The Duke has circled the following dates on his busy social calendar. Be sure to mark yours, too.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 - The Duke's annual Central Coast Futures Tasting will feature guests Jim Clendenen, Bob Lindquist, Frank Ostini, Gray Hartley and Doug Margerum and their respective wines. It might sound like we are "preaching to the choir," but you don't want to miss this event! This may be the only chance you will have to taste these wines on future in Southern California this year! More details out next week.

Thursday, April 23, 2009 - The Duke's annual seminar featuring the fabulous wines of Maison Joseph Drouhin and Domaine Drouhin - Oregon. Laurent Drouhin, MJD's Marketing Director and grandson of their founder, is scheduled to join our merry band and lead us through the tasting. More details and invitations will be issued next month.

Thursday, May 7, 2009 - The Valley Cultural Center's annual Food, Wine and Micro-brew Festival with the Duke once again in the co-pilot position. Over 1,000 connoisseurs from all over the Valley will gather to experience the ultimate in dining indulgence from local restaurants, wineries, and microbreweries. Another event that is not to be missed!

We will keep you posted on each of these events as more details become available.