4th Annual Pure Mendocino® Organic Food and Wine Tasting Showcases Regional Bounty
Mendocino County chefs, organic wineries, and purveyors of organic and wild-crafted foods will gather on the vineyard patio of Parducci Wine Cellars for the Pure Mendocino Organic Food and Wine Tasting, Saturday, August 23rd, 4-7:30 p.m.
Pure Mendocino Organic Food and Wine Tasting
Saturday, August 23rd, 4-7:30 p.m.
The centerpiece event of the 4th Annual Pure Mendocino Celebration showcases sustainable food and wines from each of Mendocino County’s diverse growing regions. The evening includes cooking demonstrations, live entertainment with guitarist, Alec Fuhrman, and a silent auction featuring locally produced organic wines and one-of-a-kind indulgences. Tickets are $40 per person or $350 for ten tickets, ideal for businesses, associations, and gifting.
To purchase tickets download & print the Pure Mendocino 2008 Ticket Registration Form or call 800-449-6483.
Participating vendors hail from throughout Mendocino County. Coastal participants include certified organic Elk Creamery, Ocean Harvest Sea Vegetables, and award-winning Ravens’ vegetarian restaurant. The Philo Apple Farm and Handley Cellars represent the cool Anderson Valley corridor. Inland vendors include Patrona Bistro and Wine Bar from Ukiah, Potter Valley’s certified organic McFadden Farm and Vineyard, and fresh-from-the-farm Covelo Organics.
Event host, Parducci Wine Cellars, has participated in the Pure Mendocino Celebration since its inception four years ago. Owned in partnership by the grape-growing families of Tim and Tom Thornhill and Paul Dolan, Parducci is one of Mendocino County’s oldest wineries and the nation’s first carbon-neutral winery. "We encourage others to join us in our strong support of Pure Mendocino and the Cancer Resource Centers," said partner, Tim Thornhill, "The food and wine will be great and it's for a great cause, too."
Confirmed 2008 Wine Producers participating in Organic Food & Wine Tasting:
About the Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County
Established in 1995, CRCMC helps cancer patients, their families and caregivers with a full range of support services including assistance formulating care plans, advocacy for benefits, support groups, counseling, and transportation—all free of charge. In 2007, CRCMC founder Sara O’Donnell was honored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as one of 10 outstanding individuals from across America and Puerto Rico to receive the foundation’s 2007 Community Health Leadership Program Award. For more information please visit www.crcmendocino.org.
Contact:
Jez Anderson, Executive Administrative Assistant
Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County
800.449.6483
