Napa, California
PRESS RELEASE

Contact: Brenda
Knight
DRAFT FINAL
707-319-4773

JV Wine and Spirits celebrates Black History Month



JV Wine and Spirits is overjoyed to welcome the Association of African
American Vintners as their featured wine tastings throughout Black
History month. Each Friday night in February, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00
p.m., there will be wine tasting and conversations with the African
American Vintners. The Association of African American Vintners is an
organization whose mission is to increase the quality of wine
communications to all.

Stephen Sterling is the current president of the organization and will
open on February 1, 2008 featuring wines from Esterlina Vineyards and
Winery. "Our goal for 2008 is to get the best kept secret out. There
are African American Vintners producing excellent wines".

Sommeliers Jon Sevigny and Meryll Cawn, from JV Wine and Spirits say
"We are honored to have the African American Vintners here during
Black History month. This is truly an educational opportunity for the
wine community".

The following is the schedule for Black History month and the featured
Vintners:

Friday, February 1, 2008 Esterlina Vineyard and Winery
Stephen Sterling
Friday, February 8, 2008 Sharp
Cellars Vance Sharp III
Friday, February 15, 2008 Running
Tigers Daniel Bryant
Friday, February 22, 2008 Vision
Cellars Mac MacDonald
Friday, February 29, 2008 Stover
Oaks Lou Garcia



Everyone is invited to meet and greet, try and buy the wines from the
African American Vintners. This will be an educational opportunity
you don't want to miss.
JV Wine and Spirits is located at 301 First St., Napa, CA 94559, at
the corner of First and Silverado Trail. For additional information,
contact Meryll Cawn at JV Wine and Spirits, 707-253-2624 or visit JV
Wine and Spirits website at www.jvwine.com. For information regarding
the Association of African American Vintners, contact Brenda Knight,
707-319-4773 or visit the Association's website at www.AAAVintners.org.



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Fifth Annual African American Wine Tasting Festival
Saturday, June 14th, 2008 - Napa Valley, California
Copia - American Center for Wine Food & The Arts
Celebrating Sommeliers, African American Women in Wine, Winemakers and
Winery Owners. Join California's leading African-American vintners,
growers and winemakers as they discuss their experiences in the
fascinating world of wine.