Michel-Schlumberger

is inviting the public to join in a behind-the-scenes harvest
tour that shows the inner workings of their artisan wine estate,
followed by a traditional harvest lunch table. Tickets are $35 per
person and includes a harvest tour, souvenir apron, and luncheon
with wines. Luncheons will be served : Mon-Fri Sept 15-19, Sept
22-26, and Sept 29-Oct 3 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reservations are
required, call 800-447-3060 x25 or lu***@mi****************.com
For more details visit www.michelschlumberger.com
The Wine Country Chapter of the American Business
Women’s Association
will host a vertical Merlot tasting on Sept. 24 at the George
Alexander House, 423 Matheson St., Healdsburg. The tasting begins
at 6:30 p.m. The highlight of the evening will be the introduction
of barrels #1 and #2 of the club’s own 2002 Alexander Valley
Merlot, winner of a Gold at the Orange County Fair 2003 Homewine
Competition, and a Silver at the California State Fair. The Cost is
$15 per person. Please RSVP to Holly at 433-1358, by Sept. 22.