon combined with Skyy® Infusions citrus vodka, Caravella limoncello, lemonade and simple syrup, sweetened with a sugar rim.

Park Avenue Princess

(New York, New York!)

Skyy® Infusions citrus vodka, X-Rated Vodka, cranberry juice and simple syrup, garnished with a lime.