Festa Italiana - Wine Tasting Cruise - Angel Island Ferry

Bay Area Party Cruise: Angel Island Ferry

21 Main Street, Tiburon, CA 94920

Date: Sunday, 02 October 2011

Embarkation (Tiburon, CA): 7:00 PM / Depart: 7:30 PM

Debarkation (Tiburon, CA): 10:00 PM

Entertainment: Live Dance Music [ Doc Kraft & Company ]

Appetizers: Servino's Ristorante of Tiburon, CA

Special Guests - The Following Italian Wineries

w Ascheri w Bellussi w Pinino w San Luigi w Teresa Raiz

Price Per Person: $55.00 NOW - $65 AFTER 23rd September, and $75.00 At the door; all inclusive. BUY EARLY! Festa Italiana is going to be the biggest and best yet and tickets will sell out quickly. Your tickets must be purchased between now and MIDNIGHT September 23rd to get this discount and are based on availability. This offer will not be extended -- No Refunds.

This is a wine tasting experience paired with savory tastes… You’ll enjoy a treasure trove of fine Italian wines—and plenty of appetizers to compliment them. Great wines that are truly impressive and all against a backdrop of spectacular scenery and the landmarks of San Francisco Bay.

GREAT WINE! GREAT PEOPLE! GREAT FUN!

ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY -- SPACE IS LIMITED

Name (First / Last):

Telephone:

E-Mail:

*Number of Tickets

To Be Held In WILL-CALL...:

Early Bird-$55 /or

$65 Each AFTER 18 Sep 2011

At the door $75 Each

Online Reservations, or

Call: 415-830-1416

Tickets Are Limited

u Pinino:

Site: http://www.pinino.com/english/winery.htm

Pinino – Brunello Di Montalcino

Born from a Passion

Four friends - Two wines - One common Vision.

Pinino wine estate was founded in 1874 in the famous part of Montalcino, Montosoli and Pinino wines were always regarded as one of the best Brunellos in Montalcino. In 2003, the property was purchased by Andrea and Hannes Gamon of Austria together with Silvia and Max Hernandez of Spain with the vision to produce 1st class wines, derived from a common passion.

Pinino will be designed as a jewel in the crown of Tuscany. A place where people from all over the world will enjoy to stop for a wine tasting with Max, Silvia, Hannes and Andrea.

u San Luigi - Winemaker: Attiglio Pagli

Site: http://sanluigi.com/

A boutique winery nestled in the hills of Tuscany, Italy, a few kilometers west of the ancient hill town of Colle di Val d'Elsa. Blessed with a southwestern exposure, San Luigi produces 1,200-1,500 cases of award winning wines per year. The estate, also, produces high quality extra virgin olive oil and grappa.

u Vinicola Ascheri-Ascheri Vineyards:

Site: http://www.ascherivini.it/welcome_eng.lasso

In a world where wines are generally produced with the same grapes, the same technology, the same wood for ageing and above all the same consultants, our aim is to obtain a wine which is the expression of the vineyard it comes from, of the grapes it was made of, and above all of our own ideas.

We have created our vineyards focusing our attention on the most suitable selections in order to get the most of each vine which we match with less vigorous rootstocks.

We take care of our vineyards so that we can get the best yield in relation to the most diverse climatic conditions. In fact, we are well aware that it’s not just a matter of good or bad luck, but of ability, care and accurate work as well.

Website by Design Carte

GOLDEN GATE EVENTS

Tracy A. Brown

30 Reed Ranch Road, Tiburon, CA 94920

415-830-1416, E-Mail: Info@GoldenGateEvents.com

This page was last updated: October 1, 2011

u YOUR HOST:

Marchello Sarnacchiaro, Monte Bianco Imports Inc.

Vino Direct "Fine Wines of Italy"

Marcello has an extensive and tenured career in the wine industry. Born in Italy, wine has been in his blood from birth. Raised on the East Coast of the US, his early industry experience included marketing and administrative positions with Cordorniu and Joseph Victori Wine Imports, and in the position of East Coast Sales Manager with William Grant & Sons.

Italian wines are his expertise and passion, and he has promoted the wines of Italy with the Istituto Commercio Estero (Italian Trade Commission) since 1970. In addition he has worked with the Comité Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne (Champagne Trade Commission) to promote Champagne in the US. A natural at discovering the jewels of Italy , he was responsible for bringing the incredible wines of Bruno Giacosa to the US. While not easily convinced, Giacosa allowed him to import 200 cases in the early 70’s. Giacosa’s 1971 Barolo is considered to be one of the best Barolos ever made, and he is regarded as one of the top three producers of Barolo in the world. Now the US has enjoyed 37 years of his vintages, of which are still garnering top scores, including his 2000 vintage, which scored 100 points in Wine Spectator.

Marcello Sarnacchiaro

President

Monte Bianco Imports, Inc.

INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP #1: Fill out the above form, and click the grey "SUBMIT" button.

STEP #2: Click the "PayPal" button to place your payment for your ticket(s), or... click the above "LocalWineTasting.com" graphic

for payment & tickets.

Your reservation and payment has now been made if you have followed the above steps, and your tickets (PayPal Payments) will be held in your name(s) in "Will Call" for your embarkation of the Angel Island Ferry Sunday, 07 September 2008.

u Azienda Agricola Teresa Raiz:

Site: http://www.teresaraiz.it/en/thecompany

It was in 1971 that the history of Azienda Agricola Teresa Raiz began, in that magnificent heartland of white wines, Italy’s northest area of Friuli, astride the route that leads from the splendours of Venice to the majesty of the Dolomite mountains. With my oenology studies finished at Conegliano Veneto, I decided to give full vent to that passion which had excited me for years, the desire to produce premium wines, believing firmly as I did in the nobility of a profession that shaped and crafted wines and was able to accept the stimulating challenge that each year presents anew with the close of its harvest.

Azienda Agricola Teresa Raiz reached its 35th anniversary in 2005, and altered its ownership structure to comprise the entire family: my wife Paola and our two sons Alessandro and Riccardo. It has been precisely their invaluable contributions that make me view the future as even more exciting for us than the past.

Our wines are now appreciated and distributed in Belgium, England, Italy, the Philippines, Japan, Germany, the United States, and Switzerland: the most prestigious award for our tenacious commitment.

u Bellussi:

Site: http://www.Bellussi.com

The historic Company “Bellussi Spumanti” located in Valdobbiadene, in the heart of Prosecco D.O.C. zone, was taken over in 1993 from Martellozzo’s Family, which already had a big tradition in wine trade.

Under the leadership of the young son of Martellozzo’ family; Enrico, the Company took a new name; Bellussi Valdobbiadene, in order to emphasize the deep connection between the Maison and tradition of environment. The new name was important also to show to advantage the quality of Prosecco, which was produced from a native vine and so typical to be immediately distinguished in the large Italian wine production.

In 2005 Bellussi Valdobbiadene produced 1,300,000 bottles and its “carte du vin” has become wider and richer. It presents 3 product lines: Bellussi Line (6 kinds of Spumante, of which 4 different types of Prosecco and 3 Frizzante); Belcanto Line (Valdobbiadene D.O.C. Extra Dry, Valdobbiadene D.O.C. Superior of Cartizze, Millesimato Dry, Cuvée Rosé Brut and Cuvée Brut) and Grappa” Line.

Belcanto Line is the result of a careful research made by Bellussi wine expert, Mr Francesco Adami, who is responsible for whole production. Thanks to the work of Venetian artist and designer, Mr Enzo Mion, all bottles have a peculiar and unique style.

In 2005 during the National Wine Competition “Spumanti d’Italia”, Belcanto Millesimato Dry gained the “Nastro d’Argento”; absolute first prize in Charmat category.

In 1996, Enrico Martellozzo, man of great learning, not only about wine, instituted “Bellussi Valdobbiadene Award” which is reserved to winners of International Singer Competition “ Toti Dal Monte”. In 1999, this Award was deeply appreciated from the prestigious “Guggenheim Award – Company & Culture”.

Download: Flyer - Festa Italiana (Word)

PAYPAL-Early Bird Special *$55:

*Through Midnight of the 23rd of September 2011

Marcello served as a Chapter Chairman of the American Wine Society from 1970-75. Sarnacchiaro owns and operates Monte Bianco imports, an Italian wine import company based in San Francisco. The Quarterly Review of Wines has named him “one of the abler wine people in the industry. He has a way with wines. He knows them, has a feel for them.”

A genuine professional with a love for wine, he truly enjoys educating and sharing his knowledge with others and promoting it as part of “La Dolce Vita”. As he says, “Wine’s alive, it’s a food, it’s like all the beautiful things I know”.

PAYPAL-Tickets *$65:

*AFTER the 23rd September 2011

Disclaimer: Prices and Schedule subject to change without notice -- This scheduled voyage as published herein may be amended; port of embarkation/disembarkation, as well as the price of the Cruise, and any activities, shore excursions, tours, or shoreside facilities related to or offered during the Cruise -- NO REFUNDS.