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            <p><strong style="font-weight:bold;font-size:13px;">News:</strong></p>

            <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold;font-size:12px;">Tasting Room</span><br />
            It looks to be a promising year in 2008 as it has begun with much needed rainfall; in fact it is blowing a gale and raining outside as I type this. We are all excited to put our new ideas for events into effect, and to release our new wines. The tasting room is still cozy as ever and has been updated with some new artwork and locally produced merchandise. Andy Needles' rustic woodwork has proven quite popular; we now carry a broad array of his hand-crafted works ranging from entryway tables to platters to stunning benches and rocking chairs. All of his work is created from felled wood, so not only does it look good, it is good for the environment. Rapidly gaining a reputation is the stylish and functional line of La Chamba cookware. Randy Augsburger's iron fish mobiles continue to impress and they have gone off to homes from California to Florida. Every piece that leaves our tasting room takes with it a story and a personal connection to our local artisans. But since words can't really do the tasting room justice, you'll have to stop by and take a gander yourself!</p>
            
            <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold;font-size:12px;">Garden</span><br />
            Here at the Lone Madrone nursery we are busy preparing for the onset of spring. In continuing our commitment to growing and selling organic herbs, we plan to offer a superior product: a plant that is ready to take off and thrive in your garden, not one that is pumped up on chemicals and grown in an unrealistic environment. We will continue to offer culinary herbs while expanding our selection of ornamental herbs, California native herbs, and culinary edible flowers, plants that are both useful and decorative.</p>
            
            <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold;font-size:12px;">A Few Words from Neil and Jackie</span><br /><br />
                <strong>What does Neil have to say for himself...</strong><br /><br />
                For me, the people I work with are the critical factor of this whole process, indeed of life itself. We all know, of course, that where a grape is grown and how it is farmed are the two most important factors in the end quality of the wine. Great, but what the hell good does all that do if I can't stand the sight of the bloke who grew it, let alone sit down to a table and enjoy a meal with him and said wine? So, liking these people is key. The same goes for the folks who work at the tasting room and nursery at Lone Madrone: they may be a little odd and on occasion difficult ( but then so am I!), but I enjoy them, every one, and I appreciate that fact every time I walk through that door, it is indeed my pleasure.<br /><br />
                <strong>New Vineyards</strong><br /><br />
                It was the first harvest for us in 2007 from the Dawson Creek Vineyards. Dawson Creek Vineyards are owned by Ron and Sheila Dawson, hence the name, I suppose. I have been after a bit of Albari&ntilde;o for some time, and I'll tell you, it is not easy to find. Those who have it, and they know who they are, won't let it go. So when I discovered this vineyard and was offered the opportunity to buy the dri&ntilde;o, I jumped at the chance, of course. As if that was not enough there was also Grenache Blanc available – another slippery customer – I'll take that too. There is not much of either varietal, but the resulting wines have exceeded my expectations for a first vintage. Both wines are showing great balance with strong acidity coupled with beautiful fruit and a rare elegance. These wines will be a great addition to our white wine lineup. Both are ideal food wines.<br /><br />
                <strong>The Heatons..Will's Hill Vineyard 2007</strong><br /><br />
                Neil and Ginny Heaton planted this vineyard on their stunning family ranch located in the hills of west Paso Robles. It is planted in the traditional head-pruned style, completely dry-farmed and done so organically – JUST HOW I LIKE 'EM!!! There are 247 Viognier vines – the only white planted in those hills. These lonely whities have produced one barrel of delicious wine (and I am not generally a Viognier fan.) The rest of Will's Hill and some of his flats as well, are planted with Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Grenache Noir. All of which show incredible promise. They are, at this moment, all blended as one and resting in an undisclosed location where they will stay until they are good and ready to come out and play.<br /><br />
                <strong>David Bailey ... 2006</strong><br /><br />
                David Bailey planted this vineyard on the old family property on Peachy Canyon Road. This is a head-pruned, dry-farmed vineyard that is certified organic, along with his walnuts. This wine is 100% Zin – old time Paso baby!  Yeahh.  It is all that you might expect and then just a wee bit extra. As yet unnamed; soon to be bottled, get ready for it.<br /><br />
                <strong>The Von Dog</strong><br /><br />
                In July we will bottle a wine in honor of my good friend and Lone Madrone partner, Mr. Tom Vaughan. Tom passed away in 2007, not good! This wine is a blend that Tom and I were planning on blending together, but he didn't stick around long enough to do it. The wine is blended and in barrel. I promise you it will be a stunning bottle for many years. A blend of Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah it will be named The Von Dog. I believe it is all that Tom loved in a wine. I am proud to have been Tom's friend; this is my lasting tribute to him.<br /><br />
                <strong>Missing Person</strong><br /><br />
                We do and will miss Maureen Herrera, Lone Madrone General Manager, who left us to pursue another business venture. Maureen was instrumental in setting up our tasting room and nursery when we first opened in 2006. Jackie and I speak for all of us at Lone Madrone when we say we loved working with her and being around her; each of us was shocked and much saddened to see her leave. There will always be a place for Mo at Lone Madrone.  We wish her great success in her new endeavor and hope it brings her and her family happiness.  Cheers Mo...<br /><br />
                <strong>Overall</strong><br /><br />
                Well when all is said and done the year has been good, though stamped with the passing of Tom. I am still here and moderately fit, I get to work with some of the best vineyards in Paso, the greatest group of friends, and my business partner is my sister. Bristol Rovers have made it the ¼ finals of the FA Cup (Soccer's version of the Superbowl for those of you unfortunate enough not to follow soccer!) I get to eat, drink and be merry with you lot. As an old friend of mine used to say "life can be good if you let it."  Cheers, Neil<br /><br />
                <strong>Jackie's 2 Cents</strong><br /><br />
                2007 was a very busy and productive year at Lone Madrone and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our supporters for making that possible.<br /><br />
                We are all devastated by the death of our friend and partner, Tom Vaughan. Tom was the most generous, kind, fun loving man one could ever hope to meet. His wonderful sense of humor and love of life is greatly missed by all of us here. As a tribute to Tom we plan to donate 10% of the proceeds from the sale of 'The Von Dog' to the Boys and Girls Club of Paso Robles. Tom was a long time supporter of this cause and this donation will be made in his name. We are sad that Tom will not be here to share a bottle (or 3!) with us. Cheers Tom, we miss you.<br /><br />
                We are looking forward to 2008 being a great year; we have many plans, new varietals and fun events to share throughout the year. In February we will introduce our Wine Maker Private Tastings. These will take place from 9.30 -10.30 a.m. in the tasting room, one Saturday morning per month. These tastings will provide and insightful and educational opportunity for small groups to taste through the Lone Madrone wines with winemaker Neil Collins. The cost will be $25.00/person or $15/person for wine club members. For reservations please contact Jackie by e-mail – <a href="mailto:Jackie@lonemadrone.com">Jackie@lonemadrone.com</a> call at 805-238-0845.<br /><br />
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<!--            <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Wine Club</span><br />
            The fall wine-club shipment is scheduled to go out October 15th Will-call shipments will be available for pick-up in the tasting room starting on Thursday, October 18th (All you out of the area will-callers can start planning your trips to Paso!) Harvest weekend is an exciting and beautiful time to visit Paso Robles. We hope to see you then.</p>

            <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Wines</span><br />
            We have some new releases for summer/fall that are now available for purchase online and in the tasting room. Check out the Wine Shop page for details and ordering.  </p>

            <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tasting Room</span><br />
            We now carry La Chamba Columbian Cookware, an earthy, hand-made, fair trade federation product. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.lavidaverde.com/Chamba/chamba.htm">http://www.lavidaverde.com/Chamba/chamba.htm</a></p>

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            <p><strong style="font-weight:bold;font-size:13px;padding-top:15px;">Upcoming Events for 2008:</strong></p>
            
            <p style="text-align:center;">For more information or to make reservations for any of the following events <br />please contact Jackie. <a href="mailto:Jackie@lonemadrone.com">Jackie@lonemadrone.com</a>  -  (805)238-0845</p>

            <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold; font-size:12px;">MARCH 14 – 16</span><br /><br />
                <strong>Zinfest Weekend</strong> - a fun filled weekend at Lone Madrone. We will be showcasing our new Westside Zins.<br /><br />
                <strong>Friday Night March 14</strong> -  Join Neil and Jackie at Papillon Bistro in Los Osos for an exquisite evening of gourmet food, artisan wines (including our new Zin Releases), and most importantly – great friends.  Chef Jensen Lorenzen, known for his inspired French-American cuisine, and his partner Grace Wingett, who was recently recognized for her wine recommendations by the Wine Spectator, will be hosting the dinner. <br />
                Get your reservations soon this is a very popular event.<br />
                Cost: $100 per person (includes tax and tip)<br /><br />
                <strong>Saturday March 15</strong><br />
                We will be serving "Beefandel" for lunch all day at the tasting room. This is our version of Beef Bourguignonne made, of course, with our famous Barfandel. The Beefandel will be served with fresh bread by Ciro Pascuito. This hearty meal will get you through a long tasting day and will cost only $10/person.<br /><br />
                <strong>WINE CLUB SHIPMENT - WE WILL BE SHIPPING AT THE BEGINNING OF MAY</strong><br /><br />
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            <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold; font-size:12px;">MAY 16 - 18</span><br /><br />
                <strong>Winefest Weekend</strong><br /><br />
                <strong>Friday May 16</strong>  - 	We will be joining with Level 4 in Paso Robles to present an exceptional wine dinner in their eclectic basement setting. For those of you who have not made it there yet it is well worth the visit. You can learn more about them on their website <a href="http://www.level4speakeasy.com/">www.level4speakeasy.com</a>. We are still in the planning stages of the menu but will be sure to let you know in plenty of time to make reservations.<br /><br />
                <strong>Saturday and Sunday May 17 - 18</strong><br />
                We will be presenting gourmet food for you to enjoy in our gardens on both of these days. The weather should be perfect for a picnic in the shade and a chilled bottle of wine.<br /><br />
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            <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold; font-size:12px;">AUGUST 16 & 17</span><br /><br />
                <strong>Basil Festival</strong><br /><br />
                <strong>SATURDAY AUGUST 16</strong><br />
                Join us for our 2nd annual Basil Festival. We will be starting at noon on Saturday and celebrating through 'til 8.00 p.m. This year's festival will benefit KCBX and The Girls and Boys Club of America (Paso Robles Chapter).<br /><br />
                Some of the events will be: 
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                    <li>Pesto Contest – Prizes for best in class (proceeds to KCBX/BOYS & GIRLS CLUB)</li>
                    <li>Raffle (proceeds to KCBX/BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB)</li>
                    <li>Many of our Artist and Vendors with extensive collections of their creations</li>
                    <li>(all vendors will be donating 10% of their earnings for the day to KCBX/BOYS & GIRLS CLUB)</li>
                    <li>Ras Danny Reggae All-Stars Band  4 – 8 p.m.</li>
                    <li>Firestone Basil Beer (Proceeds donated to KCBX/GIRLS AND BOYS CLUB)</li>
                    <li>Basil Ice Cream</li>
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            <p>There will be a $5 admission fee on Saturday. This will be donated to our charitable causes directly.</p>

            <p><strong>SUNDAY AUGUST 17</strong><br />
                Sunday is our family day at Basil Festival this year. We will kick off with a treasure hunt at 10.30 a.m. with fun prizes.
                At 11.30 p.m. we will be serving Green Eggs and Ham in the herb garden (price to be announced). 
                There will be other fun games such as sack races, egg and spoon race and more for the whole family to enjoy. But don't worry you can have a go even if you don't have a family yet!
                We will have a garden section open for children to learn how to pot their own plant.<br /><br />
                This festival was a tremendous success last year and we hope to improve on that in 2008.
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            <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold; font-size:12px;">HARVEST DINNER</span><br /><br />
            <strong>SATURDAY OCTOBER 17</strong><br />
            We will be having a winery dinner, presented by Chef Jeff Scott, either in our garden or in the tasting room depending on the weather. The menu and cost will be available by the end of August. This was a hugely successful dinner last year so book early!</p>

            <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold; font-size:12px;">CHRISTMAS SHOPPING OPEN HOUSE</span><br /><br />
            <strong>SUNDAY DECEMBER 7 – all day long!</strong><br />
            Join us for some Christmas Cheer and 10% off everything in the tasting room. A great chance to do some of your Christmas shopping while relaxing and having fun.</p>

            <p><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-weight:bold; font-size:12px;">CHRISTMAS DINNER AT LONE MADRONE</span><br /><br />
            <strong>SATURDAY DECEMBER 13</strong><br />
            This is our favorite event of the year. We get to dress up, decorate the tasting room with Christmas Cheer, eat fabulous food and celebrate, celebrate, celebrate. – Oh and the wines are not too shabby either!!!<br /><br />
            Chef Jeff Scott will be preparing this meal for us and the menu will be available later in the year.<br /><br />
            
            If anyone is interested in hosting their staff or family Christmas Party at the tasting room give Jackie a call or e-mail. It is the perfect, intimate setting for parties of up to 40.</p>

            <p>Come visit us, our tasting room is located just 2.6 miles from Hwy 101 at 2485 Hwy 46 west, Paso Robles. To reach the tasting room and herb farm, call (805) 238-0845. The tasting room and herb farm are open daily from 10:30am - 5pm.</p>
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