Wine Boot Camp ~ Napa Valley August 11, 2007

Napa Valley Wine Boot Camp(R) is an intensive, highly enjoyable one-day training program - the ultimate fantasy experience for wine lovers. Wine novices and experts experience firsthand the joys and frustrations of winemaking. Wine lovers work hands-on in the vineyard and the cellar under the tutelage of top winemakers and viticulturists. Wine workshops and tastings of outstanding wines are an integral part of the program.

Conducted by AFFAIRS of the VINE, Wine Boot Camp(R) is a challenge to the senses, awareness, and understanding of fine wines. Upon completion of basic training, recruits' marksmanship in the field of fine wines will be right on target.

Wine Boot Camp(R), an interactive experience can be attended by raw recruits and wine generals alike. This exclusive Affairs of the Vine Program is offered as an open course or can be tailored as a special event or team building experience.

The cost of WINE BOOT CAMP(R) includes all seminars and educational materials, lunch in the vineyard, dinner paired with appropriate wines, extensive wine tasting, a bottle of wine created by the recruit, transportation to all food and wine events, and an "I Survived Wine Boot Camp(R) " T-shirt.

Morning Mission Site: Gargiulo Vineyards
Gargiulo Vineyards, a small family winery committed to producing world-class, terroir-driven wine from two Oakville estate properties, Money Road Ranch and 575 OVX. This is one of the most beautiful vineyards anywhere in the world. The vineyard, is situated on the eastern side of Oakville; between Rudd and Screaming Eagle.

Afternoon Mission Site: Judds Hill
Judds Hill MicroCrush is an artisanal family winery that allows grape growers and wine enthusiasts from anywhere in the world to realize the dream of having their own wine made for them without having to own a winery. In their state-of-the-art licensed and bonded winery, they offer an all-inclusive winemaking service specializing in small lots, as little as one barrel.

About Affairs of the Vine:
Innovator of Wine Boot Camp(R), Affairs of the Vine specializes in interactive wine events. Experienced wine educators enthusiastically share their knowledge and love of wine through workshops and team building experiences that are educational, fun, and entertaining.

$475 per person + tax for full-day event incuding dinner and wine.

Official Website: http://www.winebootcamp.com