J VINEYARDS & WINERY CERTIFIED AS A “GREEN WINERY” BY THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM

J VINEYARDS & WINERY CERTIFIED AS A “GREEN WINERY” BY THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM

WINERY ALSO ACHIEVES CARBON NEUTRALITY IN ENERGY USE

HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA — (February 15, 2010) — J Vineyards & Winery, the privately-owned and independently-operated Sonoma County sparkling and varietal wine producer, has been certified as a “Green Winery” by the San Francisco Bay Area Green Business Program.

The winery was awarded its certification and applauded for its environmental efforts at an official ceremony with the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on February 2. Last month PG&E certified that the winery made its energy use “carbon neutral.”

Founded in 1986 by Judy Jordan, J Vineyards & Winery has been producing widely-acclaimed sparkling wines from its estates and growers in the Russian River Valley. The winery recently expanded its terroir-driven estate varietal wine program to include Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

“We implemented these environmental practices in a continued effort to be better stewards of the land and to respond to our consumers’ demands for environmental responsibility,” said Founder and President Judy Jordan. “Reducing, reusing and recycling is not just a slogan to make us feel better, these efforts are the keys to a more sustainable future.”

The San Francisco Bay Area Green Business Program is a partnership of government agencies and utilities created to help local businesses meet higher environmental standards and comply with environmental regulations. This process encourages businesses to conserve resources, prevent pollution, minimize waste, and reduce their carbon footprint. For more information, go to www.greenbiz.ca.gov.

J Vineyards & Winery is located at 11447 Old Redwood Highway. For more information call (707) 431-3646 or go to www.jwine.com.

J VINEYARDS & WINERY HOSTS REDWOOD HILL GOAT CHEESE DEMONSTRATION & TASTING - SET FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010—NOON TO 4 P.M.

J VINEYARDS & WINERY HOSTS REDWOOD HILL GOAT CHEESE DEMONSTRATION & TASTING

SET FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010—NOON TO 4 P.M.

HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA— David Bice of Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, the award-winning Sebastopol-based goat cheese dairy, will present three cheeses at the J Vineyards & Winery Visitor Center on Saturday, March 27.

Open to the public, the cheese demonstration is complimentary with a $20 J Signature Bar Tasting. Tastings at the Signature Bar include five wines chosen from J’s portfolio of sparkling and varietal wines. Reservations are not required. (The Signature Bar Tasting is complimentary for J Wine Club members.)

For over 40 years, the internationally renowned Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery has consistently won gold medals for its organic goat milk and cheeses, and is an active participant in the Slow Food Movement.


In a separate area adjacent to the Signature Bar Tasting, wine and food lovers can luxuriate in the famed J Bubble Room. The Bubble Room features a three-part seasonal food and wine experience.

J Executive Chef Mark E. Caldwell prepares a memorable Wine Country tasting menu designed to highlight the terroir of each of the six featured wines. The tasting fee for the Bubble Room food and wine experience is $60 per person and reservations are required. (The Bubble Room tasting is $45 for Wine Club members.)

Visit J Vineyards & Winery

A visit to the J Vineyards & Winery “Signature Bar” and “Bubble Room” is a must for anyone heading to Sonoma County and the Russian River Valley. J’s two tasting salons at the Visitor Center are the perfect hip locations to sample current vintages and catch up on the latest winery news and information. The Visitor Center is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 
J Vineyards & Winery is located at 11447 Old Redwood Highway in Healdsburg. For more information, or to become a member of the J Wine Club, please call (707) 431-3646 or go to www.jwine.com.

J VINEYARDS & WINERY TO BECOME EXCLUSIVE SPARKLING WINE SPONSOR OF WELLS FARGO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

50 Mark West Springs Road Santa Rosa California 95403
Box Office: 707-546-3600

For Immediate Release November 10, 2009
Media Contact:
Kristi Buffo, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts - 707-527-7006
George Rose, J Vineyards & Winery - 707- 431-5233

J VINEYARDS & WINERY TO BECOME EXCLUSIVE SPARKLING WINE SPONSOR OF WELLS FARGO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Santa Rosa, CA (November 10, 2009)—J Vineyards & Winery located in Healdsburg, California in the heart of Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley is joining Santa Rosa’s community non-profit arts center, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts as its exclusive sparkling wine sponsor. Beginning November 16 with the performance of Champions of the Dance, J’s Méthode Champenoise Cuvée 20 Brut Non-Vintage will be available at all performances, events, and annual fundraising activities. Proceeds from the one-year exclusive partnership, which includes financial and in-kind donation, will benefit the Center’s arts and education programs, including its Education Through the Arts program serving 30,000 students annually.

Founded in 1981, the non-profit Wells Fargo Center for the Arts hosts an impressive 1,000 events with 500,000 patrons and visitors annually. “Their consistent messaging is to enrich, educate and entertain members of this community,” says J Founder & President Judy Jordan. “And I am delighted to share this ambitious vision with Wells Fargo Center for the Arts.”

“We’re excited to offer our patrons the added opportunity to enjoy J’s signature sparkling wine at our performances and events,” says Rick Nowlin, the Arts Center’s executive director, “and, grateful for the generosity of J Vineyards and Winery. Our mission and our programs rely on contributions such as this—enabling us to present world-class performances and education programs serving children and families, and nurture the arts in our community by providing a home for six local performing arts companies.”

Judy Jordan recognizes J Vineyards & Winery’s sponsorship with Wells Fargo Center for the Arts as “the latest in great pairings.” “At J Vineyards & Winery we are committed to providing wines of unparalleled quality and to creating an experience that enhances the lives of our guests,” says Jordan. “Our core values embrace a strong sense of community and we are hopeful J’s sponsorship will promote art, the North Bay community and all the wonderful citizens in this county.”

About J Vineyards & Winery
Founded in 1986 by Judy Jordan, J Vineyards & Winery produces site-specific, cool climate and Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, as well as the highly lauded J Sparkling Wines. J’s Healdsburg Visitor Center has elegantly showcased sparkling and varietal wines with artisanal food pairings since its opening in 1999. The sophisticated contemporary setting offers wine tastings at the signature bar or table service in the private tasting salon…..The Bubble Room.

About Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
A non-profit community arts center, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts is home to world-class performances, nationally recognized education programs, contemporary sculpture, and many popular events. The Arts Center is located in the heart of the Sonoma wine country and ranked among California’s top performing arts presenters. Together with its resident companies, the Center presents more than 100 performances each year in music, dance, theater, renowned speakers, and comedy; and education programs serving 30,000 children and adults annually. Owned and operated by the Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation, the Center relies on charitable community donations to achieve its mission—to enrich, educate, and entertain.