FRIDAY:
Enjoy a V.I.P. reception as you check in, then off to SATURDAY:
the “Wine & Dine OUT Winemaker Dinners” at the historic Sonoma Plaza, as some of the regions top chefs regale you with their craft, with wine pairings from local vintners. Then off to Seastiani Winery for an intimate drag
evening with Russian Opera Diva Katya Smirnoff- Skyy as she pierces the night with her amazing voice and wit. Look out Frederica von Stade, there’s a new diva in town!
SUNDAY: Tour well-known wineries; Gloria Ferrer & Nichol-
son Ranch Winery, Deerfield Ranch Winery, Enkidu, Muscardini Cellars & Loxton Winery then step off the beaten path and see Audelssa Winery & B.WISE Vineyards. The evening festivities continue with the “Twilight
Tea Dance” where you can burn off some of that alcohol and enjoy a live performance by LGBT record- ing artist, No Angel, performing her top 10 dance single, “Shy Girl.” With a little more wine, if you were concerned about running dry… If that wasn’t enough, the night continues at the El Dorado Hotel,with an “Apres-T” After Party!
They call this the “day of recovery” which should SOME OF THE
give you a bit of a clue how the weekend has pro- gressed so far… officially called “The Big Gay Wine Auction and Recovery Brunch,” this takes place at the renown culinary institute, Ramekin’s Culinary School and Inn (written about and reviewed between these pages I might add). This farewell brunch is a fundrais- er for Face To Face, Sonoma County AIDS Network, so drink your champagne and whip out that paddle and do your worst—to that pocketbook. This is one weekend getaway that should not be missed, it’s a chance to tour some of the most beauti- ful countryside with all your friends. If you don’t have any you want to bring with, you will meet new ones! Eating fantastic food, learn A LOT as you sample and taste world-class wines, and remember my dears to spit—or Oy-Vey, the headache you will have! The place of choice to stay is The Flamingo Resort
HIGHLIGHTS:
& Spa which is offering special rates for Gay Wine Weekend Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 17 starting at around $169. For more information or to make reservations, call 707.545.8530 or visit
flamingoresort.com.
For all things relating to Gay Wine Weekend, visit
outinthevineyard.com and by all means have a glass for me!
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