GRAPES IN MY GLASS 2010

IF YOU ARE looking for a really fun getaway where you get to learn lots about wine, find new wines to love, eat great food and help raise funds for a good cause, the Russian River Valley's Grape to Glass on Aug. 20-22 is it.
Yes, tickets are kind of pricey, but that's because it's a first-class event. Brace yourself for spending about $350 per head for a long weekend of activities. The go to the web site and get the details http://www.rrvw.org/
or call 1.877.365.3836. Note that you will pay by the event; you get to pick the things that interest you most. Events include everything from bicycling and kayaking to winery tours and grape-picking.
If you want to know more about what the event is like, check out my blog entries from last year. I have attended this event a half-dozen times and I've yet to talk to a single person who regrets having spent the cash. Note that ticket prices go up on Aug. 10.