Winery Celebrates "California Wine Month"
with Enhanced Vistor Wine Tasting and Tour

Carmel Valley, Ca. - In honor of "California Wine Month", Chateau Julien Wine Estate in Carmel Valley has established a four week specialty tasting and tour schedule based upon themes presented by the Wine Institute's official campaign. Governor Schwarzenegger recently honored the California wine industry with a proclamation designating September 2006 as California Wine Month, acknowledging the contributions of the wine industry to the state and as an important recognition of the value of wine. In support of the program, Chateau Julien Wine Estate will incorporate the following events in the month long celebration.

California Wine Month 2006
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Week One: September 1st- 8th
Theme: a perfect visit to California Wine Country
Chateau Julien offers the only daily scheduled tour of a full operating winery in the region. Tours are complimentary.

Throughout the week,
- the Wine Estate will offer a complimentary Chateau Julien glass to all tour guests
- Only limited release Private Reserve wines will be poured on tour
- Barrel tastings will be offered during the tours, and hosted by the winemaker or owner when available

Week Two: September 9th - 15th
Theme: California Wine Families- The Next Generation
Chateau Julien Wine Estate is celebrating 25 years of wine production and hospitality in the upcoming year. It is family owned and operated, and was one of the first of ten wineries in the region

Throughout week two,
- Winery hosts will highlight the history of the region and the heritage of Chateau Julien Wine Estate's 25 years.
- Select vintages from the Wine Estate's library will be featured throughout the week, including vertical tastings of the winery's flagship Private Reserve and Estate Vineyard Merlot

Week Three: September 16th - 22nd
Theme: California wine country- food & cuisine

Throughout week three,
-assorted cheeses and seasonal fruit will complement the wines on tour
- Featured event: Harvest Wine Seminar on Friday, September 22nd, featuring a bountiful harvest of local produce and cuisine, family-style after crushing local Monterey county grapes. Grape crush: 7pm, Dinner: 8pm

Week Four: September 23rd - 30th
Sustainability
Chateau Julien maintains six acres of grapes grown on the Estate in Carmel Valley, with the remaining 240 acres grown in south Monterey County

Throughout week four, - tours of the Wine Estate will focus on the vineyard and educate tour guests on the sustainable practices of the industry

For more information on any of the above events, please contact the Wine Estate directly at (831)624-2600. Chateau Julien Wine Estate is located at 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, Ca 93923. For a complete listing of California Wine Month events, please visit the Wine Institute website at www.wineinstitute.org

Chateau Julien Wine Estate
8940 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, California 93923, USA

Contact: Kristin Horton
khorton@chateaujulien.com
(831) 624-2600