Announcing the 2009 "Lodi ZinFest - Wine, Food, and Fun
at the Lake"
LODI,
Calif. - Dec. 17, 2008 - Lodi Wine Country announces
the 5th annual "Lodi ZinFest - Wine, Food, and Fun at the
Lake" on May 15-17, 2009. Celebrating
Lodi's heritage Zinfandel grape. ZinFest will showcase the wines
of California's premier wine destination, Lodi Wine Country.
Featured
Events:
Friday,
May 15, 2009
Vintners' Grille at the Lake from 6
p.m.-9 p.m. at Lodi Lake Park, 1301 W. Turner Rd.,
Lodi - Enjoy a glass of wine with local vintners as they share
a selection of Lodi's finest wines paired with delectable cuisine.
Tickets for the dinner are $75 per person.
Saturday,
May 16, 2009
ZinFest Wine Festival 12 noon to 6 p.m. at
Lodi Lake Park, 1301 W. Turner Rd., Lodi -
The
ZinFest Wine Festival will feature over 50 wineries pouring
award-winning Lodi wines, food from the region's best restaurants,
live music, plus a variety of activities throughout the day.
Noted wine specialists and chefs will offer something for everyone
at the ZinFest Wine & Cooking School. Festival visitors
will be able to create their own Zinfandel in the 'Blend Your
Own Wine' tent. Wine related arts, crafts, and specialty items
will be offered for sale, including locally grown artisan foods.
Wines poured at the festival will be available for purchase
at the ZinFest Wine Shoppe. Also available to the public is
the ZinFest commemorative Old Vine Zinfandel. Tickets are $35
in advance or $45 at the gate. Food and merchandise sold separately.
Sunday,
May 19, 2009
Winery Open Houses - The wineries of Lodi Wine
Country will be hosting open houses allowing festival attendees
to taste their complete line of wines, experience their warm
hospitality and take part in a variety of special activities.
For
more information on Lodi ZinFest or to purchase
tickets visit www.zinfest.com
or contact the Lodi Winegrape Commission at 209-367-4727.
Lodi
Winegrape Commission
Anna Goehring
anna@lodiwine.com
209-367-4727