Schedule Includes May 10th Tour for Dogs and Their People, Raising
Funds for Canine Companions and the Sonoma County Humane Society
KENWOOD, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Kunde Estate has announced its "Eco-Green Tours" and expanded
"Sustainable Winegrowing Hike" schedules for 2008. Added to the
schedule is the May 10th dog-friendly date, providing a rare wine
country experience for dog lovers while raising funds for Canine
Companions and the Sonoma County Humane Society, both non-profit
organizations that provide vital services to people and animals in the
region. The balance of the "Sustainable Winegrowing Hikes" will also
raise funds for the Sonoma Ecology Center. Altogether, 50% of the
proceeds from the May 10th hike and the "Sustainable Winegrowing
Hikes" will go to their respective charities.
Fourth Generation Winegrower Jeff Kunde personally leads the
"Eco-Green Tours," offering wine and environmental enthusiasts an
insider's exploration of the family's commitment to environmental
sustainability throughout Kunde Estate's winegrowing, land management
and winery operations.
"Advancing our sustainability programs is an ongoing process and a
constant dialogue here," said Jeff Kunde. "Our goal for the future is
to incorporate native plant growth throughout the valley, and to
educate the community as a whole on how sustainability works. I love
getting out on the trails and sharing these messages with our
visitors. I walk away inspired, and I believe they do, too."
The Eco-Green Tours were first created in 2006 to enhance wine
enthusiasts' knowledge of sustainable winegrowing. The hikes climb
from the Sonoma Valley floor up 1400' through the vineyards and into
the Mayacamas Mountains and conclude with a wine tasting and gourmet
lunch. Lasting approximately four hours, Eco-Green Tours are $60.00
per person and pre-registration is required. 2008 dates are April 26,
June 14, August 23, and October 18. The May 10th dog-friendly walk is
$20 per person and dog pair (walk only). Sonoma Valley docent Bill
Myers will start his monthly Sustainable Winegrowing Hikes early this
year, with dates scheduled for March 8, April 12, June 21, August 16,
September 13, November 15 and December 20. These hikes are $15 and
guests are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. For more information or
to sign-up for a tour, visit www.Kunde.com.
The Kunde family is committed to the creation of 100% estate grown
wines that are unique to their land in the Sonoma Valley, and farmed
with an ethical and sustainable pedigree. In December 2005, Kunde
Estate achieved Second Level Green Business Certification from the San
Francisco Bay Area Green Business Program -- one of only 12 Sonoma
County wineries out of more than 225 to be awarded this certification.
To learn more about Kunde Estate Winery & Vineyards, visit
www.kunde.com.
Kunde Estate Winery & Vineyards
Marcia Kunde Mickelson, 707-833-5501
marcia@kunde.com
or
Paige Poulos Communications
Joel Quigley or Christina Zirker
510-970-9777 or 800-497-3376
kunde@paigepoulos.com
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