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Wendy Ward, Director, Preservation Napa Valley (PNV), a nonprofit, historic cultural resources preservation organization based in Napa, CA. Through advocacy and innovative, public education programs, Preservation Napa Valley is helping Napa County conserve many of its defining cultural resources, from architecture to agrarian landscapes. Barn Tour 2009 will be held on August 30, in partnership with the Napa County Farm Bureau celebrating Napa County's rich agricultural history, symbolized through its iconic barns. In addition to the Spring Mountain Vineyard barn, four other historic barns in or near the town of St. Helena are part of the afternoon event: the Varozza barn, Napa Valley Olive Oil barn, the Blue Stocking and the White Barn. Jennifer Garden is co-owner of the Blue Stocking Barn. A limited edition commemorative poster, designed by illustrator Mike Gray and produced by Jennifer Garden of Blue Stocking Press, will raise additional funds for PNV.
http://www.preservationnapavalley.org/

Spring Mountain Vineyard, in support of Preservation Napa Valley and the Napa County Farm Bureau, will open its 1886 'Parrott' barn on Sunday, August 30th from 1pm - 5:30pm as part of Barn Tour 2009. Ticket holders will drive to each barn at their leisure to see and feel the unique beauty and sense of place of these St. Helena landmarks. All of the barns date to the 19th century, yet are used today in a variety of ways- an artist's live-in studio, a family owned retail space and a winery museum of antique farming equipment, to name a few. Docents will supply the histories for each barn as attendees meander from field to old town to vineyard. After visiting four barns, attendees will gather at the illustrious White Barn on Sulphur Springs Road, where acoustic blue grass music, an exhibition of local art, noshes, nibbles and wine will provide ambiance for sharing the day's experience. A brief presentation will be made by Preservation Napa Valley director Wendy Ward about the history, importance and rehabilitation of Napa Valley barns. Valli Ferrell is Director of Public Relations for Spring Mountain Vineyard. Her husband, Tom Ferrell, has long been the winemaker.
http://www.springmtn.com/

Terry Wheatley is a 30-year wine career professional. She is the creator of Purple Cowboy wines.... and co-founder of Tough Enough to Wear Pink?, the professional rodeo and western community's initiative to fight breast cancer along with Wrangler® Western Wear, suppliers of the Tough Enough to Wear Pink? pink rodeo shirt. Terry, herself a breast cancer survivor, comes from a family of ranchers and professional rodeo cowboys. Purple Cowboy Tenacious Red is a Paso Robles blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Night Rider Merlot 2007 was just released and also promises to be so big, deep, and dark that it turns your teeth purple.
http://purplecowboy.com/

Tom Silberkleit of Wine House Press in Sonoma is the Publisher of The California Director of Fine Wineries which recently released the 4th edition focusing on destination wineries in Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino and the brand new Central Coast edition devoted to Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Paso Robles. With each edition update, Silberkleit aims to present wineries that standout due to their architecture, gardens, museum-quality art exhibits, gourmet experiences, wine tours and tastings, combined with exemplary wines. Find thoughtful ideas for holiday destinations and contact information for each wineries cited.
http://californiafinewineries.com/