Fourth Annual VINOLIVO Set for February 13th

Tickets On Sale November 21st for Sonoma Valley's Epicurean Event of the Year

Sonoma, Ca (November 17, 2008) Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance (SVVGA) will put tickets on sale Friday, November 21st for the Fourth Annual VINOLIVO, taking place Friday, February 13th from 7pm -10pm at event partner and host facility, Lodge at Sonoma (www.lodgeatsonoma.com for map/directions). VINOLIVO marks the grand finale of Sonoma Valley's three-month long Olive Festival, and celebrates the unparalleled "farm to table" bounty of California's oldest wine country. From artisan olive oils and wines to gourmet food products grown and produced locally, over 60 acclaimed wineries, restaurants and food purveyors will be on hand to showcase the agrarian diversity that has many calling Sonoma Valley "America's Gourmet Basket".

As with last year, exclusive Sonoma Valley wine, food and travel packages will be auctioned online before, during and after VINOLIVO. Bidding for these special lots begins Friday, December 19th and runs through Monday, February 15th at www.vinolivo.cmarket.com.

VINOLIVO highlights include:
· "Lounge Lovers" theme featuring sumptuous sampling stations, fun tasting bars and relaxed conversational seating.

· Sparkling Wine & Pommes Frites Bar

· Seductive Port and Chocolate Bar

· Sonoma Valley's award winning wines, presented personally by the growers and winemakers

· Culinary offerings from Sonoma Valley's finest restaurants, caterers and specialty food purveyors

· Local artisan olive oils and olive products

· Live music by "Ambient Acoustic World Music" artist Todd Boston

Tickets for this year's VINOLIVO are $65.00 per person in advance by 12am, February 13th, $75 at the door. Tickets include unlimited wine and food tasting and a commemorative wine glass. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.sonomavalleywine.com or call 707- 935-0803.

SVVGA Annual Events
Each year, the Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance partners with local wineries, growers, restaurants and hospitality providers to produce four signature events designed to raise awareness and appreciation for the beauty and bounty of Sonoma Valley. The events include: Holiday in the Vines, December 1st -31st; VINOLIVO, February 13th; Passport to Sonoma Valley May 16th -17th; and Sonoma Wine Country Weekend and Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction, September 5th -7th (Labor Day Weekend). For more on these events, visit www.sonomavalleywine.com or call 707-935-0803.

About SVVGA
The Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance (SVVGA) is a non-profit trade organization serving over 500 vintners, growers and associates who share a mission to promote awareness of Sonoma Valley's grapes, wine, terroir and history as the birthplace of the California wine industry. The Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Foundation (SVVGF) is a non-profit organization that has raised over $8,000,000 for local Sonoma Valley charities through the Sonoma Valley Wine Country Weekend and Harvest Wine Auction. To learn more about the SVVGA and SVVGF, visit www.sonomavalleywine.com or call 707-935-0803.