More than 100 friends and guests attended “A Taste of Ramona Valley,” an evening of wine tasting presented by the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del Mar and five Ramona Valley Boutique Wineries.
     Scaredy Cat Ranch, Chuparosa Vineyards, Edwards Vienyard and Cellars, Kohill Winery and Woof ‘n Rose Winery each brought their estate grown, produced and bottled wines, that have yet to be commercially released. It was an opportunity for all to sample local wines from a region experiencing an exciting renaissance of an old tradition. Bob Rauch, Owner of the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del Mar, said the evening was a “home run,” and is looking for more opportunities to partner with local businesses to bring hotel guests and locals quality food and wines at a great price.
     Take a look at some snap-shots of the evening.

Scaredy Cat Ranch Winemakers, Becky and Joe Cullen, show off their Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo.

(from left) Laura Meuleman, Jan Meuleman, Aurora Kopp-Kohill, and Lindsey Meuleman had an enchanting evening.

Stanley Moskowitz and Bob Rauch, the ring leaders of the event, enjoy a glass together.

from Left: Pat Welty, Laura Meuleman, Jan Meuleman, Lindsey Meuleman and Joe Murray - Friends of Kohill Winery enjoy the fine wine, great company, and tasty appetizers.

Steve Kahle, wine maker/CEO of Woof 'n Rose Winery; Bob Rauch, Owner- GM of the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del Mar; and Joe Cullen, wine maker and CEO of Scaredy Cat Ranch Winery, were thrilled with the turn out.

Vibrant Wines to take stage at the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/Del Mar

SAN DIEGO, CA – Five Boutique Ramona Wineries will make their San Diego debut on April 22, 2009 at a Wine Tasting Event at the Hilton Garden Inn, San Diego/ Del Mar. This is event is a rare opportunity for San Diegans to sample new wines from a region experiencing an exciting renaissance of an old tradition – locally grown, quality hand-crafted wine and food.

Among the wineries to feature estate grown, produced and bottled wines are The Scaredy Cat Ranch, Chuparosa Vineyards, Edwards Vineyard and Cellars, Kohill Winery, and Woof ‘n Rose Winery. Advanced reservations are required for the event which starts at 6:30pm. This unique opportunity is an amazing deal at $15 per person. Call (858) 720-9500 for reservations.
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