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Wine Country Network will offer all respondents free admission to the Denver International Wine Festival Trade Tasting on November 1, 2008 as well a chance to wine two round trip tickets from Denver to Europe on Lufthansa Airlines. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: The 4th Annual Denver International Wine Festival will be held October 29 to November 1, 2008
Media Contacts: WINE COUNTRY NETWORK AND PUEBLO BONITO OCEANFRONT RESORTS & SPAS PRESENT FIRST-EVER CABO SAN LUCAS INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL JANUARY 16-19, 2008 DENVER, July 16, 2007, Wine Country Network, a multi-platform media & event management company targeting culinary tourists, has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Pueblo Bonito Oceanfront Resorts & Spas to produce an annual International Wine & Cuisine Festival at three Pueblo Bonito resorts in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Located at the tip of Mexico’s 1,000-mile long Baja California peninsula, and just a short flight from most U.S. international airports, Cabo San Lucas offers a perfect combination of warm, balmy weather, a wealth of outdoor activities, and spectacular scenery, creating the perfect tropical location for hosting this exciting new event. The four-day 2008 Cabo San Lucas International Wine Festival, to be held January 16-19 at Pueblo Bonito's Pacifica, Sunset Beach, and Rose Resorts, will feature a welcome reception, six educational seminars, guided-tastings of limited release wines, mixology lessons, cooking demonstrations, a Wines of Mexico Grand Buffet & Tasting and a Grand Tasting of International Wines. In addition, participating vintners will host optional "Vintners’ Wine Pairing Dinners" at Pueblo Bonito's fine dinning restaurants. Festival Resort Rates: Pueblo Bonito Oceanfront Resorts & Spas is offering a special four to seven day resort package for festival attendees, from $255 per night, double occupancy. Beyond aesthetic beauty and spacious suites, guests of Pueblo Bonito are lavished with incredible cuisine at a choice of fine restaurants, impeccable service, a wide variety of activities, spa and fitness facilities, whale watching and an endless amount of unabashed pampering. Ticket Holder Bonus: All ticket purchases include a one-year subscription to Cost Of A Four-Day Festival Pass: $275 per person (to 11/01/07); $350 per person (after 11/01/07) *Event is limited to 450 guests.For detailed information about the Cabo San Lucas International Wine Festival, please visit www.cabowinefest.com or call 303-664-5700. Official Press Release Introducing Travel, Wine and Cuisine Radio Show Wine Country Network, Inc., announced that it has partnered with twelve-year travel industry veteran Joann Thompson to launch a new multi-media radio brand called Travel, Wine & Cuisine. The show will debut on Sunday February 18, 2006, at 8:30AM in Denver on ESPN Radio 1600 AM. It will also be Podcasted on Apple iTunes and will be available by “free” subscription. The producers have plans to syndicate the show nationally in the fall of 2007. Travel, Wine & Cuisine is dedicated to providing valuable inside information for increasing enjoyment of luxury travel, great wine and culinary delights. Every show will feature “live” interviews with travel experts, tourism boards, travel photographers, winemakers & proprietors, restaurateurs, celebrity chefs and cook book authors. Produced with a global perspective, the show’s slogan is “Live Life to The Fullest!” The show’s Broadcast Host, Christopher Davies is no stranger to the radio waves. As CEO and Co-Founder of Wine Country Network, publisher of Wine Country International® magazine and the producers of The Denver International Wine Festival, Davies has been a frequent guest on radio and television shows. In 2006, he also co-hosted the nationally broadcast weekly radio show “America’s Dining and Travel Guide” on Business Talk Radio Network.Co-host and partner Joann Thompson is a twelve-year travel industry veteran. She is currently Vice President of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). Thompson is the President of Cooking Up Travel, a full service travel agency that provides custom travel packages, cruises, incentive groups, and non-profit fund raising events. For details and schedule visit the show website: www.travelwinecuisine.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DENVER MAYOR HICKENLOOPER PROCLAIMS "DENVER WINE WEEK" OCTOBER 30 TO NOVEMBER 5, 2006 "Denver Wine Week" runs from October 30 to November 5, 2006. The week coincides with the second annual Denver International Wine Festival, which will be held on November 2 and 4, 2006 at The Mile High Station, Denver. The festival will feature "The Taste of Elegance" food & wine chef competition, celebrity hosts, educational seminars and the "DIWF Grand Tasting" of more than 350 premium wines from 17 countries. Restaurants and wine retailers will be helping consumers celebrate wine with delicious winemakers dinners and special offers. National Distributing Company and Gloria Ferrer Sparkling Wines are the official "Grand Sponsors" of 2006 Denver Wine Week. A number of Denver restaurants will be offering Gloria Ferrer Sparkling Wines on special by-the-glass and bottle. For information and tickets visit the official website of the Denver International Wine Festival: www.denverwinefest.com DENVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES June 22, 2006, Denver, Colorado, Wine Country Network, Inc, the producers of the Denver International Wine Festival, have announced the addition of Sommelier Daniel Johnnes as Honorary Host. The festival takes place from November 2 through 4, 2006. Sommelier and author Daniel Johnnes of New York has signed on as honorary host of the 2006 Denver International Wine Festival. Johnnes, who has a long list of professional successes, joined star chef Daniel Boulud's corporate entity, the Dinex Group, in September 2005. In his new role, he oversees the company's entire wine program, guiding the five Dinex Group restaurants' team of sommeliers. He is responsible for supervising the cellars, training the wine staff, creating unique wine events and ensuring that the service is unsurpassed. Daniel Johnnes served as wine director at Montrachet for almost two decades. Montrachet, one of Manhattan's legendary French restaurants, has a reputation for having the "best Burgundy list in America." During his career, Johnnes has been the recipient of numerous awards and citations, including two James Beard Foundation awards for Outstanding Wine Service (1995 and 2006). Wine critic Robert Parker, publisher of the Wine Advocate, describes Daniel Johnnes as " our nation's finest (and nicest) sommelier." Johnnes became an author in 1996 when he published his consumer guide "Daniel Johnnes's Top 200 Wines, an Expert's Guide to Maximum Enjoyment for Your Dollar." Daniel Boulud and Daniel Johnnes have recently surprised the wine world by undertaking a completely "attitude-free" approach to wine with an exciting new French wine packaged in a tube called "dtour." Christopher J. Davies, CEO of Wine Country Network, commented, "Daniel Johnnes is recognized worldwide as having a unique, fun approach to helping people get great enjoyment from wine. We are thrilled that Daniel has agreed to participate in the 2006 Denver International Wine Festival. His involvement and guidance will help us continue to build this festival into one the nation's premier international wine festivals." 2006 DENVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL DATES ANNOUNCED! DENVER, May 9, 2006, Wine Country Network, the publishers of Wine Country International magazine, have announced the dates for the second-annual Denver International Wine Festival, Nov. 2 to 4, 2006. Due to the great success of last year's event, this year's event, which is Denver's premier international wine festival, will have a change of venue to larger quarters at The Mile High Station. Mile High Station is conveniently located near Invesco Field at Mile High, home to the Denver Broncos. The Mile High Station occupies the former Midwest Steel and Ironworks building. The 2006 Denver International Wine Festival schedule includes: GRAND TASTING OF INTERNATIONAL WINES FROM 17 COUNTRIES Saturday November 4, 2006- 11AM to 6PM The Mile High Station, Denver Over 300 imported and domestic wines will be showcased by more than 80 wineries. The General Admission Ticket cost for the Grand Tasting and food sampling, 2 to 6 p.m., is $75 per person, which includes a one-year subscription to Wine Country International (value $24). Limited availability VIP Early Admission with access to the VIP Lounge, educational seminars and a VIP gift bag, costs $120 per person. This one-day event will also feature the award-winning wines from the Denver International Wine Competition and a silent auction. A portion of the proceeds will benefit several charities in the Denver metro area. "THE TASTE OF ELEGANCE" WINE & FOOD PAIRING COMPETITION & AUCTION Thursday November 2, 2006, 6 to 9 PM at Mile High Station, Denver New for 2006 is a wine and food pairing competition featuring tastings of delicious foods and highlighting medal-winning wines from the 2006 Denver International Wine Competition. Twenty of Colorado's most celebrated chefs are invited to compete for the titles of Denver International Wine Festival "Chef of the Year" and "People's Choice Chef". A live auction will also be held, benefiting local charities. Ticket Cost: $75 per person. For more information, please visit www.denverwinefest.com or call 303-664-5700. Media Contact: MARLENE ROSSMAN NOW EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF WINE COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE 16 COUNTRIES TO BE SHOWCASED AT DENVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL 70-PLUS WINERIES FROM 16 COUNTRIES SIGN-ON FOR INAUGURAL DENVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FEST, NOV. 5TH DENVER, Sept. 3, 2005, From lesser known Uruguay and Canada to the more well-known regions of France, Australia and Italy as well as a variety of domestic wine regions, the Denver International Wine Fest has attracted more than 16 countries and 70-plus wineries to the inaugural event, which will take place on Sat., Nov. 5, 2005 at the historic Oxford Hotel in Denver's lower downtown district, LoDo. More than 250 wines are expected to be available for sampling at the Grand Tasting.
A key benefit for attendees is the ability to sample a variety of international wines at the event and also have the ability to purchase the wines from local retailers. "We felt it was important for attendees to be able to access wines they are sampling at the event," said Chris Davies, Chairman and CEO of Wine Country Network, the event organizing body and title sponsor. "One of our key premises is wine needs to be accessible so the Colorado distribution was a key criteria for both the event and the Denver International Wine Competition on Oct. 15th," Davies added. In addition to the Grand Tasting, a variety of educational wine seminars, food samplings and a fresh seafood bar will be featured and staffed by the chefs of McCormick's Fish House and Bar. A portion of the proceeds will benefit several local charities in the Denver metro area, including the Colorado Restaurant Association's ProStart Fund that provides scholarships to culinary students. As a prelude to the event, Wine Country Network is also hosting the first-event Denver International Wine Competition, open to any winery from around the world with Colorado distribution, on Oct. 15, 2005. A distinguished panel of wine experts will serve as judges, with the award winning wines to be announced at the Denver Wine Fest, including information on where they can be purchased in Colorado. Cost for the Grand Tasting and food sampling, noon to 5 p.m., is $95 per person, which includes a one-year subscription to Wine Country International magazine. Educational wine seminars will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. A series of vintner dinners are also being planned for the week prior to the event, which will partner participating wineries with some of Denver's finest restaurants. The Denver International Wine Fest is made possible due to the tremendous support of event partners, including Johnson & Wales University, Nidea Corp., Merchant of Vino at Whole Foods Market, Tamarac, Whole Foods Market, The Broadmoor, National Distributing Company, Plum Creek Cellars, Erico Motorsports, Inverness Hotel & Conference Center, Vail Cascade Resort & Spa, Piper-Heidsieck Champagne, Il Fornaio, Allegro Coffee Company, Screwpull, The World of Fine Wine magazine and the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board. AUSTRALIA CANADA CHILE Chateau Villa Bel Air Delas Domaines Schlumberger Ladoucette Louis Jadot Marc Bredif Piper-Heidsieck HUNGARY Bacco Imports Bertani Bottega Vinaia Masi Vinissimo Winebow Imports GERMANY NEW ZEALAND Organic Vintners From France to Argentina, Organic Vintners currently offers an international selection of unique varietals made with 100% certified organic grapes. PORTUGAL SOUTH AFRICA SPAIN UNITED STATES CALIFORNIA Archipel Atalon COLORADO OREGON WASHINGTON URUGUAY Media seeking credentials, more information, photography or interviews should contact Holly Johnson, Imagica PR, 941.349.9174 or holly@imagica.us. Mayor Hickenlooper issues Denver Wine Week Proclamation DENVER, July 13, 2005 The festival will be held at the historic Oxford Hotel in Denver's lower downtown historic district, Lodo. A series of vintner dinners will be offered during Denver Wine Week, featuring many of the Denver Metro area's finest restaurants, who will be partnering with participating wineries to offer residents and visitors an informative and interactive opportunity to learn and taste some new wines paired with specially designed menus from each restaurant. EVENT DETAILS & INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION Wine Country Network is also sponsoring the Denver International Wine Competition, which will be conducted by a special panel of wine experts the week of Oct. 15th. The award-winning wines will be announced and showcased at the Grand Tasting on November 5th as well as at other special events during Denver Wine Week. Any winery from around the world with distribution in Colorado is welcome to participate, including all Denver International Wine Fest wineries. Additional information on the International Wine Competition will be announced in August 2005. In addition to the Grand Tasting, a variety of educational wine seminars, food samplings and a fresh seafood bar will be featured and staffed by the chefs of McCormick and Schmick Restaurant. A portion of the proceeds will benefit several local charities in the Denver metro area, including the Colorado Restaurant Association's ProStart Fund that provides scholarships to culinary students. Cost for the Grand Tasting and food sampling, noon to 5 p.m., is $95 per person, which includes a one-year subscription to Wine Country International magazine. Educational wine seminars will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. A series of vintner dinners are also being planned for the week prior to the event, which will partner participating wineries with some of Denver's finest restaurants. For more information on the event, please visit www.denverwinefest.com or call 303-327-1515. Media Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Wine Country Network announces first-ever DENVER, May 25, 2005, Wine Country Network, the publishers of Wine Country International magazine, will be producing the inaugural Denver International Wine Festival, Nov. 5, 2005. The event, Denver's first international wine festival, will be held at the historic Oxford Hotel in Denver's lower downtown historic district, Lodo. Johnson & Wales University is the presenting sponsor. The Denver International Wine Festival is expected to attract more than 50 wineries from around the world, and will showcase over 250 international and domestic wines as part of the Grand Tasting. A variety of educational wine seminars, food samplings and a fresh seafood bar will be staffed by the chefs of McCormick and Schmick Restaurant. The one-day event, will feature the award-winning wines from the Denver International Wine Competition and a silent auction. A portion of the proceeds will benefit several local charities in the Denver metro area. Cost for the Grand Tasting and food sampling, noon to 5 p.m., is $95 per person, which includes a one-year subscription to Wine Country International magazine. Educational wine seminars will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. A series of vintner dinners are also being planned for the week prior to the event, which will partner participating wineries with some of Denver's finest restaurants. For more information on the event, please visit www.denverwinefest.com or call 303-327-1515.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2005 WINE COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL® MAGAZINE BECOMES THE EXCLUSIVE WINE MAGAZINE SPONSOR FOR THE FOURTH ANNUAL RENO/TAHOE WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL TO BE HELD ON MAY 13 to 14,2005 Broomfield, CO, Christopher J. Davies, Editor & Co-Founder of Wine Country International Magazine, announced that his publication has become the exclusive wine magazine sponsor of the Reno/Tahoe Wine & Food Festival to be held at the Reno Hilton on May 13 to 14, 2005. In it's fourth year, The Reno/Tahoe Wine & Food Festival is a consumer market place and event that showcases wine, food, art, microbrews, supplies and services in one of the nation's most affluent markets. In 2004, more than 3000 consumers attended the festival over a two-day period. For this year, Wine Country International's Editors will conduct an "Editor's Choice Wine Competition" allowing all exhibiting wineries to submit wines for a blind tasting to be conducted by a tasting panel of Editors and Sommeliers. Wines will be tasted in 9 categories. Winning wines will be announced at a special awards ceremony to be held at the festival. In addition, WCI Editor's will conduct informative and fun "Wine 101" Educational seminars on each of the two festival days. For additional information visit the event website: http://www.rtshows.com /// Media Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINE COUNTRY NETWORK IS APPOINTED EXCLUSIVE NORTH AMERICAN ADVERTISING SALES & DISTRIBUTION AGENT FOR "THE WORLD OF FINE WINE" MAGAZINE Broomfield, Colorado, December 8, 2004
The World of Fine Wine magazine is dedicated to serious wine collectors and enthusiasts of the world's greatest wines. The publication is targeted at high net-worth individuals who have purchased fine wines at auction. The bi-monthly magazine is produced to exquisite high-quality standards and design. Each issue features 144 pages of exclusive in depth features, professional photography and magnificent illustrations, beautifully bound in a collectible book. Quarto has assembled a distinguished team of contributing editors, writers and advisors from around the world, including award-winning British wine author Hugh Johnson as Editorial Advisor. Johnson says, "this is the most exciting magazine launch for true wine lovers and serious collectors in the last twenty five years". This subscription-only magazine will have a circulation in the major markets of the U.S., Europe, Australasia and Japan. The magazine's U.S. cover price is $25, with an annual subscription price of $119. Wine Country Network's CEO Christopher J. Davies, commented, "We are delighted to be representing this superb publication. The addition of The World of Fine Wine magazine will strengthen our position with advertisers of quality wines and lifestyle products. We can now offer advertisers two distinctly different publications reaching active purchasers of wine not only in the US, but with an International dimension too! Both magazines reach a niche audience not provided by any other US wine publication". ///Media Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINE COUNTRY NETWORK RECEIVES US TRADEMARK REGISTRATION FOR "WINE COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL®" Broomfield, CO, November 16, 2004 Wine Country Network, Inc., the publishers of Wine Country International magazine, announced today that they have received a federal trademark registration for the name Wine Country International®. The company has published Wine Country International® magazine, a nationally distributed consumer wine & food magazine since 2003. CEO and CO-Founder, Christopher J. Davies, commented, "We are very pleased to receive this trademark for the quality brand name that we have worked so hard to build. This mark will further help us distinguish our brand in the wine industry". Wine Country Network, plans to expand on the Wine Country International® brand by launching a series of national wine events beginning in 2005. The first "Wine Country International®" event is planned for early November 2005 at a soon to be determined venue in Denver, Colorado. For additional information visit http://www.winecountrynetwork.com /// Media Contact: Editors note: Wine Country International trademark serial number is# 76560535 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINE COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES KEYSTONE WINE, JAZZ & ART FESTIVAL EDITOR'S CHOICE WINNERS Magazine Editors team up with Colorado Sommelier's to pick the best wines that will be poured at the Keystone Wine Jazz and Art Festival-August 28 & 29thBROOMFIELD, CO, AUGUST 6, 2004 Wine Country Network, Inc., the publishers of Wine Country International Magazine, announced today the results of their Editors Choice Wine Competition for the upcoming Keystone Wine, Jazz and Art Festival on August 28 & 29, 2004. The Keystone Wine, Jazz & Art Festival is in its seventh year, showcasing more than 300 award-winning wines from around the world at Keystone's River Run Plaza. During the two-day festival last year, nearly 9000 people enjoyed wine tasting, culinary seminars, smooth Jazz and a fine art show. Wine Country Network has joined this year as major sponsor in cooperation with National Distributing Company. The Editors of Wine Country International Magazine created a special blind wine competition inviting all wineries to submit wines that will be poured at the upcoming festival. On Tuesday August 3, 2004, Wine Country International Magazine Editor's teamed up with three of Colorado's leading Sommelier's to blind taste more than 74 different wines. WCI EDITORS CHOICE KEYSTONE WINE WINNERS:
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Wine Country International Magazine will present awards to winners or their representatives at a special ceremony to be held at the festival stage on Saturday August 28, 2004 at 1:30PM. For additional information, click here for a PDF of Keystone Press Release. ///Media Contact: Jennifer Tillis WINE COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES NEW EDITORIAL TEAM Magazine plans to expand its attitude-free wine editorial BROOMFIELD, CO, JULY 7, 2004 Christopher J. Davies, CEO of Wine Country Network, the publishers of Wine Country International Magazine, announced today the formation of a new team of senior editors. Davies said, "we believe that our new editorial team will further insure our goal of providing readers with the most friendly wine, food and travel information available in print and on the web." Davies, the magazine's Editorial Director & Co-Founder, has now assumed the position of Editor-in-Chief. In his new role, Davies has begun a new feature column called "Celebrity Profiles, "an interview-based column featuring "movers and shakers" in the wine and food business. The first "Celebrity Profiles" will feature A&E Broadcast Journalist Bill Kurtis. Marlene L. Rossman, a member of the Board of Advisors for Wine Country Network and a Contributing Editor to the magazine, becomes Managing Editor, effective immediately. Ms. Rossman is currently the Sommelier at Laguna Culinary Arts, Laguna Beach, California, where she teaches food and wine pairing classes and selects wines for all classes taught at the school. She also teaches in the Wine Certificate Program at the University of California-Irvine. In addition to contributing to Wine Country International Magazine, Rossman is the wine and restaurant columnist for New York's Flatiron Magazine, and writes for Beverage Media and other publications. She is the President of Manhattan Wine Seminars, a consultancy specializing in wine and food events and wine education. She resides in Newport Beach, California with her husband Attorney Elliot Silverman. Wes Marshall, a seasoned wine & food writer and author of "Wine Roads of Texas," has been named Features Editor of the magazine. Mr. Marshall is an avid world traveler who has collected wines since 1968. His work has been published in the Austin Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, The Wine Enthusiast, TriBeza, Texas Food Lover and others. Marshall's first cover feature about Portuguese still wines, will be featured in the magazine's Summer Issue, due out in late July. Roy Bradbrook, born in Britain, but proud to be an American citizen has been a Contributing Editor since the magazine's launch in 2003, now becomes New York Bureau Chief. Mr. Bradbrook is currently Editor-in-Chief of Long Island Wine Country.com and a feature writer for Dan's Papers in the Hamptons. An avid world traveler and wine and food lover, Bradbrook will cover International travel features, New York regional events and book reviews. Darcy Davies, Design Director & Co-Founder, commented, "this new team comes with refreshing ideas, styles and efficiencies that allow us to further expand our publication. Wine Country International Magazine is distributed nationally at wineries, wine bars, wine stores and lodgings. The magazine is also available from Amazon.com and other online sources." /// Media Contact: Jennifer Tillis  WINE COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE TO FEATURE INTERVIEW WITH A&E'S BILL KURTIS
Famed broadcaster's interview is first in a new series of celebrity profiles to be featured in Wine Country International Broomfield, CO June 23, 2004.... Wine Country International Magazine, a nationally distributed food & wine magazine published by indie publisher Wine Country Network, Inc, announced that they have added a new column called "Celebrity Profiles" beginning with it's July 2004 Issue. The new column will feature exclusive celebrity interviews and photographic portraits by magazine Editor and Co-Founder Christopher Davies. "We will profile celebrities who are active in the worlds of wine and food. In the case of A&E's Bill Kurtis, he is well recognized for his American Justice television show. Our story explores Mr. Kurtis's passion for food and his latest projects involving grass-fed cattle... Move over, Ted Turner!" remarked Davies. Bill Kurtis is the anchor of three A&E Network series programs, including the Emmy award-winning "Investigative Reports". Ten million people watch his shows weekly with "American Justice" being A&E's network's most watched program. He's been in the business since 1966, when he earned a break covering a tornado that ripped through Topeka, Kansas. His stellar career includes anchor positions for WBBM Chicago and "CBS Morning News" in New York. Kurtis has invested heavily in Sedan, Kansas, a small town near his boyhood home of Independence. He has one of the largest grass-fed cattle ranches in the world (over 9,000 acres) with a tall grass prairie ranch called the Red Buffalo Ranch. Consumers can visit the ranch for a unique chuck wagon tour and a visit to Prairie Henge, Kurtis's answer to Stone Henge. /// Media Contact: Jennifer Tillis Editors note:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wine Country International Magazine New York, New York, February 5, 2004 Christopher J. Davies, Publisher & Editorial Director of Wine Country International Magazine, announced today that his publication will conduct a travel sweepstakes offering a deluxe vacation for two to Budapest, Hungary,where they will attend the highly esteemed Budapest Wine Festival. Beginning, February 16, 2004, wine and food lovers can visit WINECOUNTRYNETWORK.COM/HUNGARY.HTML, to register online for a chance to win the trip that will take place September 9 to 15, 2004. The all-inclusive 5 night/6-day vacation for two, includes Round Trip Air Tickets from New York to Budapest on Malev Airlines, hotel accommodations at the spectacular. recently renovated Four Seasons Hotel, Budapest and entry to the Budapest Wine Festival. Total value of the sweepstakes exceeds $3000. The sweepstakes will run from February 16 to June 28, 2004.The winner will be announced on July 10, 2004. For additional information write: Budapest Wine, Food and Travel Sweepstakes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "DISCOVER THE WINES OF HUNGARY" EVENT GENERATES TREMENDOUS EXCITEMENT New York, New York, February 5, 2004 Riedel Crystal of America, the world's leading manufacturer of high quality stemware, also generously supported the event by providing Riedel glasses to maximize attendees' enjoyment of the wines. Special Guest Speakers included: Consul General of the Republic of Hungary State Secretary of the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture CEO of Wine Country Network, Inc. Manager of Press Relations for the Hungarian National Tourist Office http://www.gotohungary.com Media Contacts: Tara Crowley Wine Country Network, Inc. Tel. (303) 327-1515 Fax. (303) 327-1516 Email: Tcrowley@winecountrynetwork.com Sample issues and high-resolution photographs for publication are Ms. Agnes Engert FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINE COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE WHO: WHAT: CEO Christopher J. Davies commented, "We're so excited to be featured on these major magazine websites, alongside the world's most popular wine magazine titles. Since we are not currently distributed on newsstands, this distribution system generates massive exposure for both our magazine and affiliated membership club." Both BlueDolphin.com and MagazineCity.com are selling annual subscriptions to Wine Country International Magazine for $24. Subscribers receive a complimentary membership to the Wine Country Network Club, which includes a personalized members card entitling them to discounts and special offers at wineries across the US. Some of the membership benefits, as well as WCN vendors, can be found at www.winecountrynetwork.com. Media Contact: WINE COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE October 23, 2003, Broomfield, Colorado Wine Country Network, Inc, a multi-platform media company, dedicated to promoting domestic and international wine region touring for all types of wine enthusiasts, has launched their premier issue of Wine Country International Magazine, a quarterly, four-color publication with distribution throughout the US and Canada. After two years of planning and implementation, Wine Country Network has released the premier issue of Wine Country International, a photography-rich wine/food/lifestyle magazine specifically designed to reach wine country travelers and vacationers. Christopher J. Davies, CEO of Wine Country Network, commented, "Today there are more vineyards and wineries than ever before. For the first time wine is produced commercially in all 50 states. In 2002, over 25 million people visited wineries in the US. We feel that the timing for the launch of our magazine and members could not be better." Wine Country International Magazine is dedicated to increasing the knowledge and enjoyment of wine, food and travel---not just to the world's great wine regions, but to destinations whose restaurants and festivals celebrate the grape. Though aimed at enthusiasts, our editorial contributors (wine experts, travel-photojournalists, culinary professionals and celebrity chef-restaurateurs) blend fresh content with inside, cutting-edge information---in everyday language. Every issue includes up-to-date industry developments, a fun "Wine 101" insert with witty cartoons, in-depth travel articles, food & entertainment tips and recipes and unrated wine recommendations. Vivid color photography using the latest digital equipment and contemporary, stunning design will make each issue an instant collectible. Co-founder Darcy Davies has extensive corporate design experience working with Fortune 50 companies, including designing Lockheed Martin's annual reports. Darcy is Design Director of the magazine. Subscribers to the magazine ($24 annual cost) are automatically enrolled in the money-saving Wine Country Network Club. Club members receive a personalized membership card that entitles them to discounts on wine purchases, fine dining and travel, as well as complimentary tastings & tours. The club card can be used at more than 150 vendors nationwide and in Canada. Additional club benefits include a monthly e-mail newsletter containing insider tips about new wine releases and highlighted restaurants and resorts, as well as the annual subscription to Wine Country International magazine. Wine industry support of the project has been encouraging; more than 150 vendors have signed on, providing hundreds of dollars in club benefits and distributing the magazine in top winery tasting rooms, restaurants and lodgings. Club vendors/distributors include Washington's Chateau Ste. Michelle, Sonoma's Schug Estate Winery and New York's Brotherhood Winery. Riedel Crystal of America, Omni Hotels and the Lodi Winegrape Commission are among the industry leaders making major advertising commitments. The indie publisher plans a 75,000-copy Harvest/Holiday printing in December, as well as four 2004 issues with circulation escalating to 200,000 copies by the end of next year. WCN is also developing a magazine-format cable TV show for 2004. A pilot about Long Island's wine region has received a "green light" letter from PBS affiliate WLIW Channel 21. "Yanni Live at the Acropolis" producer George Veras and "NBC 2003 Olympics" producer Jeff Filippi are involved with the project. The company is privately financed but seeking investors for expansion. QUICK FACTS: Wine Country International Magazine 2004 Issues planned: 4 (quarterly) Wine Country Network Club Members: Publisher & Editorial Director: Christopher J. Davies PREMIER ISSUE & MEDIA KIT: MEDIA CONTACT: WINE COUNTRY NETWORK'S CHRIS DAVIES PARTICIPATES IN THE 2003 LODI ZINFANDEL COMPETITION May 21, 2003, Lodi California, located 90 miles east of San Francisco, is one of California's largest producers of wine grapes. Mark Chandler, Executive Director of the Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission commented, "The wines were tasted blind, by a panel that included some of the industry's most respected palates - well recognized writers, educators and retailers. Serving on the panel were: Bob Hosmon, nationally syndicated wine writer (173 markets); Bruce Cass, Pacific Rim Wine School and contributor to the Oxford Companion to Wine; Mike Dunne, Wine and Food Editor, Sacramento Bee; Leslie Sbrocco, freelance writer for Bon Appetit, Redbook, The New York Times on line and others; Christopher Davies, wine & food columnist, publisher & editorial director of Wine Country Network, Darrell Corti, owner of Corti Brothers Markets in Sacramento; and Dan Berger, nationally syndicated wine writer and author." The 12 Zins of Lodi
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Wine Country Network, Inc, the publishers of Wine Country International magazine announced today that they have signed an exclusive advertising sales contract with UK's Quarto Publishing PLC, to represent Quarto's new bi-magazine, The World of Fine Wine, in the United States and Canada. 
More than 200 distinguished members of the media and U.S wine industry attended the "Discover the Wines of Hungary" event held tonight at the Consulate General of the Republic of Hungary. Three leading distributors poured some of Hungary's top wines from several viticultural regions, accompanied by traditional culinary delights prepared by the Consulate's Executive Chef Mr. Nándor Bereczky. Media response was enthusiastic to the broad range of quality wines,which have only recently penetrated the U.S. market. 
Wine Country International magazine and The Hungarian National Tourist Office organized the event to celebrate the release of WCI's Harvest/New Year issue. The magazine's in-depth cover story, "From Bull's Blood to Youngbloods," examines Hungary's (re-) emerging wine industry. The Iron Curtain has given way to velvet ropes in this red-hot tourist destination. Budapest is now a bustling hub city for Eastern Europe, living up to its reputation as "the Paris of the East." Hungary's resourceful vintners and producers are rapidly reclaiming a rich tradition of winemaking that 45 years of Communist rule nearly eradicated. Media and special guests toasted the Hungarian wine industry's journey from revolution to revelation at the packed event.