The Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance invites you to join us in an exploration of the appellation at 2008 Open House Weekend. This year, we will be inviting you to join us at our wineries and vineyards to get an in-depth and close-up look at our unique growing region. The weekend will include Open Houses, a gala reception and morning vineyard walks for those who want to see the appellation from the ground up. Optional events (for an additional fee) include a Golf outing, Winegrower dinners and other special events hosted by Alliance members. Designated driver tickets to the weekend event are also available.

The two-day passport to the Sta. Rita Hills is $75 and includes:

• Access to Open Houses at participating wineries on Saturday, June 21st with a focus on the 2007 vintage and barrel samples
• A picnic box lunch created by Lafond Bistro
• Gala reception at the iconic Sanford & Benedict barn at day's end (4 - 6pm) on Saturday evening. The reception will feature the membership of the Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance pouring their latest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay releases, complemented by a selection of domestic and imported cheeses from The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills.
• Access to Open Houses at participating wineries on Sunday, June 22nd focusing on library wines and current releases.
• Morning vineyard walks (available on a first-come, first-served basis.)

http://www.staritahills.com/events.html