Now that the effects of turkey and canberries are beginning to subside, it's time to think about perfect gifts. What do you get for someone who has everything? Why, you get him or her a personally inscribed book that reflects one of the most interesting things about the wine country: wine. All your needs can be filled in one evening while you enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres. You get to give unto others as you treat yourself. Randall Grahm, the zany proprietor of Bonny Doon and the master satirist behind such works as Born to Rhone and The Love Song of J. Alfred Rootstock, and the author of the just released Been Doon So Long (UC Press, 2009), will be there in the flesh, spewing wisdom and wicked bon mots. Steve Heimoff, West Coast Editor of Wine Enthusiast will be ready to answer your questions and sign his two books, among the best recent books on wine: A Wine Journey Along the Russian River (UC Press, 2005) and New Classic Winemakers of California (UC Press, 2008). Vivienne Sosnowski, former editor of the San Francisco Examiner, author of When the Rivers Ran Red, will be there to go into this stirring tale of struggle and overcoming adversity on the North Coast during Prohibition.
This is quite a trio of wine writers, who can personally inscribe their books to everyone on your gift list. But, wait, that's not all. There will also be hundreds of used and rare books on wine, books donated to the wine library, books that duplicate what we already have, but may be new to you. These will be on sale at bargain prices. We will be pouring wines by Bonny Doon, Foppiano, Pasterick and Seghesio, as well as a special donation of Dehlinger wines from an anonymous donor. Now this is a fund-raiser for the wine library, so we have to charge for it, but it's only $10 for members and $15 for the public, and all attendees get a coupon good for $5 off any new book purchased that evening. The food will be prepared by members of the Sonoma County Culinary Guild.
Please reserve now to assure a spot: 707-431-7663
Posted by Shonnie Brown for Bo Simons
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